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The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06
I'M TON FR
SOUTH EXPECTED
y. 8. FARMERS. ARE REcoc ocNlZlNo.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITIES
OFFERED eY WESTERN :.
CANADA,

st. Paul, MINI, Feb. 9, soo.-Pres..
ent indications are that the Canadian
Northwest will draw an exceptionally
heavy movement Of new settlers from
the United States this year. lt;should
surpass the banner record for 1907.
This is not only based on the fact
that the Americans have come to-
realize generally that the Canadian
Northwest offers splendid opportuni-
ties, but also because the railroads,
have awakened to the fact and are
offering rates to the Canadian North
west which are exceptionally favor
able. "a
The lines which lead to st. Paul
from the east and south are Offering
homeseekers' rates to the Canadian
Northwest this. year which are on 4
parity with those in existence to the
southwest for . couple of seasons.
These rates can be obtained from
any. agent Of the Canadian govern
ment, who will be pleased to give all
information possible regarding those
districts which offer the greatest in
ducements to settlers. The weather
throughout Western Canada has been
remarkably good this year. A tele-
gram from the winter wheat belt Of
Southern Alberta dated at CardstoR,
Alberta. January 29th., says:
"This winter up to January Is was
nothing short Of marvel, in fact, it
was the finest anyone can remember
for twenty-five years though there
have been others nearly as good. The
days were fine, sunny and warm with
light frosts at night. Overcoats and
gloves, etc., were discarded by most
people in the day time. There was
so little frost in the ground that post
holes could be dug without any trouble
after the first inch was broken
through. Winter wheat remained
fresh and green although there has
been no snow since the September
storm. II there is an early spring,
winter wheat should gain a great
start"
Amongst the reports of the yield
Of last year the following extracts are
taken:
H. Howe, of Magrath, Alta, writ.
Ing on November, 1907, says: Il have
20 acres in crop. so acres of wheat and
seven acres of oats. My average yield
of oats was IS bushels to the acre.
and of wheat As bushels. The value
to me was $35 per acre."
J. F. Haycock, of Magrath, writes
In November: Il had IS acres in win.
ter wheat, which went 60 bushels to
the acre; oats averaged 80 bushels.
also had IL tons of hay worth SO
per ton.. got, 600 bushels Of pota-
toes from three acres of land; l got
eight tons per acre from five acres of
sugar beet"
J. F. Bradshaw, of Magrath, had
1000 acres of winter wheat last year
which averaged 391a bushels to the
acre. The value of his farm products
per acre was: Wheat, $3.50; oats.
$11.20 and barley. $25.15.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

The vicar of the parish church at
Wellingborough, England, has been
forced to announce that there will be
no more watch-night services because
Of the presence of SO many men and
women in a state unfit for the solemn
occasion. the harm done by them be.
ing greater than the good to others.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06
New Workers Careless Regarding Wealth

Workers. carelessness in regard to
money is given by the fact that in the
care OF this one institution are more
than 100 accounts standing in the
names Of persons deceased whose
families or executors have never even
obtained letters of administration. In
view OF these figures it seems proba-
BILE that many million dollars are in
New York banks whose owners have
forgotten about them.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

The German emperor has entered
upon his tiftieth year, but is evidently,
as far as feeling and activity go, still
a young man. BY the time he has CON-
pleted another decade he will probably
be still hale and hearty and by no
means victim for the Oslerian theory.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

Old Maidhood.

-. Old Matohooo. .sxrss.s.
. Old maidhO0d, like fever, 10 thing
which. seizes those who are too weak
to resist It. Who are the most likely
victims? aCertainly one 10 the girl
who has been too much girl, and too
little a woman. Finding girlhood a
very attractive state at 49,, she has M.
ways clung to it desperately until
fading. looks force her; to zee that it
has flown from her. Then follows dis
appointment. The woman who re-
sists old maidhood is she who has
only regarded girlhood as a pleasant
prelude to bigger phase Of life. Her
zenith is to be womanhood. At 18 she
has only just entered into the contest.
at "a she Is getting into the thick Of
it. It must be many years before she
can possibly pass the meridian Of fe-
male, life, so 30, and even later, finds
her at her height, not like the other,
man not care, generally, when he
finds himself passing the period of
youth? Because he has gained in e.
perience and knowledge, has seen the
folly of youthful dreams, and learns
to see life as it is. Youth gives way
to- manhood, and, in that state, he is
content to flourish, To avoid the
stigma of old maid a woman must fix
her eyes on the things that matter in
life. She must not allow the knowl-
edge of passing youth to sour her. She
must not allow her youth to pass, but
must vigorously fight the touch of
that. arch cynic, Father Time, and try
to shine in the sphere of womanhood.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

New York is mourning the death of
its largest lobster, which it is claimed
was always kept in the aquarium This
is certainly pretty good place for lob
sters, but there is a very large class
which do not approve of water at all.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

@, Anyhow, the country is free from
the dictates of the ice man, while that
power studies how the cold weather
will forbid him to make q harvest for
next summer.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06
Tbe,..,.
} General Demand


Of the Well Informed of the World has
dways been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because it, com
ponent parts are known to them Is be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir IF SIENNA, che California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success. :
z That d one of many reasons Why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir,o of SIENNA is gwen
the preference by the Well Informed.
70 get it. beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for iaals
.by q leading druesis Pr;es 6ft1 sas
- booe,l y. ~ Z. II
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06
Enforced the Court Rules.

The Hon. Champ Clark gives an
amusing instance of the manner in
which q newly appointed magistrate
I'm a Nevada town once enforced the
rules Of his court.
"A witness, who had been severely
damaged in a street row, was put
upon the stand.
Hold up. your right hand!" COM
manded his honor.
i: II cant do it, calmly, replied the
witness.
What do you mean by saying that
you can't hold up your right hand?''
'roared the judge.
II was shot in that hand,' explained
the witness in more respectful tone.
~ Then hold up. your; left hand!"
called out the Judge. j
: s''I was shot in that hand, too" meek:
ly responded the witness. :'~>'' .<'.. >
= His honor glared at the" witness in
silent rage for: a moment. Then he
yelled: .. ':. <-...-.
! Hold up 4 leg and let it go at
that! No man can be sworn In this
court unless he holds up something.' .
Sunday Magazine.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

The liquor men say that Americans
every year spend less money for liquor
than for chewing gum, proprietary
medicines, candy, perfumes and hair
oil. However, Americans simply must
have hair Oil. :.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06
FINE RECIPE FOR COLDS.

Mix two ounces of Glycerine with
half pint Of good whiskey and one half
ounce Of Concentrated Oil of Pine
This latter is a product of the Globe
Pharmaceutical Co. of Dayton, Ohio.
and comes In halt ounce walls and
packed in air tight cases. Any drug
gist should have it. This simple
mixture is to be used in doses of a
teaspoonful to tablespoonful four
times day. The bottle should be
we'll shaken each time.
To refuse to yield to others when
reason or a special cause require it
is mark Of pride and Stiffness
Thomas Kempis.
"6rown's Bronchial Troches"
are helpful to singers, teachers and
clergymen for clearing the voice. Con-
tain nothing harmful. -
You will be surprised to find how
much good there is in the world II
you'll sit up and take notice.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06
A. Word From Josh VIE.

-: "A WoTu From Josh Wise.
Look on tn bright side. Ell We be-
come baldheaded We kin set in th'
front row."
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT 10 guapsnteod to curo anv ans>
Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding PIotruding Piles q
Sto IL days or money refunded. GOc.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

Every misfortune can be subdued
by patience.-Socrates.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

Bromises wass like pie crust, hart te
liff upon. y .~ .>.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUINiNE"
That 10 LAXATIvB BROMO QUfNINE. Look for
the oisnstare ct =: ". GROVE. USE tho WoGd
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06
Italian ProI,v,erb.

Beware the geese when the fpx,
preaches s.s 49, 5sss
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-03-06

Peace hass Ids victims der same Al
war.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06
DEMONSTRAT|ONOFF VENEZUELA COAST
 CONTINUES
LIGHTS GO OUT QUICKLY AT LAGUATRA WHEN DUTCH
 SHIP APPEARS
Netherlands Apparently Playing Upon Nerves of venezuelans Residing Along Seashore-London Despatch Says That America Will Support Holland.

WILLEMSTAD December 5.-Hav- ing been unable to obtain an amicable settlement of its outstanding differences
 with Venezuela, the Netherlands gov ernment has begun a naval demonstra. tion off the coast of the South Ameri- can republi and, since, Wednesday. yes sels flying the Dutch flag have steamed from Puerto Cabello to La Guira at dS'ance of three thousand yards from shore.
 T-e battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk and cruisers Gelderland and Friesland are engaged in the operation, which, it is said, will continue indefinitely. The Van Heemskerk arrived yesterday morn ing, bringing the above news. Two cruisers had proceeded to Maracaibo, it was said, though the officers observed secrecy concerning the movements of the vessels. The Heemskerk win re lieve tn Gelderland at Maraeaibo Mon day.
 With steam up in all her boilers the Heemskerk arrived at Laguaira at 5 9 clock this morning. As soon as she was sighted all lights in the city were From the deck of the ship could be seen guns ashore, point ing toward the battIeship which was kept ready for action. The Heemskerk 'emained but one day of Laguiara and hen proceeded up the coast.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06

annex all South and Central America
 and without asking the permission O
 the Kaiser either.
 France hopes some day to consolidat'
 big empire in Africa, which will in clude Algeria, Tunis and Morocco. Il she succeeded she would dominate tn, Mediterranean.
 The great ambition of Russia is to acquire a great port which will be open all the year round At present all the chief Russian ports are blocked with ice for months during each year. The Russian dream is that the Czar will eventually capture Constantinople and annex large part of the Sultan s do- minions.
 If the British Empire becomes too weak to interfere, and Germany wore busily engaged in America, the CzaI : gray-coated soldiers might march into the capital of the Turks.
 Our little friends and present allies, the Japanese, are in the same position as the Germans. Their country IS not large enough for all the population. Statesmen and travellers who ought to know allege' that the Japanese hope to obtain possession of Australia some day, and found new empire of the chrysan themum under the southern cross. There might be a new empire in the Balkans some day. If Servia, Bulgaria, and were to combine. Then in- stead of being petty states of no ac- ,ount they would become power to be .eckoned with.
 In the same way, if Denmark, Sweden md Norway were to join together, there night be an empire of Scandinavia in he future.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06
LITTLE PU II IS
 ENTHRONEO IN
 STATE
THREE-YEARoLD BOY GRAvELY roDDLEs UP TO SEAT ON
 CHINA'S THRONE
Imperial Baby Spurns Assistance, Save When His Tiny Form Must Be Clad in Various Robes for Ceremonies, Are Witnessed by coolies.

PEAIN, December 5.-The ceremoa,
 Of the enthronement of the Empero
 today was one of striking interest. I included obeisance to the tablets of tn,
 dead emperor and empress dowagcr, ant ] prostrations before the infant emperor
 the three-year-old son of Prince Chun
 who formally took the throne. | The imperial declaration for the func ton was arranged at the palace yester | day. 1t ordered that music for the oc
 casion be prepared, but that not sin.
 gle note be played; this because of the
 mourning of the court for their alte
 majesties. The troops entered the eastern gate of the palace at clock this morning. They took up their re- spective positions inside, and the high officials of the empire began to arrive. At l o'clock, not less than $50 car riages, together with vast number of sedan chairs, resplendent and bril- liant in the winter sunshine, were wait ing outside the palace for the ceremon- ies to come to an end.
 The function began by the princes of the imperial family and high officials of the empire kow-towing to the me morial tablets of their late majesties. After this they all kow.towed in turn to Pu Vi. Pu Nj then offered sacri- fee before the tablets of the emperor and dowager empress. After this he was relieved of his dress of mourning an clad in d diminutive imperial gar ment embroidered with the imperial dragon. His nurses performed this du- ty with great attention and care. Thus arrayed, the toddling emperor ascend. cd the throne amid a fanfare of drums, bells and frecrackers
 He made his way alone and showed no hecd of assistance From the throne Pu-Yi kow.tow to his, stepmother Dowager Empress Yehonala He then received the kow-tows while still on the throne, of all the princes and of. ficials present. This over, he descended and was again clad in his little dress of mourning.
 The ceremony took place in the throne hall of the Forbidden City. The officials present were selected with i great care and were the highest in the empire.
 According to an old established GUS tom, number of coolies, men from the | lowest walks of life, were brought into .he sacred precincts of the Forbidden | City to act as witnesses.
 Soldiers played but an ineonspicuous part in the proceedings.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06
| CONVENTIONS ARE INVITED ID
 GLOBE !
BANKERS CONVENTION AND THE MINING CONGRESS URGED
 TO MEET HERE.
Mayor Kinney, President Ewing of the Chamber of Commerce and President Mccarthy of Saguaro Club Press the Claims of This City.

Determined efforts are being made to have Globe recognized as convention city.
 Yesterday, telegrams were sent out by Mayor Kinney, President Ewing of the Globe Chamber of Commerce, and President Mccarthy of the Saguaro club, inviting the bankers convention and the Amarican mining congress to come to Globe for their meeting next year.
 The telegrams read as follows: "The Territorial Bankers Association,
 now in session at Bisbee, Ariz. "The city of Globe, through it's may or and the Globe Chamber of Commerce sends greeting and extends cordial in vitation to hold your next annual ses- sion in our city. We win make it pleas ant, profitable and interesting for you.
 "ALFRED KINNEY,
 Mayor of the City of Globe
 "JAS. EWING,
 Pres. Chamber of Commerce. - ITO the American Mining Congress,
 now in session at Pittsburg, Pa. ''The city of Globe, through its may or and Chamber of Commerce, sends greetings and wishes for you many hap py, useful and successful meetings. Re. gret profoundly that local mining ac- tivity prevents the city from sending representative and extends the invita- tion and confident hope, that in your wisdom you may select Globe as your next meeting place.
 ALFRED KINNEY,
 Mayor of Globe.
 "JAS EWING,
 Pres. Chamber of Commerce. 1" ''To the Arizona Bankers Association,
 in session at Hsbee, Ariz
 "The Saguro club sends its compli- ments, extends an invitation to hold your next meeting in the city of Globe, assures you freedom of it's premises, wild eat performance and hopes you will have good time at Bisbee.
 "M. NJ 'CARTHY, President. v
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06
THE EMPIRES OF THE FUTURE
What Will the Next Two Hundred Years
 Bring Forth7

It is somewhat astonishing to think that less than 200 years ago not one of the big empires of today existed, with the solitary exception of China, Japan was never mentioned the United States did not exist as separate Power; Rus sia was not considered of much account and even the British Empire had not really started out on its career, for it did not include India, Australia, Can ada, New Zealand, nor a rood of Afr. ca. As for the German Empire it is not yet forty years old.
 As the big empires of today have sprung up within 200 years, it is quite possible that another couple of centur- ies or even a much less space of time, may see equally amazing changes in the political map of the world.
 Germany is constantly being accused of wish to go to war for the sake of new territory. To do the Kaiser and his subjects bare justice it must be ad- mtted that they do not want war for glory.
 But the population of the German Empire is already too big for the coun- try. In generation or two there will not be room enough for the people in the father-land.
 This is why the kaiser wishes to found new overseas empire He would not object to a portion of the British empire, provided he could get it.
 But his pet idea is to establish big, new German empire in South and Cen tral America, starting with Venezuela, and taking in Chile and Peru, and spreading out to the limitless pampas of the Argentine. The Republics them selves are not strong enough to resist effectively powerful invasion
 All that prevents the Kaiser s con quest in South America is the strong objection of the United States that he should do anything of the sort.
 Many level-headed Americans consid- CT it certain that the day will dawn when the States will join with Canada, and then either conquer or peacefully
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06
S00 CITY GOES DOWN WITH
 CREW
WRECKAGE WASHING ASHORE AT ST. JOHNS TELLS HOW
 VESSEL PERIsHED
Steamer, Carrying Twenty Eight Men On Way to New Orleans from Chicago Is Pounded to Pieces by Gale Of the New Foundland Coast

ST.J0HNS, New Foundland. Dee. }. -Wreckage which came ashore at Cape Race leaves little room for doubt that the sturdy litle steamer Soo City. which for twenty years piled as an excursion vessel on the Great Lakes, went down with her crew in gale that dashed the New Foundland coast two days this week.
 The steamer was in command of Cap tain John G. Dillon, of Brooklyn, form erly commander of the United States Government Transport Missouri.
 The exact number of the crew is in doubt. It is known, however that no less than eighteen men were on board and it has ben reported that the crew was increased recently to twnty- men.
 The Soo City was sold recently by the Indiana Transportation company to Fe- lix Jackson of velasco, Texas, and was being taken to New Orleans, where it had been planned to put her into ser vice betwen that city and Texas ports. She carried no passengers. She was first to have been overhauled in New York, and for that purpose had been consigned to Agent T. II. Franklin in that city.
 The Soo iCty sailed from Michigan City on November l, and reached Og densburg, N. T., on November II. At that port she took on coal and added four men to her crew. Up to that time, the steamer was in charge of Captain F. V. Bority of Milwaukee, but at Og- densburg, the command was turned over to Captain Dillon. She was last report ed at Quebec, November 14.
 A week later, when nothing had been heard from her, much anxiety was felt. and, on Monday last, the vessel Was listed by the maritime exchange as among the missing. The steamer s first mate was John Casey, of Chicago.
 Today deck cabin and fittings and sixteen life preservers came ashore. These all bore the name 500 City or other marks identifying them as be- longing to the lake steamer. During the day life buoys, deekboards and other gear unquestionably belonging to the steamer, were washed ashore.
 The Soo City was of AS tons, net, and was built at West Bay City, Mich, in 1888. She was valued at $35,000 and hailed from Chicago.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06
FINDS TWO DIAMONDS IN GIZzARD or GOOSE

BELOIT, Wis, December 5.-It was the goose that ate the diamond instead of the one that laid the golden egg.
 Mrs. Outward Cornelius of this city was preparing goose dinner and her little daughter asked for the gizzard.
 The child took it and upon open. ing found two diamonds and a piece of gold.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-06
CASTRO ''sALrED,, PUB

PARIS, December 5.--Some newspa- pers here express the belief that Presi- dent Castro has dserted Venezuela for ever. They say that for years he has been sending money to England and France, where they estimate he has 560, 100000 deposited
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
NUMEROUS
IRREGULARITIES
Still Bradstreet Finds the Gen.
eral Business Tone Is
Cheerful.
NEXT YEARS OUTLOOK GOOD
Whole snlers Report n Scarcity of
Cotton Goods-Warm Weather Re-
tards Retail Trade in tho
South aud We
Improveme nts Confined.

New York. Now 27.-Bradstreet's state
Of trade tomorrow will say:
Wholesale trade, crop and Industrial
developments are generally in the direc-
ton of Improvement. there is less idle
machinery and the tone of affairs gen
orally is still cheerful, but there are nu-
tnerous irregularities noted in conditions
In different sections and Industries The
situation as a whole therefore lacks
some OF the uniformity which character
ICED 1t some time ago. Most optimism and
strength is exhibited IN the leading lines
of domestiCe manufacture and wholesale
trade. particularly as to the outlook for
next year and manufacturers ire buying
more freely of most raw materials, while
wholesalers report evidences of scarcity
In many lines, especially cotton goods
for spring and later delivery next year
In retail trade there is good deal of
irregulaity. though the advent OF rains
and SHOWS followed by colder weather.
helped to improve conditions. as the
week advanced. Southern trade, how
ever. was rather dull throughout due to
warm weather and the low prices OF
cotton and even IN parts Of the West as
well as the entire eastern half OF the
country retail buying might be better.
n the latter sections the Improvement in
Industry Is as vet too recent to have
reached down to and affected retail
trade. and while a good holiday trade ia
being prepared for, expectations are
keyed higher as to next springs trade
than for the balance of the present year.
Business failures for the week ending
November rs number 1913 against 27S last
week rs in the like week Of 1907.