The Moore Messenger (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 6, 1912 Page: 4 of 8
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A half inc hof rain fell over Okla
homa and adjoining counties early thia
morning and will serve as a boon to
all the growing crop®, most of which
were in need of moisture. The east-
ern part of the state reports a much
heavier odwnpour.
Hon Joe B. Thompson candidate for
congressman at large who lives at
Pauls Valley is making medicine in
a political way these days. He is
reaching a big majority of the voters
through the newspapers and his prin-
ciple and platform set forth therin
will no doubt Impress members of his
own and the other parties who do
not know him personally. Of the large
number of candidates for this office,
• J. H." is one who is pretty sure to
land.
FAT CALF CONTEST FOR FARM
BOYS.
Any boy in this county who Is not
more than 18 years old, and has a
beef calf that will be a year old and
not more than 2 years old by next
September, may win some good prize
money and considerable glory this fall
at the Oklahoma state fair. The caTf
may be a grade, crossbred, or pure-
bred steer, or a spayed or martin
heifer. The only provision is that the
boy must feed or fatten the calf him-
helf for exhibition at the big fair, Okla-
homa City, Okla., Sept. 24 to Oct.
5, 1912.
This Is a plan of Arthur Capper,
publisher of the Oklahoma Farmer,
Guthrie, Oklahoma, to get the farm
boys of Oklahoma interested in raising
baby beef, the most profitable beef.
Behind it is the fact that something
must be done to bring the beef steer
business back to the corn belt In time
to meet the profit opportunity that is
soon to come in beef raising.
Each boy entering a calf will be-
come a charter member of the tlrst
Capper Hoys Baby Beef Club, with
headquarters at Guthrie, but he must
make his entry Immediately by writing
to 1. S. Malum, Secretary of the Okla-
homa State Fair, Oklahoma City, for
entry blanks, which he will furnish
free. The class will be known as the
Capper Hoys Baby Beef Special,
offered by the fair association, Mr.
In addition to the regular prizes
Capper will offer cash prizes of 115,
$10 and $5, respectively, for the three
best fat beef calves exhibited by
Oklahoma boys. After the show the
boys may sell their baby beeves at
auction. Mr. Capper would like to
have every boy who enters a calf, or
who Intends to do so, notify him of
the fact on a postal card addressed to
him as Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Dr. John P. Brunton who is well
known to many of the readers of this
paper is out after the Republican nom-
ination for county treasurer. He has
been practicing dentistry since coming
to Oklahoma City, ten years ago and
has a large practice throughout the
county. He is making a personal cam-
paign for the nomination and who-
ever beats him to it will have to go
some.
One of the best known candidates
for a county office who has made his
announcement is Hobs Lilliard who
seeks the democratic nomination for
county attorney. He is well known in
Oklahoma City, where he has been
practicing law for several years. He
will speak in every town in the county
previous to the primary. HIb first
date is at Wheatland where he speaks
Saturda> night. He has a legion of
friends who will give him their sup-
port.
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
TO ESTABLISH A FARM
From all parts of the country comes
the cry of the farmer "We cannot get j
men to help us till j
the soil, sow the
seedH. reap the ,
crops."
So loud and in |
■latent has been
this cry that there
have been state .
and national in-
vestigations. a"'1
these investlga
tions have shown j
that the farmers 1
are not indulging j
in unfounded,
croaking s. It!
seems to be an es- j
tablished fact that our workmen pre-
fer to take their chances of earn-
ing a living In the overcrowded city
rather than labor with those old-fash
loned Implements of toll—the hoe, the !
shovel, and the plow.
The sociologists have done much
lamenting over the fact, saying that
it means decadence.
But here is an encouraging fact for ,
the sociologist: The country is filled
with young men who are anxious to
labor with the hoe, the shovel, and the
plow, If that labor Is going to Becure
for them the opportunity of receiving
a higher education.
It was only a few weeks ago that
President John Grier Hlbben of Prince-
ton university announced In a talk at
the Brooklyn University club that a
farm was about to be opened at
Princeton which would provide any
student who is not afraid of toil with
the means of working his way through
college.
A brief four-paragraph Item, giving
an outline of President Hlbben's farm
scheme, nppeared the next morning In
newspapers throughout the country
But already the university mall bag
has brought many letters from young
men who. as one of them aptly phrased i
it, "want a chance to plow their way j
through college."
Among the many letters received j
was one from a woman In the west
who wanted to find employment for
her son. It read:
"I, his mother, am a public school |
teacher, and have two other children j
to educate but feel that now. If ever. |
it is time for him to have his college
training While he contributes toward
our living expenses. I think with man-
agement I can do without his money
and afford to let him have his time for
the four years' course.
"It seems to me In po large a uni-
versity there ought to be something
for a student to work at to defray the
expenses of his board and tuition. I
While working at the bank my son |
has taken an evening course at I
Business college, and would be able
to fill a clerical position. Or Isn't
there a chance for him on the farm
that Is about to be opened up?"
Auuthei letter reads:
"Is there a chance for a boy of sev |
enteen. prepared for freshman class,
who can count on $100 a year? He I?
bright, industrious, and ambitious.
"Please send me catalogue and any
information calculated to help me In
the preparation of my son for a useful
life."
President Hlbben was looking over
some of these letters that the last
mall had brought to his study table
when a reporter from the Times saw
JOEB. THOMPSON
OF PAULS VALLEY, OKLA.
Candidate for Congressman-at-Large
He was Democratic State Chairman from 1906 to 1910. He conducted the
campaign for the adoption of the Constitution and for the election of the first
state and county officials.
He conducted the Presidential campaign in 1908, which gave Oklahoma's
vote to Bryan.
He is now State Senator from the Nineteenth Senatorial District, com-
posed of the counties of Garvin. McClain and Cleveland. His record in the
politics of Oklahoma and as State Senator stamps him as a public servant
who favors what he believes to be right, independent of influences.
He is recognized as an able, brave and tireless worker in the interests of
the people.
He introduced and secured the passage of bills through the Senate pro-
viding that cases in the Supreme Court should not be reversed on technicali-
ties; reforming the divorce laws of the State, so that people can not secure
divorces without a just cause; prohibiting race track gambling: providing
that the Attorney General should be the law officer of the State, and prohibit
ing the employment of outside attorneys.
He is a PROGRESSIVE and REFORM DEMOCRAT.
He voted against and fought every bill that provided for the increase
of salaries or for the creation of additional offices.
He believes In and worked for a thorough-going primary law, accom-
panied by a thorough-going corrupt practice act. He is in favor of the
initiative, referendum and recall.
He believes in good roads and good schools.
He believes that too much money is being spent by the government, and is
in favor of doing away with the useless offices and abolishing flunkyism.
He is in favor of the passage of a law that will prohibit corporations from
making any gift to officials during their term of office, and prohibiting an
officer from accepting employment from a corporation while he holds office,
for—"No man can serve two masters."
He believes In the election of United States Senators. Postmasters, United
States Attorneys, United States Marshals and United States Judges by the
people whom they serve.
He Solicits Your Vote for Him for Congressman at Large
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^JN'OTES^
The Brooklyn club has released Out-
fielder CoulEon to the Newark club.
Hilltop patrons rather like the play-
ing of Zion. He bandies fly balls with
judgment and ease.
Chase is fielding his position as well
as ever, but always haa hit better
than be is now doing.
Higgins, the new Brooklyn catcher,
handles himself like an old timer. He'll
get a chance in a regular game some
day.
Big Tesreau of the Giants looks as
if he would have a regular turn in
the box. He's got everything, includ-
ing nerve.
Louden, last >ear's Newark infield-
er. has made a big hit at Detroit's
third babe and Hugh Jennings says he
will keep him there.
If the Ciminnatis will take $r>,000
for the release of the Cuban outfielder
Marsans the Washington club will pay
that amount in a jiffy
Griffith has the Washingtons fight-
ing and hustling for everything, and
likewise he's rather a nuisance with
his chattering from the bench.
Russell Ford, Ed Walsh. Nap Ruck-
er. Walter Johnson and Christy Math-
ewson are pitchers of note who have
been subjected to defeat this season.
There is still hope for the High-
landers. Only a few years ago a Bos-
ton team started off the season with
nine straight defeats and yet it won
the championship.
The magnates are partially con-
vinced that the championship season
begins too early, but they don't con-
template a change in view of the way
the fans crowd around the box office
windows.
Pitcher George Bell, formerly of
Brooklyn, has notified Manager Mc-
Ginnlty o/ Newark, that he will be
unable to play this season on account
of having had a floating cartilage re-
moved from his knee.
Many competent authorities figure
the Boston Nationals 25 per cent,
stronger than they were last season,
and there are Boston fans willing to
wager high hats, neckties and boxes of
candy that the Braves will finish in
the first division.
Theodore Breitensteln, the veteran
left-hand pitcher, who was a $10,000
beauty many years ago, has at last
abandoned himself to fate. He has
accepted a position as umpire in the
Southern league, where, they say, the
fanB have perfect control and the pop
bottles never miss their mark.
republican candidates
Jack Spain announces he will seek
re-election as sheriff of Oklahoma
County, subject to Republican pri-
maries, August 6th.
Ernest L. Green announces himself
a candidate for county attorney sub-
ject to the will of Republican voters at
the primaries on August 6th.
Notice of Application for Parole.
Notice IB hereby given that I the I y"^the New York Time.'
undersigned will on July first, 1912, ,,,, „ , , , . . .
make application to Lee Cruce. Gov- Princeton is to have a farm
ernor, for a parole from the con vie- Bald President Hlbben In answer tc
tion by the County Court of Oklahoma 'he reporter s iniiial query "For the
county of the offense of possession of first year It will be an experiment If
intoxicating liquor with Intent to sell I then proves Itself a success. It will
same; said original judgment beTng become a permanent institution.
five hundred dollars fine and six "You see with us 'success.' so far
months in jail, and which was modi ng ^is fann|ng venture is concerned.
XZ ^U" ° ™ something entirely different
Dr.John M. Brunton announces his
candidacy for county treasurer at the
Republican primary to be held on
August 6th.
The city high school at Chickasha
has been opened to pup'.ls from over
the country.
In Two Sections.
4he had a most expansive sn.ile.
Which to hrr features gladness lent,
Sut that is why her photograph
Must have a special supplement.
Prefers to Be Seated.
Exhorter—Brother, don' you want
ter rise an' shine?
Mourner—No, suh. I's er bootblack.
democratic candidates
Al. J. Jennings announces himself a
candidate for county prosecuting attor-
ney, subject to the democratic pri-
maries, August 6th .
I hereby announce my candidacy,
for sheriff of Oklahoma county sub-
ject to the will of the democratic
primaries August 6.
SAM BARTELL. j
Ross Lilliard announces his candi-
dacy for county attorney subject to
the democratic primaries to be held
on August 6th.
Joe B. Thompson of Pauls Valley
announces his candidacy for congress-
man at large from this district sub-
ject to the democratic primaries:
August 6th.
The five district agricultural I
schools of Oklahoma have mapped out
plans to do more demonstration work
this year than ever before.
The machine shop being constructed
by the Oil Well Supply company in
Okmulgee will soon be occupied. The
city expects to land the Independence
Iron Works, and to boom in conse-
quence.
Assembly Dissolved
Washington—The fifty-fourth gen-
eral assembly of the United Presby-
terian church has been dissolved. The
next general assembly will meet at
Atlanta at the same time as the gen-
eral assembly of the southern Presby-
terian church and the general assem-
bly of the Presbyterian church of
North America and It Is believed prob-
able that a union of the three denom-
inations will be effected at that time.
Fire Loss $3,500
Durant, Okla.—The home of John
Gumm, a jeweler, was totally de-
stroyed by fire, supposed to have been
caused by defective wiring. The loss
is estimated at $3,500.
The Oklahoma branch of the
National Postoffice Clerks' Associa-
tion held a successful and well-at-
tended meeting in Shawnee last week.
It is variously estimated that the
wheat crop will be twice or three
times as much as last year.
King corn will have to hustle if
he keeps Queen alfalfa from taking
over control of Oklahoma.
(Polith-al Advertising i
ROSS LILLARD
For County Attorney
Subject to Action of Democrstic Primaries August 6, 1912
A SAFE, SANE AND ECONOMICAL ADMINISTRATION
In announcing my candidacy for County Attorney of Oklahoma
County, I desire to base it solely upon my fitness for the office, and my
conviction that I can give you the administration which la demanded by
the present needs of the county.
I have been a resident of this county for seven years. Was born In
East Tennessee and came directly from Knoxville. where I had lived
since early childhood. Inquiry as to my present and past life is thus
laid open to all.
I believe the office of county attorney should be conducted on as
economical a plan as possible. Thousands of dollars are spent annually
In futile prosecutions; this expense I shall endeavor to cut to the lowest
limit by careful pre-trial Investigation.
Usually one of the most conspicuous leakages of the county treasury
is occasioned by the allowance of claims against the county for which it is
not legally liable. I shall make It my duty to attend every regular session
of the board of county commissioners to give them correct advice thereon.
I have been connected with the county attorney's office since Feb-
ruary of this year and invite you to an examination of my record If you
are interested In knowing my capaoity as a prosecutor.
THE LAWS OF OUR STATE CONSTITUTE MY PLATFORM
AND I SHALL STAND SQUARELY THEREON.
ROSS LILLARD
The Wichita Falls & Northwestern
has established regular passenger
train service into Woodward.
Government has advertised for bids
for construction of the proposed new
federal building at Kingfisher.
Pottawatomie county farmers, who
have alfalfa acreage to the extent of
5,000 acres, expect to realize $300,000
from the first cutting.
The senior class of the McAlester
high school presented Shakespeare's
"Merchant of Venice" to a large and
appreciative audience.
There will be plenty of signatures
to insure the initiation of the bill pro-
viding for the direct election of sen-
ators and it will be voted on in the
August primaries according to Dr. A.
Grant Evans who is in charge of the
work of securing the signatures to the
initiative petitions. Nearly all the
work is being done by volunteers. Mr.
Evans is anxious that all petitions
shall be ready to turn over to the sec-
retary of state by June 6.
Dr. J. P. Brunton
DENTIST
Announces Candidacy for County
Treasurer.
to fifty dollars fine and sixty days in
jail.
M. W. Geer.
5-30-6-6-13-20
There are no less than 350 horses
here for the fourth annual Summer
Race meeting which opens at State
Fair Park this afternoon at 3 o'clock
All the officers are on the scene and
everything is in readiness for the call
of the bugle. Judge E. C. Smith will
be presiding judge. It will be recalled
that he made a deep impression here j and miners of the Southwestern dis-
from what it would mean to a farmer
The latter goes Into agriculture to
make money We have gone into it
with the sole purpose of Increasing
the opportunities at Princeton for poor
boys to work their way through the
university If we achieve that end
we shall consider the farm a success."
Miners Sign Two-Year Contract
Kansas City, Mo.—Coal operators
last year, his work proving so satis
factory that other cities in the south
west demanded his services.
The associate judge. P. A. Brady,
was clerk of the scales last year and
his good work commended him for
another good place this year. J. L.
Hall will devote all of his time to
the paddock as judge. He also hails
from the east and has had considera-
ble experience in nearly every capaci-
ty around a race track. E. I> Wer-
to say nothing of the small army of
there will be numerous other clerks
ner will be the clerk of the scales and
people required to operate the mutuel
machines. There are fourteen ma-
chines, requiring two men in each
booth and one cashier for each. The
cashiers will each have a window and
the windows open into the general
offices of Secretary 1. S. Mahan, who
has general supervision of the en-
tire meeting.
trict, who have been holding confer-
ences in Kansas City for the last sixty
days, have reached an agreement and
a contract covering a period of two
years was signed. While many of the
changes agreed to are of a technical
nature, the new contract carries with
it a slight increase in wages. Miners
and oprators throughout Missouri,
Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas are
affected.
State Senator George A. CofTey, rep-
resenting Kiowa, Washita and Custer
countieB, has sent in his resignation
to Governor Cruce. Senator Coffey an-
nounced in his letter that he plans to
give all his time to school work. He
Is a hold over senator and his term
would have expired in 1913.
DRAUGHON'S
SUPERIORS"
METHODS
HAVE BUILT THEIR 48 BIG SHOOLS
At any time any of the forty-eight Draughon Col-
leges located in eighten states, will assist a Draughon
student in securing a position and reviewing work.
YOU WILL FIND IT BETTER TO ATTEND A
DRAUGHON SHOOL THAN TO WISH YOU
HAD.
practical PHI I FPF
business tULLLUL
The Big School on Grand and Harvey Sts.,
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
GOING!
~+ic SPeC,a
nntxiocrat*0
Dew TRAIN
TO BALTIMORE
Frisco Lines - Pennsylvania R. R.
SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Oklahoma City at 11:00 a. m., June 22nd,
arriving Baltimore, Noon, June 24th. Through the Scenic OZARKS of
MISSOURI to Saint Louis, thence via the Famous HORSE SHOE BEND
in the ALLEGHEN1ES. l
DEMOCRATS, FRIENDS AND TOURISTS. Ample accommodations
will be provided on this train for all. Nothing but the finest of equipment
will be used—comprising a solid steel train throughout. A Handsome
Dining Car with Fred Harvey Cousine will fill your wants for nourish-
ment—A Palace on Wheels.
LOW FARES
Special Round Trip tickets will be on sale daily after June 1st to
September 30th, granting long return limits. Applying to principal East-
ern points. Tickets sold to Ba; more and Eastern points through Saint
Louis, in connection with this S; :cial Train, will permit return through
CHICAGO. '
For detailed information, add: ss the undersigned. Make your ar-
rangements for sleeper acccmmodu; ions early.
C. 0. JACKSON, D. P. A. Frisco Lines
OKLAHOMA CITY.
I am a resident of Oklahoma for
ten years.
I have exchanged smiles with a
good many of the people in your lo-
cality six, seven and eight years ago.
You may remember me. Here I
am, with a photograph to help you
remember me till the Primary, Aug-
ust 6—and longer, too.
If elected County Treasurer of
Oklahoma County, I'll remain in the
office myself and ^ave the hire of
one or more clerks.
I'll use economy just as I would
in my own office.
Give me a trial and I'll show you
that the office can practice greater
economy. I think it needs a change
in management.
The office of County Treasurer
should be open to receive money for
taxes until 5:00 oclock p. m., instead
of closing at 4:00 o'clock.
I recommend that when tax sales
are cancelled by the County Commis-
sioners they should be carried onto
the books at once so that the 7 per
cent interest the county pays should
cease.
PRINCIPLES
1. Courage to do Right. Example
—I was the only man who crossed the
• North Canadian river into Oklahoma
City, 4th day of June, 1902, with a
team and buggy. The horses swam
and the buggy floated. I was more
fortunate than the Titanic, I got
across.
2. Economy. Avoided third days'
livery hire by taking above risk. I
am not the only man who has made
much moeny in Oklahoma. Nor have
I spent all of it, nor gone away with
any cf it.
3. Hopes and Promises. To read
checks right, given in payment for
taxes and count money accurately,
and receipt promptly and properly for
the same.
Subject to the republican primary
August 6, 1912.
Registration Open July 1st.
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