The ( VrizEN
THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN NOKTIIKAST OKLAHOMA.
Published Kvery Friday
lly The
CO-OPERATIVE PRINTING COMPANY.
K li. SISSON, liUMiit.. Man. 'i.
R. L. JOUKDAN. Editor.
cii tei^i 'It 11'TION J! UU I Mali YEAH IN AD\ AN* I'..
Entered as Second class matter. May -'I. 1911, at the Post Olllce at Tulsa.
Oklahoma, under the Act of March 3, is, 9.
EDlTOlv’ IAI.S,
Ours is a democratic form of government. based upon the prin-
“i;S, ^'ItaS; “hit    S
mortal prindole of equal rights to all and special privileges to none
as meaning all privileges are ours, pe< al ot otherwise, and as to
rights, well, we have a monopoly of them also, the people have no
rights, why should they? W e have the money, and money is
mtghev, and doesn't might make right? It does with us so we say
again, as of ourse we have often said before, the people he d
This is the whole thing in a nut shell as it is today. 1 hit conditions
to all and special privileges to none. 1 he national dcUion a year
hence is going to not only place the people with all their rights te-
stored, but will sound the death knell to the special interests, cor-
porate greed and corrupt legislation. It will he a revelation as we
as a revolution of public sentiment.
Willi ten congressmen and ten votes in the elcctorial college
Oklahoma is going to he on the political map from now on. And her
standing in this respect is going to depend on the character of the men
she elects to represent her. No state can advertise herscli belter than
by choosing reputable, clean cut and honest men to represent hci,
not only in the halls of congress, but everywhere else where the in-
terest and well fare of the state is involved. As a stale, we ha\e just
begun the building up of a reputation, so let tis not send men out to
represent us that will leave a weak spot in this character building.
If you elect men championed by the whiskey ring, the lawless ele-
ment, you must expect them to represent those interests and not the
interests of the state at large. Can we atlord to have such men to
represent us? We think not. However, it is up to the voters of the
state to decide. If you elect them simply lake your medicine and
don’t kick.
We favor a direct vote of the people for their choice for presi
dent and vice president, and always have. I p to the piescnt time
six states enjoy this privilege, with Texas very likely to follow. In
this way only can the people really be represented. It will destroy
the political boss and machine, and in so doing will place in those
positions men who really represent their choice as well as their in-
terests. Oklahoma should be the next t<• fall in line, and in this
way be consistent with her other advanced system of government.
While we do not endorse prize fighting and arc truly glad that
it no longer has any foothold m this state, yet local pride causes us
to feel an interest in the future success ot our fellow townsman, Carl
Morris. Morris is far above the average pugilist in character, edu-
cation and breeding, far too much <>f a man to be a pugilist, but that
is neither here nor there now. Suffice it to say that wc are all with
him to a man, and trust that when he is pitted against those tough
plug uglies of the cast, that they will be uglier still by the time he
gets through with them.
NOTICE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS
All Sunday School Superintendents please send me each week
the attendance of your school, the number who re preparing their
lessons, and how many are learning the ten commandments, or other :
scripture.
Address,
T. E. SISSON,
Corner Detroit and Second St., 'I ulsa, Oklahoma.
A pleasant and easy way to
Mate
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
REAL ESTATE
$45,000 Bonds Carried By a Big
Margin.
CUNNINGHAM & BUNCH
The election Tuesday for the
purpose of i>suing $45,000 worth
f negotiable bonds in order that
the town may put in an electric
light and power plant of its own,
passed off queitly and the propo-
sition carried by a vote of (>o to
ii. This is another step forward
in the matter of municipal own-
ership of public utilities in Col-
linsville, and will mean a big
saving in the expenses of the
town.
Tortured For 15 Years.
by a cure-defying stomach trouble
that baffled doctors, and resisted all
remedies he tried, John \V. Modders
of Moddersville, Mich., seemed doom-
ed. He had to sell his farm and give
up work. His neighbors said “he
can't live much longer.” “Whatever
1 ate distressed me,” he wrote, "till
I tried Electric Hitters, which work-
ed such wonders for me that I can
now eat things I could not take for
years. It’s surely a grand remedy for
stomach trouble.” Just as good for
the liver and kidneys. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only 50c at Tulsa Drug
Co.
Dealers in all kinds of city
Property and Farm Lands.
Rentals, Loans and Exchang-
es
Office Room 2 Over Colonial
Trust Co.
PHONE 816.
TULSA,    OKLAHOMA.
THIS SPACE IS HESERVED FOR
JOSEPH SHIITT
FOPNDATION BUILDER AND WELL
DRILLER.
Hut he has so much work ahead that
he has no time to write ads
PHONE 1350
MO^EYI
Thousands of people are
doing tills work profitably.
For full particulars of very liberal
cash commissions, extra
casb prizes, £i*ce sai n pies, |
etc., address Desk 90
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Tulsa's Best
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Voice Culture
and Art Sinking
Studio:
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1 DENTISTS
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Dental Dnrlors
Corner Second and Dclroil
Most modem Dental Fixtures in the City
All work will receiv e
the best of attention
Mrs. Upton Sinclair lias seen a light recently. She finds that
an “affinity” is the real thing matriinonalh speaking, and that our
ideas of staid old centuries past as regards marriage are all wrong.
We should give the old girl all the rope she wants, the more rope the
sooner and better she will hang herself, and the sooner the better
lor society and morality.
A few people wearing the cloak of religion sa\ that we arc too
hard on the whiskey ring, that we shoul 1 eas up a little. \\ ell, we
are not going to. W hen we take advice of that kind it will be from
people that not only wear the cloak of religion but have it in their
hearts as well, and tliev do not and will noi give 11 Kit kind of advice.
The state board of equalization of the state announces an in-
creased valuation of $409,943,423 over he announced valuation of
last year. This increase is typical of the state s rapid growth. It
is to be hoped the tax levy will be just and equitable. 1 he public
service corporations as well as the individual, paying his just ratio.
The people need not fear radical legislation as a result Of the
initiative, referendum or recall, as these measures are for the express
purpose of preventing such legislation. It is not likely that a ma-
jority vote is going to prove detrimental to the interests of the peo-
ple.
The good people of Oklahoma arc not going to support any man
for office who lias the whiskey ring back of him. This applies to
the office of United States Senator down to township constable. No
exceptions.
The people of this state art well satisfied w ith the record made
by her United States Senators. Tliev luivc kept in touch with the
interests of their constituency and have worked hard for the same.
WATT
Plumbing,Gas Fitting,
Steam and Hot Water
Heating
303 H.Third.    Phone 982.
ALL WORK
GUARANTEED
me ULSA
CASH GROCERY
Dealers in all kinds of fresh Groceries, Vege
tables, Cigars and Tobaccos.
We Sell More Goods
for the money than any place in town. Let us,
prove it by sending you an order.
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The road houses around Tulsa are having their troubles good
and planey Well, when you come to think of it. that is all that is
due them from law abiding citizens.
Feoplc that think evil tire apt to not only talk evil but act it also.
After al! its what is in our mind that prompts us to he either good or
bad as the case may be.
Uhe
Colonial Urust
Company
3>epo*it*
$3S0,000.00
OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA.
DEPOSITS GUARANTEED.
WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS.
When political conventions become a thing of the past, then and
only then will the people rule and be responsible for the laws enact-
ed for their guidance.
J. W. ORR, President.
L. D. MARR, V. P., T. S. PEARCE, V. P.
E. L. ORR, Sec. and Treas.
J. W. M. REINHERT, Asst. Sec. and Treas.
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The whiskey forces of the nation have combined to bring
submission on in Maine. They declare that there are two thousand
places in that state where drink is sold. When the saloons get in
there will be ten thousand places. The license saloons in the states
have more violations of laws selling to minors, bootlegging frequent-
ing of saloons by women and other violations than any prohibition
territory. But people who believe in saloons will not talk these facts
for the reason that under the bribe of license the saloons go as far as
they can against all laws.
Public Educators.
Groat expositions are universally
recognized to be great public educa-
tors. The Panama-Callfornia Exposi-
tion, to be held at San Diego In 1915,
will show what has been done by the
government in conservation. Irriga-
tion, reclamation and forestation. It
will show people how the great south
west, once thought to be almost
worthless, has been made one of the
most prosperous and desirable sec-
SINGER SEWING MACHINES.
On account i.f the good prospect of
a luurpcr . it u crop we will sell to
Rood fame - cur best Singer sewing
ni u'hii, ini will give them until Oc-
h, i n the first payment, and
then will give two years time on the
net without internet, see our
sal ''man, Mr. S. 11. Hrovvnfleld, Tulsa,
Okla., or write Singer Sewing Ma-
chine Co., Tulsa, Okla., Send for free
catalogue and prices.
ihe Best of Advice
When Hungry
Eat
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PROPRIETORS
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CLEANERS
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We take better care of your clothes from the time
you phone.
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