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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
JOANNY's HOME LESSONS.
Tells About His Work Of Last Year
and Hopes for Improvement.

vacation is over, and must return
to school again. think of this with
the greatest pleasure. shall fall in
love with my teacher, and the walk
between my home and the schoolhouse
will be romantic.
Last term I had photography, writ
ing, history, grammar, mathematics,
drawing, current events and about IA
other things. This term hope shall
have about so studies.
Last term l had to study all day
and until ten o'clock at night, and
then get up at six in the morning and
go at 1t again. This term I hope I
shall have to study all night and all
day Sundays.
Nothing does a growing boy so
much good as to work his head so
much that he has no appetite, and goes
about wishing he was dead. He
ought to be made to take up at least
40 studies that will be of no use to
him whatever as man.
Last term, in order to be perfect
in my studies from day to day, had
to have the help of my father, my
mother, my brother, my sister and my
uncle Jim. My father and Uncle Jim
did the swearing for the whole crowd
of us.
This term they will all help me
again. and l shall have the aid of
grandpa and grandma besides. l think
we shall get through the work every
night by midnight.
There are boys going to private
schools who don't have more than six
studies, and who have time for recrea-
ton and sleep, but l don't envy them.
1t is such boys that grow up to be-
come pirates in the end. The way
to make a good man of a boy is to
send him to public school and cram
him SO full of knowledge that he will
go around with his eyes half shut and
his mouth wide open" Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION

The Increased use of "Toris'' for
lame back and rheumatism is causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. 1t is an almost in.
fsllible cure when mixed with Ger
txin other ingredients and taken prop
ely. The following formula is effec-
tive: "To one-half pint Of good
whiskey add one ounce of Toris Com.
pound and one ounce Syrup Sarsapa-
rills. Compound. Take in tablespoon
full doses before each meal and be-
fore retiring"
Toris compound is product Of the
laboratories Of the Globe Pharmaceu.
teal Co., Chicago, but it as we'll as the
other ingredients can be had from any
good druggist.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
"Wish ID Been a Dog"

a moment on the small, forlorn piece
of humanity standing on the wharf.
"Halloa, boy, what do you want?
cried the skipper, catching sight OF
him.
want my father. sir-Sam," re-
piled the youth, who had kept his ears
open.
The skipper got up from his seat
and eyed him
Sam, your boys asking after you,
said the skipper, grinning madly.
Hes not my boy. sir" replied Mr.
Brown, through his clenched teeth.
swell, you'd better come up and
see him." said the other. Are you
sure he isn't, SAM"
You hear what your father says,
said the skipper-("Hold your tongue,
SAM Where's your mother, boy?"
Dead, sir" whined Master Jones.
i've on'y got I'm now
A.: The skipper was kind-hearted man,
and he looked pityingly at the forlorn
little figure by his side. And Sam was
the good man of the ship and a leading
light at Dimport. *~~ =
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Or TWO EVILS =, = u ETC.
vounaster Evidently Had His Own
Idea az to the Choice.

My neighbor, writes correspondent.
has four young sons. whom he and his
wife duly lead to- church every Sun
day. Just as the sermon was about
to begin last Sunday one of the boys
was observed to look very uncomfort-
able, and, having explained the nature
Of his sufferings. was sent home. His
younger brother, in an urgent whis-
per, demanded of'his mother: "Where's
Tom gone?' / r.
Hes gone home"
What for?"
THE mother whispered, low: Hes
got toothache."
And the lad. as he sat up to listen to
the preacher, muttered. in 4 stage
whisper: Lucky dog"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

rs How would you like to come to sea
with your father?" he inquired. -
The grin of delight with which
Master Jones received this proposal
was sufficient reply.
At six in the morning they got under
way, the boy going nearly frantic with
delight as sail after sail was set, and
the ketch, with a stiff breeze, rapidly
left London behind her. Mr.. Brown
studiously ignored him.
Il can't have somersaults by that on
this ere ship, SAM. he remarked,
shaking his head: 1T amt the place
for EN-"
Il wonder at you teaching i'm such
things" said the mate, in grave dis
appreciation.
"Me?" said the hapless Sam, trem-
bling with passion.
HE must ave seen you do IT, said
the mate, letting his eye rove casually
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
By
W. w. .LACOBS1
Copyright, Dodd, Mead Company

1t was getting late in the afternoon
as Master Jones, in somewhat
famished condition, strolled up AID
gate, with a keen eye on the gutter,
In search Of anything that would serve
him for his tea. Too late, he wished
that he had saved some of the stale
bread and damaged fruit which had
constituted his dinner.
Aldgate proving barren, he turned
up into the quieter Minories, skilfully
lodging the mechanical cuff of the
constable at the corner as he passed.
He saw stranger adopt a mongrel.
les all right" said the orphan.
wistfully; mo coppers to chivvy i'm
about, and as much grub as he wants.
Wish I'd been dog"
A thought struck him just as a
stout, kindly-looking seaman passed
with couple of shipmates. 1t was a
good-natured face, and the figure was
that of a man who lived we'll. A mo.
ment's hesitation, and Master Jones,
with courage born of despair, ran
after him and tugged him by the
sleeve.
"Halloa!" said Mr.. Samuel Brown
looking round. What do you want?''
want you, father,' said Master
Jones.
Look here, my lad," exclaimed Mr.
Brown, goaded into action by inter.
cepting smile with which Mr.
Charles Legge had favored Mr.. Harry
Green, you run off home"
where do you live now?" inquired
Billy, anxiously.
Mr.. Green, disdaining concealment
slapped Mr.. Legge on the back, and
laughing uproariously, regarded Master
Jones with much kindness.
You mustn't follow me- said Sam
severely; dye hear?"
All right, father" said the boy
dutifully
And don't call me father" vocifer
ated Mr. Brown.
why not?" inquired the youth, art
lessly.
If you don't run away" said Mr.
Brown, harshly, as he turned to the
boy, Il shall give you a hiding"
"Where am to run to-" whimperec
Master Jones, lodging off and on.
Run 'ome," said Sam.
That's where I'm going" sale
Master Jones' following
Better try and give i'm the slip
Sam said Mr.. Legge, in confidential
whisper: thought it seems an unnat
ural thing to do"
'Wot's your name?"
"Billy,' was the reply.
BILLY wot?"
BILLY Jones'"
Mr.. Green's face cleared, and HI
turned to his friends with a smile o
joyous triumph. Sans face reflected
his Cwn. but Charlie Legge's was still
overcast
1T amt likely" he said, impress
sively; 1T amt likely as Sam would
go and get married twice in the same
name. is it? Put it to yourself, AIRY
you'd you?"
The unfortunate Sam said nothing
but st-Ode haunted man down Night
ingale Lane into Mapping High street
and so to the ketch Nancy Bell, which
was lying at Shrimpett's wharf. HI
stepped on board without a word, ant
only when he turned to descend tn,
forecastle ladder did his gaze rest To-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Whv He Remembered,

BY some shutting of the social
cards the clergyman and the dog fam
cier were at the same afternoon tea.
The wandering talk UNEXPECTEDLY re-
solved itself into the question: Who
were the IL sons of Jacob? Even the
cleric with the reversed collar had
forgotten, but the doggy man reeled
off the names without error, from
Reuben down to Benjamin.
The clergyman looked surprised.
"Oh, I'm not great shakes on Scrip
ture," said the man with the fox ter
riers, "but those are the names which
some chap gave to a dozen puppies
I'm willing to SELL"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
A MuItinlicitv of Fathers.

Ardyce had been learning to sing
America" at school and was trying
to teach it to brother Wayne. One
morning his father heard him shout
ing: Land where my papa died, land
where my papa died."
Ardyce interrupted: "Oh, no,
Wayne, not that way. It is Land
where our fathers died."
>Wayne's expression could not be
described as he tipped his head side
wise, and in a very surprised tone
gravely asked: 1.-TWO of 'em?"-De-
lineatOr
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs
Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY L CO.. Toledo o.
We the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, kINNAN Il MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family PILLS for constipation.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
THE YANKEE PRoDIGAL SON.
BOY Leaves Home PenntIess, Returns
e with Fatted Calf.

Ware, Mass. - Unlike the prodigal
son who returned to eat his fathers
calf, Arthur Ovens, the 19-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ovens of
this town, who disappeared the night
Of May IL, penniless and with only the
clothes he wore, returned to his home
at II o'clock one Sunday night recent
~, and brought the fatted calf with
him in the shape of pair of four
year-old steers weighing more than
5000 pounds. He also brought a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Orioin Of Muslin.

This favorite material OF the sum.
mer girl derives its name from be-
ing first made at Mosul or Moussul, a
town in Turkish Asia. From there it
was introduced into India, and first
brought to England in 1910. A few
years afterward it was manufactured
IN large quantities in France and
England, and In the present day Eng.
nsh-made muslins rival in t1nene3s the
most delicate Of gauzy muslins made
In India.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Mon Throunh Force If Grit

Louise NJ. Alcott fought poverty for
20 years, fighting it with splitting
headaches, weary limbs and aching
heart, but she made over $4,000 with
her pen and cleared all the family
debts, even those outlawed. Her grit
alone sustained her against poos
health.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Not Anxious at All.

Zone word of our language that Is
almost always misused," said the par
ticular man, lis anxious You will
hear people exclaim how anxious they
are to see a certain play, or anxious
to get a new hat, or anxious to take
trip to Europe, when they are not anx-
ious at all, but eager or DESTROYS. If
anxious were used only in the right
place We wouldn't hear it half 90
often"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
IS YOUNGEST JUDGE.
Richard J. Higgins Elected to Bench
Though Only rs Years Old.

Topeka, Kan-The youngest mem.
Der of the judiciary in the United
States probably is Richard J. Higgins,
Is years old, who was elected judge of
the court of common pleas in Wyan.
dotte county, Kansas, to fill the unex.
pired term of Judge William G. Holt,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Rewards Constantly Paid.

VS"a10S V0UotaU1Ty Vd1u.
The rewards of great living are not
external things, withheld until the
browning hour of success arrives:
they come by the way-in the con-
seriousness of growing power and
worth, of duties nobly met, and work
thoroughly done. Joy and peace arc
by the way.-Mabie.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
A Death Each Second.

The number of deaths in the world
annually is 33,333,333, or 91,954 per
day, $3.50 per hour, 60 per minute, or
one per second. It is estimated that
the population of the earth at the
present time is being increased at the
rate of about $500, 900 annually.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Tho ChanQtno Times.

Times have changed since $50 years
ago, when Halley's comet, for whose
temperance astronomers are now
looking, was in the heavens. Then the
Christian world prayed to be deltv-
cred from "the devil, the Turk and the
comet" Now it says the devil is not
as black as he has been painted, the
Turk is negligible quantity and the
comet would be rather welcome than
otherwise.-Boston Transcript.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

If Your Feet Ache or Burn
get q sc package Of Aliens Foot-Ease. It Rives
quick relief. Two million packages sold yearly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

We buy cream. Write desk No. for prices.
The Crescent Creamery Co., St. Paul.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

The blind population of Great Bri.
tain is about 10000.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
nsmmaton, allays pain, cures wind collie sc bottie
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
THE QUARREL.

Kicks.
Harry Payne Whitney the day his
own and other noted horsemen's
racers were shipped from London on
the Minnehaha, said of the death Of
racing in New York:
"A good many jockeys have been
hard hit. A jockey told me last week
very sad tale of misfortune. l lis
tened sympathetically.'
"'Ah, Joe,' said /, when man is
down, few hands are extended to him.
1.-THE jockey as he chewed a straw,
smiled bitterly.
Few hands-yes-that's right he
said, but think of the feet"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
ENGLISH HuMOR.

She-Pooh! What is kiss It is
nothing.
He-Well you once said you could
refuse me nothing, you know.-Chips,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

A tfresome speech is apt to bo q
cheerless affair.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

A poor appetite is a good thing-for
the boarding house keeper.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

4 buy ny fHrs & Hides: Write for cataloog los
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

One Thing That Will Live Forever,
PETTIT'S EYE SALVE, first box sold in
1907, 100 years ago, sales increase yearly
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
R R&j ?; &1KhE:f

has been successfully en-
ployed for over 70 years in
countless cases of Group,
Whooping Cough, Colds,
Bronchitis, Inflammation Of.
the Lungs and Chest, Pleu-
Tisy, and similar ailments.
For the sake Of your children
keep q bottle Of DR.. D. Jayne's
Expectorant in your home where
you will have It At hand In an
emergency. Sold by all druggists
in three size bottles, el.oo, Soc
and Csc.
DR.. D. Jayno'e Tonic Vefmlf1to
is the ideal worm medicine, and
an effective tonic for adults and
children alike.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18

Truth is violated by falsehood,
and it may be equally outraged by
silence-Ammiau.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
mnorfant 70 Moth

important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy fol
infants and children, and see that Il
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-18
Worth Remembering.

"How was it when the chief called
you in to lecture you that he grew
suddenly so bland and kind?"
Il slipped my hat onto his seat, and
he sat down plump upon it."-Meg.
gendorfer Plaetter.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
NOON WEDDING AT WELLINGTON
Miss Alverda Mae Edwards Become
The Bride of Mr.. John James Jolls

Miss Alverda Mae Edwards Become
The Bride of Mr.. John James Jolls
A very pretty but quiet wedding
took place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Edwards, near Milling
ton, Md, on Thursday, when their
daughter, Alverda Mae, became the
wife of Mr.. John James Jolls, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Child Jolls of
Middletown. The parlor was darkened
and lamps, hidden behind foliage,
made soft, pretty light. The wide
fireplace was banked with potted
plants, and an arch, made of foliage
and apple blossoms, under which the
nuptial knot was tied. Promptly at
the appointed hour, high noon, to the
strains of Lohengrin' s wedding march,
played by Miss Lottie J. Jolls, sister
of the groom, the bride and groom
entered the parlOr, unattended, and
the ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. H. Kuhlman, a former pastor of
the bride, Of Chesterville, Md, but
now of Baltimore, Md, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Rood. The bride wore a
beautiful brown suit with hat and
gloves to match, and carried a shower
bouquet of white carnations. A four
course luncheon was served immedi-
ately after the ceremony, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Jolls left for a trip.
They will be at home after May
1st at their new home on north Broad
street, Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
TRIGGER TOO QUICK FOR
THOROUGHFARE NECK LAD
WARNER GlNN, SON OF WALTER
CHM SHOT COLORED MAN
James Wilson Who Went to See The
CHM Family at ST. Georges Fatally
Shot by Youthful Gunner

James Wilson, colored, was
fatally shot Sunday by Warner CHM,
the seventeen year old son of Walter
CHM of near St. Georges. The latter
was we'll known in this vicinity.
Until last spring, the CHM family
were residents of Thoroughfare Neck,
Mr.. CHM being the tenant on the
farm of w. M. Bell. The real story
of the shooting accident as learned
by Coroner Galloway, is to the effect
that Wilson, who was practically
raised by the Ginn's, came to spend
Sunday at the farm. The son and
man had been out in the fields.
Returning to the kitchen, the lad had
told the colOred man that he wanted
to show him a gun. Going to the
corner, young CHM picked up the
weapon and as he turned. it went off,
the shot taking effect in the mouth
and head Of Wilson. Seeing nat he
had done, the boy hurried to St.
Georges, where he told DIR. Dewitt
what he had done and accompanied the
physician back to the house. The
man had bled considerably in the
meantime, but was still conscious
when the physician arrived. DR..
Dewitt asked Wilson if there had
been quarrel between himself and
CHM, and although unable to talk
from being shot in the mouth, the
man shook his head in the negative.
He was asked if it was an accident
and to this he nodded his head. A
short time afterward, Wilson became
unconscious, and died Sunday even
ing at the Delaware Hospital in
Wilmington to which he had been
taken. His remains will be brought
to Smyrna for interment. The
inquest will be held tomorrow after
nooI Young CHM is terribly worked
up over what he has done. The men
lad been friends for many years.
The impression is that the gun stand
ing in the corner, was cooked, and in
turning around, the trigger became
caught in the clothing of the boy and
went off. The shooting was wit
messed by Emily Read, the colored
servant, and she is stout in her
opinion that the tragedy was purely
an accident. The parents of the lad
were away from home at the time.
The tragedy has caused much sym
pathy in this vicinity were the
parties were familiarly known.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
CLERGYMEN GATHERING At
DOVER TO ELECT BISHOP
OUTLOOK TO BREAK DEADLOCK
DOES NOT SEEM BRIGHT.
Several Candidates Mentioned With a
Remote Possibility of Compromis-
ing on Some One of Them.

The outlook for the electionl of a
Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese Of
Delaware, to succeed the late Bishop
Coleman, is not bright. 1t was
announced Saturday that the session
of the special convention which will
be resumed at Christ Church Dover.
tomorrow, will, il, is believed,
end in a deadlock, as did the first
session of the convention in St. An
drew's Church, Wilmington, on Feb
ruary 18th. At the original session
twenty-seven futile ballots were
taken, the leading candidate being
Rev. Nathaniel S. Thomas, rector of
the church of the Holy Apostles,
Philadelphia, who had eleven votes,
or one short of the necessary two
thirds majority of the clergy. 1t is
said that an effort is being made to
have the clergymen agree upon a COM
promise candidate, probably in the
person Of Rev. DR.. George f. Bliss,
of Burlington, Vt. His name has
been discussed within the past few
days by the Thomas and the anti
Thomas men, but nothing definite has
been agreed upon. 1t is stated,
however, that if it shall be possible
to reach compromise that DR.. Bliss
may be the choice of the convention.
While Rev. Mr.. Thomas is still a
candidate for the bishopric, his
strength has decreased about three
votes since the last special conven-
tion. Rev. John S. Bunting, rector
Of Christ Church, near Wilmington has
removed to Macon, Ga, and two of
the original Thomas supporters are
said to have left him. 1t is probable
therefore that on the first ballot next
Thursday Rev. Mr.. Thomas will have
about eight votes. If mis- strength
shall increase, it will be on subse-
quent ballots. The candidates for
the vacant BishOpric include two of
the most prominent prelates of
Washington, D. C. namely Arehdea-
con Richard P. Williams and Rev.
DR.. Alfred Harding. Archdeacon
Williams was voted for at the original
session of the special convention.
The other clergymen who will be
voted for tomorrow aside from
Rev. Mr.. Thomas and Rev. DIR.
Bliss, will be Rev. Sidney c. Par
fridge, Missionary Bishop of Kyoto,
Japan; Rev. DR.. Lewis C. Washburn,
rector of Christ Church, Philadelphia,
and Rev. John B. Harding of Frank
ford, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1908-04-29
JOHN W. TUCKER BRANCHES OUT
Purchases The Large Clothing Busi-
ness of A. A. Friedman of Dover

Purchases The Large Clothing Busi-
ness of A. A. Friedman of Dover
John w. Tucker proprietor of the
large clothing store which bears his
name in Smyrna has acquired the
large clothing business of A. A.
Friedman in Dover and will run both
the Dover and Smyrna stores under
one head in the future. Mr.. Tucker
recently moved from Smyrna to Will
mington but still retained his cloth
ing business here. Learning that
Mr.. Friedman wished to sell out, he
took advantage of the opportunity
and with an enlarged business such as
both stores will give him, he will
devote his time to getting the busi-
ness centralized under one head.
His son Roy Tucker, who has been
going to Delaware College will
discontinue his studies and associate
himself with his father and assist
him in the enlarged enterprise. Mr..
Tucker will as soon as possible move
his family from Wilmington to Dover
where he can keep in closer touch
with both stores. His many friends
congratulate him upon his enterprise
and wish him a continuation of the
success which has marked his efforts
from the time he entered business.