Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-09-02

especial interest to the New Mexico
Bar because to Mr.. Cobbey's hands
has been entrusted the expert work in
connection with the revision and com.
pilation of the New Mexico statutes
and whcih promises To be the best edi.
tlon of New Mexicos statutes thus far
had. Mr.. Cobbey explained in his in
PRODUCTION that the work Of revising
New Mexico's statutes was seriously
hampered by the limitations upon
the powers Of the revision committee
by the statute creating 1t and which.
prohibits 1t from making any radical
changes, although Mr.. Cobbey says,
radical changes are just what are
needed. During the course of his ad.
dress he pointed out the defects of
number Of sections Of the Compiled
Laws, as mere example of many
Others. He made graphic presenta.
tion of the methods of legislation pre-.
valent in the states and which are to
be blamed for the defective condition
OF the statute law and the necessity OF
its frequent revision. In conclusion he
gave lucid explanation of the tech
nical methods that should be follow
ed in compiling the statutes and IL
Illustrated his remarks with copy of
the Annotated Statutes of Nebraska as
a model and ideal that embodles the
best and most modern methods OF
compilation. 1t Is a work of 1000
pages, while the New Mexico Revision
Statutes will probably cover 5000
pages.
Hon. Harper S. Cunningham Of Ok
lahoma, was the last speaker of the
day and the session, and while he
spoke without manuscript upon the
subject of the Constitution of Okla
homa, he made noteworthy address
that pleased his hearers very much
After graceful Introductory remarks,
he spoke of some of the good points
|of Oklahoma's fundamental law which
despite its glaring defects and the
fact that it is a piece of patchwork
|embodies ideas that New Mexico con-
'stitution builders could consider with
profit. He explained political and in
|dustrial conditions that must be un.
derstood before criticizing the Okla
homa constitution, and he pointed out
some of it's effective provisions that
have brought the railroads and other
corporations to time.
Enjoyable Luncheon and Drive.
While the members of the Supreme
Court, and of the Bar, were entertain
ed at luncheon at the hospitable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Wallace Ray
lnolds on Grant avenue, yesterday
noon, the visiting ladies we're the
guests of Mrs. John R. McFie, upon
their return from most enjoyable tai
Ily-ho ride about town and i'll the sur
Iroundings of the city, OF which Mrs.
McFie, too. was the hostess. The
drive included a visit to all the places
of interest in the Capital and trip
to the Tesuque divide, where superb
view of the surrounding mountains
lis to be had. Visits were also made to
the Indian school and the territorial
''penitentiary. Sixteen ladies enjoyed
Mrs McFie's hospitality.
Ball at Palace Hotel.
The social features of the Associa-
!, tons meeting were brought to fit
ting close last night when the mem
!, bers of the Santa Fe Bar were hosts
at brilliant ball at the Palace hotel.
Ramirez Symphony Orchestra of sew.
ZEN pieces, furnished the music and
dancing began promptly at 9 o'clock,
continuing until after midnight. The
spacious dining room of the hotel nev-
er looked prettier than it did last
night. The decorations consisted OF
cut flowers and smilax. Festoons OF
| the latter were entwined around the
massive pillars and hung in beautiful
garlands from the ceiling, presenting
a very striking effect. There were
twenty regular numbers and several
extras on the program. The visiting
lawyers and their wives were loud in
their praise Of the dance, which was
lone of the social events of the season
Great credit is due Chairman R. G.
Gortner and the members Of the en-
tertainment committee, for the sue
cess Of thee dance. During the inter
mission light refreshments were sery
ed.