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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
GRAFT IN THE HOSPITAL

While the hospital commission IS to he COM
mended for promptly diminishing the architects.
or a. least one Of them, it Is u bit difficult TO
follow the commlsHion's reasoning with refer
enco to tho contractor. II 1t Is true that Archl-
toct Niodcr was brought to Oklahoma from
Florida ns the architect OF tho Manhattan con-
etruction company. and this s charged; II It II
true that he. previous to his employment by
the commission, was tho recognized architect
of tho Manhattan and that Is also charged; II
it In truo that tho switch In plans on which the
scandal is based. was made by him and dis
covered and exposed by the associate architect.
Captain Jayne. It would appear that jayne was
not given sufficient consideration by tho COM
mission and tho Manhattan construction COM
pany entirely too much consideration.
Captain jayne. having reported to the COM
mission what was going on. seems 10 have
earned some commendation, unless his conduct
IN other respects wns reprehensible. Surely
ne ought not 10 have been dismissed for keeping
faith with the commission, tho people and the
ex-servce men unless he too tarred by the
same stick.
on the other hand. II is n bit disconcertng TO
find Neder fired and the Manhattan construc-
tion company, his confederate. unpunished in
any respect Whatever misdemcanor Nieder is
guilty OF waa committed In the interest OF tho
construction company; common sense tells us
81 was In connivnnco with tho construction COM
pany; because II Ia along such lines and by
such collusion that graft always enters public
building projects,
Doubtless tho commission acted with the very
best Intentions. We say again, It Is to be COM
mended for 30 promptly dsmisslng the offend
ing architect. but It surely owes the public a
detailed explanation OF why, under all tho
known circumstances, II employed Nieder In
the first place and awarded the contract to the
Manhattan company in the second, and now
retains the Manhattan In the third place.
Public opinion may be ready to, approve the
record as It stands but seriously question 1t.
There can be no clean bill of health issued this
project. which was conceived In improproty
IN the first instance. so long as either tho Man
haitian or Nieder--and possibly Jayne--havc
anything to do with It, Likewise there is an
othor little matter that has not been explained;
what was done with tho supervising archi-
tect who was employed to keep hourly eye
on the Manhattan. is he stiri to be retainedr
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
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from twelve to fourteen hours That ends Il, In his
opinion.
-other great Industrial concerns more enlightened
than this plant, trying to promote harmonious
relationship with their men, They realize that tho
nations greatest need is the establishment Of spirit
Of real cooperation between employers and employed
They're trying TO improve working conditions, mako
sanitation better make homes moro cheerful make
good schools that teach children how to be good Amer
leans, proud to be Americans, so that working fam.
given a share Of the sunlight as they 90 along.
That Is what wise employers are doing. but you see
of II here. And will have of II ae long
az James Stabb Is here to practice his moth eaten
policies and bullheaded preudices. He kills hope!
As Rasher shouted these last words a burst OF ap-
plause sprang from the crowd His arraignment OF
stabb had struck responsive chord. Rasher raised
his hand for silence.
next Monday" he said in conclusion. Let him know
how you feel about James Stabb, and n your action
results In Stabbs dismissal not only you but the
and stockholders of this plant win have
TO thank God that he's gone"
When he concluded a great crowd surrounded him.
And that night tho matter discussed earnestly in
many humble homes.
In the morning a committee of workmen came to
sec Rasher They did not indicate what program they
had decided but they asked IL Rasher would be
their spokesman In any meeting they might arrange
with Mr.. Lannard. Rasher assured them of his will.
ingnees to act, provided rough stun pulled.
your strength lies in being temperate" he coun.
seled. Rough stun will put you at a disadvantage
and defeat your purpose. Call on me II you think
help"
During the ensuing three days the mill foremen
were conscious OF a hushed excitement among the
The train upon which the Lannards were to como
was due to arrive at the station at tho next after.
noon. James sabb. his fighting blood aroused by the
report Of the Rasher Speech determined to up the
line several stations and Join the Lannard private
for the remainder OF the journey to damant.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22

pleased with some OF Helen's friends.
He hated to think she might grow
like them.
He got some powders the druggis.
recommended and hurried back.
Helen was still grooming. and after
she had taken one he helped her
to bed.
II shan't go to that affair Barnes
is going to give. neither shall Helen"
he said to himself before he slept.
1T will be another party OF the
same kind, and we can't stand the
pace"
In the morning Helen was pale
and languid. She drank the coffee
he prepared, and then, as he was
about to leave. called:
"We'll go somewhere for dinner
tonight. I'll stay In bed until / feel
better. then meet you down town"
"Pll come home and II you aren't
feeling well enough to get dinner, l
will. or we'll go TO that little res.aur-
ant around the corner. I'm very
tired and want 20 go to bed early"
What an old stogy you arel"
Tomorrow--A Day in Bed Re-
stores Helen.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
HELEN HUNTERS HUSBAND
By Jane Phelps

only taken a very little OF the punch
although from where Jack sat he
could not see this.
The dinner over they danced and
played cards. Conversation. save at
table, seemed to be a lost art among
Helen's friends. 1t was after mid
night when when Helen expressed a
desire to go home.
II have a dreadful headache" she
explained when they declared she
would break up the party, the rest
DO dc you 'O" "''' 10 81 "''
While he was really enjoying him.
self In a way, Jack was glad to go.
He was tired, his emotional reac-
tions of the last few days; his feel
ing OF bewilderment, almost abuse
because OF Helen's extravaganza, all
combined 20 make him feel he need
ed sleep and rest.
When they reached home Helen
was really suffering.
II tried to tell you not to drink
that punch" Jack said as he put on
a cold cloth on her head.
Il guess I'm not going to be a stiff
andsspoil the fun. II one goes 20
parties they have to do as the others
do"
ndu HptHlng 10 uEinh, telen' l
wish you would promise me not to
take anything again. l."
"Oh. stop talkingl My head Is just
bursting. Can't you go TO the drug
store and get me something?"
Without a word Jack put on his
coat and went out. lie sighed as he
closed the hall door. Now that the
excitement was over all his old
WEAKNESS returned. exaggerated.
Then too he was really worried
about Helen's actions. While he was
nothing of a sport, he knew wei!
that when people drank. even a lit
tle--especislly when not accustomed
to it--they said and did things they
would never think OF doing or say
ing otherwise. He was not overly
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
WHY NOT nE CHARITABLE?

Congressman London referred slighungly 70
Oklahoma and some of our people are rctortns
Indignantly. time ago an enterprislng penny
a-liner visited Tulsa and wrote uncomplmen-
tary things about our newly rich. aud varlous
oncs felt called upon 10 fetort In kind.
Paying too much attention TO what folks say
is In Itself a great vice People must talk.
Some folks use talk az a means OF expressing
ideas, ana some utilize It to air their ignorance
or their prejudice
n London got any satisfaction outgot libelng
this state. hos welcome. II tho bthsr fellow
made some money out % hls attempt 10 be
funny At the expense of touchy Tusans. he's
welcome.
There are two reports that no man may prop
erly he held responsible for: what his friends
say for him and what his encmles say against
him. Very frequently the ono view Is undulv
partial and almost always the other view is very
preiudlcod
The personal knowledge that report Is unjust
is the best possible defense Just let the folks
taxi
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
CHApTEh HXyII.

When Rasher closed his store for the second time
everybody was thundersruck. Mary Brook perhaps
the most OF ali. She observed him closely.
I'm not crazy" he said cheerfully. It's the only
to impress upon the people OF this town that the
Pioneer people pirates. incorrigble pronteers. I
may have to 20 through this performance three
more times before they are thoroughly convinced"
But the people all with you." urged Mary.
"AU7" he asked. quickly. looking directly into her
eyes. She blushed furiously
"All but the Pioneer people" she countered, smiling.
"But, seriously" she added, think you It the
people who believe In you to tell them why you
closing"
Rasher agreed and that evening word was spread
that he would speak at the old Arcade theater the fol-
lowing night
4 big crowd among which were over two hundred
women, assembled to hear him.
There delay. Harry L. Rasher walked on
the stage and stood on the same spot where he had
fought Tony Romisky few weeks before and crushed
him before the amazed eyes Of six hundred workmen.
Rasher wasted no words He said he had come TO
tell the truth about the Pioneer stores He reviewed
their wolhsh record up the timo he had opened his
and tho cut since that had supposedly
frozen him out. The audience gave him close atten.
ton.
Ia James Stabb, manager OF the Lannard mills" Ex-
pressons OF indignant surprise swept through the
dience. He In the secret power. and his ecton 10
In direct violation Of the rules OF the Lannard COM
pany. He's deceiving the owners we'll you. the
workers Nearly all the msfortunes and distress In
this town can bs laid directly at that mans door"
This ranark greeted BY . Of approving
voices.
James stabb is old fashioned in his ideas Other
plants have adopted modern methods in their treat
OF employees but Stabb stubborny clings TO his
old theories. And what those theories? He says
he doesnt believe in pampering his He says his
only obligation TO the workers is to pay them their
wages. Their obligation is to do full days work.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
Who's Who in the Days Neus
CHECK ON TRAD. ASSOCIATIONS URGED
ny SECL-ErARN MOONER

Herbert Hoover secretary OF commerce.
urges new legislation TO check abuses by trade
associations. In a recent address he said;
Tho suggestion that | would like TO put
forward Is a simplifcauon OF the proposals re-
cently made by Senator Edge Without enter
ing upon any legal formulations OF these ideas
my suggestion is that there should be enacted
a minor extension 20 tho clayton act providing
that interstate trade associations be permitted
70 file with some appropriate governmental au-
thorlty the plan OF their operations and the
functions they propose to carry on,
Upon approval OF such Of these functions as
are not in restraint Of trade the associations
may proceed with their operations Upon COM
plant, however either OF individuals or the
law Of officers OF the government, that any OF
these functions has proved in It's exercise 70
have restrained trade, thcn. after hearing and
function should be suspended.
Prosecution Ia Follow.
III In spite OF such suspension, these activl-
ties are continued such an association should
he open TO prosecution under the restraint OF
trade act II it should be proved that any
association has extended its activities beyond
the functions in the original proposal the asso-
citation should be subject 10 prosecution under
the restraint OF trade act.
= would make the matter purely optional
with our trade associations whether they take
advantage OF this arrangement; and those as
socattons which do not wish to secure this lim-
tied Interpretation OF the law. with the large
measure OF confidence that Il would give to
be required 10 do SO. They, however, will nee.
essarllY assume for themselves the Job OF Inter-
preting the law with the risks that such inter-
pretatIon lmplles,'
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
JUDGE WILLIAMS ON STYLE.

Judge Robert l. Williams admits he may be
an old crank. just as folks say. n we may he
permitted TO do so without endanEering our
personal liberty we will say that he is a crank
but crank who at times wlclds an accurate
tongue
About the judges judicial decisions we have
little to say. They may be sound or unsound.
they may be tho law mere guess: but his
oblter dicia. and the Iurist has that habit
In earnest. very frequently so sane and so
sound that It IS no wonder no is called cranE.
For instance. his side-tak and that's what
an obIter dcta is, about stylos and folks fool
lsh servllty TO them. reads like some old for
gotten letter taken from a bunch tied with
faded blue ribbon. There Is tho aroma OF an
Client virtue In the scathlng denunclatIon deliv-
cred by this oklahoma iurst against the arti-
fatalities OF presont-day life.
A crank7 Yos. we think he ls But ne reg
listers sanely very frequently
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
Barometer of Public Opini0n
IOrclgn Trndo pncis.


As a rule figures regarding our foreign trade
make comparisons with recent years and dis
couraglng lnferences are drawn because of the
declining tendencies disclosed. But the war
figures were abnormal In both price and total.
They were made 30 by vast expenditures OF pub
lie funds. Decrease from war maximums is
merely return TO normal conditions. Yet so
long as taxes are great part OF costs and
wages are above prewar standards, II is not
reasonable TO expect that trade volume and
prices should fall to old low levels.
The commerce department supplies some
comparisons OF our foreign trade with prewnr
years The figures for eight months show that
our import ratio is l33 per cent, our export
ratio lgl per cent and the rate OF both to-
gether 164 per cent. The ratios Of the total
foreign trade of England France and Germany
are, respectively, l07, ia and 80 per cent for
the same periods IL is surprise that our
foreign trade II better than that OF our nor
rnally largest and best customers. but Il is sur
prise that Frances improvement in that re-
spect Is better than England'a Germany's de-
crease Is larger than the increases of France
and England. All surplus that Germany can
earn Is earmarked for reparations. For a gem
Grafton Germany is destined to draw after her
that leaden weight which her policy OF domina-
Times.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
The HOroscope
The stars moline bot 90 not oor..,
|Cpt 1884 b. Mcclure Nsvsps "a, ssa'
Monday, May 20. 1900


Neptune rules this day in ki,,l
sway. according TO astrology. wSI
Uranus Is friendly.
During this planetary sovernr,l
the mind should be stimula,a5
ununsual activity and all who ~
sue the learned professions ahSnI
benefit.
Public opinion Is held 10 bsHl
fected by this aspect which M a
for clearer vision on questions n
fecting the best interests OF The IL
pie.
BY this same sign politicians nj
suffer discredit and the ssS|
prophesy that much bitterness ul
mark the fall campaigns in msl
states.
While the influences are favoraA|
for planning important business n
terprises. 1t Is wise not to take Al
definite action.
Extremes Of temperature are
mark the summer and violent sto,rl
will be numerous. II is predic,.d
The moon in Aries gives a
couragement to business men N
Inty E0Oulu tADFCL n kIdlldl IN
provement in trade.
Again race consciousness will :
emphasized through some untov
incident. the seers announce.
Tho rule is an auspiclous ona 4
educators and brilliant programs A
commencements will attract at,,,
tion in quarters where benefits m1
be expected.
Deaths from accidents in NJ
course OF sporting events again A,
prognosticated.
Women are warned that thI
should work wisely in the polltI|
campaigns OF the autumn, FOR th,|
will be much to appeal TO the sn]
tional side of voters.
July Is TO be a month OF unuuI
anxiety among thinking persons
this country and abroad, astrolog.|
foretell.
A serious crisis for Great Briuj
Is prognosticated for midsumm1
when naval movements seem 10
foreshadowed.
Persons whose birthdate II
should not speculate or risk nAs
in the coming year. Young wil :
probably will have offers OF M
riage.
Children born on this day m,
be gay and full OF life, bu. not /,
clined to be thrifty. They should
very successful in whatever IN,
undertake and should rise rapidly
any vocation they choose. Girls wi
be inclined to choose husbands mud
older than themselves.
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this composition" on club MEM
bers:
There are many kinds of club
members. l will name a few"-and
some I'd like TO name in no uncer-
tain terms.
One OF our most popular clubs Is
the study club. and rightly so. for
II gives the various members an In
terest in self-improvement and
stimulates them TO do work that
they might do alone but generally
do not. At the same time II gives
them association with kindred spir-
its, kindred at least in that desire
to widen their horizon and gain
knowledge along selected line.
The tone of a club is reflected by
each Individual in 1t. II you dissect
the personnel of numerous study
clubs you will find without fail
certain definite kinds OF members In
each one.
Some are there for the study and
It's benefits, some for the social in
tercourse. and some, the Ideal kind,
for both. The latter are the ones
who are willing to contribute to the
two phases by bringing up their part
of the work. by giving attention 20
and showing an appreciation OF
others contributions, and by CO.
operating with the members in all
matters pertaining to the club as a
whole.
Members who receive the benefits
from the club work, giving nothing
in return, are most undesirable,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Helen Becomes Ill at Party.

AS Horace Barnes said, IL was
surprise to see JACK Hunter. lie at
least. had not expected him.
Barnes would have preferred
had not come" Jack said to himself,
now glad he had allowed Helen to
persuade him.
"All find your places at the table y
the hostess remarked. you're to be
my escort. Mr., Hunter" she slipped
her hand through Jacks arm.
Look out, Hunter, she's the worst
vamp in town." Mr., Layton called
from across the room. Jack only
smiled and tried 10 look pleased.
Perhaps 10 Helen saw other women
thought him worth while she would
care more about him-take more
pains to maze him and his home
happy.
All through the dinner Gertrude
Langdon chatted and laughed with
Hunter. TO the exclusion of the man
on her left At first Jack answered
In monosyllables, then as the dinner
progressed he warmed up. a feeling
OF recklessness coming over him
What did II matter? Why not enjoy
himself? Helen was flirting out
rageously with Barnes-or II looked
so to Jack. He could flirt, too. he'd
show her.
II was gay party. the gayety in
creased by punch which Barnes
declared had a good kick" Jack
looked at Helen. trying TO caution
her her by his glance. Neither OF
them ever drank anything. and as
he saw Helen raise her glass and
take just a sip of the punch he tried
TO warn her. Barnes saw him
plainly, although Helen did not He
spoke, looking directly at Hunter;
ITO our hostessl" Everyone must
surely drink to her.
Helen drank with the rest, while
Jack simply raised his glass without
touching his lips to II. Helen had
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
Undesirable Club Members
BY NORA COLE SKINNER

They are the parasites. they shirk
when sthey are given papers to
write. they refuse TO serve on COM
mittees, they either will not hold
office at all or they refuse to take
those with more responsibility than
glory. and they attend when 1t suits
and stay away without excuse when
they please.
Putting up with these parasite
members is distressing. II they are
not qualified to write good papers.
and this kind usually Is not, they do
not give the others the satisfaction
of teaching them something. In
fact. they appear distrait regarding
all affairs requiring gray matter,
and II. according to the rules of the
club, they must give a paper. they
copy II from the encyclopedia, and
do this so near time for the meeting
that they can't even read 1t intelll-
gently after they get there.
But they are on hand full pano-
piled for the luncheon.
You sometimes wonder why this
kind of club member wants TO be-
long to anything, what she gets out
OF It to Justify the dues?
Maybe she Is afraid something
will happen and she be left out. The
ants would have none OF her. among
the bees she would be called n
drone. but we humans don't call her
anything-that is. out loud. Some
times we do lot OF thinking
though. and IL she could read our
thoughts she might ginger up from
pure shame.
Not all Of us can be brilliant; not
all of us have the education we de-
eira. huf wa all can work harder
and think oftener, and find 1t a
habit that grows from repetition.
There Is Just one place for poor
club members. and possibly It Is
their raison d'etre; they make love-
ly shadows to bring out the high
lights OF brilliancy and depth. Too,
they serve by showing us what we
don't want to be. They could do
worse.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
LESSON NO. 50.
RADIO Dcfinitions.


One or more metallic wires sus-
pended In the air and carefully in
sulated from surrounding objects.
The wires may be solid or stranded
and composed of copper. phospor-
bronze. or aluminium The aerial
or antenna. as II is commonly known
serves a double purpose. When con-
nected to a transmitter, 1t radiates
the electric waves into the surroun-
ding ether and when used with a
receiver. II intercepts the waves RAJ
dated from the transmitting sta
tions.
Crystal Detcctor.
A mineral possessing the property
OF rectifying high frequency radio
signals into direct current pulsations
which are rendered audible by the
telephone receivers
Wave Lengths.
The distance between two points
on successive waves where the en-
.ergy Is at maximum or a mini
mum.
Condenser.
In its simplest form a conden-
ser consists OF two conducting SUR
faces separated by an insulator,
known as n dielectric. A charge of
electric current may be stored in a
condenser.
Capacity,
The ability of condenser to
store up n charge OF electric cur
rent In elec.rostatic form. Change
of capacity in a radio circuit Ia ac-
companied by change in wave
length,
Continuous Wave.
Electric waves of constant size
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-22
TLDO Are C0nUicted for
Alleged Oil Land Sa

OMAHA, May 21.-Samuel
Musser of Omaha, who was pres
dent OF the American Brokerage sr
Investment company. was sentenc'
to serve a year and a day in feder
prison at Leavenworth. Kan, a.
Rachael c. Strickland, also
Omaha, was fined $1,000 by FEEDER
Judge Woodrough after denyl'
them a new trial on a charge
conspiracy to use the malls TO d
fraud In connection with the 50
OF tracts OF alleged oil lands in Mo-
tana