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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
WHAT IT COSTS TO MARRY.
Only a IS Bill L. Needed to Defray the
Necessary Expeuse,.

Only a IS Bill IL Needed to Defray the
..... Necossary Expenses.
Marriage is one of the cheapest OF
laxuries if one reckons only the out
lay REQUIRED for the payment Of the
preacher or magistrate who performs
the ceremony and the cost of the H.
cense in such States as require IL
censes. Any minister, priest or preach
er of the gospel in the United States
may solemnize marriages, and in many
States judges for one or more classes
of courts. may ,omciate. In all save
ialf dozen States, too, justices OF the,
peace have the privilege of officiating
at the highly important function.
In some parts Of the United States
the person performing a marriage cere-
mony must have personal knowledge
of the identity, names and residence of
the parties, and inasmuch as such laws
are enforced in some of the Western
States where young people frequently
drive long distances to be married, the
stipulation has on occasion caused
more or less inconvenience In most of
the States two witnesses are: required
to be present at the solemnization Of a
marriage. although in some States a
single witness is sufficient. There is
still in force in Pennsylvania an old
law which prescribes that twelve wit
nesses shall be present, but this ex-
action is seldom if ever enforced. Per
haps the strangest stipulation OF all is
that which appears in the laws of Ten
nessee, and is to the effect that the
validity of marriage shall be in no.
wise affected by the omission Of the
baptismal name Of either party in the
license and the use of nickname in
stead. provided the parties can be iden-
tilted. Any person conyersant with the
conditions prevailing in the mountain
districts of Tennessee will appreciate
the wisdom Of this unique proviso.
Common supposition is to the effect
that the fee for performing the mar
riage ceremony is dependent entirely
upon the generosity of the bridegroom,
and it will doubtless, therefore, sur
prise many persons to learn that in
several States the law has a hand in
the matter. In the old dominion. for
instance, there is a statute which pro-
yides that the person solemnizing a
marriage is entitled to fee of one
dollar, and that "any person exacting
greater fee shall forfeit to the party
aggrieved $50" In West Virginia it is
stipulated that the fee be lat least one
dollar" and the Idaho law says that
1.-The fee shall be IS, or any other
greater sum voluntarily given by the
parties to such marriage" In sixteen
States Of the Union a welded couple
may obtain more or less elaborate GER
tificate of their marriage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
People Who Wear the Kilt.

The wearing of the kilt is a Gus
tom religiously observed in the smart
est society in Scotland. Many peers
and some wealthy commoners who are
chiefs Of clans take special pride in
the national costume: The Duke Of
Sutherland and his soDs, the Duke Of
Argyll, and his brother, Lord Archi-
bald Campbell. Lord Kinnoull, and en-
titled chieftains, such as Cameron Of
Lochiel or The Nlackintosh-all these
and many more - wear the Highland
dress when in Scotlan4. A gentleman
Of high degree dons kilt of palmer
tarta1 for morning wear and for
shooting, and in the evening, when he
dresses for dinner. be puts on his full
dress tartan, with sporran and richly
tewe3ed dirk.-London NJ. A. P.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
Professional Orators.

Gen. Buffers blazing indiscretion re-
calls the discovery made nearly thirty
years ago by the late Lord Rosmead, the
Cape governor who went up to Pretoria
at the time Of the Jameson raid to reas-
sure President Kruger to the best Of his
diplomatic ability. When Lord Ros-
mead (then Sir Hercules Robinson) was
governor Of New South Wales, in the
early '7Os. it fell to his lot TO admit the
erstwhile cannibal kingdom of Fiji as an
integral part of the British empire. Dur
ing the incidental ceremonies he noticed
that none Of the great fighting chiefs
spoke in person. and that each Of them
had professional orator on his staff
AS an Irishman. with strong sense Of
lumor, Sir Hercules was naturally tick
led by such novel situation, and when
he got back to Sydney he repeatedly eu-
log:Zed the arrangement, pointing out
that the man Of action was very rarely a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
man Of words, and that civilization might
ve:y we'll learn a lesson from Pacific
chiefs.-London Chronicle.
Durability of Timber.

Now that there is so much talk about
the durability of Australian timbers, it
might not be out Of place to consider
some other hard woods that are nearer
to hand than the Karri and Jarrah for
ests Of Westralia. There is in the Brit
ish museum life-size wooden image of
Rameses 1.-THE famous Sesostris-
which seems to be in perfect state Of
preservation. AS this particular Rameses
hourished over thirty-two centuries ago,
we may fairly take it that this piece Of
timber from the Nile valley is at least
5000 years old, and it is practically GER
tain that it has passed through many
trying vicisstudes, such as being buried
among ruins. submerged in Nile floods
and the rest. Westralian wood enthu-
siasts who have lately been boasting that
.Iarrah can stand the wear and tear of
fifty years or more had better ponder
this. And our authorities in Egypt might
90 vel to see if there are any forests
bend or through the Soudan.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29

arrested as suspicious person. Burg
lars tools were found on him, but he
managed to slip the law.
Then he started for Paterson, but got
off at Passaic by mistake. He entered
Lawyer William SCOTS residence and
got away with $500 worth Of jewelry.
He was caught and sent to the coun~
ty Jail to await trial. He had full
set Of tools for picking locks. On his
trial he pleaded guilty.
The old man sat in the prisoners row
in tears, and an aged woman, his only
friend, tottered to the bar, and spoke
few words for the prisoner. She
meant well, but she knew nothing
about the prisoner that would help
him.-New York Journal.
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mot at all. I've had plenty of
chances. I'm waiting until circum.
stances are such that she can't make
me feel I'm dirt under her feet
The next day Tom took his sisters
guest for sail to Plymouth. Alice was
fresh and dainty in a crisp white suit
and becoming yachting cap. Toms
heart thumped violently.
mo chance for me to-day" he
thought; ''she is as imperious as a
queen"
But the day proved unfavora ble for
pleasure seekers. The water was rough
and the great steamer rocked and plow-
ed until even Tom felt qualmish. Alice
sat watching the unhappy passengers.
her face very pale and her lips tightly
pressed together.
Alice" said Tom, kindly, Il hope
you're not going to be sick"
She gave him wild. startled look
there was a conyulsive movement, a
quick rush to the rail, and Alice had
Joined the rank and file paying tribute
to old Neptune. Tom was at her side
in an instant, with firm arm around
her waist and strong hand supporting
her head. 1t was not romantic situa-
ton, but Tom felt that his opportunity
had come.
ooh, Tom, am so mortified" gasped
poor Alice, presently; 'please go away"
mo need Of my going away now,
Alice" answered Tom, composedly, for
the past ten minutes there has been no
concealment Of your emotions. Your
whole past (gastrologlcally speaking)
has been open to my view. And as we
are soon to be married there is no rea-
son why should not dry your eyes and
wash your face, and straighten your
cap, and make you presentable." And
Tom deftly and tenderly suited his &C.
tons to his words. "a man likes to see
his tiancee look pretty. There, now you
are your own sweet self again."
'"Tom." said Alice, humbly, please
don't tell the girls that I was sick"
Not a word," answered Tom, prompt
ly; well just announce our engage
ment. and we'll never tell any one how
it happened"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
Sweet Revenge.

While the British matron means as
each successive British youth is led
captive to the altar by American girls.
her Canadian niece is avenging the
English cousin. She has swept across
the boundary line and descended upon
the professional young woman of the
United States. While the Canadian
girl is now prominent in all professions
in the States, her greatest distinction
has been won in trained nursing. In
the most noted training schools and the
finest hospitals the Canadian trained
nurse is In places of responsibility
Newcastle (Eng) Chronicle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
Foreign Cities Use Less Water.

Foreign cities use from one-haif to
two-thirds less water per capita than
American cities. The enormous waste OF
water which is permitted on this side o.:
on the other side. It could largely be-
prevented by the installation Of water
meters upon every service tap. It has
been demonstrated repea tedly, that the
water meter not only benefits the con-
sumner, burt the city. The erroneous i'm
preston prevails in some quarters tina:
large expenditures are necessary for the
maintenance of meters, whereas the con-
trary has been demonstrated in actual
practice. The cost in Harrisburg, Pa.
for the inspection and care Of water
meters in service is only about l per
cent. of the amount invested. It is put
ting it mildly to say that every water
works department should be fully
equipped with water meters.-Municipa
Journal.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
HALF LIFETIME IN PRISON.

Why Michael Werner Knows that
Honesty Il the Best Policy.
There is no man in the United States
who could better testify to the trath of
the adage, Honesty is the best pol
icy," than Michael Werner, who never
lived up to it.
His hair gray, his eyes sunken in.
with pale, sallow cheeks, the marks Of
thirty-two years and one mouth behind
prison bars, he sat in court in Pater-
son a few days ago. again prisoner.
Werner is 81 years old and has heen
a burglar for thirty-four years, all but
two Of which has been spent in prison.
He was born in Chicago and received
good public school education His
parents were respectable and well-to-
do. He learned the trade of a black
smith and made good living. In 1861,
being out Of work, he fell in with bad
company and was induced to come to
New York. Here he took part in q
burglary in October, 1867, and was SEN
fenced to five years in Sing Sing. Hav-
ing served that time, he went back to
Chicago, and in October, 1873, was
caught in the act of burglary. This
time he got fifteen years in Joliet pris-
on. After completing his term he re-
turned to New York. In 1888 he was
again arrested in Brooklyn for the
same offense. This time he got four
years and seven months in the Kings
County penitentiary.
Being released, he kept straight I'm.
til 1894, when he was caught at burg.
larry, and under the name Of George
Collins he was sent to Sing Sing again
! for two years and six months. Again
! in October, 1897, he bungled a job in
New York, and was arrested. This time
it was five years in Sing Sing and his
term expired on July last.
Then he went to Hoboken and was
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
Packing of Gold Leaf

Here is something l wish to inquire
about" said a gentleman to dealer in
artists materials as he held out a tiny
booklet for the latter's inspection. 4
bought this book Of English gold leaf
of you few days ago, and on turning
the Stats of paper between the leaves
l discovered that they contained por-
tions Of the Scripture, and seemed to
have been cut from various parts Of the
Bible"
$50 they were," answered the dealer,
but there is nothing extraordinary
about that fact when you understand
it, All English gold leaf. as a regular
matter OF business. is packed in little
books made up of pages of Bible cut to
the requisite size and stitched to-
gether
NO Dissertation is intended bat the
practice of packing the material in this
way Is a well-esta blished custom. The
Bible is selected for the purpose be-
cause as general thing the type is
more evenly set and the printing finer
and better executed than in other
books.
printed paper has always been in
general use for packing the sheets Of
gold leaf. The slight indentations
made by the type serve to keep them
more firmly in place. They slip when
packed between plain sheets. The Book
OF Common Prayer is also employed fog
the same purpose and the same reason
Gold leaf books are made up from
the sheets in which they leave the
press, and before they are folded
Washington Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
S.ah0ra'S Water SunDly.

The wells of Erg, in the Sahara des-
ert, occupy the bottom Of the depres.
sions. AS the surface Of the ground in
which they are e1cavated is covered
with thick layer Of sand they have to
be protected against the falling in OF
the latter. Their very narrow orifice
is therefore, Theoretically closed b9
means Of wide stones sealed through a
mortar composed Of sand and mud
Each caravan undoes the work in order
to obtain water and then carefully
seals the wells up again before depart
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
Modern Advice to Students.

An expert tutor declares that the
practice of taking strong coffee or Of
tying the head up with a wet towel in
order to keep awake and study is an
utter fallacy; that it Injuries the health
and prevents the brain from perform
ing the finer operations involved in
learning and memorizing facts. He
recommends, when a student grows
tired, little light, vigorous exercise.
such as striking bag or waving the
arms around the head, as in club
swinging, drinking cupful of hot wat
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
State Of Portugal.

Among European nations Portugal
ranks most decidedly as one which
has fallen from power and high estate
and conspicuously degenerated. Emu
grafton at an alarming rate robs the
country Of it's best and strongest young
men. Whole districts in Portugal are
deserted and stand in need of coloni-
zation, while the peasants who remain
in the land are illiterate to the extent
Of so per cent.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
Locomotive Statistics.

One hundred and nine thousand loco
motives are at present running in va
rious countries. Europe has $4,000,
America 10000, Asia $500, Australia
1000 and Africa 700.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29
MISS HELEN GOLD.

Miss Helen Gould, who has accepted
her appointment as member Of the
Board Of Lady Managers Of the St.
Louis Worlds Fair, is the most distin-
guished member Of the family of the
late Jay Gould.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29

There Is something radically wrong
with the small boy who wouldn't rath-
er go to circus than be an angel.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29

1t is said that the cheapest railway
fares in the world are to be found in
Hungary.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-29

u No man ever arrived suddenly at the
summit of pure cussedness.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-07
Fashions From Gay Paris.

even guipure are seen more than those
of metal. although there is one fasci-
mating button seen made entirely Of
beads, especially of steel.
Ribbons drawn through lace or through
material slashed are still popular both on
skirt and waist, and several skirts are
seen with ribbons drawn through and
tied over the full pleated back at inter-
walls.
Persian embroideries on linen are very
beautiful and combine tremendously with
almost any material and coloring. They
are also seen on silk, but are most chic
on the ecru linen.
We may expect to have another white
season, for hats, gowns and clOaks are all
to be seen in this ever-becoming color.
White cloth gowns heavily trimmed
with Irish lace are elaborate enough for
the most dressy occasions, and, worn
with large white picture hat covered
with plumes and an empire cloak Of
white lined with some delicate coloring
nothing could be more regal.
Beautiful satin finished cloths and
zibelinAs are used for gowns, their sur.
face SO soft and silky as to resemble
the latter material more than WOOL
Cheviots are also made up with such
Il soft finish this season that they are es-
pccially adapted for the clinging effect
in skirts Still! in vogue.
Taffetas are still used great deal IN
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ME early predictions for velvet and

THE early predictions for a velvet and
corduroy season have easily been
fulfilled, for never have these hand
some materials been more popular.
The new fancy velvets, especially those
with tiny pindots, blue with white, black
and silver; in fact all the new colorings
are to be made up into dressy gowns
trimmed with antique satin or CLOTH
Fur is not used so much on the fancy
Velvets, but with plain colors or panne
1t is the most favored trimming and we
are also to see it greatly in evidence on
evening gowns of net and chiffon.
There is the greatest wealth OF trim
ming used on these dainty gowns for
evening wear Long garlands of flowers
made of velvet, chiffon and silk are used
In profusion; insertions of lace, somc-
times two or three kinds on one gown.
deep lace fiounces combined with chiffon
or silk ana embrOideries of every descrip-
ton.
Velvet leaves and flowers cut out and
appliqued to silk or cloth are very effec-
tive, especially the black or /, light back
ground. Passementerie, embroidery. cut
out cloth, silk braids, buttons galore and
etrappings OF velvet, cloth or silk are all
included in the display of this seasons
novelties. Chenille put on in scroll de-
signs is particularly good trimming for
skirt and corsage
Buttons covered with silk. velvet and
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She Is Miss F'rederica Sanford, whose
father was once minister to Belgium.
During his lifetime his wife and daugh-
tiers were entertained at every European
court.
Now Miss Frederick is tilling the soil
at little place on the outskirts Of
Derby, Conn.,, where she raises chickens
and garden stuff and herself brings the
produce to market.
With her mother and sister. Will
helmina, she lives at the old homestead
in Derby, from which she goes out to
her farm early every morning.
She is an accomplished artist and mu-
stefan, but she prefers to earn a living
for herself and mother by working out
in the fields beneath the blue sky. The
farm was purchased and presented to
her by Seth Low, president of Column
bia university, an old friend of her
fathers.
Miss Wilhelmina is a particular pet
Of the Vanderbilts, whom she has been
visiting at Newport the past summer.
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many high collars are seen on coats, tho
tendency being more towards the turn
down rolled-over effect. Skirts show the
greatest variety, but the tight effect
over hips and very flared at the feet is
certainly still the most in favor.
A few of the straight skirts without
flounce, but tucked and pleated around
the hips, are very new, and some of the
best models are made in this way. Ac-
Gordon pleated backs are the fad of the
moment, and they are decidedly grace
full with their long sweep of curving
lines from waist to hem.
Panels set in the front of skirts are a
pretty finish and there are great pos
sibilties in the way of embroidery lace
and jeweled trimmings used in this way
And speaking of jewels reminds us that
they are to be used ad infinitum on all
dressy gowns. evening gowns. being lit
orally loaded with brilliant gems.
Empire style in gowns is carried out
in evening dresses, wraps and house
gowns, the latter being particularly
charming made up with the half en-
pire and vatican effect.
Long scarfs Of India muslin with
cashmere design, tied across the bust
with bow and long ends with gown OF
white yelling, are dainty and sweet for
the house.
Sleeves are still made up in the great
est variety of ways; the puff to elbow
and tight below. however, is a general
favorite.
Boleros are always with us and the
latest addition is one of heavy black
guipure incrusted with large gold roses
embroidered. The Irish lace. so much
used this season, Is dyed black and
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-07
BIRDS IN NEW lBWBLRY

From London comes the intimatiOn
that birds and butterflies are the correct
thing in jewelry designs. All fashionable
London is wearing them.
There Is the widest possible diversity In
these ornaments. Every member Of the
feathered tribe Is initiated The ungainly
snipe is set up in tiny rose diamonds.
Tyre birds for diamonds are worn spe-
cially for hair ornaments. and behind
their spread tails are placed high, soft
aigrettes.
A flight Of swallows. from two to five
crossing on the wing a parallel bar, Is
one of the popular things for brooches.
But it is the peacock that makes the
most gorgeous ornament. 1t may be
made either Of precious stones or Of ex-
quisite enamel, with each eye Of the tail
brought out in perfect detail.
The first peacock brooch was ordered
by Lady Warwick. Ducks are made Of
enamel on either gold or silver and
pouter or fantail pigeons also make
pretty pins.
The butterflies are more dainty than
the bird ornaments. They are specially
adapted for wear in the hair.
Both sorts Of ornaments are used as
clasps for any of the numerous chains
that are hung about the neck. Chains.
ny the way, are IlOFe popular IMAM eNeFs
The latest fad is the chain to which a
tiny mirror is attached.
OF course, the mirror Is disguised. II
Is concealed within a locket made in tho
fashion of an enameled water lily, a
fleur de lis. a four-leaf clover or some
other floral design. Jingling beside the
mirror is small round box of either
gold or silver within which Is carried a
little powder puff.
And both Of these knick-knacks are
found very useful when my lady's toilet
needs to be hastily retouohed.
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Number Five.

The long coat which is very elegant
model in pale tan cloth. The loose sack
shape is one much in favor for carriage
and automobile wear and the wide cuffs
Of the "pagoda" sleeves, are the accepted
hand-finish for such easy, bundling
garments. Stitching and cut cloth, put
on in applications, constitute the trim
mings for the bottom and side fronts,
which show in superb facing in white
cloth, overlaid with deep brown and en-
phasized by a brown velvet ribbon and
silk "pomponettes." The f1ared collar Is
faced with fur. The bolero on the cloak
is made of two parts. stitched one to
the other. The lower part Of the cloak
is pleated and attached to the bolerO.