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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
ARGUMENT SUBMITTED AGAINST
THE REPEAL OF THE
MEASURE

We ask the voters of Oklahoma to
vote NO" on the proposition for the
following reasons:
First The House and Senate of
the State Legislature and committees
from each of them, studied the ques-
tions involved for many weeks, and,
finally by overwhelming majority in
each house voted to require persons
holding themselves out as chiroprac-
tic healers to undergo a long and pro-
per study of the fundamentals of an
atomy, bacteriology, surgery, obstet-
RIGS and other matters pertaining to
the treatment of afflicted people be-
fore they should be licensed to prac-
tice any form OF medicine in the
State Of Oklahoma 1t should not be
overlooked that all people understand
the words practice of medicine to
mean the assumption Of the position
of healer, advisor and treator of sick
persons. The above law is now on
our statute books and if you believe,
Mr.. Voter, in the protection of your
self, your family and our boys in the
army and navy vote NO and permit
the law to remain as the Legislature
passed the same.
Second: Chiropractors in all states
heretofore have declared that they
did not believe in quarantine, vac
cines, serums, antitoXins or drugs in
the treatment of the sick. This po-
sitiOn is invariably assumed by their
leaders and instructors; that they
did believe that all such measures
could be supplaated by simple manip-
ulations Of the spinal column.
Third: We submit that hereto
fore all courts inquiring into their
practices have determined that they
are either spurious osteopaths, claim
ing to do more by their measures than
even the osteopaths themselves
claim: that they set aside all teach
ings of scientists and the findings of
scientists based on years of accm-
ulated endeavor and study.
Fourth: Our present great army
and navy an dthose Of our allies have
been freed and kept free from ty-
9hoid fever, diptheria, epidemic men
ingitis and many other infections,
heretofore the greatest destroyers
Of soldiers in time of war by the use
Of quarantine serums and antitoXins,
all of which measures the Chiroprac-
tics loudly and constantly declaim
against as being poisonous and dan,
gerous to mankind. Even the cattle,
sheep, horses, hogs and dogs of our
farmers are now protected against
disease by the use of measures con
1emned by the Chiropractic profes
sion.
We submit that if the Chiropractic
profession is to be allowed to Free
Lance" among the sick men, women
and children of our state, that the
greatest wrong has been done our sol
liers and sailors and those of Om
lilies in subiecting them to vaccina
ion against typhoid, smallpox para
yphoids and to administration of ser
um to cure them of meningitis and
diptheria; that'the time is now here
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26

sary to secure the common welfare
In Algeyer v. Louisiana 165 u. s.
SIS, it is said by the Court, among
other things:
"lf it does not abridge the privil-
eges and immmities of citizen of
the United States TO prohibit him
from pursuing his chosen calling, it
certainly does deprive him (to GER
tain extenD of his liberty; for it
takes from him the freedom OF adopt
ing and following the pursuit which
he prefers; which, as already intima-
ted, is a material part Of the liberty
of the citizen.
S. Senate Bill No III is a com
plete shut-out for Chiropractors even
with a Chiropractor member of the
Medical Board Listen! The bill
provides that the practitioner may,
upon showing evidence Of having at
tended a reputable school or college
recurring actual attendance for a
period of at least twenty-seven
months, and upon passing an exami-
nation in anatomy" etc.
No medical school or college
teaches or can teach the Chiroprac
tic curriculum. No Chiropractic in
stitution has a twenty-seyen months
term These facts are well known.
Under the bill no Chiropractor can
qualify for examination, nor can he
pass an examination by antagonistie
"medical board" If this bill is not
vetoed but becomes law. it means
the exclusion, determination of some
300Chiropractors of this State-WilI
shut them out and deprive more than
200 600 residents of the State of the
benefits of Chiropractic, which they
have tested and proven and endorse
and deny them the right and oppor
tunity to call the doctor OF then
choice in the hour OF stress and need
How would you like to be SO placed
Compelled to employ some one whom
YOU did not want, and whose prac
tice YOU do not endorse, and in when
YOU have no faith, or call no doctor
9 Last. but by no means the least
of the evil effects of said bill Will be:
| Within thirty days of the taking ef
feet of such law, ignorant and arrog
ant medical doctors who know noth
ing of Chiropractic will assume thai
thev are qualified and will be attemp
tina to practice Chiropractic, hoping
thereby to fool the people and gel
gain from their iniquitous measure
win the good people, the freemer
of Oklahoma, submit to such unwar
ranted interference with their affairs
such attempted domination, tyranny
and control over them in matters
that relate solely to their persona
rights, privileges and liberty?
! 10. Gentlemen, voters, in the in
terest of the good people of Oklahomf
and in the spirit of American fair
ness. cast your vote against Senate
Bill Ill, and by that act VETO ano
KILL it. viii you do less? Can yol
do more? Yes; you can teach those
self-appointed, self-constituted guard
ians of the public that you do no.
need and will not have services il
the matter and manner offered
Teach them that you are capable
and know how to handle your owl
affairs, manage your own business
! and preserve your own persona
rights and privileges and protec
| them.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE S. EVANS,
Attorney and Committee fol
Petitioners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26

Read carefully the following ballot
title The 1917 Legislature passed
an act requiring chiropractors to take
certain examinations, this being OBJ
iected to by the chiropractor frater-
nifty. After the Legislature passed
this act the chiropractGrs initiated a
referendum petition. This referen-
dunn petition is for the purpose Of
referring the bill passed by the Leg
islature to the voters Of the State
to be approved where an objection
has been raised as to the justice Of
such legislative act and the required
number of petitioners protest, which
has been done and filed in this Of
flee. 1t is your privilege and your
duty to vote on this law as to wheth-
er you think it a just on an unjust
law If you think the Legislature
was unwise in passing this act, it is
your duty to 90 to the polls on the
day Of election and vote for the rem
dering imperative of this legislative
act by stamping opposite the word
NO" If you are Of the opinion that
the Legislature did not err in passing
this act and you are in favor Of re-
stricting chiropractic as now prac-
ticed by requiring certain eXamina-
tions Of chiropractors it is your duty
to vote to uphold the Legislature and
against the chiropractor by stamping
IN the square opposite the word
Yes"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26
APPROVED: :
IN RE REFERENDUM OF SENATE

IN RE REFERENDUM OF SENATE
BILL No. III
State Question No. 81; Referendum
Petition No. 30; Argument Against
Senate Bill No. III.
/. Come now Petitioners, by
|. George s. Evans, Attorney and Com
mittee for that purpose, and demurs
and objects to Senate Bill No Ill,
passed by the Legislature of 1917,
both generally and specifically, and
for cause state:
Because said bill is:
Q) Unconstitutional and void un-
der the Constitution of the State of
Oklahoma
(2) Monopolistic, and is class leg
islation OF the meanest and most Vi
cious sort and clearly fosters a trust.
ca Repugnant to several pr0yis-
! ions of the Oklahoma Bill of Rights.
ca Repugnaat to various proyis-
| ions of the Constitution of the United
States in that it discriminatcs in
/ favor Of one class or cult and against
all others
60 Denies Drugless Practitioners
especially Chiropractors, the ght to
use natural faculties, impairs the va
| lidity and obligations of contracts,
and makes criminals Of a large and
respectable NUMBER ANA clas. Of reO-
pie, who, but for ;he provisions OF
Senate Bill No. I'll, are good citizens
of the state, "goins about doing good.
Specially demarr.ng. ChirOpractic
and the committee, say:
60 Said Senate Bili No il, pre-
vents the use 6y any person, Cther
than a medical doctor 0r surgeon, cf
the title conferred upon hin. by lie
school of which be is "a graduate. and
confers upon one Gait a monopoly
of title.
When, as a matter Of fact md Of
4 Ian the courts carhct ahdte a man
o. q nuisance 5imply because he calls
/ himself doctor or is given that title
/ by the school comforting the degree.
ca Makes that the practice of
medicine which is NOT the practice
of medicine and can never be, and
makes criminality under the Act con
sist in the FACT of rendering ser
vice for COMPENSATION
(S) Establishes state Medicine, -
which is repugnant to all our ideas
E
who practice any part of the Heal
ing Art" so-called, to pass ONE
BOARD and that she State Medical
| Board. regardless of what is to be
practieed.
60 Requires worthy and compe-
tent persons to devote years of stu
dy TO subjects with which they have
no concern, and said bill is therefore
manifestly un-American and unfair.
10) Requires ChirOpractOrs, for
instance, to study Obstetrics. Gyneol
ogy and vdrious other subjects which
they do not need in their practice;
and requires them to be examined
by a board" which is neither com
petent nor qualified to examine them
in their peculiar and particular sci
ence.
GD Requires ChiropractOrs, ct al,
to pass medical examinations" and
then practice drugless practice
only" What a travesty on lawi
az Said bill is the natural prog
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26

The following amendment to our
Constitution, amending Section 1, Ar
ticle Of our Constitution, should be
thoroughly considered It is not
only our privilege but our duty to
vote on this amendment Read the
amendment carefully and go to the
poiis on November 9th ana vote for
this amendment by stamping in the
square opposit the word yes; or if
you are of the opinion that women
should not have suffrage and given
the same right to vote as men, you
can vote against this amendment by
stamping in the square opposite the
word NO"
j. l.. LYON.
Secretary of State.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Submitted in accordance with Senate
Concurrent Resolution No 3. which
provides
87or the submission Of a proposition
to amend the Constitution enfran-
chising women, defining the quail
lications Of electors. and providing
for an election thereon
The amendment provided to be sub
mitted proposes to amend Section /
Of Article Of the Constitution Of
the State of Oklahoma, so that it
may read as follows
Article III. Suffrage.
Section l. Qualified electors Of this
State shall be citizens Of the United
States, citizens of the state, including
persons Of Indian descent (natiye Of
the United States) who are over the
age Of twenty-one years and who have
resided in the state one year, in the
county six months, and in the election
precinct thirty days next preceding
the election at which such elector Of
lers to vote; PROVIDED, that no
. person adjudged guilty Of felony,
subject to such exceptions as the leg
islature may prescribe, nor any per-
son kept in a poor house at public
expense, except Federal, Confederate,
and Spansh-American ex-soldiers or
sailors, nor any person in public
prison nor any idiot or lunatic, shall
be entitled to register and vote.
SHALL THE AMENDMENT BE
ADOPTED?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-10-26

Secrctary OF State.
State Question No. 94; Referendum
Petition No 80.
BALLOT TITLE

The gist of the proposition is:
TO vote and render imperative
Senate Bill No III, passed by the
1917 Session of the Legislature, and
approved by the Governor March 27
1917, which act provides who should
be considered as practicing medicine;
provides that any person claiming to
practice any drugless system of heal
ing must show an attendance upon a
reputable college for a period of
twenty-seyen (271 months and pass
an examination in certain subjects
before a license shall be granted,
such license when issued to entitle
the holder to practice drugless prac-
tfce only; provides that one chiro-
practor shall be appointed on the
State Board of Medical Examiners,
who shall examine applicants as to
their knowledge of the technique of
chiropractic, the balance Of the ex-
animation to be conducted according
to the rules now provided for other
applicants.
SHALL SENATE BILL NO, III BE
APPROVED?
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
GERMAN DISORDERS
 SET RUMOR AFL0AT

COPENHAGEN. Nov. 17.-Accord- ing to a Berlin dispatch to the Ber- lingske Tidende, President Wilson has informed the German government that maintenance of law and order is a prerequisite of the armistice, and that if the Russian Bolshevik representa- tives are received in Berlin the armis- tice agreement will be dissolved.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-It was stated tonight that Germany has not been informed by President Wilson that the armistice will be denounced if the Russian Bolshevik representatives are received in Berlin.
 No reference has been made to the Russian Bolsheviki in any of the dip lomatic correspondence between Washington and Berlin, it was said, nor has the new German government been informed that the maintenance of law and order is a prerequisite of the armiStice
 The only reference to the disturbed state of affairs in Germany made by the president was said to have been coHIdlneu III secretary Lansing note of last Wednesday, informing the Ger. man government that the president was ready to take up and consider with the allies the matter of supply ing food to Germany. provided he could be assured that public order is being and will continue to be main tained."
 It was assumed here that the Berlin dispatch to the Copenhagen paper was based on this note.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
WILSON'S REGRETS
 CAUSE SPECULATION
PARIS, Nov. Y. (Havas).-The Echo de Paris says Mrs. Wilson will come to Europe with President Wilson.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Publica- tion today of President Wilson's letter to Judge Alton B. Parker. declining an invitation to attend the Britain day celebration in New York, December 8, caused renewed discussion here of the question of whether the president will go to Europe for the great peace con- ference that is to settle finally the is sues growing out of the war.
 In his letter to Judge Parker, the president said:
 'Tt is my plain duty to be here, for I can act more promptly upon matters which seem to mature almost every hour and I am sure that 1 can be more true to the common cause by staying here"
 As vet there has been no indication that the president has reached deci- sion on the suggestion from high sources in Europe, that he at least be present for the opening of the peace congress. but there has been a growing feeling here for several days that he will go to Europe, though probably not as an active participant in the meeting.
 The general belief here, it was said, is that the congress cannot assemble before January, for even after the United States and the allies have com- pleted their present exchanges of views, and the supreme council has drawn up the program for the meeting. sev- eral weeks will be required for the as sembling of the commissioners, which are to represent the participating na- tions.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-President Wilson will not attend the celebration of Britain's day at New York Sunday, December 8. In a letter to Judge AL ton B. Parker, chairman of the com mittee which extended the invitation, the president said
 q am very much interested in the plan for celebrating the notable cour- age and achievements of the army and navy of Great Britain and Ireland and the overseas dominions, on Sunday afternoon, December 8. and it is with unaffected regret find myself obliged to say 1 cannot be present. It is my plain duty to be here, for I can act more promptly on matters which seem to mature almost every hour, and I am sure I can be more true to the common cause by staying herc than by being present, much as I should like to join in praising the part which Great Brit aims soldiers and sailors have played in this great war for the freedom of the world"
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18

president of the American Federation of Labor, had "misinterpreted the spirit and intent of his recent state ment relative to wages and working hours. MT. Gompers' criticism was made yesterday in an address at the pan American labor conference at La redo, Texas.
 MT. Gompers declared that Ameri- can labor would not be forced back to longer hours and a reduction of wages suggested by MT. Barr as the only means of enabling American manufacturers to cope with foreign industries after the war.
 MT. Barr declared working hours should be settled lin accordance with peace conditions and in a sensible business way" and that If our manu- lecturers can maintain their indus tries and furnish employment to all classes of workers on an eight-hour basis, the situation would be well come" Otherwise, he said. "the result would be a common calamity, with the worker the chief sufferer" The same general principles applied to wages, he asserted
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
MAMMALIAN DIDN'T
 APPROVE ARM|ST|CE
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 17.-(By the Associated Press) The former impe- rial German chancellor, Prince Maxi milan of Baden, has issued a pamphlet saying:
 My peace policy was entirely upset by the proposal for an arnistice which was handed to me in complete form on my arrival in Berlin. I fought against 1t for practical and political reasons. It seemed to me a grave mistake to allow the first step toward peace to be accompanied by such an amazing ad- mission of Germany's weakness.
 Neither the enemy powers nor our own people regarded our military situ- ation such as to make desperate meas ures necessary. I proposed that the government as a first measure, should state exactly it's program of war aims and demonstrate to the world our agreement with President Wilson's principles, and our readiness to under go heavy national sacrifices to fulfill those principles.
 T was told in reply that there was no time to wait for the effect of such a statement and that the situation at the front demanded that a proposal for an armistice should be made within A hours, to be supported by publication of the names of a new and unimpeach- able government.
 "A week later the military authorities informed me that they had been mis- taken in the judgment they had formed concerning the situation at the front on October 1.'
 Prince Maximilian says he informed the emperor it would have an import ant effect if the emperor decided volun- tarily to abdicate, as he would prob ably be able to save the country from serious disturbances. But other i'm portant circles tried to convince the emperor abdication would be the signal for the breaking up of the German front.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18

 moved to places on either side of the altar.
 President Sings With Rest
 The Very Rev. G. c. F. Bratenahl D. D., read the lesson, after which the congregation recited the Apostles Creed and the Lords Prayer: Dr. Will liam L. De Vries then sang ten special prayers. the congregation making the resnonseS.
 Special prayers were offered for passing through Austrian territory in those in civil authority. for victory, for deliverance. for peace, for the nations. for the church, for those who gave their lives in the war. for the peace maker, for the work of reconstruction and restoration, and for brotherhood and unity.
 The president entered fervently into the solemn spirit of the service and during the prayers and hymns his voice was distinctly audible to those about him. He seemed more deeply affected during the recital of the prayer in be- half of those who made the supreme sacrifice. than at any time during the service. 4s ,<,s
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
POlNCARE KEEPS JOY

PARIS, Nov. 17-President Poincare, speaking at today's celebration over the return to France of Alsace and Lor- rainle, said Germany by her declaration of war had liberated the French from the coercion to which they were con- strained to submit through their love of peace and horror of bloodshed.
 M. Poincare praised the sagacity and energy of Premier Georges Clemenceau who had worked for the liberation of the captive provinces.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
- FOR WORLD PROHIBITION

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 17.-Estab lishment of an international league for prohibition and the delevopment of foreign mission activities are two pur- poses which leaders expect to become realities, as a result of the world wide prohibition conference which will be held nere November 19 to 22, inclusive The conference will open Tuesday night with meeting of the -Sa- loon league, with Fillmore Condit of Newark, New Jersey, presiding. Prom inent national speakers are expected to address sessions of the conference.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18

BASEL, Nov. 17.-More of the small CT German principalities have followed the example of their larger neighbors and have taken steps toward establish ing republican forms of government.
 Saxe- Meiningen has been proclaimed republic and all estates owned by prices are made public property.
 A special dispatch from Karlsruhe says the provisional government has
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
FAIR PRICE LIST AS F|XEDBY
 COMMITTEE FUR PRESENT WEEK
ADMINISTRATORS WEEKLY REPORT PRICES FOR WEEt
 ".
INSTRUCTIONS

 
   locality Food Administrator, Phoenix Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
BARR REPLIES VERY
 WEAKLY TO GOMPERS

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-William H. Barr, president of the National Foun- ders association. in a statement here tonight, declared Samuel Gompers,
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18

gary, with 1000 of his troops, accord ing to a dispatch from Vienna. The troops were disarmed and started to- ward Germany.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
Receive First Guns

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHEAST OF VERDUN, Nov. IT. -(By the Associated Press )-Forty two large calibre guns, including two of sixteen inches, were turned over to the Americans at Spincourt Saturday by a German lieutenant. He was giv- en receipts by two officers of the American first army.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18

It makes no difference what your wants may be you can have them supplied by using and reading The Republican Classified pages-Arizona's Leading Newspaper.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-18
NEAT AND NATTY
 NECKWEAR

announced that Grand Duke Freidrich II has been abdicated and that Baden is a free republic. A constituent as- sembly will later determine the form of government to be established.
 GENEVA. Nov. 1.-The Lausanne Gazette says it learned the people and parliament of Luxemburg will demand the abdication of the Grand Duchess of Luxemburg, who is considered the symbol of German intrigue. The mem bers of the liberal party desire the grand duchy transformed into repub- lie, attached to France.
 The newspaper adds that the grand duchess, learning of the general opin- ion of the people of the country. replied she would not abdicate till after gen. eral vote had been taken.
 COPENHAGEN. Nov 17.-Former Grand Duke Ferdinand of Mecklen- burg -Schwerin. who abdicated last week, has arrived here with his Eng lish-born wife and children. The Dan ish king, who is a brother of the former grand duke, received the party.
 GENEVA, Nov. 17.-Former Emperor CndrleS or AuStrld- WHo lS SIIi III VI enna, renounced the throne in an auto graph letter to Count Karolyi. presi- dent of the Hungarian national council says an Innsbruck dispatch received here, and declares he wishes to live as private citizen.
 COPENHAGEN, Saturday, Nov. 16- Emperor Charles has specifically relin quished the throne of Hungary. accord ing to a dispatch received here from Budapest.