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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-09-13
DULUTH AND NORTH WESTERN R'4sw
ahe Mer"its St.N On Deck aud The Mesaba
"tu AOat" he The Beneficiary Of
Their ENferDriSe.

| aNcaT AtNSeTPciSes
While ramors of a third rail,
road for the Mesaba have been
current for Many months and
every surveying party e,nited
undue interest, it has been gen.
orally conceded that 1.-The wish
was father of the thought" and
that all rumors were based upon
bottomless foundations.
On Wednesday of this week,
however, there was fled in the
office of the register of deeds the
charter of the Duluth & North.
Western Railway. The incor>
porators, who are the directors,
are five in number and are all
Merritts. They are .Leonidas
Merritt, A. r. Merritt. John E..
Merritt, Alfred Merritt and l..
F. Merritt.
The company is organized for
the purpose of building a rail-
road in a general northwesterly
direction from St. Louis bay to
the Mesaba range and beyond.
1t has had a surveying party in
the field for Eeveral weeks and
the line is surveyed and located
the greater portion of the way to
Cloquet river, twenty-one miles
out from Duluth. The prelim.
mary survey from the Cloquet to
the range is also we'll under way,
although the route selected by
the projectors is as yet known
to themselves only. It is posi-,
lively asserted. however; that a
far lighter grade and one more
easy Of construction than that of
the Mlssabe 4 Northern road
has been found,
It is stated that outside capital
has been interested and that the
necessary funds for the construc-
tion of the Koad will be forth.
coming.
Active operations will be COM
menced next year, say the Mer-
ritts, and the road pushed to
completion. Duluth is to be- the
terminus and the general offices
will be located there. Ore docks
will be built on st. Louis BAY,
and the independent mines Of
the range will find an avenue of
escape from the outrageous rail
charges exacted by the "compet-
ing" lines which now tap the
range.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-09-13
Virginia Viii accommodate Them,

The Tower base ball team has
a fair amount of nerve, after be-
ing the challenged party, to
ignore OF refuse same, and later
to come out and publish a chal.
lenge embodying practically the
same provisions as in the chal-
lenge they previously refused.
However, the Virginia boys
do not propose to stand On eti-
quette in the matter and will &C.
commodate our Vermilion friends
at the Virginia Park on Sunday,
September 90.
This game will be for blood, a
purse Of 800 a side and IS per
cent of the gate receipts going
to the winning team.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-09-13

The Virginia Furniture Go.
carries the only stock north of
Duluth. Their line is complete
in every particular and prices
arc down tohard pan.
Building paper and hardware,
ascomplete supply, at Prescott &
Mars Go.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-09-13
Ladies' Hid Societu,

At the meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society held at the home of
Mrs. M. E. Tanning on Wednes>
day afternoon, the following off,
GERS for the ensuing year were
elected: President, Mrs. G. A.
Morrison; vice president, Mrs.
W. E. Hannaford; secretary,
Mrs. M. E. flaming; treasurer,
Mrs. w, B. Pratt.
The Society meets with Mrs.
w. B. Pratt next week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-09-13
W0fCh U8 RO0,b,l

The Iron Age states that Mes
aba ores which sold last spring
at *2.35 are now selling at $3. so
and 1896 contracts are already
being made on q basis Of, 50. as
per ton Watch us boon, 5.5
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-09-13
Viii Lay The Corner Stohe.

Venerable Archdeacon Apple
by will be in the city on Sunday
next, holding services in the
Presbyterian church morning
and evening. At the morning
services will be celebrated the
Holy Communion. At 4 O'Clock
p. m. the corner stone of the
new Episcopal Church e1ifce,
corner of Poplar street and wy
oming avenue, will be laid with
appropriate ceremonies.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
No More SIashinp.

1t Is a noteworthy fact that the rap
idly increasing number of new books,
not OF poetry only, Mt the present hour
is accompanied by a diminution, not
IN increase. OF critical severity. One
would have supposed that at such q
period-when, TO adapt the proverb
of the wood and the trees, one can
hardly see literature for the books
the critical standard would rise; that
the critic would show himself more,
not less, exacting, and would be more
careful. I'm the interest of the reader
TO emphasize the distinction between
the excellent and the mediocre.
Yet no one can read much OF the
current periodical criticism without
noting that II is rather the opposite
that Is happening. While II Is an OBJ
vious and undenlable fact that the
manufacture of books, as distinguish
ed from authorship. exists on an
enormous scale. yet apparently the
average critic becomes more easy to
please, not less, than of old; as II he
cried in sheer despair TO the makers
of books: "Well, If you can't rise to
lily SIlUuuTu IluSl COIlle uOWu tO
yours" and hardly six months pass
without some prose romance appear
Ing, by some fresh writer, and being
received with such n chorus Of well
come and such hecatombs of praise as
Ito borrow Macaulay's phrase) would
require some modification II applied
TO the masterpieces of Walter Scott
TO "Old Mortality" or THE Heart Of
Midlothian"
Now, as l have said, no one wishes
for n return of the criticism called
slashing, but what / do think the in
telligent reader often sighs for Is some
criticism that may be called discrim-
mating, and IL the value of such In
literature of whatever kind Is great,
II Is surely greatest where the liter
aturc in question is poetry, in which
Horace has told us-and the cultivated
sense of mankind has ratified his
words-"medlocrity is not admissible" B"
-Macmillan's Magazine.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
INDIsTRIAI ITEMa.


AZ ,. neieh", MO-, un iron plnn' pm ~ soon
ployment TO 500 mon.
,,,
Inc new plant on the beoVer I'm lIate
company al Now Lis1oh, o., Is now IN lull
operation anu upward ol @0o huhuteu men
nave Deeh put 10 WORK.
Edith furnace hneRhehy, "a, owned ana
operated Dy ln9 halhsWot'h steer Company
ahd whlch mas Deeh lu'e iot some time, nus
resumed operations
The Ohio Tin. plnte Corrn,nv M Reminy-
ton Pm viii employ one hnnIred of the
former emnloves of Inc II 4 Iron and Tin
plate Comnany The men are now moving
from McKeesport
Tho o,oco,,e,, y, ,ho poLor Eo,,o Fam
nonv ~ EISood cItv annonn.es hat the
p,ssant force of ,yo,yman will ha d"uhisd
shor,Iv The miami ia Imnning mi time doy
ond njl,bt and has lots ~ o,Jsrs ahead ''
"''N -
The general raise in wares has caused dis
content among The operatlyes nj poInts where
wages have no; been advanced. and strikes
are amid 10 be Imminent M a number of places
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
CAPITAL AND LABOR NOTES
GETTING BACK INTO LINE.
Labor Organizations Recove ring from
the Disastrous Results of the
Depression.

zone prominent feature OF the industrial
situation is the rapidity with which labor Or
ganizations are getting back into line. The
past two years have beer very disastrous to
labor unions, and they have been made to
atone for the sins committed In the time OF
their strength. The measure OF arrogance
and injustice which they meted to the en-
ployers was me;ed TO them aud they were
brought TO realize the fact that one can not
always safely strike a man when he Il. down.
But II the lesson OF the past two years has
been learned rightly by labor organizations
they will rebuild on more moderate and
busness-like basis and will become stronger
than ever.
"The rush back Into the ranks OF the Anal.
gamated Association OF Iron and Steel Work
ers has been phenomenal. OF course the n CUR
es showing the increase are not made public
but the number oil branches reorganized aud
reinstated during the past few months would.
II mentioned, cause no little surprise. Those
who best understand the iron and steel trade
know that the total disruption OF this organ
ization would injure grent many and bene-
1T none. The best interests of the trade are
served by uniformity in prices, and guar
antee that existing conditions can not be
changed In day. Since the iron and steel
workers have been compelled to drop every
thing like united action, the employees have
not been clear gamers. Arrangements have
been made which In some cases were a posi-
tive injury to the entire trade. Under the
stress OF bad times and In tho push OF bust.
ness some employers have shown that they
are little behind the old.timc trade union in
rank injustice. II Is better that labor should
be united in u sonsIbly conducted union. and
II is evident that labor organizations are
again to come to the front. But whether
they have proilted by their recent experience
remains TO bo seen.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Makes Pure Blood
Not the Same Genesis.

A German Hebrew professor had five
daughters. whom the students called
Cenesis, Exodus, Leviticus. Numbers
Eend Deuteronomy. One day the profes.
Esor began his lecture by saying
Gentlemen, wish to speak to you
|today about the age of Genesis"
(which remark was greeted with a
hurst of feet scufting and n general
smile on the part Of the class.
The professor, thinking that his sub.
,ect was being appreciated, continued,
| with n still firmer note in his voice
Genesis is not so old as some Of you
suppose."
This was greeted with such n burst
OF merrlment that the professor had
plenty of time, before 1t quieted down,
/ 10 think what should be his next re-
mark. And this, after all, was not so
wide Of the matter.
al may not be thinking of the same
Genesis that you are"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
TRADE REVIEW.
Capital Seeking Observation-Disclosures
In Wages.


r. q. Dunn Co.'S Weekly Review says,
The severe cold snap, with extensive frosts
in some states, has fortunately done little
damage to the great crops, though much TO
fruit, but has considerably retarded retail
trade
The best news OF the week IL the advance
OF 10 per cent. in wages by tho Carnegie
works, followed by the Jones & Iaupnlin' :
establishment, ami evidently implying n sim.
liar advance by many other concerns. The
Illinois Steel Company IL starting its furnac, 8
without granting the demands OF employees.
No advance has been found parcticaUle in
tho wooen mills, where conditions as 10
prices and foreign competition are very dif-
ferent, and about 1000 workers are still idle
at Olneyville, where the works still consume
COO 900 pounds week. In other depar
ments OF labor, troubles are not serious and
the demand for manufactured products con.
tinues.
With material and steady enlargement in
domestic trade there is still great want of
employment In the interior for meney, which
comes hitheT, $4,000, 900 during the pes,
week, and with the millions distributed by
the syndicate on bond account, stimulates
speculation.
Accordingly, wheat has risen 8 cents nj.
though the reports OF injury by frost do not
appear. upon sifting,to concern any consider.
able proportion OF the growing grain. Corn
has advanced only cent, being apparent.
ly injured more than wheat. Cotton Is Is
cent stronger.
Dry goods are in full demand for the sea.
son and the advance In prices IL maintained.
Wool is remarkably heavy for the past week
at the three chief markets $3.50, $50 pounds
Bsssemer iron has risen to ell 40 at Pitts.
burg, with grey forge to 80 6j. Finished
products are In larger demand, but IA yet
not enough larger to cause any advance IN
prices, and proposals Of combinations ID
merchants steol. structural iron. cast pipe.
wire rods and cut nails, with the existing
combination In steel rails. shows that tn,
market does not rise OF itself
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
With Novel Effects.

On a Sunday morning not so very
long ago, the congregation of Lon.
don church We're surprised at certain
queer strange music coming from the
organ. The organist felt annoyed as
well as astonished, for the effects were
such as he had not intended. After
service, he obtained a screwdriyer and
took out one Of the sides of the organ.
Then cries Of "Mew! new" seemed to
proceed from the inside Of the instru-
ment, and further search led to the
discovery Of n black-and-white cat
crouching at the foot of one Of the large
pipes. AS soon as she was set free the
cat rushed from the church, and har-
mony and peace were restored at the
next musical service.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
so FAR 1T IS WELL.
But Workmen Must Remain Patient a
Little While Longer.

Little While Longer.
In commenting on the movement among
the iron and steel workers In branches, the
American Manufacturer says:
"This movement seems to have come all at
once and 1t has been something OF u surprise
to those who months ago failed TO notice tho
shadow OF coming events. When the ilnan-
cial depression was at its worst, the Amerl-
can Manufacturer, in noting the frequent
wnge reductions, expressed the opinion that
a line would soon have to bc drawn on the
cutting process The necessity for reducing
cost OF production during such time was
plain enough, but subsequent events have
shown that such move may be pushed too
far, The wages OF the workmen were cut to
an unreasonable figure, and the profits Of the
employer disappeared entirely IN the effort
to secure and mold trade. Everything was
given to the consumer with but little result
other than a lessened volume OF trade and
lowering prices. IL IL estimated that not
only workmen, but large number Of en-
ployers also are favorable to an advance in
wages. The employers who hold that opinion
understand the best interests Of oil. and know
that too low prices OF either labor or pro-
duct are an injury to the entire trade.
The only fear Ia that In many lines tho
workers will get into ieverlsh haste for
higher rates, and may push things SO far as
to injuro their own prospects, This can
easily be avoided. Labor has been forced
to exercise patience for SO long that It should
be able to hold on n while longer. Values
are coming up throughout the entire country,
and material advance in the price OF labor
Is merely u question OF time. Higher wages,
higher prices. more activity and increased
consumption will drive away the clouds that
have lowered over the business interests OF
the country during the past two years. These
conditions can 10 reached without any con-
tlict between labor and capital II u little com
mon sense and patience a.c used.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
SO few women know how to use dry
goods after they get them.
Summer Activities.

II one were TO attempt to enumerate and
classify the sports OF summer, he would have
Il large job on hand, but ut glance we know
that thousands are engaged in these pastimes
of land and water. The use of physical and
muscular eXertion is immense, and as re-
suit tho rough usage brings about sprains,
hurts, bruises, wounds and cuts, for which
the greatest and surest cure IL St. Jacobs
Oil. All sportsmen know and acknowledge
this, as also raisers and trainers of fine
horses, and breeders Of fine cattle. 1t IL the
sportsmen's best reliance and is kept on
hand accordingly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

cures. Thousands write that they suf-
fered intensely with nervousness and
were cured by this great medicine.
The building-up powers of Hoods Sar-
saparilla are wonderful. Even few
doses are sufficient to create an appe-
tite, and from that time on it's heal
ing, purifying, strengthening effects
are plainly felt. The nerves become
stronger, the sleep becomes natural and
refreshing, the hands and limbs become
steady, and soon ''life seem to go on
without effort" aud perfect health
is restored. Such is the work which
Hoods Sarsaparilla is doing for hum
dreds of women today.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
Women Only Know

how much they suffer when nervous,
reak and tired.
Nervous prostration is lingering,
lacking, living death to those afflicted,
Ihoush wholly incomprehensible to
[,bers. The cause OF this condition
4 impure and insufficient Blood.
Make the blood pure. give 1T vitality
md il will properly feed the nerves
Ind make them strong. Hoods Sar-
raparilla cures nervousness becauss il
Lcts directly upon the blood, making
n rich and pure and endowing it with
kitality and strengthening power. No
C,ber medicine has such record of
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanscs the sys-
TEN edectually, dispcls colds, head
aches and tevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
ducod, pleasing 70 the taste 9nd ac-
ccptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from IL most
healthy and agreeable substango., its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale j. 90
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRAGCiSC0. ca.
LOUISVILLE. H. rev r0Rk ~
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
The Banjo.

photographers have agreed that
"banjo" is q corruption of the Spanish
"bandore," which has words of simi-
lar sound, spelling and significance In
many tongues. 1t is quite likely that
the Arabs, In their conquest or by
trade may have introduced the guitar
and banjo into Western Africa, whence
It was brought to this country.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
Ten Per Cent. Advance.

The Salem Wire Nail Company OF Findley
o., has given notice to Its employees of vol
untary advance OF 10 per cent. in wages, to
TO take effect on June /. The same advance
will be made at the mills OF the Findley Com.
pany, In Salem, and the increase will effect
5000 men. The advance Is rendered possible
by the revival In the iron and steel business.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
ction Sale Of

-vr,uSv a., ,",t'uu>t! res, put they
are very sour at tSis season of tho
year. Shc-Of course; but ! think
will take n few. one cannot expect
strawberries TO bc nj their best In
March. you know.-IIarlcm Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
Wages Advan ced.

Another surprise In Industrial circles oc-
Cured when Jones d Laughlins, operating
the big American iron works, voluntarily ad-
vanced the wages OF all skilled workers 10
per cent. The wages OF the day laborers are
not changed, and remain at sl.20. About
1000 men will be affected by the advance.
The Republic iron works on the South side,
Pittsburg, will resume on Monday and pay
Almalgamated Association prices. About
500 men are employed at these works.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

The only friends who are not ashamed
of you I'm your shabby clothes are the
friends whose clothes are shabber
than your own.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23
Oil.
NEW YORK Mn

NEW YORK, May is-Petroleum steady;
closed at si1g bid.
OIL CITY, Pa, May ls-National transit cer-
tincates opened at si.7s; highest lie; lowest
l72i closed La
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

Working people need clear heads, sound
sleep and good digestion for II sickness comes,
what theni 1t is cheaper TO keep well. That
queer feeling" springs IRON INDIGESTION.
alarmed and send FOR the doctor. No need OF
that. A box OF Ripans Tabules will set you
right and keep gu right; SO you can eat, sleep
and work. Ask the druggist for them.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

After six years suffering, ! was cured by
Piso's Cure,-MARY THOMSON, 29l6 Ohio Avenue
Allegheny, Pa, March ~, 1884:
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, sOftens the gums. reduces intlami
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. % c. bottl,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

American vessels have almost exter
minated the walrus and whale In man,
Northern waters.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

Glue made out Of reindeer horns is con-
sidered the best In existence.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

DR.. Kilmer's SwAMP-RooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and consultation free.
Laboratory Binghampton, MY.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-23

J. G. Simpson, Marques, w. Va, says
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me of u very bad
case OF catarrh." Druggists sell 1t. 7jc.