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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
years. They left their home in Will
liams county early in November, with
small launch.
Local and Personal

Dick Barrett was down from Glen
burn yesterday making arrangements
to secure a full-blooded Polled Dur
ham bull for his herd.
Miss Agnes Nedrud left for Bel
lingham, Wash, where she will spend
the winter with her sistes, Mrs. c. p.
Lee.
Miss Margaret Scott and Harry
Smith were united in marriage by
Judge Murray Monday afternoon. The
couple will reside at Moose Jaw, Sask.
The Eastern Stars will give an en-
joyable ball at the Masonic Temple
Friday evening.
A crowd of Minot's younger set
journeyed to the Slocum farm two
miles north Of the city Monday even
ing where they were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. B. Taylor and Miss
Miriam Taylor. The trip was made
with a hay rack and proved most en-
joyable. An enjoyable impromptu
program was rendered. Howard Hus-
ton gave several interesting readings
and at II o'clock delightful luncheon
was served.
Geo. Taylor of Berthold was ar
rested Wednesday charged with blind
pigging. He waived examination be-
fore Judge Lynch and was bound over
to the county court.
A teamster named Maupin was ar
rested charged with using obscene
language before women, while deliv-
ering coal. He will be tried Friday
before Judge Burke.
! Chas. Belanger was arrested charg.
+ ed with breaking into Chas. Graham's
barn and stealing oats. He was bound
! over to district court under $500.
/! A man named Queal was arrested
charged with obtaining money from
his wife in criminal manner. He
was held to district court under $1,000
by Judge Burke.
| Engineer Thomas is 0. K. He saved
the city Of Minot 1921 in the installa.
ition of the White Way system, con.
sidering the lowest bid that the city
received The city installed the lights
Itself.
| Forty-three criminal and So civil
cases will be tried in county court
which convenes here next Tuesday.
Write it 1914.
/, The Independent greets it's many
readers and hopes the New Year will
find you permanently located on the
/ fairest street in Gla6ville.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe jacobson left
Wednesday for Carpio to spend New
Years with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. jacob
son. Joe is itching to get in on the
big shoot-fest the Carpio boys will
pull off on New Years Day.
Will Wistrom, the Flaxton drug
gist, came down to eat Xmas dinner
at the home of Mr.. and RMS. Chas.
Wistrom.
Mrs. Dave Hall and children Of Mi
not are the guests of Mrs. Sheehan Of
Davis over New Years.
w. E. Gross is spending his holt
day vacation at the home Of his par
ents in Merrimac, Wisconsin.
Miss Myrtle Hogy entertained about
twenty of the young people Saturday
evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
/ seen there twice lately.

been seen there twice lately.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Salzman of Val.
ley City, who have been visiting al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Wer.
ner, returned to their home in Valley
City Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Strong left Wed
nesday for a visit with relatives al
Sawyer and Voltaire.
Messrs. Joe and Ed. jacobson and
families attended Xmas exercises al
the Zion Lutheran church in Minot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. jacobson Of Car
pic spent Christmas here as the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe jacobson.
A lunch, cafeteria style, will be
served by the ladies at their ball Fri
day evening.
Miss Title jacobson went to Carpio
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed jacobson to re-
main until after New Years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Detlef Hanson and
children Of Deering were guests at the
Pedlar home during Xmas week.
Mrs. Ed. Heath accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Cecil, is 3 guest at the
McAfee home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Yoho have rent
ed the Sonnenberg house furnished.
They moved in on the Gath and are
now as comfortable as you please, de-
spite the explosion of their gasoline
lamp Monday evening. Mrs. Yoho's
dress became ignited, but Mr.. Y.'s
presence of mind in wrapping a blan-
ket abount her undoubtedly saved her
from terrible burns.
Messrs. Leo Olson and Otto Fiskum
spent Christmas with friends, the for
mer going to Hannaford, the latter to
Balfour.
We are loath to see our young men
spend their holidays abroad and re-
turn with q grip full Of neck-tie hold
ers, laundry bags, etc. They should
be carrying two grips.
H. ]. Hogy has sold the elevator
erected at Joplin this last season and
from now on will devote himself to the
large cattle ranch which he recently
leased of NJ. Muir up the Mouse Val
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mckenzie and
children and Miss Audrey Falconer,
of Donnybrook, accompanied by G.
Ralph Falconer Of Castor, Albert,
SYSut ATLAS nS tuS oASOlsCA HOutC
here.
Joe jacobson is having well dug.
Messrs. Conan and Wells are doing
the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gunder Livingston
attended the Hathaway-Larson we'd
ding at Minot We'd esday.
Miss Schluderbeck Of Foxholm is .
guest at the Gunder Livingston home
this week.
Wilbur Hathaway and Miss Clara
Larson, popular young people from
the North Prairie, were united in mar
rage at Minot Wednesday afternoon.
Their many friends here wish them
every joy in their journey through
life.
J. M. April has installed new
lighting apparatus in his barber shop
and pool hall. Mr.. April has also
made extensive improvements to the
fixtures Of the pool hall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
Alleged Blanket Thief Released.

Roy Gracien, who was arrested
charged with the theft Of some horse
blankets from w. B. Foster from
south Of the city was released at the
preliminary examination. Chief Smith
located some blankets which were be-
Eeved to have been those stolen from
Fo8ter at the Gracien home. He
found one Of them in barrel. Ora
cisn was asked how the blanket got
there. Honest to goodness, Chief, ]
don't know how it came there. !
bought the barrel up town and did not
know there was anything in it," Ora
cien said.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
Mcclure Given Valuable Present

J. F. Mcclure, manager Of the
Consumers Power Co., was presented
a valuable Elks' charm and gold watch
chain by the employees of that insti-
tuition for Christmas. Mr.. Mcclure
is very popular with the employees as
well as with the people in general
with whom he does business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
Children Entertained.

The youngsters of Minot were given
a fine time at the Grand Theatre
Xmas day. Manager Repole arrang-
ed tree and each was given candy
and nj IS and a present. The young
sters enjoyed a splendid free pro-
gram.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

DR.. J. r. Pence was thrown to the
ground Sunday and bruised and
scratched, when his auto was run into
by a Glenburn machine north of the
viaduct. The Doctors machine was
overturned.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01

Col. Scarlet, Judge Murray and
certain residents Of the north side,
offer reward Of $50 for the appre-
hension Of those who have shot or
poisoned dogs during the past few
weeks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
Our New Years Present.

We received New Years present
from Peter K. Peterson of brady,
which is highly appreciated. It is a
box Of Old English curve cut tobacco
secured by Mr.. Peterson while he was
IN Europe last summer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
SHERIFF sTEINHOFER SUED.

z. j. Tr0skey has started SUIT
against Sheriff Steinhofer Of Bow
bells for the value Of some slot ma
chimes, about $500 worth Of them. Jos.
Begun was arrested charged with
gambling and some Of the slot ma
chimes in his place were confiscated.
Troskey says they belong to him. The
sheriff will not give them up until the
court orders him to do 50. 5s ii
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
Tracy Boys IN Missouri.

L. B. Tracy of this city received a
letter Monday from his brother Grant,
who in company with Horace Tracy, is
enjoying trip down the Missouri riv-
er. They had passed below Kansas
City and were then at Miami, Mo. They
intend to 60 on down the Mississippi
river to the Gulf of Mexico and will
be away on their cruise for three
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
ARCADE HAS STRONG Bill

ARCADE HAS STRONG BILL.
Tn Arcade has an especially strong
bill this week. Three vaudeville
teams consisting of seven people APP
peared early in the week and ten peo-
pie will entertain the crowds the lat
ter end of the week. Minot pleasure
seekers welcome such unusually good
attractions.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
MAY BUILD APARTMENT HOUSE

r. III. Emerson, who owns some val
liable property on East Fifth street,
is contemplating erecting a large
apartment house. Apartment houses
IN Hinot are paying twelve per cent
on the investment, as a rule.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
. BURLINGTON. .

John Werner, cashier Of the Ger
s.an-American bank, left Tuesday on
= business trip to Minneapolis.
Miss Anna Christopherson spent
Xmas with her parents at Carpio.
Louis Groshans saw a large timber
wolf near Gassman Monday. It has
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-01
SENATOR SHARPE DEAD.

Former State Senator J. B. Sharpe
died suddenly at his home at Kuhn.
He had been prominent in N. D. pol
itics for years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

spent Christmas with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Talbot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Grant, daughter
Edna and son Ralph spent Christmas
at the Stein home in CISCO.
William Boltenstern is spending his
holiday vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Theo Boltenstern.
DR. Caroline Eaton and Walter Eaton
spent last Monday in Rock Island and
Davenport.
Mrs. c. S Eastman and Lillian Had
lev spent Monday in Rock Island and
Davenport.
Mrs. ]. II. Reed and daughter spent
last Monday in Rock Island and 'Dav-
export
f. J. Talbot surprised his parents
last Tuesday evening by arriving from
Osceola. Iowa, for short visit.
Ada Calhoun of Chicago spent the
holidays with her mother, Mrs. NJ.
Calhoun.
Mrs. Margaret Hutchinson spent
Christmas with her sister, Mrs. A. B.
Cooke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
PERSONAL POINTS

Mrs. William Payne has returned
from a six weeks visit with her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. w. B. Bailey at Danville,
and Mrs. ]. ID. Lightbody at Chicago.
H. B. Hayden, superintendent of the
city schools, has returned from Spring
field, where he attended the sixth an
nual meeting of the Illinois State
Teachers association. c. H. Maxson.
superintendent of the Moline city
schools, and Miss Anna Wright of that
city also attended. The convention
was in session three days. from Dec.
% through yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
JACK KING AGAIN
CAUGHT IN Tolls
Moline Man Who Escaped Pros
ecution, Alleged to Have
Passed Bad Check.

Jack King, married man, who re-
Gently was arrested on a charge of
abduction preferred by a 17-year-old
girl, but who escaped prosecution
through the sudden flight of the COM
planning witness and her mother, is in
bad again.
Yesterday afternoon he was arrested
on complaint of Charles Brady, the
local junk dealer. on a charge of pass
ing bad check. The sum involved is
$50. 1t is claimed that King, who was
connected with a brass foundry in
Moline. bought goods from Brady and
in payment offered a worthless check
on the Peoples Trust e Savings bank,
Moline. His case came up in police
court this morning but was continued
until tomorrow morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
DELIVERY TRUCK
HAS CLOSE CALL
Car Owned by Carlson Bros. in
Moline Scorched in Blaze
Damage Is 500.

A delivery truck, owned by Carlson
Bros. of Moline, caught fire while
standing in front of the Modern Wood
men building, about 4 o'clock yester-
day afternoon The blaze is thought
to have started from a back-fire in
the motor, igniting oil in the pan.
But for the quick work of Paul
Yocum, the chauffeur, the car and the
entire contents, valued at $500 would
have been destroyed. He secured a
fire extinguisher from the new city
fire truck which put it out in a short
time.
The machine was damaged to the
extent of about 800 and will have TO
be reprinted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
CAMBRIDGE

John Fairlee of Prairie City, Iowa,
and his brother Robert of Moline ar
rived last Tuesday for a short visit
with their mother.
Auriel Evangeline. only daughter of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Paul Wash, who was
born Dec. 6. 1904, in Clinton, Iowa,
passed away Monday, Dec %, at the
age OF years and Il days. The fu-
neral service was held from the NJ. E.
church last Tuesday afternoon at 2 80,
rev d. S. Andrewartha ofhciating
burial was in Cambridge cemetery.
Attorney C. A. Melin spent Christ
mas with his relatives in Springfield.
Ben Talbot and family of Galya
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
MONMOUTH WINS
IN BASKETBALL
Boy Scouts from Maple City
Defeat Local Five by Score
of 80 to z.

Monmouth defeated the Rock Island
scouts here yesterday 80 to Z. The
local boys did not have chance from
the start, the Monmouth players prov
ing too strong on basket throwing and
guarding.
The Monmouth team was composed
of Weiss, Ebersole, Dalton, Graham,
Short, Scott and Archibald. The mem
bers of the local team were Davis,
Motz, Lamp, Day, Horst, Willis and
Piece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
PROTEST MEETING is
PLANNED FOR MONDAY

a protest meeting CT the TriCity
Federation of Labor to denounce the
action of officials in forcing Charles
Meyer. noted labor leader. to leave the
scene of the Calumet strike. which was
arranged for last evening at Indus rial
hall, was not very largely attended
1t was decided to appoint committee
TO make arrangements for another ses-
sion Monday night at which time il
is hoped that larger audience will be
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

wage earners received substantial New
Years presents today when work
mans compensation act and law max
ing So hours the maximum work week
for women and minors in manufacture
ing concerns became effective.
New York--In anticipation of the
lower rates of duty on WOODEN fabrics
which becomes effective on Friday,
goods TO the value of $5,500.000 are in
bonded warehouses at this port.
New York Charles II. Hyde, former
ly city chamberlain under the late
Mayor Gaynor, has been reinstated 10
membership in the New York Bar asso-
citation by action of the appellate di-
vision of the state supreme court.
Harrisburg, Pa.-Bishop James II
Darlington of this city has requested
the public service commission TO con
sider favorably the application of the
ministers of this state for their Gus
tomary half fare rates on railroads.
Omaha-w a. Frazer became execu-
tive head OF the Woodmen OF the
World, succeeding the late Joseph Cul-
len Root, founder of the order. who
died in HendersonvIlle, n. c.. last
week.
yicksburg. Misc. A. Hobbs. state
senator. who was charged with receiy-
ing and soliciting bribe. was acquit-
ted by Jury before which he had been
on trial for several weeks. The case
of Lieutenant Governor Bilbo, who was
Jointly indicted with Hobbs. has no
yet been brought to trial.
New York--Fewer births, marriages
and deaths are coincidental feature
of the city's health statistics for 1913.
made public by Z. ]. Lederle. commits
sioner OF health. The births decreas-
ed from 135. 655 in 1912 70 1s5.i34, the
marriages from 5l.70s TO 5l,25s.
Fort Smith. Ark Under a new IL
quor law all saloons in Arkansas must
close and remain so until the courts
can pass upon petitions asking for IL
ccnsed liquor. Most of the saloons az
ready h., filed petitioes for licen =
Il"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
MEN HURT IN CAVE
ARE DOING NICELY

According to reports from the hos
pital, Julius Shatman and Rene Ian
beck. who were seriously injured in
the cave IN at the lower end of the
city. are progressing nicely. Shatman
was first thought to be fatally injured
but the physician in attendance states
that unless there are new develop
ments, he will be out in a few weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

line to Rock Island arsenal As a
result those transferring to the STUD
from lines on Fifth avenue found 1t
necessary to walk a block or two as
they have heen doins for weeks.
Finishing OF the car barn has been
necessarily slow and it is not all com
pleted yet. However two OF the rouf
stalls with three tracks each are IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

Colon, Panama, Jan. Five sub
marine boats. the advance guard for
the Pacific entrance to the Panama
canal, have arrived at Colon and are
now at the new concrete docks there
in readiness to pass through. Their
business on the Pacific side will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a
very valuable medicine for throat and
lung troubles, quickly relieves and
cures painful breathing and a danger
Gus sounding cough which indicates
congested lungs. Sold by all drug
gists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
hDAY SCHOOLS
GANIzELEACUE
BASKETBALL men
seri of Games for Early
MI hths of Year Have Been
hranged by officers.
Plan AT THE Y. M. C. A.
socia4 Work Department VIII Plan
sSH,on's Activities at Meeting
Tomorrow.

A 81 bad. Sc ,ol basketball league
has be Ia Q lied under the leader
ship ofl the i. c. A. TO play ser
les of ame Iring the early months
of the e- ear All the schools in
the cid have been invited . to enter
with a OF men and boys entered.
Tbs ose of the league is to in
crease. AZ interest and attendance OF
men ani. bcys in the Sunday schools.
No one Is eligible TO play on team
pnIess he<s a bonafde member of the
Sunday staooI which he desires TO
represent tnd he must have at least
"a per ce record OF attendance in
order to s.
The gam will be played in the Y.
NJ c. A. Annasium Saturday nights.
beginning Han. 10. for the mems
teams and Saturday afternoons, be-
ginning IN same date, for boys
teams. thert being both the mems and
povs team5 provided for in the league
organization
Teams b e been entered by the
following Sunday schools and their
managers mined as designated:
Swedish lutheran, F. L. Johnson
manager; Stnth Park Presbyterian, c.
A. Colburn1 manager; Central Pres
byterian, Ben Gest. manager; Memoir
ial Christian, P H Edwards, manager;
Broadway Presbyterian, p. E. Nave,
manager; Fifteenth Avenue Christian,
" H. Woods, manager: First NJ. E.,
J. r. freeman, manager; First Bap-
fist. John Kittilsen, manager.
The games to be played in this
league will be open to the public and
the friends of the teams will be out
in force to cheer their favorites on
to victory. Handsome pennants Will
be given the winning teams by the
Y. NJ. C. A.
Social Work.
A meeting of the social work de-
partment OF the Y. NJ. c. A is an
nounced for tomorrow night in the
lobby at 1870. About fifty men have
been asked to serve On this committee
and have been invited to be present at
the meeting tomorrow night to make
plans for some big doings in the line
OF social activities during the next
few months.
The annual bird walk" On the Is
land took place this morning. with an
Interested party of boys, led by B.
H. Wilson. II. NJ. Craig and Langton
Praeger. They found many interest
ing things in the way of bird life and
returned with tremendous appetites for
dinner
Sundays program at the Y. NJ. c.
A. is an unusually attractive one. The
boys are TO reorganize the B. G. NJ,
which has flourished for SO many
years in the boys department and
which will be the plan for handling
the boys Sunday meetings hereafter.
w. B. Mcintyre is to address the boys
at this meeting on The Manliness
of Jesus" A new picture which has
been added TO the equipment of the
boys room is to be dedicated on Sun
day afternoon in connection with Mr..
Mclntyre's talk The picture is a
beautiful copy of Hofman's painting
OF the boy Jesus. and will hang on the
walls OF the boys department as an
Inspiration for the rising generation.
The men will enjoy a talk by H. NJ.
Thurlow OF Athens, Ohio, who will
speak on topic appropriate to the
beginning OF the new year and there
Will be special musical numbers.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
TAXI is REBUILT BY
TOTTEr AUTO co.

The Totten Auto company has just
completed the work of rebuilding a
taxi. The machine looks like new and
goes to show the local concern hes I'M
usual facilities for repairing and over
hauling automobiles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
BEGIN USE OF THE NEW
STREET RAIL WAY BARNS

Today for the first time sufficient
room was made in the new car barns
on Fifth avenue and Thirty-first
street 10 take care of the extra cars
which have been stored at the RocH
Island end of the Forty-second street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

They made the run under their own
power. It was the longest sea trip
ever accomplished by submarines.
They were conveyed on the way by
a collier and the monitor Mohawk,
Tut needed no help. Both of the CON
VOWS are now anchored with them at
Colon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

that of defense" which is expected
to be wholly a formal and ornamental
function.
The men assigned 20 them VIII re-
main on duty for the customary period
of tropical service. when others VIII
be detailed in their places. These hve
boats went from Guantanamo, Cuba
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
Funeral of Albert Johnson.

The funeral services of-Albert John
son, who was killed in the cave-in at
the lower end OF this city. will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock from
the home of his brother-inslaw, Ans
Anderson, 1872 Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
OBITUARY
Funeral of James A. Linehan.

The funeral of James A. Linehan,
former resident of this city, who
passed away in East St Louis was
held this afternoon at 2 O'Clock from
the ST. Joseph church, Dean ]. j.
Quinn officiating. Interment was
made at the Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
Flashlights at Elebia,s.

Flash lights. electric engines and
motors at Fiebigs, 1919 Third avenue.
Open Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Look for the big electric key.
-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
WIRE SPARKS

Secretary McAdoo has
forwarded to the house an estimate of
Secretary Bryan for urgent deficiency
appropriations OF s250.000 for payment
10 Panama under the, treaty Of Nov. IS.
1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01
zee Back at the Harper

With the passing OF the ola year
Charles C. Capehart severed his con
nection with the New Harper as
steward and was succeeded by
Richard Pearce, who thus returns to
his original love
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

use and the other two viii be in few
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-01

New York Charles II. Hyde, former
ly city chamberlain under the late
Mayor Gaynor, has been reinstated 10
mem bership in the New York Bar asso-
citation by action of the appellate di-
vision of the state supreme court.