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The herald., 1922-11-23
GHOST SHOWS Way
TO HIDDEN COLD
Woman Sees Spirit OF Aged Miner
Walking in House Said to
Be Haunted.
MANY ARE SCARED OFF
Investigation Reveals 1857 Hidden Be-
hind Stone Pointed Out to Little
Girl by Ghost Whose Foot
steps Weakened Her.

Menifee, Mo.-Thirty-two years ago
Silas Menifee, for whom this village
was named, passed out Of this earthly
existence at the ripe old age of ninety
two years. He had led misery, her
NIT life, and it was generally supposed
that he had a tidy sum of money hid
den away somewhere, as he was al
ways skeptical of banks. But dill
gent search by his relatives after
death revealed nothing of any value.
So confident were his relatives that
he had secreted money about the little
cottage that they even tapped the
walls and examined the legs of the
chairs. Nothing ever came of the
search, however, and the place was
rented. Osborn Shropshire became the
first tenant and prospered so well
that he was accused of finding the
boarded wealth, but he swore up and
down he hadn't and as none of rhe
merchants about the village had ever
seen any money that looked suspi-
ciously old this notion was finally given
up.
The herald., 1922-11-23
No Joke.

No Joke.
Success, we're tolc. requires hard work.
And that, no doubt Is true enough:
Still. to make good, you're gonna find.
You also need a lot of bluff
The herald., 1922-11-23
EvidentIv-

dat Ann Eliza done got eight fam
blies to wash fur"
"She needs husband to manage her
intrusts."
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
A COURAGEOUS STAND.

McAlester. 40 democratic that It Is absurd
long ago adopted the nonparisan plan OF con-
ductlng its municipal elections. The plan has
worked with marked success and to the entire
satisfaction OF all concerned.
The other day a well known democrat an
nounced for office on the democratic ticket
thus seeking TO bring back the partisan way
Of doing things. Yet the McAlcstor News-Cup-
tai democratic TO the core and presided over
ny b. i, Meyers said to have political ambitions
himself. did not hesitate to condemn the attempt
20 restore partisan conditions ia civic affairs
and TO defend the nonpartisan idea.
This required courage and The world Is de-
lighted 90 commend Captain Meyers. Il is tho
occasional incident Of this kind which makes
&c possible TO believe the American press is the
hope Of the people IN their quest for better gov
arnmcnt and purer politics.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
GOVERNMENT ny INJUNCTION.

For n considerable time It has appeared that
we have fallen upon n period when government
is administered by injunction. The writ OF n-
junction Is an indispensable weapon Of court
of Justice. Indubitobly there are occasions when
It alone can save. But Just as indubitobly no
weapon Of courts has been so outrageously mis-
used as this same writ OF Injunction,
Therefore we are especially gratifled that
Judge Hunt, IN the spavlnaw case, possessed the
courage to refuse to permit his court to be used
as an instrument in a political intrigue Tho
World begs TO pay the jurist It's most sincere re-
spects.
We do not recall whom. before. n court has
refused TO issue instanter this peculiar and in
tended rare writ There is no action OF court
80 Justly calculated 10 bring the whole judicial
system into III repute as the act granting In
functions
Lot us sincerely hope that in time It will be
difficult for any man TO secure an Injunction;
that such writ will only issue ghen tho condi-
tions are grave and heroic action alone viii
save the situation for proper judicial review
without damage first being inflicted
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
TMATs HIN ALL oVEn.

The governors letter In which he refused 20
accept the resignation OF Christopher from the
bench may be dismissed with tho statement that
It was Robertson all over.
OF course the governor Is unable to see that
even IL according to his standard. Christopher
Id no wrong in dIsquallfyins tho grand jury
he did prove his disqualification for the position
he holds because tho governor himself at.
tributes the act to a lack OF knowledge OF the
law.
One IL almost forced to admit that tho gov
ernor did a decent thing in standing by and
defending the poor weokllng who ruined himself
save his master.
Now II the executive find a court for
his former secretary to preside over he will
have Shown as much gratitude as the clrcum-
tonccs permit. Bpt evidently It will not be at
Okmulgeo.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
TOuChStOneS of Success
From "TouchHtones Of suco ,ss." Copyright by
VIZ Publishing Company.
CHARACTER.
hy GEORGE EAMEs BARSTOw,
Barstow. Texas.

BusneAs Promoter.
beginning In my youth endenVored 10 learn
the old spanish maxim. know thyselfl" with
out such knowledge no man can expect Ia at
tam unto tho highest achievements OF which
ne IL latently capable Shakespeare said
knowledge Is Power" so that possessing that
knowledge any young man may duly exercise
mat power according to natures endowment.
Tho question Hes as to it's wise use and inces-
SAINT application. This Involves constant sacri-
ice, In multitude OF ways In order to 20 over
tho top and reach the goal
Ihe spartan youths were taught both TO COM
mand and obey In order to successfully COM
mand n young man must first learn the lesson
and practice real obedience and this involves
the spirit of n true humility Hence ne must
cultivate an environment that Is clean healthy
heroic and inspiring to both mind and soul.
one OF the most valuable parts OF such environ
ment liz to be found In tho book that tells us
Thy word Is lamp unto my feet and a light
unto my path"
Its daily association will clarity the mind and
develop power In the soul.
Tho Idea OF success In It's too common ac-
ceptatlon Is found In money making. This is
essential, valuable In its way and contrbutory
TO mans usefulness and power. But the high
est reward OF labor Is success In all essentials
ana the acme or success is found alone In
character. Any young man who hews to the
line on these living principles cannot fail
Give your body plenty Of pure water outside
and inside"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
The Horoscope
The stare incline but do uot co,,,., 4.
opt 1879. BY Mcclure Newsps per svna
Sunday, March 3. fnaa

Sunday, March 3, i02s.
Astrologers find this a doph,,,,
day In planetary direction. Msrcns..
Is In a strongly benefic aspect i'm ~.
morning and later Jupiter and Nen'
tune are adverse.
There Is a most fortunate sign ~
letter writing which should he ex'F
ceedlngly lucky in all affairs except
those pertaining to love.
Neptune frowns on romance. NAL
Ing IT easy for wooers to deceive sn5
women to charm.
The clergy may find the influence,
unfavorable, for congregations srs
likely 20 be careless. inattentiye and
critical. "u
IL is not fortunate time for NAH.
Ing appeals In behalf OF philantronbv
and charity, since men and Von"y
OF wealth will not'respond readily 4,
appeals when Mercury Is In evil AZ.
pect.
Again there is prophecv =,
schisms in churches and changes h
congregations.
Great progress on the part OF tyv.
diametrlcally opposite religious or.
ganizAtions will bo made in the con-
ing year and each will arouse anT-
iety and make enemies.
There Is sign said TO indicate a
campaign to awaken public sympathy
for prisoners In jalls and penIten.
tiarles. This may mean that swpep-
Ing reforms in tho management of
Institutions Will be begun.
Women are TO take extraordinary
Interest In political issues that ariss
this spring but they will not adhere
closely to party affiliations.
The seers prophesied on January
! that many men and women IN e1-
allied places would end their careers
In 1922 and tho stars seem 10 pre-
sage the deaths OF leaders In literary.
artistic and theatrical work.
Intrigue among socialists is 10 Af-
feet France and Italy during ths
spring and summer. Diplomats
complications with this country are
likely to arise.
An American ambassador Is TO be-
come involved in an embarrassing
situation.
Persons whose blrthdats Il iS>
probably will have a quiet and suc-N
cessful year. but they must not
speculate.
Children born this day will bs
clever and industrious. healthy and
happy. They may be fond of pleas
ure and inclined toward extravs-
gance.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
NERY MuCm TO TnE POINT.

'r am in doubt at this time whether the
county attorney has any right to bring before
The grand jury any person who IL himself being
Investigated. As ! suggested, l have no
objection to this procedure myself but do
not desire to have any later complications arise"
That was Prosecutor Hepburu's reply TO Cow
ernor Robertson's offer to appear before the
grand jury.
Very much TO the point and very much IN
accord with the law. II Is evident that Pros
ecutor Hepburn, TO use sltuE phrase Just now
popular on the street. knows his eggs" and
. doesn't propose to have another grand sury
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
GOVERNOR ROBERTSON SHOULD RESIGN.

GOVERNOR ROBERTSON SHOULD HISIGN.
The action OF Governor Robertson In visiting
okmuigee with a pack Of gunmen. virtually at
taokinE the grand jury room there and seekiHg
to vtiate ~ not corrupt the actions OF tho grand
jury, was tho crownIng act Of infamy
Tho world grows weary Of this vuigaran who
has already dono the state irreparabls injury
both at home and abroad II Is tired Of handling
tho fllthy stories Of his performances Tho
daily stories Of his struttng and mouthing keep
uppermost IN honest mems minds the sollloquy
OF shakeepearo's heroine in Measure for
Measure:"
while man, proud man. clothed IN
littie brief authority. plays euch fantastic
tricks before high heaven ns make tho
angels weep
There remains for james D. A. Robertson
but one decent thing to DO. IIo has left but
one opportunity for genuine service to tho peo-
pie who elevated him 20 an hoporabc position.
That Is for him TO tender his resignation and
betaks himself TO private life, there TO ponder
on the iniquitles OF a misspont official term.
We hazard the opinion that 90 people out OF
every 100 IN oklahoma will second this sug-
gestion. And the democratic party ~ thero ro-
mains such thing Rs party responsibility ought
20 enforce it without delay. II James u. a.
Robertson IL not the democratic party, n tho
democratic organization does not approve his
acts and does dlsapprovo them, tho tmo IL here
for II 70 speak In no uncertain tones.
Private sources in oklahoma city report TO
The World great Indignation over tho attempt
OF tho statehouse crew and It's official mouth
piece to mako It appear that Oklahoma city
stands with the governor. These private sources
say that "at least 90 per cent OF ohphoma
citys population is with tho good people of
okmulgee and Tulsa and against Robertson and
his gang"
We believe that. We repeat, Robertson with
his gunmen at okmugee thoroughly proves his
unfltness for another day in office He should
resign.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

The oklahoman advises tho public that Gov.
ernor Robertson has not yet determined whether
or not County Attorney Hepburn will be left
In charge OF the grand jury or whether the
attorney general viii be asked to take charge.
Likewise the oklahoman explains that Governor
Robertson would have sought 20 oust Hepburn
from office before this did no not desire TO let
him have free hand. All OF which contributes
TO creating the impression that this okmulgee
affair is going to got bigger and better as the
days pass.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
Barometer of Public Opinion
No Mystery In 23,

Editor World: Judging from an editorial pub
hshed In the issue OF your medium dated Feb
ruary 20, you are surprised and somewhat at
LOSE as to the cause OF the almost solid vote cast
Precinct 20. last Tuesday against the pro-
posed five amendments to the city charter a
To some, the situation may be a question--Set
II does not necessarily need be.
The colored citizens Of Precinct 20 who pos
sess even an average amount of gray matter
did not hesitate after the publication OF the pro-
posed amendments but weighed them upon the
scales OF reason, and finding them wanting and
destructive instead OF constructive, set out to
convey 10 the masses OF colured voters by
means OF reason, the facts. hence the results.
Quite large number OF our people have long
since learned tho rabbits lesson" (It IL said
that the rabbit attended school three years. dur
Ing which time It learned three words--Be-
Darn Particularly We were last Tuesday, and
there's reason, taking under consideration the
nonsensical five amendments as proposed, and
the source from whence they came.
Here allow me to admit, that the returns Of
Precinct 20 serves to furnish quite n number Of
our people surprise, quite different OF course
from your own,
Our surprise ls that there were even two
votes cast fnvorlng any OF the proposed five
amendments and we would like to know just
who those two voters are,
Tulsa, Feb, %. Respectfully,
j. H. SMITHERNIAN (Colored
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

Hepburn will remain one OF the big
feature cards for the republicans in
this year OF our Lord. and he is Dos
sessed OF ability, tenacity and iron
courage.
Quite naturally this very upNand-
Ing position would actually imperil
him were ho a member of the ma
jority party. but IL must be remem-
bered that the other republicans who
have been nlbbling to ascertain
whether they viii he candidates for
governor have never definitely told
any large circle OF acquaintance
whether or not they would ever be-
come aspirants. John Fields has said
no and National Committeeman Jim
Harris has just so far been a quiet
onlooker. Speaker George Schwabs
said when he was last at the capitol
that he did not know what bc will
do. Col. Hugh Scott was at one time
almost over I'm the water. but tho
apple of n Washington appointment
may have changed his viewpoint. Ed
Naught and Ed Overholser of Okla
homa City would like TO watch tho
game awhile, but nothing indicates
that either will start.
Therefore. while the governor
writes Hepburn and Hepburn tele-
phones back that he EXPECTS TO seq
the governor In a courtroom where
Judge and not grand Jury Is pre-
siding-aH put together. the careful
student OF government will at least
be able to reach the conclusion that
one Mr.. Hepburn is going TO chop
a little ice for the republicans II he
feels work brittle.
just Holding Fort.
Republicans who are in office ap-
pear to be holding the fort without
difficulty. There is some gossip at
the capitol to the effect that Judge
Rails OF Coalgate may aspire for tho
nomination against Congressman j.
c. Pringey in the Fourth district,
but has not been verified from any
responsible source. Chandler, Rob-
ertson and Gensman do not seem TO
have opposition for denomination.
In the Eighth where Manuel
Herrlck has suffered and caused
others to suffer, William England OF
Ponca City. Charles .Swindall oe
Woodward and Judge CARRIER OF
Enid seek the nomination. II Is
mighty district, both I'm area and
rural population. and the three seek.
ers for the chair OF Manuel are well
located for big race.
Senator Harreld has been having
some trouble In patronage distribu-
tion there, for the big men Of the
district are not always agreed and
Mr.. Herrick's choices seldom please
those who are fearful the present
congressman will not last as such for
any considerable period OF time.
Irving Page, treasurer Of Blaine
county. remains n can iidate for tho
republican nomination for state
treasurer; Attorney Andrews os Linz
coin seeks the attorney-generalsG'p'
and J, w. Kayser. editor Of tho
Chlckasha star Ia a candidate for
member Of the corporation commits
sion. He is the republican member
of the state board of affairs.
For those who like governmental
study and interesting reading, We
can predict q most lively spring ana
summer. While It was announced
there Is to-be just a Stiffnecked fight
and no indulgence in personal az
fairs, the announcer had on tho
wrong breeches, for the campaign
Is only starting and tho snlckersnocs
are being sharpened for use at ths
time the robins begin TO sing.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
HANG roGIrnEn OR MANG sEpAnArELY

The world has an abiding almost a religious
filth in tho ability Of tho reading public 10 ac-
curntely dlscorn the truth even in n mass OF
chaff. For this reason it is presenting here.
with recent editorial which appeared In the
Muskogoe-Tlmes Democrat Thls paper at tho
beginning of tho Okmulgeo affair. stood boldly
and splcnddy for the cause OF dccency and tho
rights OF the great public. hut observe tho
change:
There are rumora that there will be an
other mass meeting IN Okmugeo tonight
or soon, 10 tell James Hepburn, county at
toruoy, where 10 got of.
ThCto seems 10 haVo boon "A change OF
continent gt Okmulgcc. Tho people oyer
ih"re arc apparently gradually realizing
iI1i perhaps tho county attorney and excited
CiIzon9 went entirely TOO FAR on tho day
thoy drove Judge Christopher from the
bouch. Not that they are Attempting 10
take the Bldc of tho missing iurst. but that
thGy want fusiico 10 proceed In an orderly
way and arc tired OF grand stand tactcs
N this meeting be hcld there II llttlo
doubt that resolutions wilt be passed that
n They do not consure Mr. Hepburn, will at
Toast Insist that spectacular dramatlcs bo
droppod ana that from now henceforth
public affairs In Okmulgco county be con-
duclod In doccncy ana order.
There Is accumulntng evidence that
Judge Christopher had n very good hull
Wark of law on which he founded his dis
inissal ~ tho grand jury. Some good law
ycra who have no interest In the matter be-
Tho defy Of the governor 10 also having
IT'S effect County Attorney Hepburn is
getting into an impossible position. II be-
gins TO look az n Il were hc, instead OF
Governor Robertson, who is looking for
reasons why a governor may not appear be-
fore grand jury,
There also seems TO bc n growing feel
ing that judge Christopher. or any other
court. should have thrown into Jail FOR con-
tempt the county attorney when the latter
started tho denuncatlon Of tho court This
not on the theory that Christopher was
right or that Hepburn stated untruths but
on tho principle that the dignity OF a court
must he sustained under all circumstances
regardless OF tho fraities OF tho judge on
the bench.
All OF these things point 20 n better condi-
ton In Okmulgee county. They show that
the people arc reaching tho point where
they want facts nnd pusticc. not lnflanma-
tory oratory, prcjudicod officials or excited
lurics.
There you arol Christopher was right so
Robertson. So were and arc Freezing Fred Den
mis- and others. For days-evor since Jim Rob
ertson came back into tho United states--th
machine has been training It's heaviest nrtlller
on okmulgoo and Okmulgeo interests. The 81
fort Is directed towards creating partisan d
vision In the hitherto unanimous cltlzenshi
front OF okmulgoc. II that effort succeeds, Go
help Okahomal
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

Editor World; | wonder IL we all know and
realize Just what that means in all senses OF the
term, and Just what misery it~brings to num-
bers OF undeservlng hearts. I'm sure II that
misery could be fully revealed to some who were
willing to do that thing, they would hesitate
next time when opportunity came. or seemed to
demand that II be done.
II seems piutul to think what some must
suffer as the result OF fear of testimony of this
sort, OF untold agony suffered by heart broken
relatives, some widowed mothers, to say nothing
OF the innocent serving long term result
OF the fear OF false testimony.
God pity poor human who hasn't stamina
or manhood enough To stick TO truth and facts,
regardless Of advantages offered by way OF Of
flee. advancement, or worst OF all. pecunary
reward.
Judas betrayed our Christ for 30 pieces OF
silver We consider that the lowest down crime
OF all crimes. l think the next In line IL the
betrayal OF a poor mothers broken heart left
To die a slow death of agony and torture, know
Ing her boy Is serving unjust sentence
! hope that those guilty will this article.
and never again be tempted to perjure the
noblest aud best trait one can possess, their
honest testimony.
our lives can be testimony either false or
true--true II one wills with Gods help to make
IL so.
God grant there may be many and speedy
roformRtious. as prevention OF one OF the great
est OF all handcaps TO justiCe--a periured test-
mony
Thou shalt not bear false witnessl"
Tulsa, Feb. s5. ONE WHO SUFFERS.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

II the state examiner and Inspector inyesti-
gates all OF the failed state banks he's going to
be mighty busy man for some 'tnio to come
And II George short has adopted the policy Of
reorganizing all OF them In order to save the
machine he's going TO go without sleep and he
unable 20 make any campaign.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

procedure set aside on tho grounds Of irreg-
ularity.
And likewise ono cannot resist commencing
the prosecutor for diplomntlcaly advising the
governor that "he himself is being inyesti-
gntcd."
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

II beglns to look os II everybody in official
Washington is Tor everything that cost more
money and either against or Indifferent TO
every undertaking which contemplates a saving.
one OF these days man with courage and
voice will sweep the country on n platform
calling for tho repeal OF about half the laws
In existence
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05
Ford Pays "OutIdRdish'
Sum for Old Machine

HUNTSVILLE. AIR. - Henry
Ford may buy Muscle Shoals or
even the battleships OF the world
which are TO be scrapped as re-
suit OF the arms conference, but
purchase which has Interested Ar
kansas more than anything else was
the purchase few days ego OF an
old fashioned carding machine, ihe
first one ever brought to MadlHo"
county. for which he paid the out
landish" sum of 5000.
The old carding machine was mo
property of S. r.. Handy. The ma.
chine had been "out of commission
for several years and was con-
sidered by the owner as junk. Folaoo
heard about II and offered the JuV
simoleons. which were quickly a0-
cepted.
Ford gave no reason for the uh-
usual purchaFe,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

Now that the nonpartisan amendment has
been defeated and the real situation unfolds IT.
self lot Of people are wishing they hadn't
Despite tho fact that there Is no law against
folks exercising Intelligence, appearances every
now ana then are that there Is a statute against
It which is widely respected
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

The governor busters ana threatens to send
the militia to okmulgee to protect his pet
Judge, Go ahead James. It's your affair But
somebody should tell you that there Is suA
a thing as oyerplaying your Indignation"
against the Okmulgee folks
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-03-05

on the theory that rose by any other name
would smell as sweet. the bonus advocates are
frenziedly attempting to get the public to call
e adjusted compensation, But the public knows
that u knows what It knows