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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
HOrseiC IS Fire Engines.

Now that the automobile is coming into
such general vogue that all the traffic of
our cities bids fair to be revolutionized
thereby, we must look for correspond
ing reform of our great municipal fire de-
partmcnts. Steps in this direction have
already been taken in Paris, where every
fire brigade is to be equipped with horse
where self-propcllcd fire engines have be-
come familiar sight. and in New York,
where the chief Of the fire department
can daily be seen darting to points of
danger in q specially auto
mobile of his own, with which he can
distance all other vehicles Oh the way
Automobile Magazine.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Origin of Lyddite.

Lydd, the little Kent town at the
southern extremity of Romney Marsh, on
the Southeastern railway, known for it's
government artillery range, has the dis.
tinction of giving it's name to this explo-
sive. which the general public regarded
as the result Of ingenious experiments by
than practical munition Of war. It's
terrible nature may be judged from the
fact that it has been known to kill at
a distance of $50 yards by its mere CON
cussion.-London Telegraph.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22

ket Of good things, with some simple toys
among them, for Mamma Bright was not
content to let Settie play Santa Claus
alone but wanted to help in that way.
Santa Claus himself chuckled and
smiled, and said to Mrs Santa Claus:
why. if there were more S,lnshin.
Brights to help me, no one would ever
be forgotten on Christmas day New
Orleans Picayune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Women as Census Enumerators.


Women will be employed both as enunl-
orators and as clerks in the compilation
of the census of 1900, and the bureau ex-
poets that numbers Of them will apply for
these positions. Yet there is danger that
they may not have the opportunity Of Oh.
tanning the work for want of the knowl-
edge that they may hold such places, as
| notice that all of the papers in articles
On the census speak of the employees as
men. not one within my observation max
ing any statement that women may find
useful and remunerative occupation in
this most suitable service.
Women were first employed in this IL
Dor in 1880. At that time the head Of
the census department was the late Gen.
Francis \. Walker. and it was my privi-
lese to call his attention to the propriety
OF permitting women to enter this new
field of usefulness. He was little sur
prlSed at first, but admitted that the sug.
sestlon was of value, and promised to
give it his best consideration There lies
beside me as l write, the letter l received
from him short time after this inter
view, it runs thus:
Department of the Interior. Census Of
hce, Washington, d. c., Jan. Is, 1885,
Mrs. Lille Deyereux Biake.-Madam: In
reply to your communication of the 18th
not aware Of any reasons existing in law
for regarding women as ineligible for ap-
pointment as census enumerators Very
respectfully yours,
FRANCIS A. WALKER,
Superintendent of Census.
Acting under this assurance all the
rules and regulations for the taking Of
the census of 1880 were so drawn that
there was no discrimination on account
or sex. AS a consequence, many women
were employed throughout the country as
enumerators, and in every case did good
work, one woman i'll Western district
making a record in the number of names
she obtained in a thinly section.
In lS:W women again found Occupa ton
as clerks and as census takers, though
then: as now. the fact that women were
el!glble to these positions was not as
widely known as it should have been.
There are many reasons why. this EN-
pIoEment for women is most suitable. In
the first place, as the work only lasts for
rev weeks or months and then ceases
absolutely. it has always been found diff
hcuIt to ind the best men for labor
WINCH offers no permanency Of support,
While there are many women so situated
that they are glad to have the oppor-
tunity to earn good sum of money in
whole Of their time. The service is not
severe. especially in the large cities.
where the dwellings are crowded together
and person can work all day in collect
ing the names Of the habitants of a
few blocks. Another point which de-
serves consideration is that the census
enumeration as Il rule sees only women
in the homes which must be visited, as
the calls are made during the hours when
men arc away on business.
The number of persons who will be en-
ployed in securing the facts for the CEN
sns of 1900 reaches up into the tens Of
thousands, It is to be hoped that many
women will find remuneration for their
labor in this most suitable occupation.
Lille Deyereux Blake.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Wonders of the Locomotive.

Fhe story of the locomotive sounds sim
pie in the recital. The wonder of the
thing comes into view only when one re-
fleets on the speed and nicely with which
cumbrous parts are made to do their
duty. The piston and connecting bar of q
modern locomotive weigh some 600
pounds. When the speed is sixty miles
an hour these parts travel back and forth
five times second.-Philadelph Ledg-
eT.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Mems Pecadilloes Responsible for
Girls Not MARRYING.

Rev. DR.. Scudder advises every man to
get married. He declared that though
men ''gibe about matrimony and prate
about single biessedness," there is, new
ertheless, a longing in everyone's heart
for the comforts Of home, He does not
exactly advocate the custom in England
centuries ago Of taxing bachelors, nor
vailed in ancient Greece of having them
horsewhipped once year by young. mar
ried women, but at the same time he
deplores the fact,so rather, the alleged
fact, that it is rather fashionab BILE
nowadays not to get married, says
the New York Evening Telegram.
The argument is frequently made that
men are afraid to get married, and mat
rimony is said to be costly luxury in
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
. How to Appreciate Rugs.

IL People who appreciate rugs do not al
ways know how to have them cared for.
They should never be shaken. That will
ruin any rug. Rugs can be brushed
with stiff brush, but they do not need
to be treated as if they were wild beasts
ern workmen to repair them in this coun-
try they are safe in case Of accident
New York Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
How England Secures Horses.

a number of agents of the government
have been engaged travelling through Ire
land inspecting hunting horses entered
in the stud books with view of securing
them for the army. The stud books and
the books Of the Royal Dublin society
were placed at their disposal. Many
owners have been notified to hold them
selves ready to part with their horses at
a short notice, and to inform the authori-
ties, through the police, of any sale or
change in the location Of each hunter now
in their possession. They have also been
asked not to part with any of the regis
tered horses to any purchaser i'll circum-
stances which may lead to their leaving
the three kngdoms.--London Mail.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
No, More Old Maids.

The tradition that if one does not wish
to marry. one must become what used to
be known as an old ma id. issnoW quite
married or single, is at her prime, and
no one knows it better than she does.
Her age is q distinct gain, not loss; an
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Crossing the Enuator

A MILDLY on III. NJ. s. Terrible, now at
Durham, writes to his mother that Oh
crossing the line the novices, officers as
well Us men, after having their faces
daubed with wet oatmeal. were shaved
with Il wooden razor and then thrown in
to a bath, while Mr. and Mrs. Neptune
and their court looked on.-London Daily
Mail. r.. = .~..s'-. ~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Requesting and Extending Iuvitas
tions,

If you know that the friend whom you
are inviting has a visitor staying with
her, you should by all means include the
visitor. If you cannot at that time in
vite your friends guest to your dinner
or luncheon it would be better to defer
your invitation to your friend until
time when she has no one with her. You
may request an invitation for dance
for a stranger in town, for young rcla-
tive, or for a young man who dances
whose acquaintance you know would be
agreeable to the prospective hostess. For
card parties, luncheons and dinners you
can never request an invitation, even for
a guest staying in your house. You can
only let your hostess know that you have
a visitor, thus leaving her free to do
what seems best to her. You are at lib
erty to take your guest to an afternoon
tea, to a large evening reception or to
any affair to which the number of guests,
is evidently unlimited, without previous
ly notifying your hostess. You cannot
ask hostess for an invitation for a
resident Of the same city unless this per-
son is a newcomer. For most social
events you can freely ask an invitation
for man or distinguished stranger:
less often is it proper to ask one for a
married couple.-Leah Lanceford in
Woman's Home Companion. ..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Read to the Children.

The season of long evenings is at hand
During the next three months the lamps
will be lighted by or before o'clock, and
four or five hours must intervene before
the average bedtime. How shall these
hours be spent in the family circle? DO
long evenings to the best advantage in
the way of getting acquainted with each
other and contributing to each others
happiness or contentment? DO parents
make the most of their opportunities dur
ing long evenings to cultivate the minds
of their children, and instill into them a
genuine love Of home?
In the hurry, hustle and selfishness Of
present-day life, the probabilities are that
a great many Of them do not. Many par
ents proceed upon the assumption that
when they have fed and clothed their
children and sent them to school, their
obligation is pretty nearly discharged.
think it is old enough to amuse itself.
As consequence the home circle of 4
winter evening is often a rather dull and
cherries place. Each member of the
family probably takes book or paper.
not to read and digest, but to skim
through in a rapid rush to the end. The
printed words are taken in swiftly and ST
lently, but they make no lasting impress
sion on the mind. This method of read
ing becomes a habit, which leads to other
things being done specifically; and the
selfshness which is fostered in the silent
circle around the family center table be-
comes characteristic Of the individuals
of the household.
There used to be a good old custom of
reading to the children, which should
never have been permitted to fall into
disuse. Deserves writer in the Savan-
nah News. The father or mother would
take good book, and for an hour or
two after supper read aloud from it, If
the selection were ,intellgently made, all
of the young people would be interested
and the lessons taught in the narrative
would make in indelibe impression upon
their minds.
1t is unqnestionably true that infor-
nation received through the medium of
the ear makes a more lasting impression
upon the brain than information received
through the medium of the eye. More
especially is this true when no effort has
been made to correct the errors Of try
ing to read too much and of reading too
rapidly. In reading aloud it is necessary
to read carefully, and to think about
what is being read, in order that proper
expression may be given to the authors
narrative. And this mental exercise is
reproduced in the minds of the hearers,
particularly if the latter are of tender
years, when habits and character are
being formed.
1t is not practicable in all families, of
course, for the head of the household
to read aloud of evenings, but where
ever the conditions are favorable an ex-
pertinent, at least, along that line should
be made. The experimenter will be both
astonished and gratified at the pleasing
results.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Christm Presents.

In the Ladies' Home Journal Edward
Box writes in vigorous depreciation of
the complicating of Christmas. Much
as we need simplicity in all the phases of
our living" he contends, cts greatest
need is sometimes felt at Christmas.
And it seems a pity that we cannot make
a beginning there. We could if we would
simplify this question of presents: if we
would leave out of our consideration all
but the natural promptings of our hearts.
If ever material considerations should be
dismissed from our minds and lives it
should be in connection with Christmas
If ever our friends should see our hearts
our real inner SelyeS-it should be on
Christmas day. Not that we should be
other than our real selves on other days
But as it is, We arc not our actual selves
on the day of all days when we should be.
See how we strive that our present of
this year shall Surpass the one we gave
last year! See how instinctively We
think Of the material value of what we
give, and actually Of what we receive!
See how we wrong ourselves by leaving
needful things undOne and inviting ILL
ness because we feel we must give some
thing of our own making to FRIEND
when really a sigh goes into each stitch
instead of being frank with ourselves
and pleasing our friends infinitely more
by being frank with them, and purchas-
ing something at far less cost to our
health. Every woman knows what l
mean by this, the great evil of making
things for Christmas presents when real
ly neither the time nor the strength can
be spared. In much the same way we
complicate Christmas at the table,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Soliciting Note of Introduction.

SOllCAtluS note OF latrouuctlou.
Although presentations may he re-
luested, it is not usual to solicit letters
of introduction. You then not only ask
IL favor of your friend, but that he
should ask a favor of his friend on your
behalf. Such requests must be made
AUTOMATICALLY. You may speak Of your
wish to al intimate friend, who may vol
| unteer to get letters for you from some
mutual acquaintance, since it is always
easier to ask ravors for others than for
ones self; or you may mention the fact
Of your intended sojourn at Il given place
in the presence of one, who may, if he
please, do you a kindness by making
you acquainted with his friends residing
there. Or again, you may talk in
way to interest him in your visit.
Those who have seen Europe many
times as tourists wish to know it's people
themselves they live, what they do
in their homes and at their pleasures.
Letters that open hospitable doors are
therefore eagerly desired, and if the
traveller seek new and untrodden ways,
curiosity is not less keen, says the La
dies Home Journal.
Your need or your advantage must be
your best appeal to your friend when he
knows your plans. His right to impose
an obligation upon his friend is author
lied only by intimacy, the rule of recip-
| rocal Indebtedness or the certainty that
he is doing a kindness to both in bring
ing you together.
a letter of introduction is always left
unsealed and is usually briefly worded:
This Is to introduce my friend, Mr.. -,
OF whom l have spoken to you. Any kind
ness that you may show him will be warm
ly appreciated.
A second letter is often sent by mail,
giving some particulars about the friend
introduced, and the degree of attention
solicited in his behalf BE nice to him.
is the phrase, which may be interpreted
to cover as much or as little ground as
one pleases.
A dinner is the usual courtesy extend
ment. Those who give them usually
send their carriages to the bearer of Il
letter of introduction, put the gentlemen
of the party up at one or more of the
clubs considered as representative, and
see that all are invited to whatever so
cial event may be occupying public atten-
ton.
National dishes at table, simple func-
lions peculiar to the place, and people
please and interest a stranger, and to
welcome him into the home atmosphere
is to do him the greatest possible kind
! ness.
A card should be left with letter of
! introduction, without asking to see the
person addressed. 1t is more courteous
to send it by messenger than by post, if
unable to go in person. The recipient
should call promptly, after which the
| ladies Of his family should call upon
those belonging to the party of the bear
er of the letter. A visiting card, with
the: words, Introducing Mr.. Blank" y
| written above the engraved name, has
merely it's face value. and imposes no So
cial obligation.
Should we receive a letter of introduc-
| ton we should regard it as a sacred
claim upon our hospitality. The French
| have proverb, THE friends of our
| friends are our friends
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
The Busy Woman's Valuable Mo-
mclltS.

The busy woman who has discovered
how to use her time is certain to become
successful 1t is not the bustling, rush
ing, hurrying woman who uses it to the
best advantage. She frequently imposes
on people, who believe that she is a great
worker, says the Cincinnati Enquirer. AS
a matter of fact, she is generally the
one who does least. She spends her
energy in talking, but it is the quiet,
self-possessed woman who is the real
busy one. Apart from the capacity of
working quietly and persistently, there
is the necessity for using the minutes to
advantage-a very difficult task at all
times
Perhaps the greatest hindrance to work
is the thoughtlessness of those acQuaint-
ances who drop in from time to time
Just for a moments chat" or ''to wait
for the next car" If one had nothing to
do this would be extremely pleasant; but
when it really means that the hours of
work must be indefinitely heightened un-
til lost time his been made up the pleas
antness of such proceeding fails to
strike the busy one. The housekeeping
woman has. no notion of the value of
time. How can it be otherwise when
she generally has too much of it on hand
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
Rice as a Food.

While it is pretty we'll known that rice
is an excellent food. comparatively few
realize that it contains so great an
amount of nouriShment. According tn
DIR. White of the University OF Vermont
rice has in it 81 per cent. of nnuriShmrnt.
Too many households are discouraged
from using rice because it takes 50 long
to cool it properly. Few have the time
or patience to give four or five hours t"
it's preparation: the more progressive pre-
fer instead to buy faxed rice from their
grocers. and by simply pouring on boiling
water have it ready for the table in a
minute The Endorsements of eminent
physicians declare rice to be preferable
in its faxed state. especially for babies
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-12-22
How TO Dry Rubber Boots.

14o" W AIJ AAuDuSI DSoiS.
1t was problem how to dry out our
hip rubber boots. In the sitting room
there was an open CRATE fire. which WAS
covered every night with fine coal and
Il few ShovclfulS of ashes. 50 that the
room never became quite cold. W. found
J. that if we heated a piece of old t1annr
as hot as possible and stuffed it down
into the foot of boot and stood the
boot in front of the fireplace it WAS rs
dry as a bone next morning. The hanli
est thing to keep the boot leg open is Il
inches long by three-quarter inch i'll
wldth.-ForeSt and Stream.
Mrs. Grants Memoirs.
Mrs. Julia Dent Grant widow of Gen.
L. S. Grant. will complete her personal
memoirs before Christmas. She has been
engaged on the work for nearly ten
fears. Society is interested III the ap-
pearance of Mrs. Grants book. Mrs
Grants "reminiscences are brought dawn
to the wedding of her granddaughter
Julia Dent Grant, now Princess Canta
cuzene:-Washington Special to New
York World.
Vegetables for the Christmas Turkey.
The proper vegetables to serve with
with cream sauce. or stewed celery. Ii
white potatocs have been served with II
previous course, baked sweet potatoes or
sweet potato croQuettes may be USED
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-30
MlSSOULA NOTES.

Attorney Bags of Stevensville is a
visitor in the city.
All members of Union lodge No. 3, A.
o. U. W., are requested to be present
on Monday evening, January 80. Bush
ness of great Importance to act on. by
order of NJ. w. H. J. Hansen, M. W.
Sheriff Curran departed this evening
for Miles City, having in custody Maud
Markley, the tough piece of femininity
who has been ordered reconsigned to
the state reform school, where she must
remain for Is months.
An interesting meeting of the A. O.
u. W. will be held tomorrow evening,
and at which business of unusual i'm
portance is to be transacted. AS an
neunced elsewhere in this column a
large attendance is requested
At the Florence: George r. Baggs,
Stevensville; DR.. H. T. Belmont, Chi
cago; John Sturrick, Kansas City; H.
r. Wood ]. C. TruaX, Philadelphia: W.
A. Trepphagen, San Francisco; E. M.
Brunswick, Potomac; w. S. Campbell,
Pony
The Missoula tailors are circulating a
petition which calls upon the legisla-
ture to enact a law to protect local
dealers in clothing from infringement
upon their rights by taking orders and
supplying clothing from outside the
state, without having paid a license to
do business which they must pay.
Speaker Stiff and Representatives
Stone and Mclaughlin, Senator Tvnr-
den of Missoula and Senator Mitchell
of Teton, were in the city to-day, the
two latter named gentlemen returning
to Helena this evening. Mr.. Speaker
and the representatives will remain in
Missoula until tomorrow evening, as
the house does not again convene until
Tuesday morning.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-30
A Cold Wave Billed.

Missoula, Jan. 29.-The cold wave an
nounced in startling bulletins to strike
this zone some time tonight has yet to
make it's presence felt, and at the pres
emit writing there is no indication of its
approach. The thermometer stands at
about 40 above, and the air is balmy
and summer-like. and the only evidence
of frigidity is that shown the members
of legislature who voted for Clark as
they pass their fellowmen on the
streets. The action of the county re-
publican central committee in indorsing
Mr.. Slack for the postmastership is yet
the subject for comment and discussion
of the matter is considerable to-day,
Notwithstanding the usual quietude of
Sabbath. The supposedly undue haste
shown in the transaction is now ex-
planned by those on the inside who con-
tend that an appointment is to be made
next month notwithsta nding the term
of the present incumbent does not eX-
pire until January, 1900, taking his COM
mission as record evidence.