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Evening star., 1921-07-16
Labor and the Crisis,

There is great unrest in labor cir
cles. 1t may not be greater than the
unrest in other circles. Unrest II
general. and profound. The army o,
kickers has grown to very large pro
portions. But the rank and file Of
wage-earners have been told SO often
that the existing public difficulties are
being manipulated to their special di..
advantage they have come to put toe
much faith in the misleading state.
ment.
AS a matter Of fact, labor Is still
the object Of the friendliest consider.
alton in quarters where public inter.
ests are in hand.
Take the tariff question. Congress
is told that 1t must shape the revision
it is now occupied with to meet condi.
tions prevailing in the outside world.
Foreign trade is now q popular cry.
We must secure it in abundance II
we are to succeed with our calcula-
tions.
True enough. But has anybody pro-
posed that in order to do that we
should reduce American wage scales
and American standards Of living to
meet those Of Europe or Asia? On
the contrary, is it not the purpose to
keep those scales and standards higher
than those existing elsewhere? The
lowest Of the low tariffites are not
asking for the introduction into this
country Of foreign wage scales and
standards Of living. while the protec-
tionists rest their case in part on the
welfare Of the American working
man.
Labor and capital, as at all times,
are in the same boat. and If the boat
swamps both will go to the bottom
together. 1t is q good time to re.
member the old Injunction: Don't
rock the boat"
Evening star., 1921-07-16
Court Enlargement Necessary.

It Is to be hoped that the hearing
before the House judiciary committee
On the bill to provide additional Judges
for the District Supreme Court is but
preliminary to prompt action on the
measure. The statements made by
representatives Of the court, the bar
and the public showing the need OF an
enlargement Of the bench are so con-
vincing that there should be no ques-
tion whatever Of the action Of the
committee, followed quickly by the
passage Of the bill.
It Is, indeed, astounding that the
District court has maintained its work
80 well during the recent years OF
great growth Of the capital jurisdic.
ton and population and volume Of
business. Had it not been for the
diligence Of the judges the congestion
would have been much more serious
and the delay Of justice would have
made this community marked through
out the country as an example Of IN
adequate judicial procedure.
This burden should not be laid upon
the court. The government itself
needs an enlargement Of the bench.
Its business is affected greatly. For
this court has Jurisdiction over all
cases relating to departmental work.
Some Of the most protracted trials in
the country are held here in cases
Involving government interests. While
these are on the local calendar is con-
Eested and justice is in a large degree
denied the people of Washington.
In the course Of the hearing, which
win be continued. statistics will be
given to the House committee which
can possibly leave no doubt Of the fact
that Washington is inadequately
served in the matter Of court organiza-
tion as compared with other Ameri.
can cities. If the District had had the
determination Of this matter it would
long since have provided itself with q
larger bench. But it must go to Con.
gress for relief. And it is the business
Of Congress primarily. because the
court is federal in character, while
serving as q court Of local turisdic-
tion. A bill to enlarge the court has
heretofore passed the House. Political
reasons have prevented enactment.
There is no conceivable political rea-
son now against it.
The hope is that this bill will be
passed through both houses and the
requisite appointments will be made
to the bench in time for opening of
the fall term Of court, which will per-
init redivision Of labor on the bench
In season to effect a reduction Of the
calendar during the coming court
year.
Evening star., 1921-07-16
Graft at Ellis Island,

Charges Of graft at Ellis Island
have been brought to the point Of
preliminary investigation, in conse-
quence of which the commissioner
asserts that incoming aliens have been
In the recent past fleeced Of at least
$5o0.ooo year. This condition. how
ever, has not been unsuspected in the
past. A number Of employees Of the
government have heretofore been tried
on such charges. But they have been
acquitted. It would seem to be i'm
possible to get the specific evidence
necessary to convict those who prey
upon the ignorant incomers. The scat
tering Of the immigrants on admis-
sion, their unfamiliarity with our
language and customs and a fear to
press complaints against government
agents which has been bred in their
life abroad, all combine to make prose.
cution difficult. But there Is evidence
that q combination has heretofore
been working at Ellis Island to take
toll Of the newcomers, in Illegal fees
and charges for services, in supposed
bribes to secure admission in cases
when admission has been assured and
even, it is indicated, the taking of
money to bring about admissions in
cases where the immigrants should be
rejected. Thus the aliens themselves
have not only suffered from these
frauds and gratis, but the country has
been injured. There is no telling how
many people have been allowed to en-.
ter who should have been excluded
under the old laws, perhaps criminals,
possibly radicals Of violent views and
harmful purposes. doubtless some suf'
fsring from dangerous diseases.
Government graft - not widespread
in this country. That It exists at al
ID not surprising. This II an Immense
oresnization and dishonest people viii
ocoszienaIly get . foothold IN Il and
yn- thsdx efnctaa Positions 1ee MsGA,
Evening star., 1921-07-16
Watchful Campaigning.

Chairman Adams Of the republican
national committee continues the Hays
style Of doing business. He keeps in
close touch with what is going on. AL
though prevented at the last moment
from attending the Virginia repub-
lican convention. he sent q letter ex.
pressing his interest in the meeting
and best wishes for success.
It was this sort Of watchfulness on
the part Of Mr.. Hays when he took
the organization reins that inspired
his co-workers with confidence. He
made himself familiar with the whole
field. He kept track Of state events
az well as Of national events. When
ever possible, he appeared on the
scene, and. by a speech or otherwise,
increased the ''pep' Of the occasion.
The field Is largo. There are a good
many states. A national chairman
needs to spread himself out in order
to establish the proper connections
with local leaders and local organiza.
tions. And such connections should
by all means be established.
Campaigning has come to be not
only q f1ne art, but q steady thing.
It proceeds without let-up. There is
something doing all the time. One
campaign is hardly over when another
begins.
Mr.. Adams will have a busy time
next year. The contest for control of
the Sixty-eighth Congress will develop
both parties in as good form as pos
sible. The republicans need that body
in their business, while the democrats
will find full use for It If they can
manage to bring It into camp.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

private profits. II the graft at Ellis
Island has been as extensive as the
commissioner estimates 1t has been
due to laxity Of high Official super.
vision. If these charges are true it
is to. be hoped that every man engaged
In the squeeze" will be caught and
punished whether in the service now
or not.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

Prices In dining cars are decreased
on q number Of railroads. This is
valuable reform, but it does not go
far enough to satisfy the commuter,
who does not remain on the train for
luncheon.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

Comment is being made on the fact
that Ambassador Harvey played golf
In his shirt sleeves. This is at least
a change from the costume criticism
that the bathing beaches have been
monopolizing.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

The New York musical producers,
having quarreled with their actors,
announce that they will put out
fewer musical shows. 1t remains to
be seen whether the ultimate con.
sumers will make a pathetic protest.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

All that Germany appears to ask Of
the Hohenzollerns is that they will
enjoy themselves as much as they can
under the circumstances and refrain
from interfering with business.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

There must be moments when Mr..
James Stillman wishes he had been
more disposed to let business inter-
fere with pleasure.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

Belgium has made the progress in
reconstruction that was to be expected
Of q country 50 distinguished for fear
lessness and determination.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

The hope is doubtless entertained by
SIR Thomas Upton that the world Of
society will soon forget about prize
Sighting and get back to yacht racing.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

In the course Of time armament
may come to be regarded as no less
uncivilized than drunkenness or
polygamy.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

By disposing Of possible differences
In advance, the work Of reaching a
peace arrangement can undoubtedly
be facilited.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

A large portion Of the G. o. P.'s
record has to do with reconciliations
Of differences in its own ranks IN
tariff questions.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

It Is being hinted that the so.called
mystery ship became slightly intoxi-
Gated and lost its way.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

The latest models Of automobiles
will be equipped with cribs. Tho
American motorist begins young.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

Perhaps the most impressive beauty
Of DR.. Einstein's theory lies in the
fact that 1t permits no argument.
Evening star., 1921-07-16
New Arrivals In
Girls MILDLY
Skirts
$2.75

Girls Serge MILDLY Skirts
in side pleated designs-to
be worn with MILDLY blouses.
Some have cambria under
bodies attached. Sizes 6 to
II years.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

The dove Of peace has developed the
powers Of a parrot.
Evening star., 1921-07-16

CHI E M l S E A N D
GOWNS, with drawn work
and solid embroidery in
scroll and floral patterns.
Some have real ilet lace
insets. The gowns have
round, square or V necks.
Evening star., 1921-07-16
Lobbying.

Lobbying.
What does that lobbyist want to
see you about?"
II fancy" replied Senator Sorghum,
that he wants to find out which way
I intend to vote. Then II my inten.
tions are favorable to his interests he
will represent to his employers that
he has exercised the greatest in.
fuence."
Jud Tunkins says he never yet
bought a suit Of clothes that made
him look anything like the pictures in
the advertisements.
A Midnight Plea.
Oh, burglar when you're on the track
A ruthless depredator,
| Although the safe you boldly crack
Spare the refrigerator!
Getting On.
'How are you getting on with you,
new production?"
"ws.re all through with the most
important part" replied the musica
manager, I'VE have found Q title tha,
suggests Ill sorts Of shocking pos
| sibilities."
Professionally Speaking.
'Do you think It pays to 70 through
| Q collesef"
Il
'shouldn't b surpfaDsd." replies
Bill the Burg cSsEns colleges have
] lJoe oe,meuN4eel44
Evening star., 1921-07-16
At$2.95

CHEMISE AND GOWNS,
In beautifully embroidered
styles. The chemise are in
built-up shoulder or cami-
sole styles with solid and
eyelet embroidery and filet
lace medallions.
Evening star., 1921-07-16
Women's Silk Hose and Knit
Underwear Less Than Usual

Womsn's Supsr-fashionsd Silk Hose, of medium
weight; Isle tops and reinforced heels and toes;
evenly woven. Colors are black white, gray, new
brown and Russia calf Sizes 8H to TO- An excep-
tional value. $l00 pair.
Women,s Sviss and Fine Ribbed Knit Vests
buit-up shoulders or bodice styles some are fancy
trimmed others have silk tape straps. Sizes 26 to A.
Sc each, 3for 500.
Evening star., 1921-07-16
At$1.95

CHEMISE AND GOWNS,
in dainty floral patterns and
solid sprays of embroidery;
scalloped edges, fine tucks.
Gowns are in round or
square neck styles. The
chemise also show simple
hemstitched camisole tops.
Evening star., 1921-07-16
The Sleeveless Dress
Fashions Latest Demand
Unusual at $2.95


and sports
Of walking
neck white
and Sizes 16 to ~.
Evening star., 1921-07-16
Presenting the first arrivals In
New Black Satin Hats, $500

thoughts have turned vacationat mil
the selections of the vacation
outfit.
facing
mos
Evening star., 1921-07-16
Style and Quality in These
New Bathing Suits
Special at A.95

Another new lot of All-wool Jersey
Bathing Suits, made in the California
style. Many new models and all the
popular colors. This is very special
price for these high-grade suits.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-28

Continued on page seyen)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-14
CITY BRIEFS

The city council will meet at the
city hall tonight following n postponed
meeting of last Friday. This being the
first meeting of the month. reports
from all the departments will be re-
Ceived
The election for consolidation OF
schools in districts is and q, Pleasant
Hin and Plainview looked like victory
for the supporters Of the consolidation
program at o'clock today According
to Mrs. Kate Gait Zaneis, county sup.
erintendcnt, the petition asking for the
election was almost unanimous.
Election officers from every precinct
In the county We're in the city today
getting ballot boxes and supplies to
hold the election for bonds that will
take place tomorrow.
County Attorney James Mathers
spent Sunday on his farm In Love
county.
George l.. Evans of Newport was
transacting business In the city today.
Fire Chief q. II. Bailey who Is III ~
his home from continued cold, Is
somewhat improved and II Is expected
he viii be back ON the job within a
tcw days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-14
STATE OFFICERS
TO PROTECT CASEY
IN COURT TRIAL
Corpor alton Commissioners
Here to Attend Hearing
Before Butcher

Members of 'the corporation com
mission stand ready to assist G. W.
Casey, local conservation officer. in
the prosecution OF the two men and
two women woo assaulted his wife,
following insults at the Nash Motor
company on East Broadway on last
Monday afternoon, according to Art
Walker, member of the commission
this morning.
Campbell Russell +. II. Hughes,
Ben Davis. chief conservation officer
and G. l.. London. court reporter,
are others in the party with Mr..
Walker. The party came in from
Oklahoma City last night and will be
at the trial before Justice Of ths
Peace Tutcher this afternoon.
Casey appealed to us for aid
Walker said. "and in answer to his
appeal we are here to do whatever
is possible. We will not participate
in the trial. but II our assistance is
needed The commission is ready TO
support It, gents
1t is probable that some members
of the commission will testify as TO
Casey's character which Mr. Walker
saws. is excellent. He has Teen with
the department for about two years,
a part OF the time being stationec
at Duncan. Mr.. Walker says he
knows nothing whatever Of the
character of Mrs. Casey.
The commissioners will return 10
Oklahoma City after the trial here
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-14
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
GIVE DELIGHTFUL
ANNUAL DINNER

quite the largest and most sue
ccssful event given by Ardmorc Camp
Fire Girls was the Thanksgiving birth
day dinner of the Wawbapsee Camp
Fire girls Saturday evening at tho
First Presbyterian church by the girls
honoring their fathers aud mothers
The event was given in celebration OF
the first anniversary Of the group
which organized in November, 1920.
les fashioned in the cross logs
symbolic of the Camp Fire emblem on
which were many glowing candles in
yellow for work, red for health and
white for love. The candles were ar
ranged on individual chocolate cakes
placed for each guest. The center
where the tables intersected was beau
tiful with a pumpkin in which was
n miniature Pilgrim father. Clusters of
grapes and mary leaves in brilliant
shades were massed about the pump
kin. Large cakes centered with one
candle smyboliZed the first anniversary
and Were in brown and red. the col
!
black crepe paper decorations com.
pleted the decorations. Hand painted
cards made by the girls in forms OF
cross logs and flame were placed for
each guest.
Talks We're made by the group spon-
sor Arthur e. Straehley, who spoke
of the splendid work Camp Fire had
done for the Girls of Ardmore and
friends OF the group who were counsel
lorS at the summer camp of WaWban
see at Turner Falls. They included
Mrs. j. IL. French. camp mother Mrs
Ben Lindsey, Mrs. Floyd Clark, Mrs
l.. l.. Hadley and Mrs. j. =. Braw'
ley. The counsellors encouraged the
| entire routine of the work and sum-
mer camp and expressed their desire
TO see Il larger camp for all the groups
in Ardmore next year, The guardian
Miss Ruth Nolan was hostess for the
affair and gave a resume Of the Camp
Fire activities since the organization
She spoke Of the community Christ
mas plans of the group and OF the big
summer camp which the girls expect
to have for every girl. The summer
camp fund will be started with the
proceeds form ANY Girl" camp fire
play which the Wawbansee girls viii
produce within a short time II ha.
been through the untiring efforts c
Miss Nolan that Camp Fire, whole
some activities. recreation and better
womanhood has succeeded in Ardmorc
Miss Nolan started the Camp Fire
work here with the Wawbansee grouT
and has organized seven groups II
Ardmorc since November II, 1920.
DR.. Wcith. pastor of the church was
i'm attendance at the dinner which
was attended by more than eighty
folk The entire affair was directed
by Louise Moan, woodgatherer wht
undertook the dinner including cook
ing, decorations and all ordering fo
honors and to receive her SECOND
, rank. the Fire Maker. The girls pre-
pared everything They were not as
sisted by older folk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-14

sources uf incom" thai in lac orr
diuary course or events would have 10
be- stretched out over H. months tins.
T.. Won't the Board Of County
Commits ionerS point out To the farm
crs and .ax payers II Carter county.
the clause in the contract that makes
this money available for l922. doesn't
the contract rs wOrded make il avaii-
able any time between now and the
millennial and place the board and
n 'oplc AT the mercy of u. j. Edwards
and his market attorney.
Answer: As stated above the con
tract provides for the payment on
the money Within five days Of the
approval If the bonds by the attorney
general and any reputable market at
torney.
b. WHY did tho Board of County
Commissioners, sell the $500 100000
Carter county's bonds before they
were voted, aud had any bonds to
sell?
Answer: The commissioners decid-
ed to contract TO sell the bonds be-
fore voted Tor two reasons: Ist. The
chief argument against the issuance
of bonds was that they could not be
sold for par and accrued interest, and
II their sale had been postponed
many people would have believed that
they could not have been sold for
as much as par.
2nd. Bonds of this character arc
desirable for rich eastern purchasers
because they are exem,t from income
tax payments. At the time the bonds
were sold congress was considering
substantially reducing the income tax
rate. If such action We're taken II
would make this class Of bonds less
desirable and in such event it would
have been impossible TO have gotten
par for them after they had beer
voted.
ROY NJ. JOHNSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-14
BONDS NOT SOLD on CREDIT

only as the place where the bonds
are to be- turned over in return for
the money
6. WHY did the Board Of County
commissioners not make Il time limit
IN the contract when the purchaser
should pay Tor these bends?
Answer: Tho contract states that
the money is 10 Ice paid within five
days
:, WHY did the Board oi County
lomniig Nioncrs consent for the p'u
chaser to prepare all the necessary
perliminares IN the voting oi these
bonds, when il was their legal duty
and moral right for the protection q,
the people to have these proceedings
prepared by the County officers?
Answer: We required the purchaser
TO provide all necessary preliminalieS
such as the getting out of ballots lnn
supplies at their expense in order tc
cut down the expense of holding the
election. Unless such elections be held
under supervision of bond attorneys
| it is difficult to find a purchaser for
such bonds
| 4. Why did the Board Of County
| Commissioners leave it to X. j. EG.
wards. attorney, when they would ac.
| cept the bonds, is not thH approval
of the bonds by the Attorney General
of Oklahoma sufficient to make said
bonds valid and binding upon the
people OF Carter County?
Il. l.. Vlaas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-14
MCCARTHY ANSWERED.

Afr j. T.. McCarly says he Is OPP
posed To- the proposed bond issue be-
cause the money viii not be available
in time TO help the farmers.
The commissioners have arranged TO
start work Immediately following the
carrying Of the election. There will
be enough taxes coming in to pay the
few days work necessary until the
bond money is available.
He says the townships should vote
the bonds for road improvement. Coun-
ty bonds are worth more than town.
ship bonds, and the latter cannot be
sold for par. If voted they could bring
par ouly by selling them to contrac-
tors who would take them as pay
funds and thus the work could not be
limited to Carter county laborers and
farmers.
He says farm owners should go TO
the banks and arrange loans for
their tenants. am surprised that
a bank director does not know that
there is no Ardmore bank but that
is already overloaned on farm paper
and that there is no more money
available for such loans.
lie says that it will raise taHes.
The spending of the proceeds Of tlie
proposed bond issue will enable the
roads to he put in such shape that
the taxes heretofore levied for road
improvement can be removed. and cut
the total tax rate more than the bond
issue will add, which is but 1.6 mills
cr 16 cents a year on 500 or $1.60 ~
year on 1000 assessed valuation.
The commissioners do not have
100000 each to spend in their dis
trict, but would have lad if the price
of oil had remained up. The gross pro-
duction tax will give each district
but about 100000.
ROY NJ JOHNSON
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-14
ARBUCKLE GOES
ON TRIAL in
FRISCO TODAY

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. li.-Roscoe
c. (Fatty) Arbuckle, motion picture
comedian. went TO trial today on a
charge OF manslaughter. growing out
OF the death OF Miss Virginia Rnppc.
motion picture actress. Sept. g. Scores
Of witnesses on both sides awaited
the call to the stand.
The crowds began to surge early
through the narrow corridors on the
third floor OF the hall of Justice
where the trial court Is located. De.
spite the fact that the admissions
were limited to approximately 800.
which included more than score OF
newspaper men. hundreds picked spe.
clal points " vantage to hear all of
the legal drama as they went into
the court room. For more than a
week the contending sides have had
their decks stripped for action and the
cagerness which they collected all
possible evidence indicates hard
and bitter contest The trial was TO
have started last Monday but local
election and armisiice day so broke
up the week that postponcment until
today was granted,
In the two months that have
elapsed since the commission Of the
alleged act by Arbuckle, the defen.
dant has been In prison for several
days. has had prrmlinary hearing
on charge of murder. which was
reduced TO the manslunghter charge
on which he went to trial today ana
has been made the defendant In a
federal action charging the possession
Of liquor, Illegally, The federal
charge remains to be tried and will
presumably await tho action In the
state court