The County Democrat. (Tecumseh, Okla.), Vol. 24, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1918 Page: 1 of 8
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The County Democrat.
VOLUME 24.
TECUMSEH. POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1918.
NUMBER S3
Soldier’s Life In the
Philippine Islands
, 360, anil it taken over F' ton* counter-
. weight to pull the gun into battery,
then 18 second* i*n’t no bail, ia itT
Now for a little new* of the Phil-
! ippinea, there ha* juat aloeeil in Manila
a 10 day Hod Gross Carnival and Pair.
’ It wa» Honiethiug well worth seeing,
Mareh 20, 1918 in fact these 10 day* are the festival
day* of the Orient. The people lay
| aside work and celebrate. It wa* a
1 typical carnival of this far off trhpleal
I leeeived two copies of the County Country. Everything wa* carried out
The following letter was received
this week from Carlo* Reeves, who is
in the Coa*t Artillery, Ntationed at
C'arregidor, I*. 1.
Corregidor, P. I.
17 Co., C. A. C.
CLARENCE ROBISON ANNOUNCES
FOB COUNTY JUDGE
Mr. Louis P.
Lour Louis:
Henderson.
Democrat a few
say that toey
days ago, and I Will
were appreciated very
much.
There is nothing we look for more
than the letter* from home and the
home papers. You ought to see the
boys from Oklahoma when the Daily
Oklahoman or the County paper* make
their way Into the companio*. They
read them from A to Z. An adver-
tisement ha* to be very small to escape
them.
I have become use to the climate
of the Philippines, and can stand the
hot weather much better than 1 used
to. iu fact 1 have never felt better
in iny life.
We have ju*t finished mounting a
14 inch coast defease gun. This was
very interesting work; it took 40 men
over five mouths to mount tlis gun, so
you cau imagine something of what
it is like. We handled many pieces
weighing over fifty tons. This was
doue with shears and 100-ton hydraulic
jacks, iu all it was a wonderful piece
of work, and when it was completed
we felt proud of it.
If 1 was allowed to, 1 could give
you a desorption of one of these bat-
teries, which would make you thiuk
for awhile.
Hut 1 guess I was like many other
people before I enlisted. I knew we
bad uu army, and that ts about all;
I never thought of what it constated,
or of the enormous cost of maintaining
it.
The coast artillery is a very interest-
ing branch of service. You get some
experience in practically all the other
branches of the army service.
The drill on a 14 inch gun is also
worth seeiug, and it is carried out with
wonderful precision. It takes 42 men
to form a gun section, each man has
a certain duty to perform, and it is
done so well, that the gun is loaded,
breech closed, correct range, azmuth,
and deflection are found, gun put iu
battery aud fired in 18 seconds. When
a projectile weighs 6150 lbs., powder
in the form of the Kcd Cross. It shows
the patriotism of the Amercang and
Filipinos in the Islands.
In Manila there are two good schools.
The University of the Philippines aud
a Normal school, also throughout the
many provinces are high schools aud
■■umuioii schools. A great part of the
teachers are Americans. From these
schools comes tho educated Filipino.
They are very adept in commercial,
political and business lives. When gi-
ven a chance, most of them leara rapid-
ly. Since the U. 8. took possession of
the islands, they have made wonderful
progress iu all walks of life. You can
ask a Filipino which he had rather
have, the rule of the Hpauish or Amer-
icans, and he will invaribly say, “Me
like America best, because Spanish
make me work hard with little pay,
while American, he give me chance to
learn, be what I want to be, and pays
me well as he does himself.”
1 read iu the papers that the U. 8.
was going to accept 27,000 Philippine
Militiamen. I am glad to see this, for
the militiamen with proper training,
will make very good soldiers. They are
small iu stature, but very strong and
hardy. The most of them are good
shots with the D. 8. magazine rifle,
also they cau stand the hardships as
well as an American soldier, and can
live on much less food.
The only hostile race of the tribe
left are the Moro’s, in the hills of
Mindanao. These are the people who
have given the U. 8. the most trouble
in the past years. Eeven now they
rise in rebellion in small forces, but it
doesu't take more than the constabu-
lary to quiet them.
Several of the boys have- received
letters hinting that we came to tho
Islands to escape going to France. We
are sorry that we are called war-dodgers
by some. Of course the people who
are acquainted with army life know
better. The soldiers in the Islands are
old soldiers and a part of the volun-
teers. The old soldiers have, practically
Xhatdayi
fkfi&SSm
Habit
^ A V
CLARENCE ROBISON
Candidate for County Judge.
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4. AMERICA AWAKE. 4.
4. 4.
4* The people of America don’t 4*
4. need to be "sold War Haviugs 4*
4* 8tamps. ” 4*
4. Just as fast a* they under- 4*
4- stand, they are ‘sold.” 4*
4* It is a question of education— 4*
4* not of coercion or of selling. 4*
4. Americans are living up to 4*
4* their glorious traditions. They 4*
4* are proving their right to their 4*
4. heritage of freedom. 4*
4* They have risen from a deep 4*
4* sleep in which all their dream* 4*
4. were of money-making, material 4*
selfishness. They have thrown 4*
off the garments of indifference 4*
and self-seeking. Once again, 4*
they are taking down from dusty 4*
walls their inherited weapons 4*
of truth, brotherly love and pa- 4*
triotism. 4*
The American people are 4*
4. awake. They are arming iD the 4*
4* cause of Liberty and Right and 4*
4. Peace. They are ready. They 4*
4. will answer every command of 4*
4* duty. They will win the glorious 4*
4* heights of peace no matter what 4*
4* valleys of pain and suffering 4*
4* and sacrifice they have to cross. 4*
4- Buy War Savings Stamps. 4*
4. ^ 4.
WARNING.
Receiving
teller
Pursuunt to a resolution of tie
County Council of Defense, all vag-
rants, idlers aud unemployed will be
speedily dealt with ns law violators;
also, all places constituting a public
uuisance or a menace to public welfare
will be abated as a nuisance. All slot
mncliinos, punch boards, and any and
all other games of chance will be dealt
with anil the violators will be prosecut-
ed. Govern yourselves accordingly.
Dated May 3, 1918.
CLYDK G. PTTMAN,
County Attorney.
TITLLY J. DARDEN,
Sheriff.
To the People of Pottawatomie
Couuty:
1 respectfully announce as a candi-
date for the nomination for Coanty
Judge, subject to the democratic pri-
mary in August. The present year de-
mands s« much in *0 many way* of the
people that if it were not that the
county judge now in office is not seek-
ing a second term, I probably should
nol enter the n J. Since the office is
open, however, 1 feel that it is a prop-
er and legitimate time for me to ask
.the honor of bei^g your couuty judge
for the next term. I have delayed an
nouneiug up to this time for the reason
that friends in a number of school
districts have been calling upon me
for talks in connection with the various
war activities. But the time has arriv-
ed. with the primary election less than
90 days away, when candidates for this
important office probably should an-
nounce that fact.
The County Court is of great import-
ance because of the extensive juris
diction it has over so many vital mat-
ters. This is the court in which are
settled the probate matters of the
county. The estates of minors, of aged
and infirm, and of incompetent and
insane persons, must be administered
and protected here. Once every gener-
ation practically every parrel of real
property in the county must have '.He
title by heirship adjudicated *1; this
court. Soouer or later all people liv-
ing in the county are concerned with
the probate jurisdiction of the county
court. Iu the county court dependent
aud delinquent rhildreu must be
brought for consideration when their
ueeds and condition demand public
care. This court has original jurisdic-
tion of all misdemeanors aud appel-
late jurisdiction of all such eases from
justice courts, as well as jurisdiction in
ull preliminary matters. It has orig-
inal jurisdiction in all civil cases, not
affeeting the title of real estate, in
amounts not exceeding $1000.00, and
appellate jurisdiction iu all such mat-
ters from the justice courts. The Im-
portant uature of the duties to be per-
formed by the judge of this court re-
quires that the selection of the candi-
date be giveu careful consideration
along with the other important duties
we are called upon to perform this
year.
I have lived in this county nearly
26 years. During that time I have gone
to school, taught school, held office,
or practiced law. In the work that I
have doue, I have made an honest cf-
; fort to give good service and to live
so as to earn the respect and confi-
dence of the people of the county. My
long residence and active public serv-
ice probably render superfluous any
promises I might make. Under the
circumstances the only promise that
I eau make is that I will give my best
efforts and my full time that there
may be a satisfactory and creditable
administration of the duties of the of-
fice if I am elected.
Assuring you that I shall sincerely
appreciate your support and vote, I am,
Yours very truly,
CLARENCE ROBISON.
Give Generously Is
President’s Plea to All
Saving is a matter of habit.
And the habit grows, just like
the savings. •
To acquire the habit when
young with small sums is to
practice the habit when older
with larger sums.
So encourage the little fel-
lows to start a savings account
with us at once, and watch
the habit grow.
Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow
The First National Bank
(OLDEST BANK IN THE COUNTY)
F. M. PHILLIPS, President 8. P. LAR8H, V-Pres. A. M. ABBOTT, Cashier
TBOUM8EH, OKLAHOMA
all of them, seen service in actual
warfare, such as the Spanish-Aincrican
and Philippine wars, and the boys who
volunteered hoped to see actual service
in the present war. 1 wonder if any-
one thinks the soldiers nere wouldn’t
be glad of a chance to leave the Islands
for France. It is true that some of
thorn would not, bui 90 per cent of
them would be glad of the chance, as
you know there are exceptions to all
cases.
When we took the Oath for Uncle
Sam, it was that we serve wherever
sent, and remain loyal to the Stars
aud 8tripes. After joining, we were
assigned to the coast artillery of the
regular army, and as it was the duty
of the regular army to take care of
the Panama Canal, Alaska, Philippine
and Hawaiian Isands and several other
places we were sent to help take care
of them. These are the reasons that
we are in the Philippines.
We think we could go the song,
“Any Old Place in the U. 8. A. is
Better than Somewhere in France,”
one better, by changing it to “Any
Plase in France is Better than Some
where in the Sunny Philippines.”
1 am glad and sorry to bear that
so many of the boys from Tecumseli
are joining the different branches of
service; glad because it goes to show '
that the home boys are not amiss in
patriotism, and sorry because it is nec-
essary that they have to go into the
service as a protection from a cruel
and ruthless race of people.
I am, as ever,
CARLOS REEVES.
Washington, .C»y 7.— President Wil-
son today issued a proclamation de-
signating the week beginning May 20
as “Red Cra$ut week,’’ aud calling
upon the American people to eontrl
bute generously to the second #100,
060,000 war fund of the American Red
Cross for the alleviation of suffering
among the American troops in Frnuce
and their dependent* at home und
among the fighting forces and eivilinn
populations of the allied countries.
The proclamation followa:
Proclamation.
Inasmuch as the war fund of 1917
so geuerously contributed by the
American |ieople to the American Red
Cross for the admiuistratiou of relief
at home and abroad, has been prac
ticallv exhausted by appropriations for
the welfare of men in our military
ami uaval forces and those dependent
upou them aud for the yet more ur-
gent necessities of our allies, military
and civilian, who have long borne the
brunt of war;
And, inasmuch ns the Yttwricau Red
Cross has been recognized by law and
international convention as the putdic
instrumentality for war relief;
Aud, inasmuch as the year of our
owu participation in ttie war has
brought unprecedented demands upon
the patriotism and liberality of our
people and made evident the necessity
of concentrating the work of relief in
one main organization which can re-
spond effectively and universally to
the needs of humanity under stress of
war;
Aud^ inasmuch as the duration of the
war auii the closer and closer co-opera-
tion of the American Red Cross with
our owu army and navy, wi*h govern
ments of our allies and with foreign
relief organizations, have resulted ia
the discovery of new opportunities of
helpfulness uniter condition* which
translate opportunity into duty.
And, inasmuch as the Bed Croaa
council and its commissioner* ia Europe
V->ve faithfully and eeonomiraUy ad-
ministered the peoplet trust;
Now, therefore, by virtue af my
authority as President of the United
States und President of the American
Red Cross, J Woodrow Wilsou, do here-
by proclaim the week beginning May
120, 1918, as Red Crone week during
which the people of the United States
will be called upon again to give gen-
erously to the important work of re-
lieveiag distress restoring the waste
of war and* assisting in maintaining
the morale of our owu troop* and the
troops ami people of our allies by this
manifestation of effort aud sacrifice
on the part of those who though not
privileged to bear arms, are of oue
spirit, purpose and determination with
our warriors.
in witness whereof I have hereunto
set my ha--! r.ud caused the seal of
the United States to be affixed.
Done iu the District of Columbia,
the 4th day of May in the year of
Our Lord, One Thousand, Nine Hun-
dred and Eighteen, and of the Inde-
pedence of th“ ,Tnited States of Amer-
ica, the One Hundred and Forty-
second.
By the President,
WOODROW WILSON.
ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State.
County Attorney Pitman
Announces to Succeed Himself
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Pastor Evangelist Rev. Broyles, by
order of Presbytery, will preach at
the Presbyterian Church next Sunday
night, May 12th. All the members of
the church are urged to be present.
Regular preaching services by tho
pastor Siimlny inornii.g.
J. D. BRALY, Pastor.
THE HAT SHOP
The announcement of Clyde G. Pit-
man a* a candidate to succeed hiniHelf
as Couuty Attorney, oil the democratic
ticket appears in this issue of the
Democrat. Mr. Pitman is too well aud
favorably known to need any recom-
mendation at the hands of the Dem-
ocrat, as he has lived continuously in
Pottawatomie county for the past 18
years. During that time he has been
quite prominent as an attorney, and
also, as one of the leading democrats.
Mr. Pitman lias served the county
oue term aud is running ou his record
to succeed himself. His friends claim
for him a most successful administra-
tion. They say he has not been one
of tho kind who would chase the rain-
bow or run off after this or that fancy,
incurring a large expense to the coun-
ty, but lias steadily hewed to the line
und done his utmost to make a safe
and sane county official.
We haven’t heard of any one who
is considering offering themselves as a
candidate against Mr. Pitman, and it
is more than likely he will have no op-
position. Should any one have the
nerve to get into this race he will
have to get a move ou himself to keep
in sight, as Mr. Pitman has strong and
influential friends iu every nook and
corner of this lounty.
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The County Democrat. (Tecumseh, Okla.), Vol. 24, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1918, newspaper, May 10, 1918; Tecumseh, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1076988/m1/1/?rotate=270: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.