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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Has "Automobiie Heartn

William Finn, the Pittsburg Repub.
lican leader, is suffering from q dis
ease which physicians diagnose as
Automobile heart" Mr.. Finn. who "a
worth about $15,O00,o00. for a long
time has spent most of his leisure
hours in motoring about the city, and
doctors say his present ailment has
been produced by the constant vibra
TOMS of the machine as it passes over
cobblestOnes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
An AnqeI.

Mrs. Marke- Gracious! I never
saw so many soiled faces in my life.
Why don't you use some soap and va
ter?
Tommy Tuff-We are waitin' fer
de angel, mum.
Mrs. Marke-What angel?
Tommy Tuff-Why, de- lady dat
come fru here last week and give
one of de kids ticket to wash hts
face.-Chicago Daily News.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
A Brave Horse.

Buyer (confidentially)-Say, boy, are
you sure this horse won't scare at
locomotive?
Stable-boy-Scare? Not much! Why,
sir, three different men have been
killed because that there horse baked
In the middle of the track jest to en-
joy SEEM the bulljine comin'.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Nothing But Scraps.

II know how America was made"
said the youthful prodigy. North
America is MADE out Of solid stuff
through and through"
And how about South and Central
American" asked the proud fatho- of
the prodigy.
"Oh, they were made out of scraps"
Chicago Daily News. -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
A Way Out.

Miss Innocence-Im awfully fright
ened! I've just mailed letter to
Jack, and I know there are at least q
dozen misspelled words in it.
Miss Experience-Oh, never mind;
if he says anything about it tell him
you've adopted spelling reform.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
An Easy Guess.

why do you say Miss Haywood is
homely? I thought you had never met
her."
II haven't. But I've heard several
other ladies refer to her as "a good
SOUL "-Chicago rd-Herald.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Pale Pink.

"Binkley seems to have a passion
for attending these afternoon affairs
where there are lots of women"
eyes. He is what you might CALI
teatotaler,' '-Chicago Record Her.
aid.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
An ADVANTAGE.

so you prefer to live in South
American"
Eyes. There a man who you'd or
dinarily be dismissed as a mere mis-,
chief-maker attains to the dignity Of:
a revolutionist.' -W::shington Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
virainlans Honor .colored Man

virginians Honor Colored Man.
James Humbles, one of the best
known colored men in Virginia, died
in Lexington last week, aged u. He
was born Of free parents, served with
the confederates during the civil war
and always voted the Democratic
ticket His funeral, one Of the largest
ever seen in Lexington. was attended
by many white friends. 81 r.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15

fairly close fitting, but put in rather
full and square at the shoulder, and
were finished with deep turned-back
cuffs.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Increased Popularity Of Velvet Costumes

Word comes from Paris that this 10
to be a "velvet'' winter, which is good
news to all lovers of beautiful effects,
for never does a pretty woman look
so we'll as when robed in rich dark
velvet In winter, which throw up the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
As to Its Size.

Professor, you have heard my
daughters voice. Don't you think it
ought to be DEVELOPER
"Nct exactly developed, madame
what it needs now, perhaps, is a little
-h'm-restraint." -Chicago Tribune, :.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
After, the 1awI.

She--But, professor, what do you
recommend for preserving the voice?
The Professor-Rest, madame, alb
solute rest. ~. =s.I r. H.. s...,t 49,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15

He livery fond of dogs)-Miss
White, don't you think you ought to
have an intelligent animal about the
house that would protect you, and ~
She-Oh, Mr.. Mullins, this is so sud-
den!
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15

strongly seasoned-a savory dish with
a taste more decided than delicate.
Breakfast and five o'clock tea are both
good square meals in Scotland.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Reassurinq Him.

professor, wish you would use
your influence on my son. fear
there is danger of his becoming a.
poet"
well, there isn't; not the slight
est "-Washington Post.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Pushed Him Awav,

Clara-You have no idea how much
electricity there is in Bessie's head!
Jim-Yes, I have. tried to get
close to her once and got an awful
shock.-Detroit Free Press. -. ~ j q:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Familiar Examples i,

Teacher (of class in elocution)-
What is a rhetorical pause? :" G.. -
Shaggy Haired Pupil-It's when an
orator makes q little stop and waits.
for the applause. Chicago Tribune
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Appr,onriate.

Il He-1 want to give Miss Sharp a..
palm for her parlor. What, kind wonld
you suggest?. * .=> .:% =
she-Why don't YOU give her q
cactus plant Detroit Free Press
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Luck and Sense.

When one takes risks to gain some prize
The verdict as a: rule
Is this: If he should win he's wise:
If not, he is fool
--Washin4tOn Star
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
All Of IT,

Il am thinking of buying me an
auto; how much will it cost me to
keep it in trim after get it?"
II don't know; I have not the least
idea what your income fs.''-Houston
Post. -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
dem!


This craftsmanship is far from fun.
With doubt the wise men view it,
T. All know about what should be done.
But not just how to do it.
Washington Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Taking the Waiter Down.

Diner-What have you. got? -,
Waiter-I've got calves liver,
sleeps brains, pigs feet
= Dfner-l don't want a list of your
physical peculiarities; all I want to
know Is what you've got to eat.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15
Proof Positive.

Z Knicker- How do you know she is
home? Did you see herr s5.z.s.
Bocker-No; she didn't zee men.
Y. Sun. 49, z"&% y d 6. $500
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-03-15

Mr.. Monk-rve beaten you by si1
tricks.
The Giraffe-Yes, monkey tricks!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
w. B. MOSES & SONS, F Street. Cor. 11th.
Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh. w. Clay, Pittsburg; John
Alexander, West Virginia: J. L. Lanning.
Norwalk, Ohio; D. L. Anderson. st. Louis
A. G. Jones, Charleston, s. C.
Shoreham-James Hamilton, New York;
Thomas Ewing. jr., Yonkers. N. Y; Rev.
Hamilton Schuyler, Trenton, N. j.; Harry
Burnett, Boston. =.sys-.-z -s--
Observation-Disclosures H. Revell and Mrs.
Revell, Chicago; H.. c.. Smith, London,
England; James A. Emery and Mrs. Emery,
New York; w. A. Godfrey, Milwaukee,
wis; Jno. G. Milburn. New York.
Ebbitt--J. B. Gay, United States navy;
E. H. Russell, New York: A. d. Perry,
Yonkers, N. Y; Rev. John p Spencer. st.
Louis, Mo. Jno. A. Reed. London England.
New Willard-Herbert Austin. Boston;
M. Evans, New York: Geo. CASTOR and
Mrs. CASTOR, Detroit; N p. Lloyd. Phila-
Riggs House-H. J. wymul and wife.
Bath, N. Y; N. N. Cox and wife, Tonnes
see; Miss Cox. Tennessee; c. o. Wayland,
Seattle, Wash; Henry DeWolf, Wyoming;
Geo. r. Spear, Massachusetts,: A. c. Harry.
Philadelphia; H. Fl. Ham, New York:
Chas g. Cross, Wisconsin; Robt E. Walsh,
New York; DIR. H. H. Bride. Bolt, Md. /:
W. NJ Robinson and wife. Chicago.
Normandie-Ed. s. Wood, Trenton, N. j.;
l. N. e. French, Montana; ]. A. Acker-
man, Orange, N. j.; Miss Alice Alderman,
Orange, N. j.: L. A. Larron and wife,
Ohio; Miss NJ. G. Quackenbush, New York
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
Candidate for Reelection.

State Delegate James r. Cation, who is in
Richmond, stated in that city last night
that he would again be a candidate for the
state legislature. Mr.. Cation stated that
whether or not he would have opposition
he would enter the race. Mr.. Cation is
accredited with saying that he would press
his bill to distribute the taxes on the rolling
stock of the railroads among the counties
and cities through which the lines pass in
stead of allowing them all to be collected
where the main office is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
Mrs. Eller A. Barnes Dead.

After an illness which she bore patiently
for fifteen years. Mrs Eller A. Barnes OF
80 I street northeast died yesterday after
noon in the seventy-third year of her age.
Mrs. Barnes was native Of this city and
had resided here all her life, having lived in
the immediate neighborhood of her late res
idence for thirty-three years. The imme-
diate cause of death was apoplexy.
Three children, Mrs. Amanda V. Elwood,
Mrs I. Fielder Harvey and Mr.. Andrew
Barnes. six grandchildren and three great
grandchildren survive the deceased.
The funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon at North Capitol
NJ. e. Church, North. Capitol and X streets
Rev. Alexander Bielaski will offlciate and
the interment, which will be private, will
be in Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
BRIGGS IS THE man
Elected United States Senator
by New Jersey Legislature.
SUCCEEDS JOHN F.. DRYDEN
After Long and Bitter Contest He Gets
Al Out Of rs Votes.
rs % 80
SERIES OF CAUCUsEs WAS HELD
He Holds Office Of State Treasurer
and is Treasurer Of Roeb-
ling Company.
SUCCEEDS JOHN r. DRYDEN
SERIES OF CAUCUsEs WAS HELD

TRENTON, N. j.. February Estate
Treasurer Frank o. Briggs was elected yes
terday by the New Jersey legislature to
succeed John F. Dryden as United States
senator for the six years beginning March
4 next.
Mr.. Briggs election came as the result
of a series of caucuses on the part of the
republican members of the legislature. 1t
was originally planned to hold a caucus at
o'clock yesterday morning, but the storm
delayed some of the members, while AS
semblyman Buck was confined to his room
in one of the Trenton hotels with threatened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

court crier James H. Cathell; witnesses.
Miss Jane Randolph Young, Miss Katie
Young. DIR. L. L. Friedrich, Edwin G.
Brandenburg and Alonzo Tweedale: jury,
Capt. James F. Oyster, William w. Cox
Capt. Jay ]. Morrow, Clarence F. Norment
Thomas c. Noyes. Thomas w. Smith. w
Riley Decide. William T. Galliher Arthur
A. Birney, William E. Fuller, Adds 81.
Browne and A. Leftwich Sinclair.
1t is announced that several attempts
have been made to tamper with the Jury:
that the defendant has some exceedingly
good witnesses, and that the prosecution
is relying heavily on the evidence of one
of the lady witnesses who will testify as to
the general character Of the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
Mock Court Trial.

Arrangements have been completed for
the mock court trial of a breach of prom
Use suit, at Foundry NJ. e. Church. 10th
and Church streets. this evening. The fol-
lowing will participate:
Judge. Ashley M. Gould; plaintiff. Miss
Jean Tracewell. daughter of r. ]. Trace
well; defendant, Chaplin Brown; attorney
for plaintiff, A. ". Newton, Worcester.
Mass; attorney for defendant. Henry E.
Davis; clerk OF court. s. McComas Hawken;
court officer, Mr.. William B. Robson;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
Born in New Hampshire,

Frank O. Briggs, yesterday elected United
States senator, was born in New Hampshire
fifty-six years ago. is a graduate Of West
Point ana came to Trenton in 1877 to take
position with the John A. Roebling's Sons
Company, with which concern he Is still
connected. being at this time treasurer He
is a director in many corporations. but is
comparatively poor man, as riches 20
nowadays. If he had not been chosen sena
tor, Mr.. Briggs would be the candidate OF
his party for governor next fall
The political advancement of Mr.. Briggs
has been exceedingly rapid. Half dozen
years ago he was hardly known to Il !, DO
litical managers of his own party in New
Jersey. He had been active in local school
affairs and was member of the state
board of education. but the only political
office he ever held prior to his selection as
state treasurer was that Of mayor Of
Trenton from 1899 to 1902. From the time
he came to Trenton he took lively inter-
est in school affairs.
Three days after the expiration of bis
term as mayor in 1902 State Treasurer
George B. Swain died and Gov. Voorhees,
appointed Mr.. Briggs to the vacant posi-
ton. Mr.. Briggs was reelected state treas
urer in 1905, and his term would not have
expired until next year. In 1904 he was
elected chairman Of the republican state
committee, where he displayed great ahiJ.
ity and industry In managing the campaign
that resulted in the election of Gov Stokes
While Mr.. Briggs is not of the "hail-fel-
low-well-met" variety Of political leader
his frank manner and clear business iudr.
ment make him the kind of friends that
are intensely loyal at all times. A firm be-
lever in party organization, Mr.. Briggs is
regarded as a conservative. But he has
never hesitated to take advanced views on
public questions when he felt the time was
ripe for action. While mayor of Trenton in
1901, four years before Senator Colby began
his campaign for limited trolley franchises.
he vetoed an ordinance on the ground that
it gave perpetual trolley franchise and
provided no compensation for the city
Increased Railroad Taxes.
Another act that won much public an
plause was his firm stand on the Perkins
equal tax bill of last winter that has re-
suited in jumping the taxes OF the railroads
in New Jersey upward Of $4,000. 600 Prior
to the meeting Of the legislature Mr..
Briggs. as chairman of the state commit
tee, had publicly announced that the
pledges Of the party on the equal tax
question would be fulfilled. and when some
of the party leaders were either hesitating
or attempting to block the Perkins bill he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
Mems League to Be Formed.

A meeting will be held at the First Bap-
fist Church Sunday afternoon at o'clock
for the purpose Of organizing a mems
league of that church. Rev. DR.. w. F.
Fisher, pastor, will preside over the meet
ing and explain it's aims and objects. A
number of others are also expected to be
present and deliver addresses. Men of
other denominations are invited to be pres
ent. The question of the organiza ton of
such a league has, it is stated, been under
Amusement for several months past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
persoral Iniuries Alleged,

Suit to recover $4,000 damages from the
Washington Railway and Electric Company
has been instituted In the District Supreme
Court by Chambers r.. Owens for alleged,
personal injuries. Attorneys MCNEIL &
NcNeill represent the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

took a firm hold and urged the legislators
to keep faith with the public, and the bill
was passed.
After q course at Phillips-E Exeter Acad-
envy Mr.. Briggs entered West Point Mini
tary Academy in 1868. graduating with the
class OF 1872. He served in the I'd United
States Infantry until 1877. when he re-
signed to come to Trenton.
Mr.. Briggs resides! on West State street.
His wife was Miss Allison, daughter Of
the late ex-Secretary of State Allison. They
have one son, FARMLAND Briggs. q. lawyer,
in Newark.
Mr. Briggs carries Lis fifty six years very
nightly, due, perhaps, to the excellent
training he got at West Point and during
several years of service in the west with
the regular army He is as erect now as
he was In his soldier days. His face is
clear. his eyes keen and his whole frame
vigorous and active He is an accom-
plished equestrian.
Favorite Pastime is Golf.
Mr.. Briggs is so hard worker that he
has little time for recreation. His favor
lite pastime Is golf on the links Of the
Trenton Country Club on the links Of the
from home for change 1t is usually to
French Lick Springs, in Indiana. He Is a
Mason and a member Of several other
orders, including the Odd Fellows. He is a
communicate and official member of the
First esbyterian Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06
Railway Conductor Dead.

Capt Cornelius P. Taylor, one of the old
est and best-known conductors on the
Southern railway, died last evening at his
home, 1016 Prince street. The deceased suf-
fered stroke of paralysis several months
ago. and since that time has been confined
to his bed. The announcement of his death
came as a surprise to his many friends.
Capt. Taylor was ffty-nine years of age,
and is survived by a widow and two chill
dren. His children are Miss Callie P. Tay-
lor and Mr.. Herbert ]. Taylor. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

6Ha1lketS AND Quilts.
100 single size Crochet Bed Spreads, In
pretty Marseilles patterns. Fringed and
cut out corners. Reg. value, en- En
$2.oO. Sale price.............. ~ u soV
Towels and ToweIings.
30 doz. Fine All-linen Damask Tow
els; good patterns: knotted
fringe. Regular Sic. value Sale Or
pi'ce..'...'.......... ................. @0@s
100 doz. Fine All-linen Hemstitched
Huck Towels; large size; soft
finish. Regular 31c. value Sale Oe
% dog. Fine Turkish Towels: extra
heavy: full size. Regular value, Dr.
31c. Sale price. ZOC,
300 Fine Hemstitched Tea Cloths. In a
large variety of patterns. Size 80 ink
30 in. Regular value, $1.OO. Sale 7R
prlce....... ......................I ~
% dog. Check and Plain Linen Glass
Towels; size IS in. x38 in. Regu- De
lar value, 2Oc. Sale price. ......... II DC.
All-linen Twill Damask and Check
Glass TowelingS. Regular value, fn
121bc. Sale price. VC.
All-linen Twill Damask Huck and
Glass TOwelings. Regular
value, 15c. and 1Sc. Sale 1917
price. ....................... AZAC,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06


80 prs. la fine Atwood Blankets
Scotch plaids in black. pink, blue and
drab. Regular value $500 pr. G. nm
Sale price, pair. ................ OOsVV
30 prs. fine All-wool Silver Gray Blank
ets-11-4 size. Regular value SS mn
$500 pr. Sale price, pair. 0OsWU
80 prs. fine Atwood White Blankets,
in pink, blue and green border. la size
Reg. value, $3.50 pr. Sale ca nm
100 full-siZe Crochet Bed Spreads, in.
four very attractive patterns.
Reg value, $3.50 pr. Sale S1 nm
price, minimum. W nsOo
so full-siZe Crochet Bed Spreads-extra
me quality in fine Marseilles patterns.
Reg. value, 500. Sale en- Sn
price. Observation-Disclosures. y .SV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-06

Elected to the Senate to Succeed John F. Dryden.
appendicitis. To add to the trouble, Sena-
tor Alderman and Assemblyman FAKE re-
fused to go into the republican caucus,
while Senator Colby withdrew after he had
expressed his unwillingness to vote for Mr..
Briggs and had been severely scored by AS
semblyman Crowthers of Middlesex
Early in the morning there was talk Of
combination against Mr.. Briggs in favor
of State Senator Bradley of Camden. Later
in the day Gov. Stokes took an active hand
in favor of Mr.. Briggs. with the result that
Mr.. Bradley practically withdrew.
Got Majority of Caucus.
When the republicans finally decided to
take a vote in caucus Mr.. Briggs captured
the nomination with twenty-five votess out
of the forty members present. The other
eighteen votes were divided as follows: Gov
Stokes. sevene; Senator Bradley, five; JUS
tice Pitney, four, and former Gov. Briggs,
two.
At the conclusion of the caucus which
had been in session intermittingiy from 8
am. until pm, the legislature went into
joint meeting and Br. Briggs election was
accomplished. He received forty-one votes
a majority of the entire legislature. Sena-
tor Colby voted for Justice Pitney, Senator
Alderman voted for former Gov. John w
Briggs and Assemblyman Fake voted for
Mr.. Briggs at the solicitation of Gov
General William Johnson.
DR.. Wilson Out of It.
The democrats held a caucus at noon and
agreed to support James E. MARITIME This
eliminated DR.. Woodrow Wilson of Prince
ton University. who was being supported
by former United States Senator James
Smith, jr., and Col. E. A. Stevens who was
backed by the Hudson county delegation
Mr. MARITIME in the Joint meeting received
the votes of all of the thirty five democrats
present. There were two democrats alb
sent-Assemblymen Eppinger and Auf der
Heide-who were kept away ~ the storm
At the conclusion of the joint cession Mr.
Briggs held an informal reception in his
office in the state house. He has not vet
decided when he will resign as state treas
urer, but he will probably do so before the
present session of the legislature adjourns
The state treasurer was elected by the leg
slature in joint session, and the republicans
are in a position to choose Mr.. Briggs sue
ceSSOr.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-04-27
Delaware Anti-SaIOon League

The National League has arranged
for William II. Anderson, Superinten-
dent OF the Anti Saloon League OF
Maryland and Chairman of the Legis-
lative Committee fthe Board OF
Managers of the Temperance Society
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
to exercise general superintendency OF
its interests in Delaware. He has Sc
lected Rev. Royal w. Raymond, form
erly Superintendent OF the Rochester,
IN. W District OF the League and
later assistant Superintendent OF the
New York League, to take personal
charge of the work.
Mr.. Raymond will come upon the
field soon and open an Office in Viii
mington. The League does not in
tend to supplant or compete with any
local organization, but merely to sup
ply plans and methods by which all
Temperance forces may be united.
At the close OF the campaign, the
League organization, as the temper
ance agency of the federated churches,
will be made permanent, and as Sup
erintendent of the Peninsula District
Mr.. Raymond will also have charge OF
the Eastern Shore OF Maryland, un-
der the direction Of the Maryland
League