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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
PROGRESS Of the Race.

There were times in the history of the
race when pain gave pleasure to those
who saw it. Man smiled while his fell
low endured torments too horrible to tell.
Can civilized man do this? If he can,
we call him a degenerate. Such a one
sometimes sees to be left over from the
past to show us what we were in other
days, just as in Australia the plants and
animals of tertiary times still linger in
to the present
now love rules lust. Mans freedom
known to mankind until the lowly
Nazarene proclaimed from the Mount
of Olives the heaven-sent words, LAS
We would that men should do to you, do
We also to them" Humanity is build
ing more on this principle, and might is
no longer right.
Thus from lowly beginnings the half
human creature who very likely roamed
the tertiary forests of the old world,
with thought hardly above the beasts
who were his companions, has de-
veloped by slow degrees, so slow as
to be almost inconceivable, into a
being endowed with the attributes of
divinity.
This creature-man we call him now
has conquered the world, but, greater
than all, he has conquered himself.
PASSION is curbed; oppression, supersti-
ton, and bigotry are disappearing like
midnight specters before the rising sun
OF the new day, and from out the dark
clouds OF the past shines forth reason,
the priceless blessing to mankind.-
Harvey B. Bashore in Lippincott's.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
THE GOD or RICHES.

For all thou art little and bent and black,
Dai Oak, = -: -.
Thy shrine is nearest our kitchen-fre;
= Rice we have strewn for thee; fruit we
- have set;
Honor hast thou to thy hearts desire
=, Then all of these benefits do not forget
Naught d0st thou lack
Hush! Whisper 1t not to the priest Of tbe
Sun
That OF all the bright gods love but one,
And thou art the one, Dali Oak.
Thou Dearest a burden upon thy back,
Dai Oak.
From within It catch the CLINT OF gold,
A gliminer OF garments purple-dyed.
Saffron OF laces a dynasty old,
Silks that might grace the Mikado's
bride.
Open thy pack.
Eli up my hands and prosper me!
To but one Of the gods do bow the knee;
To but one-'tis to thee. Dai Oak
SUSAN o. Moberiy In Godey's Magazine.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Was Very verdant.

It is related that when well-known
congressman, now q member Of the ways
and means committee, first came to Con-
gress he put up at one Of the leading ho-
tells. He was fresh from rural down
He sought out table in the dining room
in a quiet corner f,rthest from the en-
trance, hoping to he alone during the
meal. He was scarcely seated however,
when three others, well dressed city peo.
pie, sat down at the same table. 4 and
with the easy grace Of cosmopolita be.
gan to chat with him. The verdant con-
stage fright during the entire dinner. nd
in relating the incident to q friend the:
Eext day said:
WAS that. epb SFrassed Loud hard:
ly set knife no. mouth q ribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
n1ands.
Prince Had Faith,

1t is well-known scientific fact that
the human hand may be placed unin-
jured in lead boiling at white heat, being
protected from any harm by the moist
ure of the skin. Should the lead lie a
perceptibly low temperature, the effect
need not be described.
The Prince of Wales and DR.. Lyon
Playfair, it is related, were standing near
a cauldron containing lead which was
boiling at white heat.
"Has your royal highness any faith
in science?' said the doctor.
"Certainly," replied the prince.
''Will you then place your hand in the
boiling metal, and ladle out portion of
it?"
'Do you tell me to do this?" asked the
prince.
II do" replied the doctor.
The prince then laid out some of the
boiling metal with his hand, without sus-
tanning any injury.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
1t i'll Pay.

1t will pay to carefully read the de-
scriptive advertisement Of Alabastine
appearing in this paper, explaining the
difference between these goods and kali
somines.
Consumers should bear in mind that
Alabastine Is unlike all the various kali
somines sold on the market under diff
ferent names. Alabastine stands pre-
eminent and alone as a durable wall
coating. All consumers in buying should
see that the goods are in packages and
properly labeled.
A Vlrginlan Country-store.
A glance at the walls and the show
cases made it plain that one store was
enough for the village, writes Bradford
Torrey in the Atlantic. You had only to
ask for what you wanted-a shotgun, a
revolver, violin case, shovel, plug OF
tobacco, pound of sugar, a cOffee-pot, a
dress pattern, ribbon, necktie, pair
of trousers, or what not.
The place was like beehive; customers
of both sexes and both colors going and
coming with ceaseless buzz of gossip
and bargaining, while the proprietor and
his clerks-two of them smoking cigar
ettes-bustled to and fro behind the coun'
tiers, improving the shining hour. One
strapping young colored man standing
near me inquired for suspenders, and, on
being shown them, selected without hest.
tation lit is a good customer who knows
his own mind a brilliant yellow pair EN-
broidered or edged with equally brilliant
red. And having bought them at an out
lay of IL cents, he proceeded to the pi.
azza, where he took off his coat and put
them on. That was what he had bough,
them for. His taste was impressionistic
I thought. He believed in the primary
cOlOrs,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
1t Makes a Differences.

Some time ago it was decided to convey
school children in Berlin to and from
school in special omnibuses, on the theory
that their morals and manners were con-
taminated by riding in the public tram
cars. But they have been indulging in SO
many fights and otherwise so misconduct
ing themselves that the special omnibus
service has been discontinued. Among
other things they would constitute them
selves into a band of Corsairs and dump
one or more of their number into the
street. They are now riding in the public
tramcars, aud their behavior is angelic
New York Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
He Wasn't Handsome.

The following smart example of repair
dramatist was at an evening party, and
CHANGED to be standing bare-headed in
the hall, when guest, departing in a
hurry, mistook him for waiter.
Call me four-wheeler, will you?"
says he.
Sir" replied the ready author of 1.-THE
Mikado" and round dozen other operas.
YOU are four-wheeler.'
The guest was startled by this reply
Why" he exclaimed, ''what the"
But Mr.. Gilbert interrupted him with
an elaborate pretense at apology, II
couldn't call you hanson, you know,
could IT,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Matrimouy's Ten Commandments.

Matrimony has ten commandments.
These were studied out by Theodore
Parker shortly before the day of his we'd
ding. The took the form of ten beauti-
full resolutions, which he inscribed in his
journal. They are as follows:
First-Never, except for the best rea-
sons, to oppose my wife's will.
sake freely.
Third-Never to scold.
Fourth-Never to look cross at her.
Fifth-Never to worry her with COM
mands.
Sixth-To promote her piety.
Seventh-To bear her burdens.
Eighth-To overlook her foibles.
Ninth-To save, cherish and forever de-
fend her.
Tenth-To remember her always in my
prayers. Thus, God willing, we shall be
hlnSSed
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
They Didn't See the Show.

A writer in the New York Times mar
rates an incident which shows that Arte-
mus Wards unique and kindly humor
was not dependent upon adventurous cir
cumstances. He was to lecture at a
town in Central Pennsylvania. On the
morning of his lecture fierce snow
storm broke over that section, and ragged
so long and so furiously that few people
brayed the tempest. When Artemus
Ward appeared on the platform, he faced
an audience of three men, each in the
scat his coupon called for; all three far
in the rear of the hall.
Artemus kept his solemn face at its
solemnest, as he advanced to the foot
lights, and reckoning to the men, said:
Come up closer, gentlemen. l want
to speak to YOU"
He had to repeat the invitation before
his audience understood that he meant
what he said. When they had taken
seats together in the front row, Artemus
said: "There. now, that is more So
ciable." He paused a moment, and went
on:
,"Gentlemen, you are entitled to see my
show and hear my lecture, if you are so
disposed: But l understand that beneath
this hall there is an excellent cafe, and
there, you as my guests
Though reluctant to forego the show
and lecture, as they saw Artemus had
no mind for them the three agreed to his
proposition, the lights were turned out,
and the little party descended to the cafe,
where for hours they made merry, and
whence they were reluctant to start for
home.
If Artemus Ward was not at his best,
then his best must have been past all
telling; for the stories he told and the
way he told them made his audience for
get time and circumstances, and complete
~ banished any lingering regret for what
they had not received upstairs.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Hairs Catarrh Cure is
not quack medicine 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country
for years, and is a regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known, COM
directly on the mucous surfaces. The per
feet combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh; Send for testimonials, free.
Sold by Druggists price 75c
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

4 Goes to Church when Won
gre without good health. I tried different
doctors and many proprietary remedies.
but was not benefited.
Last March tried DR.. Williams Pink
sfi!ls for Pale People. and before had
thas the first box I began to feel that
using them and steadily grew better.
2. have used thirteen boxes of the pills
and to-day feel better than for the past
nfteen years. My appetite is good, I feel
bright, cheerful, and have desire to live
and enjoy society.
Ihaye been member Of the Methodist
church TOR many years, but for six years
was unable to attend. I am able now to
attend the church services regularly and
certainly appreciate that privilege. I con-
sider DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People wonderful medicine" DR.. Will
Jams Pink Pills for Pale People are com
posed of vegetable remedies that exert a
powerful influence in purifying and en-
riching the blood, thus curing many dis.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Wisconsin Patents,

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, So and 50
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook free:
F. II. Carter. Beloit, wire stretcher S. J.
Glass, Milwaukee, coin box for coin-con-
troled mechanism: ]. Il. Johnson, North
Cape, saw; Il. Kirchoff, Milwaukee, axle
nut; Chas H. Tesch Milwaukee, fastener
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

ceilings. Think of having bedrooms cover
ed with layers OF molding -four paste to feed
vermin, with paper to hide them and to alb
sorb the moisture of respiration, aud an AMI
NAL glue culture ground on Its face for dis
ease germs; this having strong colors added,
like colored shirt, to hide the dirt; then
think Of ''the nasty practice" OF repeating
this papering, without removing the old. and
gnumber Of times, at that, as many do. Then
think Of room coated with pure, porous,
but little trouble or expense. and 10 purify
Ing and sweet.smeiltng and oils cracks. Wall
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM.

from 81. laurence Plaindealer. Canton, N. Y.
0 70 suffer for years with prevailing
painful ailment, which baffied skillfnl
medical treatment, vet which was cured
sDy simple household remedy, is the lot
which befell Mrs. George l.. Rogers, Of
West Main street, Canton, N. Y. = s
Thirteen years ago." said Mrs. Rog-
sers to . reporter, I was attacked with in
nammatory rheumatism and complica-
lion OF diseases. You can judge some
what OF what endured, when you look
at these hands They were distorted,
twisted and swollen. Ny foot, too, ID SO
much out of shape that the big. toe lies
little toe. -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Water Instead Of Gas.

A Cheboygan, Mich, man recently had
his house piped for gas, and connections
with a main made. That night when the
burners in the house were turned on pre-
paratory to lighting the gas streams of
water gushed out Of all of them, and it
was discovered that the workmen had
made the connections with the water in
stead of the gas nlain
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
"A 35-Year-Old Schoolboy,

The Stanford (Ky.l Journal says: '"The
unusual sight of 35-year-old man 60
ing to school can be seen any day at the
public school here. 1t is Ed Hubbard,
who Il year or so ago decided to make
Il preacher of himself, and, having no
education. he is taking every opportunity
to secure it. He is good scholar, Prof.
Grubbs tells us, but it occasionally be-
comes necessary to keep him in to make
him work Mttle harder. He plays with
the boys at recess, and seems to relish
football and other games as much as
his playmates, the majority of whom are
score or more years younger
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
A Long Look Ahead.

Politicians are even now weighing the
possibilities involved in the next presiden-
tial election. The papers are full of pre-.
dictions as to the future which are some
what too self-confdent. But it is safe to
say that systematic course of Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters will renew health in
the bilious, rheumatic or nervous.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
The Court was Not a Sneak.

Judge Randolph of the Kansas district
court was one of the frontier judicial Of
fcers who believed in upholding the dig
nifty of the bench, and was tenacious Of
his own personal honor as we'll. A d.
vorce suit, in which gray-haired vet
eran Of the late war was plaintiff, came
before him while he was on circuit in a
prairie county. The rude courtroom was
filled with spectators, and the old man
seemed unwilling to 60 on the stand in
his own defense. 81 am not going to
grant divorces without good reasons" an
nounced the court; and the plaintiff went
to, the chair that served as Witness
box. "Now," said the attorney, tell us
just what your wife did to make you
leave her" The witness looked appeal
ingly at the judge. "Answer the ques-
tion,'' was the order. "Well, she called
me Names" '"That is not ground enough
for divorce" said the court sternly.
"And she neglected me-" els that all?'
"And she said that was coward and
q sneak because I went to the war and
came back alive. She said that all the
brave and worthy men died in battle, and
only the traitors and cowa rds came home;
and" "That will do. sir, The decree
prayed for in your petition is granted
interrupted the judge. Il want you to
understand, sir, that this court went to
that war, and spent four years there
and the court came back, too"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

when exposed to the air, moisture etc, soon
decays, and the rubbing and scaling then
commences, leaving the wall In q terrible
condition. IS .s.. Il: go.
On account Of this bad repute, most man.
ufacturers Of kalsomines brand their prod
,ucts with some arbitrary name, but the con.
tents Of tho package still remain kalso-
mine. at: 81
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
SHE SMOKED A PIPE.
An Unusual Sight, Even for the Streets Of
LOuisyflle. XIV.

LOuisville, Ky.
A stylishly -dressed woman about "a
years old walked on Fourth avenue,
Louisville, the other day smoking a
pipe. 1t was briar-root, with silver
mountings and curved amber stem.
She smoked complaccntly and seemed I'M
conscious that she was attracting an UNI
usual amount of attention, not because
she wore sealskin jacket, nor ON ac-
count of a pretty figure and face, but
solely because she smoked pipe.
AS she continued out Fourth avenue
many people saw her and wondered, and
every man who passed turned to look at
her, and those who caught Whit of a
rich aroma knew that the young woman
selected good quality of tobacco.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

For sale, cheap, stock of Millinery,
Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, etc,
few trimmed hats, about $500 worth
s. G. Hunt, 535 Third street, Milwaukee,
Wis
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

Old glass bottles, which are more or
less useless. are now ground up and en-
ployed as substitute for sand in the
preparation of mortar.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta All DsuG1l0
tpfund the money II 1t fails to cure. 2Se
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

The late Timothy Maher of Philadel-
phia bequeathed one-fourth of his fortune
of 100000 to charitable purposes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the great
est comfort discovery of the age Al
j lens Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, nervous, aching feet. Try it to-
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted lie Row n v
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and &c!
a sample bottle free Sold in 25 and 50
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

The soil of Cuba is so fertile that in
some districts four crops year are
raised
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

Hair dye is considered so detrimental
to long life that Continental assurance
company refuses to insure the lives of
persons using it.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

l know that my life was saved b.
Piso's Cure for Consumption. John A.
Miller, Au Sable, Michigan, April q.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

Lord Roberts declares that the shoot
ing standard attained by the Indian
troops is unequaled by any troops in the
world. - %s-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

The Danes were the first to abolish
slavery in their West Indian possessions
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price, 25 and SOC,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

The expense attending the marriage
of the Prince Of Wales was about $780,.
600
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
TO DEALERS

paper free would be dearer than Alabastt1>
II cost Of removing paper IL considered.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Blood
10 Lie
Pure Blood
IS Health.

Without blood circulating through your
veins you could not live. Without pure
blood you cannot be well. The healthy
action of every organ depends upon the
purity and richness of the blood by which
It is nourished and sustained. II you
have salt rheum, scrofula sores. pimpies,
boils or any kind of humor, your blood 10
not pure. II you take Hoods Sarsaparil-
la it will make your blood pure and
promptly relieve all these troubles. In
the spring the blood is loaded with impu.
rites. Hence, all those unsightly erup-
tons, that languor and depression, and
the danger of serious illness. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is needed to purify, enrich
and vitalize the blood and protect and for
tify the system.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

In England there are 10000 girls en-
gagged in public houses and drinking bars
Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill.
dren teething, softens the gums, reducesfn nau.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
u Nntwith.

NOLWILu.
8 ia n ding /
a m 8 ! x IT,
i've Y e a RS
old, have q
p ! e a 8 a n t
HON e a n d
O t h er COM
forts, life to
me was far
from enjoy
able, for all
other things
pale into ill.,
8 ! gnifcance
when y O u
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22
Mrs. Pnham Says Careful Regard Bodily
Sweet and Attractive

The world is filled with are held back from
some trouble of the female organs.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

There are 5000 persons in Great Brit
ain who pay tax on an income of more
than $4,000 a year.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-22

In the original deed for the reguia-
ton and endowment of Harrow school,
dated 1890, it is directed: you shall al
low your child at ali times, bows, shafts,
bow strings and bracer.'' This clause
was duly observed, and for a long time it
was the custom to hold an annual exhihi-
ton of archery, the competitors being at
tired in bright-colored satin suits.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-07
4 Ship Row.

A mutiny was imminent aboard the
e. S. T. S. Scandal, about three days
before her arrival here. 1t appears
that one. Schwartz. a saloon Waterman,
refused to obey an order of military
officer, whereupon the offender was
placed in irons. This action resulted
in mutinuous murmurings among the
men of the ship. Captain Echles, the
military officer, being anxious to push
the case, Schwartz had been in irons
but three or four hours when he was
brought before Captain Messer. In the
examination, the man firmly maintain
ed that he had been in no way impu-
dent to the officer. Captain Echles
then stated that he would push the
case no further.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-07
A Jap Who Remembered d.

Port Surveyor Stratemeyer has
number of friends in the ranks and
amongst the staff field and line at Ma
Mia, and was much puzzled for time
last evening in guessing on who had
sent him from the Philippines bundle
of papers. There were several copies
of The American, which IS a somewhat
receives a portion of the Associated
Press report from Hongkong. Mr..
Stratemeyer finally found within the
bundle a brief note from E. Sakai, who
identified himself as your japanese
boy before. The young Jap had en-
listed here aboard the Monterey and
had remembered his kind employer.