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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
THE VALUE OF PRECEDENT

What we understand by precedent
* falling back on the experience
ana decisions OF our forefnthers 20
guide us in determining similar prop
lens In our own experience. Instead
% logically taking hold OF II problem
ana searching out It's nature and APP
plying the remedy, we take a shors
cut out OF the difficulty by applying
the remedy somo previous person has
found succeFful I'm case TINT re-
sembles ours Some may coll this
mental lnzinesg. and no doubt TO a
certain extent IL is. but the hurry and
hustle Of the present day makes It
well nigh imperative that we get our
decisions secondhand from prece-
dent rather than take the time ana
Labor 10 figure out n new decision
from our own knowledge.
Really precedent is n valuable
thing. Those who have years ago
met problems nld conquered them
have iipht TO command our re-
spcct ana Imitation as far as their Ic-
suits can be applied TO the present
And. what generations OF our fore
fathers havc decided is proper and
advisable Is not often an unsafe guide
10 our own conduct. Wisdom comes
from accumulation Uf experience, not
thru the ability or talent of ono
man, or one generation. II is wise
for us 10 hold on 60 tho old land
marks. imperfect tho they be. rather
tLan blunder into new difficulties
thru our own foolhardincss. We may
bc led into perpctuating mistakes
and error that have crystallI2cd thru
long acceptance. but the tiinld and
msophi.ticatod souls Of the multi
tude viii find safe: ground on which
10 tread thaa II they discarded them
nnd shuffled all the cards for a new
deal. Yet here and there viii always
10 found courageous souls who will
blaze out an intellectual path Of their
own. and some of those are the
pioneers OF progress.
The trouble with our use or precc-
dent IL that 1t gets to be habit. We
decide nothing for ourselves. We
ucccpt hoary errors as gospel truth,
without question. because It n too
much trouble 10 think for ourselves.
Instead Of a help. precedent becomes
a tyrant, which would tie the hands
of progress aud s'itlc intellectual
ylgor. Happily we live I'm an Ggc
"hen people demand to bo shown" D."
Things are now accepted not so mus Ii
on the face Of precedent authority.
ms on the test OF prcsout day SUP
sanitation.
True. such n spirit has resulted in
much unrest and uncertainty. ola
landmarks have been removed ami
people puzzled as TO their standing
ia time or eternity But the truth
will prevail ultimately and TWEEN
tcth century restlcssnoss IS but hu-
man intelligence rubbing It's ewes ar
ter n long nap. and preparing 70
arise and conquer the universe. WHOM
wo learn to use precedent for the
good there is in Il. instead Of blindly
obeying It's dictates. we will have
broken the shacllles OF tyrant that
stood between us and the highest des-
tiny OF mankind. Prove all things:
hold fast that which is good"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
That's Different.

A chauffeur had applied for a posi-
ton with new-rich family which
aspired to be considered top notch
socially, and was being interviewed
by the mistress of the house.
I'VE call all our servants by their
last names" she announced. What
is your last manner"
you had best call me Thomas
ma'am." replied the applicant.
mo: we insist that you be willing
to be called by your last name
Otherwise you won't do at ALL"
"Oh. I'm willing. ma'am. but ]
don't think the family would like to
use IT,"
What is your last name, then ?"
said his prospective employer, some
swhat coldly.
Darling, ma'am-Thomas Oar.
ling"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
A cURrsTMAg gREETINa.

Here's TO you. little moidcr,
with your boy no far away;
May the Joy ~ service smother
Al your grief this Christians days
May the magic Of his splcndor
Thrill your spirit thru and thru,
And may all that's fine and tender
Make smiling day for you.
May you never know the fadne',
That from day 10 day yor dread;
MAY you never find but gladness
In the Flag that's overhead;
MAY the good God watch above him
As he stands to du'y stern,
And At last TO all who love him
May he have q safe return.
Little mother. take the blessing
OF grateful nations heart;
MAY the news that is distressing
Never cause your tears to start;
MAY there be no fears 20 haunt you,
Aud no lonely hours aud sad
MAY your trials never dauut yon,
Hut may every day be glad,
Little Mother could do H.,
This my Christmas giit would be,
That he'd safely battle thu it.
This to you ia guarantee.
And ia pledge 20 you this morning
Joys TO Danish all your cares,
Gifts Of gold and silver scorning,
would answer AL your prayers,
Copyright, 1917. by Edgar A. ouost)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
LOANS TO OTHER NATIONS.

The United States has loaned to
other nations engaged i'm war with Ger
many something over $4,000. 0O0. 600.
taking for the sums advanced the obli-
cations of such nations. bearing the
same interest and maturing at the
same time as the Liberty loan bonds.
The wisdom Of this policy Is be-
yond question. by STRENGTHENING these
nations and making them as powerful
and as effective ms possible we are
greatly aiding In the shortening of the
struggle; we are doing much TO in
sure an ultimate victory; we are doing
only that which II Is our duty to do
toward our allies In this tremendous
war against an autocracy which would
dehase and enslave all nations and
men.
The fact that II we did not advance
this money much OF the work which
the allies are doing would have to be
done with American money and
American men establishes clearly the
Intelligence and wisdom Of our policy.
There is work TO be done which re
quires the expenditure OF blood and
treasure. In making these money ad-
vonces to Great Britain, France. Italy.
and other nations we are lending
money which will be returned to us
instead of spending sums possibly as
great, possible greater, with no hope
OF return. In addition, we are saving
the lives Of American soldiers.
No policy the American govern
ment has pursued is wiser or more
truly economical and patriotic.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
We Gathered TScsc Facts.

Canned corn is very scarce and ex-
pensive, not on account of shortage
Of the corn crop. but on account OF n
shortage of the tin crop. All the tin
is being shipped to Europe to be
made into guns and arA Aorplate.
Preserved figs are so cents for six
because preserved figs are being con-
sumcd In tremendous quantities by
soldiers.
There is no sugar on account of the
boil weevil epidemic In Alabama and
Mississippi The boil weevil. 1t APP
pears. has sweet tooth and no
longer confines his attentions to oUl-
ton.
Clipped beef H. expensive because
oil the sheep in Idaho died off last
spring
Eggs are so cents n dozen because
so many hens are being run over and
killed by automobiles.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Lesser of Two Evils.

The first Tommy was ruddy of
countenance, with a huge beard of
the hue politely known as auburn.
The second was smooth shaven.
i useter have a beard like that till
saw meself in the glass. Then
cut 1t off"
But the bearded man was not dis
mayed.
Much better ave left 1t on. mate"
he returned gently. 81 useter have n
face like yours till l saw il i'm the
glass. Then l growed this beard"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

sian army have found loigment IN
the mind of at least one member of
the British parliament He proposed
amendment of the army act to pro-
vide that offenses against military
discipline be tried by military judge
and a jury Of soldiers instead OF by
a court martial composed entirely o.
officers. Fortunately, he got no en-
cCuragement.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Tobe Moseley, who hasn't had
anything to say for several days,
cleared his throat and rearranged
his feet this morning.
Cricket Hicks was out in the woods
with his hat pulled down over his
eyes last night trying to throw his
voice and fool an owl.
Enick Hellwanger's dog may not
stand very high in the community,
but II has such tender conscience
1t tucks its tail and looks thru its
eyebrows every time hens nest is
mysteriously broken up.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

some Of the HWg's generals fought
magnificcnly IN their underwear.
leading to unlimited speculation as
TO what kind OF demolition they
might have caused II they had been
II te.l up;ed at thor tub.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

As an illustration OF true democ-
rGcy, tholb,lsheylh leaders have an
uouncod that they intend to make
sure of n holshevik majority in the
constituent assembly by stopping all
the anu-bolsheyiki delegates at The
door.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Tho explanation OF Major General
Croli,r relative TO the supplying OF
our army with guns has points Of
similarity with the huugry mans re
Election about ham and eggs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Hard life.

sammy was making de,arr,roa h,,.
unsuccessful endeavors to iigbt III. ~.
pipe and at about the ninth ottemn,
an enemy shell came across. flinrIny
nm nat on the ground and plowing
up the earth In the Immediate yic,ne
NY AFTER ne had recovered son,a.
what ne made one more endeavor re-
marking aggrievedly, what win
.nese French matches and SBe,vian
,ooaeeo; my life very soon won't ba
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Less than S cents u day is the pit
tHnce calculated to keep an Armenian
from starving. 40 people who eat
their fiji three times day realize
what little cents will buy7
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

a man who will l.ot dare II at homo
win put three spoonfuls Of sugar into
an ordinary cup OF coffee in an eat.
ing house. The proprietor cannot
curb that sort without losing patron
nge but the spectator can help somc
by asking the offender II he feels the
bristles sproutng-if the fellow is
smaller
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Supcrfluous Advice.

Dr. Wiley tells people to eat less
meat and they will be more healthy.
y. X. advises everybody TO turn In
and help the government. There is
no way Of getting out OF IT. Read the
war tax list.
Mr.. Rockefeller says people should
save 10 per cent OF their incomes. But
suppose they are not making tina.
much
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

The calling Of a general strike Of
all union men In st. Paul aud Mime
apolis is had business. This will Ne
n sympathy strike. a kind than has no
merit In these times of war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Woodrow, Spare That Circus.

How dear to my heart are the shows
OF my childhood
When fond recollection presents
them to view
The hippo, the tagger. the tangle
snake charmer.
The pink lemonade that my in
fancy knew.
A good many OF the railroads Will
refuse to transport clrcuses next
summer on account of the war. and
thus is another horror OF the world
conflict thrust upon u.s.
Mcatless day? Yes, cheerfully.
WheatleSs day? Positively.
Swectless day? Nothing easier.
Circusless day, Impossible.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

As a-airst certain iueNcusablo
llpscs at Vcrdur and Yprcs, the
iInior partner can claim credit for
one explosion aud three Billiards Rt
Halifax.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Up Against 1t.

Are you the dealer who supplies
Cinderella with her glass slippers Y"
81 am, and It's a Job to Fit her, too.
I really admit she has a small foot.
And you know glass slippers don't
stretch"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Trifflc Odd.

81 don't understand the phenome-
non."
Huh"
Wife says It was so cold the other
night that the stuff m the ice box
froze."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
On@oSpUr;
af@sN!O,:lrl1l!.osft N!,: J q!

LI1opRIS NILLLR

"Rather than ask anybody and
have 'em find out that we didn't
know" chirps the editor Of the Ma
con Telegraph" Eve looked in the
Twentieth Century dictionary to see
what n bridgebead is and discovered
that tt is II tete-de-pont We will say,
tho. We thot that's what 1t was be-
fOro we looked IL up"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Knowing the diamond crop Is
short Hoover has not word to say
apout IL.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

The man who has not got all he
wanted during the year may got what
he does not want Christmas, II he lie
good.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
EDitaDIl.

Here lies the bones
OF Enoch Hawes
Who dressed up like
a Santa Claus.
A candle on
The Christmas tree
A blaze, a squawkl
Now where is he?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

The railroads are abo'ishing obser
vation cars.
1t is no time TO make observations
II Is time to work.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Pershng neods airplanes and says
so. Nothing should be allowed to
hinder response 10 this appeal.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Tho censorship has yet TO learn tho
close approximation between war
news and war sinows.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

As to the Holy City's future. II is
given somewhere in Revelations.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

At the drug investigation in New
York one woman admitted she was
forty years OF aga Sure sign she was
n drug victim. Otherwise she would
never have admitted that
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Now that the appeal to Reason
Is backing up the president II seems
To be unanimous except for Pompa-
dour Bob, Gronna and the other kul-
turists.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
A Cure for Clatfcr.

How did the marriage OF those
deaf mutes turn out7"
They're unspeakably happy"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
What Did He Get?

Mrs. Naomi Lee is a justice of the
peace at Deer Park, Wash, and re-
Gently gave a man the sentence he
deserved for wifebeating. = News
Note.
Probably the sentence he deserved
was a recommendation for a donation
and an O. X. from everybody who
knew his wife.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Wonder II MIR. Vandcrnp smones
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

For ways that are dark.
And ways that are tricky,
Forget the Chine2--
Note the Bolsheviki.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

And" concluded the Sunday school
teacher lecturing the class on the
evils of the first drink, the man fin
ally filled a drunkard's grave. Now
wonder who can tell me the reason
for this Willie Jones, YOU may tell"
II guess" answered Willie, "maybe
he was the SEXTON"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

An office man had submitted to an
operation for appendicitis The first
morning of his return 10 the office.
he brought along an inner tube, of
his car to be patched. He laid the
tube, folded up, on the corner OF his
lady stenographer's desk, who gazed
upon 1t with hOrror-stricken eyes. and
exclaimed:
You poor mani No wonder YOU
were in bed two weeks!'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Fact!

In days of old
When knights were bold,
And autos all had cranks;
If one could choose
He'd rather use
His time-tried, blooming shanks.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

ONGrGtOf-- i 90 ldtc' IL . al S"Ny
gone"
i.ady-"Thats too bad. l wanted
to nut Red Cross stamp on it,
Dear Ham-What do you think of
this Christmas business anyway?-E.
NJ.
Ans.--Tt is great for youngsters not
more than sixteen years of age. Above
that 1t IS n shaving source of much
misery for purchasing parents and
time OF soul Staying for the court
ing couples when he cunninGly con-
trcves to surely somehow cause
disorderly disruption in their romantic
relations prior to the trying time OF
parting possession with dear ducats
for n gracious gift TO his loving Lulu.
After Christmas comes he can fondly
forgive whSever 1t was she didn't do
and spoon strenuously until the same
season next year 1t is woefully wear
ing on shoe soles, thin tempers, poor
lpocketbooks, sick salespersons, dour
dispositions and Herbert Hoover. If
| 1t were not for watching the kids
count the days and hours, we could
cheorfully worry along without an
other Christmas for the next thousand
years.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

paw, what is a financier?"
ITS a man who borrows a dollar
and pays it back promptly, then bor-
rows ten and forgets il. Now, shut up,
/ want to read"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
SUN GRINS
BY D. B. HAMILTON. =

Aunt-"Well. Willie, what was the
Sunday school lesson about?'
Wiliie-'It was about the three
wise men who followed Mary Pick
ford"
Aunt-"Oh, no! 1t was a star they
followed"
Willie-"Well. amt that what l
said?"
We're You There?
We once knew a fellow named Stone
who claimed his head mostly was
bone
For getting all jammed
In a streetcar and crammed
And walking on feet not his own.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Phones: All Departments, 6COJ

Foreign Advertising Representative: br}ArI
Griffin & Bruuson, 22I f.nh Ave. New tofh,
.tI Dovonshire 81, Boston; Ford Parsons
90. prop,es Gas Rldg.. Chicago. Oscar q.
Davies 50i Victor Bldg.. Kansas City. Elo'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23
Ham Says:

Ham Says:
Personally. we don't believe a physi-
can should send in a bill when his
patient dies. At least he shouldn't
mark it For services rendered"
Our original three-hundredth great
grandmother Eve may have had her
worries. But because the wash-w
man didn't come wasn't one of them.
If there were no ties or socks.
wouldn't it be an awful Job buying a
present for father? But then. there
are galluses!
Folks roar on. short measure from
the grocer. But it is different with
sermon from their pastor.
Most questions can be answered in
some manner or other. But one that
stumps most people Is why some Wild
ows wear mourning.
When your town accidentally goes
on big slump you may be able 10
learn why from real estate man,
Dut ne won't admit that It has.
Christmas spirit Is commendable.
N''N ''At NuiCH JODlln
are made after.
It's mean old cuss who will not
laugh at your best joke in stock when
YOU have just haw- -hawed Mt his ioke
which had whiskers when Columbus
discovered Palm Beach.
Speaking of things in n buncb
there are Christmas presents and
first half of property taxes both due
at once. ''"
Lacking indeed in the sweet pleas-
ures OF life is the experience of n
young man who has never sported
horn-rim spectacles and n lonsided
unreadable signature.
MOST Kids avoid visitors at their
nome. Comments they hear about
now closely they resemble their mar.
ehts is usually reason enough.
Murder will out. and villianv is fin
any uncovered. But nobodv saenaa
10 be able to find out ANYTHING nntii
Won Bernstorff was back in &eTmanv
sampson exercised a jawbone and
lslew thousand men. An M that -
was less suffering for them than Tho
punishment you know of passed out
"o""uaSs py some jawbones.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

when your town accidentally goes
on big slump, you may be able 10
iearn why from a real estate man.
but he won't admit that It has.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Most questions can be answered in
some manner or other. But one that
stumps most people Is why some Wild
ows wear mourning
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Lacking indeed in the sweet pleas
ures or life Is the experience of I,
young man who has never sportet
horn-rim spectacles and a lopsided
unreadable signature.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

Personally. we don't believe a physi-
clan should send In a bill when his
patient dies. At least he shouldn't
mark it For services rendered"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

It's mean old cuss who will not
laugh at your best joke in stock when
you nave Just haw-hawed at his Joke
w"hlch mad whiskers when Columbus
discovered Palm Beach.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-23

christmas spirit Is commendable.
nut not the sort which trips to Joplin
are made after.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-17
Three ReverberatorS

This plant contains three reyelberatory fur
naces 2lX120 inside. The general plan is to
operate two Of these furnaces continuously at
a capacity of about 100 tons charge each.
The furnace is of the standard silica brick
and steel construction According to the most
modern practice, it was found desirable to in
troduce the major portion Of the charge along
the side walls instead Of near the burners.
This practically does away with the crushed
silica for fettling from protecting the side
walls and spreads more evenly over the entire
furnace hearth, thus securing maximum econ
Omv
The scraper c0nyeyor is used to scrape the
material throughout the length OF the furnace
through a steel through This through is fitted
at the bottom with siX-inch cast iron spouts
spaced 2 feet SIX inches on ccnterS. The spouts
spouts reach down into the top of the furnace.
Stag is skinned off into 221 cubic feet capa-
city Stag cars. These are hauled to the slap
dump by 24-ton electric locomotives and are
dumped electrically The matter is tapped into
ladies which are dumped by the crane into the
convcrtclS.
The converter has five 12-foot converters of
the Great Falls type. They are lined with
magnetic brick and electrically tilted Crane
service is provided by two Acton Morgan
cranes. These have the latest magnetic switch
controllers. The straight line casting machines
are provided for moulding the blister copper
treated in the reverberatory furnaces.
A feature Of this plant is the latest type of
the McGregor skull breaker. This machine is
used for breaking up the skulls or acretions
which form on the inside Of the Stag and matte
ladies'. These skulls are dropped directly on to
a large steel grating. A one-ton hammer is
raised by an electric hoist and permitted to
drop from height necessary to break up
these accumuations This hammer or drop
can reach all positions of the grizzly by means
of the corss and onitidnal travel Of the skull
breaker crane. Below the grating, an ore car
is stationed to receive the crushed material.
The dust in gases from the converter plant
are recovered by electrostatic precipitation.
For this purpose a complete system of Cot
trell treaterS was installed