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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16

nation in his possession. Early in 1876
young woman said to have been
prominent in Washington was brought
to the residence of Mary Almarolia, in
southeast Washington, by man who,
cial circles, and who, at one time, is
said to have represented the United
States as minister in a foreign coun-
try. This man was a native of Ken
lucky, it was added, but had spent
nearly all his life in the capital, where
he attained prominence
The young woman remained at the
Aimaroiia house. several weeks until
a child, Lewis Alexander, was born, as
shown by the records of the district
health department. When able to
leave the place she returned to her
friends, the infant being left in the
hands of the negro woman.
Mary Almarolia was crafty woman
and decided upon programme, which
she carried out to the letter. She no.
titled the parents Of the little one
within a month after its birth that it
had died Of hamilton.
The father, without making an in
vestigation, gave the woman money
for the supposed burial of his offspring,
and told her to have q suitable tomb
stone placed over the little grave. A
coffin was purchased, into which was
placed a dummy corpse. Those who
claim to know say remarkably life
like doll baby of large size figured as
the tiny corpse. This was placed in
carriage, and, accompanied by Mary
Almarolia, was taken to a local ceme-
terry and inferred, whether with or
without religious rites is not known.
A return of the bogus death and
burial was made to. the health Office In
some manner not yet revealed, and
Lewis Alexander is dead SO far as the
health records are concerned. The
father, who was reported to be quite
wealthy, and the mother are both dead.
and the fathers property went to his
nearest of kin. who are said to be
nephews and nieces.
When asked what steps he would
take in the matter, Lewis Alexander
said to Chicago Tribune correspond
ent: II. =.
'"They seem to. be afraid will adopt
my fathers name, but have no pres
ent intention Of doing 50. I am, how
ever, certainly entitled to some of his
wealth. He was responsible for my
birth and am his son, for / know
that he married my mother few
weeks before my birth, although he de-
serted her afterward. secured a divorce
quietly, and married again. AS to the
names Of my father and mother, have
taken a solemn oath never TO- reveal
them save in self-defense. / intend to
fight for my rights, and If the other
secrets come out it will not be. my
fau:t" :@s@ y 49,. ss q 5S.@S Z q
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The town Of Bladensburg has grown
very little since that day, and two or
three old b...,dings still remain as they
were 80 years ago, when they afforded
shelter, for troops on both sides There
is nothing. however, about the capt. al to
indicate that it was burned, as the build
ing has been enlarged and rebuilt sever
al times since that disastrous day. The
British soldiers on that occasion used
the congressional library, of some $4,000
volumes, as kindling for the fire that
Quilted the capitol building. The white
house also was burned, the outer walls.
however, remaining intact and much of
the interior arrangement. The story is
told that President Madison, during
whose administration this war occurred,
was so confident Of American victory
that he had prepared a feast for the
American commanders, to be partaken
of in the white house when the battle
was over. The feast was prepared, but
the rout OF the American troops through
the capital warned the president that it
would be well to seek safety across the
Potomac. into Virginia, and he did so.
leaving the tables spread with the good
things he had prepared for the Amerl-
cans. This feast, it is said, was enjoyed
by the British when they reached the
white house.
This hasty departure of President
Madison is denied and it does not agree
with the well-authenticated story of the
action of Dolly Madison, the beautiful
mistress Of the white house, who haG
time to remove much of the furniture
from the mansion before the British en-
tered Washington. The fine, full-length
portrait of Gen. Washington, which has
for century or more occupied the place
of honor in the executive mansion, was
rescued by Dolly Madison on this occa-
sion. She had the presence of mind to
cut the picture out of it's frame, conceal
it in roll of carpet which was taken
across into Virginia and preserved until
after the war, when it was brought back
into its place in the mansion.
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DESERT FOR TIRED NERVES
Sunshine of the Nubian Sands Said
to Be Cure for faded
Women.

Seven weeks IN the desert and new
set of nerves is the hope held out to
neurotics by Swedish nurse who has
hitherto found her, skill greatly bene-
fitted but failed to bring complete
restoration to health of women SUI
fering from neuritis and it's attendant
ills, says the Chicago Tribune. Far
from communication with the outer
world, living in an exclusive camp and
on the simplest diet, party of English
society women are now breathing pure
air and basking in the sun of the Nu-
bfan desert, confident in their nurses
promise of a reawakening interest in
life.
Sun baths and sand baths there have
been and are in plenty, but always ac-
companied with the distractions of
more or less fashionable resort life.
To this Swedish masscuse belongs the
credit of conceiving, Z camp IN the
Egyptian desert as an ideal haven Of
rest for tired nerves. Egypt in recent
years. has come prominently to the
front as health resort for many rea-
sons. Under British administration the
land has been cleared of several cpl
denies that at one time were regarded
as necessary evils in the country.
This desert cure, as it is called, is the
idea of clever woman who has gained
a reputation as masseuse Among
her clientele are several society women
suffering from neuritic and it's attend
ant Ills. and they have been benefited
/ greatly by the particular form of
Swedish massage practiced by the
nurse
Something, however. was wanted to
complete their perfect restoration to
health, and the idea struck the mas
seuse that the pure and beautiful air of
the Nubian desert was the one thing
necessary to bring back the elasticity
of youth
Acquainted as she is with the desert,
the masseuse made arrangements to
take party of her English patients to
the sandy expanse of Nubia Select
ing spot far enough removed from
the regular caravan routes to avoid
publicity. a tent has been erected for
each patient in the party
A certain number of fellaheen wom-
en- have been engaged as servants, and
no male IS allowed within it's limits
Neither are letters or papers permitted
TO enter the reserved Enclosure, and the
diet is of the simplest, consisting as it
does of fruits and cereals.
The great cure is to be the air, the
pure air of the desert The clothing is
of the lightest and most ethereal de-
scription, so that the patient may enjoy
the air and sun baths with little
trouble. Simplicity is also the keynote
of the furnishing of the camp.
No amusements, except perhaps lit
tie painting for the artistic. no fine
dressing, no distractions such as are
found in the foreign spas and health
resorts. will be permitted. All day long
they will be breathing in the life-giving
air. which in its elasticity will prevent
any feeling of ennui from gaining as
tendency over their minds. The di-
rectress Of the cure will see that her
patients have just enough to soothe
their tired out brains, aud will herself
superintend all arrangements.
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were victorious over about 5000 Ameri-
can troops, which, with the exception of
some 900 enlisted soldiers and sailors,
were the rawest of inexperienced mill
tia. The Americans became demoral-
lied early in the fight and the 5000 Brit
,ish regulars drove them through Wash
ington and Georgetown and captured
the national capital.
There is very little remaining to sug-
gest that this important battle was fought
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ton has just passed.
This was the for
tieth anniversary
of the battle Of
Fort S tev e n s .
W h i c h occurred
during Gen. Jubal
Early's attack and
attempt to capture
Washington. On
the morning Of
July II, 1864. this
battle opened. and
President Lincoln
went out to wit
ness the contest.
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Send Satan Balloonino.

On August 1 of every year the peo-
pie of Val di Rosa, in Italy, gather
in the great square, which is also a
thrashing floor, and proceed to exor-
else the devil for the benefit of their
own dreams and for the well-being of
their vineyards. The most intelligent
man in the community is chosen
master of ceremonies. A small fire
balloon is made ready and to this the
master of ceremonies solemaly at
taches a puppet representing his
Satanic majesty. Amid the shouts 'oe
the peasantry the balloon, with the
devil attached, is liberated. The good
people believe that for the rest of the
year the evil one will not disturb their
dreams or damage the vintage.-Chi-
cagO Daily News.
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ow about 20 feet from a lamp

of shadow about 20 feet from a lamp
post
Il walked close up to him, he snarl-
ing and yapplng to split your ears. At
about ten feet range I suddenly
opened the umbrella wide, right facing
him.
"You know the odd Tapping and
clicking noise it makes, when you do it
quickly. Well, sir, I was astonished
at the result
THAT dog gave low growl Of
alarm and turned a flip dop IN haste to
get away. He ran clear into the mid
die Of big vacant plot before he
stopped.
Il tried it again a minute later on
a big nondescript animal that came bel
lowing at me in a dark stretch under
some trees. AS dashed the umbrella
open, his note changed to sharp yelps
Of agony, and I'm sure I don't know
where he stopped running. He Ger
tainly got clear of the block. I was
startled myself at the success of my
experiment. =
II recommend the umbrella cure for
dogs. Try it,"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16
Bric-a-Brac

lda-Yes, she accepted Reggy be-
cause he looks so cute Says he'll be
just the thing for her "cozy corner"
May-But Reggy is so useless.
We'll, you know a 'cozy, corner is
just the place for things that are USE
lehA"-Chicago Daily News. =
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Sufficiently Alarming.

Mrs. Smith-We had a terrible time
yesterday and had to send for the doc
tor.
Mrs Brown-What was the matter?
I'VE thought Johnny was choking,
but it turned out that he was only try
ing to pronounce the name of q Rus.
sian general. st. Paul Globe.
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TWO addresses, put
when the latter
got into Vermont
he got two more
speeches out of the
obliging speaker
of the house. He
next drew Secre-
tary of War Taft
into the campaign.
and the la t t err
la u 6 h i II g y re-
marked as h e
started for the New
England state that
he would probably
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16

young man." said the stern father,
you have been calling on my daugh-
ter until you have worn out the sofa.
You know what that means, don't
you?"
Certainly, SIR responded the young
man. "I'll send up an upholsterer to-
morrow Chicago Daily News.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16
More Than He Bargained For.

Adorer-You still doubt me? Test
my love. Bid me attack wild beasts.
defy savages, find the north pole, de-
scend into a volcano-anything, no
matter what, will do it.
+ Doubling Girl-Go ask papa.-t;t1a,
Stories. ,<.. ~
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should fall below

a certain figure, democratic victory is
foreshadowed. The man whom repuo-
lcan leaders expect to hold Vermont up
to the required standard is Senator Red
field Proctor, and his position as con-
troller of republican destinies in that
state would make him of national I'M
portance were his achievements in state
craft and national affairs to be forgot
ten.
For some weeks republican attention
has been focused upon this veteran New
England statesman and political leader.
and the management of the state cam
paign in Vermont has as usual been un-
der his control and direction. proctor
is not losing any tricks this year" said
one OF the managers of the national cam
paign as he reviewed the work of the
veteran senator 4 few days ago. One
of the big cards which the senator plays
is to bring into his little state some of
the biggest guns in the republican camp
so that the opening of the state cam
paign is really the first skirmish for the
national election. Senator Proctor has his
own way of wheedling prominent men
onto the stamp in Vermont. Those who
have liking for sports the senator in
veigles with promises of extraordinary
trout and bass fishing and to others he
holds out the delights of summer re-
sorts and pure mountain air, while to
those Of agricultural proclivities he pre-
sents the attractions of his own we'll
kept farm, golden butter, rich Jersey
milk and the fresh fruits of the soil.
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al geological park
are sure indica-
t i ms. The in
crease of animals
Of various kinds
during the | a S t
year in that reser-
walton has been
e xt raOrdinary.
There is the largest
collection of elks at
this place of any
1nN in tho world
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oOserva nce, al
though it is the
date of a very i'm
pOrtant, if some
what painful, Incl
dent in American
history. On that
day just 80 years
ago the little town:
Of Bladensburg,
six miles from the
national capital,
was the scene of one
of the hottest little
fights of the Sec
ond war with Eng
1nu1 Th1 D-iA:.l
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16

Cepted in political
circles. That is, if
the republican ma
jority in the Green
Mountain state ex-
ceeds a certain fig
ure, republican
success is fore
Swallowed in the
general election in
November. If,
however, the re-
publican majority
.A,ll fol1 ho1aur
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16
At the WASHINGTON Zoo.

Uncle Sam is going into the stock
business if the conditions at the nations
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16
Washington in Peril.

The anniversary of another very in
teresting historical event in Washing
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16
Sets a Splendid Examrnle-

1oso q 0PAoA4AA0 zAzA0A094e.
Beneath the sheltering boughs Of 1
large oak tree in forest 4 mile and 4
half from human habitation, Miss
Claude Elydia Burkhalter, Of Peoria,
ILL.,, practices daily on . grand piano.
In an improvised cottage beneath the
same tree the young woman lives, fully
apart from intruding strangers who
might disturb her. Miss BurkhaIter
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII.
liam Burkhalter and Is recognized as
one of the most accomplished must
clans in Peoria. She is q teacher in
the Peoria conservatory Of music and
her work this summer, she says, is to.
better lt her for her coming duties
this winter. ;ss..Ssss 500
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Gets Big Men,

This year Senator Proctor secured the
promise OF SS>aker Cannon to make
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-09-16
WASHINGTON LETTER :. Il [: !
WHY REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN
STARTED IN VERMONT.
PROCToR'S RESPONSIBILITY
His Convincing Way with Great Men
Of His Party-Important Ami
versaries in Capital History
Other Timely Gossip.

. Washington.-As goes Vermont so
goes the union, is pretty generally &C
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rushing trains, and the Harlem train
turned him round like a top and ho
fell between the trains.
Both engine drivers threw on the
brakes SO quickly passengers were
thrown from their seats. A conductor
looked under the train for the mangled
body, but in vain. Then the man was
seen climbing up an embankment by
the tracks. His clothing was torn, but
he was not injured. and he still chung
to the beer. When last seen he was
running toward the Bronx zoo. His
hair had turned from black to white.
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Burning Of the Capitol.
August Oath passed this year. as it
has for many years, without any sDacia1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-10
PRINCE ALERT'S MILE,

on an excellent track. but with a fair
ly heavy head wind In the stretch. Prince
Alert at Syracuse yesterday afternoon es-
tablished new figures for pacing geldings
without wind shield going the mile in
l:5917 The previous record was :5g%
held by himself. With Alta p. Mcdonald
up In place Of Jack Curry, who was in
Hartford, the geldng went the first quar-
ter In 29s.. the half I'm 80. the three-ouar-
ters in l:2sh.
The fsvorite. Baron H. Jr.. captured
the 2:1s pace In straight heats Maxine
romped away with first money in the
free-for-all trot Several special wagon
races were arranged. and Mr. smathers
and the Boston contingent won some
more silver cups.
II was announced that the state fair
commission would give Miss Nina Phelps
silver cup for driving Albert a mile
i'm 2:05h
The Judge announced the following de-
cisions:
The mare Amblem and Driver Aylvnrd
are suspended for the balance Of the
year for not driving to win the 2:24 pace
Monday Alta Mcdonald was awarded
$3.50 for driving Amblem. Jack Curry. the
driver OF Mary Lee, was not penalized
for the reason that he did the best ne
could after being warned. Driver Pitt
man Is suspended for 20 days for not
driving Wildwood 20 win. and ten days adj
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-10
TRI-STATE TENNIS.

The finals in the ladies' doubles and
mems doubles were played at the Tri-
State tennis tournament at Cincinnati. In
the ladies' doubles Miss NJ McAleer Of
Pittsburg and Miss NJ. Weimer OF Wash
ington defeated Miss w. Closterman and
Miss r. Neely SO. g.
L. D. Little and Robert Leroy OF New
York easily won from Beals Wright and
Edgar Leonard OF Boston in the finals foi
the mems doubles 6-2, 6-2, 6-4
Owing to the illness of Kreigh Collins OF
Chicago, the present holder OF the gov
ernor'. cup. Beals Wright of Boston and
l.. n. Wsldner OF Chicago will compete
for the cup tomorrow. Miss McAleer and
Miss Clostermsn are the contestants in
the ladies' finals.
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AT HARLEM.
JERSEY WON AGAIN.

New Jersey captured the company team
(Tyro) match yesterday at Seagirt, and
the regimental skirmish match was won
by team from the United States Marine
corps. The protest made against the
teams from the Marine corps shooting in
the regimental match on Tuesday was
overruled today by Gen. Spencer, the ex-
ecutivc officer. on the ground that there
were seldom more than $50 men at the
Washington barracks. The scores will
therefore stand. He received a telegram
from Senator Dryden today congratulate
ing him upon the success of the New Jer-
sey team I'm the Dryden trophy match.
The Spencer match at 500 yards wns
won by Lieut. X X. " Casey OF the
Seventy-frst New York by shoting Off a
tie Five men had n possible OF 35 points
Lieut. Casey, Lieut.. G. S. Benedict of
Ohio, George e. Cook Of New York, Capt
William b. Martin OF New Jersey and
Lieut. Ben South OF Ohio. IL was shot off
and the men who failed TO hit the bulls
eye dropped out. Benedict fell out on his
second shot. Casey had five straight fives.
Cook got a three on his fifth shot, and
Martin and South made four TO begin
with.
The Seabury match on 500. 900 and 1000
yards was won by Lieut.. w. A. Tewes.
First New Jersey. with a total of 10l. DR..
George A Cook OF New York was second
with the same but an inferior score. Capt.
r. lie B. Bowen Of Rhode Island had 20
and Thomas Anderson OF Massachusetts
Sc
In the regimental skirmish match this
morning for the handsome $3.50 silver
trophy the team OF the United States Ma
rine corp No. 2. made a score OF 412 and
won the match with margin OF 80 points,
the Second District OF Columbia being
second
The company team CTyro) match was
shot at 200 and 800 yards by three men,
Ave shots at each range. and was won by
Second Troop. New Jersey, first team
with a score OF 129 out OF possible 150.
The first prize is the Peters trophy. The
second team will receive silver medals
and the third team bronze medals.
The presidents match, carrying with II
the military championship OF the United
States, will be shot this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-10
MERCER MEETS CONGD0N.

BY disposing OF their opponents In the
semi-final round. Harold Congdon OF the
Agawam Hunt and c. u. Mercer OF the
wanskuck club are scheduled 10 meet
today for the decision Of the Rhode ISL
and state golf championship.
The players were bothered considerably
by heavy conditions on the fair and put
ting greens. hut made a creditable show
ing Congdon was ] down on j. T..
Mauran OF Agawam mt the end OF the
first round. but evened matters on the
10th hole lie captured the 18th and
14th. and the next three were haivedi
Consdon winning. up, 1 10 play.
Mercer led UP at the turn In his
match with n. NJ Smith Of Agawam.
but the latter by playing par golf reduced
the lsad 10 l up at the 10th The Wan
namoisett player captured the next hole.
however the remaining holes being
halved and the match going 10 Mercer on
the 18th green. up, | TO play.
Harold Congdon. Agawam. beat J. L.
Maursn. Agawsm. 2 up ] TO play.
G. u. Mercer. Wannanolsett. beat r.
w. Smith. Agawam, up. TO play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-10
JEWISH
new YEAR
OBSERVED

Services In honor OF the Jewish new
year were held last evening Mt the
synagogue OF the Sons OF Israel and
David. corner OF Friendship and Foster
streets.
The earlier portion OF the evening was
devoted 10 the presentation OF an
elaborate musical program the many
numbers being OF an exceptional high
order Of excellence.
The address OF the evening was made
by Rabbi Gustav Hausman and was an
exhaustive and scholarly discussion OF
the Jewish race. it's history and It's mis-
sion.
Going back 20 the earliest, shadowy be-
ginnings of the race the rabbi traced the
development OF the higher ideals OF living
among the Jews and drew from the rich
storehouse OF Jewish history story after
story OF the uplifting OF the race through
the early centuries
In treating OF the mission OF Jews the
rabbi held the close attention OF his
congregation as with magnetic eloquence
he foretold the ultimate triumph OF
Israel.
The great purpose OF the Jews always
was and still is" said Rabbi Housmann.
ito carry religion through all the world" "
Continuing. he said: "To fulfill the mis-
sion in the past has been no easy task.
Through a divine providence the blows
that have been aimed at us have always
missed the mark"
Speaking OF the Bible the rabbi said in
part:
This book has inspired art, destroyed
tyrannies and taught men TO srtike for
liberty. II has inspired men to devote
their lives for suffering humanity and
provide for the wants OF the poor. When
the orstory OF Demosthenes and Cicero
fail TO stir the human heart, the eloquencs
OF Isaiah will still move us and when the
philosophy OF Plato and Aristotle are No
longer read the psalms OF David will be
joyously sung"
In conclusion, I'm our veins flows the
blood of the prophets. and OF kings. OF
generals and teachers OF the people In
our veins flows the blood OF men and
women who lived and died for an ideal
Let us. the children, remain true to that
old ideal. Let us remain true TO our
holy mission"