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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1897-12-10
Short Skirts for Travelinc,

Women are branching out further and
further since the bicycle period began,
and now another step is taken owing to
the riding of the silent steed. 1t is as
tonishing to find how many women of all
ages and sizes travel in their bicycle
suits, not merely when journeying by rail
to some good place for hiking, but in re-
gions where it isn't worth while to take
their wheels along, and often upon trips
where it is just plain travelling, with no
intention of settling down anywhere. So
common has the attire become for tour
lists that it hardly causes stare.
Looks of envy from the long-skirtcl
women are about the only demonstration
that it calls forth. In a short skirt the
traveller can defy rain, WEAKNESS,
warmth, heavy satchcls and pretty nearly
every other i'll that tourist flesh is heir
to. There need be no question about the
elegance Of the garb. a few inches less
of skirt i'll no way inttrfcres with tit or
finish, and, as Il matter of fact, most
such suits are the smartest of the smart.
bearing the irreproachab bic tailor stamp
1t is noticeable that the wearers are in
variably women distinguished by an ex-
preston of great good sense. They are
not the strong minded or radical sort at
all, but they are plainly women with
minds of their own, and pretty contented
minds. too.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1897-12-10
Use of the Right and Left Hands

There are many senseess customs
which have such a hold on civilized hui
mainly that it would be difficult to do
away with them, and so long as they are
comparatively .ft,nIi..>s life is too short
to make vigorous efforts to combat them
One of these hab bits is the RELOCATING of
the left hand. which was certainly in
tended for use as much as the right, to a
secondary position. 1t would be almost
impossible. of course, for grown person
to unlearn this habit, but it is foolish
for Il mother to insist on a child's acc1uir-
ing it.
On the contrary, she should do moth
ing of the kind. 1t will be noted that
what are called left-handed people do not
often use their left hand exclusively, but
are usually ambideXtrous, making use of
either hand as best suits their purpose.
This is not awkward, and only looks so
because we are judging from an artificial
standpoint. 1t is certainly desirable to
be able to use the left and right hands
equally we'll, and no child should be re-
buked for doing so. There are few more
absurd practices than forcing an ambi-
dextrous child into using his right hand
to the exclusion Of his left. There are
many well-known cases in which the
right hand has been lost in battle or by
accident. and the left hand has taken it's
place. Workmen are often right and left
handed, and when this is the case the
man is able to accomplish his work more
rapidly and with less fatigue than those
who can use only the right. We GER
tainly should not cripple our children by
compelling them to use one hand.-New
York Trihunn
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1897-12-10
How to Avoid Colds.

The best and the only way to escape
colds is to meet the causes that produce
them and not to run from them, says the
Youths Companion
Let the body be hardened by cold
sponge bath, or even cold plunge. fol-
lowed by brisk rubbing with a
''scratchy' towel, every morning. Let
the clothing be adapted to the season,
though always as light as possible, but
keep the neck uncovered-lo turned-up
coat collar, no muller, no boa. Never let
the temperature in the house rise above
20 degrees in the winter. Air every room
systematically every day, no matter what
the outdoor temperature may be. Always
have fresh air in the bedroom: there is
nothing poisonous in might air." popular
belief to the contrary Notwithstanding.
In Il word, don't be always afraid of
catching cold; don't coddle, but meet cold
and wet and changes of temperature like
a man-or, rather, like horse-and you
will then run a better chance of being as
strong as a horse.
OF course, you must strengthen your ar
NOR where it is weak, but if you recognize
in yourself weak place, "cold spot, "
don't cover it up with more clothes, but
tougher it, and tougher your entire body
until it is one homogeneous resistant
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1897-12-10
The Soothing Power of Work.


When an excitable child has nothing
more to do all day long than play, the lit
tie fancy and imagination spend them
selves in ceaseless change. But if Il little
real work be given, the tiny mind must
hold itself steady in order to accomplish
the task, and during the brief period the
overstrained nerves get a rest. TO be
sure, the nerves are in use while the little
task is under way, but the slight sus-
tanned effort has tonic effect. Other
faculties have chance to come into play,
which give the balance which purposeless
play cannot give. The ambition is stirred,
the mind is steadied, continuity Of purpose
begins, and the excitable nature gets u
short period of actual calm.
But says an alarmist, ''you would not
have a slender child like mine do any
work? The doctor says I must let her
run wild till she gets strong body, and
then she will learn fast enough"
Yes, do mean that just such children
as yours would be helped out of their
nervous condition if they had work-study
of some kind. Granted if their play
could frequently be guided by wise adult
mind that the same . results . could be
gained; but it 10 not 90 guided, and the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1897-12-10

play only aggravates the trouble. Of
course the tasks must be SMALL the les
sons brief, but given carefully and gradu.
ally, the nervous system comes under COLI
troll, and us Il result the bodily health inn
proves in a way that all the outdoor ex-
ercise and medicine could not bring about.
1t astonishes you? 1t has astonished
others many times, and yet it is true, for
l have watched the results many times,
and seen slender children grow strong,
quiet, self-controlled. under the power Of
work fitted to their strength. Do not
wait too long. This excessive excitability
grows apace, and every week increases
the child's lack of poise of body and mind.
-Harper's Bazaar
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1897-12-10
The Woman with q Mission,

1t is surprising to know how many
women there are with deep and burn
ing interest in Humanity with big II.
Individual humanity, us represented by
those who have direct claims upon them,
does not interest them in the least. Their
own husbands, their own children. do not
Evening star., 1897-06-12

of stone for the bridges and buildings of
Philadelphia.
Robert Brent writes from Acquia "a No
vember, 1871, to his brother Daniel in
Philadelphia: "a load of stone would have
been sent some time ago to Philadelphia
could vessel have been got. When one is
to be got it will be shipped" About this
same time. February, 1791, Daniel writes
to Robert, and it is a subject with
which we are thoroughly familiar and ap-
preciate, that he would like to get Billy
(his brother) place under the govern
ment; that there were thirty to forty appli-
were of the most exemplary character and
had the strongest influence"
r-. Act of Incorporation.
The bill for the location of the general
government at a permanent seat was
passed and received the Presidents ap-
proval July 18. 1890. The subject first
came up in the House of Representatives
August %, 1859, on a motion by Mr.. Scott
Of Pennsylvania that a permanent resi-
dence ought to be fixed for the general
government" In January, 1891, Washing
ton appointed Thomas johnson, Daniel
Carroll of Maryland and DR.. David Stuart
of Virginia as commissioners for the ter
Fitory of Columbia This superintendent
of the city continued until May, 1902, when
the board of commissioners was abolished.
The act Incorporating the Inhabitants of
the city of Washington, in the District of
Columbia" was passed by Congress, and
approved the Sd of May, 1892. by which
act the President appointed the mayor an
nually, and the two branches Of the coun-
gil were elected by the people.
: Robert Brent was appointed by President
Jefferson June 1, 1902, mayor of the city
of Washington, and was reappointed each
year for ten successive terms. He several
times accepted the Office under protest,
and finally declined to serve longer. He
served until the second Monday in June,
1872, when, by act of Congress, passed
May 4, 1912, the duty of electing a mayor
devolced on the city council.
The letter of President Jefferson to Robert
Brent, rendering him the mayoralty, and
Evening star., 1897-06-12

ed that day by the corporation of the city of
Washington: w That the seal of the city Of
w Washington shall be the representation of
an edlnce supported on fifteen columns
having the word Washington at the ton:
the words City Seal with the figures 1902
at the bottom and the motto Union be-
meath the dome"
The city council was very active in the
passage of many ordinances for the publi.,
good and beautifying the city. They or
ganlzed school board encouraged the es-
tablishment of a university for young men,
appointed supervisors of markets, organ
lied police force made appropriations
for opening and repairing streets: for the
repair of pumps and wells: established a
hre department and purchased several fire
engines and protected the city by the pas
sage or various stringent fire ordinances.
among some of the very many of the
acts passed and receiving the approval of
the mayor IN Robert Brents time are the
following:
An ordinance approved October 6, 1902,
was the establishment of the Center mar
ket on the south side Of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. between 9TH and 9th streets, west
Evening star., 1897-06-12
First Chief Magistrate Of Washing
ton City.
FOR TEN YEARS BE HELD TIE PLACE
He Was Repeatedly Appointed by
the President. -
PEREMPTORILY DECLINED

At the meeting Of the Columbia Historical
Society Tuesday evening the following
| most carefully prepared account Of the life
| and services Of Robert Brent, Washing.
toms first mayor. 1S02-lS12,. was read by
DR.. ]. D. Morgan: .r,.,.
Robert Brent, the first mayor of Wash
ington city, in the District Of Columbia,
| was born, 1864. at Woodstoek estate in the
town of Acquia, in Stafford county, Va,..
and was the second son of Robert Brent
| and Anne Carroll. His mbtheri Anne was
the daughter Of Daniel Carroll of Mont
gomery county, Maryland, ana sister of
Archbishop John Carroll, scand after her
husbands death In Stafford county, Vir-
ginia, in 1fS0, she removed to the residence
of her only daughter, Mrs George Digges.
| at Green Hill. Prince Georges county, Nd,
where she departed this life 1904. .z- -
George Brent, the great-great-grand-
father of Robert Brent. the mayor. was
the first of the Woodstock or Acquia
| branch of the Brent family who came to
America. and was a man of much influence
and ability. OF g.
Robert Brent, the mayor and the fifth in
the line of descent in America was mar
ried in 1887 to Mary, the eldest daughter
of Motley Young of Prince Georges coun-
ty, one of the original proprietors of Wash
ington. Robert Brent lived for number
OF years with his father-in-law at the COM
Portable and substantial residence known
as the Mansion House, which was located
on q street between 9th and 10th streets
southwest. Mr.. Young had the greatest
admiration for his son-in-law, and felt for
him the attachment Of father for a ia.
vorite son. Robert Brent had two children
Eleanor, who married Joseph Pearson of
North Carolina, and Robert Young Brent,
who married in 1914 Eliza. the daughter
Of John Carere of Baltimore, and in 1872
Harriet the daughter of Garrett Cott-
ringer Of Philadelphia He continued to
live at the Mansion House until after his
wifes death and that of his father-in-law.
who made him one of his executors.
A Friend of L'Enfant.
Before the assumption by; Congress of
the jurisdiction of the District of Colum-
bia, comprehending the family seat of Mr..
Motley Young, Mr.. Brent was extensively
employed in various trusts, both public
and private, for the states and individuals.
Maj. L'Enfant was among one of the
many who often sought the hospitality. Of
the Mansion House, and there many pros
and cons were INDUCED in as to the proper
way to lay out the city. The quarries at
Acquia, in which Robert Brent was in
tereSted, led to much acrimonious discus
sion. Under date 20 February, 1892, Not
ley Young writes that on the day they be-
gan to pull down Mr. Carrolls house Maj.
hearing that Maj. L Enfant was going TO
Virginia, requested him to take letter for
her as far as Acquia," the home of the
Brents.
About this time there arose some misun-
derstanding between Messrs. Gibson and
Brent, the lessons of the quarries at Ac-
quia, and Maj. LEnfant concerning the
Evening star., 1897-06-12

Sydney, Australia, has . dashlight town
clock. % that the correct time may b seen
miles away.
Mrs. Stewart Harper OF Moline, m,
found $1,000 worth Of diamonds IN an asH
heap. They had been thrown with waste
paper in the fireplace four years ago.
''Want'' ads. In The Star pay beosuss
tAeV bring snsWerR
Evening star., 1897-06-12

acceptance Of the appointment OF mayor
under the late act of Congress for incor-
porating this city.
Although feel great difildence in the tai
ents possess for executing that duty, in
manner which may afford general salts
faction. yet feeling 1t duty to contribute
my feeble aid for the public service, win
venture upon its duties.
beg you sir to accept my thanks for
the honor which you are about to confer
you have been pleased to communicate 1t.
will. with pleasure. accept your polite
invitation to dinner on Friday next. With
sentiments Of much respect and esteem 1
have the honor to be, Sir,
Your Obt. Ser.
ROBERT BRENT.
Thomas JeRerson. President of the United
States OF America.
70 .iass .~aen th..e presents shan come.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

his (Robert Brent's) reply will now be read.
Also the original commission of the ap-
pointment Of Robert Brent, mayor of the
city Of Washington.
WASHINGTON, June 3, 1902.
Dear Sir: The act of Congress incorporat-
ing the city of Washington has confided
to the President Of the United States the
appointment of the mayor of the city. AS
the agency of that officer will be immedi-
ately requisite, 1 am desirous to avail the
city of your services in it. if you will per-
NIT me to send you the commission. I will
ask the favor of an answer to this PROPOSE
ton.
Will you also do me that Of dining with
me the day after tomorrow CFriday) at half
after three? Accept my friendly and re-
spectful salutations.
= TIL. JEFFERSON.
Robert Brent, Esq.
Accepts the Appointment.
-. WASHINGTON, June 3, 1902.
Dear Sir: I have had the honor Of re-
ceiving your favor of this date. asking my
Evening star., 1897-06-12
DON'T BE FAT AND SICK IN HOT WEATHER

'.Wapola, Mass, Jan. 81 1897. Mess-e I0riac
L Co. Gentlemen During the past month i have
been taking DR. EdisOns OBESITY Pills and Sal.
Tor reduction In weight also for shortness OF
advertised Singing does fatigue me as IL ,lsed
to before taxing the Pills and Salt and find the
great reduction In weight las improved INV health
In many ways. Ny duties the stage are ku,.h
me from filling positions which how. thanks To the
Use of the Pills aid Salt, readily do without
discomfort
The following is FROM Mr. George c. Shroeder
OILS and Gas, Gas Appliances. Light, Fuel and
Power. l34i 9th ST. NV, Washington DC:
''N<ssrs- Loring * 90. Gentlemen: / used you-
consisting of Dr. EdsOn's Pills and Salt and Dr.
Edisou's Obesity Band. reduce il possible NV
surplus weight In six weeks lost from their use
90 lbs In weight, coming down from $50 TO 81.
cnt iois as you recommend 1t TO he, and YOU have
ray consent 10 make public OF this statement"
Obesity Salt. 81 bottle; Obesity Pills 81 50 a
bottle. THESE GOODS ARE KEPT IN SI.l1'J< nv
LEADING RETAII. DRUGGISTS
Written guarantee to refund the price II Dr.
Eiison Obesity Pills or Obesity Salt taken as
directed without god results. Write TO our NEW
YORK MEDICAL. DEPARTMENT or our CHICAGO
MEDICAL. DEPARTMENT for advice about vo,r
obesity or any other disease BE to writ. IL
rupturs't. Best truss ard treatment ever devised
General Agents for the United States. To insure
prompt reply mention department, and use only
TIE nearest address We sesd free How 10 Cure
Oaesiiy.
LORING 6 CO., DEPT. 8.
No. AZ WEST 22D ST, NEW YORK CITY
No 1l5 STATE ST, CHICAGO, ILL
ny25-tu.thSs.tf
ALL OF EDIsON's OBESITY REMEDIES. AS
vsn IS all Of Lo-i1g's Flesh producers. for sale
by G. G.. e. sIMMS,
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Adopting . Seal.

The first act passed by the frst and SEQ
ond chambers Of the city council Of Wash.
ington and approved By Mayor Robert
Brent, July 20. 1902. was q device Of seal
for the city OF Washington. That the spirit
Of unity 10 insepirably associated with the
glory Of our country ID well foreshadowed
IN that simple proposition. which was adopt
Evening star., 1897-06-12
} THE MAYORS HOME.

prices to be paid for the lease of the quar-
ries. whether 1900 or FL 800, and both
Daniel and Robert Brent defended their
uncle, George Brent, one of the lessons,
from imputations Of exorbitant charges
for the use of the Quarries. Daniel, un-
der date Of February 3, 1702, writing his
brother. Robert Brent, about the charges
made concerning the quarries. says we
must rescue the character; Of the Brents
from an imputation SO foul in its nature
and SO utterly devoid of truth"
These Quarrles furnished q great amount
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Kemsington
Art Squares
At tAbOut HALF

We've gotten notice that some big
shipments of kensington Art
Squares are going to be sent on to
us shortly. As the stock stands now
we haven't room for any more
goods. The only alternative is to
clear out part OF the stock now on
hand.
Here it goes at ALMOST HALF
REGULAR PRICES. All the new
spring patterns Acknowledgment
effects.
100 Allipo Extra Heavy Art
Evening star., 1897-06-12
Discovered and Perfected by

THE TURNER'S OF PHILADELPHIA
FO-MEIIA-The Infants Friend. the Invalds
BPnefactor A perfect food discovery
for The little and the weak.
BICOIA PILLS Make Blood and Trains make
Blue people Bright. and settle Eeryo Gus sank.
rupt6y.
UTAH KIDNEY BEANS The great discovery for
kidney and bladder troubles. They never fail
cure.
TURNER'S LITTLE LIVER TURNERS-A very
small pill. Turns your liver.
TARZINA-The only ointment for skin troubles
CIrtS piles.
WASHINGTON AGENrS-C Christian1 J. r
Cassin j c. Brown. Felix \. lievey Eir1onds &
Williams. A. NJ. Daa..ls. Chas S. Price Hurle-
baus' Pharmacy, +. II. Hafelfnger. J. 7. Fitz-
gerald William p. lIertst, J. Walter Hodges
John W. Jennings, F. p. Weller. Magruder's Drug
Store. Kings Drug Store, G.. G. c. Sinms A E
Acker, Edward Green VARS Pharniac,, Ctas
Hawkins. Frank PItzer, W. g. Duck.tt, Augustus
e. Taylor x Co. sam. I. Stott. Robt. T I'ywel
W. c. Williams. Ii. Z. yesterday, Maekan Bros
Flcmer, Bigiey < Lewis. kenner's Westminster
Pharmacy, Whitesiie & Walton, II. L. Quigley,
6. B. Bachrach- ALES4ANDRIA-E. s. Le1dbea ter
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Evening star., 1897-06-12

and prevent Its return-Carter's Little Liver Pills
This is not talk, but truth. One pin dose Seo
advertisement. Small pill. small dose. Small
price.
ANGQSTURA BTTTERS d known as the treat
regulator Of tho rif over Ia 1el3a.
,ss. 3 II sss s1ss1 ss ~ fef Z: sse.,.s =.
Evening star., 1897-06-12

ALL OF EDISON'S OBESITY REMEDIES AS
well IS all Of Lo-iRss Flesh producers for sale
by G. q. e. SI4fMS,
my22-u Cor. 18th st. AID y. Y. avenue
Evening star., 1897-06-12
A ST AGE BEAUTY.

RIDUCED IN FLESH AND MADE WELL AND
MORE COMELY By DR.. EDISON'S OBESITY
PILLS AND SALT-READ WHAT MISS SADIE
STEPHENS SAYS OF THIS TREATMENT.
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your professions of protection
trying to protect every thing
American, and with the doctrine
of America for Americans carried
out in good faith. | will tell
them how you stood here and vot-
ed mo, Just as the gentlemen on
this side, proclaiming the doctrine
of equality. equal rights to all
and special privileges to none,
voted no, too, and refused to
give back to their people that
which they claim will be stolen
from them by forms of law.
EQUALITY THE ESSENCE OF DEMO-
CRACY.
IF anybody wants to know
where ! stand, think he undcr-
stands it now. amnot ashamed
of the position. claim to be aS
good Il democrat aS ever walked
IN shoe leather, a~ understand Il
the principles Of democracy. that
l.. equality, equality, equality.
equality of opportunity, equality
pf h,t-i,,, 'I'., ,.. t.
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Young Lady Leaves Family Pray
cr- To Commit Suicil..

Covington, June 1S.-Immcd-
lately after family prayer this
morning, Miss Amelia Bacr, aged
twenty-five years, went into the
parlor and cut her throat from
ear to ear with her brothers raz-
or.
There was no known cause for
the suicide. She was wealthy.
popular and educated.
The coroner's verdict was tenn
porary insanity
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Probable Fatal Shooting.

Special to The State.
Livingston, June 2I.-This
evening at > O'Clock there was Il
shooting between j Y CAN'T, po-
lice, and j l. Banks. Can't re-
ceived one shot in the head, one
in leg and one in shoulder. Not
serious. Banks was hit two or
three times in breast; very dan
gerous.
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SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.

lcomplain, Served
STATE OF SOUTH CAEOLiNA
COUNTY on LANCASTER
Court ul Common Pleas.
Oh Ho|Ge, Plaintiff.
against
n w Wolfe, Defendant.
To the Dcfcudau; Il " Wolfe:
You are hereby summ,uci and re-
Iuired to answer the complaint in this
action, of which copy is herewith
served upon Nou aud to serve
q copy Of your answer to i've SAID COM
plant on the subscriber at his Office
at / aucastcr Court House, County Oi
Lancaster. and State OF south Caroli-
ma within twenty days afttr the ser
vice hereof, exclusive Of the day of
such service; aud II you fail TO answer
the complaint within the time afOE.s>
said the plaintiff in this action will
apply 20 the Court for the relief des
maUded i'm the complaint.
Dated April 9Th. 1897.
r. T. WYLIE.
PLAINTIFF Attorney.
ls.., w. s. f.. PORTER,
e. &. T.. l.. G..
TO u w Wolfe, non>resident Defend
ant:
Take notice that the summons and
complaint In the above action was Il
led in the Office Of w \ /, Porter,
clerk OF the circuit courtfor said Coun.
tv and State, at Lancaster Court
House. on the eth day OF April 1897.
Dated April 81, 1897.
X. f.. WYLIE,
PLAINTIFF Attorney
M2l-6H.
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Monday night lightning struck
a pine tree in RS IIapna's pas
ture in Bethesda, killing two of
his cows, another belonging to
one of Mr. Hanna's tenants and a
fourth to a tenant on n neighbor-
ing farm. Rock Hill Herald.
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DIR A A Mccain of Marion was
tried and convicted of practicing
medicine without license last
Friday. The penalty is fine of
$50.