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YIN IT A BAILY CHIEFTAIN
VINITA OKLAHOMA TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20. 1912.
FIVE CENTS PER COPY
krOL XIII. NO. 256.
WILSON IN
3 WILL
T
ORGANIZE
HE COHEN
I see it in paper she going to run it
again sue tool it nerseit mis tune
she loose hepp vote no body like it
her this time. She benn Kct it live
year. I don't know who vote it her
five year any wore less tis Jim
Thonipisonee.
If any body want to know who tis I
benn talk it bout come to my house
I tell name. 1 can tell it her name at
your house to. WATSII.A.
With Cimarron County Still Unheard
From Wilson Has a Majority
of Forty-Two.
"Oklahoma City Feb. 20. However
f bitter the fight for control of the dem-
ocratic state convention Thursday may
' be between the Clark and Wilson
forces and it gives promise of being
some scrap that and all other issues
Jare oversl adowed by the fight for na-
Jtlonr' cor-iitteemanship. The three
leading contenders each claim assur-
i ance of enough delegates to elect.
i John B. Doolin has headquarters at
the Lee-Huckins hotel where his cam-
'paign managers are receiving delegates
fwith promises of support and Mr
Doolin 's managers claim his election
by a nice majority if not on the first
iballot at least on an early ballot.
5 Robert Galbreath of Tulsa arrived in
the city Monday evening and has open-
ed quarters on the tenth floor of the
Isklrvin where the delegates are being
I received as they come in. Mr. Gal
I breath claims to have secured more in-
; structed delegates than- any other con
I tender at the county conventions Sat-
f urday and from his headquarters the
I statement Is made that he will have
J more than enough delegates to elect
1 on the first ballot.
?4 t?ntAv.f William i-f ArHmnro tho nthor
c-adidate who has received instruc-
tions from more than one county also
has opened headquarters at the Lee.
He has friends here who are looking
4 a'ter his interests.
i With no word from Cimarron county
FOLK CROWD
110 UP FOR
W00DR0W WILS
One on Mamma.
Two little girls during the Christ-
mastide feasting the other day were
confronted with the problem of se-
lecting a choice from two apples one
apple much bigger and redder than
the other. The mother of the little
girl who was the hostess of the mo-
ment was trying to have her decide
to give the finer apple to the visiting
little neighbor. "Your papa" she
said "Is a gentleman you know and
always generous and kind to every
body. You know very well that it U
were father he would give this nice
big rosy apple to Maggie and take
the other for himself. You are father's
little girl aren't you? You want to
do Just what father would don't
you?" Esther's mind was visibly
troubled but she clung to the big ap
ple. "I ain't father's little girl'
Missouri Progressives Will Not Favor
a Candidate of the Reactionary
Brand.
Jefferson City Mo. Feb. 20. The
Folk element of Missouri democracy is
lined up with Woodrow Wilson in the
presidential nomination contest. Of
course they will stand by Clark who is
the state's candidate but they will in-
sist that the convenion at Joplin de-
clare for Wilson for second choice.
HOKE SMITH
IC COD U
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Washington 1). C Feb. 20. Special.
Although he served with Jiulson Har-
mon in President Cleveland's cabinet.
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia is of
the opinion that Governor Woodrow
Wilson is by far the strongest candi-
date the democracy can nominate for
the presidency- In expressing himself
in behalf of the nomination of the New
Jersey executive Senator Smith said
today:
"I favor Governor Wilson for no per-
sonal reason but because I believe his
nomination and election will best serve
tho people of the entire country.
"While he waa born in Virginia and
Knent. a considerable portion of his
ihovhnnil and voting manhood in Geor-
Whe news of this plan leaked out'gia he is now a great national char-
there was something akin to consterna- acter. I cannot believe that his birth
tion among Clark's supporters. "Why" jpiace will lessen his strength in any
they asked should the Missouri con- state.
To again call to the presidency a
man from the state of Washington and
Jefferson will appeal to national pa
vention go on record as favoring Wil-
she son for eecond choice when the grand
argued; logically but not flatteringly old 'show me' shate has a candidate of
I'm your little girl." The mother jts own? Show us some good reason
however Is one who can very safely
tell this story on herself.
UNITED STJIES
LAN
II
GUAG
E
Symbols And Abbreviations Used By
The United States Government.
despite repeated efforts to reach the in-
'ftnd county seat by telephone carriers
I j and othewise the choice of the dele-
1 gates thus far selected is. known to be
'fas follows: Wilson 276; Clark 235;
I uninstructed end preferences unknown
80. Changes made in The Oklahoman's
"1 table Mouday were as follows:
S Six uninstructed from Coal county
I given to Clark as the delegation is
I composed entirely of Clark men; the
three uninstructed votes of Latimer
i county two for Wilson and one for
Clark; the five uninstructed votes of
i Atoka county one and one-half for
Wilson and three and one-half for
; Clark.
These changes were made because
? the delegates so informed correspond-
; ents for The Oklahoman Monday.
1 This laves only 80 of the uninstruct
ed votes to the state convention unac
; counted for. In most instances these
are expected to "follow the crowd1
as was expressed in the resolutions
adopted in Harper county.
As matters now stand Wilson lacks
22 votes of having enough tq receive
the Oklahoma state instructions on the
; first ballot and his managers claim
" sixty-one of the eighty uninstructed
A votes.
II. ALLEN WHITE
OH PARCELS POST
Writing to the convention of the
Southwestern Lumberman's Associa-
he
on conditions as he found them he says
that it is very unfortunate for the man
agement and for the inmates that the
appropriation for the training school
was not immediately available s-- that
proper quarters could have been built
and that until sullicient buildings and
equipment are supplied it will be im
possible for the school to accomplish
the good intended and expected of it.
'The deaf school at Sulphur" said
I. ...I -...I . . I-
Mr Wilson "is .loins remarkab V we '"''ll receimy m ixult!iS v.ij
considering that it is still in rented sa-
quarters. I found a printing plant and "I exceedingly sorry that I can-
harness shop in operation that are not attend your convention. It seems
training pupils for these trades. The to me that the lumbermen of this sec-
harness and shoes they make are as tion are undertaking a work hat should
good as can be found anywhere. The commend them to all good citizens.
mechanical arts and manual training "c preservation ot tne noine trade
.v. I .. . It) U V.-v
departments are well managed and """" lu"" n.
many are learning trades in these de- preservation or many ot our American
1 1 . j . . . . i .
partmonts. Seven will" graduate from Jl"hlllulIU"6
Politics.
Watsila on
Mr. Chieftain that newspaper: 1
benn hear it alltime some body talk
it politic. I disten close to learn it
something.
I tell it you Mr. Chieftain I don't
beleave it some body going git it lected
next time at primary. Cause it feel it
to big. This Injun benn vote it long
time every since this country come it
in statehood. I just vote it same way
every lexon vote it same mans to.
But Mr. Chieftain I change it my vote
this time. I going pirt near vote it
for new officer I git it tired of same
kind when taint no count to.
I tell it you I know it some good
mans she like it office. She say I
speck I run it office next time. I tell
her allright run the office it free any
body can git if she can git it nough
vote.
I just say it to every body who got
one vote we want it two or three new
officer in that court houde. We going
to git im to by gosh. I tell it you
some bodies going to look it scared
about primary next Aug. '
This Injun going to vote it same
way next time but cant vote it same
mans. I dont beleave it put it some
body in officer and ke p it there all
time when taint no count it make it
fool puff it head up. I not feard it
some bodv I can tell it what I want
to. I know who it tis in that court
house drink it whisky and got it bad
dance leave it wife chilouns home
and stay all night and go home tell
it wife lie.
Hell dam cant vote it for that mans
nffirer no more.. I can tell it name
If you were making a reconnaissance
of a large area of greatly diversified
country and were taking copious notes
of the various natural characteristics
observed as well as the many works of
man your notes would consist to a
large extent of discussions of con
stantly recurring types which might
well be expressed . by symbols. The
printed or written sign language is far
older than the alphabet and there is
in common use today in tne unuea
States an ofiici"! sign language which
so far as geographic features are con
cerned is sufficient to describe fully
without the use of a single word the
most unusual area within the country
or any of its outlying possessions. This
is the collection of symbols and abbrev-
iations adopted by the United States
geographic board and published with
their signification on a large sheet by
the United States Geological Survey.
By the use of these symbols every-
thing o fthe nature mentioned can be
described by an amateur map maker
or can De reaa on any government
map and anyone who has the key to
the symbols can read the map and
learn the character of the area so far
as the map depicts it.
Thus a rock in the ocean whose
exact position is doubtful is repre-
sented by a simple sign the size of a
pin head and an oil well or a telegraph
station is indicated by another symbol
no larger. If a lake or pond is inter-
mittently wet and dry it is represented
bv a svmbol slightly different from
that used for a regular lake and if a
section of country is covered with
pines or other conifers the symbol em-
ployed to show these trees is slightly
diiferent from that used in indicating
an oak forest. Some 70 symbols are
used to portray the various works and
structures erected by man from sus
pension bridges to mine shafts or wind-
mills; about 20 symbols are used to in-
dicate different classes of land rang
ing from sugar-cane areas to cactus
patches; aids to navigation and hydro-
graphic features of all kinds are repre-
sented by many devices and other
general subjects covered are bound
aries marks and monuments and many
special military Jeatures.
This sheet of conventional signs is
much in use by schools and held or-
ganizations. It can be procured from
the Director of the eGological Survey
Washington. D. C. for 10 cents or if
purchased in lots of 50 or more for 6
cents which simply covers the cost of
paper and printing.
why the Missouri delegates to the na
tional convention at Baltimore should
not be instructed to vote for Champ
Clark first last and all the time."
Wherenpc:; iiie Folkltes proceeded to
give them a reason. Their argument
is clothed iillanguage about as follows:
"There is every reason why the Mis-
souri delegates should be instructed to
vote for Wilson as their second choice.
It is by no means assured that Mr.
Clark will have sufficient strength in
tne early balloting to insure his nom-
ination. It would be a calamity for
democracy should the nomination go
to a candidate who does not stand for
the high principles- advocated by
Champ Clark and by Woodrow Wilson
both of whom represent Missouri's
idea of Jeffersonian democracy. It
therefore is imperative that the Mis-
souri delegation be instructed in such
manner that they may aid in bringing
about the nomination of one who is
allied with the progressive wing of the
party and who wilP command the re-
spect and draw the full support of his
iollowers."
It does not seem improbable that the
Folk forces will force the Clarkites to
go on record for Wilson as their second
choice. Folk's followers are numerous
The former governor withdrew from
the field to give Clark clear sailing in
the early part of his campaign. His
supporters feel therefore that they
have some claims upon the party in
that state and that Missouri can thus
confer a great favor upon the demo-
crats of the country by not binding
their delegates with instructions per-
mitting of no alternative.
It is said that Folk even threatened
to bolt the Clark crowd unless he con
vention agrees to his proposition. The
prohibitionists of Missouri do not look
kindly upon Clark anyhow. The ac
tivity of the brewing interests in his
behalf has branded him in their esti-
mation a friend of the liquor traffic
and the nrohibitionists always mix
sentiment witn politics.
Matters of the Memory.
Savages have good memories. They
rarely make a false or erroneous mo-
tion. They have mastered their sur-
roundings and there are no new
things to distract their attention.
They keep their memory cells un-
crowded. The civilized man is at a
great disadvantage. He sees some
new thing every hour. His brain cells
are a veritable dancing whirling
seething nest of memories. It is not
any great wonder that he cannot re-
call the one he needs Just when he
needs it-
Simple Question
"What la the difference" asks the
triotism. Especially is this true r. nen
that man has unsurpassed capacity to
help solve die present problems which
concern the happiness and prosperity
of all our people.
"Governor Wilson stands for sane
progress for a square deal for justice
to all and at the same time for a gov-
ernment of law under the constitution.
"lie is the most profound student in
America of the history of our country
and of the great economic problems
now to be solved. A southern boy by
birth he went to a northern state and
through his splendid character and ex-
ceptional ability rose to the presidency
of a great university.
"With the information gathered by
a life of study fitting him peculiarly
for public service he was called to the
governorship of New Jersey. There
he demonstrated unsurpassed capacity
to handle the practical affairs of gov-
ernment. He proved that a ripe
scholar could possess rare executive
ability.
Under His administration New Jer
sey lias ODiainea pure eiecuuu iuwo
intelligent regulation and supervision
of public service Companies legisla
tion to promote the health and the edu-
cational progress of the people and
many other measures of similar na-
ture yet no Invasion has been made of
legitimate property rights.
'The splendid reforms which he led
to successful completion are m nut-
with the work which will confront him
as president.
As the nominee of the party he can
be relied upon both by speech and pen
to teach democratic trduths with a
clearness which will carry conviction
to h'is hearers and readers. He is a
master of the tariff problem. His
speeches upon this subject are models.
He has captured an immense following
throughout the entire country.
"As a result of discussing the ques-
tion with senators and congressmen
from different parts of the country I
do not believe that any man can be
presented by the democracy who will
so probably insure success.
"I am assured that the party could
not name a man with greater strength
in those states usually relied upon for
a democratic victory auu
the institution In June.
"At llurant I found an enthusiastic
student body and everything running
smoothly. J had pn ously met but
four members of the lactulty but a
visit to the school viil convince any-
one that President Murdaugh exercised
splendid judgment in making the rec-
ommendations for his fneulty members.
There are twelve members of the grad-
uating class. The pupils and teachers
are doing good work. The people of
Durant Bryan county and "surrounding
counties are giving the school their
loyal support.
III. III. HASTINGS
11 PRESIOE
'It seems to me that a lot of good
things in American life will pass if
the country town passes. And it will
pass just so surely as centralization of
retail mail order business in cities
continues.
"The American country town the
town of from one hundred to one hun-
dred thousand people preserves bet
ter than the crowded city and better
than the lonely ranch and isoluted
farm life the things that make Amer-
ica great.'
"Here in these country towns the
spirit of nelghborliness is the prevail-
ing spirit. Men come to know one an-
other and when any two human beings
come to know one another in the one
who is intelligent and wise respect al-
ways rises for the other. To know one's
fellows always is to sympathize with
them. Nelghborliness spells fraternity.
"The American country town with
its broad circle of friendships with its
close homely simple relations between
men with its spirit of co-operation and
Oklahoma City Feb. 20. The grass ( with Its economic status that permits
roots the sticks the mesquite brush the creation of no indecently rich and
and the hills are yielding up their own no abjectly poor the American country
and" the advance guard of what will 'town it seems to me Is the most hope-
probably be one of the most historic ful of our American Institutions
democratic state conventions ever held j "To destroy that town furnishing
in Oklahoma are coming in to attend the market for the farmer and giving
the big meeting next Thursday. Mem- steady employment to labor means a
bers of the legislature and those who reorganization of our commercial so-
want to be next time beside congres- ciul and industrial life that will be
sional candidates and others are filling revolutionary and more a matter of
up the hotels. doubtful value.
The organization of the convention "The mail order house therefore be-
is the main topic of speculation. While comes a menace to this country tno
claims and counter claims have beori
made as to who will rule it Is every
body's race so far. W. W. Hastings
of Tahlequah will be put up by the Wil-
son men for their chairman while
Judge Thomas H. Doyle of the crim-
inal court of appeals will clamor for
the same place at the head of the
Clark-Harmon forces. W. H. Murray
(Continued on page 2.)
mail order house unrestricted will kill
our smaller towns creating great cities
with their terrible contrasts of life
with their cruel social relations with
their inevitable caste feeling that
come from the presence of strangers
who are rich and poor living side by
side.
"Friendship nelghborliness fratern-
(Continued on Last Page.)
man with the dispirited whiskers and '.
the keen eye "between a girl with a
clothespin on her nose and one whose
little brother Is Quarantined because
of a disease incident to childhood
which Is characterized by an eruption
of the skin?" "To avoid argument"
sfghs the man with the rectangular
Adam's apple "what Is the differ-
ence?" "One's brother is measled the
other's breather Is muzzled." And afar
down the glen arose the mournful cry
of a loon lamenting its lost love. Chi-
cago Post.
Modernized.
"That' story of the building of the
Tower of Babel should be modern"
ized." "But how would you account
for the confusion of tongues?" "Why
I supose they had the tower pretty
nearly up and then somebody yelled
'Graft!' and everybody accused every-
body else and the job was held up!"
One of the Mysteries.
"The railroad business is pretty
complicated." "Yes" replied the trav-
eling man. "I don't suppose I ever
will be able to understand why two
towns tlat look bo close together on
a railway map get bo far apart when
thy come to measure up the distance
with a mileage book."
tion thereto a number of middle and
western states usually classed ts safe-
ly republican will come into the demo-
cratic column.
"He expresses in-what he has writ-
ten and said and done more nearly
than any other man suggested for the
nomination the aspirations and hopes
of the great body of the people.
"I favor his nomination both on ac-
count of his fitness for the office and
on account of his strength as a can
didate."
Senator Smith is the third member
of the senate prominently muntioned
in connection with the democratic
nomination for the presidency to de-
clare in favor of the nomination of
Woodrow Wilson. Senator Newlands
of Nevada who was endorsed by the
legislature of his state as the democrat
best qualified to lead the party in tne
contest for the presidency was the
first to withdraw from he race in favor
of the New Jersey executive. Senator
riH04r.n nf Texas another demo
cratic presidential possibility' declared
yesterday for Governor Wilson ana
today there was much elation among
the Wilson following over the deciara
tion of the junior Georgia senator.
Shutting Out Sound.
"Why do so many of yo i classic
musicians wear such very long hair?"
asked the inquisitive girl. "So that
we can comb it down over our ears
la case anybody plays ragtime."
State School Notes.
Oklahoma City Feb. 20. (Special.)
Superintendent R. H. Wilson has re
turned from a thorough inspection of
the boys' training school at Pauls val
ley the deaf school at Sulphur and the
normal school at Durant. Commenting
Girls'
ainca
Ages 6 to 16 Years.
Range of
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