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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

In 1903 France imported $155.000.-
coo worth Of manufactured goods, Of
which the United States furnished
$17,OO0,000 worth. or only little over
10 per cent. of the total. During the
same period the United States sent
to foreign countries $425,000,000
worth of the products OF American
mills and workshops. Of which but I
per cent were exported to France.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Vacancy. Waiting.

Congressman James A. Tawney
states that no applications yet have
been received for the vacancy at West
Point which is to BE- filed by the First
district, although the announcement of
this vacancy was made last fall. The
examination is to be held at Fort
Smelling in February. Under the pres
ent law any young man who can pre-
sent certificate from a high school
principal showing that he is properly
qualified can be admitted without ex-
animation. Mr.. Tawney is at loss to
know the cause for the apparent lack
OF interest, as there are usually num-
her OF applicants for appointment at
WeS| Point
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

Though the villages are taking the
bulk Of lace making from Nottingham,
the finishing of the raw product and
the marketing of the completed ar
ticle still remain, and are in no dam
ger of being lost. All the facilities for
finishing are centered in Nottingham,
and the work can not be done cheaper
elsewhere
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

At the Williams iron mine, on the
Algoma Central railway, north of the
500, new bodies or bands Of hematite
ore have been struck. These show a
total of % feet of clean ore with an
additional ten feet or so Of second
grade ore, in total width of 60 feet.
This is an entirely new field and if
the bodies prove to be continuous may
dPVelOn imnArianca
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

A report comes from Maidstone, Es-
sex county, Ontario, that while boring
for oil or gas on his farm. Patrick
Major brought up some yellow metal
which he believes to be gold. Re-
ferring to the find Director Gibson, of
the bureau Of mines, said several re.
ports had been made of the existence
of gold in the sand and gravel of that
district
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

SSISTANT Secre-
tary of S t a t Q
LOOMS is a very
important member
of the administra-
ton just now. He
has charge CT the
changes and pro-
motions now h..ing
made in the &on-
sular service. This
is a very imDor-
tant work. asPfes-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

The commerce Of Switzerland with
the United States was not as favor
able TO the latter as in former years.
The imports from the United States
to Switzerland decreased $S32,27O,
while the exports to the United
States increased $1,576,391. Switzer-
land bought Of US $4,2O9.052 worth Of
raw cotton and returned it to us in
manufactured articles valued at ST..
n04 3c6
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

An ingenious thief who secreted
himself in trunk addressed to the
freight station at Smichow, in Austria.
was captured after he had filled the
trunk with miscellaneous valuables
from other luggage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
The Great Charity Ball.

r COURSE the Au-
d i t orr um was
chosen as the scene
for this splendid af-
fair, the beauty and
size and central 10 :
cation OF the thea
ter making it the
one place suitable
in all the city. The
proceeds received
are to be disburseG
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

The total value Of the imports into
the United Kingdom from the United
States was $610,5G3,260 in 1903.
against $634,8OS.O05 in 19O2-a de-
crease Of ,244,745-and $7O5,077.325
in 1901-a decrease of $94,514,O65.
British exports of all kinds to the
United States during the same period
totaled, in 1901, $1SS,255.750; in 1902.
1915, 1865. and in 1903, $2O8,026, O3O.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
MEN At THE CAPITAL
CHAT ABOUT PERSONAGES MET
WITH AT WASHINGTON.
WEATHER BUREAU CORNER
Railroad Men Watching Railroad Leg
islation-Elkins and Tillman Ex-
change Observation-Disclosures
Knox and His Friends.

AS H I N G T O NJ
The / most fire.
quented spots in
the capitol are two
alcoyes in the
ante-rOoms to the
house and senate,
where are dis
played two beauti-
full weather maps
with every signal
station in the
U nit ed States
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Lovers Of Fine Horse Flesh.

my are the friends
ready to greet
Senator Knox, of
Pennsylvania, for
merly Mr.. Roose-
velt's attorney gen.
eral, when he en-
tered the senate.
One of the warm
est Of these friends
is a staunch demo-
crat, Mr.. Bailey,
of Texas. Soon
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

The Alhambra music hall. London,
placed at it's door a box with slot
in it for the receipt of suggestions
from patrons for the name Of a new
exhibition to be given. When the box
was finally opened a number of coins
were found in it, contributed by peo-
pie who thought it had been placed
at the door for some charitable pur.
nose
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

St. Vincent's Catholic cemetery, at
Plymouth. Pa, is in danger of caving
in, and the thousand bodies that are
inferred there may fall into the mine.
Their relatives are much concerned
about the matter. Offlcials OF the
Kingston Coal Co., who .own the coal
under the cemetery, say there is dam
ger and they have notified the church
authorities.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Finds a Pearl.

At a family reunion held at LeSu err
at the home of George NJ. Tousley, a
part of the dinner bill Of fare was oys-
tiers, and in these C. D. Tousley, who
lives at Mitchell, South Dakota, found
two pearls, one small, but the other of
true pear shape, and for which he was
immediately offered $3.50 by one OF the
guests present. Mr.. Tousley, how
ever, refused the offer and presented
the pearl to his wife. =
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Mecca for Railroad Men.

ORE railroad pres
-idsztS and high
officials Of trans
portation ! i n e S
h We been in
Washington in the
last month than
forayear previous.
They have been
drawn here by the
presidents recon-
IN e ndation that
G o II 2 r G S S pass
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

In Northern China ice is often saved
through the summer from a winter
supply, and in some of the coast cities
OF Central and Southern China ice is
to be had through the summer from
stocks brought from the north in win
ter. But in the large inland cities Of
Central and Southern China there is
little or no ice throughout the long
and hot summer
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
FOR: SWEET: CHARITY
CHICAGO GIVEN OVER TO I'M.
PULSE OF PHILANTHROPY
CITY GOOD At NEW YEAR
Social Affairs Of the Present Dedi-
Gated to Benefits for the Needy
Society Miss and Matron
Generously Bestow.

the
last month Chi
{ "a go has been
stirred from lake
front to farthest
airi e confines,
fro m S m o k e.
stained southern
edge to uttermost
northern Subur b
by zeal to remem-
Der the needy with
~ hor na<oc VIZ 1o
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Jewish Benevoleuce.

HE Jew is not onl;
a wandering Jew.
but also a much
maligred Jew. We
are accustomed TO
picture him a s
greedy and making
a religion of &C.
cumulating wealth,
when the truth of
the matter is that
he very often
cnl116 mt r,o IN
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Ever-Faithful Friend.

NE the poor have
that thinks of them
at all seasons, does
not make them &
part of the New
Years resolve and
then forget them
for the rest of the
year. This ever
faithful friend is
the Salvation Army
lass.
Cha hoc hono~, :,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Poor Always with You,

Nd it is we'll for.
though We are not
narrowed by sight
Of the miseries of
q London winter,
every days news
brings to the notice
Of the reader in
stances of the tru-
ism that ever in
the midst of HUI
manity is a class
of unfOrtunafoS
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13
Elkins n Money Maker.

EST Virginia's SEN
ator, Mr.. Elkins,
who is chairman
OF the interstate
commerce commit
tee, is somewhat
of a railroad man
himself and is not
ashamed of his
connection with
corporations. He
and Mr.. Tillman
have q good deal
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

The largest clock in the world is in
Elizabeth, N. J. The dial is 80 feet
in diameter and the hands Is feet
long. The tower, which was built ex-
pressly for the clock, is $50 feet high.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

shame with his public and private be-
neyCiences.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

Recognizing the Consular Services.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-13

of fun with each other and frequently
when the committee is discussing a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
GREAT CROWD HEARD LECTURE
Man Who Was Held in Captivity in
Morocco Tells of Country.

Washington, Nov. 18-Before an au
dience that literally packed Hubbart
Memorial hall, men and women being
perCLed on the book shelves, Rev vii
| lis /, Moore, president of the National
Geographical society, chairman of the
meeting, balanced on a book case, Ion
PcT3icaris, whose experience as a cap
tive OF Moorish bandits came near re
suiJing in serious international compli
cations, addressed the geographical so
ciety last night on the subject of Mo
rocco. Speaking of the sultan of that
country, he compared him with tle
car Of Russia as man anxious to see
his people happy but lacking tne cour
age of his convictions, the tact and
ability to make them So Negroes
have come to be an important factor ir
the management of the government, he
said
Mr., Perdicaris stated that tne popu
lation of the country is between four
and seven millions of people. despite g
| mistaken idea amCng tourists ;hat
the country is thinly populated. Every
one who can, lives out of sight from
the main highways, he declared, in
order to escape the exactions of off
cial tax gatherers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Hard Choice for Woman.

New York, Nov 18.-Mrs. Marie San.
taneglo, an Italian immigrant, is de
tained at Ellis island while making the
choice between parting possibly ''or.
ever with her two children, IN order
to make her home here with her hus,
band, or of giving up her husband to
return to Italy with the children. Her
husband is a naturalized citizen, living
at Youngstown, o. The children and
their mother are afflicted with tracho
ma, an infectious disease of the eye
end the lay in such cases reads that
the wife of a citizen of the United
States cannot be deported, but that her
children, in case they are suffering
from any infectious disease, must be
sent back to the country they came
from.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Political Grafters Scored

Atlantic City, n j., Nov. 18.-Ille
gitimate profits formed the leadine
theme of the report of the executive
committee Of the national Grange Pa
irons of Husbandry, which was pres
ent at yesterdays session Of the con
Santion This evil, the report states
has invaded even the home in the
form of adulterated foods and has be
come so formidable that government
action must be taken to curg its
growth. Graft in politics has be
come SO prevalent as to almost insult
human intelligence to more than men
ton it," continues the report, "anC
there IS a cry all over the UniIed States
today for its suppression. Grating
is one of the universal and seemingly
perpetual crimes from which springs
all minor evils in the country today
Punish grating, but punish all OF
none"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Bio Fire at Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov 18.-A fire
broke out at 1:40 o'clock tlis morning
in the four-story building of Suttle &
Bee F' pants manufacturers, on the
east side OF Commerce avenue, be
tween Gay and State streets. Before
the firemen had arrived and gone tC
work the flames spread across an alley
to the Wholesale clothing house O.
Buckley, Mcclure & Co., on Gay street
between Commerce and Wall avenues
Suttle & Beeler's place is entirely de
stroyed with loss on building ant
contents of $4,000. Bickly, Mcclure &
Co., is practically ruined at this hour
Their loss will be close to $100,000
The fire will probably spread in botl
directions and the damage may rur
1-~ into the thousands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
GAMBLERS ARE ROUNDED UP.
Indiana Sheriff and Deputies Arrest
Fifty Men.

TIIty MSHs
Chicago, Nov 1S-Indiana harbor is
not to be the haven of refuge for the
exiled bookmakers of Chicago Sheriff
Dougherty, of Lake county, indiana,
cleaned out" the Indiana narbor pool
room, arresting so men.
The raid was filled with men. When
the sheriff and his men broke in most
of the men yielded because they could
not see no way to escape. The raid
was unexpected, and preparations to
foil the officers had not been made.
Only one of the men in the place got
away. He dashed to the second floor
and then leaped out Of a window As
soon as Sheriff Dougherty nad made
his roundup" he called in Justice Ho-
mer Ansley, and court was convened
in the pool room.
With dispatch tn emagistrate decid-
ed on a fine of $20.50 for eacn man.
The names were read off, the fines call
ed off without snow Of defense, and
the keepers of the place came forward
with such grace as they could muster
and paid the penalties. Then Justice
Ansley adjourned the court and the
gamblers betook themselves to the sew
eral trains for Chicago.
The pool room has been advertised
extensively, but quietly, and train ia,
cilities nave been provided over the
railroads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Sailor Killed at Sea.

New York, Nov. 18.-Vincenzo Cor.
diano a sailor on the steamship Ko
nigin Louise, which docked yesterday
fell from the Crows Nest on Wednes
day and was killed. He was buried at
sea. The ship was stopped and al
though it was raining hard, many OF
the passengers stood bare-headed while
Bishop Riordan, of San Francisco
read the burial service and five mem
bers of the Melan Grand Opera com
pany, who are on their way to Mexico
sang a requiem. After the services
the archbishop took up a collection fol
Giordiano's wife and four children
who live in Naples.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Rounding Un British Soldiers.

New York, Nov 18.-The immigra
ton officials have been asked to co
operate with Sir Percy Sanderson, anG
the police in rounding up the sailors
of Prince Louis squadron who are
overstaying leave. Commissioner Ma
chern mas ordered his inspectors tC
seize a Britisher wherever they see
one and take him to Ellis Island, where
he will be held subject to deportation
or detention for Prince Louis. There
are said to be more than 100 enlisted
men missing from the six cruisers. The
fleet is scheduled to sail for Gibraltar
at O'Clock Sunday morning 1t is pos
sible, however, that the coaling viii
not be completed in time to permit sail
ing at that hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Sold Vote for Ten Dollars.

New York, Nov. 18.-Albert Farrar
accused of illegal voting at New
York's contested mayoralty election
has confessed in court that he came
here to vote from Utica, N. Y. He
said, through his lawyer, that he was
brought to New York city to vote tle
Republican ticket and that a Republic
an district leader introduced aim in
political circles as his son. Farrar said
he was paid $40 for his vote. He was
remanded to prison for sentence, and
meanwhile his statements will be pre-
sented to State Attorney General
Mayer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
EXPLOSION ON BOAT
KILLS THIRTY THREE
Torpedo Boat Collides With a
German Cruiser.
CAUSED BOILER TO EXPLODE

Terrible Catastrophe Occurs While the
Ships Were Playing at War-Torpe.
do Boat Is Sunk and Only a Few Of
Its Crew Are Rescued.
Kiel, Nov. 18.-Torpedo boat "S126"
coIl1ded last night near Buelk with the
small cruiser Undine. The torpedo boat
sank and one officer and 80 seamen
are missing.
The disaster occurred during the
maneuvers in Kiel bay. A torpedo
boat division was making a regulation
attack upon the Undine which had
blinded ner lights Later she sud
denly used her searchlignt which con
fused the helmsman of the "S126" and
the torpedo boat got under the I'm
dimes bow and was struck amidship,
causing the boiler of the "S126" to ex-
plode.
The suddenness of the castrophe ex-
plains the great number of victims. 1t
is believed that all the missing mem
bers Of the crew were killed or drown
ed. Several wounded officers were
rescued.
A number Of tugs and small cruisers
with divers nave gone to the scene of
the disaster where the Undine is still
anchored.
Emperor William, who arrived here
at noon for the swearing in of the ma
val recruits, was Immediately informed
OF the accident and after leaving the
train proceeded to the imperial wait
ing room of the railway station, where
ne ordered detailed report to be made
to MIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
ENGLISH LABOR LEADER SPEAKS
Delivers Lecture on Labor Movement
and Kindred Topics.


and Kindred Topics.
New York, Nov. 18.-John A. Hob
son, the English labor leader, who is
in this country to lecture on tae labor
movement in England and kindred top
les, addressed the peoples institute al
Cooper Union last night. Mr.. Hob
son firmly believes that the condition
Of the working classes can only be
better their condition by active partic-
ipation in the national distinct party.
Among other things, ne said:
THE law courts, in disputes between
employer and employe, have given a
series of judgments that have altered
the position of the labor unions The
trades-uniOns are apt to be sued for
the Illegal actions of their members,
and may be depleted of their funds for
damages and costs Other judgments
nave impaired the power Of watching
and besetting men during a strike,
even when this is done peacefully. The
result of this has been more and more
W lOICS IuS u uuSaS uA1O1Ao W CIlbNi
peaceably that they might change
the laws.
The British workingman is going in
to politics. The Independent labor
party is now the neucleus. In the
first three months there must be gen
eral election and there are now so man
ual labor candidates for parliament.
Probably half of them will be elected.
In the legislative conflict vested in
this will have the advice of the best
legal talent because it can pay the big
gest prices. 1t must be fought with
the same weapons. Don't make your
fight so much for wages, but for the
higher education and moral life Of the
people, that they may win their way
to legislatures
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Ennineers to Hold Session

Washington, Nov. 18.-The board OF
consulting engineers of the isthmian
canal commission met today in what
probably will be their last session. II
is expected that definite vote will be
taken this afternoon. Indications are
that the sea level canal will be cho.
sen but the minority which it is un.
derstood is for the lock canal is fight.
ing vita great energy. The members
will vote on the project as a whole
Yesterday the board voted on about
20 points of no particular Importance
but which had all to be considered be.
fore the work could progress
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Laws.

Laws.
New York, Nov 13.-It was an
nounced today that Atlanta, Ga. has
been chosen as the southern headquar
ters Of the national child labor com
mittee.
Charlotte, N. c., has been the south
ern headquarters of this committee up
to the present time. The new office
will be in charge of DR.. A. ]. Nickel
way, assistant secretary of the national
commission.
In announcing its change the trus-
tees said that it was made 'in view
of the urgent need for legislation in
Georgia, in response to the demands of
the leading citizens of that state, which
came so near being Of successful fu-
ition at the last session of the Geor-
gia legislature"
In their report the trustees also said:
''At least two million children un-
der Is years of age in the United
States are employed for wages, most
ST whom ought to be in school. Child
labor laws lack uniformity in differ
ent states, and many of them are anly
crude beginnings at legislation; nearly
all are poorly enforced"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Bio Meeting In Finland.

Helsingfors, Finland, Nov. 18.-At {
meeting here today of a thousand rep
resentatives Of the constitutional par
ty from all parts of Finland reslutio1
was adopted in favor of single cham
Der diet, the members to be elected
from all citizens over 21 years of agt
without distinction of sex. The meet
ing also resolved to telegraph to Sec
retary of State Linder, at st. Peters
burg, calling on him to resign immedi
ately.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
GERMANY APPROVES NEW KING.
The Selection of Norwegians PIeases
the kaiser's Empire,

the kaiser's Empire.
Berlin, Nov. 1S.-The election of
Prince Charles, of Denmark, to be king
of Norway will receive the cordial
support of Germany. 1t is already ar
ranged that Prince Henry of Prussia
upon tle emperor's orders will pro
ceed with the flagship Pruessen to
greet king-elect Nov. 25th, upon his
voyage to Norway
The controversy as to who proposed
the candidacy of Prince Charles is at
tracing some attention in t1e German
press, where it is asserted that it was
due to Emperor Williams initiative
1t is officially asserted that while
the emperor did not propose Prince
Charles candidacy, he still expressed
to the king of Denmark during his re.
cent visit to Copenhagen his full ac.
quiescence in the princes candidacy
which meanwhile had been under dis.
cussion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
connratulates Russian Wcrkmer

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 18.-Tle commit
tee on resolutions made its final re
port at the morning session of the
American Federation of Labor con
vention a resolution extending the
heartfelt sympathy of American labor
to the sufferers in Russia and con.
graduating the Russian workmen on
the success of the recent strike was
adopted. A resolution was adopted
appropriating $1,000 to aid striking wo
men laundry workers at Troy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-19
Carnenfe Remembers Ennineer.

Pittsburg Pa, Nov 18-Fred Fleck.
an old locomotive engineer cf the Penn-
sylvania read, says ne received a let,
ter from Andrew Carnegie including
a check for $1,000 to pay for lunch
con years ago when he was riding with
the engineer. Mr.. Carnegie, it ap-
pears, was ravenously hungry and
gladly dined on the contents Of En-.
gineer Fleck's dinner pail. He has
now paid for that meal.