The Hartshorne Sun. (Hartshorne, Okla.), Vol. 18, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1912 Page: 3 of 6
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THE FIGHT IS ON
Senatorial Battle Between Owen
and Haskell Promise to be
Hard Fought One.
The announcement of former
Governor C. N. Ilnskell that he
is a candidate for the United
States senate, opposing United
States Senator Kobert L. Owen,
marks the beginning of a cam-
paign which is expected to be
the most sensational since the
first gubernational campaign,
when Haskell opposed Truce for
the nomination. No political eon
test in which Haskell is a candi-
date can be other than sensation-
al, as bis nrincipal stock Ln trade
consists in hurling thunderbolts
into the camp of the "enemy.'"
It begins to appear that no
third man will enter the contest.
Chief Justice Robert L. Williams
will not be a candidate. It is
said Williams will be satisfied
to have Haskell in the senate,
where he will be out of his way
in 1914, when, in all probability,
Williams will be a candidate for
governor to succeed Governor
Cruce.
The remarkable feature of Has-
kell's campaign up to :ln pres-
ent, for he really began his cam-
paign months before he announ-
ced, has been the way he has
been able to placate former po-
litical enemies in his party. Sev-
eral state leaders ami state of-
ficials are boosting Haskell's can-
didacy who were his most bit-
ter enemies while lie was gov-
ernor. As a matter of fact there
are few politicians in the Demo-
cratic party at this time who can-
not be classed as Haskell's sup-
porters.
The politicians are predicting
that Haskell will be nominated
next August by 15,000 plurality
over Owen. The ultimate result
of the contest, however, will
depend upon the relative strength
of Haskell and Owen with the
groat mass of Democrats of the
state. Whether the former gov-
ernor cau exercise his "magical
spell" over the voters is an open
question. Senator Owen's record
as a United States senator is con-
sidered good by his own party.
It is probable that the chief base
of attack by Haskell and his
partisans will be Owen's record
as an Indian attorney and lob-
byist before he became United
States senator and his relations
to the Democratic organization
of the state. On the other hand,
it is considered1 probable that
Haskell's administration of af-
fairs while governor will be laid
bare under the spot light by
Senator Owen before the cam-
paign is ended. The possibilities
that present themselves when
these matters come under dis-
cussion give rise to the convic-
tion among politicians that the
senatorial contest will be "spec-
tacular," to say the least.
Should the former governor de-
feat Senator Owen in the prim-
ary, in all probability he will
have won the senatorial toga, as
Oklahoma legislatures consider
themselves bound by the prim-
ary result. One course will be
left open to the Owen adherents
in the event that Haskell should
secure the greatest primary vote,
and that would be to make a con-
certed effort to elect a majority
of Republicans to the house of
representatives.
There is no possibility that en-
ough Republicans could be elect-
ed to the house to give the party
a majority of the votes on point
ballot, owinif to the large num-
ber of Democratic holdover sen-
ators, but a Republican house
■could1 hold the balance of power
in a itch a way as to dictate whom
the Democrats should select for
•enator, or at least bring about a
deadlock. Of course, it is ques-
tionable whether Owen Democrats
would resort to such means to
elect their candidate, but similar
combinations have been formed
in other states. Even without
the efforts of dissatisfied Demo-
crats there is a possibility of the
Republicans securing a majority
Of the next House. This ia ad-
mitted freely by Democrats in
private conversation when they
view present political conditions
in Oklahoma.
The menace of a Cruoe-Owen
combination no longer is staring
the former governor in the face.
Most of the Cruce administration
wheel horses already are for Has-
kell, and it is whispered about
in administration circles that,
during a rccent visit of Haskell
to Oklahoma City, an understand-
ing was reached by Haskell with
the present administration whe re-
by each is to say no unpleasant
things of tlu; other and the (.'race
organization men are to be left
free to pursue their own cours"
in the senatorial fight.
It is said by administration
men that Cruce, by publishing a
comparison of the expenses of
state government at the close of
the present fiscal year with the
expenses of government during
a similar period in the Haskell
administration, could do consid-
erable damage to Haskell's can-
didacy. On the other hand, the
present governor does not care
to cause a split in his own organ-
ization by openly espousing tlie
cause of S„..ator Owen, as Has-
kell has q tly slipped into the
Grace administration family and
won the allegiance of a majority
of its members. Some of the
Cruce men also held office un-
der the Haskell regime, some
fear the unrelenting force of the
Haskell pen, which does not hesi-
tate to bare a man's private re-
cord to the world, and some de-
sire to follow the former gov-
ernor because they say "He does
things," and they believe he will
he elected.
Owen thus far has paiel little
attention to politicians, but for
sonic time lias been busy with
the electorate of the state,
through congressional literature
and through the advocacy of so-
called "progressive'" ideas such
as purity of election, initiative
and referendum, recall of judges
and the publication of all cam-
paign contributions.
Senator Owen also has organ
ized the National Federation of
Democratic Clubs, with a state,
county and precinct organization
in Oklahoma. This club has the
backing of William J. Bryan,
who is lending the columns of
The Commoner to its support and
who evidently is favorable to
Owen's candidacy.
Senator Owen has the disad-
vantage of being tied to his
duties at the national capital,
while Haskell is busy trying to
wrest his toga from him. Wheth-
er Owen will leave Washington
before congress adjourns and
come to Oklahoma to meet the
former governor in the "lists"
remains to be seen. When he
does come to Oklahoma the cam-
paign will open in earnest.
AGREED ON BILL
Owen Bill for Sale of Surface to
be Reported For Pass-
age Soon.
The sub-committee of the house
Indian affairs committee, to
which was referred the Owen
bill, providing for the sale of
the surface of the Choctaw anil
Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands,
after that measure had been sub-
stituted for the Carter bill and
passed by the senate, has readi-
ed an agreement and at the next
meeting of the committee it will
report a measure with the re-
commendation that it be passed.
Several amendments have been
made in the Owen bill by the
house sub-committee, among the
chief ones being the striking out
of the clause which provides for
the appraisal of the mineral
rights at the same time the sur-
face is appraised.
Another amendment provider
that the minerals and the sur-
face shall be held separate in
the deeds.
An amendment is also attach-
ed providing that the minerals
under the penitentiary site at
McAleister cannot be mined oth-
er than for penitentiary purpos-
es so long as the title to the
same is held by the Choctaw and
Chickasaw tribes.
It is also provided that the set-
tlement of differences arising in
the separation of minerals and
surface and the subsequent de-
velopment of both shall be by
means of arbitration. The Owen
provision relating to the sub-
sidence of th - surface in eas'
of mining operations is stricken
out. but in practically all other
respects the provisions are the
s'ime as they passed the sunt.1
recently.
With the agreement of the
sub-committee it is expected that
early consideration can W se-
cured on the final disposition of
the measure.
PROTECTION FOR ASSESSORS
High Taxes Makes Rough Sled-
ding for Officials at Tulsa.
Tax assessors of Tulsa county,
who began their annual round
last week declare the task is
one of great tribulation and that
often they are threatened with
violence. So aroused have tax-
payers of that county become
over taxes they declare confis-
catory in some instances that
there now is on foot a move to
compel a reduction in both valu-
ation and levy.
An assessor in Tulsa county
usually is greeted, "If you peo-
ple can't cut down taxes. no
need to stop here." Assessors
have been refused admittance to
so many homes and threatened
with rough treatment so often,-
it was stated Saturday, that th jy
will accord police protection. Tul-
sa county officials have prom-
ised lower taxes next year, and
the taxpayers say They are go-
ing to see that they get them.
CONFIDENCE
We Back up Our Stataements
with Our Personal Reputa-
tion and Money.
We are so positive that we can
relieve constipation, no matter
how chronic it may be, that we
offer to furnish the medicine free
of all cost if we fail!.
We think that it is worse than
useless to attempt to cure con-
stipation with cathartic drugs.
Cathartics may do much harm.
They may cause a reaction, .irri-
tate and weaken the bowels, and
make constipation more chronic.
Constipation is often accom-
pished and may be caused by
weakness of the nerves and mus-
cles of the large intestine or
colon. To expect a cure you
must therefore tone up and
strengthen those parts and re-
store them to healthier activity.
The discovery of the active
principle of our remedy involved
the labor of skillful research
cliemists. This remedy produces
results such as are expected from
the bast of the best-known in-
testinal tonics, anel it is particul-
arly prompt in its results.
We want you to try Rexall
Orderlies on our guarantee. They
arc exceedingly pleasant to take
and are ideal for children. They
apparently act directly on the
nerves and muscles of the bow-
els, having, it would seem, a
neutral action on other organs
or glands. They do not purge
or cause inconvenience. If they
do not positively cure chronic
or habitual constipation and thus
relieve the myriads of associate
or dependent chronic ailments,
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Try liexall Orderlies at our risk.
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can obtain Rexall Remedies in
this community only at our store
—'Thu Rexall Store. N. E. Tuell,
druggist, Hartshorne, Okla.
Can't look well, eat well or feel
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exercise, keep clean and you will
have long life.
Hives, eczema, Itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothinR. Doeine' Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All drugglata sell It.
WATCH
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As the boys are not allowed to par-
ticipate in Piano or Popularity contests
we propose at this time to give them a
chance to earn a fine present for a little
work, and prove to the public that they
can make as fine a showing as the
girls. Accordingly THE SUN has made
arrangements to give absolutely FREE
for a short time only
A GENUINE INGER-
SOLL DOLLAR
WATCH
Sold the world over for $1.00 and
absolutely guaranteed for one year
to every boy securing for us two
new yearly subscriptions io THE
SUN at $1.00 each.
NOW'S YOUR CHANCE, BOYS—Every one of you wants a
watch. You had hoped that Santa Claus would biing you one
but he didn't—and you were disappointed. Bat now THE
SUN offers to give you one absolutely free for a few minutes'
work. As soon as you read this, ask your father if he takes
THE SUft. If he docs not, tell him about how easily you can
get a watch free—and he'll help you gladly. Then put on your
hat and run over to th"i neighbor's and get them to subscribe.
That's all there is to it. When you get the TWO NEW SUB-
SCRIBERS bring their names and the $2.00 to THE SUN
office and get your watch.
THE GREATEST PREMIUM EVER OFFERED BY A LOCAL PAPER
We are offering this inducement for two reasons:
1. We want every boy in the county to have a watch, and
2. We want every family in the county a subscriber to The
Hartshorne Sun.
We believe this offer will help to accomplish both.
YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW EASY IT IS TO EARN THIS WATCH
Any one of these watches that proves defective within one
year will be repaired or replaced free of charge by Joe
Yourman, the Hartshorne Jeweler.
Remember, However, That We Are Offering These Prizes
FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
If you wish, you may send your names and remittance by
mail, adding 15 cents additional for postage and registry fee.
and the watch will be sent you promptly.
The Hartshorne Sun
Hartshorne, Okla.
"Largest Paid-llp Circulation in Pittsbnrf County Outsidi of McAlistir"
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Allen, Jasper M. The Hartshorne Sun. (Hartshorne, Okla.), Vol. 18, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1912, newspaper, February 8, 1912; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc151906/m1/3/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.