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MONSTER HAILSTONRS.


One sometimes hears = man speakoe!
hailstones tas big % hens eggs. /" The
tale Il perhaps told BY ! traveller, whose
story IL received with Z shrug Of the.
shoulders. The stones general fell In
some far away place, and the ordinary.
unbelieving easterner puts It In the same
category a. Mexican dodos or Alaskan
sea serpents. #s.s5. ss
There was ahailstorm, however, not
long ago. about which some 10000 per-
sons can hold up their hands and swear:
that they saw and picked up hailstones
which were even larger than the aver-s
ago hens eggs The inhabitantsof West
Chester, Pa, which Is 20 miles from
Philadelphia, were suddenly overtaken=
by brazen colored cloud, which threat
ened for time, as many thought, to an-
initiate them. For two minutes the
haiistones ratified on the roofs with the.
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terminates the view, but on either side
of the middleway Of the river great but
tresses and premontories of wood
dressed rock jut out into midstream.
while, almost flush with the water level
on either Hudson bank, the wondrous
handicraft of man interlaces with the
supreme work Of nature. Here tunnel
ing some gigantic promontory, there
glistening upon trestle causeway, the
railroad tracks follow the line Of tho
river in It's sinuous course. Then shut
the river from your view, and turn and
look inland, where the cadets learn the
theory of war. West Point itself is close
upon 200 feet above the level Of the Hud-
son. But beyond it the hills rise to dou-
BILE and treble this height As with the
Highlands, they are densely wooded,
and for the moment, as one marks the
one-storied bungalows and veranda-in-
closed villas Of the post, ones thoughts
turn to far-off India and the Himalayas.
In scenery, atmosphere and sur
roundings. but for the Hudson, West
Point is not unlike an Indian hill sta
ton.
The summit of the point is fiat and
clear of trees. This is the parade
ground, and round it are grouped the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30
:. CORRESPONDENT of the Lon
\ don Times. who recently Visited
"A.

"A CORRESPONDENT of the Lon
N don Times, who recently visited
the United States, has many in
teresting things to say about our great
military training school.
West Point, he writes among other
things, as its name in part suggests, is
2 point on the left bank of the Hudson
river, about As to so miles from the sea.
The point stands out well into the
stream, commanding both reaches
which form the angle of the river. In
.front'of the now obsolete defenses that
defend the waterway on the far bank,
rise the succession Of verdure-clothed
hills which finally mass themselves into
the Highlands. Owing to the cratic
formation of the hills the Hudson here
is narrow, deep and turgid, 80 that the
race of it's congested waters, If it were
not for the forest setting to the back
ground, might remind the traveller Of
the pent-up Nile in the Shablukah cat
aract. The view to the north is per-
feet, since the river way is clear as far
as Newburg town, nesting against the
mountain side and cleaning white in
contrast with the forests in summer
green. The landscape is like some stage
land. Historic Newburg. where Wash
ington is tabled to have refused crown,
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all West Point graduates who fell dur
ing the civil war. There is another mon
ument to perpetuate the memory Of the
late Maj. Dale's command, which was
annihilated by Indians in 1885. Dotted
about the post are statues of eminent
American generals, and into prominent
rocks the names Of famous battles have
been inserted, the lettering usually
being of gun metal, trophy from that
particular engagement it commence
rates. Altogether, the surroundings Of
West Point are beautiful and inspiring;
and, far removed from the evil in
fluences of town life, the cadets find
there just the necessary relaxation to
save them from mental breakdown. A
certain amount of social intercourse il
open to them through their dancing
hall. The countryside in the environs
of West Point is studded with the coun-
try villas Of wealthy New Workers..
During the summer there is no difficulty
In arranging partners for the dancing
lessons. as all fashionable New York
has fled the city to escape the heat
Thus the cadets obtain just suhicinet
social intercourse to make them pol,
ished gentlemen, but not enough to turn
their heads.
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BUFFALO BILLS WIT.
Doctor Thought He Was Mighty
Smart, But He Was No Match
for Mr.. Cody.

William F. Cody was relating a story
which concerned an Indian who had met
with an accident in a Buffalo Bill" show.
1t was necessary to amputate the In
dams leg, and in the description of this
operation Cody was interrupted frequent
ly by a young doctor who injected tech
meal and medical terms into the straight
vernacular of the scout. He was irri-
tated, but ignored the doctor. "A few
days after the operation" continued the
narrator, ''the Indian learned that bis
leg had been burned. With a whoop he
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30

Hon. John H. Reagan. who stated in
. speech recently delivered in his home
state that the United States is destined to
become a monarchy, has been q confed-
crate congressman, United States con-
gresham and United States senator
from Texas. He was born-in Tennessee,
October 8, 1918, served in the Texan war
against the Indians. became Judge, and
later was postmaster general and secre-
tary of the treasury of the confederacy.
After the close Of the war between the
states he was held prisoner Of war for q
time, but upon his return to Texas was
elected to congress and served as United
States senator from 1875 to 1887. He is
the author of the interstate commerce
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\ H Il,l )IJl
Question That II Now On tho Lips
Of Every Washing tonian.


The "stevedore candidate" Edward
s. Hamilton Of Tacoma, Wash. % the
most interesting figure In the approach
ing campaign for the hopor Of represent
ing the state Of Washington IN the Unit
ed States senate. Hamilton, . natural
political leader, : man Of long expert
ence In the art Of whipping his follow
ers into line, has long been considered
. probable successor at Senator Addison
G. Foster. The expiration Of Fosters
term 10 drawing near, and In the face Of
considerable opposition, the genial SEN
ator 10 asking his constituents for re-
election. And now Hamilton, the steve
dore "boss," although long q stanch
supporter Of the incum bent. has come
forward with public announcement
Of his candidacy. ;--5z..ss- 10y.
The Chicago Record Herald says that
the campaign 10 more than . personal
contest between Foster and Hamilton.
It is strife between cities, for Seattle
and Tacoma are and always have been
keen rivals for this honor. Foster is
Tacoma's man, and 'tstevedore'' Hamil-
ton mapped out the campaign which
won him the Office. Seattle already has
candidate in the field Samuel Piles,
. clever corporation lawyer The nat
ural result of Hamilton's intrusion of
his personality into the fight will be to
split the strength Of the Tacoma clans
and to transform what had been an "old
guard" of political power into two bick-
ering groups Of partisans.
The rivalry, industrial and political.
between two young, virile, growing
cities Of tho west far surpasses the trivi-'
al exchanges Of pleasantries in which
eastern municipalities indulge. Ia
coma's dilemma, with two strong can
didates in the field, to oppose to the weld
ed attack Of the Seattle cohorts. Is there
fore causing dismay in the hearts of
the politicians Of the former city.
The opposition to Senator Foster,
which has arisen this summer, is due
to feeling that he lacks backbone"
Fosters smiling face and CHEEKY laugh
have won him host Of friends. even his
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washington oS0Se.J
political enemies, but there is a senti-
ment, which is daily gathering strength
that Washington needs a fighter in the
chamber. The state wants money for
harbor improvements, federal buildings,
lighthouses, land surveys and hundred
other things, and it also wants a man
in the senate who will work until he
gets the appropriations. For this rea-.
son the aggressive "stevedore" is more
popular in the Tacoma ranks than the
sociable Foster.
Hamilton has been a member Of the
state senate for three sessions. He
knows men, has q genius for planning
campaigns, Is a man who does things,
and does>them thoroughly Never be.
fore has Tacoma and Pierce county had
a political leader like him. He con-
tributed more than any other one man
to the election of Foster in the last SEN
atorial campaign. He outlined the fight
which won friends for Foster, while the
John L. Wilson and Levi Ankeny fac
tons were in deadlock. and carried his
man through to victory. 's@
Hamilton's fighting qualities made
him the leader Of the railroads in their
struggle during the last two sessions to
prevent the passage Of bill creating .
state railroad commission. AS chair
man OF the appropriations committee
he introduced New York methods into
the legislature, with the result that no
appropriation bill can be attached to an
other measure, however meritorious,
thereby placing each measure upon Its
merits. %%,H Is
He was born in Brooklyn in July.
1865, and was graduated from the West
chester County institute, of Peekskill.
in 1882. Six years later he moved to
this state and opened real estate of
fee at Port Townsend. In October, 1888.
he entered the employ Of the Puget Sound
Stevedore company as bookkeeper.
afterward becoming manager. Soon
safterward he became q member 81 the
frm Of McCabe 4 Hamilton, which nov
does 80 per cent. Of the stevedorin9 work
on Puget sound. The firm uses electric
conveyors Of its own invention, which
have contributed largely toward max
Ing Tacoma the port whore heavy car1x,u.
inward and outward, IL handled. at iens.
cost per ton than In any other port III
the world. Hamilton's political experi-
ence began In New York, where for four.
years he was assistant to Gen. ]. ".
Hustled. known % the Bald Earle az
Westche ster.' g 80
= y q
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30

'- ~ Marine corps) 49, !
station, in 1894, he marched his guard
from Chemulpo to Seoul to protect the
American legation at the latter place,
the Chinese-Japanese war being In
progress and Corea. the scene Of hostili-
ties. This was q night march of 81
miles, accomplished in II hours. Gen.
Elliott commanded the legation guard
for three months subsequent TO- this
time. -, -
The scene of hostilities having been
transferred, he was ordered with the
marine guard to .Tientsin, which he
helped to protect during the winter.
Later on, at the request Of Mr.. DENLY,
then American minister at Picking, he
acted as aid to that o11cial on the occa-.
sion to the first audience ever granted
by the Chinese emperor to foreigners.
In order to perform this: duty Gen. FL
lott was compelled to make the trip on
horseback, passing through about q, 900
undisciplined Chinese troops, suffering
constant insult and running no little
personal risk. II. .-.@ 49,. :. +.
During the Spanish-American war. in
1898, Gen. Elliott commanded company
G of the marine battalion during the
four days battle at Guantanamo, Cuba,
and later, while In command Of q battal-
ion Of $50 men, defeated the Spanish in
a spirited battle at Cuzco Valley. after
killing and taking number Of prison
ers in addition to destroying the wells
which were the source Of the enemy's
water supply. This fight resulted in
giving security to the marine camp on
Guantanamo Hill, and for his conduct
in this battle the president advanced
Elliott three numbers fol. eminent and
conspicuous conduct in battle 81
Gen. Elliott having been ordered to 4
the Philippines, in command OF q bat
TALON Of marines on October s, 1899, de-
feated the enemy over very bad ground.
and captured, BY direct assault, 8 POSI-
ton ct sNovaleta which had been deemed
impregnable by the Spanish and before
which they once lost IN entire kinsnt.
For thisservice acknowledgements.
atory letter from tho secretary 81 the
navy. He hasEhad almost II years at.seas
and foreign service. and kas always
rendered : good account of himself.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30
HON. WILLIAM r. copI:

HON. WILLIAM #. CODY:
Better Known TO the People Of America
~ Buffalo Bll") :&. .
leaped from his bed and jumped upon
the doctor with both feet. = s-..e.
Jumped with both feet after an 4 oner.-
ton, shouted the doctor, exulting IN his
exposure Of the great scouts absurd
story. :.s=~>Ss5 80 BIZ. ~. .s.S
I said upon the doctor with both
feet, explained Cody, lin order to dis.
tinguish him from the other hospital
physician who had only one foot, hav-
ing put the other into peoples affairs %
often that he lost Il. = 8. 800
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30
SICKLES FOR ALDERMAN.
Famous New York War Veteran
Seeks Comparatively Humble
ONCE i'm New York.

Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, who has been
nominated for alderman in New York on
the fusion ticket, has an illustmous war
record. He was born October 20, 1925,
and after receiving a common school
education learned the printers trade.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30

Nocated Ia the Midst Of the Gayest Part
Z q Coney 1sland.)
is asksleton tower rising to Z height OF So
feet above the sandy beach. The lan-
tern at the summit Of the tower, which
can be seen from any point on the Island.
Is an electric transparency on the four
sides Of which are emblazoned nightly
the words "Jesus Saves s. s.s.zss
Many girls who have run away from
their homes frequent the dance halls at
coney island every year. Some Of them
fall into the hands Of TIE police. Magis-
trat Voorhees,, who presides over the.
Coney5 island court, sends many Of these
to Col. Hughes. They ara either returned
by him totheir parents or retained until
It ia thought safe to send them out to ems
ployment with good surroundings. while
living 1t the lighthouse girls are taught
to sew and cook. I: ~ $685.
= Col. Hughes and his family live over the
chapel. On the outside Of the building:
is q large sign that reads: Always open.
Pull the latch" Spiritual food and the
more substantial variety as we'll are free
to any who ask. There Is but one table,
and tramps are often invited to sit down
with the family. The chapel il open att
ernoons and evenings week days and
Sundays. $50 -
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bill, which, modified by amedments by
Senator Cullom, of Illinois, is still In
force. Judge Reagan made his now ia
nous remark=about the retrogression Of
popular government In this country in.
connection with an argument against the
division Of Texas into four states. q privi-
lege which was accorded to It when It was:
admitted to the union. He wants Texas
TO remain one great state 30 that when.
the collapse hs fears shall come It win;
be strong enough to psrpetuats it, ex-
istence a. IN pendent republic.
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TAKES GLOOMY VIEW.

Ex-senator Reagan Of Texas Thinks
= the Days Of the Republic
Are Numbered.
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Color Of Iron Ores. 55z.s.
The only metal that Is found N mora
than one color is iron, which appears IL
almost every shade. $3.50.
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LYDIA E. PINKHAMS VEGETABLE COnPOUND
pot NV the Expeence Women Whose Letters Follow:


efra fu
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for and ha !
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BABY HANDS.
I 1.st think 10 see yeh tumblln' ike web
do aroun' the floor

/ 1.st think 10 see yeh tumblin' ike yeh
do aroun' the floor
Is a sight fer sore eyes. indeed. dol
An ter hear yer fingers scratchin an yeh
calm by my door.
An ter know at you're a-waiun'. Eyes
o-blue.
Is pleasure so much greater than ever
knowed till now.
That l krsW ter give il up my heart 'ud
break;
But OF all yer coaxy loyin' ways the sweet
est, ! allow.
Is yer baby hands outstretched fer dad
ter take.
/ love ter feel yeh haugin' on an squirm-
In ROUND my legs.
An l IKE yer baby talk. jest like knew
Evrything AT you was sayin, an the look
at comes an begs,
When yeh vac yer dad to take yeh,
Eyes-o' blue
When al night yeh've been a dreamin' an
yeh've walked up in alright.
An I've heard yeh calm Ike yer heart
I'D break
/ have felt 50 glad ter find yeh in the dark
ness o. the night
With yer baby hands stretched up fer
dad to take
Oh, yeh bet / love ter hear yeh come a-scuf-
fin 'crost the floor
An listen hard ter ketch yer baby talk
When yeh're settin' In the hallway an
a'scratchin' at my door,
An Ike ter hold yer dress an help yeh
walk
But yer walkin', ner yer taikin, ner YET
scratchin don't appeal
Ter me like when yeh stretch out half
awake,
With love jest spread all over yeh an with
a little squeal,
An yer little hands are stretched fer
dad ter take.
u NJ. Lewis. in Houston Post
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/ VIII Be Happy if Well.
'sCelery
bows that Health and
EcOr that Makes Liv-
ing a Pleasure.

ID. sek and out-of-sorts, II IS IN your
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"a the slightest reason why you
i :, ,b,oaqh lie feeling sickly, miserable,
"a relancholic. To be well and
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sre sleepless, rheumatic, Neuralgia
cr have the shadows OF disease
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M me. and | now feel better than !
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"The trouble with YOU" the doctor
said after examining the young man.
aseems 10 be that something is the
matter with your heart
"With my hearth"
"Yes. To give il name, II Is an
gina pectoris.
you'll have TO guess again. doctor"
said the young man. THAT isn't her
name at all.--Chicago Tribune.
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The suffering and pain
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Redd-I hear you have been out on
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Grepne-Yes. the Quaker.
did he surprise you any?'
Il should say he did Whenever he
missed the bah he stamped his foot
and said: 'Yon peryerse thingi' y
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hams Nege-
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pound. / am
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At Festiniog. North Wales. the guar
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Mrs. Frances stafford 243 East 114th Street,
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-08-12
CORONATION Of
POPE Plus X.
~s' emony at St. Peters Witnessed
by a Vast Multitude.
PRINCESAND MOBILES PRESENT
cardinal Macchi Places the
Arown Upon the Pontin's Head-
Apostolic Benedtctton End.
the Ceremonies

Rome, Aug. 10.-The ceremony of tho
coronation of Pope Plus x. took place
sunday In the basilica of St. Peters in
the presence Of the princes and high
olsn1taries of the church, diplomats and
homan mobiles, and with all the solem-
nifty and splendor associated with this.
tne most magnificent right in the Ro-
man Catholic church.
AS Cardinal Macchi, the dean of the
caro1nal-deacons, placed the triple
crown On the head Of the venerable Don
III the throng of 10000 persons gath
cred within the cathedral burst into
unrestrained acclamations, the choir
1ntoned a hymn of triumph and the
bells OF Rome rang out joyful peal.
The Papal Throne.
1t is 81 years since the Romans and
Europe assisted at such function as
was held in St. Peters Sunday. The
great basilica, popularity supposed never
to have been quite full, was overfowing
with humanity. The papal throne. a
beW1ldering mixture Of gold, red and
silver, was erected in front of the high