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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
Kindly Thought for the Absent Ones.

A Chicago woman whose life is full
to the brim Of work for others always
takes pains to remember at Christmas
time her old school and college friends
with personal letter. Sometimes there
is a sprig Of holly inclosed; again q
choice bit Of Christmas cheer or thought
crystallized in verse.
"Christmas wouldn't be Christmas ~
said one of her classmates on the Pacific
coast recently, without Florence's let
ter, which she has never omitted in all
the twenty years since she left school,
Another Philadelphia woman has not
failed in more than that number of years
to send an old friend a fine but not ex-
pensive handkerchief, with-and here lies
its special value-the recipients name
daintily marked in the corner in indelible
ink.
For the busy woman, who hates taking
the time to mark her own handkerchiefs.
this is indeed boon, while the sight of
the graceful, familiar chirography brings
a happy thought of the donor every time
the eve rests upon it,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
Why Dewey Cut the Cahle.

An instance of the peculiar machinery
of the navy department came to the sur
face recently when Admiral Dewey ca
bled Secretary Moody of the plans of the
maneuver feet for the Christmas holi-
days. The dispatch was turned over to
the bureau of navigation. and when in
quiry was made there, this was the re-
ply:
of it, and any statement based upon it
in it's present condition might be mislead-
ing"
The inquirer protested. "But does an
order of the admiral commanding the
ant of the service?"
The reply was: "Well. we have known
an ensi gn to thwart the plans of a rear
admiral, and this order will have to be
approved in regular form before it is rec
ognized by the department"
This may throw light upon Dewey's
cutting Of the cables at Manila.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

myself we'll man after months Of
suffering. Fellow.sufferers Peruna will
cure you."-Dr. Llewellyn Jordan.
Geo. c. Hayener, NJ. D., of Anacostia,
y. c.. writes:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen-''In my practice 1 have
had occasion to frequently prescribe
your valuable medicine, and have found
its use beneficial, especially in cases of
catarrh. "-George c. Havener, NJ. D. :.
If you do not receive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving q
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Colunbus,
Ohio.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

graduate OF Co.
lumbia College
and who served
three years at
W est Point. has
the following to
say of Peruna:
ALLOW me to
express my graft
tude to you for
the benefit de-
rived from your
wonderful rem
edy. One short
M on t b b a s
brought forth a
vast change and
l now consider
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
THE OLD STORY, VARIED.

II though I'd be all right sobbed the
young wife, when married young
man who had been raised in an orphan
asylum
OF course, a sympathetic female friend
was near.
why, what's wrong, dear?' inquired
the visitor, pleased at seeming domestic
discord.
"He-he-''
afresh.
He told me that my pies were not as
good as the matrOn used to make''
There is no escape from these economic
problems, old as existence.-New York
News.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
SPINNING WHEEL

~ ''.&> p. V. 4%%5- S,@5st 7E, "6s. 81
THE POLAR BEAR.
The Polar Bear
Is soft and white,
With silver hair
A pretty sight.
He sits upon
A snOw-drift nice;
Or dances on
A cake of ice.
And then mayhap
At other times,
The funny chap
The North Pole climbs.
Virginia Woodward Cloud in st. Mich:
OlaS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
NOT THE RESULT AIMED At

It was decided that Mr.. Wright must
administer stern lecture to his 4-year.
old daughter Florence. The little girl
mad been naughty, but she did not seem
reluctantly undertook ''scolding.'
He hated to make the tender little
heart ache and to see the dear child cry.
but he forced himself to speak judicious..
~ and severely. He recounted her mis-
deeds, and explained the why and where
fore Of his stern rebuke Mrs. Wright
sat by. looking duly impressed.
Finally, MIR: Wright paused for breath.
and also to hear the small culprit &C.
knowledge her error. The scolding was
never continued. Florence turned a face
beaming with admiration to her mother,
and said, innocently: =
isn't papa interesting pitt Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

'Ephem, what hab you done wild all dose
chickens dat yer had stole?' What would
yer say p NICK &, g5.:ss
%"Parson; I mought say dat my old
'0oman cooked 'em, but you knows dat a
man amt bound to testify agin his wife,"
New York Times. - ..-s 7, Id
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
SMART MATHEMATICS

:. School teacher, examining the eli ass,
lights. on the youngest and is SO struck
with his intelligent aspect that he ques.
tons him forthwith:
Now, my. little man. what do five and
two make?'
The little one remained silent.
We'll, suppose, now, 1 were to give
you i've rabbits today and two more to-
have then?" '''
"Eight,' promptly responded the ju-
Flight! Why, how do you make that
".Cause I've got one to home already ~
Cincinnati Enquirer. @'' -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
VERMONT'S ONE DRAWBACK.


A number of members gathered about
the seat of Representative Foster of
Vermont yesterday were discussing cold
weather in the New England and other
Northern states. Mr.. Foster declared
that Vermont had sleighi1g more weeks
N the year than any other state of the
Union and to prove his assertion related
the following story.
Hank White noted minstrel in his
time, who. probably was the original
END man." was a native of Vermont.
One of his jokes used to run something
like this:
80 you come from VermOnt?" the
MIDDLE man would ask.
yes; l am proud to say was born
ana raised in the good old state of Yer
mont White would answer. .:
up in Vermont
Yes, our maple sugar is the sweetest
on EARTH"
,, Have We some pretty good horses up
''The Morgan horses bred in Vermont
are not excelled anywhere. in the world
''Pretty girls, eh?''
vermont has the prettiest girls in
America
We'll, Vermont must be pretty much
of state,' the middle man would say,
i'll conclusion.
cts the greatest state in the Union.'
was Whites answer. ''There is Just one
thing about it l don't like. For about
SIX weeks in midsummer, when the snow
melts off, we have to drag around on
wheels. Washington Post.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

Waggsby-I note that Hodlum, presi-
dent of the Old Settlers Association. has
been sued.
Naggsby-What for?
Waggsby-For refusing to settle.-Los
Angeles Herald
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

"A new anesthetic preparation ia
known chemically as alkyloxyphenyl-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

''What is jerks doing lately?''
'Looking for trouble, principally"
''Does he find it?'' ~ u
doesn't have a bit of trouble. Kan
sas City journal. s''. ...'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP "a,
Children teethtng; softens the gums, reduces in.
dammation. allays pain, cures wind collie. -
cents q bottle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
EATING THE OFFICERS LUNCH.

The following amusing incident oc-
Cured IN certain garrison. 1t is the
duty Of an officers servant to take his
masters luncheon, tea and anything he
may require to him when he is on guard.
On this occasion the luncheon Was
brought, but the officer was otherwise en-
gagged, and he let it stand to get cold.
Presently he called the bugler.
Can you,' he asked, seat my lunch
con in the guard room?'
Eyes, sir" answered the bugler.
well, take it away and do so, will
youy'
eyes, SIR
OF course the bugler entered the guart:
room quite pleased with the treat. He
sat down and shared the lunch with his
comrades, all the while thinking the Off
Ger meant him to cat it.
But imagine the agonized look on his
face when suddenly there came voice
in the guard room:
rs the bugler there?''
eyes, SIR
Tell him to bring my luncheon-I
think it is warm enough by now."-Illus-
trated Bits.
German Instructor Ito usually late stu
dent)-1 see you are early of late: you
used to be behind before, and now YOU
are first at last.-Harvard Lampoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

"And do you understand" asked +bo
Sunday school teacher, "why Won nrnv
for your daily bread?'" p"'
"Oh, yes" replied little Elsie, :.that's
so Wen be sure to have it fresh. "-Phila.
delphia Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

Medical Examiner U. s. Treasury.
Or. Llewellyn Jordan, Medical Ex-
aminer of U. S. Treasury Department,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

Fifteen thousand natives are now be-
ing inoculated weekly with anti-plague
serum in the Punjab.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

eI1Q Permanently Cured. No or nervousnes. are.
Liz nrst day: use Of Dr.. Klines Great Nerve Re-
E1rer Send for EE ~ 90 trial bottle and treatise
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

Insurance against automobile acci-
dents can now be had.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.

ACCORDING To DIRECTIONS.
Z Indignant Patron-You advertise to
cure consumption, don't you?
DR.: Quack-Yes, sir! never fail
when my instructions are followed.
MY son took your medicine for a year
and then died.
:" My, instructions were not followed. I
told him to take it for two years. New
York Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray. nurse
in the Children's Home, in New York
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth
ing Disorders. move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over so
goo testimonials: At all druggists, CSC.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
5. Olmstead. Lekoy. -. Y,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
A College journalism.

Friend-How's that? Lost your posi-.
ton already? I thought you were the
American college of journalism.
Young Journalist-That's what's the
matter. All the professors kept dinging
into my head the great journalistic mot
to, "Boil it down.
"Well?"
"Well, the first work I was given was
editing the special cable dispatches. /
boiled :em down to about three inches
and this morning the proprietor kicked
me out.''-New York Weekly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
LEGALLY SAFE.

sEphem, s'pose de good Lawd should
come doun an look inter yer eye an say,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

She-Do they have societies at the Car
Isle school?
He-Sure. Haven't you heard Of In
dian clubs ?-Harvard Lampoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

The friendly shadows of night: Old
Crusteigh-How did you dare, sir, to
kiss my daughter last night on the dark
piazza? Young Gayboy-Gad, now that
I've seen her by daylight, l wonder my
self.-December Smart Set,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

Ultimate success depends not so much
in not knowing when you are whipped as
on an ability to believe that the result
of the contest was due to fiuke.-Judge
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

The Grass Widower-Well, when all
is said and done, believe the Mormons
to be the bravest set in the world.
His Neighbor-You do?
Indeed | do. Some of them marry as
Yonkers Herald
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
She--WOman has

She-Woman has always been mys-
terry. ,..fc
He-Well, she won't be much longer if
shorter.-The Washer in Town Tories.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16
4 LESSON TAUGHT AND LEARNED.

4 LESSON TAUGHT AND LEARNED.
Not unlike some other great men
Chief Justice Marshall gave little atten-
ton to dress or to personal pulchritude
although his face was unusually hand.
some. \ story is told of young man
who had recently removed to Richmond.
This newcomer saw in the market Il
rusty-looking old man making his way
slowly through the entrance, and walk
ing up to him, abruptly asked him if he
did not like to make a ninepence by
carrying turkey home for him. The old
man quietly took the turkey and walke ed
behind the newly arrived citizen without
word until the latter had reached his
own gate.
"Catchv' said the young man, tossing
ninepence to his hireling.
The old man caught the ninepence and
as he turned to walk away a gentleman
passing by bowed deferentially to him.
WHO is that shabby old fellow?'
asked the turkey buyer.
9, The, chief justice of the United
States was the reply.
er; why did he bring the turkey
ITO teach you a lesson in good breed
ing: interrupted the gentleman "He
Will give the money away before he gets
home, but l have no doubt he is enioy-
ing the joke you have so condescendingly
given him.. Cooke, in I.ippincott' s
MAGAZINE
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

What luxury is it," asked the teach
er, that everybody wants to buy during
the months that have an r in their
names" "Coal," answered the little wise
boy from the foot of the class.-Baltl-
more American.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

She-Don't you think girls have =
happy faculty for saying the right thincs
He-Can't say. 1 never saw a hannv
faculty.-Yale Record. pe'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-01-16

Professor in English Literature-Mr.
brown, where in He'll did Lucifer fallA
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. S. ~ .s'.11
The leader., 1903-02-25
covnty Teachers Association.

The County Teachers Association
held its regular monthly meeting at
the Public School building last Fri
day evening" The injecting was the
most most ausspioiiogg!s in in the history Of the
Quite a large number of enthusiastic
teachers and Others interastad in the
cause ct education were present, and
the program rendered was at once both
instructive and entertaining.
In her paper, Miss Mamie Martin
gave clear idea of the positiop otc-
cupied by the true teacher in the
school room, which knowledge and
practice has doubtless given her the
great success she has attained in her
chosen profession.
Professors Hawkins and Williamson
each held the entire attention of his
bearers by the earnestness. and zeal
with which he presented his particular
subject. ia ii'e' ii" 49, ~. 1:
Miss Emerson;g piana sp.o, and the
perfopmaflee of Miss Vivian and mem
bers Of her class On stringed instru-
ments were especially enjoyed.
Several numbers, consisting of music
and readings, were rendered by pupils
from both the college and the public
schools, each of which deserves es-
pecial mention. ..s" ~r
After voteof thanks to our pro-
gram committee for such an excellent
program, and to each performer for
the heaEty Way in which he or She re-
sponded for our entertainment, the
association adjourned, to meet again
March 81.
EHYNIoE ANpFIING{, Seq
The leader., 1903-02-25
Tendencx.of the Times.

The tendency of medical science is
toward preventive measures. The best
thought of the world is being given to
the subject. 1t is easier and better to
prevent than to cure. 1t has been full
ly demonstI ed that pneumonia, zone
of the most dangerous diseases that
medical mn have to contend with, can
be prevented by the use of Chamber
laih's Cough remedy. Pneumonia al
Ways Results from a cold or from an
attack Of infueliza grip, and it has
been obserYtd that this remedy eoun-
teracts any tendency Of these diseases
toward Pneumonia. This has been
fully proven in many thousands of
cases in WHICH this remedy has been
used during the great preyalenGe of
colds ANA grip 10 recent yeats, and can
be relied upon with implicit confidence.
Pneumonia often results from slight
cold when no danger Is appreheuded
until it is suddenly discovered that
there is fever and ditficulty-in breath
ing and pains in the chest, then it is
announced that the patieAt has ppen-
monia." Be on the safe side and take
Chamberlain's Cough remedy as soon
as the cold is contracted. 1t always
cures. For sale by G. E. Grafton
Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-02-25

gard. / would like to ask you,
each individual voter, If you join
ed in this demand, or were in any
way consulted about Mr.. Fox's
candidacy. If there has been any
such demand from West Point or
Clay county / have never heard
of it. Mr.. Fox, in his annuonce-
ment, seems to think that the pub
lie good demands his services, to
which, l would reply that this is a
matter about which a man is very
easily deceived. As to whether
or not there is such general de-
mand for the services Of Mr.. Fox,
and as to whether or not the pub
lie good demands his services at
this time, ] desire to leave to the
verdict of the people at the ballot
box in the coming primaries.
II have an abiding faith in the
justice of the people, and believe
they will demand fair play of those
who seek position at their hands.
Thanking my friends all over
the State for their cordial and
loyal support, and assurances of
continued support, | am, very re-
spectfully,
FRANK A. CRITZ."
The leader., 1903-02-25

R. r. Applewhite administrator.
Mrs. NJ. A. Maxwell VS.. J. w.
Bennett ct al. Decree confirm
ing complainant's title to land.
c. +. Grafton and A. Cohn VS..
New South Building and Loan
Association-Set for hearing in
vacation.
James Watts VS.. Berta Watts
Divorce.
In the matter of the guardian
ship of Thos. Hoskins- Fifth ac-
count of guardian approved.
In the matter of the guardian
ship of Ellen Gage-Guardian al
lowed to expend 1854 per annum
to support wards.
E. S. Robinson VS.. Nc. c.. Stu
art, executor, ct al. Order for COM
missioner to make deeds to pur-
chasers of land.
Exparte Flora E. Guess ct al.
Order of sale of land for partition.
The leader., 1903-02-25
FROM EDGAR.

We sympathize with "Bill Arp while
we try to write this morning; we are
sick, but not scared, nor old.
We are getting pretty we'll satisfied
now, that Jeems is not running big
turtle" or "olind OK" bluff; but is 60
ing to the legislature pell-mell.
Our neighbor. J. B. Wooley, has pur-
chased new up to-date cotton and
corn planting machine, that impresses
us as being valuable farm implement.
An old zone gallus" negro came over
the public road the other day and filled
up some of the worst holes; so we will
have to do as best we can till the heavy
continued rains let up little.
Our sister-in-law, Mrs. Sallie Greer,
whose illness we mentioned at our last
writing with some degree of hope for
her recover, died on the 10th inst,
leaving husband and eleFen children,
living near here.
That was a good picture of c. W.
Maxwell, our worthy citizen and popu-
lar candidate for assessor. We saw it
in the Lincoln County Times recently:
We have just spent day pleasantly
with Carroll in o4r home at Edgar.
Note, fellow citizens! Our Beat 8,
men don't stand on the matter of a
little "green- backs" for newspaper an
nouncements when they want Office.
No fooling about this matter. Put up
your horseshoe and come right along.
We want to give Lincoln county the
preference of Jeems' "cromo," for
bridging the little creek near J. B.
Wooley's place, but if the county will
not, then this will be the first contri-
button we will ask of the candidates as
they visit us in Beat No. 3, this year.
On account of bad weather and being
on the puny list ourself, we failed to
attend the Prohibition mass meeting
at Jackson on the 18th, as we expected
to dol but we are gratifed to know that
the good work went right on; and we
are still in the ring for clean race for
any Office.
Our little folks are very much at
tached to Miss Leona Eitel, our assist
ant teacher in the public school. She
proves her proficiency, and her patient
industry in the school room can not be
gain-said by anyone. ii BILLY.
The leader., 1903-02-25
TOPISAW NOTES.

A little bit cool after the rain and
snow.
The Valentine party at 4. NJ. Sum-
mers' SaturdaF y night was grand
thing. But no wonder. Willie Bailey
and Miss Ruth Hartman and Frank
Hartman, jr, and Miss Bertha Craw-
ford, of Brookhaven, were down here.
The Topisaw Graded School is pro-
crossing nicely under charge of two of
Lincoln County's best teachers, Prof
W. F. Byrne and Miss Leoni Eitel; Miss
Rena Byrne, music teacher Topisaw
is proud of Them Miss Leoni is doing
some fine work in elocution. The boys
say so, any how, even to little clyde.
ALEX.
The leader., 1903-02-25
TAX-COLLECTOR's SALE.

sy virtue of authority vested in Tax
County, will on
Monday, the and day of March, Ioo3
III front of the court house Brookhaven Miss within legal
nous OF proceed sell to the highest cash the folio
described lands for the the 1902
The leader., 1903-02-25
A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away.

Mr.. w. w. Baker, of Plainview, Neb.,
writes: "My wife had lung trouble for
over fifteen years. We tried number
of doctors and spent over thousand
dollars without any relief. She was
very low and I lost all hope, when a
friend suggested trying Foley's Honey
and Tar, which did; and thanks be to
this great remedy it saved her life.
She is stronger and enjoys better
health than she has ever known in ten
years. We shall never be without
Foley's Honey and Tar and would ask
those afflicted to try it. Sold by Price
Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-02-25
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the bassy cough of Group, which
s0GndS sDa ID as the % aeess dsstn an9
is done quickly. Foley's Honey and
Tar never fails to give instant relief
and quickly cures the worst forms of
Group. Mrs. P. L. Cordier, of Man
nington, KY, writes: "My three year
old girl had a severe case of Group; the
doctor said she could not live. I got a
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, the
first dose gave quick relief and saved
her life." Refuse substitutes. Sold by
Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-02-25

Pr: p /. nets lS |. HIsa;}cat, b . young ply
the wheels of a train he was
boarding at McComb on the 10th.
His right arm was severed at
the shoulder and he was otherwise
injured.
The leader., 1903-02-25

Ladies, Why suffer With head.
aches when Pr, RobbiAs, the 0p=
tielap, can relieve the trouble with
a pair of properly fitted glasses.
Call and see him or telephone us
and he will call at your residence.
Brookhaven Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-02-25
Cured CODsumDtIOn

Mrs. B. w. Evans, Clearwater, Kan,
writes: "My husband lay sick for three
months; the doctors stated he had
quick consumption. We procured a
bottle of Billiards. Horeaeqad Syrup
and it cured him. That was six years
ago, and since then we always kept a
bottle in the house. We cannot do
without it. For coughs and colds, it
has no cqual."', 25c,, SOC and 81 90 bot
tie at Price Drug Go. II