The Peoples Voice (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, January 18, 1907 Page: 1 of 8
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The Peoples Voice
VOLUME 15.
NORMAN OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, JANUARY IB 1907.
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NUMBER 27
Yet To Come—
Great Reform
'Measures yet to
be adopted.
The editor of this paper re-
ceived a letter this week from
Clinton Worrall who is report-
ing the Constitutional conven-
tion proceedings for the Demo-
cratic Press bureau, informing
us, "That the really important
work of the convention is yet to
come and the great reform
measures yet to be adopted and
that the convention will not ad-
journ on time,and will probably
be in session during February."
The Constitutional convention
has spent 60 days doing nothing
* of consequence towards formu-
lating an Organic law for the
New State. It has not as much
as formulated a satisfact-
ory preamble up-to-date.
Nearly the whole of time of the
body has been taken up discus-
sing and wrangling over matters
foreign to a constitutional fram-
ing body and matters properly
coming under the province of a
legislative body. A state con-
stitution is an instrument that
should not require over an
hour or two hours time to read
throughout, yet we doubt very
much if a box car would contain
all the printed matter publish-
ed by the Guthrie Leader at so
much per 1000 em for the Cons-
titutional body. Fully nine-
tenths of the bills introduced
contained matter foreign to a
constitution and should have
been dumped into the waste
basket by the chairman of the
convention and orders given to
the janitor to hustle it towards
the stove instead of towards
Leader office to be printed at
public expense. If, in the 60
days alloted to the delegates to
frame a constitution said con-
vention has not really reached
important work, what right has
any one to hope such a body of
men unaided will ever reach im-
portant work. When the Con-
vention took up the matter of
fixing county boundaries the
Peoples Voice predicted that
no constitution would be framed
within sixty days and that in
all probability the constitution
that would be ultimately framed
and submitted to the people
for their approval would be
one framed by the agents of the
Trusts and Corporations. At
the expiration of the 60 days
the government ceases to pay
per diem to members. Who is
going to pay? Are the members
going to pay themselves and
also the employes of the body?
Is the Guthrie Leader going to
print the proceedings for the
body without remuneration or
hope of remuneration? Some
have hinted that Democrat Ter-
ritorial Committee was going
j to open its strong box and pay
| expenses of Convention after
I the expiration of the 60 days,
j In other wor d s begin to
j pass the hat. During the
campaign the democrats dis
| covered that passing the hat
I was a good way to collect the
coin of the realm,as only a very
! few knew where the bulk of it
| comes from. If there was
Norman
Flour
LBAJJSA^L, OTHERS
More Norman flour sold in
Cleveland County than
any other. Why?
Because it is the best flour
obtainable. Everyone who
tries it is pleased and calls for
it. It sells for 95 cents a sack
and this is from 10 to 20 cents
a sack less than Kansas flour.
If you have not been a user
of Norman flour try a sack.
You will save from 10 to 20 cts
and raoeive a better flour than
you have been using.
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passing of the hat some indivi-
duals might want to know
where so much money for cam-
paign expenses came from. In
the present condition of the
frame work of our state consti-
tution we have not much doubt
enough money can be raised by
the Democratic Territorial Com-
mittee, by passing the hat
should they see lit to adopt this
method of meeting the expenses
of the convention until it tin
ishes its labors. The responsi
bilty of framing a constitution
is thrust upon the Democratic
party in this new state and as a
party organization it must see
to it that a constitution is
framed or confess its inability
to frame one. That such a con-
stitution will be rejected by
an overwhelming majority
whether election is held in May
or September, we have not
much doubt, unless work of
convention yet to be done, is a
very great improvement over
work it has already done.
Populism Forever.
Whatever may be the future
of the People's party, whether
it is doomed to pass away and
give place to some other party
that will present its principles,
or whether it may yet rise as it
deserves to do and get control
of the government, remains yet
to be seen.
One thing is certain. It has
already accomplished more in
this Government in the last
fifteen years in the way of creat
ing public sentiment and politi-
cal conviction than both of the
old parties.
Fifteen years ago the two old
parties were discussing nothing
but Tariff. The Money question
Hie Railroad question and the
Trust question were entirely ig-
nored by them. Not because the
leaders of the two old parties
did not know the magnitude
and importance of these ques-
tions; but they got their cam-
paign boodle from these rich
corporations and they were will-
ing to accept the money and let
the common people perish.
When the Populists came on
scene they began to "cry aloud
and spare not."
They showed that the same
laws of supply and demand that
regulated the prices of other
commodities, also regulated the
price of money, that when
money was plentiful, prices
were high, all kinds of business
prosperous and labor fully em-
ployed and well paid. While
on the other hand when money
was scarce it was high; all in-
dustries paralized, men out of
work and their families suffer-
ing for bread.
They showed that the great
railroad corporations had secur-
ed the public franchises and
were taxing the people without
their consent and without
mercy.
They showed that their great
corporations,growing enormous-
ly rich were combining together
and forming "Trusts" and that
they will eventually control all
prices, and as completely own
and control the country as did
the Barons under the Feudal
system.
Their cry and their plea was
invincible.
Their arguments could not be
answered.
Ridicule and abuse might
serve to keep them down awhile
but the just indictment against
the two old parties was destin-
ed some day to be sustained.
Today the Populist looks on
with pleasure and sees his prin-
ciples growing in public favor
every day.
The Republican president and
the Democratic leader are en-
dorsing- the very doctrines that
were fifteen years ago consider-
ed the most radical.
All honor to the Populists-
Nevada County (Ark.) Picayune.
Farmers' Union Meeting
The District Union No. 2, of
the Farmers' Union held a meet-
ing in Norman last Saturday.
There was no rag chewing in
this meeting. It was business
from the word go and as many
of the farmers said after meet-
ing ajourned, "It was the most
sensible and business like meet-
ing of the Union I ever attend-
ed."
Conventions Notes.
Convention Hall,
Guthrie, okla.
Jan. 14, 1907.
Another week has passed
without even the corner stone
of the constitution having been
laid.
The old, very old Bill of
Rights will occupy still more
and more time of the costly ag-
gregation.
The members need not expect
pay for over-time they will re-
main here. The Enabling Act
says that they shall not'receive
wages for more than sixty days
service.
Delegates Asp and Kornegay,
are generally considered the
most competent members of the
convention.
Senator Cralle, is in Lincoln
county, this week on business.
Nib came down a few thous-
and pegs and the aggregation
made a contract with him for
the convention printing.
Most of Saturday was devot
ed to procuring the Choctaw
coal and asphalt lands. Pete
Hanraty, the foremost coal dig
ger of the 112, said that those
lands are not as valuable as
they are blowed up to be.
It seems that Boss Has
kell is on the precipice of
jumping. He sort of wants
the people at large to select
their respective count seats
The time will soon come
when the stupidest delegate
will or ought to kick himself
for not having followed the
sound advice so often given to
them by republican delegate
Henry E. Asp.
It is predicted that the politi
cal fool-killer is due here before
the First of April.
It is apparent that the 100
democratic members have no
earthly use for Henry E. Asp
except that he devote all his
mind, lwart and influence to-
wards coaxing Congress to pass
a fat deficiency appropriation
for the benefit of this undeser
ving, time-wasting aggregation.
Even some of the preachers
think that the convention
should pay $1.50 instead of $4.
for each little prayer offered by
the chaplain.
It is loudly rumored that sev
eral members will depart for
their homes as soon as the gov-
ernment quits paying them.
Some lawyers assert that the
to-be-made constitution has to
be signed by everyone of the 112
members.
The officers of the Labor
Unions that have representives
here feel awful discouraged and
nearly disgusted at the way
costly time is trifled away by
the mis-delegates.
It is almost certain that the
present convention will not
pass woman suffrage. The
negro women and the Indian
squaws are the chief defeaters
of the measurer.
About a wagon load of peti-
tions for state-wide prohibition
have already been fired into the
convention, and more are on the
road.
The time will soon come when
several members will get their
eyes open and be ashamed of
having helped make history in
Convention Hall. Their hind-
sight will be much sharper than
their foresight.
It is hinted that the conven-
tion will not close until sever-
al days after Ground Hog day.
They wouldn't feel safe to re-
turn to their constitutents before
having done what they were
sent here for, make a good Or-
gantic Law for Oklahoma.
The chief reading clerk, who
works about one hour each day
gets six dollars per day.
The pesky county seat bug-
bear is liable to cause several
terrible explosions this week.
Delegate Hausem, of Wagoner
county will ask how it came
about that 2,500 petitioners for
the county seat at Coweta were
ignored and the democrats
gave the county seat to Harris
and Fry, republican.
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Yoi'llWearMmile 1
During the day if you start in with a GOOD
BREAKFAST. Hot Cakes with Maple Syrup pjj
taste mighty good these cold morning. Especially if rej
you have a cup of Golden Gate Coffee and if you j§j
should happen to have a slice of Berkshire Brand of §3
breakfast bacon, the meal would be complete. [iji
Let Us Have Your Order
For:
Ralston Buckwheat flour
per package 15c
Ralston Pancake flour
per package 10c
Log Cabin Maple syrup
per pint 30c
Log Cabin Maple Syrup
per quart 50c
Log Cabin Maple Syrup
per half gallon 85c
Log Cabin Maple Syrup
per gallon $1.45
Green Mountain Syrup
made of Maple Sugar
and cane sugar per
'25 oz. bottle '25c
Evangeline Syrup per
half gallon 35c
Evaugeline Syrup per
gallon^ 65o
Louisann Molasses per
half gallon 35c
Louisana Molasses per
gallon 65c
We carry Buckwheat 'and Barley Grits and
bulk Rolled Oats.
Don't forget the Golden Gate Coffee and the
Berkshire Breakfast Bacon. In fact
''If it's Good To Eat'' You'll Find it at
Brockett's.
'exas Farmers Will
Control Cotton Market
The Farmers Union of Texas
is formulating a plan to raise
sufficient funds to bale and
store cotton for sale direct to
manufacturers. This fund will
be raised by a levy on the mem-
bers.
It is estimated that to take
care of a crop of 8,000,000 bales
which they expect next year, it
will take $10. a bale,or $30,000,-
000.
A levy on each member of $150
against his crop will be neces-
sary. This will cut out all lo-
cal buyers as well as cotton
merchants and give the profits
direct to the farmers.
The next step expected to be
taken will be toward establish -
ling Co-operative Mills in which
the cotton raisers will be share-
holders.
President Calvin is confident
that this end will be effected.
Already much progress has
been made toward the carrying
out of the plans.
Conscience Money.
R. C. Berry, received a letter
from Canada, last Friday morn-
ing, containing five cents. The
letter stated that the sender
had purchased from Mr. Berry
over a year ago a skein of yarn,
used part of it and returned the
balance and paid nothing. The
letter was signed"A Customer."
Seeks Divorce.
Wednesday afternoon in the
District Court A. Adamson filed
a petition for divorce from her
husband, J. J. Adamson who,
she alleges has been guilty of
cruelty to her.
A Long Talk.
Last Thursday, a young man
at the home of I. R. Haughey
who lives near this city, called
up on the 'phone and talked
with his parents at Muscoutah
Illinois. His parents would
hardly believe that he was in
Oklahoma.
Pryor Adkins has been grant-
ed an increase of pension and
Mrs. Hannah A. Zeluf has been
granted a pension,
DEATHS.
ROSA FMMA WHITE
Rosa Emma White, the three-
year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. White, of this city,
died Thursday night. The fun-
eral services were conducted at
the residence, Friday afternoon.
Interment in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
0 TATUM,
O. Tatum, died, at his home
in this city last Saturday at 12
o'clock. He had been unwell
for a number of years; but was
in his usual health and sitting
in his chair when death came.
The funeral services were held
last Sunday afternoon and body
laid to rest in the I. O. O. F.
Cemetery.
MRS. E. M. GRAHAM.
Died, at her home in this city
last Sunday, Mrs. R.M.Graham.
For over a year Mrs. Graham's
death has been expected to
occur at any time and how she
lingered so long in her condition
puzzled friends and doctors.
She was nearing 70 years and
had been bedfast for over a
year. Funeral services were
held at the residence last Mon-
day afternoon conducted by
Rev. McCorkle and the body
was laid to rest in I. O. O. F.
Cemetery. She leaves an aged
husband and family of grown
up sons and daughters to
mourn.
MRS. J. F. GRAY
Died, at her home in Okla-
homa City, last Friday, from
neuralgia of the heart, the be-
loved wife of Jno. F. Gray,
(better known as Dad Gray.)
The body was brought to Nor-
man on last Saturday noon's
train and laid to rest in the I.
O. O. F. Cemetery, in this city.
The many friends Mr. Gray in
this city sympathize witu him
in his sore bereavement.
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