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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14
CHEROKEE PAPER
IS FIRST IN STATE
Advocate Was Created by
Tribal Council October
Il, 1843.
EDITOR WAS ELECTED
rouths We're Selected as the
Devils" Served Four
Years for $50.

TAHLEQuAH, Dec. 13.-Ths first
r.uspaper established in what IL
,ov the state OF Oklahoma was the
,,,rokcc Advocate. owned and op-
ersied hy the Cherokee nation. on
n.,oh.r /. lsis. the national coun Gil
" ,srllar session passed an act pro
,rdinr for the establishment OF a
nrntIng press and to regulate tho
patIonal newspaper"
proytsion WAS made for tho pub
r.a,ion AZ soon as possible after the
nss.age OF the act OF "A weekly news
p,per 90 be printed In both the
rrhsrokee and English languages, its
on;ac, being the dissemination OF
n.eful knowledge among the Chero-
t.ss the sending abroad OF current
,sformation concerning their cond-
IAN and progress, and of passing
Ken,s among the various Indian ma
.,ons and tribes OF Indian Territory
An edror was selected by the
,ouncu. his term OF office to be four
y.ars, and who was required to
make quarterly reports to the ma
,Ional treasurer OF money received
for subscriptions. An annual re-
rori was 10 be made to the prin-
cc,nsl chief OF tho nation concerning
the condition OF the paper and It's
interests Further provision WAS
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

around saw sailor jump over.
board. ana noticed that the gtg waS
On fire. while proceeding tu offer
assistance, II was noticed that TWO
people were floating ia the water
one of whom vis 4 }uuug woman
She was sinking fast and going down
tor the laHt time smith attempted
to reach her with a boat boOk bat
~ He'd as Elt" was too exhausted to
help herself whercupln he immodi-
ately jumped overheard gruSpiug
her 10y the hair held her head above
water and swami with her to the
dorN. Latham ana Qunltof by thrtr
initiative aud skiltull handling ot the
motor dory enabled smith to sue
Ce~fully accomplish the rescue
latham enlisted Auy -, 1915.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

made for the employment of a trans
iator. a national printer and a jour
neyman printer, each OF whom were
required TO be men OF steady habits,
Three Cherokee youths OF moral
character and industrious habits
we're TO be taken into the office as
apprentices or devils" The term
OF apprenticeship was fixed at four
years, during which period the ap-
prentices would be we'll clothed and
fed at tho expense OF the nation, and
Mt tho termination of the four years
each could expect to receive the sum
Of $50 out OF the national treasury.
Editor Got $500 n Year.
The salary Of the editor was fixed
at $500 q year. those OF the transla-
tor and national printer at 500
each. while The journeyman printer
received 5000. All were required TO
enter into bond for double the sum
Of their respective salaries. with APP
proved security for tho faithful per-
formance OF their duties
The council made provision for
tho erection Of . printing office. a
frame building 1870 feet, with a
shingle roof two stories high, with
four rooms The editor and the
district judge of Tahlequah distriCH
were authorized TO superintend tho
construction OF the building and 10
receive the same. III completed nc
cording to contract, and to give the
a certificate to that ef-
feet" The subscription price OF the
Advocate was fixed at 50 year 10
guaSe and 81 year TO those read
Ing the Cherokee language:
The Cherokee alphabet. originated
by Sequoyah about 1923, contains
IS characters and special matrices
had to be made In order TO cast the
Cherokee types. Nearly year fol
lowing the act of council establish
ing the Advocate the office was
the old fashioned hand
press and type. type cases and other
n necessary material installed and the
editor and his assistants assumed
charge. The first issue OF the paper
appeared In September, 1sit, five
years after the establishment OF the
Cherokee nation as a body polite
In Indian Territory, The editor WAS
william =. ROWS and the translator
was James u. Wofford. Though
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

events OF those long ago times
That there was considerable law
lessness along tho borders is proved
by the frequent mention OF shooting
affrays and killings one old bor-
der town in particular seems to
have been place OF unpleasant
notoriety. This town. Evansville,
Ark, was q1lite near the eastern
boundary line OF the nation. whisky
was plentiful ami pistols and knives
were often used with fatal effccis
one old citizen used to state that
having ridden into Evansville early
one morning he found hanging on
tho hltchins rack a human heart
its owner having been the victim OF
tho bad men" OF the period
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14
WYNONA COB A HERO
Secretary Daniels CsImmcnd- Cox
vain latham ipr Fart In saw
Ing Young Woman.
Special to The world

Sperisl to The world
WASHINGTON. Dec l3--The
secretary OF the navy has commend.
ed Walter latham. coxswRin, John
Qualter. seaman. and stanley How
ard Smith. gunncr's mate first class,
all OF tho navy. and recommended
Smith to the secretary ot the treas
ury for the award Of a silver lif"
saving medal for saving the life or
Miss Anna Smith, Providence, X, l.
on this date Smith and Latham
were going a=hor, in the motor
dory of the l. 4 s Rernadou with
Qualter as coNswaln, headed for the
government landing at Newport and
while pa Ssine around the lighthouse
on the torpedo station, passed gis
with ladies aboard headed for the
L. 3 4. Rochester Smith looked
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

of oklahoma oklahoma won fo'
next year at the 1919 convention just
held At The University Of Missouri
Fred T. Tarmon and Dewey II. Nsa
represented the local chapter. This
VIII hc the ftrst national tratcrnits
convention 10 hr held here and will
b" tho first time sigma Delta Chi
has chosen meeting place south OF
Missouri The local chapter has is
meml cr- here and six Alumni In
oklahoma City
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

His next OF kin ~ his mother. Anna
La ham, -. -. NSnnuo Okla DUAL
ter enlisted Aptil lG. 1919. Next
of kin. father amos i Qualicr. go
flrd street. lruukDyu y Y smith
February, ~. iplg. Newt
nt Kin mother. M.luo \ smith. New
Hartford y !
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

The "Bayer Cross 8 the signature
OF the true "Bayer Tablets OF Aspirin"
The name "Bayer" Is only on genuine
Aspirin prescribed by physicians for
over eighteen years.
In every handy 'Bayer" package
are proper directions for Colds,
Headache, Tsethache, Earache. Neu-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14
Tcachcrs Mnni Moro rnN.

KANSAS CITY Dec. rs S--TeaChrrs'
salaries In NJ issouri, and as-o In other
states are to he Investigated and r."
ported on by a committee or the
state teachers Association accord
Ing tc dcision reached by tho ox"cu- -
tive committee OF the organization
recently. the committee, which rs
composed OF g. A. Philips ~ war
rensburg. chairman. G, II Williams,
Columbia and Bert Cooper, Mary
vile. is expected to report a. The
next meeting OF The executive COM
mittee In st Louis, January 10.
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

FROM the tenth 10 The fourteenth
centuries parchment was about The
only material used Tor writing In
Europe
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14

ralgta. rheumatism t.um hago
Sciatica, Ncuritis and for PAIN gen
orally
Tin boxes Of L. tablets. cost only u
few cents Druggists also sell larger
"Baycr" packages Aspirin is the
trade mark OF llaycr Manufacture OF
Monoacetioacide~ter or Salicy lcacd.
--Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14
SIGMA DELTA en- COMING
Fraternity Comes south
uf Missouri for FIRST Time.

Special 10 Tbs world
NOlAlAN. pcc. o. The 1920
convention Of sigma Dc,tn chi.
mems national Journalistic tratcr-
nifty. will lac boll az tho University
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
SWANSON DEMANDS DRAFT OF PROPOSED RESERVATIONS;
LABOR LOSES IN FIRST VOTE in INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE;
RICHMOND BEAUTY MAY BE CHOSENTO HOUSE OF COMMONS
Armistice Week Popularity Contests
Prove Popular With Every Class of
Citizen---Executive Committee Meets

Alvin NJ Smith general chairman of the Virginia Arm
stice Week Celebration issued call last night for an I'm
norant meeting of the executive committee to be held at
O'Clock tonight in the headquarters of the committee IN
the Army and Navy club Many matters of unusual I'M
porancc viii no for consideration, and full attend
of the committee urged in order that the business
Fan he disposed of without delay.
Under the direction Of Mrs w W Sale, chairman of the
committee representing the womens auxiliary of the
American Legion. work started yesterday the of
fetal souvenir and for the armstce celebration
An elaborate history Of the Twenty ninth and Eightieth
divisions together with many maps and other illustrations,
viii feature the program, which also will carry all details
Of the big demonstration that is to be staged the week of
November 10
In connection with the popularity contests, which
opened Yesterday morning it announced that fourth
section would be added to be limited to clubs and
organizations It will be conducted under the rules
the other sections and to the organization obtaining the
largest number of 800 in gold will be awarded The
second premium will be $50 in gold.
Miss Kate Myers has been appointed chairman of the
womans contest, and will have charge of it
At The time plans made for big meeting for
at O'Clock tomorrow night in Murphy's Hotel when
details Of the contest for mems organizations will be
nounced Representatives from every fraternity in Rich
mond and other organizations expected to attend The
section.
Nearly 100f0 tickets issued from temporary head
quarters nj the committee in the Army and Navy club
terar and 81 indications point unusually heavy voting
since each ticket represents 100 votes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
Rotary Club Decides Upon Midday
Lunches; Applauds Announc ement
That Governor Davis Soon to Come

President Mac Darlington Of the
Rotar4 eyuh NJ the midday blowout
Yesterday expressed extreme salts
faction in tire fact thar members OF
the club found 1t possible TO arise
gY~pfY7 their et,4SntTi. al l1sss IN tz-1Fs 70
attend tiae meeting.
Most OF YOU bankers, and plum
beers and painters and electricians
and doctors. know. have long
hours and find it hard to get up in
the morning. bat this meeting is a
demonstration Of What a little en-
ergy may do.
The hardest hing l have to do"
responded Tom MCAdan1s. is 20 get
up for breakfast, SO ! may get down
at the plant IN Tune And we nave
breakfast al our house at G 80, TOO.
I've seen him bring his tin
bucket along with hlm, put in
letter Jones And on such occa-
sions tie keeps his coffee hot on the
radiator
And when ! miss my tin bucket. !"
continued Thomas. 4 slip over 10
Crenshat S, where Lhe sandwiches
are reasonably reasonable.
"Ar of winch gees to prove the
president went on that we can
have their midday layouts 10 great
advantage. They give us TIME 70
rub elbows with each other and TO
exchange views and plan things
for the good of our fellow man. and
our country. What do you say 10
having the mid-day's every other
week. beginning now"
Every one of the 50 members
present agreed and 1t was SO or
derea.
President Burlington then gave an
account OF his visit To the meeting OF
the seventh district association at
Raleigh The other day, declaring
that OF the twenty-one clubs In the
district, twenty were represented
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
Bernstorff to Narrate the Story of His
Efforts to Keep America Out of the War

Secretary Lansine and Colonel f NJ.
House. ..-
The count spent good part Of his
day refreshing his memory. reading
stacks of his dispatches taken from
the archives of the foreign office. a
good many of which will be placed
in evidence
Among others is one in which
BernstorT categorlcally tells Berlin
that n renewal of ruthless submarine
warfare would bring America into
the war and that this would take a
disastrous end for Germany.
According to the present plan.
after BernstorT has told his story, a
transcript of his testimony will be
given 10 DR.. Won Bethmann-H oll-
~egg, Dr. Won Jagow. DR.. Alfred
Zimmerman. Admiral Won CaDelle
and General Ludendorf. who. then. in
the light OF accused. will be invited
to appear before the committee to
answer the counts allegations.
After they have been heard, Bern
storfY will be recalled for further in-
terrogaton on the basis of their state
ments
At present 1t appears Of less inter-
est as to who is more or less respon-
sible in helping to start the war than
upon whom rests the blame for bring
ing in America, which meant and
brought defeat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22

Albany, N Y. oct 21,-The court
of appeals today reaffirmed it's deci-
sion in the so-called Quinoy case,
handed down nearly two years ago, IN
refusing a reargument on the appl-
cation of counsel representing the
principal street railroad corpora tons
OF the state
This decision held that the public
service commissions had not been
given authority by the Legislature to
increase rates beyond those agreed
upon in the granting of franchises by
municipal authorities. The decision
has been bar to street railway cor
pora tons to obtain additional revenue
through INCREASED rates. where speci-
nc future rates were fixed as condi-
tions IN the franchises under which
they would be permitted TO operate
the court holding such agreements
to ne contracts the validity of which
could not be impaired by legislative
acts
The Quinby case was an application
for writ of prohibition against the
public service commission. Second
district. to prevent its consideration
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22

md there was something doing every
minute --..---
He stated that the next district
meeting would be held the middle of
March, az Greenville, S c., and sug-
sasse3 thai tayEs delegation &c
from this club.
To PAY TOLL TAXES
At the request OF the president
Rotarian McAdams. who has a good
husky voice, read an order, direct =
ing all Rotarians to see that their
poll taxes are paid before November
81, 50 that they can take part in
the municipal elections next year
The mem bers were warned that poll
taxes must be paid six months In
nece ssitated their payment before
the first of Decem Der.
Every one agreed to be prepared.
Bob Henley Herbert Cook and Al
Tanner, new members, were initiated
into the mysteries OF the order
We don't want anybody here,
said President Burlington. but
busy men. And we don't want any
body here but men who can attend
the meetings and men who have the
interests OF their community at heart
above everything else. You men
seem TO represent this class"
The newcomers then walked over
the hot sands. drank the hot. coffee,
swore allegiance, and became full
fieged members.
Charlie Winston, acting as con
ductor. introduced President Wheel
wright, of the Virginia Railway and
Power company
How fares il? chirped Chair
man Tragic OF the entertainment
committee.
Come in and get more fare, 8
urged Tom McAdams
Now, gentlemen" protested
Charlie winston. this rs not fair 10
Mr.. Wheelwright.'
Il can't make a speech" gulped
Mr.. Wheelwright Il have been con-
and all my converse ton has been
absorbed But If anyone wants to
ask any questions I would be pleas
ed to anSwer."
HUMAN QUESTION MARK
Suppose you transferred twenty
seven thousand people on the Hull
street line in any one given month,
/ ad took three thousad people on
the Laurel street line IN two days,
! two-thirds of whom carried straight
| five cent fares, what would it cost
to run car to Westhampton. and
/ how would it be possible to go from
Twenty and P streets, to
Third and Main, without going to
Harrison and Main and transferring
to a down town carr" asked Acting
/ Secretary Jeter Jones.
Il will have to refer that question
! to the stAtistician of the company,
! replied Mr. Wheelwright, with q
/ smile.
| Drive on, driver" shouted a voice
near the door. which every one
= recognized as that of Sam RoSen.
/ DORIS. Pass the sugar"
/ President Burlington stated tina,
Judge Staples, OF Roanoke, had
very generously agreed to attend the
next night meeting of the club
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
WILSON IN TOUCH
WITH conference
Writes Letter to be Read
In Event OF Possible
Adjournment Without
Action.

Washington, Oct 2l.-President
Wilson has written a letter TO the
industrial conference. The letter
was addressed to Chairman Lane and
was in reply to letter written TO
the president last night by Mr. Lane
informing him of the apparent dead
lock of the conference ami the posi-
bilitr Of its Adjournment without
meeting his expectation of definite
action.
The presidents letter was about
800 words in length and was handed
TO Secretary Lane by Private Secre-
tary Tumulty, who read Mr. Lanes
letter To the president last evening
ard received the reply to give to Mr.
Lane this morning.
In handling the presidents
letter 70 Secretary Lane. Mr..
Tumulty inforued the secretary
that the president had written
the letter 10 DE read onHtn case
the situation which M. Lane
sal dnight arise actually came
about As long as there was a
possibility of the conference
reaching a conclusion without
suggestion from him the presi-
dent wished his letter withheld.
But in the event that a point
was reached where no agree
nent was possible and adjourn
ment without action was in
evitable. then Mr. Lane was TO
read the letter to the confer
ence.
The news that Secretary Lane had
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
Coal Operators and
Miners Far Apart

washir gton. Oct 21--Ai1 attempts
on the part of Secretary Of La Dor
Wilson TO bring together the coal
operators and miners representatives.
so thar means might be found 10 avert
the threate ned strike of the miners
came TO naught today Another con-
ference viii be held ton2orzowe. ....
TIE operators and John L, Lewis.
president Of the United Mine workers
Of America. and other leaders OF the
union, along with Secretary Wilson.
were IN session practically all day to-
day
Thomas T B-ewsters. head OF the
operators said no definite conclusion
bad been reached when adjournment
was taken late this afternoon and
Mr. Lewis declared the attitude Of
the miners was unchanged
THIS means a continuation Of the
deadlock which has existed for some
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22

Berlin. Oct. 21.--Count Johann
Heinrich Won Rernstorff testified at
the opening session of the national
Assem- bly, investi CATION into war guilt
today that the German government
hate IN 1916 deliberately wrecked
presidents efforts for peace.
DR.. Won Bethmann- Fl olfweg. form
er Imperial chancellor. and DR.. Karl
Relfferrtch. former finance minis
ter, were present at the hearing,
DR. Sinscheimer questioned the
former German ambassador to the
United State whether he Understood
that he was instructed to tell Presi-
dent Wilson Germany was ready for
peace.
Answer: Yes
WAS President Wilson also
ready - was the next question.
Yes" replied Count Won Bern
storfr.
WAS President Wilson ready to
convene an international peace con-
ference on knowing Germany's con-
ditions?''
'Yes.- answered the count
ny KARL Fl. Won wIEGAND.
Berlin. Oct. 20. DELAYED by wealth
er).-'If Germany abandons e r
U-boat war ] will make peace"
Count Johann Heinrich Won Bern
storS II Is understood, will TESTIFY
tomorrow that President Wilson made
this statement to him personally dur
ing the negotiations regarding the
sinking of the Lusitania.
The former German ambassador to
the United States Is expected to be
on the witness stand for three days
before the subcommittee OF the ma
tional assembly investigating the
causes for the outbreak and prolonga-
ton OF the war An exhaustive ex-
animation of his activities in Wash
ington is foreshadowed.
Count Won Bernstorn Is looked upon
as the star witness against DR.. Won
Bethmann- Hollwegs regime so far as
1t concerns the latter in bringing the
United States into the war.
He 10 expected to tell of many con-
versations with President Wilso
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22

washington. Oct. 21.-This was
busy day for President Wilson be-
cause he insisted on debating long
letter TO the. Industrial conference
and thereby violated the absolute
rest and quiet prescription OF hH
physicians The past few DAYS, how
ever. have been such good ones for
the president that no i'll effects are
expected to come from his exeruon.
The president also looked over
some state papers, it is understood,
and inquired about the progress
made by Secretary Of Labor Wilson.
who LIS attempting TO avert the
threatened coal miners strike. slated
to begin November i. Despite the
fact that he was somewhat restless
last night he showed no signs of
fatigue this morning and Rear 3D.
rniral Cary r. Grayson, his person
al physician, was well pleased with
his condition
The ron bulletin from the white
house on the presidents condition
Was as follows; -.-. ~ ..-.. ...., .........-
The presidents prostate condi-
ton remains as before. Chemical
examination OF the blood shows the
Kidneys to be functioning norma llv.
He did not sleep so we'll last night,
but shows no signs of fatigue this
morning
(Signedl
.... 'TR.AySoN, ., .......--
"RUFFIN
"STITT"
From now on the president will re-
cetve daily. If DIR. Grayson thinks his
condition permits. a tabloid resume
OF the governments affairs. and de-
velopments on such outstanding sub
jects As the threatened coal strike,
the industrial conference and other
matters
These reports VIII be prepared by
Joseph P. Tumulty, the presidents
secretary The president will also
receive a report on the proceedin gs
Of the cabinet meetings
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
Youth and Old Age
Discussed in House

Washington. Oct. 81 The house
today passed the federal budget bill
by vote OF 2s3 to g. 1t now goes
to the senate. where it is planned 20
take il UP early in the regular session
which begins December /.
The three negative votes were cast
by Representative Moon, OF Tennes-
see, and Steagall and Blackman. of
Alabama. all democrats
Passage of the bill followed a de-
bate extending over four DAYS. in
which only feeble opposition was
Continues on Page Two)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
BUSY DAY FOR THE
PRESIDENT WHO
DICTATES LETTER
Bre a k S the Absolute
Rest and Quiet Pre-
scriphon Of Doctors
NO ILL EFFECTS
| ARE EXPECTED
Executive Interested In
Progress of Industrial
Conference and I'm
pending Strike
STRONGER AND TIRED.

Washington. Oct. 21.-The fol-
lowing bulletin on the presidents
condition was issued at the wnite
house at 10 o'clock tonight
The president felt stronger TO-
aav He tried to do more than
he has done since his illness be
gan. and as consequence he Is
very tired tonight.
"GRAYSON
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
SODA CLERKS AFTER
$40 A WEEK WAGES

New York, Oct. 21.-Soda clerks
are now demanding $40 week and
an eight hour day. The demand is
part of the schedule drawn up by the
United Drug Clerks covering salaries.
hours, duties and days OFF. An eight
hour day with one day off in seven
is asked for all employees of retail
pharmacies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
Sell Lee Camp Han.

Lee Camp Hall. 513 East Broad
street, headquarters OF the Rich
mond chapter OF the Cniter Con-
cederate veterans, will be sold this
afternoon at | o'clock at public auc-
company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-22
MAY Restore Relations.

Paris, Oct, 2l.--There is a persis-
tent rumor in circulation here to the
effect that neeotia tons are afoot
looking to the restoration of diplo-
matte relations between France and
the vatican. The rumor is denied N
we'll informed quarters, but Rome
advises say vatican circles believe 1t
to be well founded.