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The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

1t is said that the navies of the world
are giving more attention to target prac-
tice than ever before. This is probably
due to the lessons Of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, in which the American gunners
showed that victory is with those who
Shoot fast and who also hit what they
shoot oft
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

eight rattlesnakes on farm near Dodge
vile does not bear out the old claim
that there are no 'rattlers' on the Lake
Michigan side Of the Wisconsin river.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20
TypeWrfters Destroy an Industry.

The typewriter is displacing the pen;
celebrities do not write their letters as
they formerly did. and the high prices
written by. notable persons win be a
dream Of the past to our grandchildren.
Authors MSS. have also fetched high
prices, but the author who writes with
per is becoming rarity, 80 that chance
is practically lost % posterity. The MSS.
may have been typed BY the author him
fact IN the print-like copy.''-Pearr5n's
Weekly. :. j. 81 ssts.z-z sz.-z
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Maryland oyster packers show good
sense in their appeal for rigid enforce
ment Of the law against the taking of
undersized oysters. If the fish dealers
Of the lakes had taken a stand of this
kind against the pound nets, whitefsh
would now be comparatively plenty in
stead of nearly extinct in some Of the
Great Lakes
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20
grapes ready for the bare feet of the
native Wine-presses

The determination of the board Of
health of Greater New York to have all
cases of malaria reported like conta-
gious diseases is not exactly in line with
the mosquito theory, but it may never
theless be conducive to the public vel
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Opera bouffe managers might get point
ers for a manouevering of stage armies
ny observing the movements of the forces
at Rocas del Toro, where POO soldiers
are besieging a garrison comprising 40
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The behavior of the Chinese looters at
the burning of Foo Chow was a sample
of the quickness with which the almond
eyed heather seizes opportunities to en-
gage in deviltry of any sort. The erup-
ton credited to the Boxers was probably
due more to the Chinese weakness for
plumber than to the strength of the
Boxer organization.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

1t was lucky for the passengers on the
steamer Golden Star, bound from New
York to Rockaway, that she grounded
in shallow water instead of in the depths,
because the rush for life-preservers de-
veloped the fact that there were only
twelve such appliances to supply the G70
alarmed passengers.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The idea Of putting Milwaukee in fine
with the cities which have prohibited
splitting on sidewalks and in the street
cars should not be ridiculed. The move
ment against the repulsive and unsani-
tary habit is growing rapidly, and event
ually people will wonder that they ever
INDUCED in the indecent habit of splitting
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

If two Hoosier scientists have actual
ly discovered way to make diamonds,
the rhinestone will take it's place among
gems Of the first class by right Of prior
manufa cture.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

That variety is not always the spice
of life has been discovered by the Out
agamie farmer who went pretty close to
death after indulging in mixed diet
of choke cherries, wild plums, lager
beer and apple cider.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The two hundred striking miners who
called on the editor Of the Houghton
Daily Gazette found that the scribe is a
man who can quickly make up his mind
to take an outing
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The actress who jumped into the Mis-
sissippi for her pet dog, leapcd into 4
good deal of advertising at the same
time, and proved herself to bc a veritable
star for the "tank drama"
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Hunting for the escaped leopard in
Rock county affords amusement that has
heretofore been found only in the junglcs
of India and Africa and the lion dens Of
the Rocky mountains
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The severity of the injury which Con-
gresham Tawney received from flying
golf ball proves that the game is not
without it's dangers, and that therefore
o,1t' SiunS
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Dooley will probably set that Prince
Chun told the Kaiser that his emperor
is sorry, that the Kaiser said that he is
sorry. too; and then they both drowned
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

There is a bare chance that some of
the cranks who are billed for voyages
through the Niagara whirlpool rapids
may be gyrated so rapidly and 50 en-
ratically by the waters that they will
have their wits untanged, and emerge
nprfacriv sane.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

From the skillful manner in which the
train. robbers handled the engine and
cars, near Eylau, Texas, it may be in
ferred that the knights Of the road" are
not entirely unused to work.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Summer cottages and hotels may be
said to be closing what has been hot
season in style to match, although
matches may not be guilty of causing
the coincidence.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Peary rumors from the far north are
the easiest sensations to manufacture,
as every mans guess is as good as that
of his neighbor.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The appearance Of the American po-
tato bug on a patch of potatoes near the
rives Thames, in England, has naturally
caused more alarm among British potato
growers than among the manufacturers
Of nariS green
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Brooklinc, Massachusetts, has decided
to proceed Systematically against the
mosquito. Perhaps she means to try
to round them up after grand hunts, as
the Western people do jack rabbits.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Capt. Forsyth, U. s. n, who was ac-
cused of talking about Santiago matters,
contrary to orders, has followed the w.
W. Astor route by blaming it on the
reDOrterS
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

\ reported $4,000 Jackpot during the
recent fast voyage of the Deutschland is
nndeniably proof that there was racing
in the cabin also.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

"Footreading" has superseded the fad
Of palmistry among the fashionables at
Newport, and it is said that even the
tyros at the art can readily tell where
the shoe pinches.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

For a spinster,. Dr.. Mary Walker die
very we'll in winning the second prize n
hitching and unhitching contest at a
farmers fair in New York. '..
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The leading packers have cause for
wonderment at the idea of the Havana
officials that the title ''Pork King is an
insult to Americans to whom it is ap-
plinI
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Susan B. Anthony. advises Carrie Na-
tion TO organize the women of har state:
for voting, and thus put her hatchet into
use as Thomas 3. Reed used his gavel.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Boiled down, w. w. Astor's reason for
renouncing his American citizenship is
that certain American newspapers were
addicted to truth telling in regard to
h
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Portugal is in sore need of a rush Of
thirsty tourists. She has 132, 900, 900
gallons of wine in her vaults, and NO
room for the juice Of a large crop Of
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

The sudden disappearance of noun
tain 500 feet high seems to show that
There's hole in the bottom of Japan"
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Munkittrick's latest subject of versi-
fication for the Smart Set is civilian
Tell Up to Date" Now will somebody
endeavor to beat this with "W'att'ell Up
to Date?'
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20
". {. HANNAFORD, Publisher.

England's continued purchases prove
that the American mule is as tough as
South African army life.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Alabama's new constitution has been
adopted, with the ''nigger' looking on
and wondering where he comes in.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20

Boston sticks to her beans, even when
they bring famine prices, as though the
bean pot were the source Of culture.
The Virginia enterprise., 1901-09-20
THE POOR MANS PLANT.

I.
I want to be a Magnate
OF some kind, l don't care
A dern what kind of Magnate,
If can get my share
OF stocks and bonds and moneys,
And gold and grease and grain,
And coal and transportation,
And other things of gain
And profit to the holder
Because l need raise,
And l am out for any
thing
fiat
pays.
I'm sure I've no objection
And would not raise fuss
If somehow I should happen
To be an Octopus;
A really, truly Octo-
Pus, with tentaclcs
That reached in al! directions
With everlasting pulls
At everything Of profit
Because I need a raise,
And l am out for any
Old
thing
that
pays.
III.
A Boss Octopian Magnate
That owns the earth is what
l yearn to be this minute,
And have the finest yacht
TO sail around my proper.
Ty and see If I
Could find somewhere some other
Good thing that could buy
To add to my possessions
Because / need a raise
And l am out for any
thing
that
pays.
William J. hampton
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18

CONTRACTORS AND Oh
GRAVEL AND MACADMIZED
CAD

Notice is hereby given that the Board OF Com
missioners Of Lawrence county. IN the state Of
Indiana, Will up TO 2 O'Clock y. m OF Tuesday,
nth DAY OF JUNE. 1901.
receive sealed proposals for the construction OF
the following manned roads in Bono township,
Lawrence county, Indiana, 10 wit:
-Road No. l.
\ part OF the Mitchell and Bono road; length.
4.577 feet.
A part OF the LawrenceDort and Fishing Creek
Chapel road: length. TO- l0 feet.
All OF said roads To he completed on or before
the lt day OF December. 1901. said proposals
Tor twice the amount Of the bid on blanks fur
nished. by the auditor.
only Indiana sureties accepted. one OF which
must be a resident freeholder Of Lawrence
Bids will be received by division.
Awards will be made by divisions or as a
whole at the discretion Of the Board OF Com
missiOners.
said bids 10 provide that the work on said
roads bid on shall be In all things In strict ac-
cOrdance with the plans. prohle and s~peclhca-
tions now on file with the auditor. and the order
OF the Board OF Commissioners herein.
The successful bidders for this work will be
required TO buy the bonds issued for the con-
struction OF said roads 10 the amount OF their
contracts. provided the treasurer shall not have
sold the same on or before the 18th day OF July,
1891.
said bonds to bear date Of 18th day Of June.
The board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
bidders will be required 10 file their bonds
with the auditor not later than Monday. June
Bids should be addressed John NJ. Gainey.
Witness my name and the seal OF the Board
OF commissioners OF said county, at Bedford.
ln@iaaa this 18th day Of Nay, Nay, 1901 s
Auditor Lawrence County. Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18
Illinois CentraI's Pension scheme.

The new pension system introduced on
the Illinois Central Railroad does not de-
pend in the least on contribution, forced
or otherwise, from the men who will be
benefited. The company gives the money.
having started the pension fund with a
capital of 100000. In addition to this the
company will give 500. 600 a year. All the
men must retire at the age Of seventy.
and it is possible for them to retire at
sixty-five If they have been ten years in
the service, and at sixty-one ii they have
been incapacitated in the service of the
company. The pensions are graded accord
ing to the salaries and the lengths of
service OF the pensioners. The pensioner
is paid l per cent. of the average salary
OF the last ten years Of the service he has
been employed. In other words, a man
who has been in the service OF the com
pany twenty-five years gets % per cent.
of his average salary for the last ten
years. 1t differs from the Pennsylvania
plan, as provision Is also made for men
who have gone on leave of absence or have
been suspended or dismissed and been re-
instated another year: also, for those who
are laid off temporarily on account of lack
of work. Such men do not lose their pen
sions. The latter is, perhaps, the most
admirable feature of the system. and the
Illinois Central seems TO have solved the
most difficult problem Of industrial pen
SiOns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18
GALLOWAY WILL RETIRE
w. III. NEWMAN MAY BE NEW YORK
CENTRAL PRESIDENT.
Il. $. Blodgett Likely to BE Placed at
Head OF the Lake Shore-Gen-
erOus Pension Plan.

It was announced by Harvey Fiske's
Sons, at New York. yesterday, that s. r.
Galloway, president of the New York Cen
trail and Hudson River Railroad. will re-
sign that office to accept the presidency OF
the new American Locomotive Company.
The new corporation will include the fol-
lowing companies: Brooks locomotive
works. Dunkirk. N. Y; Cooke locomotive
works, Paterson, n. j.. ;~Manchestef locomo-
tive works, Manchester, n. H.; P~ittsburg
locomotive and car works. Pittsburg; Rhode
Island locomotive works. Providence; Rich
mond locomotive works, Richmond. Va.
and Schenectady locomotive works. Sche-
nectady. n. Y. 1t is declared that the
American Locomotive Company will control
fully two-thirds of the output of locomo-
tives in this country.
An official of one of the Vanderbilt lines,
who was in Indianapolis last evening, in
commenting on the rumored resignation of
MIR. Galloway, said he thought his sue
cessor as president of the New York Cen
trail road would be Percy r. Todd, who
is highly esteemed by the Vanderbilts.
Mr.. Todd is aggressive, young and capable,
and since elected second vice president Of
the New York. New Haven a. Hartford
road mas made a remarkable record in
revolutionizing matters on that road and
increasing its business.
Another gentleman. who has known Of
President C~alloway's proposed retirement
for several weeks. says IL is almost certain
that w. III. Newman now president of the
Lake Shore, Will succeed Galloway on the
New York Central, and that +. S. Blodgett,
general superintendent of the Lake Shore,
will become president of that road. 1t is
rumored that President CallOway's retire
ment is enforced. but this report has not
been officially confirmed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18
The Coast Guard Life savers.

One of the wisest and most efficient pro-
~tections provided by the government for
those in danger is undoubtedly the Coast
Guard Life Service, and there are many
who have good reason TO be thankful to the
sturdy members Of this corps for their res
cue from watery graves. Supplied with ev-
cry appliance TO aid in their work, these
men go bravely 10 their task OF saving
human life. bringing the shipwrecked 10
safety on the shore. one of their most
effective aids is called the 'breeches buoy
and their manipulation OF il is intensely in
teresting. Messrs. Cody and Salisbury, man
ayers of Buffalo Bits Wild West. have en-
gagged a number OF veterans of this service,
who Will illustrate at every exhibition Civ
en- by the Wild West the manner in which
the work of rescue by this means is &C
compiished. This is a unique and decidedly
novel addition 10 the many attractions al
ways TO be seen at the entertainments of
this great combination. The show will be
here on May Il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
We desire 10 call the attention OF the
saloon keepers of this city to the destitute
circumstances of a very worthy family who
reside in the northeastern part of the
city. A little family. consisting of an in
valid mother and six young children. have
been left without money and without food
or sufficient clothing by a husband and
father who has let the saloons have his
money. and about four weeks ago was
forced to give up his position on account
of intoxication. He then LETT his family
and they have been supported by the Char
ity Organization and the neighbors. The
~neighbors now feel that they need outside
assistance, and, while they commend the
efforts of the Charity Organization. they
realize also that this institution. has hun
creds OF other needy families TO look after.
and they also feel that IL Is now no more
than justice that the saloon keepers pay
bach 10 this family a small portion OF what
they have taken.
Any funds in this behalf can be sent TO
Mr.. c. s. Grout, at Plymouth Church
MIR. Grout does not send out this petition,
but he has kindly consented to receive
any money which may be sent In for this
cause. and will turn IL over TO the family.
THE NEIGHBORS.
indianapolis. Nay II.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18
Cashing Pay Checks.

On the Pennsylvania lines the old prac-
tice of cashing checks on the pay car is
again coming into rogue For some years
1t has been the custom for the men, after
receiving their checks from the pay car,
TO go to some bank or hotel or saloon
where they are known and have the checks
cashed. The present month. on some parts
of the s~ystem-which will soon be extend
ed over all lines-checks are given without
revenue stamps attached and the employee
is paid. 1t is understood that this inno-
walton is the beginning of the end of the
f, check system OF paying wages, il being
just as well TO pay the men the cash as
to carry cash on the car and then pay
by check.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18

KANSAS CITY. May H.-catue-Receipts, 100
higher: stockers and feeders steady. Good to
good. A75q5.25; stockers and feeders.
Western led steers. $500 80 Texas and Indian
Gamers. @.5oqal5; bulls. sS.5SgA75; calves. $50
H~ogs-Receipts. 800. Market Sc higher. Top.
$50: bulk, S.s5I5.S5. heavy. s.. 50: mixed
packers. $.70Q5.SO; light. sS-SSq5T2's: pigs. ALso
s.oOO. Market steady. West
ern lambs. 7595 %; Western .wethers. N2s9
rs: e Mss.st =. 5SSSan. Tesss s' grass sheer. SD
AS; spring lambs. &.5oge.S.
CHICAGO. May i5Icat,le.Rsesipts; i%s
prime steers: sSsOaS s& poor TO medium. g. 500
heifers. 9S5GI65: Gamers, s. iOa2. Is: bulls.
s2.5oa44o: calves, s2Sqs; Texas FED steers. sAz
Hogs-Receipts to-day. 1900: tomorrow. IS
600. Market 2l4a5c higher. Mixed and butchers.
rough heavy. sS.esa5.Ss; light. &-Sa5.S. nufK
sheep-Receipts. 200. Market strong % isn
Csc higher. Good TO choice wsthers. A;sqiss:
fair 10 choice mixed. S.l5u4t ~, Western sheep.
a.SSSs.sS; Western :ambs. as;s5.ss.
NEW YORK. May I.-Beeves-Receipts. 80
Trade rather slow: steers strong TO loc higher:
steady. Steers. t.l565B: tops. p.s: Fat oxen.
ea5. bulls. 0-25q4S: cows. s. . 90 a.
10: sheep. Isaiac: refrigerator beef. &c per 10.
Exports. SO cattle and 4.2so quarters OF beef
&alNtE-lFAEAIANF go ~ WIFHNa AKAENa
closed &c to Gc lower. veals. HG5Sse; choice
and extra, Sn6-25.
sheep and -Lambs-Recelpts. 44si. sheep steady.
lambs l5Q25c higher. Clipped sheep. 8.25Qt0:
culls. $50; clipped lambs. Sa5a -cuiis. $50;
Hoss"Receipts. 1860. Market arm. stats
hogs. 81. ioas-3; no Western on sale.
ST. LOUIS. MAY fT-cattle-Recelpts. 900, In
Guiding 10 Texans. Market steady 20 strong.
Native shipping and export steers. N.75GSs 50:
dressed beef and butcher steers, A35Q5p. steers
under loo lbs, Aq+75: stockers and feeders.
81 25a2 IS: bulls. s3a3. so. Texas and Indian steers.
$3.50: COWS and heifers. S.Ea4@
Hogs-Reoeipts. 400 Market strong 20 Sc
x'sSTs.7 IS: butchers. 5'Wa5sIh.
~Sheep-Receipts, coo. Market steady. Native
muttons. s4q4ss; shipping lambs. H.5Sa6-25. culis
and bucks. So 5Oa4.JO. stockers. 81 7zQa-
l.sOO. Market active and steady. Native steers.
s.. s0d55O: Western steers. S8Q4S5. Texas steers.
5OH425. COWS and heifers. 2.5o0i70s Gamers.
tl75n340; st0ckers and feeders. S2sd5 10:
Hogs-Receipts. 200. Market a shade 70 SC
higher. Heavy. ~SzAz. mixed. SOe
5I2i4; light Sezana8z,s. pigs. SGSso. bulk
shesp-Receipts. loo. Marke, active and
higher. Yearlings, Snf.t0. wcthers. S3Tsa43o
ewes. S250lle: common and stock sheep, 50
S.75. lambs. SL2sH5-S. spring lambs. &aG
EAST May
III cars, sheep and lambs. 40 cars. nogs, - cars.
skipments-catle. los cars. sheep and lambs
Butcher. cattle. N-sOasss; calves. choice 70
Lambs. choice 70 extra. S259s 40: sheen.
choice 20 extra. 81 aou46o
Hogs-Hoavy. S646os; pigs, SD9S0.
CINCINNATI. May r.-Hogs active and strong
Cattle strong and higher at 81 sooss5.
sheep quiet 81 xN9Ai5 Lambs steady e
$.75QAl5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18

ton. The Supreme Court of Michigan sus-
tains the state railroad commissioner in
his action.
Since the Pennsylvania leased the Pitts
burg. Fort Wayne & Chicago. in 1863. the
lessee company has received net profits
amounting TO SIS, 00,0 900. Rentals aggregat-
ing $50 200. 900 have in the same time been
paid TO the Fort Wayne Company, which
has put $23,000,O 20 into improvements of
roadbed and new
1t has been decided by the management
OF the Illinois Central road to have no fur
Their controversy with the government au-
thorities over the payment for the trans
portation OF troops. The Treasury De-
partment demanded a settlement on the
two-cent party rate basis, which has been
accepted by Vice President Harahan, Of
the Central.
Inquirer: Regular runs which come in
press, on the New York Central, which
covers the 143 miles between New York and
Albany in 160 minutes; between Washington
and Baltimore, over the Baltimore & Ohio,
where forty miles is run in forty-five min
utes. and the congressional limited of the
Pennsylvania, which covers the 27 miles
from Jersey City TO Washington in four
hours and forty-six minutes.
On June ! the rates on grain east from
Chicago win be dropped from 171z cents per
one hundred pounds 10 10 cents, and at a
meeting of representatives of roads in ILL
nois and western Indiana on Thursday ii
was voted TO continue the 2 cents per one
hundred pounds plus above 10 cents as be-
fore the reduction was decided on. The
Baltimore * Ohio Southwestern is a party
10 the agreement, which insures that the
action of the Illinois and western Indiana
lines Will be sustained.
Ten years ago Superintendent Mansfield.
of the indianapolis * Vincennes, purchased
two hundred maple trees and ordered them
set out near stations on the line. These are
now grown and will not only shade the sta
tons, but give them an attractive appear
are laying out grass plats and flower beds.
Another Improvement is the miles OF gravel
turnpike which have been constructed in
the last four years, and farmers, Mr.. Mans
field says, who opposed spending money in
that direction, are now the strongest advo-
Gates of making such improvements.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-18

The lines of the Central Traffic Associa-
ton have announced a reduction of 17ls
cents TO 10 cents on grain and grain prod
ucts between Chicago and New York, effec-
tive June 10. On grain alone for export the
tasing rate between New York and Chi
cago will be 13h cents. and other export
rates based with the usuaI dlnerentials
this time. it is understood, because a num-
her of lines out of Chicago have endeav-
ored 10 meet competition OF the lake lines
by refusing to uphold established tariffs.
II is hoped to place the rate on such Il
basis as will be satisfactory to all roads
end to prevent Generalization from compc-
tition with the lake carriers.