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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17
Fighting Weapons of the Ostrich.

Although the ostrich has powerful legs
and can kick like a mule, his limbs are
very brittle and are easily broken. He
has two toes on each foot, one being
armed with horny nail which he uses
as his principal weapon of warfare.
When an unarmed man is attacked by
one of these birds the chances are yery
much against the man unless he can
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

become, as we'll, a center OF culture
and art. The only conditions i'm
posed by the public-spirited donor We're
that the city of Buffalo should furnish
site. and that the Fine Arts Acad-
envy of Buffalo, which is made the
custodian Of the property, should raise
a maintenance fund of 100000. The
city promptly decided the site request
Cd which is just within the limits Of
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

The city Of Buffalo is soon to have one
OF the most beautiful buildings in the
Western world, a public art gallery to
cost upwards of $3500O0. The building
is the gift of J. J. Albright. citizen of
Buffalo and a liberal patron Of art. who
desires; to bcStow upon his city struc-
-ure that will forever yield immeasur-
able pleasure to those who visit it, and,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Delaware park, overlooking the beauti-
ful park lake. The Fine Arts academy
has complied with the terms of the gift
as they applied to the maintenance fund,
and the building will be hurried to COM
pletion as rapidly rs conditions will per
NIT. The building will be used as the
art palace of the Pan-American Expo
sltlon and thereafter become the perma-
nent home of Buffalos art collections.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17
Horses Require Light.

To keep horse in a dark stable is
cruel to the animal and dangerous to it's
owner. The retina becomes deadcned
and more or less useless. and after time
the sight is seriously impaired. The
imDerfectly
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Among royal ladies Queen Amt lie of
Portugal and the Grown Princess of
Denmark are the tallest, though the
Duchess of York is above the average
height
Queen Elizabeth of Roumaniu, besides
writing poetry and giving public lectures
Is also expert with her needle At re-
cent doll show in Berlin a leading fea-
turc was collection of dolls dressed en-
tirely by her.
Queen Olga Of Greece is the head Of an
association of wcmen whose object is the
moral regeneration u criminals They
frequently visit the inmates of the pris-
onS in Athens, giving tile1n religious in
struction and sympathetic attention.
The Marchioness of Douro. so famed
tor her beauty in the early part of Queen
Wellington's widow. whose privilege it
was to close the dying eyes of the great
duke. is still alive, in her eightieth year,
and is said to be regaining strength at
ter an illness.
Princess Victoria of Wales, the young
or daughter Of the Princes Of Wales. is a
skl]ful and artistic bookbnder. At
book binders exhibition recently held in
London one of the prizes was awarded to
a Miss Matthews, who, it turned out
afterward, was none other than the
grand tighter of the Queen
Archduchess Stephanie Of Austria, now
the Countess I1onyay, and the Empress
Frederick Of Germany are the only royal
patronesses of yacht clubs. The former
is the head Of the Egypt Balaton Fured,
while the Dowagcr Empress is the au-
gust chief Of the Norddeutscher Regatta
verein, founded in 1868 and having its
headquarters at Hamburg.
Probably the only sovereign who has
been up in Il balloon is Queen Christina
of Spain. Some years ago she was pass
ing field where some balloon eXperi-
mentS were going on. and. desiring to ex-
perlence the sensation OF being in midair.
sent her e1uerry to make known her
wish. Her attendants tried to dssuadc
her from making the attcmnt but she
would not be ovrrruled, and the royal
party there and then made tho ascent
Philadelphia Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17
Hogs Bristles.

An example Of patient industry IS the
sorting Of hogs bristles as it is carried
on at Tien Tsin, China. Each one of
the bristles has to be picked out, meas
ured and placed in the bundle Of hairs
Of corresponding length.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17
German BARRIERS.

The BARRIERS in some towns in Ger
many are compelled by law to cleanse
and disinfect their combs, brushes and
razors Immediately after use and before
they are applied to the hair or head Of
another customer,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Queen Victoria has passion for whist
undated by years, and she still remains
the best player in the royal family Of
England.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17
IN GAY HEH YORK.
Scenes and lnc;:cn:s Of Everyday
Life in the Pals Of An.rica. *

1t is announced that Prince Troubet-
Skoy, the Russian artist, is to open d
studio in New York this autumn. The
prince, is popular in Washington, where
he is located.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Queen Margherita of Italy has the
most beautiful bicycle in the world The
wheels are Of gold. and the frame i:
pearl.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Way from South Africa to New York.
On his arrival he will probably make az
engagements for the publication in book
form OF his magazine and newspaper ar
ticles on the Boer war. These have al
ready excited some discussion by their
frank criticism of the British army.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

The little daughters of the Duke of
Fife are said to be the youngest fencers
in the Kingdom
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17
Crowns and Titles.

The Princess OF Wales has $4,000 Il
year as pin money.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Miss Lottie ellison, the variety actress,
is once more a bride. This will be a sur
prise to most Of her friends. and they
will be still more surprised to learn that
her present husband is J. X. Emmett.
the actor, sen of Fritz Emmett. the
once-famous German comedian. They
are spending their honeymoon at the Bel
vidcrc hotel at Far Rock}Way.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Among royal ladies Queen Am, lie of
Portugal and the Crown Princess Of
Denmark are the tallest, though the
Duchess Of York is above the average
height
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Here is the latest wrinkle in serving
watermelon: Cut the melon in halves,
remove the ripe portion, and with Il fork
break into small pieces, discarding the
seeds. Put in the freezer can without
the uasher and let stand an hour packed
III ice and salt Serve in sherbet GLASSES
or III the half-shell of the melon, chilled,
and it's upper edge cut in points.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Launching day was greatly enjoyed,
along the rivers this year It is an old
custom on the first of August to push
into the river anyone who can be caught
in Il favorable position. This kind of
horse-play is regarded as IL very subtle
form of humor, even though it does oc-
casonally happen, as was the case this
year, that a man or two is drowned in
the course Of the fun
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

Queen Elizabeth Of Roumania, besides
writing poetry and giving public lectures,
is also expert with her needle. At re-
cent doll show in Berlin a leading fea-
t!rc was a collection of dolls dressed en-
tirely by her.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02
THE JUDGES AFFIDAVIT.

Some years ago a Justice of the
Peace Beasley, of Missouri, was. person
ally interested in a lawsuit, being
party thereto. 1t was necessary for
him to make an affidavit, and he de-
precated the idea of making it before
another justice or notary and depriv-
ing himself of fee. So he filled out
affidavit, swore to it before himself,
signed it as justice and as witness and
awaited developments. He was sure
that he would win and thus be able to
tax the costs up to the other side.
When the case came up before
Judge Kelley, the affidavit was offer
ed in evidence and promptly AFFECTED
to, the reason being given that JUS
tice could not swear himself.
"Let me see the affidavit said
Judge Kelley.
1t was handed up to the judge, who
scanned it carefully for few moments
and then asked:
"Mr. Beasley, will you kindly tell
me how you appeared before yourself
when you swore yourself and identi-
fed your own signature -
"That was very easy, your honor"
replied Beasley. ~ borrowed a look
ing glass and went through the form
alities before it.
Beasley was somewhat astonished
when Judge Kelley sustained the alb
| lection.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02
NO 5
APPENDICITIS. A

The entire literature of appendicitis
down to the year 1899 numbers no
less than $500 articles, books, etc.
DR.. George NJ. Edebohls says its ear
~ history cannot be traced owing to
the fact that it was confused with
other diseases. Probably the first re-
ference to it dates from 1912. AS
late as 1888 the knowledge Of the ex-
istence of appendicitis was by no
means general. In 1916 cases began
to be reported. The Inauguration of
modern surgical treatment of append
cular assesses did not come until 1867,
and the first recorded operation on the
appendix was planned and executed
on August "a, 1888. The early oper
ations commonly ended in failure.
The first successful removal of the ap-
pendix was performed on May 8, 1886.
Since that time the number Of success
full operations has greatly increased
until, while now it is regarded as a
serious, it is by no means fatal, oper-
alton. There is much popular miscon-
ception as to tie ori 5in of append:-
cits, and DR.. Elebohls gives interest
ing accounts of some things which
have been found in the vermiform ap-
pendix, from which it will be seen that
the grape seed is by no means the COM
monest form of injury. Coproliths
have been found by everybody who
has had much to do with post mortem
investigations OF with operations on
the appendix. Next to them pins
have been the foreign bodies most fire.
quently met with. Other things found
are grape seeds, melon seeds, choco-
late nut, grain Of oat, cherry stones,
raspberry seeds, prune seeds, orange
seeds, date seeds, tomato seeds, fruit
stones, huc!1leberry seeds, blackberry
seeds, hazelnut shell, piece of chest.
nut, hair, bristle, a glaciers point OF
zinc, globule of soder, piece of
screw nail, rifle cartridge, and the
fin of fish. This paper also shows
that four per cent of all the women
have appendicitis, and they are very
little more liable to the disease than
men.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02

SHEEP DOGS,

The most celebrated breed of shep-
herd dogs ever known in the west,"
said Jud Bristol, the old time sheep
man of Fort Collins, Col, to Denver
POST reporter, "were those bred
from a pair of New Zealand dogs
brought 70 Colorado in 1875. l had
several of their pups on my ranges,
and could fill a volume with instances
Of their rare intelligence and faithful
ness.
81 remember one pup in particular.
He was only six months old when he
was sent out one day to work on the
range. At night, when the herd was
brought up to the corrals, we saw at
once that part of the herd was miss
ing. There were 500 head in the
bunch when they went ou: in the
morning, but when he put them
through the chute we found that 200
were missing. Well, all hands turned
out for search. We hunted all that
night and all of the next day, and did
not find tue lost sheep until along to-
ward night. But they were all herded
in little draw, about five miles from
home, and there was the faithful dog
standing guard. The wolves were
plentiful in those days, and the dog
had actually hidden the sheep from
the animals, in the draw. The poor
fellow was nearly famished, as he had
been for thirty-six hours without food
OR water. From that day he became
hero, but was so badly affected by
hunger, exposure, and thirst, and sub
sequent. overlooking and petting, that
he died not long afterwards.
"This same pups mother was an es-
pecially fine animal. One night the
herder brought in his aocks and hur-
ried to his cabin to cook himself some
supper, for he was more than usually
hungry. But he missed the dog,
which usually followed him to the ca
BIN of an evening to have her supper.
Tue he.ler thought it rather strange,
but made no search for the dog that
night. But when he went down to the
corrals the next morning he found the
gate open and the faithful dog stand
ing guard over the fiocks. This herd
er, in his haste, the night before, had
forgotten to close the gates and the
dog, more f,:thfll than her master,
had remained at her post all night,
though suffering form hunger and
thirst.
Goa another occasion this same dog
was left to watch flock of sheep near
the herder's cabin, while the herder
got his supper. After he had eaten
his supper he went out to where the
sheep were AMI told the dog to put the
sheop in the corral This she refused
to do, and, although she had had nc
supper, she started off over the prairie
as fast as she could go. The herdel
put the sheep in the correl and went
to bed. About midnight he was
awakened by the loud barking ola dog
down by the corrals. He got up
dressed himself, and there they found
the dog with band Of fifty sheep
which had strayed off during the pre-
vious day without the herder's knowl
edge. but the poor dog knew it, and
also knew that they ought to be cor
rolled, and she did it,"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02
ROTATION IN AGRICULTURE

Ozark humor, according to the St.
Louis "Globe Democrat" appreciates
the story that scientist was quite
amazed the other day at observing a
farmer, after killing nest Of snakes
turned up by the plow, arrange the
dead snakes in the furrow before he
went back to the plow.
"Why do you do thas for?" the
scientist asked.
The farmer looked curiously at the
scientist, and seeing that he was real
ly in search of Information, replied:
81 do that so the plow will cover
the snakes on the next round"
Seeing that the scientist was still
mystified, the farmer continued:
Il cover the snakes so that they
will decomposc. That is what you
call it, isn't it!'
"Yes?' said the scientist, with a
rising infection.
"Well," continued the falmer, "the
decomposition Of animal matter fur,
nishes nourishmcnt for plant life, be.
lievc? p
"Ycs," again said the scientist.
"Thcn, the snakes will make the
corn grow, won't they 2
YES? p said the scientist.
And more corn will make more
whisky, won't it?' said the farmer.
"Yes," said the scientist.
"And whisky will make more
snakes, won't it? Mister, that s what
we call rotation in the agriculture OF
this region And the farmer resum'
ed his blowing.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02
A------
BEGINNING THE YEAR

With pure, rich, healthy blood, which
may be had by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, you will not need to fear at
tacks of pneumonia, bronchitis, fevers,
colds or the grip. A few bottles of
this great tonic and blood purifier,
taken now, will be your best protec-
ton againt spring humors, boils, erup-
tions, that tired feeling and serious ILL
ness, to which weak and debilitated
system is especially liable in early
spring. Hoods Sarsaparilla eradi-
Gates from the blood all scrofula
taints, tones and strengthens the
stomach, cures dyspepsia. rheumatism,
catarrh and every ailment caused or
promoted by impure Or depleted blood.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02
]luetrg.
IF WE KNEW.

Could we but draw the curtains
That surround each others lives,
See the naked heart and spirit,
Know what spur the &C ion gives,
Often we should find it better,
Purer than we judge we should;
We should love each other better
five oIly understood.
Cou'd We judge all deeds by motives,
See the good and bad within.
Often we should love the sinner,
All the while we loathe the sin;
Could we know the powers wol king
TO o'erthrow integrity;
We should judge each others errors
With more patient charity.
five knew the cares and trials,
Knew the efforts all in vain.
And the bitter Disappointment
Understood the loss and gain
Would the grim. eternal roughness
Seem, 1 wonder, just the same?
Should we help, where now we hinder:
Should we pity where we blame?
All! we judge each other harshly,
knowing not lite's hidden force;
knowing not the fount of action
Is less turbid at its source.
Seeing not amid the evil
All the golden grams Of good
Oh! we'd love each other better
If we only understood.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02
HAVE YOU THE GOUT?

The following cure for the gout is
taken from an old work: First, the
person must pick handkerchief from
the pocket of a maid of SO years who
has never had wish to change her
condition; second, he must wash 1T in
an honest miller's pound: third, he
must dry it on parsons hedge who
was never covetous; fourth, he must
send it to doctor who never killed a
patient fifth. he must mark it with
lawyers ink who never cheated a eli
ent sixth, apply to the part affected,
and cure will speedily follow.
A great fortune often serves as an
impregnable fortress to resist the adj
vance of cententment.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-02-02

Common sense is, of all kinds, the
most uncommon. 1t implies good
Judgment, sound discretion, and true
and practical wisdom applied to CON-
mon life.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-20
BOMBASTIC LARRAZOLO.
He Believes That the Goddess of Liberty Is
in Danger.

Albuquerque Journal Democrat.)
The Goddess of Liberty shall not be
d%esecrated. Larrazolo said so in his
speech of acceptance. That's good, and
as long as he sticks to it the goddess
ought to feel safe. We don't think he
was trying to fool her, because he
seemed to be In dead earnest about it
they may knock her down, but shall not
desecrate her. That's conceding too
much. The inhibition upon dissertation
is sublime, but this permission to a lot
Of rude men to knock her down seems
to be short on chivalry. And after she
Is knocked down she Is to be carried off
not dragged out, mind you; the peo-
pie will take her in their hands and go
to the farthest corner of the world till
a spot is found" Why they are going
to take her so far away from home is
not stated. Neither are we informed as
to what sort of a spot he is looking for.
Probably the eloquent gentleman had
in mind the fact that the Republicans
are about to knock all the spots off the
Democracy in this country, and he
wants to take her where she can find
one that will wash. But, however that
may be, any base wretch who would
desecrate the goddess after she is
knocked down now has fair notice that
it will not be we'll for him to attempt
anything of that sort as long as Don
Quixote Larrazolo and his man Sancho
are In the field
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-20
HON. FRANK STAPLIN.
A BRIGHT Young Man Who Is Candidate fer
County Commissioner of Taos.

Hon. Frank Staplin, of Taos, candi-
date on the Republican county ticket
for member of the board of county COM
m~issioners from the first district of
Taos county, is an energetic young man,
who, by sheer force of character and
ability, has forged his way to positions
or trust and honor. He is at present the
publisher and editor of the Taos Cres-
set, a sturdy Republican journal, which
until lately was the only newspaper
published in Taos county. Mr.. Staplin
is only 26 years of age, having beer
born at Chicago in 1874. He comes from
an old New England family, which was
among the first colonists of that part
of America. His grandparents settled
in Jefferson county, New York, at the
beginning of the present century. The
father Of Mr.. Staplin is a civil wal vet
eran, having enlisted in the Gath New
York volunteer infantry in 1861, and on
being mustered out raised a company
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-20
Victory Assured.

1t is becoming more evident even to
the most rabid followers of Colonel
Bryan that the Republican party will
elect it's national ticket. In popular CON
viction there seems to be no doubt
about that. Five weeks ago there were
some slight reasons for careful men to
believe that the election hinged on the
result in New York, and that there, were
chances that the Democrats, with the
aid of Croker, would carry the Empire
state. 1t seemed a great task to awaken
the Republicans Of the country to the
necessity of strenuous effort. Through
out the country there was q settled con-
viction that the Democrats We're not
formidable, because the general pros
perity had been so pronounced that it
was not conceivable that the majority
of voters would order a change of ad-
min%istration. The men in charge of the
campaign began to see trouble ahead.
Senator Hanna repeatedly warned the
state organizations that there was great
danger that over-confidence would turn
what seemed to be a certain victory in
to possible defeat. The Democrats at
the same time made a tremendous eff
fort to infuse life into their own CAM
paign, and did for the time being make
a demonstration of strength thai Up
peared to be increasing. But this was a
mere passing incident of the struggle.
The Democrats were unable to keep UP
pace, and the Republicans, in re-
to the call of their leaders, en-
tered the fight with such vigor that the
whole aspect of affairs is now changed,
for it is apparent at every point that
the Democrats are losing ground, and
that the Republicans have clinched vic
tory so surely that there is no POSSIBLE
ity of defeat on November 6.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-20

of volunteer infantry in his home state
which was part of the 1880 New York
regiment. He was commissioned cap
tain of the company. In 1879, when Mr..
Staplin was S years old, the family
moved to La Veta, Colo, where he at
tended school. Later he went to Tillot-
son academy at Trinidad. During the
political campaign of 1892 Mr.. Staplin
edited a Republican paper at La Veta.
In 1898 he came to New Mexico, and
since then has been a resident of Taos
county. He was interested in mining at
first, but in 1895 took charge of the
Cresset at La Belle, later moving it to
Taos, the county capital. In the fall of
1898, elected to the house of the thirty
third legislative assembly from Taos,
Rio Arriba and San Juan counties, he
proved a valuable member of the legis-
lature. There is no doubt but that he
will be elected to the position of county
commissioner this fall by a handsome
majority, and, being a young mar Of
energy and liberal views, he will do
Taos county good service in that ca
pacity.