The Weekly Examiner. (Bartlesville, Indian Terr.), Vol. 13, No. 15, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 15, 1907 Page: 4 of 8
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BV EXAMINER I'VBLISIIINU t <>.
J. R. SMILEY
HOWARD SHARP.
Managing Editor.
Olty Editor.
THE EXAMINEE la published every Sat-
urday morning at Bartlesville, Indian Ter-
ritory, and has been admitted by th£ Pos-
tal Department for transmission through
the malls as second class matter.
THK KXAM1NKK If tb« OldMt QtWiptper
published In the oil fields of Indian Terri-
tory and It circulates extensively among
oil operators and people Interested In and
Identified with the petroleum Industry.
The Examiner covers a wide area of Ok-
lahoma and Indian Territories, Is read in
every state in the Union and circulates
throughout the Dominion of Canada. Ad-
vertisers find It unexcelled as a medium
by which to reach the public with their
announcements. Advertising rates fur-
nished on application.
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One Year (Invariably In advance).
Six Months ... 75
Four Months 50
No subscriptions accepted for a less period
than four months. Remit by bank draft,
postal money order or express order to
EXAMINER PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Bartlesville, I. T.
SATURDAY june 15
THE CITT PRINTING CONTRACT.
Three weeks ago the Examiner
tendered to the city council a bid
for the city printing, fixing the
price in that bid at a figure it be-
lieved to be fair to it and to the
city—a price affording the Exam-
iner a profit and not extortionate
upon the city. Both the Uncle
Josh News and the Enterprise sub-
mitted bids at the same time, but
the special committee to which the
bids were referred rejected all
bids, giving as a reason therefor
that they had not been properly
advertised for. When new bids
were asked for the Examiner sub-
mitted its former hid without
change and was awarded the con-
tract. Immediately both of its
contemporaries began heaping
abuse upon the members of the
council declaring that the tax-pay-
ers of the city were being defraud-
ed. If either of the two papers
imagine that any one is being
fooled by the anguish and tears
with which ihev have flooded their
columns over alleged wrongs of
the poor tax-payer, they are ruig-
|&ken. It is evident to the most
obtuse that their only concern was
that they did not receive the con-
tract. The Enterprise showed
bow inuch it had the interests of
the ta> Pa3'ers at heart when on
Monday night of this week it pre-
sented t n extortionate bill for the
publication of a city notice for
which tbe Examiner made no
charges whatsoever. The Uncle
Josh News, which possesses neith-
er the ability or the material for
doing the work, has openly
charged the Examiner with bring-
ing undue influence to bear upon
the members of the council, in or-
der to secure the contract. The
city council is composed of the
most representative business men
of Bartlesville and that they could
be influenced to do other than
what they believed to be for the
best interests is too absurd a charge
to be worthy of denial. Not a
single member of the council has
ever been asked by any represen-
tative of the Examiner to use his
influence in its behalf. It merely
submitted its bid in the regular
way anil the members of the coun-
cil were at liberty to accept or de-
cline it. The Examiner's bid for
the city's advertising was higher
than the Enterprise's or the Uncle
Josh News' bid for the reason that
the value of the Examiner's space
is three or four times as much as
the Enterprise's or the Uncle Josh
News' space. The federal gov-
ernment has never been solicited
by the Examiner for the publica-
tion of legal notices, yet the de-
partment of the interior has been
using its advertising columns
for years.
At the time the Examiner was
awarded the contract it was not
aware that any reason existed why
the bid should not be accepted. It
has since been apprised of the ex-
istence of any ordinance under
which it is disqualified from ac-
cepting the contract. According-
ly, the management of the Exam-
iner this week addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the mayor and
city council:
"The management of the Weekly Exami-
ner has been apprised that a legal Impedi-
ment to the acceptance of the Examiner's
bid for doing the city printing exists l>e-
cause of an ordinance which forbids the
awarding of contracts to a company with
which any city official Is connected.
"The management of the Examiner ten-
dered a bid for the city printing In the ordi-
nary conduct of Its business and was una-
ware of the terms of this ordinance. While
no member of the city council Is a stock-
holder In this company two of the city of-
ficials are, and for this reason the Examiner
begs to withdraw Its bid."
It is understood that the Enter-
prise, the only other paper in town
having facilities to do trie work, is
barred for the same reason as the
Examiner, so that the contract
will of necessity go to the Uncle
Josh News. It would be a matter
of interesting conjecture to know
what impression that mangy sheet
would create for Bartlesville
abroad, carrying the line "official
city paper" at the head of its dinky
editorial column, but fortunately
the Uncle Josh does not circulate
abroad.
NO DARK HORSES.
The small vote in Washington
county at the state primarv elec-
tion is attributable wholly to the
fact that the nominees for county
officers were not selected at the
same time and in the same way.
When this matter was up for con- [
sideration by the members of the j
county central committee it was
argued that a primary might re-
sult in giving to Bartlesville too
largo a share of the candidates,
while a delegate convention would
have the effect to distribute the
offices throughout the county, giv-
ing to each section proper repre-
sentation on the ticket. This much
desired result will no doubt be ac-
complished by the convention to-
day and the candidates in making
their announcements have in a
measure taken this into considera-
tion. Any attempt to bring out
"dark horses" should and doubt-
less will be frowned upon by the
delegates. Bartlesville is at least
sure of getting the following otti
cers: Representative, register of
deeds, county surveyor, coroner
and one of the county commis-
sioners. It has four candidates
for sheriff and may properly urge
its claim for that office, but to at-
tempt to corral others in the
eleventh hour cannot fail to have
the disastrous result of arraying
the county against tho city when
the election is finally held. If
there are any weak spots in the
list of candidates, an attempt to
strengthen them snould have been
made weeks ago. The candidates
now in tho field entered the race
in good faith. They have spent
their time and money in making
the canvass, a fact that the dele-
gates will doubtless take into con-
sideration. Should the convention;
fail to agree upon any of them and 1
candidates of the dark horse va-
riety are necessary to a choice, let I
them come from the county and
not the city stables. Bartlesville
seems more than likely to land the j
shrievalty ami this with the other I
offices it is already assured of
would seem all that it is entitled J
to.
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BARTLESVILLE. /NO. TER.
the next Republican nominee for
the presidency?"
The Washington correspondent
of the St. Louis Republic wires
his paper as follows: "The peo-
ple of the southwest, and especial-
ly the people of Oklahoma, must
expect only one thing, and that is
that the president will bar the
doors of the Union to Oklahoma,
will refuse to accept the constitu-
tion and refuse to proclaim the
state admitted if any plausible
ground is left to support such ac-
tion by him. The reason is, as
frequently stated in the Republic,
simply that the president as the
head of the Republican party is
anxious to preveut Oklahoma from
casting its electoral vote against
President Murray, of the con-
stitutional convention offers a re-
ward of £500 to any person who
will point out any time before Au-
gust 1, any article, section or
clause of the constitution, the
elimination of which is tho price
of statehood. Here is a chance
for our distinguished citizen, Col.
William Higgins to get busy and
not only secure the $500, but se-
cure for us the blessings of local
self-government.
While the Delaware peach crop
fails annually, and the wheat and
corn crops may occasionally go to
the bad, there has never been a
failure of the crop of June brides
recorded. To be convinced of this
fact, one has but to note the num-
erous marriages that have occurred
in Bartlesville during the past
fortnight.
A NEW ONE
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Tramp
YOU OFTEN SEE
UPON TOM, DICK and
HARRY'S FEET.
Why is it they Look so neat?
They've CARMAN Shoes
Upon Their Feet.
While some mighty good men
were defeated at the primaries last
Saturday, some mighty good men
were nominated. Indeed, the
Democracy will continue to fur-
nish the new state its best political
timber for many years to come.
Van Hoy Realty Company
First Door North of Court House. BARTLESVILLE, I. T
A new 5 room and bath cottage; east front, twelve foot porch,
bath room, pantry, closets, fifty foot lot, high and sightly. This for
only $1600. It is encumbered for §8oo, make a small cash payment,
pay a monthly sum, assume the incumbrance and take the place. It
is a snug home, and is far ahead of paying rent.
A nice, west front lot, 50 feet, for $250, on terms of one-fourth
cash, balance in equal payments, of six, twelve and eighteen months.
This lot will sell for more money before fall.
A four room house on a corner, and one of the best, on the west
side, for,$1200; the owner wants &900 cash, the balance can run at a
low rate of interest.
The Children Like
Our Candy
because of its delicious flavor and
weetness. Their parents know it to
be pure, fresh and wholesome—also
that it's a cheap treat for their little
ones. Take home the smallest or
argest parcel we sell and satisfy
yourself of the merits of our con-
fections.
Although the defeat of our r" a r> t o T .
home candidates. Col. Tom George h A J I BURN & CLARY
and Hon. W. T. Sidell, was a
great disappointment, Bartlesville
can be depended upon to rally to
the support of their successful op-
ponents.
The magnificent vote give to
Col. Robert L. Owen throughout
the entire new state proves con-
clusively that he is the most popu-
lar Democrat in Oklahoma.
For Coroner.
Tb ' Examiner Is authorized to announce
John N. MoOallihtkk, of Bartle sville', as a
candidate* for the nomination for Coroner,
■abject to the action of the* Democratic
nominating convention June 15
IN LEATHERS
For Representative.
Tin. Kxamlner In authorized to announce
William Si-ki k. of Dewey, as a candidate
for the nomination for Representative from
Washington county, subject to the action
of the Republican convention.
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Correct Styles at Lowest Prices.
$4.00, 3.50 and 3.00.
Handsome souvenirs, "Queen Louise" Pocket Mirrors, with every pair of shoes.
Carman Shoeman
For sheriff,
Tho Kxamlner Ia authorized to announce
Uahvky ("Hiiv") Fi i.i.kn, of Bartlesville,
BH ft candidate for the nomination for
HherlfT of Washington county, Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Republican con-
vention.
The Kxamlner I* authorized to announce
William Kkklkk ih a candidate for
HherlfT of Washington county, oklahoma,
■ubject to the action of the Republican
party.
Recruiting Office Reopened
Sargeaot Mack Dray returned lo
Bartlesville last week ami reopened
the United States army recruiting sta-
tion. He again has his office in tho
Woodring building. After a stay of
several month* here last year Mr.
Bray was transferred to CofToyvllle
and thence to Vinita. lie came here
from the latter place. Sotno of tho
very best recruits for the infantry and
cavalry are recruited from Indian Ter
ritory and offices are maintained at
points in this territory in preference
to anywhere else.
Deaths of the Week.
Mrs. Anna Delapp died at her home
In Bartlesville Saturday morning
after a short illness. The funeral was
held from the family residence,
Seventh and Choctaw, Sunday after-
noon. Mrs. Delapp was the mother
of nine children.
Mrs. Ed Kite, aged nineteen years,
died Monday night at her home in
Fish Creek neighborhood. She gave
birth to a daughter a few hours before.
Mrs. Kite was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. N. S. Holland, well known
residents of this county. Kev. Bloyd
conducted the funeral services Tuesday
afternoon.
Celebration atf.lcn Oak July 1.
At Glen Oak grove, ten miles eabt
of Bartlesville and ten miles west of
Nowata. Under the auspices of the A.
II. T. A. and the farmers' union. For
privileges confer with the secretary.
I. Fleming,
w. a. Rickey,
s. c. Bkuner,
T. B. Van Meter, Sec'y.,
Financial Committee.
It requires only about ten cents
worth of Perma-Lac and a few minutes
time to beautifully refinlsh any ar-
ticle. Perma-Lac is sold by the
Cherokee Hardware and Furniture
company.
Successful Min n* Ventures.
John H. McMorrow, secretary of the
Colgen and Kentanwein Mining com-
panies, returned Tuesday from the
Fast Hollow mining district, near Jop-
lin, where a 250-ton mill for the for-
mer company has just been put in op-
eration. A 150-ton mill will soon be
in operation on the Kantanwein com-
pany's lease. Good bodies of ore
have been found on the properties of
both companies. Dr. Hood and Mr.
Meloy are interested with Mr. McNlor-
row in these ventures.
Hewer liond Election.
M. F. King, of Chicago, with the
John Nuveen company, in Bartles-
ville three weeks ago, declared that
the proceedings had by the city coun-
cil for an issue of bonds for an exten-
sion of the sewer system were illegal,
investigation disclosed the fact that
he was right. The provisions of the
statute were not fwllowed and if the
sewers are extended there will have to
be another election. J. J. Shea, city
attorney, is looking up the matter.
No Uown for llorton.
The members of the supreme court
of Missouri have decided to wear
tfowns; whether they will weat pow-
dered wigs the report does not state.
W. J. Horton, of South McAlester, a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
tion for supreme judge, does not like
the practice. He did not say it in
order to make votes with the "hill
billies" because he did not say it
until after the polls were closed.
Drum, the Photographer, over
Ua«low's store. Telephone 365.
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