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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-11-21

seem difficult to the observer. but try it just
once and you'll feel that passing the physical test
is far from easy"
Mr.. Westlake is newspaper man ON the stan
Of the Chicago Evening Post and his 20 years in
the newspaper business. part Of which was spent
in knocking about in police districts as reporter,
taught him much regarding the needs OF the de-
partment Before he entered newspaper office,
he served as railroad fireman. The constitu-
ton which that rigorous vocation gave him,
along with an enviable muscular development, has
stood him in good stead in demonstrating the use
Of the tests before admiring gatherings OF would
be "cops."
Ffremen and stationary engineers are also In
cluded in the civil service physical tests and To-
day Chief Koran Of the fire department is work
ing hard with the civil service officials to have
the standards raised SO that al even sturdier
force may be secured to battle with Chicago con-
nagrations. Following is a table. showing what
is required in the way of height and weight be-
fore the strength and agility tests are given:
- Minimum Cir
far
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-11-21

AST of Pittsburg they
look upon the man who
goes to Chicago az
brave. A woman Wis
itor is hailed as a her
oine upon her return.
They regard Chicago
as the frontier of the
United States. teeming
with wild holdups,
CHASTITY murders, the
mecca for confidence
men and desperate
gangs.
Such Is not the case
to-day. Perhaps II was
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of the force
and is per-
haps some
thing of an
experim ent
In the prop
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trod u Gin g
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tics into the
work of the
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"a quarter Of a century ago, but the
present-day Chicago is perhaps the
most carefully guarded city in the
country.
The why and wherefore of this
greatly improved condition is 5000
poiicemen-athletes. And the reason
for the athletic force is the civil SER
vice law with its physical require
sments. which the man who would be-
come cop" must equal or excel to
become fuli-fedged minion Of the
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
ENNEvILLE-GooDALE

On Wednesday evening at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. NJ Goodale,
took place the marriage of her daughter,
Miss May L. Goodale to Edward C. Len
neville, both of this city. Rev. ". j.
Brown, pastor of the Congregational
church. performed the ceremony in the
presence of only the immediate friends
of the contracting parties.
After receiving congratulations Mi.
and Mrs. Lenneville went to their neat
little house in the northeastern part of
the city. The house was built this sum-
mel by Mr.. Lenneville and the happy
couple are now located in a very COM
Portable home.
Both the bride and groom have made
their home in this city for several years
and have many friends in Dickinson and
the surrounding country. who join with
the Press in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Len
neville a long and. happy welded life.
NJ 10y" - q ~ H - x = -. 49,
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
At the Unique

The management of the Unique moving
picture theatre announces an excellent
bill for next week, beginning at the
matinee at 3 O'Clock on Sunday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Wells will
present a clever comedy sketch, full of
unique situations and Astounding in
genuine laughs. They will change their
sketch on Thursday evening. Orville
Pitcher will give a monologue sketch
which is very funny and bound to be a
hit. Miss Clara Spear will offer two
illustrated songs at each performance,
changing three times a week. Miss
Spear has become very popular with the
large audiences which are crowding the
theatre every night and her selections
are always pleasing. The pictures will
be full Of interest and will be changed
every other night.
The bill this week is one that has
proven most enjoyable. The Cowlea
family are a troupe of three ctever &C.
robats in a novel act The work of the
little girl is marvellous and has made q
big hit. The monolosue is alsotsood and
the pictures have pleased at every per
fogmance. ~ "
The bill was completely changed. at
the Thanksgiving matinee on Thursday
and will continue the same through the
week with q matinee especially for
ladies and children at 3 O'Clock Satur-
day afternoon.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving day in Dickinson passed
off very quietly with nothing out of the
ordinary to mark the passing of the holi-
day. There were a large number of
family and neighborhood parties and
many took their dinners at the St.
Charles or St. Paul hotels, where a
special dinner was served. Elaborate
preparations were made at the St.
Charles and a fine dinner served.
There were religious services by the
different orders. At St. Patrick's and
St. Joseph's Catholic churches high
mass was read in the morning and a
special service was held at 10 80 by the
members of the Christian Science church.
A union service was held in the Conere-
s~ational church in the evening which
was we'll attended: a very fine sermon
was preached by Rev. F: l. Watkins .. y
the Methodist church. Rev. w. J..
Brown of the Congregational church
assisted in the services and there was
special music by a union choir.
Socially there were several events of
interest. The annual military ball of
Co. X in the armory was largely attended
ana Q GREAT success. A large number
also attended the dancine party in
Masonic hall for the young people ak s4
children of the Eastern Star members.
For announcements, a matinee was
given at the Unique moving picture
theatre at 4 o'clock which was largely
attended. Performances were given in
the evening, with a special program.
There vas also a matinee and evening
programs at the Fla mily theatre. The
heavy fall of snow disappointed many
who had anticipated fine skating on
the river during the day.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
COMING ATTRACTIONS

MANAGERS Reichert & Ray have al
ready booked four attractions for the
opera house during December. The first
comes on Saturday December S, when
the western play THE Lieutenant and
the Cowboy will be the attraction. On
Friday, December ii. will appear Shore
Acres the great rural drama. I'm
Gay New York" is booked for Wednes-
day, December is, and the most impor-
tant event of the month is Thomas
Jefferson in rip Van Winkle'' on Mon
day, December II.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28

the fair assessment of the members of
st. Joseph's church for the sisters and the
school, will total 81, 600. There were
several contests including a set of furs,
given by Roquette Bros a couch from l.
A. Davis & son, a buggy from the Ger
ma Mercantile Co. and an infant 8 coat.
The drawings were not made on the
closing evening but will be announced
In q few days.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
Soclallsts.

The socialists Of this locality met the
first of the week and effected a temper
ary organization. On receipt of the
charter, the temporary organization will
be made permanent. J. P. Feariter is
the temporary chairman and F. M.
Thompson, secretary.
The new organization purposes to have
weekly meetings as soon as suitable
quarters can be obtained.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
RECTOR CALLED
Rev. Richard Cox of Crookston,
Mimi, to Take Charge of St.
Johns Episcopal Parish of
Dickinson, on December 2.

Word was received this week from
RI Rev. Cameron Mann, bishop Of the
Episcopal diocese of North Dakota, that
a rector had been secured for the Dick
inson parish. Rev. Richard Cox, now of
Crookston, Mimi, has accepted a call
to this city. He will arrive here next
week Tuesday, December 2, and will take
up his new duties at once, commencing
services in St. Johns church the follow
ing Sunday.
Mr.: Cox comes highly recommended
by the bishop. He has done GOOD work
in Cookston and, the bishops approval
alone. assures this parish of a man who
will quickly make warm friends. moi
only among the members of the church
but among the citizens of the city. Nh.
Cox has a family and they will occupy
the rectory.
St. Johns church has been without q
rector, since Easter when the death
of Rev. Charles E. Dobson, who had
been in charge for a number of years,
occurred. MI. Dobson's place In the
hearts Of his practitioners was sc deer
that his death broke up all active work
for several months and the church has
been practically closed ever since. The
parish, under ordinary conditions, is a
strong one and now. that a rector has
been secured, it remains for the church
members to take hold with q will and
by their hearty cooperation with l.
Cox in the church work, again place the
parish OF the footing it deserves in the
religious circles of the city. Regular
services will be held and. the church
work will again be taken up where it
was broken off by the decease of the
former rector.
While the religious life of the parish
has been almost at a standstill, the
ladies' guild has been very f~ourishing
and its meetings have been held reeu-
larly. 1t has a large membership and
is doing good work. The members of
the parish and the people of Dickinson
will have an opportunity of meeting the
new rector for the first time at the fair
Of the guild in the a1mory next Wednes-
day and Thursday.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
CLEAR BIG SUM
Bazaar of Benedictine Sisters Nets
Nearly Two Thousand Dollars.
Record-breaking Attendance
and Public Interest.

+ The annual bazaar of the Sisters of
St. Benedictine which was held in the
German Mercantile hall in South Dick
inson Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of
the past week, was a great success, both
in attendance and in patronage. The
fair opened on Sunday afternoon and
from that time until the final windup
Tuesday evening, when the last article
had been sold. the hall was a scene of
great activity.
There were crowds Of people there all
the time. Money was freely spent and
the five and ten cent pieces and quarters
fairly flowed into the treasures of the
different departments. The cause was
a worthy one and there were plenty of
opportunities of helping swell the GROSS
receipts, which everyone was more than
willing to do.
The different booths were loaded down
with articles Of every variety imagin-
able. Each booth vas eaily decorated
with .colored paper. red. white and blue
bunting, sarlands of flowers and vines,
in all colors conceivable and the scene
was a riot of life and color. The differ
ent tables were devoted to the sale of
candy, fancy articles and practical goods
while other departments were devoted
to a grab bag sort of affair, a shooting
gallery and a wheel of fortune.
The fancy and practical booth was
we'll stocked with a wide variety of
articles, including some beautiful handi-
work of the Sisters and their pupils.
Everything in the whole hall was con:
tributed by the members of St. Joseph's
parish and the many friends of the Sis
tiers and the school.
The candy booth on the left of the
entrance raj sold out soon after opening
up each evening, despite the fact that
the supply was large every time.
The toy stand was a wheel of fortune
on which were hung all sorts of toys,
souvenirs and little knick knacks which
were awarded by means of the spinning
of an arrow. ,
The shooting gallery was similar, and
the various articles of bric-brac, house,
hold utensils, ornaments, etc. were
given according to skill in shooting.
The wheel of fortune was the center
of interest and all kinds of articles were
awarded here ranging from both live
and dressed poultry to beautiful sofa
pillows. fancy goods, china, glassware,
etc.
The bazaar opened Sunday afternoon
and owing to the delightful weather,
there was a large attendance of people
from the country for miles around.
The Dickinson Military orchestra fur
nished music both afternoon and evening
Sunday. During the evening of Tuesday
a dance was held which proved very
popular and drew a big crowd of dancers
and spectators.
The receipts from the fair, includine
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
Western Ranaers.

Paris & Co, Nov. "a, say: W. sold
a full car load for B. Stoddard of Sent
incl Butte, averaging 1,435 lbs, at IS; one
car, 1880 lbs, at $500, and one car, 1880
lbs, at $500. We made other sales
ranging from s. for common steers up
to $s.Is.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28

8.o:lo and nth
18th
IA and 18th
Is and 18TH
1910 and 10th
Fl and 22nd. 1I-28.7t
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
VICTIM ALIVE
Man Brutally Assaulted at Rich.
ardton Last Week Able to Visit
Dickinson on Monday. More
Details of the Affair.

There have been few developments
during the week in the assault case
which occurred near Richardton Sunday
evening of last week when Louis Coll
witzer was brutally mauled, it is al
legged, by Andres Fink and John Grind
steiner. Saturday it looked as though
the county would have a murder case on
its hands, for it was reported that the
victim of the assault had died. The
report was without foundation, however,
and Mr.. Gollwitzer was sufficiently re-
covered from the effects of the blows to
:be n Dickinson on Monday. When
discovered. he was found to be suffering
with the fracture of two ribs, a dislo-
coated shoulder, and numerous bruises
about the head and body. He was 70
moved to Richardton and later taken to
his home near Halliday. He appeared
to be worth. dozen dead men when in
the city on Monday, although he plainly
showed the effects of his recent encounter.
Further details of the affair look bad
for the two prisoners. On Sunday a
wedding was celebrated at the home of
Jacob Zentner, a few miles out of Rich
iardt0n. GOllwitzer was one of the
guests, coming in from Halliday for the
event. At a late hour he left the scene
of the festivities and started to walk
across the Zentner farm. The next
known of him he was found on the farm
by a party of the wedding guests, having
been beaten until he was unconscious.
He claims to be minus a roll of bills
amounting to $3.50.
Gollwitzer is a man with q family,
having q wife and several children.
'Grindsteiner's home is at Marshall and
he and Gollwitzer were neiehbors at one
time and it is alleged were not always
on good terms. G%rindsteiner also has a
family and was working on the Zentner
place at the time.
Fink has lived in Relaxation for some
years and is not well liked by his neigh
bors, according to some reports. He is
also employed by Zentner. Fink has a
family.
The two prisoners are in the county
jail under bonds of $500 which they have
been unable to secure up to the present
time. The hearing will be held the last
Of this week or the first of next week.
The men are held OF a charge of assault
with q dangerous weapon. and it is quite
probable that a charge of grand larceny
will be preferred against them later.
Sheriff Hartung has been in Richardton
this week looking up witnesses and SUBJ
poenaing them for the hearing of next
week. He found quite q. lot Of people
who knew something about the affair
and some sensational testimony may be
expected.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
Cattle for Sale.

Seventy head grade Hereford and 20
head short horn cattle; for particulars
call or address c. A. ALBRIGHT, New
England, N. D. u-7-ap
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
Three EXPERTS
Results of Seasons Rifle Practice
of Co. K Announced. Three
Win Highest Honors. Seven
Make Marksmen's Class.

The season for rifle practice in the
North Dakota militia closed October 18th
and some very good scores were made by
members of Co. X. 1t was the first year
for target shooting for the Co. X boys
and their percentage may not be large
in comparison with other companies but
the showing made is very satisfactory.
e the local officials,
The official score was made out this
week and a report has been sent to
Adjutant General Poole.
Three of the boys, Private John Eng
brecht, Seret James Wolford and Cor
poral L. r. Baird made the best scores
and are classed as expert rifelnen.
Seven others, Capt. A. J. Osborn. Cor
porals John Klue and o. B. Jahr, Serets.
Roy Dodd and e'!. Reuben . Lyon. ana rrr-
va!ess 4. Eiiian AID William DARTS
made scores sufficient to put them "a y.
the class OF mark6men. ~.
To be entitled t the marksmen class
the contestant must shoot 2 scores on
the three ranges, 200. 800 and 500 yards.
and make at least SO points out of a
possible $50. In shooting. each man
must make S shots for a score, but any
two scores over the same range may be
taken, not necessarily in rotation.
The sharp shooters class is the next
highest and to become a member of this
the contestant must have made good in
the marksmen's class and then scored as
high as 120 out of a possible $50 in 2
scores over the same range. Besides he
must make 40 out of a possible so at 900
yards, then shoot 2 scores at the rapid
fire Is shots in 30 seconds) at 200 yards
and make his score in the skirmish run
and the total of all ranges, rapid fire
and skirmish, must aggregate 235
points.
The expert rifemen's class is the
anne as the sharp shooters but in ad-
dition the contestant must make 40 out
of a possible so at 800 yards and IS at
1 1000 yards.
Co. X has no members in the sharp
shooters class for the reason that the
only three men who made the necessary
score were also successful in making the
next higher. the expert riflemen's class.
Those making from 80 to 90 points on
the marksmen's course are counted in
what is known as the first class and
those getting from 81 to SO are placed
in the list as second class There has
been many things against the boys this
year. The range was new and most of
them were new at range shooting. The
guns were new and it takes time to aet
accustomed to new guns. Howevee, the
work as a whole has been very salts
factory and some of the officers Of the
company are confident that another wear
will find at least six expert rihemen
and twice that number in the sharp
shooters class.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
DANCE

DANCE
Attend the dance at Zimmerman's
hall at South Heart, Saturday evening,
December 5th. Good music. Tickets
$1.OO IN
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28

Tired out, worn out women, cannot
sleep, eat or work; seems as if one would
fly to pieces. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea makes strong nerves, rich red
blood, health and strength. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. T.. ]. Greene & Co.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-28
Dentist Dates.

DR.. WI. Mcbride, the dentist will be
at Richardton Dec. 4-5-6 and 9TH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-22
x,.u.,.,. o.lusIos.


THE macy mule is quite as much an
Institution as the team mule and is
absolutely indispensable In the noun
tains. Mule packing is a fine art ana
with a well trained animal and a skill
full packer you can safely transport
anything from a piano TO a bag OF oats.
when the packer has finished his )oo
In an artistic manner, the animal may
buck or back, kick or rear or roll. put
he cannot rid himself OF bis burden
and he finally gives it up In despair.
After two or three experiences he VIII
submit TO his destiny and fall into line
with the rest OF the train every morn
ing 10 receive his load from the pack
or. A well trained pack mule Is at
WAYS proud Of his load. and II by any
means 1t gets loose he will step quietly
out Of line and wae until the pack
master comes along 10 tighten II.
The most serious objection to the
mule. which you sometimes find In hu-
man beings also. is the delusion that
he can sing. One who has never heard
a mule solo cannot appreciate the ex-
tent of his mistake; but, Ike every
thing else about a mule. his song Is
strictly original. 1t belongs to no otner
animal. No one can describe and no
one can initiate it.-New York Mail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-22
He Held On.

"In a town back in Vermont one
time" said a doctor "a big, husky
mmberman entered the office OF a den
fist | knew and showed the doctor
bad tooth. The dentist decided that
the tooth should be pulled
"'All right" said the lumberman.
But listen now. II | tell you to stop.
you stop pulling or I'll beat you up
THE dentist agreed, aud the lumber
man got In the chair. The dentist took
hold Of the tooth and began pulling.
Almost Immediately the lumbermah
yelled. Hold on"
The dentist continued to pull. Hold
on yelled the lumbermaD. The dentist
kept pulling, and the tooth came out
Then the lumberman jumped from the
chair mad.
"'Why didn't you stop when told
you toY he asked fercely.
"'YOu didn't tell me to stop said
the dentist.
az did too. | yelled Hold on
twice
"'Oh,' said the dentist innocently. i
thought you meant to keep hold OF It.
"The Zimmerman believed him ana
cooled off."-Denyer Post
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-22
The Brave Butterfly.

Here Is an unorthodor story of King
Solomon: One day a butterfly sat on
the kings temple and boosted to his
wife. If | chose could lift my wing
and shiver this building to the ground
be staggered. Solomon. oyerhearing'
sent for the boaster. How dare your
he Numbered. The butterfly groyeled.
II did 1t TO impress my wife," he
pleaded. The great monarch was In
stantly appeased and let him 90.
what did Solomon say to your gasp
ed q quiyering wife five minutes later.
"Oh, he begged me not TO do 1t" SAID
the butterfly airlly. And Solomon.
again overhearing. smiled.-Chicago
News
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-22
A Quar- practices.

A queer practice which Is general
throughout all the tribes OF Australia
Is the ribbing OF the skin. When the
children are still young long cuts are
made across the chest, down the up
per arm and leg and even across the
back and ribs. While the wound Is
quite fresh the cut Is opened and a
mixture Of mud is grated In. the
skin being pulled as far as possible
over It. The skin eventually grows
completely round the mud filling and
forms ridges varying In length and size
from an ordinary lead pencil to the
thickness OF a mans little finger and
extending from armpit to armpit.
am Informed that while the healing
process is going on the pain Is ex-
quisite. but the result seems to satisfy
all parties concerned.-I.ondon Stand
ard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-22
ABILITY Of Hars, and Rabbit.

Interesting figures ON the relative
agility OF hares and rabbits are given
In volume by j. g. Millais. When
running at case" he says. the length
of the hares stride Is about four feet.
but under conditions OF fear Its leaps
extend to ten and twelve feet, while
some authors claim that II can jump
fen bitches twenty TO twenty-five feet
In width. Perpendicular Il hare can
lump on to a five foot wall, but seems
to be nonplused by one about six feet.
The stride OF the rabbit Is about two
feet. When necessary II can make
leaps Of six or seven feet horizontally.
About three feet Is the highest that
rabbit can attain to even when helped
by the asperities Of a stone WALL Mr.
MIllais tells how rabbits swim-when
compelled to: They swim with the
head held as high as possible, while
the hooks OF the hind legs appear
above the element at each stroke. The
shoulders and front part OF the body
are buried beneath the water, while
the rump and tail are high and dry"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-22
alexandria Gazette.
MONDAY EVENING. JUNE %. 1908
Ne Took n Hand.

Mr.. and Mrs. Stockson Bonds are In
yeterate bridge whist players, and
their home is the meeting place or
bridge players OF all grades. On one
evening In every week they are "at
home" TO any Of their friends who wish
TO play. and on other evenings they en-
terrain parties of their own selection
for games which range from cent
point to a much higher figure. Recent
ly. long after the house had been closed.
a noise was heard downstairs, and,
regardless OF his wife's protests. Stock
son Bonds went below TO ascertain the
cause. The noise continued and grew
louder. but no answer came to the
wife's calls from above. She became
alarmed. opened the window. saw
policeman, and he made rush for the
basement door. A few minutes later
the husband appeared before bis panic
stricken wife and told her he had found
the servants playing bridge and wran-
Cling over the propriety Of u certain
play.
did you send the whole party
awayY asked the wife.
why. no. / took hand and decld'
ed the question before realized where
[ was."-New York Tribune.