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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25

course, the third brother, Lord Robert.
The duke. of .Roxburghe lis the only
manageable duke In: Scotland. He has
career free, from scandal and rent
roll Of about $500, 900 year. ~. IN.
There is only one handicap. Rox-
burghe is said not to have a clear title
All the ingenuity OF English chronicle
gists has failed to give an indisputable
claim to his title, and from 1899 to 1873
it was not recognized, and is still dis
puted in the English courts.
Lewis Ker, a truckman in New York,
who for As years has bid for work at
Greene and Grand streets. claims the
titles and estates of the duke of Rox-
burghe as his own. While Ker does not
expect to succeed in establishing his
right, he may yet resume the fight.
So good this claim seemed to him to
be in 1880 that Hamilton Fish devoted
nearly five years in England to the case
in behalf Of Andrew Ker, Lewis Ker's
father. Though Hamilton Fish did not
succeed in establishing the rights Of his
American client, he did succeed in so
completely breaking down the claims
of Sir James Henry Robert Innes-Ker,
grandfather of the present duke. that
the latter failed to have the dukedom
bestowed upon him and the title lapsed
for so years.
Miss May Goelet has been the heroine
Of many stories. She has been reported
engaged innumerable times, and has
been the victim of two known matri-
monial conspiracies, induced by impe-
cunious bearers of titles, one of these,
it is alleged, being Prince Hugo Won
Hohenlohe Of Germany. who agreed to
pay $4,000 to Capt. Ladestas de Pork
ony If he could procure consideration o
his proposal Of marriage for Miss Goelet.
This was four years ago. and If the
prince had not been so years of age the
match might have come off,
However, Miss Goelet objected to so
ancient spouse, and the prince re-
fused to pay the $4,000. This gave rise
to suit for the money, thus spreading
knowledge of the transaction. The
matter was finally settled by Hohen-
lohe's aunt paying several hundred
pounds to the disgruntled Porkony.
Prince Heinrich Haron, Of Bohemia,
also desired the hand and fortune of the
young lady, and also was debarred by
his age, so report goes.
The duke of Manchester, the earl of
Shaftesbury and later the duke of Rox-
burghe all have been reDorted hetrothed
to Miss Goelet, with resulting denials
from Mrs: Goelet, until this authentic
news Of her engagement to the duke of
Roxburghe was received the other day.
In appearance Miss Goelet is petite,
and wears charm Of manner which
makes up for lack of actual beauty. She
is bright conversationalist, is self-pos-
sessed and smart" looking. She dresses
exquisitely, and has seen just 81 sum-
mers. Her mother and mothers sisters
have always been noted for their beauty.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
PERU'S NEW PRESIDENT.
Republic to BE Elected With
out BlOOdshed.

The Peruvian consul in Chicago, Leo
poldo Arnaud, has received word from
his government of the election of
Manuel Candamo, of Lima, as president,
and the announcement that the inaugu-
ration ceremonies took place in the
Plaza de Lima, the capital of Peru, Sep
TENDER 8.
This is the first presidential election
in the little South American republic
that has not brought revolution and
bloodshed. The election of Candamo
places at the head of the government the
first man who was unanimously chosen,
there being no opposition. Nicolas De
Pierola, who was nominated by the re-
publicans, withdrew when the civil
party named Candamo. The new presi-
dent is one of the most influential men
of Peru and is best known as the presi-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
Richest American HERES
Engaged to Duke Of Roxburghe
Miss May Goe Who Has Been Wooed Many Titled Forepnes
Won by Young Scotch Not1eman Who Strange RAt Has
Career Free from Scandal and Annual Roll 100000

TT is formally announced that Miss
May Goelet, the well-known Ameri-
can belle. is engaged to the duke Of
Roxburghe. The duke is now the guest
of Mrs. Ogden Goelet, mother of Miss
Goelet, at Newport, r. I.
This is all that the duke, who Is IS
years old, is:
Marquis Of Roxburghe and earl Of
Roxburghe, earl of Kelso, Viscount
Broxmouth, Baron Roxburghe, Baron
Ker of Cessford and Caverton in Scot
land. Earl lines Of the United Kingdom,
baronet of Nova Scotia and lieuten-
ant in the Royal Horse Guards.
The duqe's town residence is at /
Chesterfield Gardens, West, London,
and his country seats are Floors castle,
Kelso, Roxburgheshire and Broxmouth
and Dunbar, county of Haddington.
About everybody knows who Miss
Goelet is-the heiress of a family Of
millions, family, high in New York
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
MISS MAY GOBLET.
(American Heiress Who Will Marry tn
Duke Of Roxburghe in November)


(American Heiress Who Will Marry the
Duke Of Roxburghe in November)
society that cruises about the world in
yachts and gives big parties when at
home or at it's summer retreat at New
port.
1t is not the first time that Roxburghe
has had his engagement announced.
Two years ago it was said he was going
to marry Pauline Aston, daughter of
William Waldorf Astor. But the re-
ports were denied and seemingly proved
baseless.
The duke, a soldier by profession, is
the first cousin Of the duke of Marlbor-
ough, who married Consuelo Wander
bilt. His house is 100 years older than
that of Marlborough. The mother OF
Roxburghe is the daughter of the
fourth duke Of Marlborough.
Roxburghe comes of fighting race.
One Of his ancestors fell at Montrose in
the year 1926. He is devoted to his pro-
fession, and his brother and heir, Lord
Alastair Innes-Ker, has followed in his
footsteps, as hopes also to do, in due
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oOOu NOlQAulOn.(
the stage alley for a romp, with choice
morsel Of raw meat as his reward at the
end Of the play. T.
Bobs is Miss Shannon's bodyguard and
he serves well for this purpose, his war
like appearance frightening would-be
Washers or thugs. One night last sea.
son while in western town Miss Shan
non was on her way to her hotel after the
performance when a man slightly under
the influence Of liquor came up to speak
to her. Bobs observed the stranger and
noticed his approach to his mistress. He
bristled, showed his ugly teeth and gave
a growl that made the masher take to
his heels.
Nothing would induce the actress to
part with her pet, although at times Bobs
is somewhat Of trial. He is playful,
in his cumbersome way, and is as affec-
tionate as kitten. He has habit of
trying to sit in Miss Shannon's lap when
ever she sits down, but as he
weighs something like 60 pounds
he is not exactly the sort of
a lap dog lady desires. Bobs is particu-
larly fond of sitting on the white cloth
which Miss Shannon has spread in her
dressing room to protect her costumes
and the dog generally manages to get in
the way, SO: in order to keep him off the
white rug. Miss Shannon's maid places
a white sheet in the far corner of the
dressing room and there Bobs;is coaxed
before the process Of dressing begins.
Being on a white rug he is satisfied and
remains contentedly until called to go
home.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
RISE or VILLA YER DE
New Prime Minister Of Spain a
Child of the People.
Made His Way 70 the Front BY Watch
ing Tread 81 Rablic opinion AID.
True Devotion to His Fa-
therland.

Don Raimundo Villaverde, SPANS
new premier, Is one of the =luckiest OF
middle-class mortals. His parents were
modest, well-to-do country folk, but
there was no reason to suppose that their
boy was going to climb UP to the highest
post within the gift of. the Spanish peo-
pie. He started out as alawyer, endowed
WITH brains and an eloquentt tongue, per-
severance and lots Of ambition. There
after the steps Of fame were Interestingly
marked. He had crowds Of clients and
was elected to parliament. Afterward
he attracted attention by hard work,
participation in every possible debate
and mastering all sorts of dry subjects.
He was too busy to concern himself with
the brilliant aristocracy Of Madrid,
which had shown some inclination to
take to its bosom such good-looking
and promising young man.
He made a sudden dash into society un-
der the wings Of the duchess de Denia,
at whose palace guest could meet every
body-the greatest politicians, artists
and men of science to be found in Madrid.
The smart young member from Galicia
soon made himself popular in this set
and for the first time seems to have been
detected from his path to glory. So
many Spanish beauties of high degree
lavished their affections on him that he
became for while veritable butterfly
Of fashion.
A rich and attractive woman, the mar
chioness Of Pozo Rubio, offered to marry
the handsome young gallant and was
forthwith accepted. Senior Villaverde
then put definite stop to all frivolity and
once more devoted himself to fruitful
labor for the welfare of his country, be-
ing no longer required to sacrifice all
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
THE DEVILS TEA TARI.E

THE DEVILS TEA TABLE,
(stranse Natural Freak Located Near
McConnellsville. o.
the valley below, but it still stands firm.
resisting wind and rain.
The huge rock is only four by II feet
at the base, while the top measures 20
by 80 feet
Scientists claim that the curious for.
nation is caused by process Of nature
which must sooner or later cause it's
fall. The upper part of the rock is of
sandstone and the lower part of shale
Frost and dampness have disintegrated
the shale, while the sandstone sturdilv
resists the elements. Only little more
shale can be spared before the great
rock must fall, and it hangs like the
sword of Damocles.- over the inhab-
itants of the: valley. -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
boy BANKER Z ALKS.
Words Of Wisdom Spoken By Man
... Of Few Years.


Carl Rudolph Schultz, who has been
elected president of the Equitable Ma
tionat bank New York, at the age Of ~
years, and who is the youngest bank
president in the United States. holds the
same general ideas about the way to run
bank as did George G. williams, who,
at his death last May, was II years old,
and the Oldest bank president in the
country. 80. .. q ~ -: ~. = . ..
"A banker should be very careful new
er to drift away from the sound princi-
pies of finance" said Mr.. Schultz. "He
should avoid anything that savorss Of
speculation and when even the shadow of
doubt arises as to the advisability OF
making loan he should keep his funds
In his vaults. He cannot err too much
on the side of conservatism. Let the
bank be contented with q very small
profit rather than run the slightest risk.
He should never be plunger." s,,. j..
President Williams, of the Chemical
National bank, in an interview few
weeks prior to his death, said: ''The
greatest problem the flnanciers Of New
York city have to solve is to keep their
financial principles sound. They should
be so firmly anchored to them that moth
ing could drag them away" 49,. -, ,,s.
Although there was fifty years differ
ence between the oldest bank president
and the youngest, they looked on the
world Of finance with the same eyes. It
is Mr.. Schultz's aim to emulate Mr.. Will
liams' highly honorable and successful
career and he will continue to make a
model of the older man; whom he calls
the ideal bank president" ..u- .
Mr.. Schultz was the principal promoter
Of the Equitable National bank and was
an incorporation. The, bank was started
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BOUND TO FIND POLE.
Commander Peary Preparing to Make
Another Journey Through the
Arctic North.

Commander Robert E. Peary, U. S. NJ.
who announces that he will make an
other dash for the north pole next sum-
mer and who has been granted three
years leave Of absence for that purpose
by Acting Secretary Of the Navy OAR
ling, has already made six arctic expedi-
lions at intervals extending over IL
years. He has won fame because of the
immense Importance of his labors in
geographical, clinical and other sciep-
tific research. In 1886 he made his first
voyage to Greenland and a Reconnaissance
Of the Greenland ice. This was followed
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
GUARDS AN Al TRFSS.
Bobs, an Ensli.h Bullaox, chose. -
Miss Eme shannon for Pro. 5zs
:; :::S$5 5SSS .terfor - = f.hu- 49,

Enc Shannon and her English bull
dog Bobs,s constant companions on the
streets and in the theaters where the ac-
tress Is playing, made q picture which
m'eht.well be entitled Beauty and the
Beast. .=zssssa 81: s - Is, SIS
However, :Bobs IL the most gentle Of ca
mines, Ibis malignant exterior directly
opposing: his angelic disposition, while
his. devotion to his mistress is almost
patnetlc. At McXicker's theater, in Chi
cago, Bobs has become an idol Of the
stage hands and theater employees.
whenever he can be enticed from Miss
Shannon's dressing room he is taken into
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25


(Arctic Explorer Who Will Make Another
g Dash for the North Pole)
in 1912 by a IL months sojourn in
northern Greenland, during which he
made q ,200-mile sledge Journey across
the ice-cap and determined the insulari-
ty Of Greenland. For this he was award
ed medals from many scientific societies,
American and foreign. In 1893 IS. he
spent Is months in northern Greenland,
completed a detailed survey Of the re-
gion and discovered the huge Cape York
meteorttes. Voyages followed in 1896
and 1897. In 1898 he made q determined
effort to reach the pole. The same year
saw the publication Of his book, North
ward Over the Great Ice, Commander
Peary is ~ years old. He was born in
Cresson, Pa, and graduated from Bow
doin college, Maine, In 1877. -Four years
later he entered the navy as 4 civil engf-
neer and in 1884 was appointed assistant
engineer of ths Nicaragua ship canal
survey. From the grade Of Lieutenant he
has risen to commander. He married,
and AIs.Peary has accompanied him On
some Of his northern voyages.
:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
How to Take Castor OH.

An easy way OF taking castor oil
without producing any nauseating ef-
fects is for the patient to wash out his
mouth with water as hot as can be
borne, and then swallow the: oil, and
follow this by rinsing out the mouth
we'll with hot water. The first swallow
Of the water cleanses the mouth, makes
the membranes warm. so that the OH
does not stick. and consequently slips
down easily. e, ~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25

" -.
A was issued in 1895. 1t was a highly
respectable lodge, including all the elite
Of the county around Doneraile, and ita
meetings were held often under the pres
idency Of Lord Doneraile. at his resi-.
dence. -,
It happened that on such an occasion
the lodge was held in aroom separated
from another by stud and brickworks
The subject of this sketch being prob
ably giddy and thoughtless, determined
to crafty her curiosity With a pair of
scissors she removed a portion Of q.
brick from the wall and placed herself
so as to command full view of every
thing which occurred in the next room.
In this position she witnessed the first
two degrees Of Masonry, which was the
extent of the proceedings of the lodge
that night. From what she heard when
the members of the lodge were about to
separate, for the first time she felt trem-
blingly alive to the awkwardness and the
danger of her situation, and began to
consider how she could retire without
observation. ....-.:
She became nervous and agitated and
stumbled against and overthrow q chair
The crash was loud, and the tyler OF
the lodge, who .wasin the lobby, gave the
alarm, burst open the door, and with q
light in one hand and aadrawn sword in;
the other, appeared to the now terrified.
young woman. He was Immediately
Joined by the members Of the lodge pres
ent. They, for the most part, were furi-
GUS at the transaction. She was placed
under guard of the tyler and member.
in the room in which she had been found.
The members reassembled and delfber.
ated for two hours as to what was to be
done. )
AT length It was resolved to give the
young Womant the option ct submitting to
the Masonic ordeal to the extent she had
witnessed it, or, If she refused, the mem
bers were again to consult. Miss st..
Leger, exhausted, and terrified, yielded.
and was accordingly initiated. The 9TH
er inmates Of the house were in perfect
Ignorance Of the transaction. =,
In 1907 a tradesman Of Cork conceived
the idea of publishing prints Of Hon. Mrs:
Aldworth, and carried his intention into
effect. The above is fac-simile of the
only portrait that has been known to
have been made during her life. With
the prints he also published a memoir,
In pamphlet, the substance Of which
has been given here.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25

in May, 1902. His mother and brother
own much of the stock, and Mr.. Schultz
said he frequently consulted his mother
about his business at the bank and that
he had always found her advice excel
lent. .,.f;c:f:. :.
Mr.. Schultz, who is a sportsman and
athletic, believes that a man ought to
have at least two months of
rest every year, from business.
He makes it, practice to take
a months vacation in winter and
another In summer He hunts, sails and
plays golf. He is member Of the Yale,
Knickerbocker Athletic and New York
Athletic clubs. He was graduated from
the Sheffield scientific school at Yale
university in 1897. =
Mr.. Schultz wife is the daughter of
R. s. Shields. Of Canton, o. She Is q
niece Of ex-Secretary of State William
r. Day. Miss Clara Shields was guest
at the white house when her engagement
was announced. They were married at
Canton, April 26, 1899. The bride car
AACu q OOu4ucI VI AOScS Lue@I NAIS. MCAlu"
ley sent her: - '*
When asked to give his views of the
financial outlook Mr.. Schultz said that he
expected a big boom in business through
out the country. He said that every con-
dition favored prosperous autumn in
all branches of industry. The heavy
crops and the general business activity
were sure barometers of financial pros
perity to come. :
ITO what particular qualification,
above all others, do you attribute your
business success, Mr.. Schultz" was
asked 49,. -. -:.e..~.c.>
II don't know. that I can name any es-
pecial ability that possess. think I
owe my present position entirely to my
luck. There are plenty of men. at my
age who could fill the duties Of the po-
sition as well as I. - =: - ..* r
s<"1 have rule to be conservative, an
other to work hard while I am at work,
and third to enjoy atleast two months
vacation every year., su.zs. .s.sz >ss5%. .
Mr.. Schultz prefers to live in the coun-
try and has home at Murray Hill,
New jersey 49, -: Ii III.
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CARDINAL AGLIARDI.
Considered By Churchmen One Of the
Cleverest Members OF the &
Il Pope's Household, {

Cardinal Bishop Antonio Agliardi is
said to be the most influential member OF
the college of cardinals, since the acces-
sion Of Pope Plus x. He belongs to one
of the Oldest noble families of Italy, and
was born on September H.. 1882; at Co
logna al Serio, diocese Of Bergamo, and
early in his career was q curate intis na,::
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
DEFIES NATURES LAWS.
Ohio Rock Stands Balanced just Lik,
a TOP Yet Seems a. Firm a.
Gibraltar.

One OF the most curious of natures
freaks is the Devils Tea Table," the
noted landmark of the Muskingum val
ley, three miles from McConnellvsille.
O. 1t stands upright on its slender base
on the top of steep hill.
For years it has been watched with
great anxiety by the people living in
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
Chine.e Ffrenea It work; ~, s.,

@ The Chinese are smart IN many
ways, but IN sAting IRE they are about
as useless 90 an army OF aqtelopes.
When the Board 81 Rites building "a
Peking recent burst into dame, 4 IRE
company hurriedly dashed to,tle scene,
Is try their skill Ct exHnguishing st.
Their chief equipment Tor this work
f:nsistaa of banners md ecnx
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
Paper Makes Strong zwhee1..

The wheels: Of a Pullman car are
made of paper, The body of each
wheel is a block Of paper about four
inches thick. Around THIS Is rim "a 81
steel: measuring from two to three
inches. is this steel rim. 81 course.
which comes in contact with the rails.
The sides are covered Nth circular Iron
Plates, bolted %. -.
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dent of the Lima chamber OF commerce.
He received a thorough education
abroad and is a man who, the consul
says, lis eminently fitted for the position
of head of the government of Peru" The
consul says there is universal rejoicing
throughout Peru over the election of
Candamo. 80 ''
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25
EnxaEenents in Turke.t..Ss

) A wedding engagement in Turkestan
begins with the payment Of . substan-
.tial consideration to the girls parents.
It the girl tilts her lover, the engage
1ient gift has to be returned unless the
parents have another daughter. 70 Rlye
~ q substi tute.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-25

Paper Plates in Restaurants. 4
In some of the low-priced restau-
rants in German cities food IS served on
paper plates. 4 zss5 I. e. : Il $s5 Il.