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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-05-22

for nearly all other engineering prog
ress has hinged upon railroad enter
prises. That the United States is first
in bridge construction, for example, is
but the natural result of her initiative
in rapid and economical railroad build
ing. 1t was the rapid extension of the
railway systems that made extensive
bridge building necessity and the
economy of money and time rendered it
absolutely essential that bridge con-
'struction should be very considerably
improved. Old forms of construction
were rapidly abandoned for new, from
necessity, and the advanced knowl-
edge in bridge engineering soon APP
piled itself to other than railroad en-
terprises. All bridge building was
thus given new life and impetus. While
other countries were quick to apply the
newly discovered principles of bridge
construction, nevertheless this coun-
try remains the acknowledged pace
setter in this field.
Application of the newly discovered
principles in bridge building taught
Americans something else than the
spanning of torrents of tumbling
water as at Niagara; it taught them
how to build the high office buildings,
the like of which is not to be found in
any other country in the world. In
the words of the former president of
the American Society of Civil Engin-
GERS: "The modern high Office build
ing is an interesting example of the
evolution of a high viadpct pier. Such
pier of required dimensions,
strengthened by more columns strong
enough to carry many floors, is the
skeleton frame. Enclose the sides
with brick, stone or terra Gotta, add
windows, and doors and elevators, and
it is complete
Bridge building, encouraged by rail-
way needs, suggested viaducts for our
cities, and forthwith they began to be
erected. Viaduct construction sug-
gested elevated railways.
American railroad construction.
meeting and conquering physical diff
culties, revealed new principles at
every turn. New methods of tunnel
ing, by compressed air and otherwise,
were learned. And where development
along this line ceased to be practicable
for the railroads, municipalities, with
less formidable purposes in view, could
begin. Sewerage tunnels, telephone
tunnels and subways for city transpor-
tation were made.
Every new shoot on the vine of en-
gineering progress in America pushed
itself into new territory. The exigen.
cies Of each situation suggested fur
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-05-22

our headgear and sunshade-for lace
covered sunshades are the newest: this
summer. ...'> -, s.'.
The fashionable colors are marine
blue, ciel blue, gray, pink, bright red,
all brown %tints, emerald green, and
buff or channels. This last named is
a most beautiful shade of well-baked
biscuit tint, the real buff or chamois
leather tint, in fact, of years ago-it
is the new color this season, and it
harmonizes perfectly with pale blue,
amethyst, sapphire blue, emerald
green, and geranium pink.
Z Lace borders the new canvas, wolfe
and muslin skirts, either as a deep
founce or as one or two insertions
let in, and many new bodices are en-
tirely of lace for wearing with can
vas skirts, the sleeve upper part be-
ing of canvas, bagging at elbow, then
of lace quite tight fitting to wrist, or
even longer, to come over the hand
as mitten. The bell sleeve is also
popular, opening over a full sleeve
of lace banded at wrist.
For dressy wear, white and pale
colors are preferred, such as soft
greens, pale mauves, grays, chamois
or buff, dull soft pinks, and very pale
blues.
Materials are fine canvas, soft
voiles, delaines, cachemire, hopsack
canvas, soft, but of coarse plated
mesh; then there are tussore silks,
plain and spot, and most beautiful
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-05-22
America Leads as ar
Engineering Nution* u
Some Facts Of Interest in Connection With
Carnegie's Recent Offer.

Their development along new lines.
With American push the need was al
ways soon followed by that which
would satisfy it.
Electrical engineering the growth of
which has been far more closely iden-
titled with American than European
engineering progress, may be said to
have crept, like spring sap, through
the whole engineering tree, making
itself manifest first in the extremities,
lighting the bridges, the tunnels, the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-05-22
@'.HE Salvation Army is help

@@HE Salvation Army is help
aIE n ing solve the problem Of
&1h overcrowded centers OF
.@ II population, by making
SA,W@ country life possible, profit
~ able and attractive for the
families that have got push
ed to the wall in the city. Three farm
colonies the army has established in
the United States, three colonies that
have proven of inestimable value to the
colonists; one, called Fort Herrick, in
northern Ohio; one named Fort Rooney,
in California; and one, Fort Amity, in
Colorado.
The colonists do not consider them
selves objects of charity by any means
and there is no reason why they should.
They buy their land at an advance on
what the army. pays for it, and they
pay interest on loans providing them
with stock and general equipments.
But the army puts heart into the pros
pective farmer, encourages him to be-
lieve that in time he may become sole
owner of his acres; not only provide
I'LL LIS DIS CAC SCdSOuo pass 0uo
lay by enough to wipe out his debt. In
addition to giving man hope of in
dependence, the army's colony enter
prises are run, as all modern business
must be, as well-systematized organ
izations; and thus the individual is
able to enjoy the advantages attendant
upon organized effort.
Before colony is esta blished by the
army, conditions are very carefully
studied, and before the colonists are
called to begin agricultural life ar
rangements are we'll perfected. In
tensive farming, on small farms of
about 20 acres each, is the rule. After
the first year the land is not held in
common, but each farmer is spurred to
do the~most he can with,his own acres
In the beginning, to provide the neces-
saries of life, provision is made for the
whole society, and the work is some
what on the order followed where prop.
erty is held in common; but soon each
farmer is given credit for 20 or Is acres
of land, and he sets to work to cult
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-05-22

canvas goods with Insertions, and
lace edges interwoven. Foulards are
shown in much variety; then in sum-
mer woollens, there are soft fine
woollen canvas and faxed mixtures,
hopsack fabrics-as well as canvas,
striped, and spot linens in every
shade possible including black lin
ems, which serve for mourning wear;
and are also useful for trimming pnr-
poses. .s5... .st .sss. s5. s..<.
Very large lace collars are worn,
ecru, and yellow or buff lace being
preferred. Irish crochet, guipure,
and coarse torchon or Cluny laces
are used. while the new filet OF
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-05-22

M dCA1CVC"cAGo AAA
7<a the several spheres of the
%& engineering arts are so
Sl2MA noteworthy that America is
S3Y Justly entitled to preeml-
~ nence as the engineering
center of the world" SO
saws Andrew Carnegie, and he stanos
behind that statement with the an
nouncement that he will give 81 ,OO0,ooo'
or more if necessary, for the fulfill
ment of plan to bring the several as
sociations of engineers in America
into closer relationship by the erection
in New York of two structures, one to
be the home of the Engineers club ana
the other to be magnificent head
quarters designed for the joint use OF
the American Society of Civil Engln-
GERS, the American Society OF Mechan-
ical Engineers and the American In
stitute of Mining Engineers.
What evidence is there in support of
Mr.. Carnegie's tribute? Let us see.
s'The greatest engineering work of the
aineteenth century, as Thomas C..
Clarke, former president of the Ameri-
can Society of Civil Engineers, de-
clared, was the development of the
railway system, which has changed the
face of the world" That America has
the credit for the better part of this
work is easily proved. Said Mr.. Clarke
in 1901:
'The rapidity with which railways
are built in the United States and Can
ada contrasts strongly with what has
been done in other countries. Much
has been written of the energy of Rus
STA in building 5000 miles of Siberian
railway in five or six years. In the
United States an average of 6, 147 miles
was completed every year during the
ten successive years, and in 1887 there
were built 1882 miles. The physical
difficulties overcome in Siberia are no
greater than have been overcome
here.''
No other figures are required to give
authority to Mr.. Carnegie's statement,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-05-22

@HERE is ! one good thing
:: !: !: !; !;
nc N about the fashions Of this
IN season, there is something
plain skirt with lace inser-
ton is Just as much in vogue, and
very fussy and comparatively plain
bodices are shown, with sleeves of all
styles and fulness. Lace is used more
than ever this season; it trims sim
ply everything, from our petticoat to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
THEATRE TOPICS.

The dramatic version of Rudyard Kip lings "The Light That Failed in which Klaw & Erlanger will present Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott the coming season, supported by the original company that appeared with them In London, Is arranged in a pro- logue and three acts. The scene of the prologue is a war correspondents tent on the outskirts of the camp of the Brit ish army in the Soudan; that of the first act, Maisie's studio in Pomona house. London, and the second. Dicks studio. Norfolk street. Strand. There are tive ses cottage at vitry-sur- Marne. France and, again, Dicks studio. The camp scene of the prologue is from a model designed by Frederick villiers, the fa- nous English war artist-correspondent Americans who have seen the play in London are very enthusiastic in it's praise and predict an unusual success for 1t in this country.
 The chorus of the Rogers Brothers company. to appear in Klaw & Erlan- gers production of "The Rogers Broth CTS in London the coming season, will De me largest the most competent and the most attractive these popular enter tafners have yet had. There will be six ty young girls and twenty highly trained male voices. But six of the young wom- en were with the Rogers Brothers last season. Twenty-two were taken from Klaw & Erlanger's great stage school and the rest were selected from hum dreds of applicants. They range from 16 to 22 years of age and will give the Rogers Brothers company a greater. reputation than ever as beauty show"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
AGE-HERALD'S BASEBALL
 MANAGER IS WROUGHT UP

H. scudder Ryall Is not allowed to ree all the daily papers, but his secretai thought it well to show him an artich in the Birmingham Ledger of yesterday afternoon. The said article purported to be disclosure of some secrets regarding old Phillippi and his famous arm.
 Bah, the veriest rot!'' exclaimed the distinguished batsman. "'Tis unworthy the notice of a hitter of my fame. By the peaks on old Mount Slag 1 denounce the author of such poppyeock as a drivel- ling bat carrier for some squirt league club in the brush. It Is an insult to the venerable Philippi and is lacking in re- spect for old age The old twirler was twisting boomerang curves around the necks of National League batsmen be- fore the author of that article had be- gun the wearing of bifurcated garments. Back to the mines with such rot and let rot the escutcheon of our valuable files be besmirched by such efforts at recogni- tion on the part of covetous youngsters"
 Suddenly wheeling around in his big arm chair and with a look of home run terror in his steel gray eyes, the noted hitter spake:
 "As punishment of this affrontery. in the presehce of this august assemblage, I solemnly declare that I shall drive one knee high liner at the author of that article and ere two moons have passed the Ledger will be paying a pension to one of their players who hath donned cork leg. Now go to your rooms and let me not gaze on the face of man un- til my anger has subsided."
 The players slowly filed out while his home run highness slowly quieted him self by snapping in twain the strands of a coil of heavy barbed wire.
 A meeting of the league officials will be held tonight for the purpose of strengthening out balled up contracts and allotting new players to the various clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09

On the twelfth stroke of The Age-Herald clock last night H. scudder Ryall called his clouting colts in conference and the plan of campaign against the Ledger on next Wednesday was mspped out to the minutest detail. After showing each player the exact position required for driving home runs and three-baggers, H. Scud announced to the men that big piece of news was forthcoming.
 After carefully encasing his slver-tipped home run willow in silk. he examined all of the keyholes and transoms carefully to see that no one was listening. He then majestlcally strode to the center of the room and dramatically gave voice to the intelligence that Tommy Leach, formerly of Indianapolis had been signed by The Age-Herald and would operate at third base in the coming contest with the after noon ambitionists. Leach has a great record, the larger part of which has been preserved in alcohol It will be exhibited in the city hall library for two days next week
 Before dsbandng a photographer with a 1ash-light apparatus was called in and took flash at Old Phillippi's right arm. The picture when developed will be sent to the Smithsonian institute and printed In all the leading sporting periodicals. It was deemed necessary to have this picture taken while the arm was in excellent con dition as some accident might ruin the famous wing during Wednesdays contest.
 All of the players took bath in warm beef blood and were carefully rubbed down with baseball bats in order to infuse hitting spirit in their veins.
 For fear of exciting his delicate nerves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
At St. Louis.

St. Louis. August S.-Mafalda, coupled in the betting with Bugler, at to 5, won the Ozark selling stake for two-year- olds, a six furlongs dash, at Deimar Park to- day: Magnolln second and Mildred L.. third Sheehan gave Mafalda good ride, trailing her Into the stretch. where she took up speed and ran over her field, win ming by half length. Jockey Sheehan is making himself very popular. Three winners. a second and third. was his work today out of six mounts. Track fast.
 First race, six furlongs, selling-Miss Guido. 104 (Sheehan). lS to 1, won; Re- ducer, 104 OIiggins). 14 to 5 second; One More, 1O4 GA. W. Booker), 10 to l, third. Time, 1;16%.
 Second race five furlongs, selling-Tom Riley. no (Sheehan), to 1, won; Dr. Cart ledge. 105 (F Smith, to 2, second Happy Hooligan. 1O2 CIiggins), IS to 5, third. Time. 1:10A.
 Third race, mile and seventy yards, sell ing-Noweta, SS (M. Lowe). 13 to l, won; Hindi. 97 (BridewelD to 2, second; Morris Volmer, 1O9 C5lggins). to 2. third. Time, 1:471k.
 Fourth race. six furlongs Ozark selling stake-Mafalda. 103 (Sheehan), 14 to 5, won; Magnolin, 102 CW. Watson). to 1. second Mildred L. 90 GA. W. Booker). to 1. third. Time, 1171h.
 Fifth race mile and sixteenth, purse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Made Birds and Paris Bonnets.

From a New York Trade Paper.
 Birds are to be worn more than ever in millinery, but the bird lovers need not despair, for these trimming birds are made in Paris, and never sang a song. The stuffed bird in fact, Is being elimi- mated from millinery for what might be termed natural causes. They have come to be regarded as tasteless by French milliners. as they cannot be handled with all the same ease and effect that the made bird can. The wings or the stuffed bird are stiff; those of the made bird are pliable and easily bent to follow a crown or bend around Q hat rim. The feathers of common birds are killed for food or because they are nuisances are used to make these birds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
L. 6 N. 6. T. c. 1. Go. 2.

The Louisville and Nashville team de- feated the Tennesse Coal Iron and Rail- way company team at West End park Saturday in a score of 6 to 2. This was one of the prettiest games that has ever been presented by local talent. Smith struck out IA men, yielding hits, and lead the batting with one three-base hit and two singles. M. Jones also hit out for three bags. Wood did the star bat ting for the T. c. I. and hit the only ball that went to the outfield.
 The Louisville and Nashville team have played nine games, losing none and are now ready to receive all corners for the local championship Score by innings:
 l.. N. .... ......0 0 F-6 T. c. l.. .. ..........l Il l U U-2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Shreveport ?, Memphis 0.

Shreveport, August s.-Shreveport made
 it two straight from Memphis today. Swann pitched a magnificent game and re- ceived almost faultless support. There was considerable dissatisfaction with the deci- sions of Umpire Keefe. and Smith of Shreveportawas put out of the game in the first inning for kicking French pitched a good game for Memphis. but both of Shrcveport's run were earned. c. Miller of Memphis did phenomenal work in the field Scorec RH.E E. Shreveport .-.. ....0 0 DO *-2 2 Memphis .... ... 70 0 GO 0 0 GO O. 0 2 1
 Batteries-Swan and Graffius; French and Fritz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Italian Salad aresslnn.

The Italian cook in prepassng salad dressing omits pepper as one of it's in- gredients. With that exception the dressing is like that of the French, in the method of compromising. By way of beginning, clove Of garlic Is rubbed around the bowl. then the leaves, what ever they may be-lettuce. endive, chi- cory, romaine or some other green-are sprinkled with salt before oil Is dropped over them as they are tossed about. tn a perceptible coating Is made. A little vinegar is then sprinkled through, the prcportion being about one tablespoon to six of oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
New Orleans ii, Little Rock 4.

New Orleans, August 8-Kietz. local semi professional, played first for New Or leans like a wonder, while Joe Delehanty, Little Rocks crack third baseman. played like an amateur The contrast was carried through the playing of the two teams and New Orleans actually won A game. Hop kins kept hits scattered and struck out eight men. Montgomery's home run In the first inning with two men on bases gave the locals a lead, which was never overcome. Score R.H.E. New Orleans ...s0223 Ill Il 2 Little Rock .... 70 0s1 0 3 0 0 0 O. 12 Q
 Batteries-IIoplins and Law; Dolan and Lynch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Anniston 2, Decatur 3.

Annitson. August s.-(Special. )-Annis- ton defeated Decatur this afternoon in a game full of hits and erors. McFarlan would have shut out the visitors but for two errors in the eighth, and ninth in- nings The hit of Sanford of Anniston to the left field bleachers was the longest hit, not home run, ever made on the local diamond. Score by innings:
 R.HE. Anniston .. 2O02.-7 s 4 Decatur. .. .. 100000 021-s 6 5 Batteries: McFarlan and R. Gamble: O'Brien and Edmonson. Attendance 100. Umpire, Douglas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Nashville 5, Atlanta i.

Atlanta. August S.-With the game tie at the end of the ninth inning today, Nashville made four runs in the tenth on a two-base hit and four rank errors by the locals taking a majority of the games of the series. A sensation was caused In the first inning when Umpire Cox alleged that an attempt had been made to bribe him to throw the game away. He thereupon declared all bets off. Much excitement prevailed.
 Score: R,H.E. Nashville .. ....1 000O00o0 4-5 6 i Atlatna .. =. .0 0 0 0 1A0 000 0-1 6 6
 Batteries: Herman and Rea; Ely and MatthaWs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
Huntsville Avenue's Great Record.

The Huntsville Avenue team, which yesterday afternoon on account of the inability of the boys to get off from their work regularly This team, which was composed of youngsters between the ages of twelve and sixteen years, played twenty-five games during the spring and summer and won twenty three. This a percentage of 300 and a few clubs can make as god a showing. Young Freddy Zwald did the twirling for the Hunts vile Avenues and to his prowess Is part ly due the success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
New York Z. Washington 2.

New York, August s.--Manager Grif- filth again pitched his team to victory to- day. Patton was effective after the third, but the damage had been done Tn the eighth he was struck in the face with a liner from MeFarland's bat. The ball knocked out several teeth and cut his lip so that a dozen stitches were neces- sary. Score: R.H.E. New York . :. .0ssoooo1@- 8 2 Washington .. :. o 0 0 0 O 02 0 0-2 8 2
 Batteries: Griffith and Beville Patton, Townsend and Kittredge. Attendance 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-09
OTHER GAMES.
Willow Swamp Showed Under.

Willow swamps. the much vaunted champions, suffered an inglorlous defeat at the hands of North Highlands yes- terday. They were utterly unable to hit Zwald. who struck out IS men and let the Swampers down with one hit and one run. The final score was to 1.
 Score: R,H.E. w. S.. .. .. :. ..oO0oo100O-1 3 N. H. .. . ... .2 003 010 0-6 3 1
 Batteries: Welch and Wilhelm; Zwald and Allen.