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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13

Regrets.
Nobody loves Z fat man.
That's q plant We often hear.
It's true In every season,
Every day Of every year.
Suppose the fat mans aching
WITH q most ~atrocious pain.
Does he get any sympathy .
He looks for It in vain.
Suppose the frosts Of winter
Nip his carcass fore and aft
They say he's well upholstered
Keeping warns an easy graft.
Or when he melts in summer
No one rushes to his aid
Unless It be to profit by
The GOODNESS OF his shade
q. II he's on q sick bed
And they want to operate
Some wag will say they better blast
His works to penetrate.
True no one loves q fat man
80 He's useless near and far
but he makes q model anchor
n the game Of tug-of.war.
SPOKANE Spokesman RsvjeW.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13
INCREASE OF CONVICT LABOR.
Different System Of Using Convicts In
Thirty States.

Different System Of Using convicts In
Thirty States.
Thirty states at the beginning Of the
present year had on their statute books
laws providing for the employment Of
state prisoners in road building. Ari-
IONA, Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana,
Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Jer-
sey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Vir-
ginia and Washington follow practical
" the same system, providing that the
control Of this work shall be vested in
the state highway commission. The
highway commission or state engineer
makes requisition to the state prison
authorities for such number of pris-
oners as he can use effectively. and the
prison authorities turn over to him
such prisoners as are suitable for the
road work.
The prison commission or board Of
control Of state institutions Is held re-
sponsible for the development of the
convict road work in some nine states
Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota,
Oklahoma and Wisconsin. State pris-
oner are turned over to the county
authorities to be worked on the county
roads in Florida, Georgia, North Caro-
lima and South Carolina. This system
is not approved by the national COM
mittee on prisons and prison labor.
which holds that the state under no
circumstances is justified in delegating
the responsibility for its convict wards
to county authorities.
The system In New York state d.
vides the responsibility for the con-
structiOn work and maintenance Of the
camps between the state highway de-
partment and the commissioners Of the
counties in which the roads are to be
built, with the state superintendent of
prisons in final authority. In Utah.
West Virginia and Wyoming the high
way department and the prison depart
ment cooperate in the control Of this
work. The prison department is fully
responsible for the care and discipline
Of the prisoners, while the road depart
ment is called upon to do the work
which it is equipped to do. the build
ing Of roads.
The committee has found this latter
system essential to the successful de-
velopment Of convict road work. The
prison department is in a position to
care for the prisoners and to handle
such matters as food, clothing, hous-
ing, medical attention, the affording
Of educational facilities and recreation
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13
AROUSED
This Time It's to the Need Of Pc.
IiticaI Reform.
READY TO TAKE THE LEAD.

Opens HE House to . Conference, but
Finds 10 Has Committed an Error
Of Judgment In the Choice Of HE
coworksrs In the Great Movement.
By N. QUAD.
copyright. 1914. by Associated Literary
Press.l
"HAT MI. Bowser had something
On his mind was plain enough
to Mrs. Bowser the moment he
entered the house. and all
through the dinner hour she saw that
he was anxious to communicate 1t. but
she expressed no curiosity and held
him OF until they were seated for the
evening. Then she carelessly inquired
II he had discovered a new spring and
summer tonic.
II shall have callers this evening""
he said AZ he smiled at her benignly.
land the result Of the call may change
our whole lives"
what sort Of callers?'
"Gentlemen. Of course. There viii
be from three t five. Yes. this even
ing may be considered an epoch in Dur
history"
III there are any epochs going on !
should like to know what they are.
Hadn't you better explain mattersT"
Mr.. Bowser walked up and down for
q few minutes with digniied tread.
and the family cat, which had been
sleeping on the lounge. opened her eyes
in a lazy way and watched his move
ments. By and by he said:
Mrs. Bowser. you are 10 politician.
Of course, but you may possibly under
stand that in this age the politics Of
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13
hrs. Bowser had not caught sight Of

49,
them. Then he said:
Gentlemen. as ! wal given TO I'M
derstand this thing this afternoon. the
idea Is reform in politics" ..s'.
That's it," chorused the Eve.
I'VE propose to start a w Of re-
form which shall roll from Maine to
Texas"
I'VE do"
Il am no politician. as | informed
your delegate. l Gave never held a
political Office in my life. There have
been years at a time when. ! have not
even gone to the polls to VOTE.
But you are an honest. respectable
man and desire honest methods" said
the ex-alderman. -s
Yes; ! can say that"
Facts and Figures.
Then you are the man for %, and
we'll figure a bit. You don't happen to
have anything in the house to drink.
eh?"
II haven't"
You ought to be prepared for the
wave Of reform, but we ear all 60 out
to q saloon after the business IL done
I've got ward ticket made Out.
You see, the boys want me for alder.
man again. l don't think any of EN-
had reason to complain Of me when |
was in"
mot much!' answered one Of the
group with great heartiness. 1T was
always q square divide"
And what is my part in the cam
paign to be-" asked Mr.. Bowser Is
he laid down the ticket.
speaking. SIR" was the reply. You
al 60 about speaking and start the
wave"
And wave this crowd into Office. l
%supposeT"
That's it, and you'll find it a paying
job toe. Here are the figures"
1.-The figures about what?"
1.-The profits, sir. There r six Of
us, and l figure that there will be at
least $4,000 to divide among us per
year. You'll get your whack of that
as straight as a string. Any campaign
funds you advance are to be paid back
out Of the pot before it is divided. Is
that plain?"
IL don't think 90. We start in
to reformT"
I'VE do"
"And we reform"
I'VE do"
"And then-then whatr'
I'VE divide the profits"
But how do we make any profts?'
"Why. we crowd the other fellows
out and get their places and their
chances, don't we? A blind man can
e that. Got your first speech ready?"
The Incident 10 Closed.
MI. Bowser had about twenty words
to say in reply. They were words that
lifted each member of the committee
out Of his chair and opened his eyes
very wide. Then he headed the pro.
cession down the hall, and the cat
brought up the rear. 1t was q solemn
procession. There was q painful 81.
lence as each caller put On his hat
All were ready to go out when the ex.
alderman said:
"Old man, you've thrown dis crowd
down, but don't get giddy owe it. We
know how to get even!"
Good night, sir-good night. sirr!'
stif1y replied Mr.. Bowser as he closed
the door with a bang.
He was standing in front Of the
mantel when Mrs. Bowser came down.
stairs and quietly asked:
Il thought l heard a roaring, boom.
ing sound down here, and l came down
to see If the wave of reform had been
set in motion"
Mr.. Bowser glared at her. but made
nc reply.
"Or won't the wave start until you
get your whack Of aldermanic steal
ings?" she continued.
Mr.. Bowser gasped and choked, but
he could not get out a word. and al
Mrs. Bowser returned to her room the
cat followed her and left him to
wonder how the bottom had dropped
o,,<
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13
She Surely Wac

She Surely Was.
"You must have thought the world
Of your first WIFE," sneered Mr.. Lot
the second during one Of the family
sQuabbles.
II certainly did," replied Lot "she
wa the salt Of the earth."-Cincinnah
ENQUIRER.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13
Popular Approval.

"Of curse popular approval IL e.
sential to success" said the states
man.
Il don't know" replied the plain per-
son: "a number Of baseball umpires
have managed to get on pretty well
without it."-Washington Star.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13
HE Chance.

HE Chance.
He-0irls are queer creatures; they
marry the frst fool who asks them, al
a rule. suppose you'd do the same.
wouldn't you?
She-Suppose You ask me and ind
out-Boston Transcript
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-08-13
S FOR DECORATION.

Rug and Curtains 20 Match Are . New
Fad Which 10 Very Pretty.
Cretonne' hangings, which match tho
lowered tapestry border Of the rug.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

aenry w. savage's production Of
"sar.." tire operetta which achieved a
success of impressive proportions in
New York. and has since duplicated its
popularity in Boston, Philadelphia,
Chicago and San Francisco will come to
the Illinois next Wednesday night. The
piece VIII be performed here by the
same company that was associated
with it during it's New York run The
organization is led by little 1Iizzi Ha-
JOS, prima donna-soubrett of unique
distinction. and d genuine favorite with
thea re-g0ars, 1t includes many art
lists OF fixed reputation as actors and
singers. This cast of principals is sup
ported by q numerous chorus which, as
singing ensemble. MIR. Savage be
ueyes Is superior 10 any other organ
izaton ever assembled for one Of his
productions.
The music Of "sarf" has achieved
worldwide popularity The operetta
with The name Der Zigeuuerprirnas"
wal. presented with conspicuous sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

All Over Town" which ran for ID
weeks at the Garrick theatre, Chicago,
during the summer with the youthful
Joseph Santley in the leading role
comes to the Illinois theatre tomor-
row night. the New York premiere of
the piece have been postponed for sew
eral months to permit the organiza-
ton TO visit the principal cities in the
middle west. The play appears at the
Burtis Monday night,
Mr Santley, long popular as the
leading player in When Dreams Come
True, and "a Modern Eve" advances
to definite stardom in this newest
piece. He also makes his debut as an
author Of musical comedy inasmuch as
the book Of the piece is his own work
Not SO many years ago when he was
the boy hero of thrilling western meIo-
dramas he usually had a hand in the
construction of them, bus this is his
first pretentious effort at authorship.
All Over Town" is said to be an
agreeable light musical entertainment
fitted with luscious melodies by the
experienced Sllvi0 Helm, and graced
with the presence and assertiye as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
COZ.

William Ashdown has been sick
Mrs. May Graves and two daughters
Dalphine and Dorothy Of La Moille,
Ill, have been visiting relatives in
this vicinity the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Liphard AMI
daughter, Mrs Mamie Quick Of Hills
dale, spent Sunday at the home Of
Mr. and aIrs. Louis Upper.
Paul and Warren Durbin are visit
ing their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Durbin, at Cordova-
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Heron have
returned from a trip TO Minnesota.
They were much pleased with the
country and will move there in the
spring to make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fillmer, Mr and
Mrs. L. G Ashdown spent Sunday at
the home of MI and Mrs. Fritz Fran
son.
Sam Stanley and family have pur-
chased an auto recently.
The following corps Of teachers
soon begins the years work at the re
spective schools. Fairfield, Carrie
Quick, Bluff. Bertha Mcconnell
Adelphia. June Nelson; preeminenr.
Anna Latham; Fairview, Madge Feas-
ter; Greenwood, Lola Spaid: Poplar
Grove, Hazel Johnson; Enterprise,
Hazel Mcconnell
The home of Ernest Gerkiu had q
close call from being burned last
Tuesday evening. Mrs. Gerkin was
awakened by the smell Of smoke and
called to her husband They quickly
ran down stairs where they found fire
had started near the chimney and
had already burned a large hole in
the floor and wainscoating. The
neighbors responded quickly to the
telephone calls and about so people
were on hand in a few minutes. M
and Mrs. GerBin we're lucky il
awakening just in time, as they were
asleep on the second floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

sistance of numerous company of
comely young women. Its story is a
modernized version Of Faust with
Mr.. Santley appearing as a man of the
present moment whose youth has been
restored as the result of a compact
with a most Iikeable and amiable wan
derer from below. played BY Frank
M0ulan. one OF the best known low
comedians on the American stage,
Mr. Santlev has numerous 0ppor-
tunities. il is almost needless to say, for
graceful dancing and for the singing
of tender love songs. Also he exhibits
a new phase OF his art by impersonat-
ing for just a few moments the senile
old man whose youth is restored. His
makeup and characterization in this
scene are said to provide such a com
pIete disguise that he is not recognized
at all when he makes his first en-
trance.
The company includes among its
members Miss Beatrice Allen. Miss
Ruth Randall Miss Jane Macarthur
Miss Lillian Lee. Frederic Santley.
Saranoff, Johnny Boyle, Arthur HohI
and Miss Marie Callahan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

cess in every continental capital Of
Europe. In Vienna it enjoyed the ex-
traordinary distinction Of being pre-
scented simultaneously in two theatres,
sung in German IN one and in Hun
garian at the other Such numbers as
Loves Own Sweet SONG" The Ha-
zazaa" and Love Has Wings" sprang
into instant popularity when heard in
New York, and they are now played
and sung from one end of this country
to the other
The book of "Ssri" is said to be un-
usual in that 1t combines legitimate
drama with it's humor. It's theme is
the inevitable victory Of youth over
age. Two musicians. a father and son,
clash on the field Of art and love, and
the younger man wins Sari, who is
the daughter Of one contestant and the
sister Of the other plays a very import
ant part In the denOuement of the
story. AS a production "Sari' Is as
deliberately beautiful as any produc-
ton that Henry W Savage has ever
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
HAROLD TAYLOR rs
THEATRE TREASURER

F. B. Powelson, general manager of
the Cort & Kindt theatres in the tri-
cities, announces the appointment Of
Harold Taylor as treasurer Of the Il
Iinois. which is to open for the season
tomorrow. The new treasurer is a
son of the late r. H. Taylor, who was
for a number Of years manager Of the
Illinois. and was affectionateiy known
to the patrons Of the house as Boots. .
NIr. Powelson viii direct the affairs
OF the theatres in the three cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
At TIE EMPIRE.

There are p artists on the new bill
at the Empire which opens tomorrow
afternoon. Chief among the acts fea-
tured viii be a pair of acts which
have been held as topIiners for many
a bill. The six Fultons in a comedy
acrobatic novelty with many original
turns in it will be among the most in
teresting acts on the bill The Chung
Hwa Four, comprising the only Chin
csc quartet in the business will be the
other surprise which the management
has held in store for the patrons of
the Empire. These oriental boys first
come out in their ancient costumes
and give one the impression that they
are about 20 render program OF Chin
ese music. The illusion is dispelled,
however, after the first song when the
orientals come out in dress suits and
give the best program Of quartet rag
numbers the most devoted disciple Of
Irving Berlin would ever care TO listen
TO- They sing new stuff altogether and
put q lot of their original harmonic
effects into the songs. 1t is said the
boys can sing, too, and it is very doubt
full If any American quartet can boast
of having very much over them. It is
true that the Cinnamon sing with
slight accent, but their voices more
than make up for this deficiency in
articulation. This act is a real novelty
and a treat and bears out Manager
Berkell's promise 10 his patrons 10
give them real variety The classiest
on+ q, vaudeville Is fha title given 9Th
Southern Porch Party" which is no
doubt well deserved, as these seven
performers put on an act that for pure
class has but few equals. There is
plenty OF singing and good clean fun in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

Tomorrow Manager Joe Quinn, who
has been conducting picture plays at
the Illinois, goes back to the Males
tic. one of the prettest. best ventilat-
ed and most comfortable theatres in
this part of the country. The house
will be reopened after some $4,000
had been spent in remodeling. 10 one
of the greatest weeks in the history OF
any theatre. The Blindness Of Fir-
tue" with Edna Mayo and Bryant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
AT THE COLONIAL.

Manager Woodyatt announces he
has secured the William Fox feature
releases for the Colonial beginning
next week, The Fox stars include
William Farnum, Theda Bara. Annette
Kellcrman. Robert Manrell and Nance
ONeiu The Fox pictures viii be Of
fered ct the Colonial Wednesday and
Thursday Of each week. The first to
be presented win be William Farnum
In THE Nicer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
SINGERS
ON BILL AT EMPIRE

this act together with the very newest
costumes. This coupled with a beau
tiful production makes the act well
deserving Of its title. The Rosden
a classy trio, and Agnes Mahr
and Mfchofesky, in a series of high
class toe and fancy dances, viii com
plete this vaudeville bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
an TIE nREAMIANn.

The Price He Paid a FIVE part
drama based on the famous poem from
the pen of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, is to
be the featured offering at the Dream
land theatre. Ninth street and Seventh
avenue tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

Monday Capital Punishment"
KHieGarbocaer star feature.
Tuesday Was to Be, with Ethel
Clayton.
Wednesday and Thursday -William
Fallm in The NiggeI.'
Friday Jane Eyre"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
RLACK HAWK.

Saturday - The Dream Dance; "
"Philanthropic Tommy"
Sunday--LaUrence Peyton in Mar
tin Eden"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
16SSgfElleatre

Saturday - MY Lost Won" and
Charlie Chaplin.
Sunday-"The Tides of Time" with
Mary Nash and Charlie Chaplin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
EMPIRE

Vaudeville Performances daily at
2.s5 and S.15i three shows on sun
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
Patton's Dancing Acad-

Addie Phillips, Successor
Pythian Castle, 104 Is West Sec
ond St, Davenport.
Glasses and Social Dancing. School
opens Friday. Sept. 18th. Wednes-
dav evenings for beginners, two
stem and waltz. Friday evenings
for advanced dancers. One-step.
Waltz, Hesitation, Gavotte, Fox
Tro+. Canter Waltz, High Jinks.
Twinkle.
Private lessons and classes BY ap-
poinfmept. Reference. Phone.
Day. 4795.
Evening star., 1915-12-07
FILM FEATURES.
Loew's Columbia,

"Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo" the thrill
ing novel by L. Phillips Oppenheim, is
presented in photo-dramatic form at
Loew's Columbia Theater the first three
days Of this week, with Theodore Rob-
erts and Carlyle Blackwell pictured in
the stellar roles. The story Is based
on an actual occurrence which came
under Mr.. Oppenheim's observation
while at Monte Carlo less than two
years ago. 1t Is virtually a prophecy
written several months before the
European war was declared. and it's re-
lation to present conditions seems re-
markable, although Mr.. Oppenheim did
not use the real characters involved
The photoplay version follows closely
the thread of the story.
1t Is a Lasky production. and the in
terror of the great gambling salon in
the casino at Monte Carlo is one of the
notable settings An unusual effect is
secured in the scene of the hold-up. at
the mountain road. photographed in
the dead of night, by the headlights of
two automobiles.
The picture cast, headed by Theodore
Roberts as Grand Duke Augustus
Peters. otherwise Mr.. Grex. includes
Dorothy Davenport as his daughter.
Carlyle Blackwell, as the young Ameri-
can millionaire; James Neill, Horace B.
Carpenter and Frank Elliott.
Evening star., 1915-12-07
SCIENTISTS TO INSPECT
SLIDES AT PANAMA CANAL
President Wilson Directs Study Of
the Earth Movements Which
Blocked the Waterway.

A committee of ten scientists. ap-
pointed by the National Academy OF
Sciences at the request of President
Wilson. will sail for the Panama Canal
Zone Saturday to study and report on
the earth movements that have block ed
the big waterway. They are c. r. Van
Hise. Madison, Wis: II. L. Abbot and
J. c. Branner. Stanford University;
Whitman Cross. geological survey;
John F. Hayford. Northwestern Uni
versity: Harr F. Reid. Johns Hopkins
C. d. Walcott. Smithsonian Institution
r. c. Carpenter, Cornell: A. p. Davis.
reclamation service. and John r. Free
man, Providence. r. I.
A statement issued at the War De-
partment says that President Wilson
was not actuated by any dissatisfac-
tion with the canal engineering force
In asking that the committee be named.
but desired only to give the govern
ment engineers the greatest possible
aid in their task from the scientific
knowledge of the country.
Evening star., 1915-12-07
Garden.

The Triangle photoplays were well
patronized at Moore's Garden Theater
yesterday. where Frank keenan, was
pictured in THE Coward" and Eddie
Foy in "A Favorite Fool" The
Coward" tells story of the civil war
and pictures conditions during the
four-year struggle. Frank keenan, is
seen as the old Confederate colonel.
in the ranks when he discovers the boy
has deserted. Eddie Foy, "aided and
abetted by the seven little Foys." still
provides pro- merirment in "A Favorite
happenings In a small circus, and
Eddie Foy in the role of an underfed
clown These features will hold the
screen until Thursday, when the dou-
PIE program Tor the remainder of the
week viii picture Dorothy Gish in "Old
PICKLE Fatty's Fall" Music is fur
nished by the Garden Orchestra.
Strand.
Florence Reed is featured at Moore's
Strand Theater in the leading role of
the sensational photoplay Eat Bay"
a production with many thrilling
scenes and incidents. It depicts the Of
torts OF daughter to save her father.
a district attorney. from the meshes
OF a gang of notorious gamblers. Frank
Sheridan. Charles Waldron, Lyster
Chambers. De Witt Jennings and others
are % seen In the picture cast. The other
attraction is Film Tempo" a photoplay
based upon one of Charles Van Loans
stories. with the leading roles in the
hands OF Arthur Accord and Nell Fran
zen. Ihese features will hold the
screen until Wednesday, when the dou-
Bile program that day and Thursday
viii be Strife Eternal" with Blanche
Forsythe, the English actress, in the
leadlng role and Dorothy Gish in Her
Mothers Daughter" The Strand Or
chestra plays the accompaniments