NEGRO IN THE SCHOOL
Cam Galt, who returned from Pauls Valley Monday, brings the report that Judge Dickerson has ordered the public schools of that place open to the admission of negro pupils. He says that H.M. Carr, the Republican candidate for the constitutional convention, is pushing the matter. The judge ruled that equal opportunity to attend schools must be provided for the negro pupil and as no seperate school had been provided the schools already in operation must be open to them. The ruling caused intense dissatisfaction in the Valley. So far, no negroes have attempted to attend the schools.
According to the U.S. Constitution, provision ought to have been made at Pauls Valley for a seperate negro school. But the white people will not stand mixed schools.
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A Plague of Wasps - Shall we have a plague of wasps? is a very natural question in view of the immense numbers that are swarming around and into every building, new and old, in Stratford. We are informed they are swarming in Wanette the same way. This is unusual. Many say they have never seen the like before. Are they hunting winter quarters? Have they learned in some mysterious way, that we are to have an extremely hard winter?
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Our Constitution makers will be up against the query; "What officers does the new state need? They should remember that the present system is not perfect and not be too afraid to branch out into new paths where reason leads the way. One very necessary set of officials that we do not now have, is a body of picked men whose sole duty it is to see that all other officials faithfully discharge their duty; but too often our laws are a dead letter. A number of state inspectors making unexpected visits to these offices and a few prosecutions agianst delinquent judges and prosecuting attorneys would, to a great extent reinstate our laws in the good estimation of the people and partially allay the unrest that is so widespread. When numerous Democratic papers charge that Henry Asp, candidate for the constitutional convention made affidavit that he has corrupted the Oklahoma legislature for the Santa Fe Railroad; When Republican papers say Standard Oil furnishes funds for Senator Bailey; When Gov. Jeff Davis of Arkansas says Judge Clayton has been guilty of every crime from murder to perjury; when the Creek Council charges the Dawes Commission with fraud in the hndling of townsites, and nothing is done; we can see our laws growing in disfavor with the people. Whether these charges are true or untrue, something should be doing.
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The vote at Stratford was Carlton Weaver, Democrat, 125; Jos. J. Burton, Republican, 32; Wm. McDaniel, Socialist, 13. Total vote 178.
ELECTION
The election board got to work early Tuesday morning. G.W. Merrill, presiding officer; Whitt W. Hyden and M.M. Ledford, judges; Will Young and J.A. Smith, clerks; L.C. Hart and H.M. Byford watchers.
G.W. Merrill was the first man to vote, the board taking their turn according to rank on the board.
The best of order was observed in Stratford on election day. No fusses or fights. Only one drunk man was to be seen and he was good naturedly tipsy.
THE ELECTION--Out of a possible 300 vote only 178 were cast at Walling [Stratford box]. 187 were cast in the Democratic primary. The perfect cotton picking weather is no doubt, responsible for the fact that 40 percent of the voters did not vote. When the importance of the election is considered, this furnishes food for serious thought. The necessity for procuring the means of living seems to overshadow the importance of constitution making in the minds of a large proportion of our people. They seem to have lost their grip and their faith in things political. We cannot believe they do not realize the importance of the constitution to their future welfare. Or perhaps they were satisfied the precinct was largely democratic and a few votes more or less would make no difference.
Tracklaying is now west of Midland working straight for Stratford. Toot, toot. All aboard for Lehigh, Ada, Roff or nay other old place.
Charley McCarty says he was shot at five times Sunday night while returning to his tent. The shooter stood in the cornfield. He says some of the bullets came in six inches of him.
Ebbie Wright of Roff, was a visitor in Stratford Monday.
J.T. Vanhorn tells us they have the stove installed in their school house and $3.25 to go towards shingling the Jones school house.
Jack Graham's grading force is camped at Stratford for the purpose of grading the switch at this place. It will be a mile long.
Go to Norris Drug Store for all kinds of Paints, Oils, and Glass of all shapes and sizes.
Will Burris and family of Missouri have located in Stratford.
Dr. J.N. Norris drug store arrived in Stratford safely and the genial proprietor, as well as his polite pill roller, Sam Thomas, are ready to hand out your medicine.
Hyden Bros. store is moving slowly. It will probably reach Stratford some time this week.
J.W. Mayhew of Oklahoma moved to Stratford Nov. 1, and will assist his brother, W.S. Mayhew in the painting business until spring, when he wishes to rent a farm near town.
Mrs. Byars of Johnson, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J.N. Norris.
Dr. J.W. Crews of Midland was in Stratford tuesday.
BORN to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goss, living south of town Oct. 25, 1906, a boy.
A.M. Jackson will begin the building next week of a handsome residence on the corner of Main and Elm street just north of Dr. Norris.
James Mills of Sulphur, was here this week negotiating for 200 acres of land near Stratford.
Price Joiner of Sulphur, was in Stratford Wednesday looking for a location for a saddle and harness shop. He was favorably impressed.
I.O. Wilkinson,late of Missouri, but once a resident of this vicinity, has taken charge of the Putnam Restaurant.
J.I. Allred of Roff, was in town Monday preparing to build a residence here.
Eld. Chambers tells us the Primitive Baptists had a good meeting at Iron Post School house Sunday.
Frank Hullen, farmer, was held up and robbed of $50 cotton money near Chickasha.
BORN - to Mr. and Mrs. Tapley Young, living south of Stratford, Oct. 27, 1906, a girl.