The Peoples' Voice (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 18, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, December 17, 1909 Page: 1 of 12
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THE PEOPLES' VOICE
/OLUME 18
NORMAN. OtfLAHofo&V FRli)A\Y DECEMBER 17, 1909.
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WHAT ABOUTJANK LAW?
Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 16.—Failure of
the Farmers' National bank of Tulsa
with deposit of a half million and the
First State bank of Kiefer with $80,-
000 deposits, within two and a half
months of the failure of the Colum-
bia Bank and Trust company of Ok-
lahoma City, with more than three
million dollars of liabilities, all com-
ing at a time when Oklahoma is en-
joying great prosperity and deposits
in Oklahoma banks are increasing,
have set Oklahoma business men
thinking, and to thinking seriously of
the merits and demerits of the bank
guaranty idea. What would be the
result should such failures come in a
time of general business depression,
they ask.
Politicians and staunch adherents
of the cause of the guarantee law,
and those who believe that the prin-
ciple is wrong, have both found plen-
ty in the failures to convince them
that their views are correct. But oth-
er Oklahomans, in fact the great mass
are waiting.
Opponents of the principle believe
the failures afford proof of the claim
made during the last campaign that
the guarantee idea is productive of
mushroom banks and wild-cat bank-
ing; that speculation and bad banking
methods encouraged by the workings
of the guarantee law, which removes
from the shoulders of the state bank-
er all responsibility for payment of
his deposits and places that responsi-
bility on the state, were the primary
cause of the three failures. The Col-
umbia Bank & Trust company grew
in eleven months from less than a
$400,000 deposit bank to one of three
millions.
Supporters of the guarantee idea,
who are not supporters of the admin-
istration, contend that it was not the
guarantee idea, but mixing politics
and business that brought about the
failures, that politicians and not the
law, are at fault,.that members of the
banking board were stockholders with
President Norton, and one of the
members, the state treasurer, was in
partnership with him, while the bank
commissioner himself was a borrow-
er of $0,500 from the Columbia and
the bank commissioner's first assist-
ant had secured a loan of $3,000 with
which he purchased stock in another
bank.
But nearly every supporter of the
guarantee law who has closely watch-
ed the Columbia failure is positive
that the guarantee law must be
amended. In fact, one of the promin-
ent officers in the liquidation said:
"Among the amendments suggest-
ed are the following: (1) Increasing
the amount of the guaranty fund. (2)|
Revising the banking board, taking
state officers off, and allowing bank-
ers representation on it. (3) Leaving
of guaranty fund in tile original banks
until it is needed, provided banks will
secure it. (4) Preventing the courts
from interference with the banking
board in the liquidation of a bank's
affairs after it has been closed. (5)
Making a more stringent provision
relative to criminal proceedings
against officers of banks for misman-
agement of affairs."
WHY EGGSJRE SCARCE.
Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 16.—If the fall-
ing off in the production of poultry
and poultry products was relatively
as great elsewhere as in Oklahoma
during the year 1908 the steady in-
crease in the price of these products
may be easily explained. The report
of the state board of agriculture for
the year 1908 just made public shows
that that was a 49.6 per cent decrease
in the amount of poultry raised in
Oklahoma during that year as com-
pared with 1907 and a corresponding
decrease of 36.5 per cent in the num-
ber of eggs produced.
The poultry products for the year
amounted to $713,171 as compared
with a valuation of $1,415,941 for the
previous year.
Eggs sold in 1908 brought $1,426,-
356 as compared with $2,244,853 for
the year 1907.
AN ENORMOUS OIL FIRE
Tulsa, Okla., Dec. 10.—Over 7000
barrels of oil have been burned here
tonight and the fire is still raging,
covering over an acre of ground. The
fire is the result of a break in the
pipe l ne of the Texas Oil Company.
l!ic Tulsa country club house and
several residences were thought to
be in danger for a time, but the fire
is being rapidly gotten under control.
"CHIMNEY CORNER
ADVERTISING."
We would especially call the atten-1
tion of our readers to the advertising
columns of this paper at the present i
time and particular^ day's is-
su«. The merchants who use the
columns of the newspapers to set
forth their claims for your patronage
are always live merchants and not
afraid to set out their merchandise
and prices on the public counter for
inspection and in open competition
with every other merchant. They
don't seek a chimney corner conscr-
sation for the purpose of impressing
upon you that they have better goods
at lower prices than you can secure
from their competitors. They are not
attempting to evade the force of com
petition, and you are likely to lose
the value of this force, if you trade
or deal with merchants who do not
advertise in an open manner and in
a way to challenge competition, on
the part of their competitors, for
your trade by letting their competi-
tors as well as their customers know
the prices they are quoting. The cir-
cular letter advertising method
sorted to by the big department stores
is denounced by local merchants be
cause of the fact that same does not
give the local merchant an opportuni-
ty, by reason of not knowing the
prices quoted in the circular letter,
to show his customers that he can
furnish them the same quality of
goods at lower prices than quoted to
them in such circulars. Men who read
the advertisements of merchants who
use the columns of the newspaper to
set forth the price and merits of the
things they have to sell, are not so
likely to have a "dark brown taste" I
in their mouths after making their
purchases as the men who take their
information from an advertising cir-
cular sent to them through the mail.
NO USE FOR AN
ATTORNEY GENERAL
COTTON SHORTAGE
Washington, D. C, Dec. 9.—There
were 8,878,277 running bales of cot-
ton ginned from the growth of 1909
to December 1, as compared with 11,-
<108,661 bales for 1908, according to a
bulletin of the census bureau today.
Gov. Haskell still holds to the idea
that the attorney general of the state
can only serve the people as direct
ed by the governor. If the govern-
or's position is correct the people
should not elect an attorney general
because as in the case of Attorney
General West, the people have* se-
lected an attorney general for the
j state that does not take kindly to
the governor's dictation.
Exc hi si ve Agervcy
Slobe-Vcrnicke
|L Elastic Dock ease.
THE BREATH OF CHRISTMAS
The magic breath of Christmas has cast a glow of beauty and color here,
from the bright little nooks and cozy corners to the wide sunlit airy halls.
All our best efforts have never in previous years produced so splendid a
showing of Christmas merchandise. It is a wonderful collection—as
complete a display of staple and novelty furniture as can be found, we
believe.
Christmas Comes
But Once A Year
Some suggestions concerning practical and useful gifts
and the economy and other advantages of buying where
quality is assured and your right to attention is recog-
nized.
SANTA CLAUS
HEAD-
QUARTERS
You can make your purchases here
in comfort. No crowding and plenty
of time to choose.
Clothing
CLOTHING FHOM THE
■BEST MAKEHS KUPTEM-
HEIME-R. MICHAEL STE-
■RM. HUGH WICK WA HE
STETSOM HATS'. EVH-
HAIMS SPECIAL
Shirts
•'CALUMET" THE MODEL
AMD OTHEHS
Shoes
WE A HE THE SOLE A G-
EJVTS FOH KALSTOJV
HEALTH AMD IE L LOW
CRAFT SHOES AMD A
FIME LIME OF HOUSE
SLIPTE-RS.
PRACTICAL
PRESENTS
FOR ALL
Think back a few years
and recall the present that
made the most pleasing
and lasting impression on
you. Wasn't it a suit-
perhaps the tirst pair of
long t r o u s ers—maybe a
pair of red topped boots.
If a girl possiblv it was
the tirst little stylish
Jacket that brought a flush | j
of pride and happin-
ess to your cheek
—at any rate it w a s i
a practical present. More
than likely something that '
you needed very much; and 11
if you are practical now, 11
you will buy practical [
presents for those who
look to you for all or part j [
of their pleasure.
Look at
This List
mice t-ravelimg hags
IM a LLIGA to'R a jv 7)
tlaijv LEA the'rs. SILK
U m il -r ELLAS. GLOVES.
coll a "RJ. CUFFS. GEMTS
HALF hose. ties im all
stales. silk SUSrEJVD-
e-rs. lijvejw hamdke-r-
CHIEFS. MUFFLE "rs. col-
la "r b u t t o M s. CUFF
BUTTOMS AMD STICK
VIMS. moth IJWG mohe
suit a bee foh atm AS.
We have merely suggested a few things that will make practical and suitable presents:
but we have a store full of useful and suitable things for Xinas presents, unequaled anywhere
for quality and at prices easily within your reach. Don't get the idea that because Ephraim
has the best of everything in his line, that his prices are high and pass him bv when looking
for suitable Christmas presents. Call and see and you will be surprised how cheap you can buy
things worth having.
Remember the place where you always
Get the best at the lowest prices
EPHRAIM CLOTHING COMPANY |
NEW TIE CARD.
j would not in any manner resist the
j action of the governor in naming J.
. , _ M- Hayes, or any other attorney, to
The latest report on the Santa Fe complete the graft probc inst the
new time card is that it will become j city ,county and <lthl.r officjals ;it
effective January 2 1910 and that by Oklahoma City jf ,lc so desjredi
the change No. 19 will become a suggesting tin- appointment of Mo-
man Pruiett to continue the cases be-
cause he was familiar with the evi-
dence against two parties upon which
accusations had been voted by the
hummer, and No. 20 will leave here
at about 6:40 p. m., instead of 8:25.
This is all rumor as the heads of the
everal departments are now at To-
peka to take up the adjustments for
i new card.—Purcell Republic.
If the above is correct, train No.
20 will leave Norman about 7:15 p.
in. for Oklahoma City, which news
doubtless be received with de-
ight by those in Norman who make
a practice of going to Oklahoma City
to take in the big shows.
For Mother or
Wife
Bedrocm Chair
Jardinere Stand
China Closet
Magazine Stand
Kitchen Table
Davenport
Hoosier Kitchen Cab-
inet
For Father or
Husband
Morris Chair
Easy Chair
Foot Stool
Leather Rocker
Couch
Revolving (Jhair
Wardrote
Bookcase
For Sister
Pretty Boudoir Chair
Dressing- Table
Bookcase
Music Cabinet
Arm Rocker
Hoosier Kitchen Cab-
inet
For Brother Jack
Morris Chair
Chiffonier
Arm Chair
Leather Rocker
High back Rocker
Office Chair
For Grandmother
Jardinere Stand
Sewing Rocker
Morris Chair
Magazine Stand
Arm Chair
For Grandfather
Foot Stool
Book Table
Comfortable Arm Chair
High Back Rocker
Genuine Leather
Rocker
Hoosier Kitchen
Cabinet
For The Best Girl
In T he World
Bedroom Chair
Bivan
Music Cabinet
Work Table
Sewing Rocker
Dresser
Bookcase
Parlor Table
Pedestal
Hoosier Kitchen
Cabinet
small payment reserves
WILL GIVEJECITAL.
Roy Young of this city will give a
musical recital Friday evening under
the ai\sj>ices tof the Lades Music
Study Club of this city. An elaborate
program has been arranged for the
occasion, including tin sonata, "The
Devil's Trill," by Tortini; a new fan-
tasy composed by Mr Young, and
compositions from Bach, Saint Saens,
Paganini, and Seveik. Miss Cora
Higgins of the University of Okla-
homa will accompany at the piano.—
Oklahoma City Times
Mr. Young it might have been said,
is violin instructor in the University.
HE STOPPED THE PAPER
He Stopped the Paper
I've stopped my paper, yes 1 have;
1 didn't like to do it,
Iiut the editor he got too smart
And I allow he'll rue it.
I am a man as pays his debts,
And I won't be insulted,
Look early; we'll deliver when you like. A
any article of any price.
Meyer, Meyer & Morris,
Norman's Biggest Furniture House.
WEST EXPLAINS 60IIER
NOR'S
Guthrie, Okla , Dec. 9— In an in-
terview today, Attorney General West
stated that the action taken by Gov.
Haskell, as lie saw it, was that the
governor thought, or had information
to the effect that the witnesses being
examined were testifying as to mat-
ters connected with the management
of the defunct bank which, if true,
might cause President Norton's credi-
tors to bring bankruptcy proceedings
against him, which would mean a
money loss to the state in the liquida-
tion of the bank.
The attorney general stated that he
would not appeal from Judge Clark's
ruling in the matter and that he
grand jury, but not formerly reduced -So when an editor gels smart,
to writing or signed by the jurors.
Attorney General West contended
that the letter of the governor in-
structed him to take charge of the
probe in Oklahoma county, which was
written before the failure of the bank
and gave him authority to probe into
any violation of the state laws, al-
though it was true the governor and
lie had differed as to whether the in-
vestigation of the bank affairs hould
be made prior to the liquidation of
the bank.
WHAT CAUSED THE DELAY
A milkman, who peddles his pro-
duct on the West Side, took an order
for a certain amount of milk one day
last week from a woman who wanted
to make ice cream. The morning on [
which the milk was to have been de- )
I want to be consulted.
I took his paper 'leven years,
An' helped him all I could, sir,
An' when it comes to dunnin' me,
I didn't think he would, sir.
But that he did an' you can bet
It made me hot as thunder.
Says I, I'll stop that sheet, I will,
If the cus scd thing goes under!
I hunted up the measly whelp
An' for his cunnin' paper,
1 paid him 'leven years an' quit.
Yes, sir, I'v topped his paper.
—Manson (Iowa) Democrat.
THE REPUBLICAN HOWL
. . , , , , , l"he republicans are rubbing their
Inered was particularly cold and tlie ' h nuls
milkman failed to keep his
agree-
ment, 1 he woman had to give up her
ice cream intention and the next time
she saw the milkman she took him to
task for his neglect. The milkman
was a German and replied tliusly:
"Mein Gott, but vasn't every pump
on the place vrozen up tight?"
BIG SAVING IN TYPEWRITERS
Guthrie, Okla , Dec. 15—The state
board of public affairs came into of-
fice with the state school's figures,
$70 each for typewriters, in lots of
five The board got this price reduced
to $50 each. Recently some high
schools asked the board if they would
get the benefit of the $50 rate. This
was at once taken up with typewriter
companies. Already three—Smith Pre-
mier, L. C. Smith and Remington—i
have agreed to furnish machines at
$50 each, where they use as many as
five machines, contract to be signed
that these machines are to be used
for instruction purposes only.
in high glee at the discomfit-
ure of the democratic cohorts in this
state and feeling quite hopeful by
reason thereof, of reaching the pie
counter in the near future. They fig-
ure that the voters in this state will
be so thoroughly disgusted with the
administration of affairs in this state
that in the nest election they will
vote the republican ticket in order to
punish the democrats, rather than for
any love they may have for the re-
publicans. It may be possible that the
voters will do so, and if they do they
need not look for much change be-
ing made. If the voters would do the
wise tiling they would ignore both of
the old parties and marshal under
lhe banners of a new and independent
party, one pledged to abolish about
one-half of the offices in the state and
to cut down the state's pay roll about
one-half. Neither of the old parties
are likely to abolish any of the offices
or reduce any of the salaries, and un-
less same is done, the tax rate will be
effected little if any by a change from
one party to the oth«r,
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