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ROBBED MERELY
FOR ENJOYMENT
REMARKABLY CONFESSION OF
NOTED NEW YORK CROOK.
TELLS OF HIS FIRST JOB.
Woman's Words Almost Cause Him
to Repent-Amused at Victims
Fears-Says "Rafles" Gave
Him Pointers

New York.-"Sand Rock Smith, the
hold-up man captured the other day. has
made clean breast OF all his jobs.
Sand Rock S main contention is that
he did not go into the hold-up business
Tor money, but merely to show how easy
it would be. He told O'Brien he hal
read all the stories Hornun9 has written
about amateur cracksmen and had gone
to the thealer several times to see Ref
tles." 1t WAS the easiest thing in the
world he said to march into man S
house with gun in hand. scare the serv-
ant, and then make the man OF the house
produce his money.
Smith declared tina he had not worked
for plumber, but merely for the enjoy
ment he got out of the excitement Incl
dent to the robberies. He confessed tina.
he had been interested in the exploits OF
western bandits and that he had tried to
emulate their example. He declared
confidently that in several instances he
could have secured diamonds and other
jewels had he SO chosen, and was sure
hat he could have gone to any bank il
the city and obtained whatever he de-
mandcd.
Here is sand Rocks" version Of his
first job:
"A few days after Thanksgiving,
rang the bell OF house on street. 1t
was a fine, big house. A woman. evil
IDENTIFY the wife Of the owner, opened
the door. pushed revolver in her face
and told her had ia have money. She
grew pale, and | thought she would drop
in a heap. She said:
My dear man, have no money with
me this minute. but here. take this.
She handed me bis diamond ring she
had pulled off her finger. and it was a
beauty. Then she began to cry. asked
her what she was crying about, and she
sain:
"'Oh, am sorry gave you that |
really can't bear to part with it, NJ
mother wore the ring, and SO did my
grandmother before her; if you will
only give it back. I give you my word. I
will send YOU money TO any address you
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
CONVENT GIRLS IN REVOLT
Young Women Resent Anti-Corset
Ukase by Parade in Which
Error Is Illustrated,

misunderstanding consequences
have already resulted from the dras-
tic order issued by the minister of edu-
cation forbidding the wearing Of
corsets by young ladies in Roumanian
private schools. The other morning a
gaudily decorated cart drew up outside
the door of one CT the largest ladies'
seminaries in Jassy. A large crowd
gathered in expectant curiosity, which
developed into establishment when
there issued from the school a process
sion Of the elder pupils, headed by
two young women OF remarkable ap-
pearance. Both had youthful and at
tractive faces. but, whereas one was
CARRIED in the height of fashion, and
charmed all hearts by her sylphlike
waist and graceful movements, the
other was Waistess, STOPPING and
clumsy.
The pair. IMPLYING corset and no
corset, took their seats in the cart and
were driven slowly about the town,
followed by schoolgirls beating drums.
shouting, and blowing whistles, to call
the attention of the public to the
lamentable effects of the abolition of
corsets. After he procession a meet
ing was held and it was decided to
send the minister OF educ alton a pair
of Partisan stays. with a note to the
effect that an individual with so little
backbone needed artificial; support
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may name, and l will keep faith with
you. and not give you away to the po-
lice.'
Il gave her back the ring and told her
that. it was all right. This was my first
job, and | guess it was easy As /
started for the door she called to NE
aud said must be cold and hungry. II
would wait she wCuld send for the bu,-
Ter and have a nice supper prepared for
ne. Before l could answer she had
pressed thc button and the butler ap-
peared.
II told her I was rot hungry. When
the butler reached the head of The stairs.
she told him he might 80 back. AS
went out, bowling politely to her, tor she
was a good sort, she followed me and
told me to be careful of myself and 10
watch the icy steps in going down.
When l got to the sidewalk she called
out:
NOV. why cont you reform and be a
good man.
''IalmOst made up my mind on the spot
that had had enough of the game right
there, but somehow it had fascination
for me, and l decided to have at least
ore more try.
Really, you couldn't imagine how
much fun l have had. The way some
Of these folks have visited were scared
struck me so funny that even when |
was trying to look fierce and blood
thirsty had to turn my head to keep
from snickering in their faces.
TOO much CAB ruined me-" sail.
"Sand Rock" If hadn't got TOO
gabby the cops would still be running
thinking machines over me-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
A Grewsone Find.

Anderson, 1nd.-The finding of the
head and arms of a woman in a gravel
pit at the end of Morton street the
other day has caused a sensation here.
and the coroner and detective force of
the city are investigating. 1t was at
first thought the parts Of the body
may have come from 4 physician S
Office, but there is no evidence that
they were ever in pickle" and the
first theory has been Abandoned Two
of the fingers show that rings were
recently worn and one finger is miss
ing, presumably being cut off to get
the ring which it wore. The parts
were but slightly decomposei, but it is
thought that they had Deen in the
gravel pit several months.
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J. Kennedy Tod, the banker, had fun
with the contract labor law few years
ago by objecting to the landing of a
famous Scottish preacher. a friend OF
Tod. who had been called to New YOrl,
parish. Tod did not wish the preacher
excluded; he did wish to show up wha.
he considered the absurdity of the law
He did neither.
Look for the Metropolitan museum
to grow now by leaps and bounds 1t is
now big but ill-regulated, in part filled
with spurious or doubtful "old masters"
Di CesnOla, the late director, was a
brave soldier but hardly scientific
critic and classifier of art objects. The
museum has a huge building, fine ex~
hibits in many lines and-for the first
time-an immense income. The will OF
Rogers, the locomotive builder, left the
income Of some six millions perpetually
to the museum. It has other income
large annual gifts. a little money from
entry fees on pay days." and at times
gets princely gifts of art objects The pic
lures given by the Vanderbilts, Wolfes,
Marquands and others are worth mill
lions now. A scientific arrangement and
valuation, wise discretion in laying out
the money every year for new collec-
tons. will make things move rapidly.
J. Pierpont Morgan is the new presi-
dent of the Museum association. It is
fit hobby for the very wealthy to lavish
their wealth upon, and New Workers
have never been slow to do so.
OWEN LANGDON,
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that-well. it was remarkable dance,
likely to efface the memory of Little
Egypts famous dance at Mr.. Seeley's
bachelor dinnel>>some years ago at the
same place. Not that Rejane's dance
was anything like so shocking as Little
Egypt s-well. appearance-but upon
the earlier occasion no ladies were pres
ent Incidentally the Seeley dinner
came near running Sherry's. This time
the restaurant of society cannot lose
patronage; for if the "400' were to avoid
the place it would be taken to mean that
something dreadful did happen.
1t was far from Hyde's intention that
anything dreadful should happen. He
is rather a student. than a high-ro)ler.
lie is enormously wealthy by Inherit
ance from his father, who amassed mil
hons from his salary as an insurance
company president. The revel is said to
nave cost 100000. Besides Rejane and
her company, there were present as
hired entertainers the ballet of the Metro
polltan opera. But all the professional
performers paled in magnificence COM
pared with the bright lights of society
VINO appeared-that is, the women did;
most OF the men ''side- stepped" cos
tume-ln the robes of kings and queens
OF history. The dining-room was trans
formed into the semblance of a huge
royal tent OF rich hangings; even the
walters were in the costume of the
french courts before anything SO vul-
gar as revolution was ever thought or
At another ball recently given, the
big ballroom of a private house was
transformed into representation OF a
pine forest. with grassland floors and
young trees so arranged as to give a
clever Illusion of space. Every year the
cost OF private entertainment grows
more extrayagant, every year the money
test, not that Of breeding. character or
intellect. becomes more nearly conclu-
sive in society.
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the COlOnna, in Rome. and the contrast
is not much in favor Of the former CEN
fury.
The rage for expensive entertainment
accounts in nearly every instance for
these huge houses. Not in Mr.. Car
negie's perhaps; but take his neighbor
in that part of Fifth avenue called pitts
burg row. and also The Hielan's @
Fifth Avenue"-Henry Phipps. Mr.
Phipp's house, smaller than Mr.. Car
negie's, still measures 81 by 12O feet.
with an orangery of 40 feet fore in the
rear, and it is three stately stories
thrust up into the air for IS feet. Built
in white Vermont marble. the house
cost 81 100000, the land hardly less
than half as much. The capacious halls
for entertainment are distinctive Mr..
Phipps bears something of resem-
blance to Mr.. Carnegie
Henry Phipps has deserved we'll of
New York by giving $1.00O00O to start
a permanent fund for building model
tenements. AS these are to earn tour
per cent. net, and the earnings are to be
compounded perpetually into new
buildings, within one century the fund
may reach $50,000,0O0.
If every millionaire who spends his
nice round millions for a big house
would put an equal sum into improved
tenements. New York might soon be
the most healthful great city of the
world for poor people to live in, and
without destroying independence, for so
far as the tenant is concerned, every
model tenement is a business PROPOSE
ton. He pays his way, as much as
he would pay elsewhere; only he gets
better rooms for his money.
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dispatch in the New York Times
meant for years the most painstak-
ing accuracy. the highest authority of
which print was capable.
The Washington men" are at the
cream of the profession, and Mr.. Dun
nell's was distinguished head in
high company. He was only in his
sixtieth year, but he had seen much
OF American history from the time
when he stood at the printers case
for the old Evening Post, when
Bryant vas it's editor. When | have
seen him within the past year, a vet
eran emeritus of the pen, he has
seemed like a gray and worn warrior.
low-voiced, gentle. modest
Mr.. Dunnell was the hero of one
memorable controversy. That was
when Abram s. Hewitt, then congress-
man from New York, denied the ac-
curacy OF a conversation with him re-
ported in the Times by Mr.. Dunnell.
1t is significant of the opinion held
Of Mr.. Dunnell that it was the prac-
tically universal belief that Mr.. Hewitt
was mistaken.
w. r. Vanderbilt, James G. Blaine
and other public men have been known
on one occasion each to deny ar inter-
viewers report. in circumstances
which left question of veracity. But
it is proof OF the straightforward
ness OF American public men and of
the reliability of interviewers that
such disagreements seldom arse. De
Blowitz. the Paris correspondent of
the London Times, tells in his
memoirs how statesman who had
been indiscreet said to him OF an in
terview: ''Of course l shall deny
this He did; and De Blowitz never
referred to the matter in print.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
LONDON'S SMART SET
WILD OVER GAMBLING.
Exclusive Clubs Established That
Peers and Women Of Rank May
Play Cards Day and Night.

Misunderstanding never reached
such pitch in London society as at pres
ent, women being even more reckless
street, St. James, started last autumn
by the most exclusive set to enable men
and women to play. is so full morning,
afternoon and night that it has been
found necessary to extend the prem
Uses, providing four additional spacious
card rooms.
Stories are in circulation Of large sums
won and lost by women, married and
single, who are heavily involved and
therefore under obligations to men,
which is a lively source OF scandal. Late
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strength OF person and OF will that
drove Sheehan from the dictatorship
in one memorable half-hour, it is
strange to look upon this short. gray
man, almost little in appearance. He
has shrunken together couple OF
inches. as is the way of age. 1t is
announced that he is going immedi-
ately back to England. 1t matters lit
tie now to politica! New York whether
he does or does not. The occasion OF
his cOming-the funeral service of his
sOn-precludes criticism Of his pres
ence. and the newspapers that would
have bitterly attacked his reappear-
ance for any other reason have treat
ed him kindly.
Frank Croker. killed by the over
turning Of his automobile upon the
Ormond beach in Florida was chip
of the old block The Croker boys did
not prove scholars. Frank did we'll
in business, as who could not with
| the political influence that placed his
| contracts? But as his father was
more interested iC horses than IN real
estate auctions, his ostensible business,
so Frank was by preference sport.
| Nor did bolder ever live. His dashes
| with automobiles, against desperate
| odds, will he remembered as long as
| Hamilton Fish's feats of pluck and
| strength in midnight escapades with
policemen and cab drivers, before the
| Spanish bullet laid him low in Cuba.
Even when he went to his death
| Croker proved the mettle of his max
ing. His last act needed u quick eye,
| instant decision. herculean strength,
perfect fearlessness-the turning of an
| automobile at full speed to avoid run
| ming over another man. 1t was an
ending as heroic in its way as that
Of young Fish.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
The Rain Of Millionaires.

I rains milliOnaires
in New York and
the same influences
that bring wealthy
men hither a r e
causing them to
put up palaces
which almost vie
with those of medi-
aeval Italy. Com
pare the Tiffany
house with t h e
StroZZi palace. OF
Florence, Mr.. Car
negie's place with
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
Goodness Saves Her Life.

York, Pa.-Mrs. Charles Miller was
in the act Of striking a match with
which to kindle a fire when the burn
ing head of the match became de-
tached from the stick and alighted IN
her hair. Part of her hair was de-
stroyed and portion Of her scalp
painfully burned. Presence of mind on
her part saved her life, for she seized
a rug and wound it tightly about her
head, smothering the fire.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
Clarke for the Great Museum.

N amusing rumor IS
that the entry to
this country of Sir
G.. Purdon Clarke
as director of the
great Metropolitan
museum will be
contested under the
contract labor law.
Clarke is undoubt-
eddy a contract la
bcrer, but not with
in the prohibited
degree, so to speak.
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Dog q Detective

Yale. l. IA bird cog belonging to
the station agent here pointed a trunk.
which upon request the owne-- refused
to open The station assent then broke
it open and found it packed to the cover
with quail. The owner vas apprehenCeG
and fined $50 The trunk was billed tc
st. Joseph, Mo
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
The Death of ''E. G. D. "

HE notice of the
death of Elbridge
G. erry Dunnell
was seen by
thousands of peo-
pie who cid not
r G co g nj re the
name as that of
one of the most
diligent of Amer-
lean newspaper
c o I r e S p o II d.
ents. The initials
"E. G.. D. signed
to 2 WASHINGTON
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Discovered.

DiogeAes, lantern in hand, entered the
village drug store.
"Say, have you anything that will cure
a cold?" he asked.
'No, sir, I have not" answered the
pill compiler.
Give me your hand" exclaimed
Diogenes, dropping his lantern. Il
have at last found an honest man.
Chicago News
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An Apprehension,

Il suppose you are pleased that your
daughter is to marry so distinguished a
European nobleman.'
WELL" answered Mr.. Cumrox, II
don't know. When my great grandchil-
dren look at my picture, don't suppose
they will ever forgive me for not wear
ing big feather Gil my hat or tin
waist coat, so as to look like regular
ancestor Washington Star.
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Studying Econom,

in the day time.
She-Why?
Its more economical. We can save
on the gas.''
well, look here! We've been econ
omizing on the gas all during our court
ing days; it's pity if we can't blow a
little in On gas on our wedding day.
YOnkers Statesman.
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Rejane and the Can-Can.

lGH society is agi-
tated by the report
that Nine. Rejane.
the French actress,
danced a can-can a..
the famous reyels
given by J. H. Hyde
at Sherry's. Only
one or two newspa-
per men were pres
ent. and they I'M
professionally as
guests: they are, of
course, as silent as
the grave h11t Soma
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The Time of Times.

Tom-Yes, think I'll ask him to-
night.
Elsie-Oh, not tonight. Papa's
much in Wall street to-day.
Toni know it, and that's why I'll
ask him. He'll cut out the lecture about
saving, and taking care of money
Puck.
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ReconcHed to It.

The car was crowded to its full ca
pacity, and the two who had just en-
tered were compelled to hold to the same
strap.
1--WE seem to be sen%Snced to hang"
observed the maid.
Eyes," whispered the Young nan, as
his fingers closed over hers. "Capital
punishment! Tribune.
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''Well Jacl1y, and did you hang up your
stocking for Santa Claus to fll?"
"No; hanged up muvvers "-Punch.
Beginning of the Trouble.

Howe had invented the sewing ma
chine.
"Of course" he said, plenty of other
fellows will invent sewing machines.
after they have been shown Howe"
Chuckling at the whimsical conceit, hu
left to some other man the invention OF
the sewing machine agent. - Chicago
Tribune.
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Also His Train

"Hey, mister!" yelled the urchin. as
Subbubs rushed by with his arms full Of
bundles.
What is it," asked the nervous COM
muter, stopping to examine his bundles.
''What have lOst?"
about two minutes" replied the boy,
lodging cut Of the way.-Philadelphia
Press.
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Italian Productions.

She-Do you go to the opera much?
He-Never.
'i'ut I understood your wife to say
yea were pAssionately fcnd OF Italian
plo,luctions!'
$50 l am. l love macaroni!"-Yon-
kers Statesman
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
ALPS Fair. Etc.

Esmecalda-What did Gwendolen say
about my getting Jack Harnsum away
from her?
Miss Tartun-O, she admires your
skill, because you had so many natural
disadvantages to overcome. She says
you practiced kind of mental jiu-jitsu
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-03
No Room for Doubt.

They were attempting to prove that
there was insanity in his family.
Your honor" said the lawyer, this
man has cousin whose father paid
100000 to have her married to a mar
quis."
'That will do" replied the court.
"InsEmuch as he could have bought a
duke Tor half the price, we can arrive
at bus one conclusion."- Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
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Pa Knew a ThiuS or Two,

The Father-Ef give you some mon
ey to spend while We be in London, We
won't go to no music halls or gambling
places, or drink champagne with it, will
We?
Son-NO, pa.
The Father-Well. then, here's shil-
ling, an mind We keep yer W ord.-Royal
Magazine.
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The Bcss-How did my wife ever come
to pick ouy nurse girl as pretty as you
are?
The Nu7se-I suppose she wanted 10
be sure that the children had police pro-
lection when they are on the street.
Chicago Journal w
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NEW YORK LETTER
THE OLD CHIEF OF TAMMANY
HALL SADLY CHANGED.
ACCURACY IN NEWSPAPERS
Young Croker Man of Coura ge-How
Some Rich Men Spend Their
Money-Changes at the Met
ropolitan Museum.

EW YORK.-Rich-
ard Croker, as he
has appeared to
his old friends in
New York, is a
broken man. Re-
Numbering t h e
mighty bulk and
swelling thews
that helped COW
opposition in an
assembly OF fierce
brute power like
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Flea in His Ear.

Pop"
Eyes, my SON."
Are not fleas very hard to catch?"':
Very hard, my boy" ,3.. >..,..
"How is it, then, that mamma gets 'em
so she can put 'em in your ear all the
e?"-Yonkers Statesman,
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Strictly in It.

Mr.. Clifton-Are you one of the
Daughters of the Revolution" Miss
Lakeside?
Miss Lakeside (of Cleveland)-Sure.
Pa owns three merry-go-rounds.-
einuati Enquirer.
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The Silence OF Oysters,

1t would improve some people
Who oft are heard. ween,
To initiate the oysters
And say just what they mean.
IN. Y. Sun.
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Look Out for the Paint

IIe kissed her on the cheek
1t seemed a harmless frolic:
Hes bsrn laid up a week
They say, with painters colo.
-IOnkccs Statesman,
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of the guests, less experienced in battling
tho wjles of reporters, have confessed
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Mab-The skates come united so cas-
lily. It's too bad to put you to so much
trouble.
FreG-1t's a pleasure. l wish you
we're centipede. IN. Y. Tribune
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Absolutely Truthful.

Bacon-He says he doesn't owe for
thing he wears between the crown of his
head and the soles Of his two feet.
Egbert-Why, he owes for the wig he
wears, and also for the shoes!
"Well, those things are outside of
the territory covered by his statement"
-Yonkers Statesman.
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Homely Enough

"Hansom's fancee must simply he
rolling in wealth. 49,:
"Oh, are you acquainted with her?"
mo; butt saw her to-day."-Phllade1-
phia Press.