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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Mr. Hemmenway, chairman Of the
house committee ON appropriations,
already in line, there promises 10 be a
pretty strict enforcement OF the econo-
my policy. A gentleman entered the
senate committee on appropriations
the other day with a lighted cigar in
his mouth, and happened to see SEN
ator Spooner, Of Wisconsin, sitting
there Removing his cigar, he asked.
apologetically: Beg pardon, do you
allow smoking in this room?"
Oh responded Mr.. Spooner, any
thing is allowed in this room except
appropriations
Uncle JCe,' as the speaker is ia.
miliarly known. is very much agitatei
over the $3D,000,0OO gap between In
Gle Sans vest and breeches. He has
warned the boys" as he terms the
members OF the house, that they must
go slow on expenditures and help him
to close that gap as far as possible
He has succeeded in cutting down the
military appropriation bill 100000,
and is now at work on the naval COM
mittee trying to persuade that body
that the departments estimate of
$116.000,00 is entirely too high He
advocates retrenchment in the con-
struction OF vessels, and declares that
it would be perfectly safe to delay
building any more battleships until it
is discovered whether they are the
very best type of naval architecture.
In this move he has the backing of
Mr.. Hale. chairman of the senate COM
mittee on naval affairs, so that the
prospect Of three battleships,, ave or
six cruisers, and as many scos t ships,
which have been recommended. being
built is not very good.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

During this years sacrifice of wild
birds and animais-slaughtere to sat-
iSfy the vanity of fashion--it is be-
lieved that more fur-bearing animals
will be killed than in any one OF the
preceding half dozen winters. for fur
riers throughout the country are warm
ing their agents that the passion for
furs will be at its height next winter,
and that it will be difficult for trap
pers and hunters to satisfy the de-
mand. No cause has contributed so
largely to the disappearance of wild
demand for furs.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

1t is not generally known that many
of the handsomest summer hats worn
by the ladies of this country are liter
ally made from wood "shavings.' The
finest examples of this industry are
produced in Japan, these wooden rib
hons appearing in many forms, some
Of which have almost the delicacy and
sheen of satin, while others resemble
soft and dainty crepes. Only about Is
per cent. Of the chip is exported in
the form of wood ribbons, the re-
maindcr being worked into what is
commercially known as chip-braid.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Generally speaking the quality Of
the dcciduous fruits grown ON the
plains Of Central China is very poor
The apples, especially. are soft, lack
flavor, and have no keeping qualities.
introduced in Nor, hern China by the
missionaries d number Of years ago are
doing comparatively we'll, but even
these northern products do not COM
pare favorably with The fruit grown on
the Pacific coast and shipped to China
at some seasons Of the year.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Meat manufacturers in Germany are
especially anxious for the revocation
Of the prohibition against the use Of
horic acid in Frankfort sausages. as it
is thought to be almost impossible to-
manufacture them for expectation
without using boron. It is worthy Of
note, however, that q Frankfort firm
has discovered process by which
sausagcs can be made wit hout boron
and remain good for Ions time
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Black hears arc rapidly going the
way Of the foxes. and to-day it costs
a woman $3.50 or more for good set
OF black furs. while few years back
farmers and woodsmea hardly thought
it worth their time to skin the bears
they shot, unless they wanted the
hides for home use. Now the fortu-
nate hunter who traps or shoots a
black bear is in pocket anywhere from
SIS TO 1925. not counting the value OF
he meat
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27


the story OF the factional divisions
that are shaking the party within two
months OF its great victory in the
state.
More than a year ago the plan was
laid to make Gov Odell chairman OF
the republican state committee and to
choose Frank 8. Black senator to sue
coed Depew. Until Christmas there
was no doubt that the bargain was to
be carried out There were two reasons
why it could not be- One is q fact;
the other must be accepted upon hear
say and probability.
The first reason is the popularity OF
Depew. His gradual retirement from
railroad management has removed the
only objection against him in the rural
regions, while to city and country
alike he has for years been a genial
friend Moreover, if Mr.. Depew could
have quit telling funny stories 80
years ago-he might as we'll keep on
now; it's too late to change-he might
of the statesman. He is educated.
scholarly. intelligent He has a fine
presence health and good voice. He
has a recognizable face. People who
have never seen him recognize him
upon the street by his pictures. He
has eloqucnce, known and appreciated
in London almost as in New York.
Less OF a politician than Platt, he is
more nearly the type of senator in
the ancient meaning Of the word.
Though neither is OF the ConEling
stamp.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

English newspaper are giving inter-
cS,inS details of process whereby
rHdishos are transformed into potatoes.
The process is the invention Of a
Frcnchlnaa. He takes Il very young
radish and cultivatcs it in q glass re-
tort, after a process invented by Pas
lcur, in a concentrated solution OF Slu-
cose. Starch then develops plentifully
out. loses its pepperiness and acquires
practically the consistency. flavor and
especially the nutritivc properties Of
tho potato
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

The shipments of citrous fruits.
oranges and lemons from the state Of
California for the season Of 1861 is
given in a statement published in the
issue Of the San Francisco Trade Jour-
nal as 29.393 carloads consisting Of
u ,289,2lG boxes. The figures for the
season of 1923 are 1881 carloads,
consisting of S,G4l,302 boxes, and for
the season Of 1912, 1890 carloads
made UP of 6,904, 800 boxes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

During the last 10 mont hS more than
1000 900 muskratS were slaught cred
to be made up into fashionable furs.
Almost half As many mink were trap
ped and shot. Yet these represent
only two of the scores Of species OF
animals that arc called upon to sacri-
fee their lives at the demand Of fash
ion. It. Is not improbable that last
tcav 5.NOO.UOO Of the, creatures of the
forest. field and stream were slaugh-
tproi
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

During the winter of 1890 a sheet of
the ordinary one-cent stamps with the
word Guam" printed across the face
slipped through with Guam upside
down. Those stamps were printed for
the use Of the island, and collectors
have searched far and near for them.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
According to the FrankfNr1or lei

According to the Frankfur1er Zeit-
ing. the percentage OF unemployed la
borers in England is very large In
formation from private sources puts
the number in October. 1908, at 2OO,-
600, while some press reports for last
year estimate it to be as high as COO,-
900. The statistics and reports Of the
trade unions and other sources are
agreed that the number is at least 100
per cent greater than in 1903.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
Cannon's Economy.

} + A X f. +. CAN
mons policy OF
economy in con-
2ress is taking
last hold or the
leaders in both
bodies. He has
won over to his
side Mr.. Allison.
chairman of the
a p p T. o pliations
committee OF the
senate, and with
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
Canal Legislation.

HERE promises to
be a merry time
over isthmian ca
nal | e g i Station.
Some OF the big
statesmen at the
capitol have got
ten the idea that
the canal commits
sion created by
last years iegisla-
ton is an TN
Wieldy bOGy and
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
Authorities Receive Attention.

1E most retiring
and modest man
in congress can
get a hearing if he
speaks on a sub
ject with which
he is thoroughly
acquainted. There
are a number Of
business men in
the senate, for in
stance. who are
cf,lJ~,., 1,nor,1 -,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Strong efforts are being made in
Italy to improve it's merchant marine.
It is claimed that foreign ships carry
tho greater part of the Italian emf
grants, as we'll as of Italian freights.
The main cause for the strong compe-
oign vessels, both in numbers and in
construction. to those flying the Italian
fac
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
PeoDle and Railroads.

HE wave OF indig-
nation that swept
over the rural
counties When the
plot to shelve De-
Paw was known
W a S s 6 n u / n e
enough fcr even
politicians to hear
if party divisions
were close; but
with a majority
Of TX 0Ot) ho1;nI
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

According to reports made in Octo-
Der, 1903, there existed at that date 600
gardens in Belgium in which plats had
been allotted to 5000 persons. France
had created G.137 gardens, which had
provided assistance to $4,000 persons.
These gardens were provided either by
charitable societies or by groups Of
philanthropsts associated for that pur-
pOSN
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
Hills Retirement Genuine.

Or the present the
retirement Of for:
mer Senator and
Gov: Hill is genu-
inc. He does in
tend to get out Of
politics what
ever may yet
happen to drive
him back. Yet in
politics is his only
enduring interest,
his only hold nm
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
The Amazing Dodge Case.

II E re urn OF
G. h a + ! e S Dodge
from Texas is the
signal for the un-
folding OF an as
founding scandal
affecting the New
York bar and the
personal relations
of a many times
millionaire.
Dodge. a poor
0runkard was di-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
WASHINGTON LETTER
BUDGET OF GOSSIP FROM THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
ALLISON IN THE SENATE.
he Holds the Record for Continuous
Service-Congress Listens to Au-
thorities - An Interesting
White House Character,

\ S H / NGTON. -
Senator William
Boyd Allison, of
Iowa, now holds
the record for the
longest cOntinu-
Gus service in the
United States SEN
ate. For half a
century that hon.
or belonged to the
late Thomas Ben
fNy, re Nt;cco~r;
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
new YORK POLITICS
SENATORIAL SQUABBLE AND ITS
SIDE ISSUES.
DEPEW, BLACK AND ODELL.
They Have Been an Interesting Trio
in Many Ways-Hil Has Really
Retired-Other Gotham
GOSSIP

9 w Y OR X, -
Chauncey Mitch
ell Depew will be
"elected' senator
in Alban,: this
week. He was Sc
lected in a room
in the Republican
club of this city
on Thursday, De-
cember 20. That
selection is one of
y. 49, -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
A White House Character.

NE of the cEarac-
tors at the white
house sits outside
the door OF Secre-
tary Loeb and
acts as meSsen-
ger. He is grow
ing a little slow.
as 81 years have
passed over his
woolly head. He
is an African Of
tho 6arf cot t,-,,.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
The Men in the Trouble.

F THE men in this
trouble ran
Black comes out
as we'll as any
one. He is young;
he can wait; he is
the most powerful
man in his party
in this state, pos
s i b! y excepting
Root; he has ::
large earn i n g
power IS a law
alert, intellectual.
elouuence resem-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
JEST AND JOLLITY.

softleigh-1 say, doctah, do you-aw
think have the bwain fevah?
Doctor-No, indeed; but you have tho
fever, all right
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

I manage to keep my boarders long
er than you d." said the first landlady.
On, don't KNOW" rejoined the other.
You keep them so thin that they look
longer than they really are"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Did you ever attend a cooking
SCHOOL," asked the Chicago girl.
NO." replied her Boston cousin. but
l graduated from college of gastron-
omy."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Cant yer do little somethin' fer
IN old soldier?" whined Tired Tifins.
We'll, l don't know" replied tho
portly citizen. If you can show your
discharge papers, may do something
for YOU"
Il haint been discharged yet. boss"
replied the hobo. Its q soldier Of
fortune I am."'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

with round, fat, shining. good-ra-
tuced face, and his name, Arthur Sim
mols. is known probably to as many
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

You are sweet enough to eat" said
the very young man who imagined he
had the love market cornered.
Thanks" rejoined the matter-of-
fact maid. There's small restaurant
just around the corner"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

I'm afraid you're not very WISE"
said the fair girl.
"Why?" demanded the persistent
sutton.
Because a word to the wise is SUI
dcient and have said MOI to you"
Yes, but I'm wise enough to know
that wcman's No may eventually
mean 'yes."'
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19
\ Keen Scent.

ed that it was not long before the training lessons were completely IFarn- eG. and the young dog was thoroughly fitted for his work.
 It was amusing to watch Jacks kindly. patronizing way toward these dogs as soon as they were conquered and then let out of their harness. While they were being broken in he had appeared to he the personification of fcrceness and anger; when they had surrendered, in doglike fashion he was effusively sffectionate.
 Some of them were at first, not much inclined 10 receive these friendly advances; but eventually. perhaps aft er he had fought a battle or two in their defense they came to he much attached to him as their friend. while they never questioned bis title as their master in the pack.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19
A Cats Paper Boots.

Did you ever put paper boots on your eat: That is what Dicks play mates did to him. l was one of them, and il was great fun even for Dick himself His feet were tied up in smooth paper and then he was set down on the floor. Then spool tied to string was put before htm. Dick loved to play with spooIs. and WAS quick to catch them. He liked to play ball with them or make believe they were mice to be tossed or worried But when Dick tried to catch the spool with hls paper boots on it was a funny sight. His legs went wherever they chose. They did not care what he wanted at all. Each foot went skating by itself. and left poor Dick flat on the floor. He kicked. rolled over and over. and was the most puzzled cat you ever saw. He looked at that lively spool. winked at it. snatched al It. but could never catch IL. He thought that it was the Queerest spool he had ever seen. and that his feet were the queerest things he had ever owned
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19

l Ever since the world began some wives have been the making of their l husbands and some other wives the ruin of theirs. Also there have been
 some philosophers to see in the mar riage institution the highest good of l life and some cynicS to condemn Ill marriage. lt is from different point of view than these that Cloudesley Brereton approaches the ever new subject in the columns Of the London Times. He has convinced himself by what he considers to be an inductiye process that marriage In the present day Is serious handicap to men, and ne draws the conclusion that if women don't cease making 1t handicap the
 bankruptcy of marriage and the con seQuent end of all things social is in immediate sight To begin with, MT. Brereton describes to us the increas s. 1 ing exigencies of the modern married women." That means the wife is en- larging her demands on her husbands 8 . time, energy and money. She spends too much. because she wants to start in life where her parents left of. and nothing we know can withstand the importunities of the woman with a purpose" Then. "even if honest John has been all day between the shafts
 he must be bridled and saddled for the evening. and often for the afternoon as we'll" In otherwords. he must go ts, ,,l hoI pt-a hv ha afS pneumonia. and his wife's vanity md
 selflshness were largely responsible for the simple complaint carrying him of" It would seem as though that were the end of the husband. Yet Mir. Brereton In his next sentence an
 nounces: But the impost that the Benedict of to-day must carry does not end there" We expect 10 be taken to the neither world but we are wrong Mr. Brereton simply moves onward to the woes of husbands in flower
 social classes. We are shown how i hard t is for the assistant secondary master or for the shop assistant"
 ta get job If he has wife. and how i impossible 1t Is for a laboring man
 with a large family to find home and a livelihood. Clearly this Is all the woman's fault Even a masculine dec
 laration of independence won't help.
 for that would only hasten the ruin of
 society. MT Brereton implies that ne
 knows the remedy. but he has not
 space in his letter to tell. While we
 are waiting for him 1t would be inter esting to hear from Mrs. Brereton-if there be one-or. at any rare, from a feminine Coludesley.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19

either automobiling, street wear O. travelling.
 Armholes are hiding under a nar- row adjustment of trimming.
 Ruchings. ribbon scrolls and cord ings distinguish the new blouses.
 Necklaces of amethysts are in high favor for wear with white dresses.
 A new chiffon veil can hide a multi tude of sins in the way of a shabby hat.
 There are bags of that bright new orange which appears so startling in belts
 It is said that mitts will be worn in the house this winter with elbow sleeves.
 Yokes take on pointed effect, fol- lowing the lines of the directolre girdle.
 The modish long and tight cuff of fers a pretty opportunity for a series of tiny bows. which may seem to ef- feet the closing.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19
MASTER or HE PACK.


 Jack" was a magnificent St Der nard dog that E.. R. Young describes in My Dogs in the Sorthiand, as possessing all the good qualities of the Eskimo dogs and none of their thleN- ish habits. Jacks place was second dog In the train. He could lead splen- didly, and would respond to the va rious calls as promptly as we'll trained horse responds to the reins. In the work of breaking in obstin lte young dogs. Mir. Young found that Jack was his best assistant He de lighted in the work. and 1t was really marvellous at times To see the clev r. ness and thoroughness with which he seconded his masters efforts.
 The plan I generally adopted in brea king in a big. stubborn young dog writes Mir. Young. was 10 harness him up in a train with three strong, we'll trained ones in front of him. and Jack in harness behind him. When "Marche" the word for "Go" was shouted. the old dogs would of course at once spring to advance. This the new dog would generally attempt to prevent by stubbornly baking. Most desperately would he exert all bis strength to hold his ground against the efforts of the dogs in front. This was Jacks opportunity to bring the yonng dog speedily to his senses.
 GO for him, Jack" was all l had to say. With a rush and roar Jack would spring at the stubborn dog. and with more noise and furor than actual biting he would so frighten the now terrified young animal that he was glad to spring to his feet and make the most desperate effort to get beyond the reach of the enormous dog that was making 1t so lively in his rear.
 AS long as the youngster kept going on straight In the trail, Jack did not nolest him. but 1t often happened that a stubborn dog hated to yield quickly and tried various other tricks. Every trick or artifce of the young dog would b. 70 promptly met and defeat
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19
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Powered taffeta will make some ing winter frocks
 Flannel waists have big water spots in Persian coloring.
 Silk coats of the Louis periods will he particularly smart.
 A rebellion against overela berstlon is predicted for autumn.
 The new skirts positively invite crinoline into their folds.
 Two or three featherbone cords are used ill the silk drop skirt.
 Cuffs, reyers, collars, vests and ba.tS are all fashioned of leather
 velvets that initiate furs are among the leading millinery novelties.
 Leather folds and cordings are ie cidedly smart for turbans intended for
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19
Learning A Bows Age.

While the agent was selling farm machinery at the house. the friend al the gate held his horse. and conyer- sation took place with the small boy of the family.
 With grave incredulity. he was say ing: Are you sure you are only nine years oldf l think there must be some mistake"
 The boy was positive; but to make sure: Ma" he called. "Ain't just nine years oldT'
 Yes, son."
 After time he ventured: Say. his. ter. what made you think I was more than nine years old?"
 Why said the stranger, II couldn't understand how you could get so dirty ln nine years.
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19
R-buked the Barber.

Dr. Edward Everett Hale was stroll. ing the beach at Narragansett.
 Il perceive friend said to him. that you have had your hair cut.
 Yes" said Dr. Hale. He smiled and added:
 Why do barbers so often cut your hair in ma inner directly opposite to the one you have requested, and then say to you complacently, at the end of the operation Does the hair cut suit you. sirT You have 10 answer that It does. Why say it doesn't: It is too late for any change to he made.
 "In barber shop in Boston I en- joyed one day the rebuke that a patron gave to the barber.
 The barber. after the haircut was all over, held up a hand mirror so that the man could see the back of his head, at the same time saying, as matter of form:
 Hair cut suit you, sirT
 NO said the patron. 1t Is alto gether too short. A little longer, please"
Alaska sentinel., 1905-01-19

Motherhood and art have different ideals. but they may become allies to overthrow the dull monster, common sense. The architect wno designed the at Speyer, capital of the Rhine Paia tinate. planned chancel window with seven angel heads. which should be portraits of the Emperor's children, each al the age of four. The Emperor objected. like any other mere man. that his children are not angels. But the Empress was pleased with the idea, and ieagued herself with the art ist. and of course the Emperor gave way to the mother.