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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-11-23

kota State College of Agriculture and
Mechanical Arts, writes:
In reply | would say that although
/ / have never been In the state of Ok
lahoma. have learned much Of the
state educational system through dis
cussions that have been carried on in
publications OF various kinds and |
would say most emphaticalIy that the
bill issued in your state to eurtail the
number Of state institutions, as You
have outlined its details in your letter,
Is The most sensible bill that have
heard OF as originating in any state
for many years.
= should think also that two normal
schools wonld amply supply the needs
OF your state and since Oklahoma has
developed fine public school system
1t is my opinion that there is no occa-
sion Whatever for the existence of
university preparatory schools
from Gunsaulus.
L. W. Guusaulus, president OF the
Armour Institute of Technology, Chi
cago. writes
7 have placed your communication
in the hands of our expert on the sub
ject, and have gone over the subject
myself and agree with him perfectly
in the notes he has made upon your
communication
Notes Of Expert.
First Two state normal schools
Second: Eliminate the university
schools. and let the high
schools OF the state attend to the col
lege preparatory education.
Third: Discontinue the agricul-
tural schools and the school of
Mines
Wisconsin Opinion.
Charles Il. Van Hise, president of
the University of Wisconsin, writes:
"As / see it, the first serious defect
OF the educational system of okla
homa is the separation Of its higher
into university, an agri-
cultural and mechanical college, and |
/ school of mines If these institu-
ions, or even two of them can be con-
iolidated this would be a very great |
advantage to the state. If is
not possible to bring together all
hree. then, by all means, bring the
chool of mines to the university.
There can be no possible advantage
II separating a school of mines from
he university; not only so. but from
he educational and the financial
'oints Of view the separation is most
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-11-23

the bill to which you refer for cur
ltailing and consolidating the state in
stltutions Is very wise ore. Two
normal schools II seems to me are
adequate for almost any state in the
union, and two win be far more eff
lcient than a greater number Uni
yersity preparatory schools ought to
be entirely unnecessary as the high
school system by this time should pro
vide the necessary preliminary work.
The school of mines will be
far more efficient and more economi.
|cally conducted il part Of the State
university
i do not know Of course the con
ditiona IN Oklahoma, but in many
states there has been dispersal of
state funds for educational purposes
owing to the desire Of localities to Sc.
cure the expenditure within their
limits. This is contrary to the best
public policy. and an injury to the
unity and efficiency OF the educational
system Far better results education
ally will come from a policy OF con.
centration involving simplicity and
dircetness Of administration
From Ohio Educator.
w O. Thompson. president Of the
University OF Ohio, writes:
In the first place the situation in
Oklahoma strikes the outsider as be.
Ing extreme. The fundamental inter
est in education and the enthusiasm
about II seems not TO have been well
directed Concerning the uni.
yerslty preparatory schools would
eliminate them entirely Con-
rernlng the number Of normal schools.
believe that normal schools
should be developed as they are need
ed.
1t looks a little as il Oklahoma had
Fled 70 secure support Tor the idea
ly locating normal schools in what
might have been competing centers.
Railroad transportation is a very small
TEN in the expense of education, and
he time has now come when a son or
! daughter is Just as we'll of $50 miles !
rom home as so miles from home
Il would seem to me. therefore,
hat Oklahoma has arranged for more
formal schools than she will probably
quip adequately and that it would
e better to have two or three good
mes well equipped than Ave or six
omewhat inferior ones. indifferently 1
Quipped.
Robert l. slagle of the South Da-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-11-23
CRUCES PLAN IS ENDORSED
lcontInned From FIrst pagel

! endorse the proposal to ourtall the
number OF state schools in the way
you suggest Tho welfare Of the state
AZ a whole Is far more important than
the welfare Of group Of particular
institutions. As seen as this point Of
view is made clear to the citizens OF
the state believe there will be not
one shred OF argument left which will
Justify the existing conditions
Edgar +. Smith, Of the University
+ 81 Pennsylvania. writes
4 think It would be splendid for you
70 consolidate and eliminate some Of
the many schools you have IN the state
Of Oklahoma why not have the Col
loge Of Agriculture become a depart
ment OF the university just as the
School Of Mines is to become depart.
ment or the Same instruction? | am
glad that you propose to cut down the
normal schools TO two
c. a. ounaway's Views.
Y have no hesltancy IN saying that
the proposed bill to cnrtail the mum.
Der Of state schools IN Oklahoma Is
emlnently wise When a
state has such splendid school sys-
tenn as Is found in Oklahoma, with
high schools readily accessible. the
work Of higher education should be
centralized as much as possible
ITO deal with the matter little
more specllcally--two normal schools.
IN addition to department Of eduea.
ton in the university, should fully
meet the needs OF the people Of Okla
homa Then the university prepara.
tory schools are not needed where
there Is a good high school system
maintained by public taxation.
'LAkewise, the district agricultural
schools may have been desirable as
a means Of beginning that phase OF
industrial education. yet It is clear
that such schools should be supported
by the communities IN which
their benefits are given The school
of mines has such an intimate rela-
ton with many technical departments |
which must exist in university that
the separation Of such school IS most
anwise"
By Henry Pratt Jordon.
Henry Pratt Jordan, president Of tho
Of Chicago, writes:
" IN my opinion, the provisions Of
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-11-23
disadrentaeeons

disadventageous.
In state in which there are well
developed high schools there is no
justification for maintaining univer-
sity preparatory schools"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

passed with unb1nking
Pierpon when he
the inerviewers.
'r returned said the private
o'clock,
would help
for publicity might you"
Mr..
dignied gentleman looks something
like Charles Schwab only he is impressive
you me- he told the reporters that Mr. Wogast
fully effects of the operation
personally? m
that would be impossible. a
besides he dislkes publicity would like help
The eludng
the theater
Immediately his
entrance.
81 have nothing say" he said soniy. you will
He did not said Jones' through
called
private for his assistant, and said
Fetch 937."
a
This Jones explained, interview with
Mr. Wolgast. Use him. now,
anyway"
The fimsy read:
I'm conversation with representative Wolgast the
world champion lightweight pugis, who
heater said today that he genuinely grateful to the
able
shall memories
of Gill in of city,"
With the
rushed their respective offices.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29
Armory Boxing
Monday Night

The program for the boxing
bouts at the Armory Monday night
before the State Armory Athletic
association is now complete. Spe-
cial cups and trophies will be
awarded and there will be some
fast and classy bouts. Governor
M. K. Hay and his staff are ex-
pected to attend. The program:
Heavyweight class Palmer,
Troop, VS.. Cronander, LIST Co.
15S-pound class - Brodigan.
Troop, VS.. Bronson. LIST Co.
Krause, list Co., vs.. Wadsworth,
LIST Co. s. Z
145-pound class-Daley, 1st
Co., VS.. Rowland, Troop. Olson,
LIST Co., vs.. Hay, Troop. "a
135-pound class-Saxe, Troop,
VS.. Kennedy, 4th Co. Church,
Troop, VS.. Kimball. Naval Militia.
122-pound class - Flannery,
Naval Militia, vs. Griffith, Navka
Militia.
120-pound class-Borcher, list
Co., VS.. Conger. LIST Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29
Yes, There
Has Been
j Dreadful
Mistake
But OSCAR
Can
Smooth
It Over
ByCondo
NH.HI
ByCondo

PORTLAND, Ore, March 20
Emphatic cont, nation of the re-
ports that he had offered TO bet
$4,000 he could whip Joe Rivers
was made here today by AID Vol
CAST. champion lightweight of the
world.
Certainly will wager SIS, 1000
or any part of 1t that | can put
Rivers out" said the champion
tcdav "And that means real
money, too.
"a will also bet $4,000 that ]
can defeat any four men Rivers
ever whipped"
Wolgast is sore all through at
the challenge Rivers has hurled at
him, and IL the two ever come to-
gether it will be no lovefest.
This fellow Rivers makes too
much noise" said AID today. "Let
him put up or shut down.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29
NEW
IICER,0N
JOB NOW

Three Tiger Cubs lost out this
afternoon when Mike Lynch re-
leased Cole Pettus; Turk, third
baseman, and Cy Gothy, pitcher.
For while 1t looked as If Pettus
would be kept, but his poor SHOW
ing at the bat lost him his place.
Gotchy, the man who went to
Cleveland last year for one game,
did not show any form.
George Mil, second baseman,
arrived from Idaho last night and
got into a uni" today. He played
last year with Chattanooga in tho
Southern league and has good
record.
Heinie Jansen, the Tacoma
third baseman, who played with
the Pfisters last year, was signed
today and probably will be kept
as utility man.
Bill Goodman, who played THIRD
here last year, may be turned over
to the st. Paul club. Mike Lynch
is making an effort to land him
but it not very hopeful.
Doc Higgins may not get Out
for some time for practice. He II
suffering from gastritis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

CHICAGO, March 29.-Packey
Mcfarland has today accepted the
offer of a $4,000 purse by the
National Sporting club of New
York for a 10-round bout with
Matt Wells, the English light
weight champion. 1t Is believed
that the only difficulties in the
way of the match will be the
questions of weight and division
of the purse. Mcfarland Is expect
ed to hold out for the lions share
of the coin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

LIVERPOOL, March 29.-The
Liverpool Spring cup. a handicap
of fl 900 for 3-year-olds and upt,
wards, distance one mile and three
furlongs, was won by Subterra-
mean, Protestant Boy was second
and Louis Winan's Adam Bede
third. Nineteen horses started.
August Belmont.s~ Merry Task
led for half the distance but was
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

When AID Wogast comes to Tacoma to appear before the
the only chance Tacomans Will have the lightweight action
aristocrat The
representative Portland. where Ad appearing
at he This what 5s
PORTLAND Mar 0--At O'Clock Wednesday morning
Wolgass the
under circumstances could he be dis
turbed.
Mr.. Wolgast In his bath maseur in attend
distinguished pugist breakasted in his
AT II he began debating letters and reading his mail
Wogast will be able
80 politely covering his mouth with his
hand to smile.
An elevator with
a kilograms and cablegrams.
Wogast pri-
vae secretary tell
circuits
staggered"
called consult Wolga with refer
They together The champion
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29
Bets $4,000 He
Knocks Out Rivers

81 always had good word to
say for Rivers in Los Angeles be-
cause l wanted to make him a
drawing card. helped make his
reputation. boosted him SO much
guess he thinks I'm scared of
him. I'd like to get him in the
ring, that's ALL"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29
AID WOLGAST

"Stub" Sencer Is delayed In his
process. of coming back. He start
ed to make fine throw to second
but the wind was SO cold that
when he gave the sphere an ex-
ira lift something cracked and
"Stubby' hobbled into the dress
ing room.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

BY the opening of the league
season Charley Schmutz will be in
great form. He was using the
slippery stuff Wednesday and
more than lived up to expecta-
lions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

Turk in a race for utility man.
Mil, the second baseman, will get
in tomorrow. The outfield is, a
stonewall and not much is going
to get by the infield.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

The rest of the youngster teams
have nothing on the Cushman In
dian school. When the Indians
meet the Tigers Saturday they are
going to bring along their brass
band as well as a bunch of root
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

Cole Pettus, contender for third
and utility MN, is on the hospital
list. He turned his ankle Monday
and although he finished the game
he was unable to play.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

The entire Tiger squad watched
the risky BLUE MOUSE" at the
Princess theater and fiirted with
the stage hands from box seats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

DOT Makes NO DIFFERENCE oUDr.
JUST FOR. Poi DoND LET YOU GO 10 DeR
COLI ce'ors PHARMACY TO-DAY FOR YooR
BOTANY LESSON. INSTEAD or DOT xou
SHALL STAY HERE UNO ONPAck DOT
Case oEHSUM DROPS FROM DER cANoy
FACTORY 80
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

With a little more coaching
Mike Lynch believes that boy Emil
Hel-micke will develop into real
pitcher. Mike watched Emil put
the slippery elm on and he has
a fine curve that breaks close up
to the plate. He seemed to have
trouble getting them up high
enough. Mike squinted and found
the lad was pitching with his third
finger. When he used his fore
finger he got results. A little more
coaching will do the trick.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

SAN FRANCISCO, March U.s.
Although tonight's twenty
round bout at Dreamland rink be-
tween frankie Burns of Oakland
and Johnny Frayne of San Fran
cisco en- in no sense be termed a
championship affair, fight fans
here today are expecting a con-
test of the slam-bank order when
the men clash. Bad blood exists
between the two. The betting fav-
ors Burns 10 to 8.
MEDFORD, Ore, March 20
Tommy Mcfarland, the clever San
Francisco lightweight, who has a
draw with Ad Wolgast to his
credit, has been matched to meet
gBobb Evans Of Portland in a ten
round bout here April 8.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

"Put some Of that slippery elm
stuff on it," was Mikes edict.
els too cold" demonstrated the
pitchers. Get warmed up then, "
said Mike dryly,' and they did.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

Heine Jansen got another try
out at third and is improving.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

40. F." Baldwin, the recruit
pitcher, tried the curves yester-
day. He has some good ones and
seems.to handle them with great
control,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

Mike Lynch is dickering for q
third baseman with the Union as
ISOLATION which leaves Pettus and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-29

The secret is out. For weeks
the sporting writer's have been try
ing to find out the right handle
to Smiths, patcher, name. It's
Don, Don. He's an electrician,
switchboard man, and IL he
doesn't make good with the Tigers
will go back to his job. But he
has a good chance to make good.
He's an all around athlete and can
throw the ball.
"Make a hit, Cecil" some one
on the Tiger bench remarked as
| Cy Neighbors strolled to bat. Cy
don't like the name even IL 1t does
belong to him, SO he tapped the
lball to the middle fence for three
bases and ran like scared rabbit
Just for revenge.
Butch" Starkell, a replica of
Cooney, got his first workout on
| the mound Wednesday. The broth
ers are as much alike as two peas.
They walk, talk cheW assS s a N, !.
=
ialike. The likeness provides much
amusement for the Tigers, espe-
cially when Butch" loads up with
Piper Heidsick.
| The DeKoyen Hall lads, under
16, got a score Of 4 to the Tigers
IL In a full nine inning game
which rather puts the blush to
Whitworth's cheeks. for the older
lads were completely shut out.
When Mike Lynch predicts score
for youngsters team they usual
| ly get 1t.
Mike Lynch is dickering for q
third baseman with the Union as
ISOLATION which leaves Pettus and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
MOORE DIES FROM FRACTURED SKULL: HIT BY H|GHWAYMAN Three Negroes Are Now Held in Jail on Charges
 of Murder
WEBB'S CONDITION
 IS STILL CRITICAL
Both Men Were Attacked Early on Thursday Morning by Five Ne groes-MOore's Remains
 Sent to Bremen, Ga.

Marion ]. Moore, the victim of the five negroes who early last Thursday morn Ing assaulted W. c. Webb and Mr. Moore, both foremen for the Southern railway, died yesterday at a local inflrmary from fracture Of the skull which he received when one of the negroes broke a brick ever his head.
 Three of the negroes, Henry Broman, Sid Smith and Billy Whitehead, who were arrested by City Detectives Cole, Daly and Warren late Thursday morning and Moore, have been rearrested on warrants charging them with murder.
 Angry murmurs were heard at the Avon dale yards of the Southern yesterday afternoon when it became known that Moore had passed away as the result of injuries received at the hands of the five negroes. and the authorities are exercising additional caution in Suarding their prls- oners.
 The condition of W. c. Webb, the other foreman who was seriously cut and bruised that morning with Moore. is still critical, according to the attenling physi- clans, and much anxiety is expressed by his friends.
 The remains of the deceased were veg terday morning sent by the Johns Under taking company to Bremen. Ga, Moore 8 home, where they will be inferred lie Is survived by, 9 wife and one child and one brother, all of whom were in the city yesterday and accompanied the body to it's last resting place. Moore was member of several railroad fraternities and much liked among all who knew him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
STEEL MILLS BEHIND
 IN THEIR DELIVERIES
Inadequate Supply of Semi Finished Steel to Meet
 Demand

New York, September 15.-The principal tinues to be the pressure for shipments on contracts and some of the mills are falling further behind in deliveries. Speci flcations continue to permit the mills to operate at f;lll capacity but there Is an inadequate supply of semi-finIshea steel tt meet the demand. The largest interests purchased 20,ee0 tons of bllets in the open market at an advance of $l per ton on more and prices are still tending upward.
 The active demand for black and galva- rized sheets precipitated an advance of s2 per ton on black and s per .on on gall vanized. and additional large sales If boiler tubes and wrought steel piya prompted a revision in schedules with on advance of from g. to $4 per ton on some sizes.
 Railroad orders for equipment were again light, including only 5000 tons of rails, eco cars and 95 locomotives, but rail specifications. are being prepared by east ern roads for 1913 shipment. while the Santa E'e has inquiries out tor 10000 tons and export inquiries amount to SC coo tons.
 Seven thousand tons of plates required for three new lake boats are to he rolled at Pittsburg. Fabricated steel contracts were again lght-only about 12,000 tons. aside from 1000 tons to be used in con struction of ore bins at the plant of tte Pittsburg Steel company. Railroad con- tracts for bridges and shops called for only 3300 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
Berry Finds Little Politics

T. Berry of the Roden Grocery com- pany travels only the rural sections of Alabama and yesterday said the crop situation was booming along better than was at first thought to be the case
 T find very little politics" said MT. Berry 'The farmers are too busy to talk about the next President. Of course It is all one way when they do talk as they are true democrats, believing that Dr. Wilson will land the office with ease this year. However, when politics is discussed the topic soon finds a sidetrack and something else Is taken up.
 q do not find the parcels post sys- tenn, which Is to start January 1, cre- ating so much talk. The farmers are evidently not very familiar with the system and l should say offhand it will not cut into our trade to any great extent. The farmers, according to what can find out, are not disposed to dis- ouss much of anything excepting the fine showing that the crops are to make and the state fair. The fair this year is coming in for a great deal of dis cussion, which is favorable. The farm ing interests are applying more science to their work now than ever before. They know, accordingly, that 1t is well to come to the fair and get the right line on what is going on. The state fair last year created such a favorable opinion and the exhibits were of such varied and interesting type that I look for an unusual attendance this year l a mtold that the management will make unusually attractive plans for the farmers this year, which is a good | thing for they deserve it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
CHAMBERS CIRCUIT
 COURT ADJOURNS
Extraordinarily Heavy Docket-One Hundred and Fifty Cases-Elec-
 ton Today at Lanett

Lanett September 15.-(Special)- )-Circuit court for Chambers county has adjourned it's fall session. This last term has been an extraordinarily heavy docket there being about 150 eases.
 Alarge part of the bills that the grand jury reported was for violating the prohi- btion law. and the court has inflicted labor sentences on all of the violators re- gardless of wealth..
 In all the grand jury reported 102 true bills, which so far has beat all record for this county. The next highest was only s. which was reported last year
 Monday. September 16 will be municipal election day. The officers to be 4le q ( mayor and five aldermen. The can- ddates for mayor are Dr. ]. B. hu.ii1s.... present. incumbent, and W. +. Jennings, WHO represents tine opposing faction
 At Glass. about five miles below Ianett the Primitive Baptist people are holding an association. Many visitors from solAr distance are attending and the services are fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
News of Ensley

A resolution requesting Governor O'Neal
 | to call special meeting of the legisla- ] ture and to include in the call provision
 | for an amendment to the constitution pro- viding for the adoption of the initiative, referendum and recall, will be presented at the meeting of the Ensley club Tues day evening. A committee was appoint ed at the meeting on September to draft resolutions to this effect. The commit- tee will report Tuesday evening, and it 1, is believed that the resolution will carry. This movement is the result of dissatis- faction over the recent tax raises and other affairs of state which have not been administered to the satisfaction of many.
 It is understood that progress will be reported by the officials of the club in the matter of securing a new Southern rail-
 way depot in Ensiey, which has been again taken up with the railroad commits sion.
 Other committees which are expected to report include those appointed to investi- gate the feasibility of locating a hotel and hospital in Ensley.
 Zeb Hill and Rich Morgan, two negro pickpockets, who were fined sl00 and % Giays each by Recorder Lowry last week, have been turned over to the authorities in Birmingham.
 A large audience of men heard Richard W. Lewis preach a powerful sermon al the Franklin theatre Sunday afternoon. The preacher made a strong plea for purity in men,. A number of additions to the church have resulted from the ser Il 1vices at the tent by the evangelist. The meetings will continue for another week.