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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17
NEW Works POLICE FORCE.
Severe Tests to Which Applicants for Po-
sitions Are Subjected.


From Harper's Weekly.
The effort of the police commission
ers of New York, under the reform
regime to make the police force of the
city better than ii was in the days of
its woeful degeneracy under Tammany
rule has not been confined to the in
fusion of a spirit of common decenoy
and common honesty among The rank
and file. The commissioners are get
ting better men physically for new po-
licemen than ever before. The stand
ard for the physical examination has
been raised from 5 per cent. to 10 per
cent. in some of the more important
tests since Mr.. Roosevelt and his col
leagues took hold of the department.
Every applicant for appointment to
the police force of New York city has
70 undergo three distinct examina-
tons The first Is a medical the sec
examination. They are all conducted
under civil service rules. and all are
rigid. Probably the physical examina-
ton Is the one most dreaded. This ex-
animation is conducted by DIR. A. H.
Brown In a little gymnasium on the
top floor of the criminal court build
ing. II is designed to test the strength
and muscular development of the APP
plicant. The development is noted BY
a series of measurements of chest,
waist. abdomen, arms and legs. The
data as to strength is secured by ac-
tual tests. Gauges have been adjusted
to certain marks-fixed after much
study and experience-are reached "A
percentage of 100 Is recorded.
A man. for example. who can make
the dial on the machine for testing the
capacity of the lungs reach the figures
800 he gets 100 In that test. On the dial
for testing the strength of the lungs
he must have a reco-d Of %. Probably
the test for the arms is the most ex-
haustive. To get 100 the applicant
must hang from a ladder and pull his
chin up to his hands 10 times. He
must then lower and raise himself II
times on parallel bars. Few ever ac-
complish this. Tests are made of the
strength of back. arms and legs. the
muscles in the chest and abdomen
| The grip of a candidate is shown IN
what is called the traction pull" and
is also most difficult. A final test Of
agility is made by jumping. All meas
urements are taken when the men ar,
stripped. No man can be appointed q
! policeman who does not receive a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17
FELINE MODELS FOR ARTISTS
How Cats Are Caught and Made to Pose
for Printers.

From the Brooklyn Times.
The celebrated artist, Henrietta
Ronner of Paris, who is the foremost
animal painter in the feline depart
ment at present, has been the subject
of much journalistic attention concern
ing her methods of work among the
lowly or the aristocratic, for she paints
cats of high and low degree. Brooklyn
has a kitten painter also. He did not
begin life as one, figures and fruit
having always stood for August LauN
i'm art. A patron wanted him to paint
a cat group once, and the artist sue
ceeded so well with the order that he
took felines on his list, and his name
has become largely associated with
them of late. Mr.. Laux was found in
his pleasant studio on Carroll street,
and responded to the request to give
some information as to his methods of
work as follows: II use a large cage
TO put my little model in when / am
ready 20 paint them. If / want a lively,
bright subject / place a work basket
in their bastile. That brings out all
the mischief there Is in them. They
tangle the thread, roll the spools about
and assume the very saucieSt, most
comicai expressions and poses. When
they are tired of playing they go to
sleep, and then again out comes my
| notebook and jot down some very
pretty attitudes Do you want a quiet,
I pleasant little picture? Then place a
! saucer OF milk in the cage, and the
I little animals will come around il. and
/ all you have to do is just to paint
/ them. The picture is almost sure to be
! satisfactory IL well handled"
! OF course, Mr.. Laux did not attain
! his present felicity of delineating the
! cat all at once. To paint Miss Tabby
is zone of those things which break
your heart" as TAFT, the famous ami
NAL painter once said. Kittens are
I mercurial 1t requires long practice
and much concentration of mind to be
able TO make a perfect sketch OF
grimalkin. for often II must be done
at lightning speed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17
An Accommodating Justice.

A Philadelphia magistrate. who re-
Gently dlstsnguieIhed himself by holding
cyuri. In IRE sIeet ID near a case con-
cerIgsng tro .u.Sl who were brought 10
mis-. house while he was at dinner. broke
his record last Sunday by leaving his
teva|bSEs n church TO hear a case ont
IN De street and then going back TO
resume MS interrupted prayers. Two
men were ARRESTED in the Sixteenth pre-
canrt on Saturday night for a slight
BREACH Of the peace. Next morning
they were wiling TO pay their fines and
wanted to be released at once They
were taksn in the patrol wagon TO the
MAGISTRATES house. where Il was learn
cd that he was al church. The wagon
was driven 10 The church and the judge
was qu.e.ly called out. He heard the
case, tnf,soued the fines. which the pris-
orsars paid. then discharged the men
al1d went back TO his pew.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

least go per cent. in strength In the
development test muscular conditon Is
the most important factor. In the
strength test, agility. arm ana leg
power and open lung capacity count as
most important. Between and 10 pc,
cent. OF those who pass the medical
and mental examinations fail in the
gymnasium test.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17
The CARLETONS.

Another Full House This and Saturday
Evenings Programme.
Another full house greeted the Car
leton's at the opera house last night.
This evening the last performance of
THE Lily of Killarney" will be given,
preceded by the Charity Girls" At
the Saturday matinee and Saturday
night, Balfe's melodious opera, "Bo-
hemian Girl" will be given, with the
Charity Girls and on Saturday night.
by special request of a great number OF
music lovers of the city, the grand
seXtet from Lucia will be sung. II
will be delightful addition to their
farewell programme.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17
DROWNFIELD-CANTY
CARPET COMPANY.

We start the new year offering bargains
worth talking about. Here's the proof
the PRICES:
Fifteen pieces best An-woois. 67lzc per
yard.
yard.
Three-ply Carpets, all-wool. for l5c per
yard.
yard.
Twenty-Five Pieces Brussels carpet DOC
thirty Pieces Brussels Carpet. Sc per
yard
Iong-HALF PRICE.
Remnants Brussels Carpets. 10 to 20
va rds iong-HALF PRICE.
one thousand yards Linoleum for soc
| per yard.
twenty-five Pieces Linoleum for CSC per
| yard.
yard.
twenty-five Pairs Chenille Curtains re-
duced from 81 TO 81 per pair
FIFTY Pairs Chenille Curtains reduced
from Sc to So per pair
| TWO Hundred Pairs Lace Curtains re-
! Auced from $50 10 6sc per pair.
one Hundred and Fifty Pairs Lace Cur
| tains reduced from s. TO soc per pair.
4 Ninety-five S-4 Table Covers reduced
from 50. rs TO s..
Fifty Pairs Tapestry Curtains reduced
from IS 10 So per pair.
| Comforts for soc. worth 81 per pair.
| Blankets for SOC. worth 81 per pair.
| one Hundred Pairs Heavy Gray Blan-
! kets. extra size. worth $40. for s. per
| pair.
pillows. Comforts. Blankets and Mat
| tresses al a discount OF 10 10 - per cent
Trunks. Valises and Bags at = per cent
discount.
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Ouicker Time.

The Union Pacific and Southern Pa
qidc having shortened the time betweel
Butte ard san Francisco from TIVE
days and three nights TO two days an'
two nights. makes this popular rout'
ing change in time also applies Z
points I'm Southern California.
Excursion tickets are on sale daily.
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HOuSekeepers!
Attention.

We do not quote you prices on inferior
goods. but on standard goods that We can
guarantee.
Read the following list carefully and
compare with what you are paying for
the Same coods elsewhere.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

Pat Mullins Go, eco VI In 81
Whitest -four. very best. S1.25 a sack
Gait Edge butter. no equal. - cents
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17
Notice.

The German American Turn Verein
is going TO give their masquerade ball
on Feb. Is 1896. in Caplice hall All
members and fzendsf OF the club are
invited to attend. The Committee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

For all kinds of electric supplies,
lamp fixtures. etc, go TO Western Elec-
trio company. 81 East Granite. Tel 30.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

Mrs. A. Hollister. Artist. Lesson
given in embroidery and painting a
your home. Terms, soc per hour. Room
IL, SO North Main street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

Child's rubbers, Sc. at the fire sale
ia n. Main street. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17
DIV Cleanin-

Clothing dry cleaned never loses its
shape. Nash & Co. do IL in the right
style. All spots removed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

Ruching, &c. yard. at the fire sale
ia N. Main street, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

Child's i5c- shoes. 15c. at the fire sale.
ia n. Main street. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-17

New Designs in Wall Paper q
Schatzlein's. IA w. Broadway.
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Butte Department.

The Principal Branch once OF the
Standard is at No. q East Broadway.
Butte Telephone No. AZ. Advertising
rates furnished on application.
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Corsets, s5c., ia N. Main street,
Butte.
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In the Basement to-day

women's Wrappers To-day-Choice OF
100 worth s1.15 to s2.25 for $50
To-DAY-l5O Pairs Gray Blankets. the
65c quality, 80 cents pair.
other Blankets at 65c. 75c. s5c. 81 pair.
Comforts at 75c. S5c, ST.
To-DAY-women's Coats and Furs al
most half price.
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McDERMOTT HOTEL,

Under new mana cement strictly 1rss CASA
Renovated and rented throughout. steam
heat and electric light In all rooms Large
sample room for commercial men. Rates slo
and upward. McDERNOIf hOIEL W
b. r.. LOCKE. Manager
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BUTTE WEATHER.

BUTTE WEATHER.
heperted' for the Standard BY 6snogr .
Co., Druggists.
Jan. Is. Thermometers. Baromseer wind;
uss.m. 2 deg above. :s.e4 inches n
trm. % deg. above. 2a1o ncnes.
Highest lemp erature yesterday 20; Lowest,
TO-DAY,S WEATHER.
The Indications for Montana to-day are;
Fair; warmer: southwest winds.
The herald., 1896-06-14
ON THE CELLAR DOOR

We fellows held meeting, and Tommy
Med Parks was in the chair, on Charleys
cellar door.
We'd voted for a lot Of things and ruled
some others in,
When Tommy's mother. sent for him,
which made no end OF din.
Twas in the middle of his speech, but
Tommy had to so,
For if your mother sends for you, you
haven't half a show.
The thing that we complained of was that
neither just nor kind
Is the way a fellows mother veers, and
2 dares to 'change her mind"
Old Tommy said his mother said that he
might spend the day
A-playing by that cellar door; then would
not let him stay.
But thought of errands he must run, and
broke our meeting square
In two just at the height of fun, and tell
you 'twasn't fair.
Grown people have such funny ways. II
we should change our mind
When we had made a promise, why, they
wouldn't be so blind;
They'd call it fibbing. If you please, or
something worse than that
A small black word of letters three; I've
heard them plain and pat.
But we left our ruined meeting and went
And u kieIsd RisIIsnf It We'll VEIL with might and main,
there by Toms mothers wall;
For we couldn't bear to stand around the
dreary cellar door
When Tommys mother changed her mind
just when he had the floor.
Margaret Sangster in Harper's Round
Table.
The herald., 1896-06-14
Bank Presidents

The average salary of New York
bank president is between 100000 and
$4,000, says the Press Presidents of
corporations and financial institutions
generally are paid similar salaries. The
general opinion is that they earn their
money. The intestSts of these vast COM
panies are all under the minute observa-
tion of the commanding officer These
interests extend all over the globe, and
require the greatest judgment and the
most skillful kpowledge of affairs. Many
OF these officers, by their keen knowl
edge of affairs of state and nations, save
their companies annually ten times the
salary they receive. They are provided
against almost every system of black
mall, by reason of their vast experience
in the conduct Of their companies, and
earn their salaries many times over.
In the wholesale dry goods district
the big men receive on an average $4,000
to $4,000 year. There are several ex-
ceptions where buyers and others run
their incomes up from 100000 to SIC, 900
year. This is in the dry goods jobbing
branch, because in the dry goods COM
mission branch the average salary of an
employee is from $2500 to $4,000 year.
There are exceptional people who receive
$500. All of THESE people earn their
money, too. The vast experience neces-
sary to buy goods successfully and to
keep in touch with the vast competition
of the present day is certainly worth
liberal income. Then the selling of
goods requires extended acquaintance
much personal outlay and the tempera-
ment of a diplomat
The herald., 1896-06-14
Maccabee Encampment

There was a brilliant gathering of
Lady Maccabees, Los Angeles hive, No.
!, l.. o. Il. M, at the residence of Mrs. L.
X. Neidig, supreme lieutenant COM
mander, Thursday evening, to celebrate
the fifteenth anniversary of the order.
The occasion was generally celebrated
all over the United States. The pro-
gram for the evening was very elabor-
ate. Besides music and recitations there
was a cake walk that was one of the fea-
lures of the entertainment. A large cam
opy was extended over the grounds and
around this lanterns were swung, maxi
ing the place exceedingly bright and at
tructive. Booths were arranged under
the canvas where the guests were served
to tamales, coffee, etc, each booth being
presided over by a gracious hostess with
a bevy Of charming girls. There were
several hundred guests present and each
received a cordial welcome from the fol-
lowing reception committee: Mines. An
thony D. Thompson. S. F. Stein. S. F.
Brandon, r. F. Joseph, Keller, Krause,
Theobald, Turner, Wisner.
The herald., 1896-06-14
Art School Reception

There was delightful reception given
Friday evening at the School of Art and
Design to the faculty, trustees and
interested friends.l The evening was in
celebration of the anniversary of the
ninth year of the institution. A social
and musical time was enjoyed. Miss
Martin sang charmingly Sing, Smile,
Sweet Slumber, with violin obligato.
Mr.. Charles Valentine quite eXcelled
himself in his violin solos and was so
heartily encored that nothing less than
two more selections would satisfy the
audience; the first selection was Caprice,
by Musin. Evening Star, by Wagner,
was delightfully."- rendered by Miss Din
by. There We're brief remarks by Mr..
Fletcher, who reviewed the progress
and work of scholars and especially the
high standard that had been attained
In the past years. He congratulated
the director, Mrs. Macleod, on her sue
cessful management and was most
complimentary to the faculty in gener-
al. Mrs. Macleod on the general out
look of the school and the valuable work
of Mr.. Fletcher and others who have
given their services gratutiously. Light
refreshments were served, which
brought to a CLOSE a very delightful
affair. Among those present were DR..
S. w. Weller, president of the trustees;
Rev. j. c. Fletcher, vice president Prof
hOcH, examiner; H. L. HaZaru, JuuBe,
and Mrs. Il. A. Croft, Prof. A. G. Cook,
q. E. Gardner, Macleod DIRECTOR l.. M.
Wing. John Elliott, DR.. A. Davidson,
Malcolm Macleod, secretary; Mrs VAL
entine, Mr.. Charles Valentine, Mr.. l.. J.
B. Burgeois, Malcolm e. L. Sargent, DIR.
and Mrs. Salathe, Prof. and Mrs. Carron,
B. G. Brown, Miss Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs, A. w. Ransom, Ed. Hadley, Judge
and Mrs. McComas, 7. S. Van Dyke,
Judge and Mrs. Martin, Mr.. Watts, e.
H. Bell.
The herald., 1896-06-14
This Hotbed ef HllarIty

''You look melancholy" said the bust
ling man.
Yes" replied his friend with the visit
full look. I'm thinking sad thoughts"
what about?"
about the things that might have
been.''
II don's see anything sad about that.
Our ancestors might have been subju-
gated by the American Indians, and
where would we be then? Whenever
I think of the narrow escape we had from
wearing feathers and living on govern
ment rations have to stop right in the
middle of my work and say, 'Ha, hal
We might have been run over by cable
cars or arrested because our bicycle
lamps weren't lit. or deluded into buy
ing gold bricks if luck hadn't been on our
side. And you sit there endeavoring
to be sad! Why, you're trying to
raise Canada thistles in gold mine.
You're doing your best to get the weeds
of discomfort out of a subject that ism t
anything but great big hotbed of hi
larity."- Evening Star
The herald., 1896-06-14
Splnater Whist Club

A delightful entertainment was ten
dered to their numerous friends by the
Spinsters Whist club last Friday even
ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
Thorpe. The decorations for the occa-
sion were elaborate. Progressive whist
was the feature Of the evening. The
dainty tally cards, decorated by Miss
Crippen, one Of the members Of the club,
were indeed works of art, and called
forth the admiration of all present. The
ladies' first prize, silver manicure scis-
sors, was won by Miss Lizzie Pepper
The gentleman's first prize, silver match
safe, by w. l.. Truitt. Consolation
prizes fell to Miss Jeanette Armstrong
and j. A. McGarry. After awarding the
prizes refreshments We're served
Miss Ellis, accompanied by Miss Long
ley, rendered the beautiful sole, Celeste
in manner that won a hearty encore
Mr.. Ferguson, assisted by the accompa-
niment of Mr.. Coulton, also favored
those present with brief solo. After an
excellent recitation by Mr. Dunnigan
the large parlors and dining hall were
cleared for dancing.
Among those present were Misses
Armstrong, Jeanette Armstrong, Grip
pen, Ellis, Ferris, Fitzwilliam, Huber,
Gertie Huber, Longley, Pepper, Lizzie
Pepper, Perry. Thorpe, Virgie Thorpe,
Wallace, Agnes Wallace. Messrs. Don
Carlton, Ad. Day, e. DeGarmo, w. DON
nell II. l.. Dunnigan, c. Ferguson, l.. r.
Garrett, d. F. McGarry, j. A. McGarry.
III. G. ThaXter, B. F. Thorpe. w. L.
Truitt. M. j. McGarry, Drs. C. Murphy
=. f. Pepper, w. H. Roberts, Smith, L.
S. Thorpe.
The herald., 1896-06-14
Outing for the Orphans

Last Thursday witnessed the most de-
l1ghtful garden party of the season. 1t
was held on the beautiful and spacious
grounds of Mr.. and Mrs. V. Ponet, cor
ner of Alvarado and Pico streets. AL
though the day was warm one 1t was
fully enjoyed by the orphans and their
kind sisters, for nothing was left undone
that might contribute to the success of
the party. Long before the rays of the
sun had time to assert themselves, the
orphans We're seen making their way to
the picnic grounds. Through the cour-
tesy of the Los Angeles Railway COM
pany the journey from the Orphans
home was a veritable triumph, the cars
having been beautifully decorated for
the occasion. Finally the goal of the
days fun was reached and the little
children were seen running here and
there beneath the shady orange trees,
plucking the delicious fruit, enjoying the
games provided and making time pass
most pleasantly. But the hour of lunch
soon arrived and then a sumptuous feast
was laid before them to which ample
justice was done. Towards evening,
when the balmy ocean breezes refreshed
the feelings of all, ice cream and cakes
were served in generous quantities. 1t
was indeed a pleasing sight to see the
contentment reflected upon their inno-
cent faces, as one by one they partOok OF
the treat. Before departing concert
was given by the elder girls, in which the
voices of four hundred orphans mingled
with gladdening and pleasing notes. AS
the signal of the cars was heard in the
distance the journey home was begun,
each child holding within its hand the
box Of bonbons given her. Thus the day
was brought to close, day that Will
forever remain green in the memory of
the good sisters and their little charges.
The herald., 1896-06-14
Stephen Crane Afternoon

Mrs. ]. Torrey Connor entertained
about forty guests, including the Wom-
ans Press club, at a reception on Fri
day afternoon, from to o'clock, at
her pleasant new home, 533 Fremont
avenue. The program for the last meet
ing or the Press club was to have been
a stephen Crane afternoon, which, by
request. was deferred until Friday.
Miss Ella Giles read a sketch of the
young author who has flashed meteor
IKE into public favor since the publi-
cation of his second book, The Red
Badge of Courage. Mrs. Bowman
read brief selection from this, followed
by Mrs Clara S. Brown who read a
short story by the same author. recently
published in Leslie's Illustrated Weekly.
entitled A Gray Sleeve. Miss Delphine
TODD sang a ballad very beautifully.
and Mrs. Connor's little daughter June
and Reta Hecht favored the company
with several duets.
Fruit punch and cakes were served
from the table in the pretty little dining
room, decorated in green and white.
Inc Following guests were present:
Mmes: McComas, McMullin, Whelpley.
mary =. bowman, Spring, Lynch, Dunn.
Nore, l.. Williams, j. Kempton. M A.
Wright, Ellis. French, Gridley. 70. Tor
rey, Chase, Williamson, Hart. Clara s
Brown, Della Barker, l.. L. Hawson
Misses Whelpley, Ella Giles. Todd
Crow, Williamson.
The herald., 1896-06-14
Welcome Home

A charming reception was given Fri
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien
Shaw at their home on Maple avenue.
as welcome to their son who has been
studying law in San Francisco. The
rooms were decorated with a variety
of flowers. Yellow and green were used
effectively in the drawing room and as
striking setting for the delicate tints
were scarlet flowers in the adjoining
room, the mantel was a solid mass of
red relieved by green, the dining room
was bright with pink carnations and in
the hall dark red carnations and ivy
We're used. The evening was spent in
conversation. 1t was delightfully."- in
formal and much enjoyed by the fol-
lowing guests: Mines. S. A. Thompson,
K. G. Van Cleve. Alvin Fields, Lucien
Shaw; Misses Stuart. Platt, Mary Ar
mold, Bertha Green, Carrie Cook, Whit
lock, Hutton, Robinson, NJ Martin, Ma
bel Martin. Boynton, Minerva Cook.
Frances Whitlock; Messrs. r. G. Van
Cleve, e. B. Stuart, T. w. Robinson.
II. L: Martin, T. c. Myers, A. p. Thom-
son. r. G. Curran, Alvin Fields, j.
Dougherty. Lucien Shaw, D. c. Porter
A: Q. Martin, f. c. Wright, w. c. Twiss.
Philo Jones, D. L. Arnold, Hartley Shaw.
The herald., 1896-06-14

and I. Richter, the Misses d. and NJ.
Clynch, Siebert, N. Geyhardt. Connell,
Rowe, CUTLER, Basserman, G. Bean.
Rapp, Aberle, M. Webb Henry, Fair
child, ]. Beatty, Millard, Comboy, Mas
kell, Mcclure; Messrs. William Brand,
Kokle, N. j. Lindenfeld, G. O'Shea.
Burt Clifford. Borgmeyer. Charles En-
glebracht, Gibson, Siebert, Connell, NJ.
Geyhardt. w. Geyhardt, o. Dunn, j..
Korble, II. Despars, Refs, Rapp, Com
boy, McGrath, j. Colgan, j. Ward, j.
Bissonett C. p. Clifford, Charles Clynch,
A. Goodwin