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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly Finishes Work With Rec
ord of 20S Bills Passed-Governor
Stewart Signing Them.
EvERY BUSINESS IS AFFECTED BY new LEGISLATION
Much Legislation of New Character PassedSenate Under
Able Leadership of j. E. Edwards Was Especially Pro-
gressive and Economy the Chief
Byw0rd.

Helena. March 7.-Montana's state
capital, the lobbies round the Placer
and the cabaret are mighty lonesome
places. The gaiety of legislative
season has departed. The capital
city is back at it's old routine. Most
of the senators and representatives
have left and only Sergeant-at-arm
Jim Rhoads and Secretary Frank
Cone of the senate and Sergeant-at-
arms Ben Hill and Chief Clerk Chas.
Tracey of the house and few clerks
and stenographers, who are closing up
the work, remain. AS one walks
through the legislative halls and cor
ridors there is ghostlike echo. The
flow of oratory of a few days ago
has given way to sombre stiffness.
Dust has begun to settle on the halls
of legislation. Helena after taking
is just as quiet as before. After a
winter of social and statesmanlike
activities everybody has had to re-
sumo their plain and simple ways.
Governor Stewart is giving much
of his time to consideration of meas
ures passed by the assembly. Rumors
are that a few are destined to re-
ceive the gubernatorial veto. Out of
total of 6S4 bills introduced, 208
We're sent to the governor, 80 from
the senate and 1913 from the house,
compared with IS senate measures
and 1862 house acts two years ago.
The increase in the number of SEN
ate bills passed over two years age
and the decrease in house measures
enacted reflect the character of the
two houses. The senate proved to
be one of the ablest and most pro-
gressive in the history of the state.
It devoted most of it's time in session
to the active work of considering bills,
and was also up to schedule. In the
house there was tendency toward
oratory and as result of slowness
of action and too much oratory, many
very good measures failed to get by
before the barrier went up on the
50th day, after which under the rules
no original bills could be passed from
one house to the other, save on ap-
preparations for the maintenance of
the government, revenue and consoli-
dation. This caught the house with
fully $50 bills on third reading, up
for consideration in committee of the
whole or in the hands of the print
ing committee.
If the democrats in control of the
house and Speaker O'Connor had
adopted some set program as did the
republican majority in the senate un-
der the progressive leadership of
Senator Edwards and his colleagues
such condition would not have oc-
Cured. In the early stages of the
session the lower body spent much
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
ROUSING MEETING
PLANNED BYCLUB
DIR. l.. M. Rheem of Helena to Be
Chief Speaker on Fine
Program.
ATTENDANCE OF FARMERS IS URGED
Commercial Club Making Plans for
Better Cooperation Between the
Country and City.

There will be surprise in store for
those who attend the big "Get-togeth-
er" meeting of the Commercial club,
that will be held at the Gibson Opera
House on Thursday, March Is.
All arrangement shave been made
to make the meeting the biggest and
most enthusiastic ever held here. 1t
will be the first of series of boos-
ter gatherings, fostered by the Com
mercial club to stir up the real spirit
of progressiveness among local citi-
zens.
The committees in charge have been
very fortunate in securing the serv-
ices of the Glasgow Quartette and the
Lyric Theater Orchestra to furnish
music for the evening. They are ar
ranging special programs for the
event and are sure to make hit.
DR.. Rheem, the secretary Of the
Helena Commercial club will make
the principal address of the evening
Those who have heard the "Doc'
know him to be an entertaining, YET
forceful orator, and he always has
a string of good stories to delight his
audiences on every occasion.
Every loyal citizen of Glasgow
should be present at the meeting, anc
special invitation is extended to the
farmers of the county who may fine
it convenient to come to the city al
that time. The subjects that will be
discussed will be of as much inter.
est to the farmer as anyone else, as
the meeting is held especially for the
purpose of securing more co-opera
ton between the city and the coun
try.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
,art of the state if it is properly tn

part of the state if it is properly tn
forced.
The bill provides that the county
commissioners may, upon petition of
10 resident land owners, appoint some
person whose duty it shall be to poi
son, kill and exterminate the gophers
within the county. The term of Of
flee would be from March 1st to Aug
ust 1st, and he is given authority to
enter upon any farm, or premises
where there are gophers and kill
them, when the owner or occupant
neglects or reissues to do so.
The cost of killing the gophers is
to be charged against the land as
taxes.
Landowners may also purchase
supplies and poison from the county
commissioners at atual cost.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
LAW PREVENTS
INTER SHIPMENTS

When President Woodrow Wilson
signed the postal appropriation bill
with it's bone-dry amendment, the
business done by wet states in ship
ping liquor into the dry one, will soon
come to a sudden end. North and
South Dakota will be greatly affect
ed by the new act, and liquor dealers
in the Twin Cities are being flooded
with rush orders for those who are
preparing for the long drouth.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09

he lodges the issue with a far-away
look in his eyes, and heaves sigh
Those closest to him, however, say
that Fords are no longer his chief
object in life But Sam is mum. He
only smiles and waits.
The auto show in Minneapolis was
wonderful says Sam, but University
avenue has it cheated a mile. I'M
portant business called Sam back to
Glasgow, or he might have selected
the Midway district as an ideal loca-
ton to pass the rest of his days. He
denies the rumors that have been cir
culated about him, and |only says,
"Some day, maybe"
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
SAM GROSSMAN BACK
FROM EASTERN TOUR

Selling Fords is Sam Grossman's
hobby. And in order to help promote
the sales and gather information that
would be valuable during the coming
season, Sam left Glasgow about a
month ago for the east, expecting to
attend the auto shows in the Twin
Cities, Chicago and Detroit.
Sam reached the Twin Cities safely.
But for some reason Sam never got
any farther. When asked about it,
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
COUNTY FAIR DIRECTORS
DISCUSS SEASONS PLANS
Proposition of Selling Property
to Velley County Discussed.
Special Meeting.

The proposition of selling the prop
erty of the Valley County Fair asso-
citation to Valley county was brought
up at the meeting of the newly-elect-
ed board Of directors Thursday night.
A law passed at the last session of
the legislature made some provisions
for the county owning and conduct
ing county fairs, and in order to make
the local fair more permanent and
stable institution the directors con-
sidered this the best step to take. The
provisions of the new law were not
available. but the secretary was in
structed to write to the secretary of
state for a copy and necessary data.
When this is secured, the secretary
will call on and see as many stock
holders as possible and outline the
proposition. A meeting of the stock
holders will then be held in the Com
rlercial club room on Tuesday, March
20, at 1890 p. m.
Officers for the coming year were
also elected at the meeting. Peter
A. West was reelected president;
Dan Is. McGovern, vice president; E
d. Button, treasurer and L. E. Jones
was appointed secretary. Dan Nc.
Govern was made chairman of the
committee on publicity and advertis
in, Elmer johnson, chairman Of the
committee on improvements and re-
pairs; Peter A. West, chairman o.
the committee on livestock exhibits
c. R. St. Clair, chairman of the ag
ricultural committee and E. D. But
ton will have charge of the schoo
exhibits end.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09

had been for two months during the
session Of the legislature.
While the bill introduced by Sem
ator Hurd, providing for a normal
school at Glasgow did not pass, neith-
er did the bills for like institutions
in other counties. He fought hard
for his measure, and had the sup
port of large number in the upper
house.
Senator Hurd also fought for any
measure that would benefit the peo-
pie of this district and was a strong
advocate of economy in the manage
ment of the states business. He
gained the friendship of all the SOL
at the session. He will likely re-
engage in business in Glasgow.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
LOCAL MEN TO START
HINSDALE MEAT MARKET
J. l. Lebert & Son Will Engage
in Business in Neighboring
Town.

Hinsdale will soon have a new meat
market j. |. Lebert and his son
Byron have made arrangements to in
stall modern market there, and will
open for business as soon as equip.
ment can be installed.
Mr. Lebert and his son We're form
erly engaged in business in this city
owning the City Meat Market. In
Hinsdale, they will occupy the build
ing formerly used by John Sowa as
a restaurant.
Hinsdale is indeed fortunate in Sc.
curing the new enterprise.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
REV. BAER RESIGNS.

To take effect the 1st of June, Rev.
A. U. Baer, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, has rendered his resig-
nation. Rev. Baer's decision to leave
the pulpit comes after five years.
service with the church here, which
has prospered and grown during that
time.
After June 1st he will engage in
farming, and expects to till about
1000 acres near Tampico the coming
season.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09

time wrangling over the question of
employees and minor matters, and
when it got to the more serious ques-
tions in the latter days, it did not
have time to give them the proper
consideration.
In many respects the session was
one of the most important in the his
Continued on Page A.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
GOPHERS DOOMED BY
PASSAGE OF NEW LAW

Among the laws passed at the last
session of the legislature, the one
relating to the determination of 60
piers, will be welcomed by the farm
ers of eastern Montana. The new
law will be of great benefit to this
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
WIFE BEATER GETS
SIX MONTHS TERM

Rolla Van Skiver was up before
Justice c. w. Kampfer Tuesday aft
ernoon, charged with beating his wife,
and after hearing the evidence and
viewing the results of his efforts, the
judge sentenced him to serve six
months in the county Jail.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
COST OF AUTOMOBILE
LICENSES TAKE JUMP
Price of Licenses Almost AS
Much AS Some Cars-Ten
Dollars Average Cost.

Among the bills passed by the last
new schedule of prices will be a
legislature is the new automobile IL
cense law, which is now in effect. The
shock to auto owners who wish to
comply with the law, as the licenses
have taken rise in price that beats
anything in war stocks.
Secretary of State Stewart is send
ing out circular letters explaining the
new law quoting the new prices on
motor vehicles, which follow No
charge is made for tags:
Motor vehicles (other than
trucks) exceeding 5 h. p..,...S15.00
Motor vehicles not exceeding
5O n. lO.OO
Motor vehicles not exceeding
23 h. p..-.,-.---..-.-.---....-..-.-- 800
Motor cycles, 500
Chauffeur's license, badge free 200
Trucks over 3-ton capacity,.-.-... 4O.OO
Trucks over 2 ton and not over
.....-................... $500
Trucks over / ton and not over
Trucks not over ton capacity 500
From the above it appears that the
Ford car and the Ford trucks are
about the only things in the way of
a motor car that will come under the
cost. The average cost of license
will be $40. Registrations after Aug
ust 1st will be at one-half of the
above rates with the exception of
aged plates will be replaced with new
ones of same number at cost of
81. Also if there is a change of
ownership, the transfer can be made
to the new owner for a fee of 81 if
the registrar be notified within 10
days.
The new law provides that deal
err may lump his years business in
license of $50, but if he is small
dealer, he may buy license for SIC
and when he sells the car he may
transfer it to the purchaser, upon
payment of 81.
Applications to conform with the
new law are being printed and will
be sent out within a day or two. A
registration fee must accompany all
applications and dealers must collect
registration fee ON all vehicles sold
new or old, and remit to registrar.
Dealers license for motorcycles is
$40; if two or more makes are han.
died, SIS.
License fees are to be used fol
good roads, one-half going to thu
county where the car is owned.
Temporary plates are to be fur
nished to new vehicles by dealers fre'
of charge. There is a heavy penalt!
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
attached for violation of this privi-
Officers Must Be Busy.

VIIIVVTS 0IuSC DC 10uoy.
1t is mandatory on all peace Of
ficers to arrest those operating mo-
tor vehicles without license or reg
istered number. The penalty for vio-
lation of any motor laws is mis-
demeanor and includes fines up to
S1OO.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09

AS a dove Of peace, First Chief
Carranza is a tough old hen hawk.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09
COMMISSIONERS MEET.

County Commissioners Peter A.
West, Carl J. Anderson and julius
Waber have been in the city this
week looking after their duties.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-03-09

Don't forget the big Maccabee
dance, March 81, Gibson Opera house.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
ARABIAN HORSE CLUB
OFFERS BRONZE TROPHY

Amateur riders will be in the liInelight
at the National Capital Horse Slow from
May TO 10 A special trophy has been
put up by the Arabian Horse Club OF
tor class.
This Is in recognition Of the numerous
Washingtonians who have "gone In
for horseback riding in this city since the
horse show was inaugurated- Numerous
riding schools have sprung up as the
result of the activities Of the manage
rnent Of the horse show
The trophy Is a bronze medal designed
by H. X. Bush-Brown, and the entries
are open for saddle horse of any breed
or type, mare or gelding II2 or over
kept for private use and not owned by a
dealer or q riding school" The horsc
must be ridden in the show ring by
the owner or amateur who has been
previously approved BY the horse show
committee
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
PURITAN LAWS reign
AMONG SOCIETY HERE
Ministers VIII Preach oldTime Ser
mons, Urging Return to Simplicity.


The Puritanical laws Of the eighteenth
century were last night applied to social
washington. and those who are rot ac-
quatnted with these obsolete practices may
be somewhat enlightened in this respect
in their churches today.
Economy IN entertainment. the elinlina-
ton. of frtvolity and the curtailment
OF social extravagance are the precepts
laid down for the period Of the war.
The appeal Of the women OF the White
House and the oficial family to econ
omize because the nation at war Is really
the creed OF scme denominations.
This IL especially true Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church which, in its original
declaration Of faith, banned jewelry. nm
cry In dress and extravagance IN habits.
Not a few Of Washington's pastors Will
tomorrow preach an old-time sermon on
this subject
Following the example set by women
high IN oficial society here to simplify
all social functions in the future, Mrs.
Court F. Wood. president Of the Dis
trict Federation Of Women's Clubs, an
nounced last night that she Is complet-
ing arrangements for an economy meet
ing"
This meeting" Mrs. Wood explained,
will be called in very near future and
1000 clubwomen Of Washington will be
urged TO renew their economy pledge
We have also engaged speakers Of
national reputation. who are authorities
on the various phases Of economy and
thrift to give q symposium Of addresses
IN support of the campaign for home
conservation
The women Of the District Federation
Of Women's Clubs stand for economy
along all lines / believe that one Of
the greatest methods for conserving the
food supply Is to watch carefully that
there is no waste. As Americans we
have been guilty Of great waste in cook
ing just q little more than can be eaten" !"
Anxious to aid In the conservat n of
the resources OF the country. SEQ 3 Of
women students at George Wash. ,gton
University have pledged themselN s to
economy.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
Extraordinary Sale of Domestic Rugs

weeks opportunity to buy Wons, Administer Brussels Wool
Art Rugs etc. at from 20 80 per than usual
clean-cut saving you afford pass by.
full of desirable designs and colorgs offered
each grade have immediate need for Rugs but wish
to the advantage of these unusually low prices will hold
your purchase for later delivery
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
Cretonne Couch Covers.

70 inches wide and 2A yards long, finished with hem all around
Good selection light and dark ooong from which choose Sp
cia. ST. 95 each.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
The Linen Shop

Napkins.
67x6o inches 81 value, for $3.50 each
67x87 inches value, for Observation-Disclosures. $315 each
l9xlo inches S. value, for $2l5 doz
$225 Bleached Table Damas 10 inches wde for
$1.50 yard.
$15 Imported Table Damas 70 wid s5c yard
$5o Beached Breakfast Napkins henmed ready l8x8
inches, for $1.00 Dozen
Linen Huck Towels than import
Fulf assortments-
75c Towels, assorted sizes. for SIC each
$lo Towels assorted Sizes for 75c each
Hemstitched proven
worth Specials for 123 Is, 1s, 22, rs and 39c each
100 Towels perfect loops very
sorbent Sizes and inches 5o 6oc and
grades. For 39c each.
Elite" Cotton Sheets and P1lowcases-
Torn, size 8lxoo inches $l35 Sheets for. CSC each
Torn size ooxoo inches $1.55 Sheets for. $11O
Torn, size 42x36 inches 33c Cases. Zoe each
Torn, size 4Sx36 inches 34c Cases. 21c
Sligo Hemshed Scaoped Edge Day Envelope and
Pillow Cases for 75c pair.
sikolne-coveed CotOn-ned Comforts Special $780, s175
and $500 each.
Lambs Wool Comforts beautiful coverings of sksains mul
$500 each.
yards nene Beached Crash Tong u inches wide 16c
grade, for l2c yard
Coored Wash Fabrics Authentic designs and
qualities
soc White Gabardne mercerized ........ 35c 2 ward
3oc White and Colored Voiles. Observation-Disclosures. Csc ward
3Sc White English Madras 1Sc a ward
soc Plain Colored Tco Gabadne SOC yard All the newest
shades, also white and black.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
Couch Hammock Outfit

Consisting of Khaki Hammock support and adjustable
shade Hammock has steel frame with wire spring. good
chain suspension and removable wind shield Shade green
brown stripes. Special, $1475
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
Drapery Department

Voile Marquisette and Bordeed Swiss Curtains $1.55 Pair
fortunate purchase enables offer this timely
disc when need it. Some of these curtains
inch hemshed edge others have imitation et insertion Voe
and Marqusette white
Curtains white with various coored borders ALI below
the regular market price. Make your selection early
The Washington herald., 1917-04-15
Lawn Swings.

Foupaeng Lawn SWING made from selected lumber BoIted
construction throughout Plain finish carriage and hangers and
painted frame. Special, $4.45
Plain and Fancy Square Mesh Net for dapery
wide in white and Regularly 3oc and CSC yard
22c yard
Table Lamp and Shade Complete S3.75 Each
Solid Mahogany Lamp, with silk shade choice of coongs and
nicely finished with gold trimming complete with bulb and shade
holder
Solid Mahogany Candeicks in four different styles Each has
brass drip cup Regularly $l.oo each Csc.
Silk Candle Shades in gold green blue pink
plain oor with gold trimmings others fancy color comb
Regularly $l.5o $75 and $500 each Special $1.0o.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-05-04
WORMS HANDICAP YOUR CHILD

Worms drain the strength and
vitality of children. making them
dull aid listless. Their power to
resist more serious diseases is re-
duced and energy and interest IN
play is lacking. kickapoo Worm
Killer is mildly laxative remedy
in candy tablet form that children
like to take. 1t kills and removes
removes the worms aad lets yonr
child grow strong and healthy like
other children. Don't let your
child be dragged down by worms;
full directions on the box. At all
druggists 25c
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-05-04

1t seems strange that the oppon
ents of ''selective conscription''
never found the jury system un-
Just. un American and disgraceful.
Jurors are drafted. Aberdeen
American.
And We pay taxes against our
protest. while the rain falls on the
Just and the unjust"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-05-04

Mr.. Wisemerchant was called as
the next witness and was examined
as follows;
Q. What is the essential attri-
butte of the salesman2
A. The ability to sell goods.
q. And the best salesman you
know is
A. The newspaper.
Q. When salesman produces a
great many orders do you think it
good policy to discharge him until
the orders are filled and then hire
him for further work
A. | do not. He'd get out Of
touch with his customers.
Q. Why then do you stop adj
vertising in newspapers when a
short campaign brings in rush of
business
a. / don't.
Q. What did you say your name
is!
4. Wisemerchant.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-05-04
X. &. RUMORS---
AND wv ATCiI
OUR SAOKE'

OU IL ENION Il.
There seems to he rumors i'm the
air that theC&NW Ry Co. will make
Lebanon a freight division point.
We have a good location and plen-
ty of good water. -Iebanon) Blue
Blanket Leader.
The Press wouldn't begrudge
Lebanon such good luck: but it
is not probable that they will be so
lucky until the company extends
it's track to Forest City and Le-
yond. We had the latter ''rumor'
here two years ago, but something
seems to have went wrong with it
Perhaps it was the prospective To-
cation of the government nitrate
plant at Little Bend.
Okobojo Times 1t begins to
look as tho Little Bend is being fa-
vorably considerd as the location
of the federal nitrate plant. 1t is
to the interest of our people to
boost for this enterprise and use all
honorable means to secure the To-
cation at said place.
Scranton, N. D., April 27-The
johnson Fuel Company's briquet-
ing plant made its first trial run
yesterday with an output of 100
Ignite coal briquettes a minute
without the use of binder during
the entire run. The plant has a
capacity of 70 tons of briquets a
day. With II more units to be
installed, the plant will have thir-
teen units which will be worked
thruout the entire year. Accord
ing to announcements made today,
the company has secured 16, 900. 900
tons of Ignite coal here. AS soon
as the plant is running "a hours
day, it is believed the output will
revolutionize the fuel business in
the middle west.
The Capital journal of Pierre
has received one Of this
first run of briqucttes by
mail today. 1t is fine looking
piece of fuel and it would seem to
us that there are great possibilities
of reducing our fuel expense in
Pierre. Ii this fuel can be secured
and shipped down the river by
barge, thousand tons of it brot
down by barge would be a good
test of its efficiency. We certainly
hope that the johnson Company
will make success of this PROPOSE
tion and help break the monopoly
and holdup that the fuel combine
now levies on South Dakota.