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Gee et ’ ry . bf « . s ‘ ; ‘ x 4 . ’ ¢ $ Me ¢ 1 ¢ f ‘é » aw “MONDAY, SEPP, 3,-1017. Capital City Women’s Clubs Resume Work The Capital city women’s clubs will resume the year’s study this week and next foHowing the vacation period. A characteristic feature of the year's work will be the Red Cross and other war activities and the discontinuance of refreshments as.a step towards con- servation. Social hours will be de- voted to Red Cross work. ‘rhe Mothers’ Club’ will begin work tomorrow afternoon, meeting with Mrs. A. D. Galusha in Ninth street. It. will take the form of a social meet- ing, the only subject. to be discussed | compose the prugram. The Fortaight-: will be “School Problems.” The roll call will be responded too by vacation experiences. The year’s study covers a wide range of subjects. At the meet- ing ‘tomorrow, Red Cross work will be done.during the social hour and all menibers are asked to bring their work along. ‘ The Thursday Musical Club holds its first meeting Thursday afternoon with the preseident, Mrs. Andrew G. with Mrs. J. P. French as hostess, The} Jacobson, in the Rose Apartments. music will be studied this; year and will be featured with the Indian, Negro music and works of noted American compose.s. The Cyrrent Events Club will begin the year’s work Wednesday, Septem- ber 12, holding the first meeting with Mrs. A. J. Arnot in Rosser street . The. club will study “Our Possessions.” The Fortnightly Club will hold its first meeting with Mrs. C. L. Young of Avenue B, Weincsday, September 12. “Modern Fiction” wiil be studied this year, and niany interesting subjects ly Club has met regularly during the summer, sewing for the Red Cross. The Monday Club will begin the year’s study Monday, September 24, and wil Imeet with Mrs. T. R. Atkin- son in Avenue B. “South Americy will be studied. The P. E. O. Sisterhood will open the year’s study with an outing, Monday, Septem er 17, on the court house lawn club will study for the year “Modern Women. : O. E. S. Meeting. -A regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star, ‘will be held Tuesday evening in the Masonic Temple. : oa % Presbyterian Aid to Meet. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Pres- byterian church wil open the fall work Thursday. afternoon «in, the church chapel. An extensive program of work has been outlined for the fall and winter months. oee ° To Elect Officers. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. William Suckow of Avenue C, Tues- day.;afternoon,, when officers will be elected. This is the last meeting be fore the state convention which con- venés ‘in: Valley City Friday, Septem ber 21, and a large attendance is ex- pected. oe 6 Marriage Announced. ‘ Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Amanda John son of ,Baldwin to Cornelius Johnson of the:same place. They were mar- Wednesday, August’29,-in the parson age of the Swedish Lutheran church, Rev. EB. W. Alfson® officiating. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Eliason of this city. Mr. Johnson and his bride will reside in Baldwin. ss * Divisions to Meet. The four divisions of the Ladies’ Aid-society of the McCabe church will meet Thursday afternoon as follows: wistrict No. 1, with Mrs. F. L. Wat- Kins at her home jn Third street; and the afternoon was spent in play- ing childrens’ games. The guests were also taken down town to witness the . celebration given the soldiers. Little Mary received many beautiful remem- brances. A birthday luncheon was served, the table being ‘centered with a large birthday cake, holding -six tapers. Mrs. Cochrane was pssisted by Mrs. Dan Bryant. s+ Motor to Minot. Mr. and Mrs Fred. L. Conklin, motor- ed to Minot today, where they will make a short visit. oe @ Entertain At Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Clark, enter- tained informally at dinner Saturday jevening at their home in Avenue A. Covers were laid for 10. *_* * To Winter In California. 8. W. McGray, who has beén spend- ing a few days in the city as the guest of his son and daughter-in-law, Sen- ator and Mrs. C. W. MéGray of Third street, left this morning for Los Angeles, Cal., to spend the winter. *o* a | clty o— -—- —~-A Official Board .Mect—The official board of the McCa%e church wil hola a meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the pastor's study. Goes to Twin Cities—W. E., Perry, funeral director of the Webb Broth- ers, has gone to ‘Minneapolis and St. Paul on a business and pleasure trip. Births at Hospital—Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Dorman of Stewartsdale, Sat- urday, in the Bismarck hospital, a son Also a daughter the same day to Mr. district No. 2, with Mrs. Victor S. Dingle, Eleventh , street and Avenue, D; district No. 3, Mrs. Bacon, Thayer street and district No. 4 with Mrs. J, W. Ferrell, 111 Thayer street. eee “War Emergency Tea.” The officers of the Woman’s For- eign Missionary~ society of the Mc- Cabe church will entertain at a “war emergency tea” Tuesday. afternoon in the church parlors. Special features will be the mite box opening and election of officers. All the women of the congregation are invited and are asked to bring their Red Cross knitting. The hour has been set for 3 o’clock. eee For Small Daughter. Mrs. G. W. Cochrane entertained Saturday afternoon at a prettily ap- pointed children’s party in honor of the sixth birthday anniversary of her daughter, Mary Elizabeth. Sixteen little girl and boy friends attended, Away When your day’s labor is fin- ished How do Your Eyes Feel? Are yon strong enough to read by artificial light with- out causing you annoyance? For 19 Years We have been examining, testing, and fitting glasses for those with defective vis- ion. We Have Our Own Grinding Plant and give our customers eXx- pert service and advice. Graduate optometerist in charge. Knowles & Haney Jewelers and Optometerists 119 Fourth St, Bismarck. wearer rsoseooseserrsseset and Mrs. H. Crawford of Brittin. | Lenves Hospital—S. E. Bergeson of Aveaue A, who has been a patient in the Bismarck hospital for days has recovered and was able to leave the institution Sunday. Returns From Buying Trip—W. H. | Web», Jr, of the firm of Webb Troth- ers, has returned from an eastern fall buying trip which included New York city, Chicago and the twin cities. District Agent Here—W. W. Fuller of Mandan, district agent of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company of Milwaukee, was in the (Os New York, Sept. 3.—Here are three of the most beautiful hats I have seen at the Kitz-Carlton fashion show. The newest sports hats are made of | shirred silk jersey. The one at the upperleft is in delicate gray with the same fabric used for the band and a small tailored bow in the: front, With this is worn a darker gray sill jer- sey coat with a small erpuine collar, Jersey will be used more than any ‘other wool or silk fabric thi ‘It will be combined with satin and velvet as Georgette crepe was last year. The dress hat at the upper right, of claret velvet lined underneath with dull gold metal cloth and a row of flat conventional flowers made of khaki colored ostrich feathers, is a design that<will be worn very much ; for dress occasions this-year. Ry the - way, rich reds and purples combinet with khaki color will be.used mach for hats to be worn with black cos- tumes, and it is agreel the iach | gowns will predominate. One of the most charming hats im-, ported by Kurzman is a black velvet turban with a wide flat tan crown, ithe top of which is made entirely of the softest, most beautiful ostrich \feathers in black. This hat is the lower one of the three. city during the week end conferring , with the local agents of J. B. Halloran & Co. Births at St. Alexius—T'irths at the St; Alexius Sunday were ‘a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Capper of Pald- severai, win and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. Calkins of this city. A daughter | was also born to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Kirk of this place. $2.75 We Renovate and Make Over Your Mattresses Bismarck Upholstering Co. £18 4th St. Phone 669 f Three Beautiful Hats at the : corporation Ritz-Carlton Show HUMPHREYS’ Humphreys’ Homeopathic Remedies are designed to meet the necds of families or invalids, something that mother, father, rurse or invalid can tuke or give to meet the need of the moment, Have been in use for over Srxtx-Xaans. No. ri FOR Fevera, Congé@tions, Inflammation: Worms, Worm Fever..... ....- 3 Colic, Crying and Wakefulness 4 Diarrhea, of Children and Adults... 7 Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis....... $8 Toothache, Faceache, Neuralgia 9 0 Heada ick Headache, Vertigo Dyspepsi gestion, Weak Stomach... 13 Crow E {20 Whooping Cough... : 121 Asthma, Oppressed, Dimeult Breathing. . Disorders of the Kidneys. 0.0.00... 25 30 Urinary Incontinence. Bt Kore Throat, Quinsy..... 77 Grip, Grippc,' La Grippc.. Sold by drugelsts, or sent on recelpt of price, | Medical Book mailed free, HUMPHREYS' HOMEO, MEDICINE CO,, Corner Willlam aud Anu Streets.New York. —— Sumbitted Jan. 29, decided Feb i Saturday Evening Letter By Justice J. E. Robinson wave of reform, and of course 1 v them. But they made no re forms, they followed strictly in the footsteps of the old liners, counting on a second and a third term in of- H done term finished their in| glorious career. ‘The people — soon- grow tired and disgusted when they ! elect to office a lot of reformers who reform There can be no great civi until we devise some means of mak-; ing public servants as faithful and efficient as those who serve the big There can be no argu tending the public bus is done with as much a That ment for ness until it efficiency as. pr is a pointer for the } League. ‘The chances are ten to one, Make no attempt to reform anything. that the League will carry the next |At the last general election the Non-, partisan League, under the able lead- ership of General Townley and his Big Five, won a great victory. The j campaign was well organized and ably conducted and it was based on a thou- urances of much needed Te | I note that our good These have not yet been made ‘Governor is giving lawn parties af- manifest but certain it is that within ter the manner of Julius Caesar. It a short period the league must de- must be that he:isithinking of cross-! liver the goods, or go the way of the ing the Rubicon or of the election | Populist party. The people look for next year. I wish he were to write good efficient public service, a reduc some letters and to show how he is tion of taxes and su stantial benefits doing his duty better than any. other) amounting to millions of dollars. The governor. I wish, he were to think] people who ask for bread must not of keeping tab on cur public scrvants|be given a stone. A good tree must and making them: more efficient. They | bring forth good fruit. By their fruits secm to think, some of them do, that} ye shall know them. . they have a pe t right to go and It is true that in matters of legis- come as they picase and to draw pay} tation and constitution making the se. It met the. determined and skillful opposition of time the Populist | the old liners and it showed no tact ¢ on a tidal! op skill in conciliating them or in law =='making. To make a few amendments election, but the farmers will not con- tinue to pay for organizing merely to-obtain a change of public servants when the one proves no more effic- Jent than the other. Nonpartisan for doing work which they leave un-/} league has had aa e: done. pon a led into oO! DOINGS OF THE JOCKFY GETS A PUNCTURE WELL , MR. SPORT FISH Pl SHOW You WHAT KIND OF A yocwey (Am THE DUFF'S. to the constitution a bill was present- ed containing the amendments and By Allman the entire constitution. That was House Bill 44. It contained 47 large printed pages in which the amend- ments were like a needle in a hay- sta While this bill had no emer ’ gency clause, it provided for the sub- OW, BNS- mission of the same to a vote at a Tus |S THE to be held in June. a bill without an em- Pp can have no force or effect until the following July, this Lill would have been void even though it had received every vote in the Ilouse and in the senate. There are only two ways of amend- ing the constitution. One is the way specified in the constitution itself, and the other is by way of a constitu tional conveation—the way by whicn the constitution was do and ad- opted, B rh house Now a y a majority ine; ure might have passed a the ley valid act providing for an election of delegates to a constitutional conven- tion at any time after the first day of July but not in June. Such an act may still be passed were the govern- er to conve pn of the lature during the coming autumn winter, That would give time for a special election next July and the subn on’ of amendments at the next general election. Hope deferred maketh the heart sad. If hy amend- ing the constitution the people can reap a benefit of 40 or 50 million dol- Jars a year, the seoner it is done the better. There should he an amendment to special se: require every public servant to give a monthl ccount of his work be fore receiving his monthly stipend and to decapitate every one who fails to do his duty. This week I am as blac Jeremiah the Prophet. During the preseat most of our judges have beer a sent from their post of duty. During the past two weeks we have done nothing. One judge is off to New York: one at Chiesvo: one 0m the exemption board. We have 25 cases which were submitted months ago and they are still undecided. gotten; and when at last the decision awaiting a motion for rehearing w comes as a matter of course. we go all over the case again and) of 127 dec |and so we case it Submitted Jan. 27, decided Fe Submitted Jan. 29, decided Fe! We Reve iessyetem— of doing Submitted Jan. 2%, decided Fe | which doudles our work. Subinitted Jan. 19, decided Fe, cases we hear arguments but make no’ Looking over two volumes of re- decision until the arguments are for-} ports (£0) cases) it appears that s decided within two, ter it was sub- every case W: three or four w mitted. In 161 Wisconsin there is a report ions, the average length up for another few moaths | is four pages. keep on the treadmill.! In 93 Ohio Reports there ‘are 157 after the argument of a) decisions covering 49) pares. is assigned to one of the! In 99 Neb, there judges to give it special consideration | ported covering § and to formulate and write a de In 77 New Hamp: And though all jadgés have not the lana covering same facility in examining and analy7 | o. Dak. Repo ing records, yet by courtesy the same! jy decisions covering 650. p: number of ¢ sare assigned to each In 34 No. Dak. Reports 65 de one. ‘The result is that one judge may he loaded down with work while another sits for weeks with nothing to do. Thus we double our work by Jack of system and by going over the me drudgery again and again. Following the woeful habit of lading men with burdens grievous to be borne we write long winded decis- ions of 29, 30 or 40 pages, regardless; the denial of such motions. of the cost of transcribing, booking | Without pudlicity we and pu lishing the same amounting to; can never hope to secure efficiency in about $20 a page. I'y actual count | public service. of words our court decisions are much } J. BE. ROLINSON, Judge. longer than ang other state in the » 19 union. We let the stenographer copy | ~~ pleadings, statute, contracts and evi-| HC denee and take no pride in condens- u ing anything. Our state reports are} g4cgee swollen hy inserting a large part of the brief of counsel just as if tho court reporter stood in with the book- maker, The proper way is to omit briefs to make short and prompt de- efsions and to make the printed de: cisions show when each case was sub- mitted and when decided. Thus iz West Virginia and in Montana re- ports there are no briefs and the av- erage lengih of a decision is about four pages, and at the head of each decision there is given the date when the case was sumitted and when de- cided. Thus in 75 West Virginia, we s made, we hold it up for 20 days Then rold it tim Some are 57 cases re- pages. ‘ hire there are 140 pages. ther are 60. sions k Reports 528 decisions cover 652 pages. Our plain duty is to cut out the re- porting of briefs, to make shorter and hetter decisions with the date of sub- mission and the date of decision, Al- so to make rules imposing a limit on motions for rehearing with costs on em and Aug. * Diamond Besed fines. Geuled. with Dhue. Bichon pacese seated. with tu Fake no other. Huy of rout raze Diate years knownas Bes NOTICE COMMENCING SEPT. 1ST We will make no more deliv- eries of packed Ice Cream. The same wiil be delivered at the fountain only. WHITE’S find i Walton vs. Ross. | Submitted Jan. 19, decided Jan. 25. (Title Omitted.) i Complete Labor Day at Union Men’s Hall. THE BEST OF MUSIC BY THE REGULAR ORCHESTRA A Good Time Assured. Everybody Come. | BAKER'S HALL - MONDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER, 3rd. | eww ee ren eee n non nee end | LABOR DAY = aUUONUNNDOELNNGUOSNUAGUUDEOE THOR UUDEUROSAeUDOCEOEE CUT OUR DISTINCT AIM is to make and keep this BANK active, progressive and, in the fullest and best sense, an up-to-date institution. 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