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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
An Aniss al Party.

An animal party is an interesting
evenings advertisement. The person or
persons giving the entertainment must
prepare before the guests arrive, list
of different animals, writing each clear
ly on a line by itself, and numbering
them from one to the number of the
guests who will be present at the enter
tainment. Small slips Of paper must
also be ready, with a number on each
corresponding to one of the numbers
of the animals, and as many slips
and numbers as there are animals.
These slips must be folded 50 that the
numbers do not show, and put in
bowl or hat. To each guest is given
large sheet of brown wrapping paper
and colored crayon pencil, and then
is passed the bowl containing the slips.
AS each guest unfolds the slip that he
or she has drawn and reads the num-
Der: and then refers to the list of ami.
mails, which should be pinned lip in
conspicuous place, each finds the
animal that he or she is expected to
make a picture of and begins to work.
About fifteen minutes is allowed for the
drawings. and after all these are
handed to the hostess, on each drawing
being the number that was on the slip
that the person who made it had, but
no ones name. These drawings are
then pinned up about the room, and
judgment is passed on Them. Everyone
casts a vote, and the number Of the
one voted by the majority to be the best
corresponds to that number is given the
prize. Such all entertainment fur
nishes much fun if the hostess IS in
genious in preparing the list of animals,
which should include some that are out
OF the ordinary line and unfamiliar.-
Boston Budget.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
Glads:one's Home,

a discussion having recently arisen
with regard to the proprietorshjp of Ha-
warden castle, the residence of the
Grand Old Man." it may be as we'll to
point out that the estate does not belong
to the greatest of English statesmen but
to Sir Stephen Glynne; the eldest brother
OF old Mrs: Gladstone. and when he died
a bachelor he willed the place not TO his
sister nor to her husband but to the lat
ter's eldest son, now dead: and through
whom it has passed to the eldest boy.
lad of IA, at Elton. Sir Stephen how
ever, stipulated that his sister and broth
the castle and estates during their lives
That this disposition of the place was in
no wise disagrceable to the Grand Old
Man is apparent from the fact that he
has devoted the $1,UW,U0O which he re-
ceived in the shape of a beuuest from his
parents and other relatives Of the Glad
stone family in great part to the pur-
chase of land destined to increase the
estate, which. with its valuable collier
les. claypits, ETC., now yields an income
of $4,000 a year:
Not that Mr.. Gladstone has by any
means this sum at his disposal to spend.
On the contrary, he has often in the
course of his public life been III pecuni-
airy straits; this, too, in spite of his fame
as the foremost iinancier Of the Nictorian
era. Indeed, he was compelled on one
occasion to sell his library, constituting
the collection of a lifetime. on another
occasion to put up at auction his cher
ished and valuable collection of china.
while on yet a third Occasion he had to
sell his town house in Carlton gardens,
being now dependent Upon the hospital
ity of friends such as Lord Rent!el when
ever ne max stay in London.-New
York World.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
A Flock If Rahtd Sheen.

ravia, Pa. recently. It was no less than
flock of mad sheep. The sheep were
the property Of James Kelso, wealthy
farmer. They at first appeared to be
restless, and. afterward took great dis
like to water. They soon showed un-
mistakable signs Of hydrophobia, and
snapI,ed at each other and made d queer
noise that somewhat resembled the
growing Of q dog. One of them chased
q woman who was passing - the road
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
Dog Wanted to Play.

l saw woman do courageous act iii
San Rafael yesterday, says the San
Francisco Post. Some little children
were playing ball on the street when
a big black dog ran up and sprang
at 6-year-old boy. lie threw up both
hands and screamed. The dog sprang
toward him again, but did not quite
reach him. The little fellow was par
alyzed with fear and could do nothing
but scream as the dog made repeated
springs at him.
street saw the little fellows peril and
looked around for help. Then Selling a
large stone she ran up and hurled it at
the brute. 1t turned tail and ran down
the street as fast as it could go till it
overlook the stone. picked it up, trotte;l
back, laid it at the woman's feet and
stood wagging it's tail for her to throw
it again.
The dog wanted to play ball, too.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
..On the Increase.

The practice Of cremation is increasing
in France, but increasing very slowly
SO far as the general public is concerned.
& The furnace would often be idle were It
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
The Isaritza Revivih> Obsolete Forms
q tIts>n NJ

The Isaritza Revivih. Obsolete Forms.
The Tsaritza of Russia has decreed
that several obsolete forms of Russian
court etiquette are to be revived. and
the result will probably be the introduce
ton of several striking and picturesque
customs. Her imperial majesty has also
ordained that all ladies received by her
shall kiss her hand. presentations being
made after the English fashion This
is rather 4 blow to the Russian ladies,
who infinitely prefer the Dowa;-er En-
press Maria Feodorovna' gracious man
ner of dispensing with the mcr- cere-
monious hand-kiss and bestoving a
friendly shake instead. While all the
ladies, however, and most of the men.
hasten to perform the revived mode Of
greeting with as much grace as possible,
the French ambassador, Count. Monte
bello, and few others have firmly de:
clined to accede to the innovation; and
while the Tsaritza offers her hand to
the count to be kissed he contents himself
with ignoring her intention and giving
it n respectful but firm shake instead,
bowling politely, but not particularly
deeply, The motive of the act is, need
less to add, not disrespectful. but is ell
dowed by some with a political sieniti-
canoe, and held to testify to the terms
on which France stands with her ally.
To the feminine mind, all the same, t
would seem more natural if the ambassa-
dor eOncurred with her ma jesty's wishes
on the subject, and more in keeping
with the bearing of II gallant French
man.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24

Hyde Park Is full Of bicyclists, chief
Nv ladies, ID the early morning.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
In Memory of Brooks.

The memory of Phillips Brooks is kept
green in Boston by relating anecdotes
The stranger in town may be entertained
with chestnuts without being aware of
the fact. But most of the stories are 50
good that one listens attentively and
says to himself that they may be worked
in elsewhere. One story is that the
preacher was walking along IL street
where the house fronts are on the inner
line Of the sidewalks, the doorways be-
ing in reccsses. Just as he passed
doorway little chap pulled bell knob
and darted up the street. CHANGING back
at the preacher. he shouted: "Now~ run
like the devil" 1t is said that the preach
er told the story in an inimitable man.
mar
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
Good Evidence.

One day Pat Delaney applied before
the borough magistrates in Yorkshire
for beerhouse license. On being
asked if lie had anyone in court to speak
to on his behalf as to his character. Pat
looked round and said: s. !
eyes. yer worships, the chief con
sta BILE"
Me- said the chief constable; "why,
don't know the man."
Pat said: T.. ''Your worships, / have
lived in this town twenty years. and
the chief constable doesn't know me.
Isn't that good enough for yeza If I'd
had a bud character he would have:
known me. = 1. !,
Pat got the license. Answers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
A Birdhouse on a Mountain r y,


On the nothern slope of Mount Tamal-
GUS trails leading up from Ross valley,
is one of the most interesting looking
birdhouses to be found anywhere. The
miniature house itself is not so unusual
looking, but its position is so strange one
there?'
The tiny structure is fastened to the
top of one of the highest pine trees in
the vicinity. The treee is dead, and per
haps has been for some time. The top
is at least seventy feet from the ground.
The trunk is very slender and even if
the tree were young aud sprinyy would
not support a man 50 that ne could climb
to the top and nail the birdhouse in
place.
How long the birdhouse has been in it's
present position is another question hard
ly possible to answer. It looks weather.
Worn, but seems to be in good condition
otherwise, The supports that fasten it
to the tree are apparently strong enough
to hold it in it's. present position for
long while.
Nobody living in the vicinity knows
anything about the origin of the bird
house. Some say it has been there for.
twenty years and others say only a
short time. There seems but one solution
of the way in which it got into it's pres
number OF: years ago, when the pine tree
was younger, another tree grew close to
it, up which somebody climbed and fast
eDed the birdhouse. in place. The tree
that was used as a ladder was afterward
cut down. The quaint: old structure on
it's lofty perch always seenM,to have ten
ants.-San Francisco Call:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-04-24
Cats Like Oysters.

1.-The greatest epicures In the. matter
of oysters that ever knew Of. said
Jack the oystcrman. "are couple of
cats. pets about the house here. +. They're
passionately fond of oysters, and guess
each one of them could eat couple of
dozen. day if they got the chance. Il
peculiar thing about them is that they
wouldn't think of eating an oyster un-
less they got it on the half-shell. /
might offer them 100 shelled in dish,
but they's turn up their noses and walk
away. It funny, but here's another
thing that shows the sagacity of an oys-
tcr-eating cat; and cats, by the way,
when they take to oysters at all, simply
go wild over them. A friend of mine
has young Maltese cat that eats oys-
tiers like a fend., Once a week the fami-
" has oysters, and that cat seems to
know just when the oysters are coming,
for it goes across the street to the mar
ket and watches for the oysteriifan to
start out with the oysters for its mas
ter's house. Then the cat runs along
after him, Jumping up at The kettle and
going through all sorts Of crazy antics
until the house is reached. The servant
girl has to give the cat dozen or more
oysters before it is satisfied. "-Philadel-
phia Record. sg
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-25
POLITICAL NOTES.

It becomes more likely every day tina;
tie free silyerites will have a majority in
the Chicago Convention. This will give
them the power 10 make the platform;
but when il comes to the nomination oi
candidates, they will be confronted by the
two thirds rule, which is one of the cher
ished conditions of their party. Therein
lies the only hope of the sound money
contingent in case it fails to secure a
majority of the delegates. Iflt can mus
ter over one third of the strength of the
Convention, and enforce the two-thirds
rule, it can preveut the nomination of
free silver candidates for President and
Vice President, and compel the other side
to put gold standard candidates on its
platform, or make no nominations. This
course is being urged BY some of the Dem
ocrstic sound money organs as an alter
native to be preferred TO boiling. But the
fact sh ould not be overlooked that the
success of such plan involves the neces-
sity of sdherance to the two-thirds rule
by both sides; and there is no assurance
that the free silverites will consent to be
beaten in that way when they can sbro-
gate the two thirds rule by their own
votes, and make nominations according to
the majority rule.
W ltu ledIluI eye auu cUupIt NlsdRts
handful of men who must have free silver
or nothing formally sec eded from the Rep
ublican party at st. Louis. The virtual
secession took place last Winter at Wash
ington when group of five Senators, three
of whom seeded, placed an embargo on
all revenue and tariff legislation until
free silver coinage should be granted.
That was the parting ways. That action
helped to stiffen the backbone of the
party and prompt the clear aud unequiv-
ocal declaration for maintaining the exist
ing gold standard at which these silver
men rebel. Unintentionaly these seceders
have done the Republican party service.
By their extreme and belligerent attitude
on the silver question they discouraged
all thought of compromise declaration
By leaving the party they disembarrass
il of an allegiance that had become incom-
patible and inharmonious and hindrsnce
10 intelligent expression and decided &C
tion.-Press.
An alleged error in the tabulation of the |
Democratic vote on Co. Commissioner has |
1een discovered, which if correct would |
'ut Louden votes ahead of Reiber.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-25

Here is a nutshell biography and study
OF Major William Mckinley, of Ohio,
nominated for President of the United
States at ST. Louis, Mo; Thursday, June
18th, 1906
Ages years.
irthplace-Niles, Q.
Birthday-January 29th, IS45.
Ancestry y-Scotch-Irish.
ntage-Seventh child OF William and
Nancy Mckinley, nee Allison.
Height-Five feet eight inches.
Weight-ISo pounds
Complexion-Darix
Hair-Black. tinged with gray.
Temperament-San
MauueT-De Deliberate.
Habits-Extremely temperate, smokes.
Mood-Restful, but an appreciative audi
tor for a good story.
Social relations Married, but has no liv-
ing children.
Religious Observation-Disclosures
His Fortune-S2o, 600.
His W1fe's 900.
His First School teacher.
Military Career-Enlisted in Company Z,
Twenty-third Ohio in June, 1861.
First Distinction-Won at Antietam.
Lart Important Battle-At Cedar Creek
His Profession-Lawyer;ad admitted in 1867.
His First Ofice-District Attorney of
Stark county, o.
Public Career-Fourteen years in Con-
gress and four years Governor of Ohio.
His Favorite Dress-Black.
His Musical Taste-Light airs and bal
lads
His Favorite Novel-Has not read ro-
rnances in recent years.
His Favorite Reading-Public documents,
history and economics.
His Fayorite Subject-Tariff.
His Favorite Amusement-Say he hasn't
any
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-25
MILLERSTOWN.

Frank ladder started on a trip for pleas
ure, last Monday via Buffalo and the
| lakes.
Lightning struck the house of Isaac
kepple near Buena Vista Sunday, doing
considerable damage.
Charley DeWolf has returned from Ale.
gheny College, Meadville.
Mrs. Campbell, of Butler was Mrs. F.
Murphy's guest on Tuesday.
Forquer's electric plant is finally in iulI
operation. The business places and streets
adjacent to the Forquer house were bril-
lisntly lighted Monday night by a test OF
the capacity of the engine and dynamo.
Mrs. Perry Bell, of Wylis Ave. Pitts
burg Pa. is visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Gilmore and little
daughter left yesterday for ten days visit
with relatives and friends in Crawford Co.
The fronts of Hoch Bros. hardware
store and the Central house have been
treated to several coats of paint which
gives thrifty appearance to those well
known establishments.
DR.. W. L. DeWolf has removed to his
elegant nav residence on Central Ave.
Mr.. J. 7. Evans, son and nephew have
returned from a weeks fishing trip and re-
port good time-nothing was said about
the catch however
DIR. N. r. Thomas, of Cambridge bo-o. is
the guest of his brother DR.. G. D. Thomas
Mrs L. A. Gibson is the guest of her
Aunt, Mrs. Gilbert at Mentor, o.
Miss Kerr was in Pittsburg, Saturday.
Plof Painters Select School closed, Sat
urday
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-25
A Fearful Arrangement.

There Is no denying the fact that the
Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker, Senator
elect from Ohio, can clothe ideas in proper
language, and he always has o bounteous
store Of ideas on tap. When he named
Major Mckinley at the St. Louis conven
tion, he landed body blows on the Demo
racy from the very start. We herewith
quote the opening sentences of Foraker g
nominating speech. They are good read
ng and ought to be printed in every Re-
publican newspaper in the land. Read
them.
'Mr. President and Gentlemen of the
Convention: 1t would be exceedingly diff
ticnlt if not entirely impossible TO exagger-
ate the diSagceeable situation of the last
four years. The grand aggregate of tho
multitucinous bad results of Democratic
National Administration may be summed
up as one stupendous disaster. 1t has
been disaster, however, not without at
least this one redeeming festure-that it
has been fair; nobody has escaped. Loud
laughter.
at has fallen equally and alike on all
sections of the country and on all classes
of cur people; the just and the unjust, the
Republican and the Democrat, the nch
and tie poor, the high and the low, have
suffered in common. Poverty and dis
tress have overtsken business; shrunken
values have dissipated fortunes; deficien-
clos OF revenue have Impoverished the
Government, while bond issues and bond
synGIcates have discreditcd and scandal
lied the country.
"Over against that fearful penalty is,
how ever, to be set down one great, pleased
compensatory result-it has destroyed the
Democratic party" [Cneers and laughter.l
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-25
The Excitement
is NOW ON!
Facts as Big as Facts Can
Be Telling the Story of
a Coming New and
THRIVING ZELIENOPLE.
One Hundred Men Now on the Grounds
Erecting the Structures that are to
Live as the First Monuments of n
Great Industrial Center,

Healthful, picturesque, conservative,
practical Zelienople, with its 1000 sub
stantial citizens, good schools and churches
| nestled in the lap Of natures blessings is
| now on the verge of bound into an indus
| trial prominence that will arouse and
interest all who are seeking better homes
| and better prosperity.
The new manufacturing industries that
have been brought to the new town that is
now building on the edge of the old town.
and extending some three-fOurths of mile
into Jackson township, are being put up
with such will and energy as create
public enthusiasm. One hundred work
men are alredy on the grounds, and pre-
parations are being made for a big lot sale,
commencing July 18th when all the
evidences will be at hand to show every
possible investor the sound, safe opportu-
mites that exist for judicious, money-grow
ing investments.
The Blackham Manufacturing Com
pany's works. the principal industry, will
give employment to some 800 mechanics
of the highest skill as all of their products
(tiuest enameled baths and orcelain spec
islties) are made by secret process, requir-
ing special care in their manufacture.
Their plant will cover some seven acres,
while the premises and shops of the Pitts
burg Granite Wool Company, Kavanaugh
Machine Works, canning factory and
coffee and. spice mills Will require five
acres more.
The foundations for the Granite Wool
Works are almost completed, and ground
will be brokea for the other industries as
soon as plans can be put in shspe
A total of between 500 and 600 operatives
will be employed, assuring an increased
population which may be Onservatively
estimated at 5000.
The Zolienople Extension Company, the
organization that has brought about this
great industrial revolution for Zelisnople.
have offices within stones throw Of the
imposing twO-story depot now being erect
ed by the Pittsburg d Western railroad
The new depot is some 3, 900 feet west Of
the old depot, and the old one will be
abandoned and the new one occupied as
soon as the latter is completed. This will
change the course of travel TO up Walnut
and Zeigler streets, the latter of which will
be the main or business thCroughfsre
Lots were never offered at such low
prices and reasonable terms as will rule at
this opening sale. WOrkmen must be
secured for the new industries, aud very
inducement will be made to get them here
in time to start the manufactures as soon
as the same are p and ready.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-06-25
DEATHS.

MILLEN her home in Harmony
June 10 1896, Mrs. George Milleman
aged g. years
BLAKE-June Il. 1896 Charles G Blake,
Prospect aged % years months and
Is days.
Charley was 4 member of PrOspec,
Presbyterian church and 9. E He ives
dearly beloved by all who knew him for
his kind, generous and loving disposition
He will be sadly missed IN the home
circle and among his many friends
The bereaYed parents have the sincere
sympathy of all
Can it be so, that one so young,
Is mouldering meath tte sod.
Where of: in childhood's happy dsys
His feet has lightly trod.
No more that loving boy is seen.
To please his parents eye;
Our dear, young friend sn kind and
true,
Is in eternity.
Yes, he is gone ere life had flung
One cloud upon his way,
Gone IN his beauty bright and young
To dwell in endless day.
Would our longing love recall him
DdNh w lulc NUIlU VI care huu eITlIc.
From the golden streets of Heaven,
To II e paths of human liie.
No, be tharkGll that eur Father
Took him to that glorious gosl,
Ere one grief had dimmed his spirit,
Or one sin had stained his soul.
o, weep not, o, mourn not,
For death is our lot,
But, o joyful knowledge,
The soul dieth not
A FRIEND.
OBITUARY NOTES,
Geo, Beilstein, Jr., a veil known butch
sr of Allegheny died at his home, $40 E.
Ohio ST. last Friday.
Benz II. Bristow, Secretary of the
Treasury during Grants administration,
lied at his home in n. Y Monday.
Mrs. Joha Donaldson died at the resi-
lsnee Of her son Thomas, in Kensington,
7est erdaY morning.