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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27
Presbyterian Church Services.

The Rev. Mr.. Marsh, of Eveleth,
will preach at the Presbyterian
Church next Sabbath, morning and
evening. Subject of morning ser
mon, "The Yoke of Christi" Subject
for evening, Gratitude and Ingrat.
itude. III -. - =,s..@s.z-.,..
T. Morning service at 11:O0 O'Clock;
Sunday. school at noon; evening
service at 7:3O. All are welcomed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27
SuperioritX.

InfeTiority never made the Kim.
ball the most popular piano in the,
world, It has been the features OF
ssuperio GRITTY that have brought about.
the result. # you regard your own.
interests az paramount, you will In
vestigate. John Korby, General
Agent w, w, Kimball Co., Korby
Music Hall, " rginia5 MINI. 53sssss
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27
10 Europe on Their Wedding Iosr.

Solomon Sax, a former alderman
of this city but now a business man
of Eveleth, was on Tuesday united
in ,1,arriag e to Mics Rose Gudell, Of
Mora. Immediately following the
ceremony the bridal couple left for
New Y ork, from which point they
will sail in about two weeks for En-
rope fora three m onths' tour Of the
continent, Many friends Of the
groom IN this city join in congratu.
lations to the happy cou pie.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27
Is Showing Up Well.

At the old Taylor mine, near,
L'Anse forty men are. woking NM
covering the ledge which is said .toS
show up well: Those in charge say.
they have run into an imp dis
.covery and that the Taylor district
will once more become q producer,
and farslarger and more psrma-
nent one than before. This n,inewas
worked iua small way thirty yeare
ago. but was abando ned absolutely
long aQo.I roIwood Time
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27
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The Myrtle Ninton Company.

:. The Myrtle Vinton Company pre-
scented The Sleeping City at the
Helm opera house last night to
$ standing room only. The play
was we'll rendered, each mem Der Of
the cast being professional, there:
by giving Miss Myrtle Vinton, who
took the part Of " Jeanie Mullen ex=
cellent support. The St4rsle not ia
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27

Bishop McGolrlck, of Duluth, ads
dressed large audience at Our
Lady of Lourde's Catholic Church
at 1880 a. m. yesterday. m orning,
the theme of his remarks being u p.
on educational matters. AT the
close OF his address. assisted by
Rev: Father Hogan and several Wis.
ting priests, he administered the
rites Of confirmation to class of
about eighty, including in addition
to Virginia children many from
Tower;'Mt: Iron and other range
points. Z: s s-:: I. f. -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27
Piano Pride.

You never have to blush when
your friends ask the name of your
piano and you can say, "Kimball".
It is the most popular piano in the
world and so-recognized by the ac-
cepted authorities of the times. Easy
terms of payment. John + korby,
General Agent W W::sKirnball Co,
Korby II usic Hall, Virginia, MINI.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27

Chris and Magnus Christianson,
employees of the W. T. Bailey Lun,-
, her Co., left Tuesday for Eagle
River, Wis.,, responsive to a telegram
announcing the death of a sister at
that point, resulting from wounds
received from hunters rifle. the
unfortunate woman being mistaken
for deer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27

:. S. Oberg, who recently closed out
his business in the city, prepares to
again enter the list of Virginia
business men and will this week
open a grocery and flour and feed
establishment in the east room of
his former store building, the room
having been divided and one por-
ton leased by the Star Bakery. Mr..
Oberg is numbered among our old
est business men, and with his wide
acquaintance in the city will doubt
less receive good patronage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27
Overflow :cotaI.

Mother Eve was the originator of
the peek-a-boo garment, but she did
not live on the Mesa ba i'm our strenu.
Gus autumn weather or she would
have sought more substantial
covering.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-27

Remember there is but one week
more of the big one-fourth off sale
at the Chicago Dry Goods Store. If
you would take advantage of actual
bargains do not delay your pur
ChaSeS. Be on time.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

Then fell a sleep and dreamed
not all dream, for ] was hall awake
that I saw a great bisct Wolf; not the
coyote Kind that travels low and looks
q coward. but the timber breed. tall
slender and graceful. with eyes Of lire.
Every movement OF his graceful body
spelled courage. Rs though the big tim
Der above nur camp he :rot,ed till he
reached big spring and stopped to
drink then crossing the creek went up
. big gulch. and on still up, over a
stretch Of "slide rock" up still higher
over "faliep timber to a little park
on top, the edge of an immencr cliff
that over looked country below. wild
and weird enough To make "the dread
full hollow behind the little wood
quit business. Here he stopped, squat
ted on his launches, and lifted his
slender nose toward heaven, while n
moan. too human for howl. echoed
down the dark chnsn below. Then he
stood erect. braced himself back--l
could see the muscles on his hind legs
quiver-and with mighty leap,
bounded over the clifr Far out into
space | watched him go till the strain
was to much for me I jumped to my
feet-"My God Talbot. did you hear
that howl, and see that wolf jumpY"
A passing breeze famed to life our
camp Hire. Talbot was sitting up
laughing at me.
Never mind, old fellow he said,
"our trip up Little Beaver was too
much for you. Lie down and go to
sleep" Lie down / did, but not to
sleep.
Talbot" said. sis there big
spring about half mile above here on
this side the creek?"
"Yes." he said.
"Big tree ripped by lightning, stand
ing by it9"
Yes"
"Big gulch just across the creek
from 1t, Glide rock up the side, fallen
timber above. and little park on
top?"
'Yes-but you dog-goned liar, didn't
you tell me you had never been in these
parts befores"
81 have not, but reckon the black
volt has Does the little park drop OF
into big chasm, like the Devils
Hole country In the Grand Canon
hillsf'
Follow my trail In the morning and
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
Fruit Growers Picnic.

The second annual picnic and Forth
of July celebration by the Fremont
County Horticultural society promises
to totally eclipse the first venture.
Cottonwood Springs is again designated
as the meeting place and the program
announces several good addresses by
such well known personages as ]. W.
Work, president of the society. Captain
b. +. Rocksfellow, George E. Colgate.
county superintendent of schools, and
Rev. II. n. Wilson. pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. In the WY of
amusements there will be foot races.
sack races, fat mans races fat wohien's
race, pony races, donkey races and
other things. Rev. j. T. Wilson OF
Lincoln Park will open the festivities
with prayer and assistance in the cele-
hration will be rendered by the Ere
mont County Audubon society. Not
the least attractive feature of the day
viii be the basket dinner. which will
consist o: a varied menu.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
Did the Same Thing to Canon People


Yesterday mild looking old chap
dressed in an ancient suit of buckskin,
says the Florence Tribune. exhibited
an old Texas saddle on the street and
explained to the inquisitive that he
was Texas Jim," the king OF the cow
boys and champion rifle shot of Texas.
He was also an expert with the larist
and at pistol shooting. He announced
tn { at o'clock he would perform 8
few stunts in the line of rifle shooting,
pistol shooting, broncho busting, lariat
throwing, etc. that would surprise the
natives. and all to be absolutely free.
Promptly at . o'clock a crowd fol-
lowed wild Jim" to the mesa south
of town, There were all sorts and con-
ditions of men in the crowd-"rich
man, poor man, beggar man, thief,
doctor, lawyer, merchant, chief" And
they, or rather we, were all suckers.
Jim led OF with fifteen minute
exhibition of wind jamming. He ex-
planned that he WAS no beggsr, that he
was giving u show worth at least two
bits to everyone, and urged the people
not to climb over for two bits" !"
Someone threw up half dozen bricks
and Jim peppered them with his rife
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
A Contest Of States
Which State Has Furnished Most Residents of Canon
City--Nissomi, Kansas, Iowa Illinois?

population come
time
stay here has been long short but most of them like people from
their former
a Of
people
majority
will
like good the Illinois
feel that they the salt will
list.
principal
ice
matter he Record
bring together people the
the the Record going
the believed
Canon before Missouri.
of printed
deliver After2a
has
made the whole list will printed each
Is improbable when the list that will
whom have known the who has whom
:o
quain,ed goSipirs
Rcolion people
this will bring whom
a
purpose
acquainted enjoyable affair.
Of
this
in
old
they
social
bringing about pleasant social the
you nothing bring
malit o anyone
office
n
Now let's which will pile up the biggest list
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
Florence to Celebrate.

Florence will celebrate the Fourth
this yenr with more than usual style
and much greater amour. of noise.
the show and for fireworks. Gov Pea
body and staff will be there in the
morning. The Elks are going to put
on straw hats and linen busters and
take part in the parade. and a circus
will b- in town that day and will help
fill up the parade. Soon after dinner a
special train will bring the governor,
his staff and many others up TO Canon
to see the races.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
By H. N. Beecher. Canon City. Colo.

II show you" / said. then told him
of all had seen. t''id him ofth moan,
too human fer howl of ihe gr at
leap over the big canon below, and
how sure was that away down at the
bottom OF that canon was-something.
Tiger whined in his sleep. not his
usual dreaming yap. but whine so
unknown TO me that guessed that he
too. had Just climbed high o, that
trail so mnny travel to its ending. but
never return to tell Of. the trail over
The Great Divide" Then big cloud
shut oui the stars. and fell asleep.
Early next morning We started out
to follow 1.-The wild flight OF tired
hunters fancy" IS Talbot called it
He said that he had never done any
prospecting in that altitude wh-re
black wolves travelled alone and car
rid maps to an unknown country. but
he reckoned II was only higher course
in nature and he vas willing TO follow
the trail a- long a. the e were any good
indications In sight. Even old Tiger
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

We were camped in the wonderful
Beaver mountains few miles south Of
Cripple Greek : though :s was hssS be-
fore the great gold camp was known TO
the outside world, or the real beauty
OF her minerals were spoiled by the
stamp OF the United States mint. The
principal prospectors then were noun
tain lions. trailing deer and mountain
sheep for ''grub-stake," and the gray
old grizzly. who held his claim with "a
growl.
A big mountain had Just slid up and
swapped the sun for the evening stars.
and the wind from the canon sifted the
ashes OF our dying camp fire, over old
>Tigar's bride coat. Talbot and l..
wrapped in our blanket, hunted the
worlds above the mountain peaks and
listened to the breeze creep through
the tree tops. tall the angel who played
the organ above our heads, got tired
Jumped from her seat. snd kicking n
handful OF pine needles in our faces.
hit the trail for heaven.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
Welded at Coal Creek.

Married, Wednesday evening June,
24th At Coal Creek, Miss Agness Cowan
to Mr.. Thomas Frew of Williamsburg.
Rev. A. r. Fraser performed the cer--
mony. Mrs. Margret Frew was brides
maid ard Chas. Cowsn best man. Al
most one hundred guests were present.
Among them quite number from a
distance Mr.. Blyth and family at
tended from Canon City The groom
is steady young miner son of Mr..
James Frew. They will reside at
Williamsburg.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
AGood Show.

The Columbia Comic Opera Co..
which presents Said Pasha at the opera
hcslse tonight is first class company
The play is u good one ard is he
ing we'll received over the state. If
the attendance is such as to justify it
this company may put Canon City on
a circuit ard give performance here
every 10 days or two weeks during the
summer months The company has a
number OF good plays that would
interest Essuns theatre goers.
Manager Bridweif pronounces that
the house will be cooled of and made
thoroughly comfortable for this oc-
casion.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

1t was good shooting. Then the wild
man announced that after the collec-
ton he would do some fancy pistol
shooting. He went into the crowd and
wheedled a quarter out OF nearly every
man. Nickels were too small and he
handed them back. He got goodly
sum, then the show resumed. Jim
took few shots at some walnuts and
Jumps of sugar tossed into the air, aud
the show ended.
1t was simply another evidence of
the fact that the world is full of suck
ers, and whole bunch of us Floren-
tines are included in the number.
Jim is the limit for fake, but we pre-
sumo the next one that shows up can
easily work the same game. People
seem to enjoy it.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
Junior Dickens Club.

saturday afternoon the Junior
Dickens Club or second Volume held
its first meeting..at "Greydene." The
club is composed of Thirteen members
most OF them daughters of members of
the senior club. Mrs. Greydene-Smith
and Mrs. X. 5. Lewis were present and
helped them to organize. The first
part of the meeting was given up to
business. Miss Psnsy Reynolds was
elected president and Miss Ruth Lewis
secretary and treasurer, and the red
geranium was drawn for the clubs's
flower.
The Junior club will follow in the
footsteps of the senior club in many
particulars and hopes to be as happy
and successful in its career. They will
meet once week to read Dickens
works and learn to know and love his
characters as living friends.
After the business meeting five
chapters of great expectation we're
read Dainty refreshments were served
and the meeting adjourned at five
o'clock.
The other members OF the club are
Helen Clark, Miriam Cleghorn, Ethel
Gibson, Gretchen Harding. May Hard
ing, Lillian Sawyer, Mary Webster
Ruth Webster, Jean whipplc, Cors and
Jessie Peabody.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
The Trail Of the Black Wolf
From the Colorado State Journal

edge of The bank, where they had
far to one side. In making his leap
Tiger had miscalculated his landing
just over me all of sudden, had the
wolf done the same? / climbed the
bank, ano on the over-hanging branch
found q bunch of fur. it wns black,
showed it to Talbot.
Mighty strange" he said.
Then we followed Tiger up the side
OF the gulch. over the slide rock, past
the fallen timber, and after = hard
climb reached the little park. Think
ing OF the leap OF the wolf. / followed
fast to the edge of the canon just ahead
Tiger was alre,dy there. down on
his launches, with his nose pointed up
ward, and the last note of his death
howP echoed down the canon as
lesped forward, .erked his check strap
from my pocket, and snapped IL to the
ring of his harness. Then handed the
strap to Talbot, got down on my hands
and knees and looked over tht. cliff.
Down at the bottom. hundreds of
feet below, under a big pine tree, saw
Iile of something. it was white.
Talbot said. 1--WE must go down
there"
Not today unless we take the leap"
he replied, "it's two miles down the
that canon Mry be other trails in,
but don't know them. We won't
take any chances over the Beaver
mountains."
"All right" raid Talbot. I'VE will
60 in the morning"
on our way back to camp told him
what | had seen. He didn't laugh
this time.
II was nearly noon the next day.
when we resched the head of the
canon Jus, such canon few people,
even in Colorado. have ever seen. IL
is weird and uncanny all the way up
from the little valley at the opening.
a valley that reminds me of the valley
OF the shadow OF DEATH" clear to its
abrupt ending at the bottom OF the
great cliffs.
Past the hillside where the deer
pasture, over the gaping fissures in the
red rocks where Tiger lodged big
rstflesnake, two ravens circled close
above us, jus, as il they knew that the
rack OF rifle ment something two eat.
II nothing more than snake. and up
to a sterper and narrower country we
went, where mountain sheep watered
al lonely spring, then through patch
of wild raspberries where bears had
Just clos.d their Chautaqua camping
grounds, up notch higher to little
fiat, where a grining wild cat make
faces at us. and before we had chance
to furnish raven rations, shot down .
slit in the mountains that looked like
the road Ia perdition.
Then we made our final climb to the
foot Of the great cliff. and found the
big tree. and the pile OF something
white Here Talbot picked up a long
white skull, it had beautiful and shin
inV teeth,
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02
Col. Sweeney Resigns.

Col. w II Sweeney. jr-, has resigned
his place ofassistant adjutant general
of the National Guards. The resigns
tion is to take effect August !. Ill
health is given as the reason for the
resignation. although relations have
not been the smoothest between Col.
Sweeney and Adj Gen. Bell. Col.
Sweeney was formerly resident of
Canon City, and is a nephew of Gov
Peabody.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

seemed to know that something un-
usual wa. on hnpd and followed close
at our heel-, telling with his nose what
our eyes failed to catch, till we reached
the big spring and found our first good
indications.
There in the soft dirt tracks led
down to the spring. tracks too big for
a coyote and not right for lynx or a
lion. tracks no good hunter uid
mistake. Talbot on his hands and knees
examined them.
"wolf all right" he said. wonder IL
IL wss black
Tiger shifted the trail and shined, /,
not his usual growl. but the whine OF
the night before, then he went to the
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

Mrs. ]. F. Harris came up from Pu-
eblo to deliver an address at the NJ. e.
church Sunday night, but the services
were broken into BY the electric lights
siving:out, and the address was not
delivered. Mrs. Harris was resident
OF Canon some ycars ago.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

Yes" said. but didn't laugh, for
he picked again among the leaves,
something long and slender like five
claws.
"What funny foot for lion, such
long-My God man, it's 49, He
didn't finish his sentence but dropped
the "foot'-it was . hand
Concluded next week.
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

spring and drank, Just as the wolf had
done. bounded away to the left, crossed
the creek, leaped up high bank out OF
the creek bed, yelped little howl Of
pain, and sat down ard licked his side.
What hit Tiger" exclaimed Talbot.
We didn't wait to pick good crossing,
but wadsd the creek, followed the trail
Of both wolf and dog, and found on the
Cañon City record., 1903-07-02

VIM. Gribble has been down from
Ourrant Greek this week.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
Excursion nt whltehOrso

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Whitehorse, Aug. l2-Whitehorso Sunday schools went on an excursion to Upper La Barge on the Yukoner yes- terdny. The crowd was entertained with games, etc., and had big time. About 10 people were on the eXcur- sion. On arrival at Whitehorse last evening, after the children were gotten home, the older members of the oxcur- sion repaired to the A. E. hall, where they danced until a late hour.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13

Especial Dispatch Co Daily Alaskan.
 Hamc,. Aug. l2 The little city Of Uaiucs is all torn up on account Of the my,,crioa, disappearance of Alexander Campbell and Joseph Reynolds, two well known men oi that city. 10 was about week ago that Alex. Campbell arrived at Uaiuc, from Juneau, where hc blJ l.ecu ar work on the pile driver for W. VI. Leslie, of Skagway, who has a contract Co do some piliug at Juneau. Uco5, go. Juneau for a day or two and then disappeared Joe Reynolds had been so.Sjug on the wharf at Haines, and bc, too, was missed about the same timc chat Campbell was
 Reynolds coat and yes, was found I,iae on che wharf at Haines, where he
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
whit,hOr,o People Mnrri d

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Whitehorse, Aug. 12 W. A. Me- Keown, the Whitehorse druggist, and Miss E. Davis, a popular young lady of this city, were married at the home of Wm. Carmichael Saturday night. The wedding was very quiet. The happy couple live at Whitehorse. Mir. and Mrs. McKeown have already begun housekeeping.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 London, Aug. l2.-Premier Baliour that the government is un- able to get any assurances as to the sit uation in Macedonia. The atoation is regarded as very serious. The discon- tent is growing constantly more pro- nounccd, and the insurgcnt agiiotors are adding fuel Co Che war feeling at every opportunity.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
TWO MEN DISAPPEAR FROM
 TOWN OF HAYNES
Alex Campbell and Joseph Reynolds Drop From Sight Under Mysterious Circum'
 tances. Not Seen For Week

had discarded them while at work, and he left money coming to him, so it does not seem that he had left the country.
 Nothing was thought for day or soof the absence of Campbell and Reynolds from their regular haunts for a day OF two, but as day after day passed by and not a word was received from them or heard Of them, the people began Co realize that there was an air of myS- tery about the matter. There Is not 30 clue to indicate what has become of either man. 10 could not bc more mys- tiEiug had the world opened and Swal- lowed them up.
 The missing men are both well known in the North, Campbell is par- ticularly we'll acquainted in Skagway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
LIKES IT
Roosevelt Pleased With Sup
 pression of Mob Law.

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskanl
 Oyster Bay, Aug. l2 President Roosevelt has written a strong letter of oougratulation to Gov Durbin, Of Indiana, for suprcssiug mob violence. uc says tho rule of Che mob is anarchy and win lead to foreign tyranny.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
Cots Governmont Job

Special Dispatch 10 Daily Alaskan
 Whitehorse, Aug. l2.-W. w. Dick insou has been appointed customs off cer Co assist in the duties of the GUS toms department here. Mir. Dickinson was previously engaged as checker on the wharf for the W. P. & Y. R. T. NJ. Watson has taken Mir. Dickinson's place as checker.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
LOOKS VERY WARLIKE IN
 MAC CFDONlA
Balfour Cannot Get Satisfactory Assurances Russian Consul Murdered and Czar
 Demands Punishment of Guilty

The Russian consul at Monastir has been murdered and the czar demands the punishment of all concerned.
 It is feared by the best informed that an open outbreak will take place. The Turks are ready for any emergency and it is feared that a terrible price in the destruction of life and property will bc exactcd from tho insurgents should thcy rise in open revolt,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
NSASHORF
Seaolin on the Sands of Bat
 tely Point.

Special Dispatch Co Daily A.askml
 Uu.ucs, Aug l2 The Scaolin cn route from Skagway Co Juneau ran aground at Battery point, just below chi, place at 8 o'clock this morning. and is ,tiIl resting on che sandy bottom. She l, u no danger and refused assist aucc. lt is thought that she win float ou thc night tide.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-13
WlLLCLOSE
All SaloOnmen but Three
 Get Lie n.eS.

Special Dispatch Co Daily AIaShunI
 Juneau Aug. l2 Judge Brown h1s granted licenses Co oll thc salocumcn but three. They have promised io close Sundays from 9 o'clock a. m. until Gp. m.