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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
THE wonLD's OH. SHORTAGE.

Bread In the staff of me- let nature turn
bolshcylk and refuse to perform her functions
during two trips Of the earth around tho sun
and tho human race would vanish. For despite
all the accom- plshments Of man. tho willingness
OF nature 10 grow, ripen and permit the harvest
of wheat. alone stands between him and cx
tnction.
What wheat Is to human life petroleum and
its products have become to human Industry
And human industry Is shivcring In the face Of
petroleum shortage. In various sections Of the
United states technical men, men Of science,
mon OF finance, men ot letters. are meeting to
confer this subtocti TO determine what ia to
be done. Tho market for petroleum products Is
stiffenlng preparatory to taking flight TO alt-
tudes that none may with accuracy anticipate.
The motor industry, solely dependent the
petroleum industry. contempntes the produc-
ton OF upwards Of 1000 900 pleasure cars dur
ing 1920 The number OF various other types
of Internal combustion engines only be
roughly estimated. II there Is a demand for
petroleum products now in excess OF the supply
and that TX admitted where is the fuel to be
found with which to run these motors7
rhere is your question. II is a tremendous
one. II Is n Vital one For II the inadequate
petroleum supply Is to curtail various other in
dustrles. then what lays ahead Is not pleasant to
contemplate Two alternatives present them
selves: Either the supply OF petroleum must
be increased through the opening OF sources
of production; or a substitute for gasoline and
kerosene must be found
From n purely materialistic viewpoint. Tulsa
can view the situation with equanimity. Here Is
the capital of odom. Hero Is the center of
supply. Here must be felt the first agreeable
effects OF the appreciation in oil values now
going For the appreciation In refined prod
ucts following closely on the heels OF the ad-
vances In the crude market removes the last
danger TO one OF our most important industries
the refining pf petroleum, Tulsa Is likewise
the headquarters Of the refining industry as rep
resented by the Independent interests. And II
is to the oklahoma fields that oildom looks
with confidence for tha' relief which alone can
come through vastly increased production.
The prospect confronting those Interested in
oil is exceedingly pleasing. Tho tolerable sea-
sons OF the present year Will mark, we CON
fidentb believe. the widest and most intense ac-
tlvity In production circles, in manufacturing
circles In marketing circles and the varied in
tercsts allied with each.
We congratulate the oil men on the outlook
We congratulate Tulsa on It's good fortune In
being the home and headquarters OF these men
And congratulate the nation having a
Tulsa,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
Oklahoma Outbursts
By OTIS LoRToN

February took advantage OF its extra dav this
year to give the patrons OF the gas company a
rev additional slaps
1t must be admitted that the first meeting OF
the Independent committees developed unex-
pected political acumen.
Tho triumphant branch OF the republican
party held another banquet in Tulsa Thursday
night TO again felictate itself.
The young man on North Main, who has been
anticipating the March winds, reports that hand
painted hosiery has already arrived.
Among those who agree with President Will
son that the war will not be over until the peace
treaty Is ratified are number OF martial poets
Those who have aspirations TO succeed him
will doubtless be glad to know that Chief Justice
ovens resignation has finally reached the gov
ernor.
| have always noticed, says Bill Dingley that
more interest In civic righteousness is mani
tested just before city election than at any
other season.
The police invite those who claim to have
list Of places whore open gambling Is conducted
to present the Information, Now is a golden
opportunity for those who know.
The girl on South Main who has been seeking
some form OF pleasant diversion, has adopted
cat She probably also has the idea that this
will make her a more proficient catechist.
Anyhow. Mr.. HooveF's answer to the Georgia
democrats make 1t plain that II the san Fran
cisco convention nominates him IL viii have to
be upon grounds other than his democracy
Speaking 81 the success OF the proposition for
q managerial form OF government we gather
from the papers that the election machinery in
Muskogee Is stlll violently opposed to the prin-
cipe OF majority rule.
Some how other we gathered the impress
sion from Cam Russells charges that Governor
RObprtsOn WA Il O
the side out Of the parole and pardon system,
but It appears from Russells statement TO the
Legislature that he had no proof that the gov
ernor has been taking rake-otf, We are dis
appointed, for had almost come TO believe
that Russell had at last uncovered something
serious.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
Barometer of Public Opinion
This one Opposes Hagan.

Editor Tulsa world. As / have been reader
Of The World for some little time and think II a
real live paper, Interested in public opinion
would like to have a word on the stand made
i'm regard TO the proposed bonus bill for the
benefit Of eX-servicc men.
Possibly one reason, II not the most import
ant, for MI Hapan and hts supporters views IN
opposing the proposed bin Is that they must
have been comfortably fixed ana not poor work
ing "dubs' like The majority of US. The chances
are that when they" returned from long
near relatives, made 1t easy for their dear
boys and they were spared The exquisite pleas
ure Of stepping back into civil life with the
enormous sum Of $50 to purchase 500 suit
worth $40, and a few incidentals such as re-
furnishing home on the new price basis, etc
Perhaps | haven't any business writing so Of an
Oklahoman, but having served 26 months in
service for Oklahoma. feel that / have the
privilege of making few criticisms myself,
No doubt Oklahoma has fulfilled her duty 10
her soldiers and perhaps to Mr.. Hagan's opinion
she has more than performed her duty but for
myself cannot see II that way. Perhaps he did
not have chanced TO have been among the ones
to have volunteered shortly after the war be-
gan, and been subject to the call of the state,
but net having been called for duty until Aug
ust 8, and being promised part pay until called
for active service, also on top OF the part pay
the enormous sum OF 90 cents per night for drill
performed.
II seems as though the state has either lost
its bookkeeper or holding this money in trust
for us. oklahoma might reclfy her own debts
Of honor before calling for volunteer represen-
tatNcs," desirous Of public favor to upbraid
other service men for expecting. Uncle sam to
come forth with n substantial bonus
AN EN-SOLDIER.
cherryvale, Kan, Feb 2e
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statement is made that the figure Expresses the
physical limit OF manufacture, but does not by
any means express the limit Of the sales or
ganizations.
Every man in America IS "a potential car buy
er Perhaps the greatest desire OF a prepon.
dcrant majority Of men and women who do not
own cars is that they may speedily become car
owners; Of equal majority Of those who now
own them that they may acquire a later model.
There Is your automobile situation.
For these reasons the shows draw wonder
fully. Most ~ the mon and women of Tulsa will
look over the wonderful models that Will be dis.
played at the show during the coming week
Pride Of possession will Wow with envy, but all
Will go. Air castles will be built by many:
models will be selected against that day when
circumstance pars with desire
And there VIII be education and instruction
for an The show is representative Of not only
the third largest industry In the nation, but also
Of ono ot Tulsa's greatest Industries, and un-
quostonably The most popular industry In the
world.
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mensely weakened. NO ONE WILL
FEAR A PRESIDENT EXCEPT
THOSE WHOM HE CAN MAKE
FEAR THE ELECTIONS"
From whence, It seems permissible
to inquire, comes the idea that 1t
is necessary to make men fear the
president? Where is such a thing
contemplated in the constitution?
II fear can be put in the heart of
those opposed to executive proposals
only because of what may happen
to them at an election, is II not also
true that the only method of instil-
ling fear in the heart of the execu-
tive is through what may possibly
happen to him at an election?
Or Is there to be one rule for the
congressman (since 1t is clearly OF
the legislative branch that the presi-
dent is thinking) and another rule
for the executive?
II there is proper hostility between
the legislative and the executive; if
we are to accept as an established
fact that Wilsonian theory that the
legislative is always wrong and the
executive always right. then we must
in candor give very serious consider
alton to his contention that the exec
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CHAPTER XClII.
The Quarrel Continues.

In spite of Toms grudging explain
alton, kept on.
"Why didn't you say so at first,
II looks as II you had taken time to
think up an excuse" l stormed.
What do you mean?" he de-
manded.
Just what / say"
believe what you please after
this. ] shall take no pains to unde-
ceive you"
IL shall and also / shall do as ]
please"
Tom made no answer, as Norah
Just thcn made an excuse to come
into the room, We had had few
quarrels, none like this, in spite of
Toms quick temper; and my lack
OF tact. i supposed Norah had heard
us and was curious
Tom got up from the table and
without a word flung out of the
room and in a moment | heard the
door slam and then the elevator. |
rushed out Just In time TO see II dis
appearing. / called tom" but he
either did not hear me or would pay
no attention. so l returned to my
rooms disgusted with myself and an
CRY with Tom.
Where had he gomez Perhaps be-
cause he was angry he had gone out
70 spend his time with that girl.
the angry tears filled my eyes Just
as Helen Thurston came in
An Accusation.
What's the matter. Sue7 Are YOU
sick?" she asked, real concern in
her voice.
NO, I'm not sick! Just angry,
that's ALL"
Helen was tacaful IL | were not.
and asked no more questions. All al
once / thought, III Just tell her
ABOUT that commission business l
wouldn't be imposed on by anyone.
Peggy bought another dress be-
fore she left" ! commenced.
did she, Where? / was so sorry
not TO see her again although I said
good bye lasE night. | came down but
MORAN said you had gone out and
had left no word where you had gone
or when you |ould return"
she bought the dress OF Madame
Helolse' and by the way Helen such
queer thing happened. Madame
iSkeo II II was TO be put on your ac.
count and"
What did you tell herr" Helen
interrupted in an anxious voice
TOW much did Peggy pay for the
I'VE misunderstood her at first.
because neither of us knew ANYTHING
about commissions being paid for
bringing her customers but Madame
explained and then Of course I told
her To give me the credit. And [ alsu
told her, Helen, that / thought the
commission on all that Peggy had
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NHuShand $
*, a1ldI "a
By Jane Plaelps

bought should belong 10 me. PegE
was my guest and /, not You, pro
posed she go to Heloise in the NV
place"
had said az thought necess7
and row waited for Helen 10 SPEAK
] expected she would be angry amy
really in my present mood | dldh 7
much care If she We're. To my SUI.
trise she laughed, rather forced "
sounded. but, aside from flushlhs
she showed no resentment -,
Certainly 1t should If you ies,,|
that way. | didn't suppose you Wouu
care about it,"
An Essential Surrender.
why shouldn't l care? You knos
| have very little to buy handsoil'
clothes with, and ten per cent %
such bills as Peggy had so%
amounts to enough TO help a ioL
Don't get fussy about Il, sue w
told you that It was all right 10 nav
IL transferred to your account nav
taken Madame many good cust"hs'
and she has been very kind to IIN
consequence There Is no reason lMl
you shouldn't make a little np.l
that way too. II .you were 70 hS
two or three women like Mrs hsa
derson or that Vivian Morton 10 Hu
II would almost dress yoI Taey y-
such expensive clothes that the coln, ..,
mission would amount 10 s''"
deal IN a year" ~
felt little ashamed ot mys%sta,
when Helen proved so aml1ole' IA
| couldn't quite believe that she nse
thought | didn't need or want . u,
com mission. | couldn't hep Wv
wonder II Peggy and 7 had l4,es
her II II would have turned oul ~,
same. Yet was grateful 10 her W.
the hint about Mrs. Henderson az
Vivian. / determined to act upon ~
at the first opportunity. ~,
Helen said nothing NOR" r,
the mmissions but proposed ,',, ,n,.
como up and play three -hand'u ''
tion with her and Waller -.
whats the use your sitting Ig5g
alone all the evening"" she qu a,y.
you're blue over somethlnE aa
way, and YOU oIght not % pe ~ no
"All right! I'll tell Moran IL
comes back 10 send him up A,
As we went UP the sA'r "a.
scarcely ever waited for the e'JI' IbaI
TO visit each other-I wished } en-,
half of Helen's poise, her TACT -
had surrendered the comm -sl' rs
gracefully, though / knew an, l,0r
have been annoyed at my ae'''"
telling Madame. Ian.
About ten O'Clock Tom teIcPIoNy
up from the apartment, "a hI ias
wouldn't come up, but III (. saor H,,,r
Helen for the invitation. 80
stopped playing and went du"Ib. Ib.j
wanted to know where rom ,5,f
gone when he flung out angry W.
me. .,,,l
Tomorrow-A Visit TO the hosp'~'
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Thus wrote Woodrow Wilson, soon
after his election to the presidency.
And It is Chara ctcristic OF our poll
ties that no especial significance at
tached 10 the utterance at the time.
only now, after the presidency has
been made to stand for something
very different from rhe cons itutional
conception do we see that the de-
termination was apparent in the
Wilson mind from the very first to
force the transitional" stage.
The president was writing to the
man who Is now attorney general,
but who at the time was member
Of congress from Pennsylvania. The
subject was bill then pending that
sought TO YitaliZe the most prominent
plank In the platform on which the
president was elected, that extending
the presidential term to six year and
making the president ineligible to
succeed himself
Congressman Palmer, an impor-
tant spoke OF the Wilson organiza-
ton wheel, wrote the president ask
ing his views on the pending legis-
lation. The president answered at
great length, wherein he set forth
much OF that philosophy which has
since become generally recognizable
as particularly Wilsonian.
Notwithstanding he had ridden
into office on the platform wherein
the single presidential term idea was
almost paramount, the presidents
introduction I'm his letter to Mr.. Pal
mer is characteristic:
Il have not hitherto said anything
about this question" he wrote. be
cause | had not observed that there
was any evidence that the public was
very much Interested in It,"
Here is the Wilson mind function
ing normally He had not expressed
any opinion concerning one OF the
chief planks In the platform he had
stood on in winning his election be-
cause the public had not manifested
any interest In It.
Why should the public manifest
an interest in a matter that by its
own action It had decided accord
ing to the presidents position? Mr..
Wilson had asked preference on the
ground, among others, that he would
not again be candidate, and that
his party, II entrusted with the gov
erning mandate, would enact a law
making "A single presidential term
the law OF the republic.
Four-Ycar Term Too Short.
But, continues the president to Mr..
Palmer, II feel that in
the circumstances | should not he
acting consistently with my ideals
with regard TO the rule OF entire
frankness and plain speaking that
ought to exist between public serv-
ants and the people whom they serve
II | did not speak out about IL with
out reserve OF any kind and without
thought OF personal embarrassment.
-Four years IL too long a
term for president who is not the
true spokesman OF the people, who
is imposed upon them and does Not
lead them. 1t is TOO short a term
for a president who Is doing or at
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
Letter Written by Woodrow
Wilson to Present Attor-
ney General Forecast Of
Much That Has Since
Occurred.
II A
r.. A. LATTA.

'It must bc clear tn everybody
who has studied our political de-
yciopmcnt at all that the char
actcr of the presidency is passing
through u transitional stage. We
know what the office Is now and
what use must be made of Il, but
we do not know what IL is going
to work into"
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Herrnans are accused OF dodging the taxes inn
posed by smuggling money into Switzerland
Which arouscs the suspicion that the Germans
may be preparing to trade the fathorland for
switzerland and thus avoid paying the indom-
nifty
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

Frances first step in preparation for the dawn
OF universal peace and the new diplomacy Is a
decision to organize and maintain an army of
a million fighting men. France, 1t is evident.
is so determined to have peace that she is
getting ready TO knock the block off tho first
bloke that questions hor decisions "Ain't' it
beautiful!
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

ihe popularity OF Lady Astor In parliament
must arouse regret In the mind OF Hoover that
no did not naiuralize himself as an Englishman
and enter politics where his great talents are APP
precIated. hut II Is not even yet too late
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

writer discovers that the sentiment in Tur-
key IN unanimously. against evictlng tho sultan.
II may also he stated that sentiment in Ger
many Is a unit against putting an Engllshman at
the head OF tho German government
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

The head writers grow careless. ono puts IT
Lodge decides to force action on the peace
treaty what Lodge decided was TO ask"
action on the peace treaty. as the event dis
closed
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

The world is not retained by Mr., and Mrs,
Jackson Barnett However 1t suggests that they
take their stand on that one Of the fourteen
points" which provides for self determination
and dare the whole caboodle to touch them at
their peril
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
Daily Biblical Quotation
SUNDAY, ITnnIANy 20. 1870.

bcap-year II Is of tho Lords morcieg that
we are not consumed, because his compositions
tail not They are new every morning. great ia
my fmthtulnoss. Lam 3.22 90.
if. under means Of grace
No fruits OF grace appoar
II is dreadful case
Though God may long forbear
At length he'll strike the threatened
blow.
And lay the barron fig tree low
Thon said he unto the DRESSER of his VINEYARD
Behold, these three years | come seeking fruit
on this rig tree, and find none; cut II down; why
curnbereth II the ground2 And ne answering
shid unto him, Lord, let It alone this year also
,ll shal ulg about II. and dung It: and II IL
shalt cut 1t down. Luke 1919.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

Fhe New Jersey assembly has passed a bin
providing Tor the manufacture and sale of ~
per cent beer. IL this is treason the Jerscyites
are evidently agreeable for the prohibItionsts
making the most OF H.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

General Wood gives this as the first plank in
his platform; Remove the strangle hold OF
excessive taxes from business" Don't that
make you want TO read the other planks?
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

Wo have been asked to comment on the AdrI
"uc note We can only observe. however. that
II tho president feels that way about It then that
is the only way for him TO act
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
The Horoscope
''rhe stars incline. but do no, con,s +.
Sunday, February 20. Ieao

The stars incline. but do not .on,. d,
Sunday, February 20, 1920
This Is a day of special proqo,..
TO mortals, according to astroloS'
Venus rules strongly for good ~
Mercury upholds the beneflo wa
while Mars alone is adverse.
1t is a rule under which low. n
fairs should flourish. for IL ma N
for susceptibility and romano
Weddings and engagements m,
the most promising rule. siSJ
prosperity IL forecast as v1eu
constancy and devotion.
Women have the best sort
guidance from the stars as m,
are posted during this conf. ris
ton and the year should 81
them many of their hearts ~
desires.
Letters written during yht, ,,I
pect Of Mercury are held ta
most fortunate. whether they ~
love messages or merely bear bps
ness contracts.
The theater should benefit grso,
ly from the planetary goyprnmsSl|
which seems 10 indicate that wam..I
will do much TO improve conditlo,,|
on the stage,
Patience is counseled bv 81
seers at this time, for they M
warn that women will be impetpoo,
and daring in big enterprises. wi
to the influence OF Uranus whis
controls the psychic faculty.
Persons whose birthdate n
have the forecast OF an active. prA
porous year. Money ana prom
will probably increase.
Children born on this day al
likely TO be exceedingly talentI
and clever. These subjects Il
Pisces are generally very popuht
and they progress rapidly in al
profession they adopt.
tCopyright 1920, ty the Mcclure Ne-Fs,,r,- 49,.
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utlve has a right to 'all tho power N
can get Otherwise we can but ~
in such a statement a frame OF mini
viciously unconstitutional.
That the presidents mind wasscI
tually running in direct opuo4voI
to existing constitutional checks an
limitations is abundantly proven n
his next paragraph. fie says:
An Unconstitutional Mind.
I'VE singularly belle our own prinl
ciples by seeking TO determine bd
fixed constitutional provision vhaI
the people shall determine for theml
selves and are perfectly competep, A
determine for themselves. We cast i
doubt on the whole theory Of populxl
government. believe we shoul
fatally embarrass ourselves shout
We make the constitutional chant
proposed"
This letter has recently attraciy
n very great deal of attention frorl
publicists, in the light OF what IA
transpired since IL was writtsij
Many are pointing out The singlr|
significance of the presidents h,I
ure to recognize at any place ID
slightest constitutional llmitataI
upon the powers of the executiv,
and his stressing the point that II.
president should have and eXerise al
the authority public opinion vii
concede.
Recently the communication hI|
been offered as showing that ths
Wilson mind Is free of all scrupe'
against the third term. and that if|
The beginning of his incumbercy /
was his fixed determination to make
the presidency something very AL
ferent from anything it had hitherto
stood for.
we know what the presidents
stands for now" wrote the \ 80
dent; but we do not know what
will grow into. 1t is clear TO every1
body that the office is passing
through transitional stage"
That is queer doctrine, indeed
coming from one occupying an Office
whose duties are clearly set forth nI
the constitution, and whose authoT>
ity IL as clearly limited.
What IS the ultimate OF the Wilson,
theory with respect TO the prssI'
dency?
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

February took advantage OF its extra dav this
year to give the patrons OF the gas company a
few additional slaps.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

Speaking 81 the success OF the proposition for
q managerial form OF government gather
from the papers that the election machinery In
Muskogee IL stlll violently opposed to the prin
ciple of majority rule.