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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
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Police Constable C 40 paced slowly
up Wrapping High street in the cool
of the evening. The warehouses were
closed and the street almost denuded
of traffic. He addressed a short and
stern warning to a couple of youths
and pointed out-with the toe of his
boot-the undersirability of the curb
stone as seat to a small maiden of
five. With his white gloves in his
hand he swung slowly along, monarch
Of all he surveyed.
His complacency and the air with
which he stroked his red mustache
and side-whiskers were insufferable.
Mr.. Charles Primer, ships fireman,
whose bosom friend C 40 had pinched,
to use Mr.. Primers own expressive
phrase, week before for causing a
crowd to collect, eyed the exhibition
with sneering wrath. The injustice
Of locking up Mr. Johnson, because q
crowd Of people whom he didn't know
from Adam persisted in obstructing
the pathway had reduced Mr. Primer
to the verge Of Madness For a time
he kept behind C 40 and contented
himself with insulting but inaudible
whiskers.
The constable turned up a little al
ley-way between two small pieces OF
waste ground, concerning the desir-
ability and value of which as building
sites notice board was lurid with
adjectives. Mr.. Pinner was still be-
hind; he was man who believed in
taking what life could offer him at the
moment, and something whispered to
him that if he lived a hundred years
he would never have such another
chance of bonneting that red-whis-
kered policeman. There were two or
three small houses at the end of the
alley, but the only other living person
in it was a boy of ten. He looked to
be the sort Of boy who might be
trusted to smile approval on Mr.. Pin
ner's contemplated performance.
G 49's first thought was that chin
ney had fallen, and his one idea was
to catch it in the act He made a
desperate grab even before pushing
his helmet up, and caught Mr.. Primer
by the arm.
"Leggo," said that gentleman, strug
Cling.
"Ho," said C 40, crimson with wrath,
as he pushed his helmet up. Now
you come along O me, my lad"
Mr.. Primer, regretting the natural
impulse which had led to his undoing
wrecked himself free and staggered
against the fence which surrounded
the waste ground. Then he ducked
sideways, and as C 40 renewed his in
vitation, coupled with a warning con-
corning the futility Of resistance,
struck him full and square on the
temple.
The constable went down as though
he had been shot. His helmet rolled
off as he fell, and his head struck the
pavement. Mr.. Primer, his taste for
bonneting policemen all gone, passed
the admiring small boy at the double,
and then, turning the corner rapidly,
slackened his pace to something less
conspicuous.
He reached his home, small house
in narrow turning off Cable street,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16

the machine and calling for moro
sheaves of the wheat.
Hurry up, boys! Let's get this job
done. I am beating you to it," he
laughingly shouted as Mcdonald and
two helpers renewed efforts to over
whelm him with the bound grain.
Gulick turned to look at Mcdonald,
took step forward and tripped. Some
say a rope caught his foot. At all
events, he plunged head foremost into
the machine. g.
He screamed as he fell The horror
stricken men working with him stood
helplessly by.
Gulick threw out his arm as he de-
scended. This was first caught by the
grinding burrs. Slowly he was drawn
into the machinery, screaming.
Each succeeding revolution OF the
wheels brought him closer and closer
to his death, and with each inch of ap-
broach to the awful opening his
screams grew more frantic.
His arm was crushed to the wrist,
the elbow, the shoulder, and then the
ucdu was uId"u III anu Ills lace anu
scalp torn and mutilated beyond recog-
milton.
Overcoming the paralysis of terror,
Mcdonald and his helpers shut of the
engine and stopped the thresher and
set to work to release Gulick, now un-
conscious. So tightly was he wedged
in between the disks that it required
half an hours work to dislodge his
mangled body.
He was still breathing when taken
out and was hurried to hospital, but
all hope of saving his life was aban-
doned by the surgeons as soon as they
saw his condition. He died soon after
reaching the hospital.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
When Collar Has Made a Line.

When the line of the collar is seen
on the neck and will not come off, it
is time to do something definite to re-
move the discoloratiSh of the skin.
It is often effective to apply perox-
ide of hydrogen with bit of absorb
ent cotton. Dab it on at night after a
most thorough washing of the neck in
hot soap suds. Leave it on all night
and scrub again thoroughly with hot
soap suds in the morning, rinsing off
with cold water. Repeat this every
night till the stain or line disappears.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
haroesses Self in Shafts.

Alton, nl.-Charles Rodemeyer, q
former wagon manufacturer, moved
his family and household effects from
Sixth and Abby street, Alton, to IN.
other house a block away.
Rodemeyer, In a fit of compassion
for the horse hauling the loads in
such warm weather, unhitched the ami
NAL anu himself took hold of the
shafts. ..o. = .. .----..:.:
He said he was able, to stand It..
and wished e sa1s tho ho~seaeah.
After three hours work in the har.
ness he had all Of the household goods
moved. He made about dozen trims.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
Dancer In Poisonous Ribbons.

' Poisonous ribbons are the latest foe
to the health of the occupants of the
nursery. Danger may Turk unseen in
the pretty bows that decorate the
baby's bonnet. Il have little girl
eight months old, for whom have
made some pretty white hoods and
capes, which I trim with soft satin
bows" writes correspondent of the
London Daily Mail. Last Wednesday
l was trimming one with apple green
ribbon purchased from one of the best
shops in London. The child got hold
of a short piece and sucked it, with
the result that half an hour after she
had commissions and was very i'll all
night. Had she been a weakly child
the green coloring matter would prob.
ably have killed her."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
Australia's Famous American.

In Melbourne the American sailors
saw the style and title of famous
countryman of theirs, Capt. Freeman
Cobb. It was he who in the early
sos established the coaching firm Of
Cobb & Co., which became a house
hold word all over Australia. There
were few railways at that time, and
Cobb's six.h0rsed coaches became the
regular means, Of communication be-
tween Melbourne and Ballarat, Bendi-
go and most Of the other up-cQuntrt
gold fields. That cute Yankee, Capt.
Freeman Cobb, who. saw the ~oppor-
<tunity and grasped 1t, soon returned
to America with a, handsome fortune;
but Cobb & Co. is still 1T the head Of
the coaching business in Australia.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
Keen Garments haended.

Remember the truth of the old say
ing, "A stitch in time saves nine," and
mend any worn places or torn parts
in all garments before sending them to
the laundry, and the time added to the
life of the garments will more than
repay you. What is only small hole
in a garment before it is sent to the
laundry oftentimes will be a fafr-sized
rent when 1t returns. = t.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16

Il EFORE it
frocks
affair." sable
quilts.
of folded
the silk
with
quilts.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
Drawing Threads for Hemstitching


Hemstitching forms a pretty and
dainty finish for household linens, but
many women hesitate undertaking to
do it, because of the difficulty in draw
ing the threads. If a piece of white
soap is rubbed over the portion of
goods from which the threads are to
be pulled, there will be no difficulty
in drawing them. When making the
round perforations for eyelet embroi-
derry hold piece of soap under the
linen and pass the stiletto through the
material into the soap. This will make
a more even hole and will impart q
slight stiffness to the material sur
rounding it. This will insure the
making of even, perfect embroidery.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16

safely, and, throwing himself into a
chair, breathed heavily, while his wife,
whose curiosity at seeing him home
At that early hour would not be denied,
piled him with questions.
Mr.. Primer, still intent on footsteps,
grumbled something beneath his
breath, and the baby being awakened
out of its first sleep and brought down
stairs, they contemplated each other
for some time with offensive curiosity.
Until next morning Mr.. Primers odd
reasons for his presence suflced, but
when he sat still after breakfast and
showed clearly his intention to re-
main, his wife insisted upon others
less insulting to her intelligence. Mr..
Primer, prefacing his remarks with
an allusion to lifelong adherence
of red whiskers, made a clean breast
of It,
1T served him right" said his wife,
judicially, but it'll be six months for
you If they nab you, Charlie. You'll
ave to make up your mind to a quiet
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16

to tell 'em at the station he'd been
knocked down. Some of EN- don't
I'll just keep my eyes open when
I'm out"
II don't think you ought to go out,
said his wife.
She picked up paper again, and
regarded him furtively. Then she bent
over it, and slowly scanned the pages
until sudden Mortified gasp drove the
roses from Mr.. Primers cheek and
prepared him for the worst.
"Wot is it?'' he stammered
Mrs. Primer folded the paper back
and, motioning him to silence, read as
follows:
"A violent assault was committed
last night on policeman down al
Wrapping, who was knocked down by
seafaring man until he got conclusion
Of the brain, The injured constable
states that he can identify the man
that attacked him, and has given full
description of him at the police sta
ton, where search is now being made
for him. The public houses are being
watched"
You'll be quite safe indoors" sale
his wife, whose plan was now per
fected. THE only thing is, people u
wonder what you're staying indoors
all day for"
Mr.. Primer took his pipe out of his
mouth and stared at her blankly.
"Whitewash the kitchen ceiling,
she said, suddenly.
low long would that take?" de
manded her lord, who was not fond o.
embarrassing.
Then you could put bit of paper
in this room," continued Mrs. Primer
"and put them shelves in the corner
what you said you'd do. That would
take some time
1T would" agreed Mr.. Primer, eyint
her disagreeably.
and was thinking" said his wife
IF got sugar box from the grocer:
and two pairs O. wheels you coult
make the baby a nice little peram
bulator'
Seems to me" began the aston
ished Mr.. Primer.
while you're doing those things II
try and think of some more" inter
rupted his wife,
The baby was crying, the breakfas
things were not washed, and Their,
were several other hindrances t,
journalistic work.
Mr.. Primer said that all wall papers
were alike to him, and INDUCED il
dreary speculations as to where tn,
money was to come from. Mrs. Pin
ner, who knew that they were saving
fast owing to his enforced seclusion
smiled at his misgivings.
He papered the room that day afte
a few choice observations on the price
of wall paper, and expressed his opin
ion that in a properly governed coun
try the birth of administered police
men would be rendered an impos
sibility. To the compliments of hi
workmanship bestowed by the gratifie,
Mrs. Primer he turned deaf ear.
There was nothing in the paper mex
morning, Mrs. Primers invention be
ing somewhat fatigued, but sh
promptly quelled her husbands Joy b,
suggesting that the police authorize
were lying low in the hope of lullin,
him into sense of false security
wait till I've seen the paper" sh
protested.
"Wot's the good of seeing the pa
PERI" replied Mr.. Primer. I'VE know
as 'e's in bed, and it seems to m
while 'e's in bed is my time to be out
/ shall keep a lookout Besides, Nv
Just 'ad an idea; I'm going to shaw
my mustache of. I ought to ha
thought of it before
He went upstairs, leaving his wifi
wringing her hands below. So. fl
from the red policeman being in bed
she was only too well aware that b
was on duty in the district, with ever,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
PLANNING Girl'. Winter Dress.

When buying the material for your
girls winter school dresses buy
enough material to make boomers to
match each dress. When made full
the bloomers will furnish enough body
so that petticoats will not have to be
worn. This in itself is an economy, as
it will save the laundry and will save
the wear and tear on the underclothes.
The bloomers:a also provide a great
deal of.warmth and ALLOW more free
dom of movement than do pettic0ats,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16

This illustration sho>ys chic neck
arrangement especially becoming to
young and pretty faces. The stock is
extremely high and around it is tied
a band of ribbon with how and ends
on left side just under the ear. The
ribbon must be wide enough to cover
stock and hold in place the frill Of
lace next the face.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16
Put Water in Shoes.

If the cap of the shoe Is too small or
stiff, so that the wearer suffers, put
water in the shoe SO that it viii stay
in the heel. set@in dish over night,
and put on ih~the morning, keep on
until dry, and 1t will shape to your
foot.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16

II. sr' FeSr Drives Out love. 'A'
:. No one loves the man whom .hS
fears.-Aristotle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-10-16

Wonderful" said Mrs. Primer,
nervously. "Lifelike, call it."
The fireman watched the crowd pass
up the road, and then he turned and
regarded her.
would you like to hear what I call
it," he Numbered.
mot before the baby, Charlie"
quavered Mrs. Primer, drawing back.
The fireman regarded her silently,
and his demeanor was so alarming
that she grabbed Charles Augustus
Primer suddenly from his cradle and
held him in front Of her.
you've KEEP me here" said Mr.. Pin.
ner, in voice which trembled with self
pity, "for near three week. For three
weeks I've wasted my time, my little
spare time, and my money In making
perambulators and whitewashing and
papering, and all sorts of things. I've
been the larfng stock O. this house
and I've been worked like q convict.
Wot ave you got to say for yourself"
"Wot do you mean?" inquired Mrs.
Primer, recovering herself. Il amt
to blame for what's in the paper, am
1? How was l to know that the DO.
liceman as died wasn't your police
man."
. Mr.. Primer eyed her closely. but she
met his gaze with eyes honest and
clear as those of child. Then, real
izing that he was wasting precious
time, he picked up his cap, and as
c 40 turned the corner with his prize,
set OF in the opposite direction to
spend IN the usual manner the brief
remnantzof the: leave which remained
to him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21
MINISTER IS
BADLY HURT
SHOULDER DlsLocATED AND
ARM BROKEN DURING lNITIA-
TON TO MASONRY.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Nav. 20
Rev. Garland Riggan, pastor of thu
First Baptist Church at Louisa, Ky,
is in a serious condition, the result Of
being initiated into the Masonic order
His shoulder was Hislocated and ona
arm broken. DR.. Marcum, the attend,
ing physician, says his injury, while
OF serious nature, will not result ia.
tally.
The accident that befell Rev. Mr..
Riggan recalls in the minds of Hunt.
ington people similar accident whlca
terminated in more tragic manner,
some twenty years ago, when Rev.
Johnson. pastor of the NJ. E. Church,
South, of this city. was killed while
undergoing the inlatory ordeal in the
Huntington lodge of the Masonic or.
der. The accident created a great sen.
sation at the time, and was discussed
throughout the country, newspapers
running many columns of matter re.
gardtag the minister's tragic death.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21

istrat!on; that the speaker would
have the power to prevent such leg.
lslation and that. If TAFT hopes to see
his policies carried out ne must try
to secure the election of a friendly
speaker.
Speaker Cannon's friends of coursc.
deny that he is opposed to any whole
some laws demanded by the Republi.
can platform. it is the general belief
that word has been sent to Judge
Taft that he need fear no opposition
from Cannon as Speaker of the new
Congress.
There is a story in Congressional
circles that Speaker Cannon promised
President Roosevelt year or two
ago that the House would pass Ger.
tain important bills and that the con,
tract was carried out to the letter.
Possibly he and Taft may agree on a
line of action.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21
BIG HOTELS ALL TANNED
EVER SINCE THE ELECTION THEY
BEEN ENJOYING UNPREcE.
DENIED BUSINESS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21-Proprietors
and managers of the leading hotels
along Broadway and Fifth avenue are
at loss to account for the unpre
cedented rush of patronage they have
been enjoying for the last three weeks
Their hotels have been filed to their
capacity. and hundreds of persons
have been turned away and COMPEL
ed to seek quarters in more modest
hosteIries.
Apparently the tide OF travel set In
toward New York the week preceding
the Horse Show. At first hotel men
were disposed to attribute the rush
to that function. but upon lnvestigl-
tion they found this was not tle case.
The Waldorf-Astorla has been filed
to Overlooking since the day before
the Vanderbilt Cup race, and each
evening its room clerks have been
kept busy finding accommodations for
their overflow.
The same applies to the Knicker-
booker, Astor, St. Regis and Plaza.
as well as to less pretentious hostel
ries along Broadway. The Knicker
booker rented IT'S last room at ;
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, while the
Actor clerks spent the evening in
telephoning ab9ut town for rooms for
those unable to get rooms there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21
SAYS MISS ELKlNs REFUSED
Might Have Married Duke Without
Position as Royal Hishness.

ROMB. Nov. 2O.-The Italian press
is daily growing mUl I resentful to.
ward the newspapers of America for
their. comment on the affairs of the
Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katner.
ine Elkins, daughter of Senator FL
kins, OF West Virginia. The latest
Italian contribution appears in Italy
Abroad, a review edited by Signor
Pellegrini, who was secretary to ex-
Premier Zanardelli. 1t is written by
Signor Mantegazzo. staunch Mon
archist, who is supposed TO be the
mouthpiece of the Court, and says in
part:
"The Duke of the Abruzzi would al
ready have married Miss Elkins with.
out giving her the rank of royal high
ness If she had been satisfied simply
to become his wife. This, however,
she refused, not understanding that a
girl in her position in Europe would
not have objected. Americans are con-
WINGED that their dollars can buy even
relationship with one of the Oldest
reigning houses Of Europe"
Washington, Nov. 2O.-In connec-
ton with The recens speculative re-
ports concerning the Abruzzl.Elkins
engagement. the authorltatiev state
ment comes from the Italian Ambassa-
dor:
That the Embassy never had any
thing to do or ever interfered in this
affair, which is stricrry private; that
his Royal Highness. the Duke Of
Abruzzi, was in fact the Ambassadors
guest, but that the parents never met
even in social or informal way at
the Embassy; that no family gather.
ing took place there, and that no an.
nouncement was ever made at or by
the Embassy, which is without any in
formation whatever on the subject"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21
AT HOME IN WINTER.

When winter winds are piercing
chill, and the old stove once more you
FILL your thoughts go on to spring.
time fair, when honeysuckles scent
the air; and while yon harbor thoughts
prospective. view your old house in
perspective, and then and there you
quick decide, with Aurora Paint its
age to hide. AurOra Mixed Paint pre-.
serves the wood from decay. 1t is an
honest lead and Il paint. Manufac.
tured by The Marietta Paint and Col.
or Co., Marietta, Ohio. Sold by NJ D.
Christie. Druggist, Fairmont. w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21
STRAIGHT SHOT
BY EILLOGG
Was sRl 60 BY JOHN D. ROCK
EFELLER ON STAND TODAY
IN OIL CASE.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2O.IFire flew at
iiie iirst stroke Of Prosecutor Frank
kellogg to-day when the Government
ITS chance to cross-exsmine John
b Rockefeller, the genius of the
Standard Oil Trust, the dissolution of
which Is aimed at in a hearing now
being conducted before Commissioner
Ferris. Following little preliminary
shrmish designed to give the oil king
opportunity to get on record as declar-
ing once more tnnt he was not active
sengaged In the oil business, Attor-
ney kellogg plunged at the heart Of
ockefelleris direct testimony.
HDo you consider hazardous, Mr..
Rockefeller. any business which start
ing In 1882 with capital Of S67,OOO.-
600 has paid dividends amounting to
s5si 100000 and accumulated a sur
plus of 100000. OOO?" asked Mr.. Kel-
logg. 81 do not consider that the
amount Of money made In any bust
ness has anything to do with whether
or not it is hazardous" replied MIR.
Rockefeller
Three times Rockefeller was asked
! successfully questions concerning the
apportionment of cash, property and
trust certificates since the promulga.
ton agreement Of 1882. 81 decline to
answer unless counsel for the Govern.
ment insists, in which case will an
sver." was the stereotyped reply Of
the witness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21
JUNGLE JOE"
HAS NO CINCH
FRIENDS DECLARE HIS ELEc.
TON AS SPEAKER OF NEXT
HOUSE Is ASSURED.
BUT THEY WOULD FEEL BETTER
ne PREslDENT-ELEcr WOULD
SPEAK OUT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Frlends
OF Uncle Joe" Cannon declare his
election as speaker of the 6lst con.
gress is practically assured, but they
would feel better If the coast were err.
tirely clear. The cloud now mo larg.
er than mans hand" that may nos.
sibly develop storm, represents
President-elect Taft in the situation.
Cannon's friends say the only thing
that could endanger his chances wouli
be the opposition OF. Taft. They mc.
cess to believe that the new presl.
dent will not take part in the speaker.
ship contest and yet they would feel
much relieved If he should say so.
They say It is doubtful whether Taft
could defeat Cannon, and that even
should be make the attempt and win
he would find his victory unprofitable.
The point they make is that the Taft
policies would be opposed through.
cut the next congress by the dis.
gruntled friends of Cannon.
From the Taft point of view, the
argument is made that Cannon is op.
posed to measures that Taft considers
necessary TO the success Of his admin,
4 . + q F. = H.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-11-21

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