The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-24
Barometer of Public Opinion
A Member Of the Jones Family.

Editor World Now that the water supply
for Tulsa IL under favorable confederation with
a rosy prospect OF getting good water to take
the place OF good corn lickcr that have been
80 abruptly deprived o. think It an opportunc
time that the entire modus operandi of acquiring
this mbst cherished liquid bc thoroughly eN-
planned, even In the small minor details OF it's
ramifications to the dear public that the Jones
may know to whom he IL paying the freight"
II is big undertaking for population of seventy
odd thousand to meet an expenditure Of five
to ten million dollars for water But are
willing to do that without a whimper provided
OF course, every dollar In judciousy expended.
But IT, however, this enterprise is like many
other deals that has been pulled off hereabouts,
or II there is the slightest taint OF graft, beg
pardon for this apparent insinuation, for 1t Is
not Intended as a reflection upon the water
commission. for which have tho highest opn-
ion and respect. But madam rumor has it in
circulation that there IL "a Niger (several Of
them) in the wood pile" who it ~ claimed, are
TO benefit to the extent Of SO on the entire ex-
pcndture OF these many million dollars, for
which poor Jones Is to pay the freight on the
water he drinks.
The promoters OF the enterprise so madam
rumor says are to divide the melon OF $500. 900
to 100000 and trimmings among themselves
and the engineer in charge, whoever he may be
--one very acceptable engineer now IN view Am
| right Mr.. Editor l hope am not. But my
information came 20 me from such reliable
source | cant refrain from asking you or any
one else possessing the wisdom OF a news
paper man II this rumor is true NV liberality
to my fellowmau has been my misfortune in
life and has kept me poor so this same lib
erality, too generously bestowed upon the fa-
yorcd few; with pleasing personalities. and 80
fortunate to be one Of the inners on this gigantic
promotion enterprise, simply spells destruction
TO the water question and disgrace upon them
selves and the good name OF Tulsa
The healthy growth OF a city is like the
healthy growth OF a child. II must be kept clean
and free from all contaminatng influence.
The growth of oklahoma city and Guthrie
fair examples. They were abused by its
libcrality to the favored few at time when
those cities needed careful and honest tribute TO
the good fellows with an itching palm. In this
one big undertaking let us spat on our hands
and unite as one; to accomplish the difficult
and expensive task and push IL through with a
determination OF clean success. That when COM
pletod ii will stand as "A monument Of honor TO
those in charge, Let each act OF those In charge
be as. clean and pure as the water that comes
from the Ozarks into the Spavinaw, So resolved,
let us start right, one and all. Have every
card played face up and eliminate every in
dtcation of graft by employing a competent en-
gincor to take charge and pay him a stipulated
amount for his services, rather than a percent
age basis The rest Is casy,--haVc a competent
purchasing agent. also on salary advertise for
competitive bids for all material and the best
and lowest bids approved by the water com
mission in whole before accepted. Let there
be pubucity--yes plenty Of 1t, as to the COS. OF
material and labor. That the people may know
and honor those who are worthy Of the conti-
dencc and trust Of the citizens of Tulsa, Yea
their likeness done up In real bronze to occupy
a prominent place in the Hall OF Fame
Fourth and Cincinnati would be fitting tribute
to them men who honestly and faithfully ac-
complshes the task. II will be mirabile dictu
10 our children.
Tulsa, Jan. 10. JONES