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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12
THE LOST GARDEN.

0OMe"ueTe III the distant 6Outnllu0
Blooms a garden|ost to me-
Warm with" peoples burning fragrant,
Dr0wsy fires l may not see.
Subtle shadows fit and beckon
Down dim pathways bound with yew,
Where a white wrath wanders lonely
'Twixt the darkness and the dew.
In the ruined walls that echoed
Once to happy-hearted moods,
Now the stoalthy, lightfOOt lizards
Unmolested rear their broods.
And beneath the oleanders,
No clear voice sings, as Of old:
But the feet caressing sunbeams
Whisper secrets to their mold.
Though I follow as the southwind
Fares his way through wood and plain,
Though l question hill and valley,
shall never find again
Ny lost garden-where lie buried
joys that swift the glad hours sped;
Only one could bid me enter:
DULY Love-and Love is dead!
Charlotte Becker in Ainslee's
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

The adoption of the shirt waists as a
summer uniform by the letter carriers of
Detroit settles the waist as fashionable
bit Of summer gear; not because the let
ter carriers are a bad looking lot of fell
lows, but because society will not put on
service uniforms however much the devo-
tees of fashion may take to uniformity
in garments, collars, neckties, etc.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

1.-The pomp and circumstance of glori-
GUS war; will be diminished in Germany
when the newly adopted regulation uni
form comes into use. Coats, trousers
and caps will be of greyish-brow cloth,
and all shining buttons, buckles and
ornaments will be done away with.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

The limited retirement from the turf of
Millionaire Lawson Of Boston may be
due to the fact that he Is now cultivating
sea legs" for the international yacht
races, in which he will have a hand with
the Independence.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12
The Water Hyacinth.

Attempt is being made to free the
streams of Louisiana and Florida from
the water hyacinth. Hundreds of skiffs
and small vessels have been caught by
the water hyacinths and are unable to
get out of the streams in which thcs
were used. The drainage canals in New
Orleans are in peril, and the logging in
dustry Of southern Louisiana is in dan.
ger of destruction. s.t ~ b. 81 sss ls
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

Aguinaldo's oath Of allegiance may be
stronger than $4,000 in cash, but Spain
undoubtedly believes it is the part of
wisdom for the United States to keep an
eye on the captured rebel leader
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

When the earthquake on Monday
shook the Domabagtsche Palace, the Sui
tan of Turkey remained calm. European
monarchs give way to agitation not when
the force that totters their thrones is
seismic, but when it is revolutionary.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12
If Coffee Poisons You.

ruins your digestion, makes you nervous
and sallow complexioned, keeps you
awake nights and acts against your sys.
tenn generany, try Grain-O, the new food
drink. 1t is made Of pure selected grain
and Is healthful, nourishing and appetite
ing: J: has none Of the bad effects Of
coffee, yet it is just as pleasant to the
taste, and when properly prepared can't
be told from the finest coffees. Costs
about n as much. 1t Is a 1lealthful fai,ie
drink for the children and adults. Az
rour grocer for Grain-O. Is and 05c
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12
Riley and I'VE.

When James Whitcomb Riley and
"Bi]l" Nye travelled together giving a
joint entertainment, the humorist had
great fun with the poet. Once, in in
Producing Riley and himself to an audi
first, and speak until I get tired; then
Mr.. Riley will succeed me and read from
his own works until you get tired"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

Cleverly handled in the interest Of the
promoter, the Panama canal can be
made the last ditch of as much Amer
lean money as was dropped by deludcd
French investors under the regime Of
De Lessons.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

The Charleston sheriff who reports the
case Of negro who grew shade lighter
through fear, while in Jail, may have
overlooked the influence of the Jail lava
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

Those who may be inclined to initiate
the young plunger who is temporarily ex-
citing admiration in speculative cir
cles, should not overlook the fact that
the average plunge is downward.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

South Dakota's "divorce colony" en-
ables the people to see great many
Fasteners of notoriety who find the Da-
kota climate conducive to freedom.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

The Skyscraper Trust will attempt to
levy tribute upon the architectural as
pirations Of men who ere bent on the
pre- emption of ethereal .,pace.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

Boston is afflicted with milk famine,
but the devoted people will no doubt
bear up as long as the supply Of beans
holds out
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

J. Pierpont Morgan has paid $4,000
for a single book. Had he been looking
for bargains, he might have bought a
whole library for $25.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

Nazareth Becoming Moderntzetl.
Nazareth hos now a telegraph Office.
where an Armenian operator, in ordinary
European dress, keeps the village com
munity in touch with the great world.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

Coughing Leads to CONSUMPTION. :.
kemp's Balsam will stop the conpht ~
once. Go to your druggist today ana 1et
a sample bottle free. Sold In Is and N
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

Steve Brodie's 100000 shows that he
was successful in turning notoriety to
account.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

"A private detective agency has been
started in Zurich. This is the: first Of ia
Kind in Switzerland, where the law of
divorce is practically unknown.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-04-12

The man who has an automobile which
breaks the record considers himself lucky
If it does not go to smash itself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Frenck Bakers.

Eakers in France are subject to re,
strictio0s aud regulations undreamed
of In England In the fortified towns
along the frontier they are bound by
law to have a certain stock Of -four al
ways on hand in case Of emergencies.
The bakery not only has to be kept
clean. but the baker has to deposit
with the local authorities a certain
sum Of money as surety for the prop
er conduct Of his business.
The law also looks after his weights
and measures. which circumstance
places him in the same position as the
British baker. but in addition the law
regulates the price ct which bread can
be sold.
Napoleon Ill ordered on one occasion
that & loaf about equal TO our quartern
should be sold for not more than Six
pence. and this AT a time when we
were payiuS eishtpencc and ninepence.
London Tit-Eits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Now She Hates Him.

A young man and young woman
lean over the front gate. They are lov-
ers. 1t is moonlight. He is loath to
leave. as the parting Is the last. He is
about to so away. She is reluctant to
see him depart They swing on the
gate.
"I'n never forget you" he says, and
if death should claim me my last
thought will be of you
..I'll be true to you" she sobs. I'll
never see anybody else or love them as
long as live
They part
Six years later he returns. His sweet
heart Of former years has married.
They meet at Il party. She has changed
greatly. Between the dances the rec
ognition takes place.
LET me see," she muses.. with her
fan beating q tattoo on her pretty hand.
"was it you or your brother who Was
my old sweetheart?'
Really don't know" he says.
Probably my father" London An
swers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Rang In It's Third Century.

The bell on historic old ST. Johns
church, in Richmond. where Patrick
Henry made his famous speech prior to
the American Revolution. rang in the
twentieth century. This bell is thus
given the distinction Of being the only
one in this. country, with the possible
exception Of that on old Liberty hall, in
Philadelphia. that has rung in three
centuries. Old St. Johns bell has an
interesting history. Many years ago.
when the old structure for which it
was made was repaired, the bell was
removed and sold. Later its last own
er presented it to the Virginia Historic
al society. by which it was restored to
the church.-New Orleans Times-Dem-
ocrat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
A Sympathetic Memory

In a western Massachusetts town
lives 8 young woman who l.. blessed
with both discrimination and tact.
The first Of these admirable qualities
she has displayed by her two mar
riages Her first husband was q minis
ter. most delightful man. he died
and after lapse Of five or six years
she was united TO his only brother. who
was q successful lawyer in New York.
On her library desk stands picture
OF the first partner of her joys and sor'
rows. and one day a curious caller ask
ed whom the photograph represented
That" said the hostess. with evi
dent emotion. lis picture Of mT huS
bands brother. who died eight years
ago and who was very dear to Us
th."-Youth'S Companion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
THE DRuMHEAD BUSINESS.
A Huge Long Ia1and Industry Which
Prospers by War.

Prospcrs by War.
Few people know that more than half
the banjo and drum heads SOLD in the
United States are made on Long Is
land. Near the railroad station al
Cold Spring is a little red building sur
rounded by frames, in which skins are
stretched for drying. while near by is
an artificial pond. with wooden sides
and bottom. filed with a chemical mix
ture. 1t is an unpretentious establish.
ment, but IN our two wars and in the
peace between it has fathered Il great
deal Of noise. The business was estab-
lished in 1860, and success was almost
immediate. Competition was strong
after the rush of war orders was over,
but the business has advanced in i'm
portance until now there are but three
factories in this country whose opposi-
ton can be felt Two Of these are in
Brooklyn and the other at High View.
n. 7.
New York markets furnish the salt
ed raw skins from which, the drum
uGGUS SEC uldOS 1uC Hail ID lC11lOfCO
from the skins by chemical bath in
the artificial pond, and the skins are
then stretched on the racks and dried.
A thorough scraping removes any par
ticles Of Fat or flesh that may have
adhered to the dried skin. which is
then the thickness Of parchment. The
skins are thoroughly bleached in the
drying process and are then ready for
cutting into heads. During the Span
ish-American war the factory was fair
ly swamped with orders for drum
heads, 500 dozen heads often being or
dered at one time. The principal de-
mand was for the "tenor" drum, on
which a loud accompaniment to the
fife or bass instrument can be pro-
duced.
kangaroo skins make the costliest
drumheads. When dressed. they are
showy, but beyond their appearance
and name they are Of no greater value
than heads made from calfskin. Sheep
skin is used for cheap toy drums.-New
York Post
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
An Em.,arrnssins laugh.

During Il funny turn on the stage at
the Walnut street t!eater. Cincinnati.
one night d man in tie halcoay leaned
over the railing convulsed With laugh
ter. During IN extraordinary burst OF
hilaritv his false teeth flew from his
mouth and fell in the lap Of lady
who was sitting in the parquet Those
near locked up and saw the toothless
man waving frantica!ly to the lady to
pick up his teeth This caused d gen.
eral laugh at his expense. The teeth
were returned bv an usher.-EXchange.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
A CASE OF LAW.
The Decision That Was Rendered by
Banuto Solomon.

The Decision That Was Rendered by
Basuto Solomon.
Law is complicated thing, and
some Of it's decisions seem not to be
founded in equity. Probably most
readers will pass that criticism upon
the case recorded below:
Basutoland. being broken and noun
famous. was until recently the resort
Of lions. leopards and other wild ami
mails. Now, however. the hillsides
which were once the resort Of these
savage creatures are the pasture
grounds Of tens Of thousands Of cattle.
Nearly all dangerous animals have
been driven away from Basutoland.
but not long ago leopard appeared
on the outskirts Of village. The
animal soon became as badly frighten-
ed as the villagers and sought safety
in fight
The next morning the inhabitants
turned out for hunt One Of the
hunters was climbing a steep rock
when be suddenly found himself face
to face with the leopard, whose re-
treat was cut off by the rock itself.
Neither the man nor the animal could
escape the encounter.
The dilemma was an awkward one.
for the climber was unarmed. Reaiiz-
ing his danger. he put forth his hands
and in desperation caught hold Of the
leopard on each side Of its jaw, hold
ing it at arms length and calling for
help. The leopard clawed and tore his
captor, but the man held on till help
arrived. and the beast was speared.
Now came question Of law. By
Basuto law the skin belonged to the
chief. who must reward one Of three
claimants-either the man who speared
the leopard or the man who held it so
that it was possible to spear it or the
man who. being warned By the bark
ing Of his dog. first discovered the
animal in the village.
The Basuto Solomon decided the
case as follows: The man who speared
it could rot have done so but for the
man who held it. and the man who
held it could not have known Of its
existence if the dog had not first
warned the village; therefore the credit
for the killing belonged to the dog,
whose owner was entitled to the re-
ward.-Youth's Companion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
THE LITTLE OLD sPINET.

Do you see the little spinet standing in the cor
ner there?
Great grandmother loved to play it when she was
a maiden fair.
sunbeams through the window twinkle. flick ring
on its yel!owed keys,
And we almost hear the tinklc Of the old time
melodies.
Great-grandmother gosned in SILK, with high
heeled slippers. e.1aty lace.
Sat there, while a smile OF pleasure lighted up
her fair young face;
From without the rose scent fingers. drifting on
the summer breeze,
While she plays with fairy fingers ali the old time
melodies.
And the litSe spinet waits her patiently these
long, long years.
Till its mellow voice is broken, harsh, and has the
sound OF tears,
Yet it seems the sunbealns straying, dick'rins or
its ycllowed keys,
And her fairy fingers playing all the old tim
melodies.
Mary Small Wagner in optimist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
QUAINT COLONIAL NAMES.
How the Offspring of Our First Colo.
nfsts Were Christened

How the Offspring of Our First Colo
nists Were Christened.
It is an interesting study to trace the
underlying reason for many Of the Gu
rious names which are given to the off
spring Of the first colonists. Parents
searched for names Of deep signii-
cance-for names appropriate to con-
ditions, for those Of profound infu-
ence presumably on the child's life.
The Rev. Richard Buck, one Of the
early parsons in Virginia, in days OFT
deep depression, named his first child
Mara. This text indicates the reason
for his choice: Call me Mara, for the
Almighty has dealt very bitterly with
me. I went out full. and the Lord has
brought me home empty" His second
child was christened Gershom = for
Noses wife bare him son and called
his name Gershom, for be said have
been in strange land"
Many names have pathos and sad
ness which can be felt down through
the centuries. Dame Dinely. widow of
a doctor. or barber surgeon. who had
died in the snow while striving to visit
q distant patient. named her poor babe
Fathergone
The children Of Roger Clapp were
named Experience. Waitstill. Presery-
ed. Hopestill. Wait. Thanks. Decide.
Unite and Supply. Madam Austin. an
early settler Of old Narragansett. had
IL children Their names were Parvis.
Picus. PiersuS. prisemus. PolybiUs.
Lois. Lettice Avis. .tnstice. Eunice.
Mary. John. Elizabeth. Ruth. Freelove.
All lived 20 be threeScore and ten. one
TO be l02 years old. Edward Bendall's
children were named Truesrace. Re
form. Hoped For. More Mercy and Re
store Richard Gridley's offspring
were Return. Believe and Tremble.-
Child Life IL Colonial Days
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
eDally e1cep, Sunday.


Train No 81 leaving Marion, N. c., al
8 NJ, king close connection at Blacksoarg,
C, with the southern's train No 36 for Char.
lotte, C. and all points East and connecting
With the Southern's vestbue going to Atlanta
Ca and all points West, and will receive pas.
sengers going East from train No l0 on the q
N " r 4, at Yorkville, S C. at 8 45 a m, and
connects q, Camden, S c, with the Southern
train No IS, arriving in Charleston, IL
Train No "a with passenger coach attache
leaving Blacksburg at 5 80 m, and connectin,
at Rock Hill with the Southern's Florida trail
for all points South,
Train No 3s leaving Camden, S c, at 1889
m, after the arrival Of the Southern's Char
lesion train connects at Lancaster, c, with
the L l. CRR, at Cstawba junction With
the s A L. going East, at Rock Hill c, VIII
the southern's traip, No "a, for Charlotte,
c. and all points East. Connects at ferk-
Vile. S c, with train No on the a
r. for Chester, 5 c. At Blacksburg with the
Southern's vestibue going East. and the South
ern's train No 35 going West, and connecting
at Marion n with the Southern both East and
West
SAMUEL HUNT, President. !.
S. TRIP. Superintendent
Alb. Ll1"pKIN. Genr Passeug Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
The Minister Won.

A minister was one day walking
along a road. and. to his astonishment
he saw crowd Of boys sitting in front
of a ring with q small dog in the cen,
ter. When be came up to them. he put
the following question: What are you
doing to the dog
One little boy said. Whoever tells
the biggest lie wins it
oh" said the minister. Il am sur
prised at you little boys. for when
was like you never told lie
There was silence for awhile until
one Of the boys shouted. Hand him up
the dogrn'-Londor Leader.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
ShODDinN.

Shopman-This matches your sample
perfectly, madam.
Customer-It certainly does. 1t
couldn't be closer
Shopman-How many yards do you
wish?
Customer-Oh. not any yet! You see.
this is the very first shop I've tried!-
London Fun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Clean Sydnev.

In Sydney the streets are thoroughly
cleaned every night. and any one
throwing refuse or waste material Of
any sort on the street is arrested and
fined. All the Kitchens in the larger
residences are on the top floor, and all
the clothes are dried on the roof.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
What Hurt Her.

Mrs. Heartless-Just to think my
husband fell and brokeand broke
Mrs. Simpythetik-There, dear; l
heard all about it The poor man broke
his leg. It's a great affiiction, ] know.
but
Mrs. Heartless-Oh. didn't mean
taat. You haven't heard the worst. He
was carrying my new Venetian vase
when be fell. and broke it too.-Ohio
State Journal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Temperote.

Grimsby-So you want to marry my
daughter, sir! What are your princi-
Aes? Are you temperate?
F7edgely-Temperate! Why. am so
strict that it gives me pain even to find
my boots tight.-Pick-Me-Up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Orer In Sweden.

esOver in Sweden the suburban rail
way lines have to provide q freight
car for intoxicated persons
81 don't suppose they label it that
way. do they"
Il don't know Probably they brand
it either Spirits in packages or else
Hardware
Hardware"
Eyes. Skates" > Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Close Resemblance.

Contractor-You won't sell me car
load Of bricks on credit:
Dealer-Eo. Me and my brick are
very much alike We're hard pressed
for cash.-Philadelph Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
Where the Guilt Lay.

'You say the play was entirely with
out q villain?"
"Yes-that is. If you choose to omit
the author. indianapolis Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17

Curiously. the men who are easiest to
get along with are the very men who
have no faculty for getting alons.-De-
troit Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17

Why should novel write. hc an ex
.raordinary looking animal? Because
of his tale coming out of his mead
Philadelphia Ledger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
His Task.

Georec-N'itl The assurance OF your
love could conquer the world
Grace-That will not be necessary
All you have TO Go is to conquer papa
London Tit-Bits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17

The man who lives for himself alone
is apt to be neglected by the world at
large.-Chicago News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-17
CHOPsTICK DINNERS.
a FAD WITH WOULD BE BoHEMlANs
IN NEW YORK.

Chinese Restaurants There Tolerate
Free and Easy Etiquette. and Ev-
erybody Does Just About as lie Or
Ske PIeases.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-06
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago March misunderstanding
$500. Steady to strong. Good to prime
steers, $5.O0@$6.50; poor to medium,
s3.65@$4.95; stockers and feeders, $500
$3.50; cows, $2.S0@$4.S0; heifers, $2.75@
$3.50; Gamers, $210@$2.70; bulls. $4,000
si25; calves, $4.0O@$6.25; Texas fed
steers, $4OO@$4.9O; grassers, $2.50@$40O;
bulls, $2.5O@$3.50.
Hogs-Receipts today $4,000; tomor-
row, $4,000; left over, 1921. Weak to five
cents lower. Top. $500. Mixed and
butchers, $5.s5@$5.6O; good to choice
heavy, $5.45@$5.6O: rough heavy, $1,000
$40; light, $5.35@$555; bulk of sales,
$5.45@s5.55.
Sheep-Receipts 1900. Strong to 10c
higher. Good to. choice wethers, $4,000
$4.S5 fair to choice mixed. $4.O0@$4.40
western sheep, $4.35@$4.S5; Texas sheep
s250@$3.70; native lambs. $4.5O@$5.S0;
| western lambs, $5.00@$$5.30.