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(JUTIIH1K, OKLAHOMA, JUNK 10, l'. 05.
jjA'ITi.'DAY SIORMVll,
NUMBER 13
TO SEE THE
TERRITORY
Editors Elect Officers and
Adjourn
DY1VI0IND PRESIDENT
New Orleans Man Receives
Largest Vole Ever Cast
ENTHUSIASM FOR GUTHRIE
Capital City Heartily Cheered
Whenever Mentioned — Leslie
Niblack is Honored—Indian-
apolis Next Meeting Hace.
The Closing Scenes
NEW OFFICERS.
President, Colonel John Dymond, New
Orleans, La.
First vice president, John E. Junkln,
Sterling, Kan. #
Second vice president, Henry B. Varner,
Lexington, N. C.
Third vice president, Leslie G. Niblack,
Guthrls.
Corresponding secretary, William ' A.
Ash brook.
Recording secretary, J. W. Cochrum,
Indiana.
Treasurer, J. Irvln Steel, Pennsylvania.
Indianapolis secured the 1906 meeting.
With the best of good feeling for the
people of Guthrie. the National Editorial
•snocl.itIon closed It# three days' of work
yesterday and left on the train las^ night
for Knld. on their three days' tour of the
territory. It was the most successful
meeting the annotation ever had. When
the final vote wan made on Colonel J0IA1
Dymond, who whs elected president
unanimously there was a t<jtal of 389
votes, the greatest numlicr ever cast for
• president of the editorinl association.
The editors Hre so pleased with Okla-
homa that they want single statehood.
•They paused resolutions to the Effect that
It was a legislative injustice and an out-
rage that Oklahoma should have been
deprived of Its rights, and reooommeuded
to congress the speedy admission of In-
dian Territory and •Oklahoma Into the
Union as a state.
At tho meeting today whenever the
name of an oklahoma man was mention-
ed it was greeted with cheers* Outbrle
was honored by the eloctlon of Leslie O.
Niblack, editor of tha Leader as third
vice-president. Ha was contested by W.
II. Mayes, who was nominated by James^
Jjowry, of Honey Grove, Tex., who made
A wonderful speech. While Niblack and
Mayes were beiftg voted upon the differ-
ent states called out so many votes for
Guhrle. At the mention of the word
Guthrie everybody howled. President
Screws said the editors had received bet-
ter treatment here thla year than they
ever had at any other national meeting
with the possible exception of Hot
flprings. and thertr treatment did not ex-
cel that of Guthrie.
► The nominating apeeoh for Editor Nib-
lack was made by T. C. Woodruff, of
Connecticut.
Indianapolis was unanimously accepted
gs the place for holding the next meeting
Asbnry Park wanted rhe next meeting.
New York gave notice that on next year
they would ask for the mectlrjp and that
the editors would be taken to Cogey
Island.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The following executive conynlttee was
named—Alabama. Jacob Fepperman; Ar-
kansas, Chan. W. Clark; Southern Cali-
fornia, J. P. Baumgarten; Colorado, C. E.
Wood; Connecticut, A. C. Woodruff; Flor-
ida; James Plttinger; Georgia. P. T. Mo-
Cutoheon; Idaho, Chas. A. Hackney; Illi-
nois Press. E A. Bhively; Illinois Demo-
cratic association. Thomas Reece; Illi-
nois Military Tract association. Will Cur-
tis; Illinois Republican association, W. L.
Jones; Inland Dally Press association. A.
W. Glessner; Illinois Women's association
Rose u Colby; Indiana. A. B. Crampton;
Indiana Republican association. W. H.
Craie: Indiana Northern^aswoclation. Will
E. IVeson; Indiana Southerly association.
W. 8. Chambers; Iowa. W. F. Parrott;
Iowa Northeastern association, G. P.
Linn; Iowa Upper Des Moines association,
C. D. Hellen; Indian Territory Will Ster-
ling; Kansas. S. W McGarrah; Kansas
North Central association. W. L. Cham-
bers; Kansas Seventh district associa-
tion. W. L. Hope; Kentucky. Paul L.
Moore; Louisiana. Chas. E. Schwlng,
Maine. E. A. Merrlmnn; Maryland Penin-
sular asaorlatlon, F. C. Usllton; Missouri,
W. R. Painter; Missouri Northeastern as-
sociation, John W. Jackson; Missouri
Northwestern, 8. L. Robertson; Nebraska.
T M. Johnson; New York, H. J Knapp,
fCow England. E. H. Pearee; Michigan,
George T. Campbell; Minnesota. H. C.
Hotaling; Minnesota Northwestern. \\ . R.
Hodges; ^fisaourl, J. H. Duke; North
Carolina. J. J. Ferrlss; Ohio. William Mil-
ler; Ohio Buckeye association. Ben F.
dayman; Ohio Editorial asaorlatlon, C. B.
MoCov- Ohio Hocking Valley. C. E. Bry-
an; oklahoma, Fnuik H. Greer. Oregon.
William J. Clarke; Pennsylvania. Robert
H. Thomas Jr ; Rhode T« *nd frank N.
Potter; South DaV# ta, R A
Texas. W A Johnson. Telia* Pr—
PAUL MORTON
PAUL MORTON CHOSEN FOR .
THE EQUITABLE CHAIRMAN
Takes Charge of the Affairs of Big Concern and Immediately Fol-
lowing his Acceptance, Hyde, Alexander, Tarbel, Wilson
And Mclntyre Send in Their Resignations
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♦ WEATHER. «
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♦ Washington, June 9.—Forecast: 4
+ Oklahoma And Indian Territory— +
+ Saturday, scattered showers; Sun- +
♦ day cooler. 4
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J. Buee; Tennessee. James Perry; Utah.
J. E. Dlehl; Washington, William A.
Steele; Wisconsin, H. E. Sole; Clarence
Speery; Wyoming. J. F. Mills. No com-
mitteemen were named for Massachu-
setts and Washington, D. C.
Colonel Dymond. the new president.
Is a resident of New Orleans and editor
of the Louisiana I'ianter and Sugar Man-
ufacturer. He la a state senator, presi-
dent of the Louslslana Good Road asso-
ciation and president of the state press
association. First Vice President Jivnkln
Is editor of the Sterling. Kansas. Bulle-
tin, ex-presldent and corresponding sec-
retary of the state press association.
Second Vice President aVrner Is
state printer, ^ate labor commis-
sioner and edltm- of the Lexington.
C., Dispatch. Third Vice President
Niblack is editor of the Guthrie leader
and a state senator. The two secretaries
and tha treasurer were re-elected. Presi-
dent Screws announced that Dymond for
president, secured the largest vote, 38t .
ever given a candidate for president of
the National Editorial association.
Moat of the morning waa taken up In
a drive, over the city, In carriages and
other vehicles and In street car rides.
There were many exclamations of sur-
prise and pleasure at th# development of
the rcsidenoe portion of the city, the
beauty of the streets and yards, and the
general appearance. During the morning
session addresses were delivered by Will-
iam Allen White. of Emporia, Kan.; Wm.
Southern, Jr.. independence, Mo., and H.
B. Gltotrap, of Chandler.
EXCURSION AT ENID
National Editorial Association
Junket Stops at West Side Me-
tropolis-Interesting Program
Special Dispatch to the State Capital
linid, Ok., Jurve 9—The editorial ex-
cursion of the National Editorial associ-
ation arrived in the city this evening as
the guests of the WcsL, Side metropolis.
The town was brilliantly illuminated with
electric lights and other handsome deco-
rations. All the places of business were
open and the entire city turned out to
welcome the distinguished guests.
There was a brief program at the opera
house. W. 8. Whittlngton gave the ad-
dress of welcome. He aald In part; "-You
have come from one good city to another.
We welcome you and feel honored by
your presence. The town is yours, take
It."
Edmond Frant^ spoke briefly on "Enid."
A number «>f the national editors respond-
ed and assured the people of Enid that
they felt they were glad to be there. The
town was lively and a general good time
was had. The special left at 12 for
Snyder.
G. K. WRIGHT DEAD .
ONE OF N. E. A. EXCURSIONISTS
• DIE8 EN ROUTE.
Special Dispatch to tne State Capital.
Marshall. Okla.. June 9—A very sad
event happened enroute on the olltorlal
association trip. G. K. Wright, from Illi-
nois. who is accompanying his daughter,
Miss F. A E. Wright, of the Hinsdale,
111.. Herald, was suddenly stricken with
apoplexy and died before medical assist*
ance could be afforded.
Hie was an old man of 70 years and has
"I f,r ,.f
on tha entire arty.
New York, June 9—Paul Morton has
accepted the position of chairman of the
board of directors of the Equitable. Inv
mediately following the acceptance of
Mr. Morton the resignations were ten-
dered of President Alexander, First Vice
President Hyde, Second Vice President
Tarbell, Third Vice President Wilson and
Fourth Vice President Mclntyre. •
The resignations were tendered to Mr
Morton wlg> accepted the position of
chairmanship on condition that he should
have a free hand as to measures and
men. Mr. Hyde has agreed, it Js said, to
divest himself of his stock in the manner
.outlined by the superintendent of state
Insurance, ♦namely, that the policy hold-
ers have a representation of 28 against
24 directors for the stockholders.
Mr. Hyde has agreed to dispose of a
majority of his stock In the Equitable to
polit y holders represented by Thpmas F.
Ryan.
OKLAHOMACTTT READY
Editors are to get the Best That
Place can CJivs—JVlillers of
Two Territories There
SpeciaS L^spatch to the Stale (^apltal.
Oklahoma City, Okla., Juno 9.—Okla-
homa City will have on glad rags tomor-
row when the editors of the natb>nAl as-
sociation and the Millers and Grain Deal-
ers of ^he 1'nlted States come to visit
the greeted city in the southwest. For
the past two days merchants have been
decorating, and today bunting is going
up by the hundred yards. Flags are being
put liberally, in all the conspicuous
places 1^1 the frosts of buildings, used In
catching the hunting In graceful folds
over the windows from top to bottom
of tlve building"-. aStore windows are re-
ceiving special attention, in the way of
cleaning and red raped, streets are being
cleaned, thought they ure never in bad
appearance, and exerythlng is being done
to show the citq off in Its best light. By
the addition to the crowd of the millers
and grain dealers now on their way for
a tour of the two territories, Oklahoma
City will have the moat • dlstlrvgullhcd
crowd of visitors in the city tomorrow
night that has ever been here, and the
people realising #thls are preparing to
entertain them right. The program as
outlined in the State Capital a few days
ago will be* carried out with whatever en-
tertainment for the millers added. Mayor
Messenbaugh has been uctlve for t'.ie
past few days In seeing that adequate
entertainment Is pr&pared for the edi-
tor^ and other visitors, and the city will
have done its part to the fulleat. it Is
said that an Invitation will be extended
by the olergy of Oklahoma City to those
of the editors who prefer to stay here
and attend church «than going to Blivs to
watch tha buffalo chase. It is expected
that many will accept the invitation.
SHRINERS I INITIATION.
Special Dispatch to the State Capital.
Oklahoma City, Okla., June 9.--Shrincrs
from the two 'territories held a cere-
monial ssesion at India Temple last night
and Initiated alxr.it fifty candidate*. A
buffet lunchjon was served In the hase-
ment of the India Temple. Many of the
prominent shrincrs from Oklahoma and
Indian Territory participated in the cere-
monies f<nd the session proveid very
pleasant, exceut to those who had to
walk the hot sand.
FOR SINGLE
STATEHOOD
Strong' Resolutions of Na-
tional Editors
DELAY IS C0INDEIV1INED
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Reflection on Good Faith and
Patriotism of Congress
NO TANGLING ALLIANCES
Guthrie is Thanked and Appre-
' ciation of Entertainment is Ex-
pressed in no Uncertain
Terms—Threatened I'rint-.
ers' Strike Condemned
The resolutions adopted by the Na-
tional Ed4torlal association • yesterday
afternoon express tha greatest satisfac-
tion at the maimer In which that body
has been entertained In Guthrie, strongly
urge Immediate single statehood as the
right of the people of Oklahoma, and In-
dian Territory, and condemn the ac-
tion of ^he international Typographical
Union of Ajnerlca preparing for a gen-
era*. strike. Jan. l. 1 *. as unjust and
unwarranted ai*l a menace to sound bus-
iness; The resolution In full follow:
For the twentieth time In anniatl con-
vention assembled, the National Editorial
association is the gueet of its felloe/ clti-
sens. Memory goes back to many Joy-
fully remembered and brilliant effort8 in
Its career, when the great hearts and
loyal generous Impulse's of the American
people have made pleasant and strewn
with rosea Its pathway. But no expsrl-
ence of Its members' trips liave been
fraught with more prectoua memories of
a boundless nnstlntW .ospltallty, of a
more* fervent heart to heart welcome,
of a more eager, generotis sacrifice to
every pleasure, wish and want, than that
afforded 'us In this beautiful, progres-
sive, ambitious city, the marvelous pro-
duct of this grand,#greait almost Incredi-
ble west. And in special acknowledge-
ment of the service and sacrifice that has
so largely contributed to thla gracious
consummation, be It
RESOLVED, that our deep gratitude Is
due, and our special thanks are tender-
ed:
1. To Colonel Frank G. Prouty and to
Bros. F. H. Greer and Leslie G. tflb-
lack for their constant, thoughtful and
tireless efforts In providing for our pleas-
tire and comfort.
2. To tho ladles, for their sweet min-
istrations to. and gracious reception of.
our wives and daughters. ,
3. To the people of Guthrie, for'their
hospitality, typical of the greatness,
grandeur and exhaustless riches illim-
itable domain.
4. To the press, for its notable enter-
prise. royal greeting and fraternal and
tireless Interest In contributing to our
entertainment. «nd;
5. To the Scottish Rite Masons of Okla^
homa 'and Indian Territory for opening
the doors of their marveloualy beautiful
home, an<l for so lavishly bestowing upon
STRONG STATEHOOD RESOLUTIONS
e
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The following are excerpts from tne resolutions adopted by the Editorial
Association yesterday.
. No experience of Its members' trips have been fraught with more precious
memories, of a boundless unstinted hospitality, of a more fervent heart to
heart welcome of a more generous «* ger sacrifice to every pleasure, wish
and want than In thls^eautlfal city." • •
•'Guthrie, this beautiful, ambitious and progressive city, tbe marvelous
product of this grand, great and almost incredible west."
"The arbitrary exclusion of Oklahoma from the brotherhood of states,
possessing as she does fourfold the essential requialtes. qualifications and
resource* for statehood. Is a reflection on the good faith and patriotism of
the national congress, and an Injustice that cannot be too speedily ret-
rieved."
"Resolved, that the National Editorial association express their earnest
hope and conviction that civic Justice to the people of, Oklahoma be no
longer delayed or Imperilled by extraneous Interests, but that she will be
speedily placed In the galaxy of states which she will so richly adorn."
"A personal Inspection of Oklahoma and Indian Territory oonvlnces us
that these two territories should be combined Into one great state. The
two have more than a million and a half of population. In wealth and civil-
isation, In all of the essentials of a great commonwealth, and we see no
reason why congress should longer delay the passage of a bill admitting
the state of Oklahoma." ,
"^e urge upon members of oongreas to lay aside ail personal differences,
and to harmonlie for the passage of a bill making one state of Oklahoma
and Indian Territory."
"We believe these two territories deserve to stand upon their own merits
with no other entangling alllancee "
"We hereby pledge the earneat support of our newspapers and our per-
sonal Influences to the accomplishment oCearly statehood for the people
of the twin territories.''
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TO SENATOR LONG
EX-DELEGATE FLYNN GIVES A
LARGE DINNER. %
8pecial Dispatch to the Stat^ Capital.
Oklahoma (*tty, Okla., June 9.—Ex-Dele-
gate Dennis T. Flynn gave a large din-
ner In honor of his guest Senator Chester
I. Lortg here this evennlg In the lx«e
Hotel. Covers were laid for one hundred
and fifty guests largely old friends of
Senator Long's.
No formal speeches were made but
toasts were infernally responded to after
the banquet. The affair was a brilliant
Access
Two Strong Gassers.
^Special Dispatch to the State Capital.
Sapulpa. I. T., June 9—Two strong gas
wells have been added to tlve Sapulpa
gas field in the last twenty-four l uor*
One was brought in by the John smith
company and the other by the 8«-
npany.
yield about one million cunic feet of gas
per day. Both *>f these companies have
franchises to supply the city Vith gas and
each^s making strenuous efforts to be
uous
the first to get the city piped.
William E. Curtis in Muskogee.
Special Dispatch to the Stato Capital.
Muskogee, I. T.. June 5)—William E.
Curtis, correspondent for the Chicago
Record-Herald, is her**. He will remain
a day or two and will then go to Okla-
a"'M meetlr.g of th Na
UC the
non.
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A LOVE TOAST TO MOTHER.
The following beautiful toast
was written by a Southern poet
and published In the New Orleans
# Picayune some years ago under
nom de plume. Mlsa Clay recited it
In her address on Thursday morning,
as a tribute to her mother, Mrs.
J. Withers Clay (who died In 1898)
who educated her children, and
prepared them for the struggles
of lifej
*i fill this cup •
To one made up
Of aTl the womanly grace|,
Of form most fair,
And beautiful hair,
♦ And the sweetest of female faces.
Her lovely eyes.
Like tropic skies
Smile on me in their gladness,
May naught severe
E'er bring a *ear,
To shadow them with sadness.
Her face so pure
4 In each contour
ls„hea/enly *ts beauty,
My heart is taught,
In secret thought,
To love her is my duty.
From ruby lips
To finger tips,
She's made of mortalj^lsses,
• Angels above
Who worship love
$/ould languish for her kisses.
# I quaff this cup
To one made up
Of grifte found In no other.
In whose true eyes,
r„^.. .,„rt®ove lies.
[ I drink It to mv MOTHER:" 4
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the strangers tha rich, rare, piice'esa
frultjf of their moat exquisite and inde-
scribable hospitality.
RESOLVED, that the thanks of the
association should he extended to the M.
K. A T. railway, the Santa Fe, the Rin k
Island. Frisco and the D. E. A G.. and
other transportation lines, for the splen-
did service provided for our transporta-
tion to Guthrie and other points, and to
the Western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies, for courtesies extended.
STATEHOOD.
RESOLVED, that civic and impartial
Justice la a cardinal principal of Amer-
ican institutions. Its unnecessary de-
privation Is a political crime. The arbi-
trary exclusion of Oklahoma from the
brotherhood of states, possessing as she
d*H-s four-fold tlie caaonti.il requisites,
qualification and maources of *tateho« d.
is a r^lectlon on th good faith and pa-
triotism of the national congress, and an
Injustice that cannot be too speedily re-
trelved; therefore bo It,
RESOLVED, that the National Edi-
torial association express tl*eir earneat
hope and conviction that civic justice to
the people of Oklahoma be no longer de-
layed or Imperiled by extraneous Inter-
ests. but that she will be speedily plac-
ed In the galaxy of start** which she will
so richly adorn.
Be It further resolved, that a personal1
inspection of Oklahoma and Indian Ter-
ritory oonvintves us that these two tt*rl-
torles should bo oombined Into one groat
state. The two have more than a mil-
li>m and a half population. In wealth and
civilisation, in all the essentials of a
great commonwealth, tjiey aro entitled
to stateliood, and we see no reason why
congress should lonfter delay the passage
of a bill admitting the state t>f Okla-
homa. We urge upon the members > f
congress to lay aside all personal dif-
ferences, and to harmonise for thf pas-
sage# of a bill making one state of
Oklahoma and Indian /Territory.
We believe that these two territories
deserve to stand upon their own merits,
with no other entangling alliances.
We hereby pledge the earnest support
of our n«'wrf*apers and our personal Influ-
ences to the accomplishment of early
statehood for Clie people of the twin tei*-
rltories. t
RESOLVED, that the sum of one hun-
dred dollars be und Is hereby appropriat-
ed from the treasury of this association
to purchase a suitable testimonial for
our worthy retiring president, Major W.
W. Screws.
RESOLVED fupthoT. that a committee
of three members be appointed to, pur-
chase such testimoniel. sind present It in
the name of this association tosthe re-
tiring president. Major W. W. Screws.
RESOLVED.* that whereas the impre*-
slotuhas gone abroad that the manner in
which the member^* of this association
shall spend the Sabbath, June 11, has
been officially fixed by this association
and" whereas no such action h^s ever
been taken, be It resolved, that the ques-
tion of how Its members shall spend the
Sabbath Is a matter for them to deter-
mine and answer for individually.
PRINTERS ACTION CONDEMNED. i
■^rhereas. the right of liberty of <ic- '
*tlon In conscience, and the management
of one's own affairs, under the limitations
i>f the jaw. and with due regards to the
rights oT others InalienafHe, and
Whereas. J|ny refdrictlons upon the
untramiiftied cxei-fW of this right is an
assault upon personal liberty and a men-
ace to the free institutions of this coun-
try. and
Whereas. the International Typo- j
graphical Union, of America, has given '
notice that Its membership will, on and
after January 1. 1906. ceas work under
conditions now prevailing, and will &■-
mrtnd and command that eight hours of
labor shall constitute a day's work, and
that the price paid for the same shall he
that a nine hour day regardless of
tl^- conditions of supply and demand, or
of local environments, or of the friend-
ly relations that may prevail between the
emplo>-er and employe, snd
„ wit. - < ti- I : r :. .
to be revolutionary and demoralizing, In
Its effect on business conditions and Its
appliestk>n prejudicial and unjust to the
widely diversified InterefSs of tho craft,
therefore be It
Resolved, that It is the sense of this
association that such action upon tho
part of the Typographical Union would
be arbitrary, unreasonable and unjust,
and that it oordially approves of, and
fraternally commend* tho position of the
United Typo*he* erf America in resent-
ing the lni|H> ltloii and declaring that the
relations of employe and employer must
not be menaced by combinations and con-
spiracy, and the interests of tho latter
hasarded, and of the former aacrlflcsd.
Resolved further, that In the Interests
of peace, harmony and Justice, and <rf
tho good rotation that now and that
should continue to prevail In tho craft,
this association suggests to the United
Typographical Union, soon to assemble
fn annual convention, the advisability of
rescinding this action and not to porse^
vere in the attempt to accomplish by
combination, menace and force what the
principles of sound business, and of un-
tmm neled Justice would not warrant.
DEPARTURE OP VISITORS
Crowds Bid Farewell at the De-
pot—U aiving of Handker-
chiefs and Cheering
The scene around the union depot waa
a most inspiring once at the departure
of the special train yesterday afternoon,
bearing the, members of the National
Editorial association, and t.h<* Oklahoma
newspaper men, to Enid, which begins
the trip through Oklahoma and Indian
Territory. It was a fitting climax to the
sucoeesful three days convention which
closed yesterday.
At 640 p. m. the visitors an friends be-
gan td gat her. at the the (roUuie
people bidding friends,jnanitof them the
result of the meeting hor. good hyv. and
giving them their best wishes. The bond
played while the train drew away * from
the depot, und 011 both platforms on
either side of Uie long Pullman train,
scrowds of Guthrie people were standing,
and tbe windows ef fa train were open,
filled with the t#llors. fft'ing the good
by.- handshake. As 'he train left there
was a continual shouting of 'Whose aU
right?" "Gathrif," from the departing
visitors, Tlie crowd remained on the
platform, until the* train rounded the
curve of the D. E. and G. four blocks
north of the depot, and many handker-
• chiefs could be eon waiving from tly>
open windows.
Convention notes
They are a Jolly bunch of good fellows
that we hate to part with but live In
hop<*tt* they will come again to the
STATE OF OKLAHOMA.
TH% Pennsylvania delegation's trouble
caused some one to rem irk that they
did not need to come to Oklahoma to
wash their dirty linen. Majah Hariris
overheard the remark and vet'tared tffiit
water was to scarce an article In Ok- 1
lahoma, for it. «
B.ickC tmpbell of the \^aukouiis U"r
net famed for hf* pepper and salt colTmn
Is taking in the meeting. But-k thinks
that this is a great thing fur Oi# 'homa
rle's energy
Ing successfull
in "I
and public spirit In at
attempt-
ich a big affair.
Colonel Frank Prouty is tired out. He
Mas worked in for the success
of the imotit kT and can now feel well
rewarded -far *'l ""r A groat deal of
the credit for the meeting is due Frank
Prouty who has pr . >:n an liktafatigabbP
.rlfor Whpni
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NEWSPAPERS
AND REFORM
Characteristic Address b\
.William Allen White
TAIL IS. SWALLOWED
Bulldog of Reform About M
Turn Inside Out
I HEN A FINE COUNTRY
Everyone is Engaged in Reform-
Ine Someone Else says Famous
Kansas*Editor Who wonders
What Roosevelt Would do
As a Country Editor
The feature of the morning rrt-ir'-n was
the inimitable address of Mr. William
Allen White, of the Emporia Oasetta.
Th«^ audkwe 1 Waned intently to the
characteristic paper. It follow*.
This Is a day of reform. Bveryhody is
engaged in reforming some one else. The
preachers are reforming the nwsrapap.Mii.
the newspapers are reforming tlve poli-
ticians. tho. politicians are reforming the
railroads, the rallrouds are reforming die
tariff magnate*, the tariff magnates are
reforming Standard Oil, and Standard Oil
Is reforming th« preanliers—so the hnppy
Circle Is completed, and when the bull-
dog of reform finally does catch his till
and swallow it and turn himself Inside
out, we shall have a fine country. Gen-
erally speaking most reformers are carry-
ing their reform as a side line. They
mako travelling expanses on it. It doesn t
cost the preachers anything to reform
newspapers. In fact the preachers get a
good deal of top of column next to read-
ing matter apace out of It that they
would hardly get If they devoted thetn-
selvea to tho perseverance of the saints,
and hlglf^r criticism, ft "est tha-
politicians anything to reform the rail-
roads—not ,that any one knows of.e The
politicians Keep right on riding on trans-
portation from the jaw department of the
railroads, while whooping It -ip for rail-
road reform, and it dtw sn't coat the rull-
road prealdents anything to he for tnrlff
reform, and what's more, it doesn't seem
to hurt the tariff. If the railroad mag-
nates were &a serious about tariff reform
as they are to noe tlie trusts get thelf
rebates, there would be some tariff reform.
And ftio beneficiaries of tl«e tariff aren't
losing much by reforming the Standard
Oil. Any one can, reform Standard OK.
y Is the punching bug In the national re-
formatory that we all try our muerie on.
Standard Oil and Its associates form a
whole carnival of p!e«asure— one round of
Joy for the reformers In one booth are
.the Rockefellers and Henry Rogers, and
their friends, and It costs nothing to
throw at th«* e babies, and every time
you hit a baby In the Standard Oil booth
you ge>t a fine cigar; two babies two
cigars, and three babies a subscription to
Everybody's magasine. * "
COSTS TO REXFORM. *
The only place in this bright and more
or less beautiful world, where reform
takes the l^dr and the hide, and tbe tafl
thereunto appertaining. Is in a newspa-
per office. It costs a newspaper to go
into the reform business. If you tackle
tiie ift-e-f trust, brother editors, wwj win
hear from It when you make a contract
for Vigoral, und the*>eef extracts. If you
tackle the railroads you wll* get a chance
to see more scenery to the square mile
when you trawl than yrt have been used
to observing. If yo utacklo the politicians
they will start another paper which won't
hurt you particularly except as It is a dis-
grace to the honorable profession in
jk-hlch you are shining. If you whack
away at SUndard OH there is danger of
losing your Mica Axle Grease and para-
flr.e candles advertising, and If you are
for Sunday closing ygu lose your tobacco
and cigar ;^'d m,lIt nutrlne advertislrtg.
Yet you must reform something. The
people demand reform, and If they don't
got it they will stop the puper. After
. !..ng >« ~-i >n of mentation and prayer
the Gasette has corns to the eonclualon
that the only safe thing to refornt Is the
K;;.-.-lan navy. It needs the reform and
the csar only gets our valuable pipers
through a clipping bureau, and If he
should decide to blister the vavnlsh "if
several clipping bureaus, no one would
, re much. The thing for all true^ re-
formers to do. therefore, Is to ^ M>r
ti tatg Did you notice that our
loM-d president—the most exalt..1 trust
11 r, and reformersslmo, '• - * it!-- week
piss d a few hot ones to t •tz-ir. Ih.it
mean.-* that he is merely getting his
br«nh.
home fight.
csar. who Is always for pea.-e anyway,
and It will give the president a ■ h ince to
g.f ids wind in th- Panama matter.
PRESIDENT IS AN EDITOR.
The president Is o successful reformer.
He has done many useful tilings, In a
Ha has h'td the Mg national
1 tut 1 nc "> 1' ■ ' 11
sparring for position In th< big •
Ight. H« knows It won't hurt the*
fh
stage and has been
fo
tnder the limelight
<r fifteen years. He has worn the cham-
.. ft.*
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Greer, Frank H. The Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 17, No. 43, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 10, 1905, newspaper, June 10, 1905; Guthrie, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc125921/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.