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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08
SWUNG LANTERN, ALL RIGHT.
But Waterman Didn't Confide to JurJ
that it Wasn't Lighted. e.:

Senator Daniel of Virginia was at one
time counsel for small Southern rail-
road. At point on the line where it
crossed prominent highway they, had
all old negro Waterman, whose duties
consisted in warninr travellers ct the APP
proach of trains. One night farmers
wagon was struck, causing bad acct
dent. The railroad company was.. of
course, sued for damages, and at the
trial the old darby was the chief witness
for his employers, says the New York
Times He answered the questions put
to him in clear, direct manner. Among
them was the query as to whether he
surely swung his lantern across the road
when he saw the train coming, to which
he replied:
"'Deed I did,. sah.' ..:
The railroad company won the suit and
Mr.. Daniel took occasion later to compli-
ment his, witness on his excellent testi-
mony. The old fellow was profuse in
thanks, but before they parted bluntly
said: .II -.,-'i
"Lordy, Marse John, sho' was
skeered when dat lawyer gin to ak me
bout ne lantern. ! was afeared he was
goin' to ak if it was lit or not, cause de
oil in it done give out some time before
de a~""- It." 49, = =: ~ i t%gfl;;
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MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.
Pat Scores Point on the Subject Of Rec
+ concentrations,


I This story was told by the prototypefof
Capt. Toe, the hero Of r. Hopkinson
Smiths novel, "Caleb Vest:
x An 1rishmann once applied to him for
"a job on board his ship.
''Well," said the captain, "where are
your recommendations
"Shure. an haven't emmy. Sur 8
Cant take you, then-got q German
here with fine recommendations-ha to
give the job to him. 80 -. i .
: Pat begged SO hard, however, that
the captain finally agreed to take him
and the German both on trial trip, the
hest man to have the permanent, job.
They were we'll 5out at sea when a
storm arose one day while Pat and tbs
German were scrubbing the deck: a
big wave came along and swept the
German overheard with his bucket.
PAT Immediately picked up his bucket
and started after the captain, whom he
found bc:oW.
well. Pat, what's the matter now:''
the captain inquired.
Faith, Sur, We know that German
what had such foine accommodations?
Yes; what Of him?'
"Begorra, Sur, an he's gone off with
one o. your buckets. New York Times.
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A MISPLACED TIP.
Proposed Beneficiary was the Uncle of
the Queen.

Robert Barr writes in the Saturday
Evening Post Of Philadelphia of his
early experiences in England, and tells
this story regarding the tipping system:
when l say l never gave a tip, I
ought perhaps to add that once upon a
time l offered one, which, to my sur
prise, was not accepted. / engaged to
write for an American paper some arti-
cles on the London parks, and 1 asked
a friend how l could get accurate infor-
nation regarding them.
Nothing simpler said the English
man. Drop line to the ranger Of Hyde
Park and he will set you right
II wrote a courteous note to the rang
er, and told him l did not mind parting
with a dollar or two if he could put me
in the way of writing an interesting arti-
Gle. My communication was ignored, SO
fearing I had not offered enough again
consulted my English friend, and told
him the amount proffered.
That was very generous of you,' he
said sarcastically, and am amazed
your muniicence has not met reader
response, for the ranger of Hyde Park
is His Royal Highness the Duke OF
Cambridge, uncle to the Queen, and !
am sure his expenses must be LARGE"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08
Phvsit.iana Puzzled.

St. ALBERT, Mo-, Aug. 4.-Mr. e. R.
Langendoefer of this place suffered
very severely with a peculiar case Of
Kidney Trouble which completely baf-
fled the skill Of the local physicians and
instead Of getting any better he was
gradually growing worse. He says:
"A friend advised me to take Dodd's
Kidney Pills, and after had used two
boxes l was entirely cured and have
not since had the slightest symptom
of the return of my trouble.
II had tried all the surrounding ply
sicians, but they did me no good and
instead Of getting better l grew worse
till I used Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Il can sincerely say to everyone snf-
fering with Kidney Trouble that
Dodd's Kidney Pills will cure them, for
they cured me satisfactorily and COM
pletely when all the doctors had fail
cd 10
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

MRS. JENNIE E. O'DONNELL,
President of Oakland Woman's Riding Club.
the wonderful curative value of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. For eight years I had female
trouble, falling of the womb and other
complications. During that time was
more or less of an invalid and not much
good for anything, until one day I
found book in my hall telling of
the cures you could perform. I became
interested bought bottle OF. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was helped; continued it's
use and in seven months was cured, and
since that time I have had perfect
health. Thanks, dear Mrs. Pinkham
again, for the health now enjoy."-
MRS. JENNIE O'DoNNELL, 27S East 31st
St., Chicago, Ill. $4,000 forfeit if above
testimonial is not genuine.
Women suffering from any
form of female ills can be cured
by Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. That's sure.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick W0-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
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to connect the stove and the gas Jet.
Next boys cap. with 1902 marked
vest for women in white, pink or blue.
Ma-Willie, what's your little brother
Wiilie-Aw! just because he don't want
to learn anything. I just took his can
dy and showed him how to eat it.
Philadelphia Press.
Pretty Loud-"This Necktie,'' said
the salesman, .speaks for ITSELF
design; II say that it positively yells."-
Baltimore Herald.
Graves-No, I don't say there is
place of torment hereafter, but I do say
that it must be very sparsely inhabited.
Toombs-And pray how do you reach
that conclusion?
Graves-lt is just here: have heard
Of Il great many persons who were on
the road to Tophet; but upon questioning
them, / have invariably found that the
report was merely an idle rumor.-Ros-
ton Transcript
First Actor-Buskins talks of spending
the summer in walking tour abroad.
Second Actor-Well, I'm glad he's able
to do it; but voluntary pedestrianism
seems almost UNDERSTANDABLE
Life.
The Jury's Sympathies.--Stran You
still have lynchings here, do you?
Westerner-Only in the case of bad
characters. When fairly good citizen
gets arrested for anything we always let
the law take Its course.
That's encouraging"
Yes; you see, an average jury can al
ways be depended upon to hang good
citizen if it gets a chance New York
Weekly.
1t Has Become Necessary.-The Gov
erness-1 know French and German
Mrs. Uptodate-That is not sufficient.
want some one who can teach my chill
dren Scotch.-Town and Country.
If you keep on as you have begun,
Mabel complained the young husband,
count. I've shall never be be aG}e fe iay
up anything for rainy. day. "How
young wife. righteously indignant,
when you know ! have two Of the
loveliest rainy-day skirts that were ever
made. ''-Tit-Bits.
"Jedge," said the colored prisoner, sis
I expected ter tell de truth"
OF course you are"
We'll. then, DIES go ahead en- sentence
me fustr'-Atlanta Constitution.
Her reception was a great success,
| wasn't it p
Yes. There was scarcely an enemy If
hers but felt she ought to Gomez
Brooklyn Life
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08
Dollar Signs for Variation.

DO you take any interest in astrono-
my?''
"Not much" answered Mr.. Cumrox.
1T always struck me that astronomy
was an occupation in which man la
ures without ever being able to put dol
lar marks in front of them" -Washing-
ton Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

The situation Of the famine-stricken
peasants in Russia, continues to grow
worse. In "a Villages Of the Mime
linsk, government Of 7Cufa. 6S15 cases
hpngeF epidemic Isl % cemnarsd
with 2723 cases reported on March IA.
This is only a sample of existing condi-
lions in other famine-stricken districts.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

Emerald and beryl are precisely the
same substance, except for coloring mat
ter. Amethyst and rock crystal are like
wise identical.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

-Vesta is the only one Of the smaller
planets which can be seen with the
naked eye. Its diameter is only 800
miles, and it's whole surface but one
ninth that Of Europe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

Half a dozen motoring millionaires
are going to construct 25-mile speed
way across Long Island.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

Have used Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton nearly two years, and find nothing
to compare with it.-Mrs. Morgan, Berke-
ley, Cal, Sept. 2, 1901.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08
Do Your Feet Ache and Buru7

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight Or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions. Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet: At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

The barking Of q dog is said to b,
an acquired habit and one lost if the ami
mails are allowed to run wild.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces In
hammation, allays pain. cures wind collie. 70
cents q bottle.
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etc Permanently Cured No fits or nervousness After
I'll y hr&t days use Of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Re-
gtorer Send for FREE t4 90 trial bottle and treatise
DIX. X II. KLINE. Ltd. Isl Arch ST.. Philadelphia Pa
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lCN zHE B&Nky 0F.zHE NAAL RIVERS

CONNIE and enter pa tmuu t on t. The Jy
t
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

1t is impossible to break a fash of
glass by singing.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

"DEAR MRS. PMKHAM :-ISSshave
neverszin my life given testimonial
before, but you have done 50 much for
me that / feel called upon to give you
thias unsolicited Acknowledgement Of
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

"A skeleton dug up in Texas has al
eight-inch jaw. l S.3S
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

A Methodist clergyman in the. upper
portion of the city encountered .Celt
one recent rainy, Sunday standing close
to utilize the coping as shield from the
storm.
"Come inside" said the clergyman,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

Going through store today the eye
was caught by four remarkable things to
be had for 10 cents. First, little round
cast-iron gas stove that is just the thing
to heat a little water in fat, cook all
egg, make coffee. or any of a dozen diff
ferent things. The 3 yards of pipe to
go with the stove, with two rubber ends
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

to connect the stove and the gas jet.
Next a boys cap. with 1902" marked
on the front; and, finally, gauze under
vest for women in white, pink or blue.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08
Get What You Ask Forl

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped &C C..
Never sold in bulk, A substitutor is
always cheat and a fraud. Bewarel
All druggists, 1oc. ,.r.,.
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The University Of ,hohe Dame
E }22s#aABaaEzAaR3n E lSSt ii %
NOTRE DAME, INDIANA.

: For mining stock Investments write DAN. =
BAGNELL & CO., Spokane, Wash. "a r.
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Her reception was great success
wasn't it?''
Yes. There was scarcely an enemy nj
hers but felt she ought to Gomez
BROOKLYN Life.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

Master of the Situation: 1t seems to
me- said the man from the East, ''that
you stand a great deal more from that
pom % ang6 2%Sf efe you than you would
YES" answered Pluto Pete. We've
got to. He's one of our, usefullest citi-
zens, and if he gets arrogant he knows
he's in place where we can't resent
it, cause if anybody got the drop on
him it would stump us for shore. y, ,
"Who is he?"
'"The only undertaken in 200 miles,
Washington Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

'Brer Williams WIZ allus a-prayin' fer
de angels ter come fer him, but wen he
learn a knockin' at de do, en- dey tot
him hit WIZ de angels, he say fer de
angels ter go long whar dey come from,
kase he so black he 'fraid he'd smut dey
wings. "-Atlanta Constitution.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

First Actor-Buskins talks of spending
the summer in walking tour abroad.
Second Actor-Well, I'm glad he's able
to do it; but voluntary pedestrianism
seems almost professionalism
Life.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

Pretty Loud-"This Necktie," said
the salesman, "speaks for ITSELF"
''Speaks for itself?" repeated the custom
er as he took in the loudness Of the
design; II say that it positively yells.''-
Baltimore Herald.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-08-08

1t Has Become Necessary.-The Gov
erness--1 know French and German
Mrs. Cptodate-That is not sufficient. l
want some one who can teach my chill
dren Scotch.-Town and Country.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-11
"A HELPING HAND >
Is Gladly Extended by an Oska-
lnosa Citizen.

There are many enthusiastic citi-
zens in O,kaloosas prepared to tell
their experience for the public good.
Testimony from such a source is the
best of evidence and will prove "a
helping hand" to scores of readers.
Read the following statement.
Mr.. Thomas Terrell of 61S North
@. street says: AAcross the lower
part of my back there was pain or
feeling OF uneasiness which coupled
with the fact that my kidneys were
somewhat out OF order caused me to
think that ought to take something
for it before further complications sci
in. was induced Ito try Doan's
Kidney Pills and procured them
from Blakeslee Bros. drug store.
They relieved the pain and corrected
all tn 9 trouble promptly"
Sold by all druggists. Price 81
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo
N. Y, sole agents for the United
Safes.
Remember the name Doan's anG
take no substitute.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-11
ALLEGED FoRGERS
Chief Moore Makes an important
Arrest Sunday

Lon Springer aud Blanche Muir
dock were arrested in this city Sunday
evening on a warrant from Ottumws
and are now in Jail awaiting further
orders. Chief of Police Moore was
warned some days sago to look out
for a couple of their description and
yesterday telephone message
reached him asking for their arrest.
Springer, it seems lives in this city
and the girl In Ottumwa. Some time
ago he went down to her home and
they eloped, going to Marshalltown.
Sunday they returned to this city
and were at once put under lock and
key in accordance with the request
filed by the officials in Marshallto wn.
A sum of money amounting to
about 500 was found on their persons
and according to word from Ottumwa
this money was obtained through
a forgery in which Springer is one of
the ring leaders. The girl claims
that the money belongs to her and
that she brought it with her when
she eloped. She also says that she
was on her way home, having re-
pented of her rash conduct. The
couple will be held here until the
officials arrive from Ottumwa when
they will probably be taken back to
that city.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-11
WILLIAM OWEN.
Excellent Interpretation of the
"SchooI for Scandal"

William Owen appeared at the
Masonic" last night in the comedy
entitled 1.-The School For Scandal
and in spite of the rain the house was
we'll filled. The play pleased every
one; the acting was good and
the parts we'll carried out.
Mr.. Owen in the character of Chas,
Surface had a very difficult part. Mr..
Surface is represented as q daring
young man, great spendthritt, but
a kind hearted and generous fellow
who is slandered by his brother
Joseph in order that the latter may
appear virtuOas.
The character is not az prominent
as others in the play but Mr.. Owen
brought it out TO good advantage and
his work was highly appreciated.
The troop is one of the best that
has visited this city for some time.
The scenery and costumes were: re-
markably fine and everything in con-
nection with the play proved careful
management and preparation. The
members of the company did their
work well. The four cronies whose
duty it was to circulate scandal
played their parts with a Daturalness
that made eyeryone-la laugh and Billy
Robinson in the character of Sir
Oliver surface was little short of
perfect.
The ladies' of the Woman's Club
presented MI Owen with a bouquet
as a slight token of their apprecia-
ton for his address in the afternoon.
He always draws q large crowd
when he plays in this city and Oska-
loosa is always glad to see him. He
is fully up to his standard In the
play and gives it with the same vigor
and earnestness which characterized
his productions from Shakespeare.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-11
ON TO SIOUX CITY.
Rumored That Burlington is to
Be Extended.

Des Moines, Sept. THE Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy road is contemp-
lating the building of an extension of
its Oskaloosa and Des Moines division
northwest through Iowa to Sioux City.
A survey has been ordered and work
will be commenced on it in a short
time. Whether or not the road will
be built will probably depend very
largely upon the report made by the
engineers who win have charge of the
field work.
The instructions are that the short
est possible line consistent with reas-
enable cost of construction and main
tenance to be obtained and chat it be
built to grades equally as easy as
those of other roads entering Sioux
City from the east.
The distance from Des Moines to
Sioux City by a direct line would be
about 100 miles. The rail routes now
In operation are about 200 miles long.
1t is the understanding that the Bur-
Eington road has two objects in view
in figuring on Des Moines and Sioux
City line. One is to put it into posi-
ton to bid for the packing house bust
ness out of Sioux City which is com
ing to be an important freight item,
and the other is to secure a connec-
ton with the Burlington's Great
Northern roads in South Dakota,
southern Minnesota, and northern Ne
braska which center in Sioux City.
Such a connection would enable the
Hill allied roads to handle grain to
Chicago and beyond via Des Moines
and the Burlington main line at con-
siderable reduction in the expense now
necessary in handling it through Min
neapolis and st. Paul. The route now
is either south or east from Nebraska,
South Dakota, and Minnesota to Min
neapolfs, and then over the Burling-
toms river division down the east bank
of the Mississippi river to Burlington
and then into Chicago, route that is
from go to rs miles longer from all
points west of Minneapolis and st.
Paul than would be the proposed route
via Sioux City and Des Moines.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-11
Judge Durand Impnovine.

Flint, Mich, Sept. s.-The improve
ment in the condition of Judge
George ii. Durand, the democratic
candidate for governor, continues be-
yond the greatest hopes of his
friends. He walks about his room
with perfect ease and sleeps well at
night. His friends and family mott
fed Chairman Whiting that they
would be able TO announce at the con-
ference of party readers in Grand
Rapids next Tuesday whether OF not
Judge Durand's name could be left
on the ticket. His improvement has
inspired the hope that the Judge can
make the run.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-11
TEACHERS MEET.
Arrangements Discussed for the Com
ing School Work.

Anticipating the opening OF the pub
meeting of teachers of the several
rooms met with Supt. S. ]. Finley at
the High school building Saturday af-
ternoon.
Almost every teacher was present
to learn of the plans of the Superin-
tendent for the term. The work to be
done was outlined and discussed.
Many questions were asked by the
teachers and answered by the superin-
tendent. The program was arranged
as well as possible so that there could
be a minimum amount of friction in
the starting off of the machinery Of
the city schools. The interest taken
in this first meeting is almost always
indicative Of the sort of success that
will attend the lrst days work in
the schools.
The assembly was treated to a mus
ical program in the shape of vocal
solo by Prof. Solomon. He was COM
PEELED to respond to encore. Miss Mae
Miller gave a selection on the piano.
Prof. Moulton was present and ex-
planned something of the nature Of
the lecture on Psychic science as some
of the teachers have been students in
the first class and others have desir-
ed to take the work
Supt. Finley gave the sual instruc-
tons for the opening of the several
grades in the buildings Of the several
wards Of the city building and then
adjourned.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-11
BURIED HERE.
Renzains of Frank Pike Laid to Rest
In Forest Cemetery.

G. O. Pike arrived home Saturday
morning with the remains of bss
brother, Frank Pike, who died at
McLanesborough illinois, Wednesday
morning. Il was the Intention to
hold the funeral on Sunday, but the
condition of the body was such that
Mr.. NeCurdy advised immediate in
term emit, and the remains were laid
to rest in Forest Cemetery Saturday
afternoon. The family and num-
Der of intimate friends attended. Rev.
J. NJ. Baugh officiated and the pa@
bearers were from among Franks
old friends in this city.
The fatal illness was Pleuro-pDeU
monia, from which he. suffered only
a few days. Up to the last he insist
ed that he was not very bad and for
babe those about him notifying his
folks until it was too late for any of
them to reach. him He was on his
way west to visit with his father and
brother and was taken sick ON the
train. He stopped OF at McLanes-
borough thinking he would be all
right in day or two.
Mr.. Pike was musician of more
than ordinary ability and has played
with many of the best organizations
in the country. Years ago when q
boy no entertainment in Oskaloosa
was complete without his services,
and by his talent he endeared him
self to many friends who are grieved
to know of his 1ntimely end.