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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
PHONE FACILITIES INCREASED.
la Crosse Is Connected With Iowa
and Minnesota Systems.

The Bell Telephone company of La
Crosse has completed plans whereby
La Crosse will be given the benefit of
additional service with surrounding
towns. A contract has been made
with the Standard company of Mime
sofa, which operates line running
through Southern Minnesota and
Iowa and with the Coon Valley Farm
ers' Telephone company, which
reaches through the tobacco belt of
Wisconsin and which will have 800
telephones on its lines.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
TRESPASS is CHARGED.
Three Men Are Bound Over for Trial
in the Federal Court.

Bemidji, Mimi, April 22.-Before H.
A. Simons, United States commission
err, John r. Stewart and L. Nap La
Fointe waived examination on the
charge of trespassing on government
timber land and were bound over to
await the action of the federal court
at the spring term, to be held in Fer
gus Falls in May. Both men were re-
leased on their own recognizance.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
STORY PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
BeIlevilIe Bank Cashier Is Arraigned
at Madison.

Madison, Wis, April p. = Cashier
Edwin Story of the Citizens Bank of
Belleville was brought into court yes
terday charged with the embezzle-
ment of s23,355.O5. The complaint
was made by Bank Commissioner M.
c. Berg. He pleaded not guilty and
bail was fixed at $4,000. The pre-
liminary hearing will be held Wednes-
aav Anri1 %
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Find Two More Bodies in Ruins.

Boston, Mass, April 10. Three
more corpses were recovered late yes
terday from the ruins of Sundays fire
in Chelsea, making the total number
now recovered nine. In addition two
persons have died this week. of causes
incident to the fire.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
pr.;r;a Fire Causes Much Loss.

Yankton, S. D., April 21.-Trouble
some prairie fires around Violin have
done much damage. Twenty-Five men,,
in a hastily gathered fire brigade,
saved the home of Ed Lien, close to
the town. Many stacks of hay were
DESTROYED in that section.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
BOY SAVES MOTHERS LIFE.
Kenosha Lad Shows Presence OF
Mind, but May Die.


Kenosha, Wis, April Fl. = One OF
the greatest acts of heroism ever
known in Kenosha was displayed here
yesterday when the five-year-old son
of CHINA Shafer, barber, saved his
mother from being burned to death at
greatest risk of his life. The mother,
while at work cleaning a bed with
gasoline, stepped on match, the gas
oline exploded and the clothes of the
woman took fire Immediately. me
little boy, upon hearing the screams
of his mother, rushed into the room
and started at once pulling the burn
ing clothes from his mother. He was
terribly burned and may die.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Child Choked TO Death.

Norway, Mich, April 1S.-Eleanol
Gustrom, aged three years, was
choked to death last night by drink.
ing water out of the water works fau'
Get. Her mouth was drawn on the
faucet so tight that the doctor had to
be called to release her.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
NEW PLAYHOUSE is OPENED.
Milwaukee Has Most Complete and
IIp-to-date Theater in Country

Up-to-date Theater in Country.
Milwaukee, April 22.-Milwaukee's
magnificent new theater, the Majestic,
just completed and which is declared
the most complete, up-to-date and
handsomest theater in the United
States. was formally dedicated last
night as a vaudeville house, Mayor
elect David S. Rose delivering the
@edicatory address. The house seats
1900 people. The theater is housed
in q fourteen-story building erected
by the Uihlein Bros. at a cost of ST.
100000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
SUE FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.

Farmers Near Akron, Iowa, Bring Ac.
ton Against Milling Company.
Akron Iowa, April 19.-Ten farmers
who live along the Sioux river have
opaned suit for $4,000 against the
Akron Milling company for damages
alleged to have been sustained by the
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Fire in Licht Plant.

Hudson, Wis, April 21.-Fire of un-
known origin destroyed the interior of
the subelectric light station. 1t is
thought the fire was of incendiary orr
gin. The loss will be several thousand
dollars; partly insured
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Forest Fire Near Cass Lake

Cass Lake, Mimi, April ia for
est fire in the vicinity of this place
burned numerous piles of cordwood.
Citizens fought the fire several hours
or the damage would have been great.
The origin of the fire is not known.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Tot Run Down by Engine.

Lead, S. D., April 18-While sitting
on the railroad track the two-year-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs Albert Mochon
was struck by switch engine and so
badly hurt he may die.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Ore in Wilkin County

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, April 1S.-Citi-
zens of Wilkin county have organized
stock company, known as the Long
year Mining company and will begin
prospecting for iron ore
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
FIRE SWEEPS OVER FARMS.
Houses, Barns and Granaries Destroy

ed.
GAINESVILLE, Mimi, April p. - The
disastrous prairie fire that swept over
the townships of Skree, Elkton and
Parke Saturday did more damage
than was at first reported. The house,
eranary and barn belonging to Mrs.
Personne of Skree were burned to the
ground. There is no insurance.
Another farm dwelling was burned,
but no one lived in it. Several farm
buildings were saved only through
the heroic efforts of the farmers, who
ran their horses ahead of the flames
and plowed the ground.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
STEPHENSON SPENT LOO.
Senator Files Statement of His Cam
paign Expenses.

palgn EXPENSES.
Senator Isaac Stephenson, who was
elected as one of the delegates from
the state at large to the Republican
convention, has filed a statement de-
claring he spent $1,100 for campaign
expenses. He paid $1,000 Of the mon
ey to Herman L. Ekern, secretary of
the La Toilette presidential commit
tee, Dec. 20, 1907, and 500 to a city
committee, the city being not desig-
mated, on April 6, 1908.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
MOOSE, GUN AND POISON.
Winona Tailor Kills Himself-Makes
Sure Job

Winona, Mimi, April Fl. - Jules
Drube, a retired tailor, shot himself
in the head, with a shotgun, presuma-
bly, Friday night. The remains were
found yesterday morning.
A moose of rope was found around
his neck, showing that he had at
tempted to end his life by hanging. A
bottle of chlorform was also found in
the room. He was seVenty-seven
years of age.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Falls Into River: browns.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, April 18.-Antor
Welets, aged sixty years, tailor, fell
from his shop window yesterday il
Rock river and drowned before aid
could reach him.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Wife-heater Is Whipped.

Denton Md, April 21.-For the first
time in the history of Caroline county
a man was on Saturday whipped
nv the sheriff, pursuant to court
sentence for wife beating.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
GIRL DRIVERS ARRESTED.
Overwork a Livery Horse SO That 1t
Dies and Are Held.

Two girls who reside about eight
miles south of Eleva, but who have
been stopping in Eau Claire for some
time, nearly killed a horse belonging
to livery firm by fast driving and
were placed under arrest Monday
near the Fitzpatrick farm, south Of
Eau Claire When the girls were
found they were leading the exhaust
ed horse along the road in vain en-
deayor to reach Eau Claire.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
"Market Day" Movement AZ Atwater

market Day" Movement at AtWater
Atwater, Mimi, April 19.-Atwater
will have several market days" this
season and the Commercial club will
take an active part in making them a
success. The first one is to be held
MAY
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
AUTO ROAD TO RESORT.
Grand Forks and Crookston Are

Grand Forks and Crookston Are
Working Together.
Crookston, Mimi, April 21.-Grand
Forks interests will be called on Mon
day to accompany the Crookston com
mittee to ride over the road between
this city and Maple Lake to determine
the improvements necessary to make
it a graded road for automobile traf-
fic between this city, Grand Forks and
the northern valley pleasure resort.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
Society Buds.

"Well, tho spring buds are out"
yves. And did you ever see such
hats in all your life?"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
cATTLEMAN NOT GUILTY.
Montana Banker Acquitted in Trial

Montana Banker Acquitted in Trial
for Fencing Government Land.
Helena, Mont, April 21.-The jury
in the John T. Murphy case brought
in a verdict of not guilty Murphy, a
Helena banker, and one of the larg-
est stockmen in the Northwest, was
indicted On the charge of fencing So
coo acres of government land. His
trial was bitterly contested for two
weeks
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23
TO NAME MASTER
IN RATE CASES
Will Take Testimony as to the
Reasonableness of Railroad
Rate Laws.
MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS
Great Mass of Testimony Necessary to
Fair Determination of Case
on Its Merits.

st. Paul, April 22.-An application
was made to Judge Sanborn of the
United States circuit court in cham
bers yesterday to appoint a master in
chancery to take testimony as to the
reasonableness of the railroad rate
laws passed at the last session of the
Legislature, the enforcement of which
was enjoined by Judge Lochren, pend
ing a decision Of the cases on their
merits. The state was represented by
Attorney General Young and T. D.
OBrien, while Jared How and Stiles
w. Burr appeared for the railroads.
Judge Charles E. Otis of St. Paul
and George P. Flannery of Minneap-
oils, either of whom will be satisfac-
tory to both sides, were suggested
for the appointment. Judge Sanborn
took the application under advise
ment.
May Take Several Months.
The lawyers are of the opinion that
it will take several months to take
the testimony necessary to a fair de-
termination of the case on it's merits.
1t took over three weeks to present
and analyze the affidavits on the pre-
liminary motion for an Injunction
The order appointing master will
also prescribe the nature and extent
Of the masters duties. Besides report
ing the testimony to the court it is
POSSIBLE that the master will be di-
rected to make special findings in re
gard to certain minor questions. Mr..
OBrien also urged the necessity of
segregating certain specific issues and
directing the master to report sepa-
rately thereon in order to avoid con.
fusion.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23

Archie Plante a Chippewa Falls sa-
loonkeeper who has been suspected of
being guilty of selling liquor to minors
for Some time past, was caught in the
folds of the law, and pleaded guilty
before Judge Jenkins. He was fined
$50, the limit.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23

Ira 3. Smith, formerly member OF
a prominent wholesale grocery firm of
Milwaukee, was sentenced to two years
n the Milwaukee house of correction
py Judge Ludwig for obtaining money
under false pretenses. Mr.. Smith en-
tered a plea of nolle contedre, and
threw himself upon the mercy OF the
court.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23

Gus Johnson, eighteen years old, of
Chicago, robbed the dressing rooms
of Blanche WGlsh's company, playing
at GAINESVILLE, taking $1,000 worth of
money and jewery. Within twenty
minutes Johnson was arrested in a.
saloon. and all the property recovered.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23

Karl Sorenson, who was undergoing
an operation when the Northwestern
hospital caught fire at Chippewa Falls,
died the following night Although
great care was taken in carrying him
from the burning building, the shock
was too great for him. His home was
at Withea.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23

After being in session two years,
with an attendance of only one pupil,
the smallest school in the world. To-
Gated in Sampson, closed. The one pu-
pill will be sent to New Auburn
school and his tuition PAID by the
school board.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Joseph Hanback, was accident
ally drowned in Willow river near her
home southeast of New Richmond.
She was one of the first settlers, and
was about eighty years old. She leaves
a husband and two grown sons.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31
COUNCIL
MEETING
CONSIDERABLE BUSINESS OF
IMPORTANCE TRANSACTED
LICENSES GRANTED.

AT council meeting last night
several matters of Importance we're
transacted. Retail liquor licenses
were granted to j. Baker, /. l.. Co
hen and wholesale licenses to w
F. Stinson, agent of the Jung Brew
ing Company, and w. H. Otey,
agent of the l.. Hoster Associated
Columbus Breweries Company
Licenses were granted to all drug
stores, liveries, pool rooms, bowling
alleys and restaurants now doing
business, but the application of the
Elks Dining Parlors, ]. II. Muscle
white, proprietor, for restaurant Ii
cense was refused, and the applica-
ton Of James Karayanis tabled. An.
application for a license to run a
merry-go-round was also tabled.
Several hotel licenses were granted.
The application of Alexander
Black to repair his old building on
Pulaski street was rejected. A
number of building permits were
granted. B. NJ. Cohen will erect an
5000 home and make alterations to
the Altamont Hotel at a cost Of
$4,000. c. OLeary e Son Will
erect two dwellings at cost Of
$4,000 each; G.. VI. McCulloch will
erect an $4,000 residence, and f..
II Whitlow will erect a brick store
building on Pulaski street at a cost
Of $1,000. G. r. Stafford will erect
a cottage at cost Of $1,000.
The city attorney was directed to
collect air paving assessments.
Boys under 21 are prohibited
from visiting pool rooms.
Fire limits are extended.
Paving will begin on Grant and
Henry streets and later I'm South
Bland street.
The report Of the fire committee
was accepted
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31
keller HUNT TAKES
IODINE FOR LAUDANUM.

Keller Hunt. who re sides on the
north side, made a serious mistake
yesterday afternoon about so
O'Clock by taking a dose of iodine
thinking it was laudanum. The
mistake was discovered at once and
a physician, who was summoned.
administered an antidote. Mr.. Huns
has been suffering with rheumatism
and was going to take a dose of
laudanum to ease his pain when he
unfortunately got the wrong bottle.
Thong very i'll LIST night his coudi-
ton is not serious.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31
ISABEL IRVING.

Susan in Search Of a Husband. "
very amusing comedy drama by
The noted humorist Jerome X. Je-
rome, was presented last evening
Dy Miss Irving and a splendid com
Dany 70 Is n clean. wholesome pIav
and Miss Irving "made good" in
her very amusing character of ST.
san. Manager Jollime has the
promise Of Miss irving and the 9th
or celebrities under the manage
ment Of Liebler & Co. for next sea
son and IL Is safe to say that none
Or them Will fail TO have large
houses. Local pIaygoers appreciate
a good play.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31
PERSONAL

fl. Il. Hines. of Matoaka. is here
today.
Moffett Tanner is visiting. friends
in Cincinnati.
T. o. Green. OF weicn. was in the
city last night.
r.. G. smith, OF Narrows, is in
the city today.
A. b. Bohham. OF Chilhowie. is
In the city today.
w. III. b. Loving. OF Roanoke. is
in the city today.
II. p. Tracey, of Union, Monroe
county. is in the city.
c. +. Farmer. of Maybeury, was
in the city last night.
J. c. Hughes, of Swords Creek.
was in the city yesterday.
p. b. Abbott, a prominent lawyer
of Matoaka. is in the city.
Attorney John Roberts. of Poca-
hontas. is here on business.
Mrs. G. A. Reed is suffering from
violent attack of rheumatism at
her home. 55 Bland street.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrsn Richard
w. Cubbedge, of Rogers street. a
son.
+. A. HILL English, and j. p.
Norman, Jaeger, are in the city
today
Mrs. e. 4. Spencer is reported
critically i'll at her home on Giles
street.
j. w. Vawter left today to visit
his son, j. S. Vawter, at North
Tazewell.
Matthew Lyons. of saltville. and
A. B. Kizer, OF Tazewell, Va, are
in the city.
Lonnie w. Hancock, of Roanoke
is the guest of his brother. William
A. Hancock.
Capt. George Barger and son
William have gone to Hot Springs.
Ark, for n short visit.
Mrs. w. Il. Barbour, of Pocahon-
tas, came to Bluefield yesterday to
meet Mrs. Alice b. Hoover. of New
AN'H' hiiO W Dt uCT guest. IneN
left for Pocahontas on No. 3.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Blu
chanan, of Lewis street, daugh-
ter. The little one has been named
! Kathleen.
Miss Lillian Nickel, a student at
Virginia College, Bristol, is suend-
ing several days with judge and
Mrs. Ritz.
Capt. w. A. Gardner, superin.
tendent for the Luck Construction
Company, has completed his work
at Huger and is spending some time
with his family in this city.
DR.. Walter w Rangeley and
family, of Christiansburg, are the
guests of S. N. Rangeley. DR.. Ran
geley was one of the pioneers of
Bluefield, having conducted a store
here nineteen years ago.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Joint, Mr.
and Mrs. i. Il. Joint. Mrs. J. NJ.
Kipps, Mrs. b, II. Spencer, Mrs. VI.
E. Shumaker, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Snider and NJ. II. Hickman were
called to Chrlstiansburg today on
account of the death of J. Il. Tay
Tor, who died at o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Taylor was IS years
OF age. He was the father of
Mesdames Joint and Mrs. b. S. Gar.
rett.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31

duly adjudicated bankrupt; and
that the first meeting OF his credi-
tors will be held at my Office in the
city of Bluefield, Mercer county =
West Virginia, on the 18th day or
April 1908. at 10 O'Clock In the
forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their
claims. appoint trustee. examine
the bankrupt and transact such 9TH
er business as may properly come
before said meeting.
G. J. HOLBROQK<r7ss
Referee in BapiSf<gtcy.
March 80, 1908. r.
Memorandum: Proof of claim in
order to be Allowed must be In
strict conformity with the forms
prescribed. See forms Nos. 81. 80,
33. "a, 35, Sc. Bankrupt Act of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31
w. \. BODELL SOLE OWNER.

w A. Bodell, who has successfully
conducted the business of the West
Virginia Heating and Plumbing
Company in this city for a number
of years, has purchased the other
interests in the business and will
conduct it along the same lines
which has made it a popular bust
ness enterprise and one of the sub.
stantial institutions of our city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31
CAUGHT BETWEEN CARS.

j. A. Hatcher, n brakeman living
at Marytown, was caught between
some coal cars and coke ovens Sun
day morning and injured internal
~. He was taken to the hospital
at Welch, and is said to be in a very
serious condition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31

night by the younger children OF
the public schools. The cast is a
large one and the children are well
trained. The event will be one OF
the best entertainments of the kind
ever given here.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31

In the District Court of the United
States, for the Southern District
OF West Virginia
In the matter of Banks & Rosen-
helm, Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy
To the creditors OF Banks G. Ros-
enheim, of Bluefield, in the county
of Mercer and district as aforesaid,
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 9th day of March, A. ID. 1908.
the said Banks & Rosenheim was
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31
WAITER G. PENN IMPROVING

Walter G. Penn, who was shot at
the Allen street crossing a few days
ago. is rapidly improving and will
soon be out. The bullet in his back
was not removed but is giving him
no trouble.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31

a little Lobster Saiad,
Terrapin, and other things.
And in a very little while
A Doctors phone bell rings.
The terrapln Is on his feet.
The lobster's FOUND his claw.
And Judging from the inner man
Theirs Is the 'Unwritten Law"
The case IL quickly diagnosed
As Inside Information,
On how lobster and terrapIn
Can raise 80 much tarnatlon.
Ine trouble found, It was the thing
To furnish quick relief,
And the way Of Rydale's Stomach
Was Simply beyond belief.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31

OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY NIGHT.
Cinderella in Flowerland" will
be given at the opera house Friday
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Clark. who
have been stopping at the Summit
Hotel for the past two months. re.
turned TO their home at Roanoke
today. Mr.. Clark is a mail clerk
between Bluefeld and Columbus.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-25
BIDS WANTED.

Sealed bids are now asked for the
complete grading and madadamiz-
ing of County Road, two and four
tenths miles long, beginning with
the eastern limits OF Princeton Ave.
of the City OF Bluefield, and running
to the gag OF Stony Ridge in the
direction of Princeton, w. Va.
Said bids will be opened June 1,
1908.
Mercer County has now acquired
a complete right of way for this
road.
In order to be considered, certified
check for 100000 must accom-
pany each bid. The committee, con
sisting OF Il. II. Bailey, =. ]. Kelley.
and w. II. Coffman. reserve the
right to reject any and all bids. II
contract is awarded to anyone, the
bidder is expected to give guarantee
bond In the sum Of $4,000.
Plans and specifications may be
had at the offices OF the committee
in the City of Bluefeld, w. Va.
BY order Of the committee.
w. II. COLEMAN, Chairman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-25
RIDING TEST
FOR OFFICERS
INTENDED TO KEEP THEM AL
WAYS FIT FOR FIELD SER
VICE.

Washington, May 25.-Tho pres
ident has approved a new general
order which will be issued shortly
describing the new riding test for
officers. The new order recites
that the purpose OF the test is to
render 1t necessary for officers. es-
pecially those approaching the close
of middle life, to adopt such meas
ures and pursue such habits as will
enable them to be always fit for
active field service. In accordance
with the new order. coast artillery
officers, who were exempted from
tho former riding test, are required
TO make a forty-mile walk, TO be
made in three consecutive days, and
in n total OF twenty hours. Two
OF the three thirty miles day
rides will be made within seven and
half hours, and the other in six
hours.