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Show Widespread and gratifying results have already been accomplished. Wrongdoers have been prosecuted; estates have been recovered; dis-honest and incompetent guardians have been removed; worthless bonds have been replaced with responsible bondsmen; and many thousands of dollars have been saved to Indian minors and invested for their benefit. The& direct results are also increased to an extent which can only be approximated by the moral influence which has resulted, operating powerfully to prevent a repetition of wrongdoing md to insure better conditions in the future. . As a result of this gratifying progress, together with the public approval now almost universal in Oklahoma, it is confidently be-lieved that the next legislature will enact laws in harmony with these ' probate rules and bhat permanent protection of the property of In-dian minors will be assured. The following are the rules of probate procedure now being en-forced in the courts of Oklahoma, and it is my firm purpose to make unrelenting effort in behalf of these Indian children: RULES OF PROCEDDRE IN PROBATE MAlTERS ADOPTED BY THE JWTICES OF THE SUPFCEME COURT OF OKLAHOMA. Xow, on this 11th day of June, 1914, the justices of the supreme court, pur-suant to section 5347, Revised Laws of Oklahoma, 1910, meet at the capital of the State of Oklahoma for the purpose of revising their general rules and making such amendments in addition thereto as may be required for the proper and expeditious conduct of the business of said court and other courts of record of said State. After due consideration, the justices of said supreme court promulgated and adopted the following rules: Ra9 1. The - of each - are hereby set apart and designated as the dates on which the court will hear guardians' reports; provided that such reports have been on file and notice given, as provided in rule 3. RULE 2. All guardians ace required to make annual, or semiannual reports, unless otherwise directed, under oath, showing fully and completely the description, character, kind, and value of all property held for their wards. All items of recelpts and disbursements must he ?n detail and receipts produced and Bled for sums paid out. All securities and assets should be listed in each report, and copies of deeds, mortgages, etc., evidencing same recorded and attached thereto as exhibits. Upon an approval of any order of court to invest the funds 3f a ward, guardians shall attach to their' reports copies of evidence of title or other investment. The date and amount of guardian's bond, premlmn pald. lf any, as well as the names, addresses, and solvency of sureties thereon, must be given. The name, age, sex, of the ward and relationship, if any, to the guardlau should he stated, and the school advantages disclosed. All reports muat be self-explanatory. A failure or refusal to file reports aa due will be grounds for removal. Rm% 3. Upon the filing of the reports and flxing of the date for hearing thereof, the jndge shall cause notice to he glveu of the date of such hearing to the Persons |