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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Nav Merae Districts.

School districts may not be reduced
to less than the provisional nine miles
of territory, but one or moro districts
may be entirely eliminated by being
merged into one, is the opinion from
the attorney generals Office answer
ing inquiry from the county superin-
tendent of Kingfsher county If ter
ritory from one district may be de-
tached to join another under the con-
solidation laws passed by the last leg
islature. The district must have not
less than nine square miles of terri
tory and to detach from one to add
to another would be to eliminate the
one, or make it impossible to re-
main district and comply with the
law.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Help GET Statistics.

A proposed order by which the
corporation commission hopes to ia.
cilitate the gathering of statistics as
to the amount of intrastate business
transacted by the railroads in Okla
homa and in order that the state may
have more intelligent basis upon
which to compute rates, was issued
by the corporation commission.
The order is addressed to all rail
roads and if finally promulgated in
its present form, would require them
to report for each fiscal year the
number of car miles run in Okla
homa by freight, passenger, switch,
mixed, gasoline and electric locomo-
tives, also by freight and passenger
trains. The first report would COM
mence with the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1914.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Bill Was Rejected.

Because the trial court held that
certain furniture bought by the Coal
county commissioners was too expen-
sive in quality, that warrants issued
for 1t were in excess of the constitu-
tional limit and passed judgment
preventing the payment of a claim
for the furniture, attorneys for G. H.
Adams, plaintiff, have appealed the
case to the supreme court.
Adams brought suit against the
commissioners for $1O,834.60, the to-
tai amount of claim he said he held
aaginst the commissioners. The court
allowed $4,439. There was another
claim for $5,64O.6O for furniture, and
$4,000 of 1t had been paid. The court
in this claim held that the furniture
was too expensive and was not neces-
sary for the proper discharge of the
county's business, and that there
were no funds from which the com
missioners could issue warrants in
payment for it. 1t was not denied that
the furniture had been purchased.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Elourino Out Fare Refunds.

Just what amount of refund fares
the railroads operating in Oklahoma
owe citizens of the state on account
of the establishment of the two-cent
fare, Attorney General West will en-
deavor to ascertain. He has filed with
the corporation commission a petit
tion may be secured. 1t is estimated
to furnish to the commission all books
and records by which such informa-
ton may be secured. IL is estimated
that the amount will reach somewhere
in the neighborhood of $6,000,0 900.
Many persons still retain refund slips
issued by the railroads during the liti-
cation of the two-cent measure, but
many coupons we're not preserved. 1t
is believed that fully five-sixths of
them have been either destroyed or
lost altogether.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
A Preferential conventlon.

The Republican state central COM
mittee has set April IA the time and
Oklahoma City the place for this
preferential convention to be held,
when platform will be formulated
and candidates for state offices will be
The convention will be composed of
delegates chosen in the same way as
delegates were chosen to the conven-
ton recognizing the state committee,
held at Tulsa. The precinct conven
lions will be held on April and the
county conventions on April 10. The
representation will be one delegate
to every 10 votes for the Republican
candidate for governor in 1910. This
will provide for about 1000 delegates
to attend the convention.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
LOG-ROLLING ENDED
Direct Result of Wise Democratic
Craftsmanship.
Underwood Tariff Bill Was Passed
Without Any Resort to That
Perniclous But Time
Honored Practice.

Among the wealth OF laments for
the passing of old-Ame customs, why
has no one sounded dirge for the
vanished business of political log-roll-
ing?
The practice used to be at its best
or worst-in the senate handling OF
tariff bill. New England senators.
who wanted prohibitive duties on tex
tiles, would get together" with west
ern senators. who grazed sheep on
government land, and therefore want
ed government-boosted price for
their wool. Then both would sit down
with steel trust senator's and sugar
trust senators, and few scattering
representatives of other combines
and the job was done.
Every properly represented gang
had a graft to itself. Every "insider"
had helped every other insider load
his private log on the public bobsled;
and all were happy-save the con-.
sumer. who pays.
The Underwood tariff bill was
passed without any OF this amiable
trading of public powers for private
privileges. Mr.. Underwood, who has
direct financial interest in high
prices for ore and pig iron, insisted
on putting those products on the free
list Manifestly, no one could roll
logs with an impractical creature like
that-and yet the bill passed
The banking and currency law of
fered fine chance for log-rolling, and
group OF experts" gathered from
far and near to show inexperienced
senators and representatives how the
thing was done-but the result was
discouraging The currency measure
was passed because of its value to the
people at large, not because 1t fav-
ored nicely balanced and closely or
ganized group of grafters.
Verify, practical politics" has
fallen on evil days. 1t is high time
for someone to begin the log-rollers
| funeral march.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
NEWS OF THE STATE CAPITAL

High Schools To Have 1000 Grads.
That 1000 students will be gradu.
ated from the high schools of Okla
homa this year is the statement of
Professor A. c. Parsons, state high
school inspector. Last year there
were 1900 graduated from the state
secondary schools.
These 1000 students, Professor Par.
sons says, will come from $50 four
year high schools in the state, though
there are about 500 schools doing
some work above the regular eighth
grade. The total number of $50 in
cludes eighty-two consolidated schools
and about eighty independent districts
just formed since the passing of the
new law permitting cities of less than
$500 Inhabitants having Independent
systems.
The total enrolment of the high
schools is about $4,000, or 5000 more
than were enrolled last year. They
receive instruction from 1850 teach
ers and draw from an enrolment in
the grades of 475,OOO. The total mum.
Der of teachers of the high schools
and grades is approximately 10000.
The high school of Hinton affiliated
with the state university last week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Guaranty over County Funds.

The question of whether the guar
anty fund is liable for county depos-
its in a failed bank is raised in the
appeal Of the county commissioners
of Creek county from the ruling OF
District Judge George w. Clark OF
Oklahoma county in denying them a
writ of mandamus against the state
banking board to compel the issuance
OF certificate against the guaranty
fund for the $106.258.26 of Creek coun.
ty funds on deposit in the Farmers
and Merchants bank of Sapulpa at the
time it was taken over.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Another Convention Captured.

Oklahoma City has captured an
other important convention 1t is the
Southern Commercial congress which
is expected to bring thousands of Wis
itors, possibly including President
Wilson, and will be held here in the
latter part of October, the exact dates
not yet having been fixed. The news
that Oklahoma City had been select
ed from among several larger con-
testants was wired week ago by
Secretary of Agriculture Ben F. Hen
nessey, who has just returned from
Washington where he was present at
meeting Of directors of the con-
gress. Mr.. Hennessey said on his re-
turn that Houston was the closest
rival in bidding for the meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Pullman business Good.

Pullman cars travelled over 100000
miles in Oklahoma last year, according
to the report of the Pullman company
made to the state auditor as basis
for assessment for 1914. The total
number of car trips made in Okla
homa during the year we're 56,947 COM
pared with 5S,937 last year. The val
uation at which the company returns
its cars for assessment are a little
lower than last year. Standard sleep.
ing cars are valued for taxation by the
company at $7,7S5.44 each; standard
parlor Pullman cars at $7,114,23, and
tourist sleeping cars at $5,647.7O. The
companys cars have been assessed by
the state board of equalization in the
past as about $4,000 car.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Examiner To Probe Interstate Fares.

Hearing of the application of Okla
homa, Arkansas and Missouri for an
amendment to present interstate rul-
ings so that the two-cent passenger
rate will be applicable to all points in
Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma will
be heard before Examiner Watkins Of
the interstate commerce commission,
in Oklahoma City, March IL, accord
ing to notice received by the corpor-
alton commission. The three states
mentioned have 2-cent railroad fare,
but passengers travelling Interstate are
required to pay at the rate of three
cents a mile, under terms Of prevail
ing interstate regulations. Oklahoma
joined the other two states in one
appeal to the national commission for
an amendment to present rules so
that passengers travelling interstate
between the three states will have
the full benefit of the 2-cent fare.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
euthrfe vladuo, Cas-. settled.

The supreme court last week took
what will probably be final action in
the Guthrie viaduct case, which has
been in the court for the past two or
three years. An appeal by the Santa
Fe from an order Of the corporation
commission was dismissed recently by
the high court. The commission had
issued an order designating the char
acter of the viaduct that should be
constructed. The railroad company
all along has maintained the position
that the commission had no jurisdic-
tion in the matter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Two Regulations Honored.

Governor Cruce this week has hon.
ored two acquisitions, one from the
Texas governor and the other from
Missouri. J. A. Reynolds is wanted
in Terrant county, Tex, on charge
of theft Of over $50. Reynolds has
been located for some time past in
Mayes county. Jesse Wurtz is wanted
on a charge of manslaughter in New
ton county, Mo. 1t is charged that he
ran over Leo Meyers with motor.
cycle and that the latter died as a re-
suit Of injuries received in the col
usion. Wurtz was found in Perry.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
For ths Public servIes.

Once more Postmaster General
Burleson comes forward with big
plan for the common good. The sys-
tenn he proposes for making larger
use OF the parcel post for the market
ing OF farm products should prove
highly advantageous to producer and
consumer alike.
The postmaster general throughout
his administration is showing a fine
comprehension OF the possibilities OF
making the post office department a
great agency for the service Of all the
people
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
rerrItory Freed from ouarantIne.

The bureau of animal insustry an.
nounces that the quarantine line in
Oklahoma against Texas fever ticks
has been altered. The change removes
restrictions which formerly were
raised against Tillman. Cotton and
portions of Grady. McClain, Usage,
Craig and Ottawa counties. The
bureau has been combating fever ticks
in Oklahoma since 1905 and has sue
ceeded in wiping out this plague in
practically all of the old Oklahoma.
The next work will be in southeastern
Oklahoma.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
pasturino the Wheat

There's little danger of wheat being
heavily pastured this winter-live
stock is too scarce But it is well to
keep in mind that few days of pas
turing when the land is very wet will
cut down the yields much more than
the value OF the feed obtained.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
Danger in Frosted KaHr

There is always some possibility OF
danger attached to the pasturing Of
frosted kafrcorn. The danger Is very
slight. especially with horses. but you
will do we'll to watch them pretty
closely, and It will be better to take
them of for a while after the kafir
is frosted.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
TESTING OF SEEDS PROPOSED
BY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Circulars to Be Sent State Superintendent H. Wilson
to All County Superintendent Urging Cooperation
in Obtaining High Class Seeds to Be Planted

Testing the seeds to be planted in
Oklahoma this spring has been under
taken by the department of education
through State Superintendent r. H..
Wilson, and circulars will be mailed
to every county superintendent ask
ing for the cooperation of the 5000
school districts of the state, When
it is known that the services Of 400, 900
school children will be enlisted in the
work the magnitude of the undertake
ing can be comprehended.
The movement is to be followed
along the same lines which have prov
en- so successful in other states, and
blanks will be mailed for the use of
every schoolroom in the state, so that
official tests of the seeds may be of
value to the planters in the communi-
ties where the tests are to be made.
The letter being mailed by Superin-
tendent Wilson to the county supern.
tendents is as follows:
State Superintendent Letter.
To County superintendent
With the assistance of the teachers
and pupils Of the public schools, | de
sire to call the attention of the people
of this state to movement which has
for its object an increase of the CROP
yield of the state by the simple and
effective method of testing the seeds
which will be put into the fertile Okla
homa soil within the next few weeks
Movements of this character have
been in effect in other states, have
been supported by mercantile anC
financial interests and have resulted
in gain in the value of crops which
is represented by millions of dollars
1t is my opinion that no movement
has been started in our state which
can result in as much good with Sc
little cost and time to the people gen
orally. This movement will be no
only beneficial in a financial way tC
the farmer by teaching him to PLAN
none except good seed. but 1t will be
of educational value to the children
1t furnishes one of the best lessons
that can be taught in agriculture OF
botany and affords the teacher an op
portunity to come in closer contact
with every farmer in the community
a thing which all good teachers are
anxious to do. 1t will furnish a won
derful opportunity to employ and en-
terrain with interest the children and
will be one great step toward the
social center movement.
If the tests are properly made and
the information followed by the farm
ers of the community it will show
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06

cracemont Important Shipping Point
Last year 2l7 cars of agricultural
products we're shipped from Grace
mont, as compared to 12l in 1912, a
marvellous gair
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
poultrx Profitahle in Klowa

Three hundred and twenty thousand
pounds of poultry worth 100000 were
shipped from points in Kiowa county
last gear.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06

the records will be
Also
will be invited establishing the seed
nua institutions The following blank has been prepared by
Wilson, that shall
standard of tests comparison;
SEED TESTS
community where
whether the seeds
grading
so 80 medium below so cent
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06

marvellous results TO the farmers OF
this state for this year Besides, the
lessons taught can be applied year aft
er year and improved upon from time
to time until the time in Oklahoma
will come, as it should, when no seeds
of any kind whatsoever will be plant
ed until they have first been tested. If
the schools, through their teachers
and pupils, can bring this about, they
will have fulfilled one of the greatest
missions for which they are supported
by public funds-that of making
bread-winning easier.
We appeal to every superintendent,
every teacher and every school officer
in the state. to see that these tests
are properly made. Literature and
blanks for this purpose will be fur
nished to each county superintendent
Of public instruction, who in turn will
see that this literature is placed in the
hands Of every teacher in his county.
There will be no fees attached Every.
thing is free. 1t is only an effort on
our part to benefit the state through
this channel IL possible. We appeal
to the merchant, to the banker, to the
professional man, to the farmer and
all other classes to give us their as.
sistance in this statewide movement
guaranteeing that we ask nothing in
return except greater crops for the
state of Oklahoma and with that great
er prosperity to our people Sincerely
yours,
r. II. WILSON,
State Superintendent of Education
Blanks are to be used in keepinl
records OF every test made, and the
tests are to be confined to the princi
pal crops in the community that seeks
to be certain of planting only seeds
that will terminate and bring profit
able returns.
In asking the aid Of the banking
interests of the state II is Superin
tendentent Wilson's idea that an i'm
portant factor will be brought to beaI
on the movement and that each com
munity will be spurred to renewed
efforts in testing seeds, since many
bankers and merchants of the state
offer prizes for. crop yields on the
part OF the boys and girls. In add
ton, 1t is believed by Superintendent
Wilson that the testing Of seeds Will
develop a sharp competition among
the young folk who expect to compete
for the prizes at county fairs and at
the state fair, and who know that TO
attain yields of crops which will be
prize winners. II is imperative that
perfect seeds must be planted.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-06
OKLAHOMA NEWS NOTES
sAApows o. coMINo svENrs

oESNOOW0 Vt SOinilNO 6N-'N'~
Feb. 2S-shrins Ceremonial, Oklahoma
Feb. 2s-Progressive state convention.
Oklahoma City
Feb. q, Frisco Agents Association OK
lahoma City
Feb. "a. Shrine Ceremonial. Tulsa.
Feb. 25, Shrine Ceremonial. Muskogeo'
March II, Charter election Muskogee.
March 3-5.--Panhandle Stockmens
Convention, Oklahoma City
April II. Republican convention, Okla
homa City.
April 22-Grand Chapter. R. A. NJ.
Oklahoma City.
April 22.---Laying OF cornerstone, State
Capitol, Oklahoma City.
April 23.-Grand Council. r. S. M
Oklahoma City
April 24.---Grand Commandery, knights
Templar, oklahoma City.
April 1895. County superintendent
Association. Oklahoma City.
April $3.50. State Library Association
FL Reno.
Sept $40. Photographers convention,
Oklahoma City
homA City.
October. Southern Commercial Con-
gress, Oklahoma City.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-11-27
WEDDINGS
Sellrrlan. -Byrns.

The following account Of the we'd
ding OF MI. William ". Sellman, SON
ar Mrs. Laura :. Sellman, 81 Mest
Main street. is taken from a De Soto,
No, paper: a
Am event of more than passing IN
terest socially was the marriage OF
prof. w. NJ. Sellman, superintendent
Of the city schools, and MISS Meissa
MOSS Byrns, which took place &C ne
1atter's home Tuesday afternoon, no
vember 10, 1914, at 2.S0.
m the presence of immediate rela-
tiyes the marriage was solemnlzeo
wv REV. w. ]. Heys, pastor OF the "A.
NJ Church South, the impressive ring
ceremony being followed. The parlor
IN which the ceremony vas PIP
pounced was simply but beautlruiiy
decorated with yellow and Whlte
chrysanthemums.
Those present were: MIR. and MRS.
Ernest Coxwell, Gerald ana MISS
Rhoda Coxwell, Mr.. and Mrs. II. ".
Hoeken and daughter, Mrs Deesr Mrs-
sam Byrns, Misses Eva and nora
Moss and r. r. Moss.
Immediately after the wedding -
and Mrs. SelIman left for Kansas
City and ct. Joseph, where they wili
spend several days. s.
Both the bride and groom are favor
ties in De Soto society and their nun
dreds or friends join in extending con-
wratulations and best wishes.
II there il a greater happiness In
HYe our wish 10 that 1t may % tneifS'
Another paper Of De Soto says:
William ~ Sellman and miss
MaIissa Moss Byrns, Of De Soto, were
married Tuesday afternoon at the
home " Mrs. Sam Byrns.
The ceremony was exceedlnsLJ
simple and quiet owing TO the late pc
reayement at the Byrns home ana only
the two families were present. Mr.
Sellman u Maryland man, has peen
connected with the De Soto schools
about seven years and is splenoid
TYNE OF young manhood His bride ~
N beautiful blonde and popular read
~. Both have large circle OF frlenda
who shower good wishes upon them,
that thew may realize In life what I'D
theirs BY right of merit, ability ahd
probable opportunity.
Mr.. SeIlman has many friends ln
this city who wish him all kinds OF
nrosperity and happiness In his mat
rimonial adventure Mr.. Sellman II
graduate OF Western Maryland COL
lege.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-11-27

The pretty little waitress In the
hotel In Dilmouth was very prompt
and efficient-as if to atone for me
cuisine of the hotel, which was frank
Nv had. She was perhaps inclined 70
be a little pert at times, but that may
have been merely her means Of g.
tense against the complaints OF the
patrons about the quality Oh the 1000
and drink
50 when Mr.. Peaslee asked his
fourth cup OF coffee, she brought #
speedily. As he thoughtfully stirred
the weak, yellowish solution, the walt
regs remarked:
you seem to be fond or coffee"
mar. Peaslee, nothing abashed, smil-
ed upon her benighly.
" W fond OF coffee" he admitted
III want" he concluded, Slowly,
while his pleasant old face lighted
whimsically, III don't believe Id drink
no much water for the sake Of getting
Y little coffee. Youths Companion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-11-27
Deaf HIS.
Haines.

William Luther Haines, aged ~
wears. died On Monday OF erysipelas'
in the home of his brother Thomas
Haines, at New Winsdor.
Nr. Hafnes was never married, Dut
leaves two brothers, Thomas Haines,
~ New Winsdor, and James Halnee'
IN Taneytown. He was q son or tne
late Moses Haines.
His funeral services were nelu
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock az
winters Church, near New Windsor
T-4arr,ant An the cemetery nearby.
paIIhaarars were Phillip Crawmer,
rr.-- pj.Linye Thomas Brothers.
Charles #. Repp, Harry Yingling ano
Marshall Lambert. Harvey BanKaro
Az Son funeral directors