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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19
BIG IRON Output.

An output of 25yO0O.O00 gross tons
of iron ore from mines of the Lake
Superior region this year,as against
2O,589,237 tons in 1901, is entirely
within the possibilities. When the
present season of navigation ope ned
24,OOOO00 tons was regarded as an
extreme estimate, but the demand
in all lines of iron and steel manu-
facture has been so great that the
big concerns controlling the mines
have been operating them to their
fullest capacity, irrespective of the
constant congestion of ships at un-
loading docks, in which the steel
interests have suffered even more
than the individual vessel owners
on account of delays to the vessels.
On the first of the present month
the output of the mines was 17O51,-
$50 gross tons, compared with 1928,
1876 tons on the same date a year ago
"a gain of 4, 7SS, O94 tons thus far in
the season. August shipments this
year footed up 5yO78,311 tons as
against 2,6O2,OO5 tons tor August last
year. OF course it is not expected
that the output for the balance of
the season will be on basis of
100000 tons monthly, but even with
this rate of shipment very mater
tally cut down, the twenty-five mill
ion mark may be reached, especially
as large number of vessels are tied
up by contract to carry ore through
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19

Wheeler, formerly taught in the To-
cal schools.
There is nothing like knowing
where you stand with the admins
tration when you wish to keep your
thirst parlor open on election days.
TX
The voters of the Eighth will lose
sight of political affiliations to a
great degree on November 4, when
choosing between a free-trade Re-
publican and a Protective Tariff
Democrat.
Will the democratic and mug
wump journals continue their deep
solicitude for J. Adam, or will they
be content with their work thus far
done toward shaping the destiny of
the Republican party of the eighth
district.
*
The range candidates for sheriff
were not accorded the unqualified
support of Duluth voters, as evil
denced by the fact that Healy re-
ceived a grand total of "a in the city
while Philip received AZ. The Du-
luth hog still exhibits his tusks at
times.
~
In the denomination of Odin Hal
den for county auditor the Repub-
licans of St. Louis county showed a
deserved appreciation of an efficient
public servant. And the taxpayers
of st. Louis county, irrespective of
party utilization, will unite in Civ
ing him pleasing endorsement a t
the polls in November.
Xxx
The Ianmany gang can study re-
suits in the city and get all the sat-
isfaction possible therefrom. But
a va ANAUA 0buAE VI l1lC
on the wall may bring the gang to
realization of the fact that the
voters of Virginia are not whipped
in line at 80 cents per head-nor at
any other old price.
Xxx
In the nomination of Capt. MI
Fay the Democratic party has nam.
ed a man who will give the Repub.
lican majority in the eighth district
hard chase, despite it's normal
size. Capt. Fay's sound tariff views
favoring the retainance of existine
duties on iron and lumber, will ma
terially aid his candidacy in the
iron and numbering sections.
Xxx
The Democratic nominee for con
gress, Capt. NJ. L. Fay, will receive
the hearty support OF many range
Republicans at the polls in Novem
Der. Capt. Fay is known as an hon
orable, upright man, of answering
purpose, and his declaration favor
ing the retainance of existing tariffs
On iron ore and lumber insures thf
safety of local interests at his hands
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19
GAZE Up TIE SEARCH.

Capt. William Williams who for
three weeks past haa been superin-
tending the search for the body of
his son, John, who was drowned in
Ely lake, has been compelled to
abandon hope of recovery of the
body and return to his home at
Ironwood the first of tho week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19
Political Bits ,, ''s

The people did it. They also get
another chance to do it on Novem-
Der 4th.
***
L. H. Whipple was given run for
the county money, but the voters
expressed their satisfaction at his
past record and he will continue in
charge of the county's bank roll.
*
County Superintendent of Schools
Park carried every precinct in the
city of Virginia. His opponent. Mr.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19
Lots in Franson's Addition to
Kooehiehing are for Sale by
D. W. Freeman 4 Co.; Fay Blk.
= KOOCH|CH|NG! .
OAVAA
THEN PLACE ROUR FAITB IN FAY.

The public will some day learn
to put it's faith in men rather than
in political parties. The democrat
ic and republican parties contend
nightly but eat and drink as
friends and the trough they feed
at is literally supplied by the
trusts.-Cloquet Independent.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19
MISUNDERSTANDING
IL KOOCH/C7/NG! e
Extr cts from the oochichine
OIL: Budget Of Aug. II, 1902:

ION Wednesday of last week Messrs
lockwood, Backus, Trumer, Cook, McCrca
and Nutter, representing the Koochiching
Townsite Company, arrived at this place
and spent some time looking over their in
terests here.
Mr.. lockwood and associates have la
bored diligently during the past seven or
eight years to interest people of means in
tho development of the water power at this
place and have at last succeeded the only
obstacle in the way now being the consent
of the Ontario government to allow them to
develop the power.
It is estimated that upwards of 81, 5000
will be expended on the water power within
the next two years, in building dam, pulp
and paper mills md saw mills; in fact it is
stated that one of the largest and best equip
ped saw mills in Minnesota will be built at
Koochiching.
Mr.. Backus is prominent lumberman
of Minneapolis. He stated that between five
and six million dollars would be expended
in building the railroad, developing the wa
ter power and building mills at this place
and Fort Frances.
Everything at present goes to show that
something is going to be done at once and
comes as good news to many who have spent
the past seven or eight years here, none of
them, however, wavering the least in their
opinion that Koochiching would one day be,
what has long been prophesied one of the
largest manufacturing centers in Minnesota"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19
TO GET STATE AID.

Twenty St. Louis county schools
will receive state aid money in
small amounts this year. The
following schools will receive $500
each: Proctorknott,A Arnold, Mount
ain Iron, Floodwood, Sparta, Nc
Kinley, Winton and Soudan. The
schools that will receive $4,000
appropriations are: idway,Gnesen
Mesaba, Twig, Burnett and Alborn.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY FAIR.
The annual exposition of the St..
Louis County Agricultural and
Driving Association will be opened
at the fair grounds, Duluth, on Sep
TENDER 24th, and continue for four
days. For this occasion the Dulu tn,
Missabe & Northern, and the Duluth
& Iron Range railroads have made
rate of one fare for the round trip,
plus - cents for Fair ticket, good
September II tn to 29th. Friday,
September rs, has been designated
by the management as "Range Day."
on which day special attention will
be given to events of interest.
WRECK Wv THE EASTERN.
Atan early hour last Friday morn
ing a wreck on the Eastern Mime
sofa near Chisholm resulted in the
death of Engineer Fuller, and the
smashing of several cars, the wreck
being the worst ever reported from
range point.
The wreck was caused by south
bound tram running into runaway
ore cars, the engine hitting the cars
at the switch. Some ten or twelve
cars were piled up in the debris,
Engineer Fuller being buried be.
meath his engine, the body not be-
ing recovered for several hours.
Traffic was delayed for several
hours, before the wrecking crew
could clear the, track.
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MINERAL STATISTICS.
The division of mining and mine
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19

November, and as the all-rail ship
ments are to be included in the
years total.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19

Job Printing promptly and neat
ly executed by the Enterprise Job
Printing Department.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19
Friday, September 10, 1902
Entered at the Post-O Office at Virginia MINI
as second class mail matter.
Terms. 50 Per Year, in Advance.
Official Paper, City Of Virginia.

Special Notice.
Persons wishing a news item, change of
lad" or anything in the line of locals, in
serted, Will please have same in our Office by
Thursday noon Of each week, If convenient,
as it saves time and trouble for. both parties.
We reserve the right to positively refuse
any notice Of whatever nature after 2 O'Clock
p. m. on Thursday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-09-19

MINERAL STATISTICS.
The division of mining and mine
raj resources of the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21

business. but arrived at noon. Gov.
Yates and staff came from Chicago
on a special car also over the Rock
Island at $50 n. IN.
Met by Committee.
The committee sent with carriages
to receive the governors and their
stats and take them to the places
assigned them for entertainment was
composed of Mayor B. +. Knox, Col
{. l.. Walker and Capt. Ii. y. j. Me-
Donald. Gov. Yates and his officers
were first met and taken to the home
of Col. Walker, where they were
entertained during the day. Gov.
Van SAINT and members of his staff
were taken to the home of DIR. b. f.
Hall on Twentieth street. The remain
der of the distinguished guests were
at the residences of Hon.
Ben II. Cable and l.. $. McCabe.
Reception at Harper
Immediately after breakfast the
special car was backed down to
Twentieth street in the Rock Island
yards, where members of the party
that had returned to that conveyance
were met by the two governors and,
headed by the drum corps of Post ),
of Chicago, a line was formed and the
governors and their officers marched
to the Harper house where an inform
al reception was held in the rotunda.
Following this function the staffs dis
banded and proceeded to find such di-
version as the city afforded for the
remainder of the morning. \ num-
Der were taken for carriage rides TO
Rock Island arsenal and others re-
mained about the headquarters.
The governors and their stalls this
afternoon are present at the recep-
tion of the visiting veterans and mil
itary men given by John Buford post,
G.. \. r., at the Rock Island Club
rooms and this evening they will at
tend the campfircs at the Illinois the
atre and Nhe rink.
Stats of Executives.
The governors and members of their
stats who are present are as follows:
Illinois-Gov. Richard Yates and
Brig. Gen. j. b. Smith, Springfield;
Col, Edward G. Halle, Col. H. S.
Dietrich. Col. c. Pruyn, Springfield;
Col. George Fabyan. Col. Joseph
Strong and Col. L. II. Bliss, Chicago;
Col. Frederick H. Smith. Peoria; Col.
c. l. Walker, Rock Island, and Col.
George L. CottreIl, Quincy.
Minnesota-Gov. 5. II. Van SAINT,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
MEETING OF G. A. r.
PreIiminaries Disposed of by Del
egates at Illinois
Theatre.
SALARIES FOR YEAR ARE ALLOWED
Stirring Address by Gen. Torrance
-Woman's Relief
Corps.
IALARIEs FOR YEAR ARE ALLOWED

The first business meeting of the
G.. \. Il. was held at the Illinois the
atre this morning, beginning at $3.50.
The session was executive and none
but delegates were admitted. Little
actual business beyond the prelimin-
aries was transacted.
The reports of officers were read
and referred to the proper commit
tees and the salaries of the officers
for the year were allowed.
James O'Donnell, of Chicago, chief
of staff, introduced Gen. Ell Tor
rance, commander-in-ch of the g..
\. r.. and the latter gave a stirring
address that was received with
great enthusiasm. When he finished
three cheers were given for him.
Gen. p. c. Hayes, of Joliet, present
ed, in behalf of the department, a
diamond badge to Col. y. b. Thistle
wood, the retiring commander, and
the latter responded with deep feel
ing.
Nominations for the offices of med
ical director, chaplain and members
of the council of administration and
delegate-at-large were made in writ
ing. Adjournment was taken till af-
ter the parade this afternoon.
The business meeting of the w. r..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
LADIES OF G. A. R. HAS
GOOD YEARS GROWTH

The Ladies of the e. y. Il. met in
the Christian Memorial church this
There were 63 circles rep
resented and between two and three
hundred delegates. The welcome adj
dress was delivered by Mrs. Kate
Brown. 1t was responded TO by Mrs.
Hager. The secretary's and treasur-
er's reports were read. Last year
ther was no money. left in the treas
ury, while this year there is Il snug
sum- Annual reports show that the
of the order has been
nearly doubled during the past year.
Greetings from the Ladies' Aid So
ciety were received. Mrs. Springer
gave the greeting address to the Sons
of Veterans and was warmly receiv-
ed. The organization presented the
president with a handsome sunburst
of diamonds, diamond ring, star
set in diamonds and two handsome
pillows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
JUDGE ELI TORRANCE.
National Commander G. a. R.

the streets and the air was resonant
with the shrill of the fife and the roll
of the drum, while number of bugle
corps were heard in various quarters
of the city sounding the calls. The
Argus was given pleasant serenade
by the drum corps of Post ), of Chi
cago, and the Springfield brass band.
The latter organization is taking an
active part in the campaign Of the
Springfield delegation, which. headed
by Mayor J. L. Phillips and Aid. Will
lam Ensel, Aid. Thomas White and
Aid. John Newman, is milking n
strong fight for the encamPment of
next year. The East st. Louis dele
CATION. which was also working for
the same object, was apparently, to
use slang expression. backed off
the board for the time being.
Outside of the campfire at the Illi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
Veterans Brave the Heat and Walk With
Elastic Step as They Did in
Years Gone BY.
SCHOOL CHILDREN SING AS THEY PASS BY
Governors of Three States Cheered by Null
titudes--Those Who Took Part
in the Pageant

SpriogheId Sons of Veterans, 30 men.
State onicers OF the Ladies' Aid society in
carriages
a. c. Cleaveland camp, Sors of Veterans
Rock Island. 35 men
Moline Sons of Veterans, 80 men.
Department officers, Sons of Veterans In
carriages.
Soldiers, Rock Island arsenal. with gun and
caisson.
Davenport Military band.
Company b. Davenport, 30 men
Gov W. a. Cummins and stan. OF Iowa
mounted
Gov. Van SAINT and stan, Minnesota, mounted
Gov. Yates and stan Illinois, mounted.
Members CT Gov. Yates stan WI ladies in
carriages
Bugle corps, 9Th Ilinois iofantry.
Company b. 9Th Inlnois, of Geueseo. 30 men.
Company F, 9th Illinois, of Moline, 90 men.
Comp ny a, 9Th Illinois, Rock Islaud, 81 men
Company E, 9th Illinois, Sterling, 25 men.
Comp any L, 9th Illinois, OF Morrison, 50 men.
Rock Island naval reserves AID two guns, 90
men
Moline navalTeserves and gun, % men.
Supervisors OF Rock Island county in car
IlAs'S-
Department onccrs OF the w. X c. ia car
Iiages-
Decorated float d avn by ponies.
Mayor X lox AMI Rock Islasd city council in
carriages
Gen. and Mrs Joha c. B ack in carriage.
Cltize ms In cI'riagcs 20 vehicles.
Arrival of Headquarters Train
The headquarters train. which ar
rived from Chicago at 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon bringing Depart
ment Commander y. Il. Thistlewood
and other officers of the &. \. Il. and
the officers of the Ladies of the q. \.
II. and of the Daughters of Veterans.
was composed of II well filed
coaches. The officers cars were plac-
ed on the tracks in the lower Rock
Island yards to remain during the
The other afternoon
and evening trains all carried extra
coaches and they were well filed. 1t
is estimated that between 5000 ano
5000 strangers spent the night in the
city.
Among the arrivals in the evening
were several drum corps, including
two from Springfield and one from
Peoria. There came alsoia brass band
from Peoria and the cele-
brated brass band composed
of inmates of the Soldiers
Orphans home at Lincoln, Ill. Dur
ing the evening the musicians were.on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
Rock Island Entertaining
Executives of Illinois,
Iowa, Wisconsin.
ARE HERE WITH STAFFS
Hold Public Reception
Social Functions in
Their Honor.

The unusual honor of entertaining
the governors of three adjoining
states with large portion of their
respective staffs fell to Rock Island
today. The three governors are Yates
of Illinois. Van SAINT of Minnesota,
and Cummins of Iowa.
Gov. Van SAINT was the first to reach
the city, arriving with members of
his own and Gov. Cummins' staffs in
a special car attached to the early
morning train from Des Moines, ON
the Rock Island road. Gov. Cummins
was kept at the Iowa capital, where
the department cncampment of that
state is in progress also, by pressing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21

Adit. Gen. +. ID. Libbey and Maj. j c.
Jensen. st. Paul; Col. Alexander Stew
art and Col. Reed, Minneapolis; Col.
Mankato; Col. Ira Black. RoYalton,
and Maj. NJ. IL. Gasser. Duluth.
Iowa-Gov. y. Is. Cummins. Col. John
c. Loper, Surgeon General Wilson Me
Carthy. Adit. Gen. NJ. II. Byers and
Col. John II. Prime, Des Moines; Col.
y. \. Penquite, ColfaN; Col. William
Davis, Iowa City, Col. W. L. II. Morse,
Algona; Col. Charles Mitchell, Mar
ion; Col. w. Il. Santee, Danbury; Col.
Charles Grail, Fairfield; Col. c. w.
Bopp, Clinton, and Maj. Joseph Bee
son, Oskaloosa.
The governors of Iowa and Mime
sofa and their stats will return to
Des Moines early tomorrow morning
on their special car.
Mrs. Van SAINT is with the governor.
AS the latter greeted Gov. Yates and
members of the party before form
ing the line for the march to the Har-
per house this morning he said:
Yates may be governor of Illinois.
but 1 am going to be governor of
Rock Island today, for it is the town
in which l was born Gov. Yates
did not dispute the authority of his
contemporary.
Entertaining at Club.
One of the most tasty exhibitions in
the line of indoor decorations is to
be seen in the rooms of the Rock Is
land Club, where the reception is be-
ing given by John Buford post, q. 4.
r., to the delegates and dis
tinguished visitors from to this
afternoon. The rooms are all hung
with streamers in gorgeous array and
the parlor decorations are divided in
to red. white and blue, producing "A
very pretty effect.
The visiting governors and other
distinguished guests are to be the
guests of citizens at dinner ut the
Rock Island Club this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
STORY OF WAR RET0LD:
VETERANS AT CAMP FIRE
Greetings Exchanged Between Several Socie-
ties Represented at the En-
Campment.
WORDS OF WELCOME BY THE MAYOR
Department Officers Submit Annual Reports
All Organizations in Thriving
Condition.
WORDS OF WELCOME BY THE MAYOR

proof of this she read an itemized re-
port showing the amount of disburse-
ments' that the department of Illinois,
consisting of 1O,455 members, has
made during the year. Among the
items were $2,5S432 for the support
of posts of the &. y. r., $4,511.36 for
relief work, $3.97S.95 for the expenses
of the order and a number of smaller
sums for other purposes, footing up
total of S11, ,643.13.
Ladies of the G. A. r.
Mrs. Mary r. IIager,. president of
the state organization of the Ladies
of the &. y. r., next extended greet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21

The feature of the 36th encamp-
ment of the department of Illinois,
G.. \. r., the grand military parade,
took place this afternoon.
There were 1000 men and women in
line. One hundred men were mount
ed and there were 80 carriages. Along
the line of march. which extended
from Eighteenth street west on Third
avenue to Twelfth street ana along
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21

The Illinois theatre was uncom-
foFtably warm last evening. but it
was packed by veterans and their
wives and sons and daughters TO hear
the speeches and songs of the camp
fire. Several OF the numbers on the
program were left out owing to the
shortness of the time, but the adj
dresses delivered were ringing and
eloquent and they were all greatly
enjoyed.
First there came number by Bleu-
er's band, after which Comrade f. II.
Buck. chairman of the local campfire
committee. called the meeting to or
der. Prayer was offered by Depart
mcnt Chaplain Rev. Il. y. Canady and
then Mayor B. +. Knox extended
welcome to the visitors. The latter
expressed the pleasure it gave him to
speak to such a large asSemblage of
the heroes of the COS, bade them wei
come and expressed the hope that
they would find the city as hospitable
and as attractive as he had pictured
il in extending the invitation to the
Peoria encampment last year to meet
in Rock Island.
Judge Cochran Responds
Mr.. Buck then presented Col. \. i.
Thistlewood to preside over the re-
mainder of the meeting ond deliver
the response to the welcome. The
latter duty. however, the colonel
evaded and in place of making an
extended address himself he brought
forward Judge W. +. Cochran. of
Chicago. who proved surprisingly ell
oquent and Immensely entertaining.
The Judge indulged in number of
army recollections and they were
warmly received and then he settled
down to the more serious part of his
address. He referred in apt terms to
the gift of liberty that was yester-
day extended to Cuba, and lifting the
folds of the flag with which the table
before him was draped, he declared
that while Washington and his fol-
lowers had made that emblem stand
for liberty in America. Mckinley and
the men who fought in '9S had made
it stand for liberty throughout the
world. Speaking of the Grand Army
reunions he characterized them as
the magnet that draws together and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
Greetings of w. r. c.

Following was vocal number by
the Apollo club, of Davenport, under
the leadership of Prof. +. l.. Phil
brook, and then Mrs. Martha X. BaX-
ter, state president of the W. II. C.,
delivered the greetings and gave a
brief report of the work for the year
of the body of which she is the head.
She went back to the time Is years
ago when the first camp of the wv II.
c. was formed and then pictured the
love, comfort and cheer that the de-
voted women that have made up the
order in that time have brought to
the old veterans. Occasion Yas talk
en- to point that the women of today
are as kind and as thoughtful as the
women of generation past and in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21
conveniion of Electric Lighters.

Cincinnati. o., May 21.-The twenty
fifth convention of the National EIec-
trio Light association is in session with
over 700 plants represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-21

ings in Il brief but well worded and
effectively delivered address. First
she called attention to the historical
associations of the city of Rock Is
land and commented upon the ap-
propriateness of holding an encamp-
ment here. Speaking of the origin of
the Ladies of the G. \. r., she made
reference to the broader rules OF
membership to which it is devoted
and declared that she and her sisters
believed that the right to do homage
to the old soldier is a family privi-
lege and should be extended accord
ingly. The veterans who gather at
encampments she spoke of as rem-
nants. but she FASTENED to explain
that they were not in any sense sim
liar to the bargain counter remnants.
Her concluding remarks were made
in presenting a gorgeous spray OF
roses to the members of the depart
ment of Illinois, q. y. r., through the
commander. Col. ThiStlewood. The
latter accepted the compliment with
the utmost grace and divided the
flowers among the oldest veterans
seated upon the stage.