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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

The ship soon Joined the West Gulf
blockading squadron, which was undor
command of Rear Admiral David G.
Farragut. She continued on patrol
and blockade duty in the Gulf of Mex
leo and participated in the battle of
Mobile, when Farragut made his ia
nous entry into Mobile bay.
Mr.. Tallman was then transferred to
the U. S. S. Richmond, bearing the
pennant of Acting Rear Admiral Her.
vey K. Thatcher, who had assumed
command of the gulf squadron. After
a few months service on the Rich
mond he was transferred to the U. S.
trella was at about the same time
made the flagship of Rear Admiral
Thatcher. Mr.. Tallman was promoted
and rated sailmaker's mate. He
spent year cruising in the gulf and
visiting various ports.
He was then honorably discharged
from the service.
On June "a, 1876, Mr.. Tallman
again enlisted in the navy. Six
months later he was made warrant
officer, with grade of sailmaker.
In January, 1873, he was assigned
to duty on the U. S. S. Ossipee, on
board which vessel he cruised in the
Caribbean sea. At Portsmouth, N. H.,
in November, 1879, he was assigned to
the U. S. S. Ticonderoga, which was
detailed on special service and carried
important dispatches. In June, 1879,
Mr.. Tallman was detached from the
Ticonderoga and placed on waiting or
ders until December, when he was or
dered on duty on the U. S. R. S. Wa
bash, at the Boston navy yard.
In January, 1887, he went to the
United States navy yard at Boston.
He was assigned to duty in the store
keepers department, and remained
there until July, 1890, when he was
placed on waiting orders.
In April, 1891, he was ordered to
the U. s. S. Marion as fleet sailmaker
to Rear Admiral G. E. Belknap. With
the Marion as flagship Admiral Bel
KNAPP Joined the Asiatic squadron and
cruised in the waters Of China, Japan
and the East Indies.
In 1894 Mr.. Tallman was detached
from the Marion, and returning home
In May, 1895, he was attached to the
gunnery schools at Washington,
where he remained until November,
when he was ordered on duty at the
Portsmouth navy yard. He remained
there until October, 1897, when he was
retired.
In March, 1898, he was ordered to
duty on the United States receiving
ship Vermont at the New York navy
yard. He was at this yard until after
the close Of the Spanish war.
On October 20, 1898, he was again
retired from active duty in the United
States navy by reason of disability in
the line Of duty
During his terms of service Mr..
Tallman visited ports in all parts of
the world, and has a travelling record
Of 100000 miles.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
EA{E1

two crosses. Fig. shows how to pro-
duce five pieces which will form two
crosses. The center piece makes a
new cross, and the four outside pieces
will form another. But after the puz-
zle had become famous, found a Sec
ond way in one piece less, as shown in
Fig. 2.
Another way to vary the stipulations
so as to form beautiful puzzle
calls for the dividing of a square in
five pieces which will form two crosses
of different sizes.
First cut out the little cross, then d.
vide the remainder in four parts,
which will form the large cross, as
shown. The fourth figure shows the
puzzle Of cutting cross in five pieces
which will form two crosses of equal
size, and is one of the most beautiful
problems of the series.
1t is most remarkable fact that
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
The 6eggar.

George NJ. Sheldon was standing at
Fifty-third street and Seventh avenue
when husky hobo came up and ex-
tended an unwashed palm which con-
tanned two nickels, says the New York
Press. "Say, cap, help me out; Ise
been to four saloons around here, and
there amt one'll gimme a drink o.
whisky for less'n Is cents" whats
the use of your lying to me-" said
Sheldon. "You know there isn't a
saloon within a mile of here that
would think of offering you anything
but ten-cent whisky. I can see that
you are not thirsty; you're hungry,
my man! You haven't had a bite to
eat in two days. You want Is cents
with which to get square meal. Isn't
that so?" AS Sheldon dropped a
nickel into the greasy palm the fell
lowe looked at him quizzically and re-
piled: "Thankee, cap, didn't tumble
you wuz mind reader. Whut 1 sure
wants is to git three loaves for me
wife an starvin' chillun; an the next
time I strikes you for a sinner I'll
plug for me basket instead O. me
tank"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Fancy Mun8.

Fancy muffs will be a fad of the
season, and in them there is chance
for employing all the cleverness in
design and needlework that a woman
possesses. In muff brocade and
feathers may be most charmingly
combined, and neckpiece to match
may be evolved. Black velvet with
black ostrich tips can be worked to-
gether with astonishingly artistic re-
suits, while artificial flowers, either
as substitute or in combination. are
lovely.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
The Little Bertha.

All sorts Of berthas are used for
trimming the draped bodies of crepe,
voile and chiffon cloth gowns. Some
times these berthas are of broadcloth
in matching tone and embroidered in
self.colored silks. Again they are of
coarse net soutached, embroidered or
appliqued in self or contrasting colors;
but in nearly every instance they are
shaped like the erstwhile popular
jumper-the shoulder straps terminal
ing just below the bust line and at
the top extending out over the sleeve.
To accompany these berthas there are
landings to finish the sleeve and mar
row edges to finish the collar.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

Il often Think" sighed Mrs. Berk-
eley Dexter, chow perfectly good I
could be if there were no other wom-
en- In the world" She leaned back
In her chair snd gazed thoughtfully
into space.
had my doubts as to the efficacy
OF solitude, and l expressed them. IF
| remember rightly I added, there
was only one woman in the Garden of
Eden, and even she, poor, dear lady"
Mrs. Dexter interrupted with char
acteristic disregard for any ones feel
ings but her own. Don't be silly"
she said, pleasantly. Il was really
thinking of Lady Passay. She's such
a dreadfully interfering old thing"
"Old?" Her ladyship's coiffure ever
def1ed inspection, and my curiosity
lad always been almost feminine. II
wonder. Her figure is youthful, and
her cheek is childlike, still, one never
knows. And, after all, youth is mere
ly comparative"
DO you know Johnny Weeks?" Mrs.
Dexter demanded, suddenly.
He was the friend of my child
hood" Mrs. Dexter continued, dream
lily retrospective, "at least, of my sis
ter's childhood-it's the same thing"
Hardly" ventured to interpose.
Mrs. Dexter was uncompromising in
her candor as to the sum of her
friends years. "He is Az she de-
clared, impassively; but 1 was the
youngest of very large family.
Johnny was an affectionate soul, and
made love to us all in turn, as we
grew big enough; it was his way, and
we expected it, But he was engaged
to my sisters-to one of them-at
least"
sighed-I believe from envy. ITO
love one of you,' observed, lis lib.
eral education-to love the whole fam
lily paused-lost in my pursuit of
adequate expression.
Mrs. Dexter said: Eyes, of course"
in an absent sort of way, and re!apsed
into unexpected silence
He is to be congratulated on his
ENTERPRISE went on. did he-did
he-so to speak, pursue the same tao
tics with you all, or did he allow for
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

given 1t is asked to divide a cross in
four equal parts which will form a
square. In second puzzle it was
said TO divide a cross with two
clips of the scissors, in four pieces,
which will form square,"
There are numerous other problems
connected with the symmetrical pro-
portions of the Greek cross which
make most valuable lesson in the
theory Of all cutting puzzles. =
A beautiful requirement is to divide
a square in i've pieces which will form
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
About Skirt Belts.

One important feature about a we'll
fitting skirt is the belt. This should
not be more than half an inch wide
when completed and should be made
of taffeta or lining that is not too
thick. Skirt belts made of belt tape
are not always successful, because it
Is hard to obtain the proper kind Of
betting. Imported models always have
a belt of belt tape on the skirt, but
1t Is thin and pliable. A heavy belt
tape, when turned over and finished,
is positively impossible.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Cretonne Bed Spreads,

The renewal of things Colonial has
brought about the fashion for bed
spreads of old world chintz These
substitute the spreads of Marseilles.
They hang nearly to the floor, are
slashed to fit the two lower posts, and
are edged with three-inch linen lace.
There is an oblong piece made to
match for the pillows. 1t is always
better to use what is known as day
pillows under this. They are stuffed
with a hard substance and made to
stand firm and full.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
The Ferocious Equator.

William was considered the bright
est boy in his grade; upon hearing
lesson recited in class ole or twice
he knew it quite we'll. thus, while
the other fellows were compelled to
study hard he scarcely found It neces.
sary to open a book. At the expira-
ton of the term one of the questions
in the written geography. test was:
What is the eQuator?"
William, always to be depended
upon, wrote without delay:
'The equator is menagerie lion
running around the center of the
earth. success Magazine.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
David Was His Hero.

Four-year-old Joe is very fond of
Bible stories and evidently follows the
example of his bestowed hero as to
meditation Tin the night Watches"
He wakened his mother one night,
after midnight, with the question:
Mamma, where is David now"
In heaven, l guess, joe"
will 60 to heaven when I dep
II hope so, Joe."
Mamma" the little voice was very
eager now, do you s'pose when I get
there David will just let me hold his
sling-shot a little while?''
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THE GREEK CROSS.
sAmSloyd Tells Of Its Mysterious
Possibilities.

Eminent archaeologists and anti:
qparians like LIE Plongeon, Schlie-
mann, Prof. Wilson and others show
that prehistoric man must" have hit
upon~the rude sign of two crossed
marks to adicate human emblem,
Just as We in many instances employ
peculiar brands or marks for similar
Purposes. !
My present object, however, is to
8 I've discourse upon those ancient
elmblems which have evolved the geo
netrical proportions of the Greek or
mundane cross, which for upward of
5000 years has stood for the symbol
OF human intelligence, and is now rec
ognized as representing science and
mathematical exactitude. The SYM
metrical cross formed from five
squares for thousands of years has
been known as the Hindoo problem.
BY cutting it in five pieces, upon the
principle of Euclid's forty-seventh
proposition, it will form square. Al
most all puzzle books give the scien.
I-AA~ 1AppAAAS VI Iue AOur OUTLETS DIS
shown by Fig. A to form the
square B.
When puzzle. however, can be
done "a shorter way" lin fewer
pieces or lin less moves it is said
to be cooked" or, in puzzle Ian
gnage, busted" Well, when l told
the head of Harvard college that the
symbol which was incorporated in the
Harvard seal could be converted into
a square by making four pieces, in.
stead of five, l was informed that the
feat was impossible.
l used it as an advertising puzzle,
offering 500 for the shortest method
of converting the Greek cross into a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
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mysterious affinity or relationship can
be shown to exist between all the an
cient signs and symbols, in that each
one can be converted into another by
some subtle cnange which constitutes
a clever puzzle. The Swastika can be
changed into square, the square into
a cross, the cross into a triangle, an
oblong or several crosses, and from
these We can form star, crescent,
oval, a monad, and from that circle,
which looks very much as il the squar-
ing of the circle was one of the mys-
teries pertaining to the mystic signs
and symbols.-Good Literature.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
THE ,tiJ, 81 jl ] ilgiT,sIEsEa
Clever Way "a Which T~o Dogs Got
Their Breakfast.

Our daily supply of MIX was minus
for two or three Notwithstanding
but the bottle and a grease-spot left
on the porch. We sought to catch tho
culprit. Did, too! 1t proved to be =
neighbours little fox-terrier (terror).
Trfxy. r call him Tf1cky::'.We' caught
him with the goods Qn-7his nose,
early one Sunday morning, writes a
Battle Creek (Mich) woman in De-
troit Free Press
His scheme to open the bottle was
to paw and roll It over and over, caus-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

sired. A one-inch board is cut as
shown in Fig. with a projection on
each end to fit into the sash grooves
and bracket fastened on the under
side. If the shelf is to be used on a
tWo-light window, one bracket placed
in the center to rest on the middle
is all that will be necessary. When
used on single-glass sash, one
bracket at each end of the shelf will
be needed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
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square. Several hundred thousand an
swers were received employing five
pieces, but not one answer that showed
how to do it in four. Fig. C shows how
the four pieces should be made.
I afterward discovered that there
was an infinite number of answers, as
the parallel cut may be made to an
swer on the lines shown, and the per-
pendicular cut at any right-angled
point of intersection.
The four segments will always fit to
form perfect square, so the puzzle
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
To Cover Hat Frame.

Cut the velvet the exact shape of
the hat, allowing about half an inch
fer the turning of edges. Instead of
sewing use liquid glue, and proceed
the same as in sewing. Next, cover
the top of the brim. and, lastly: paste
the facing in. 1t looks much better
than when sewed, and requires less
than half the time. Try it; you will
be surprised and delighted with he
result.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

ing the pasteboard cover to loosen,
and the milk to flow-then drink his
fill. Tricky had an accomplice, huge
hound who seemingly stood guard
while Tricky opened the bottle; then,
after Tricky, Tapped the leavings. To-
gether they skirmished the neighbor-
hood for their morning drink. Like
Oliver Twist, Tricky was always want
ing more. His stealing propensity
was great. He and his partner in
crime were wont to lunch on the
neighbours chickens.
l can vouch for the veracity of this
tale, being one of the victims Of the
milk thieves! ?f
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
The Turnover Back.

The very stiff linen collar has fallen
into disrepute except for business
wear. Softer neck effects are consid-
cred desirable, and the sheer, embroid
cred turnovers are being worn again
in combination with fluffy jabots, rabat
ties and tasseled silk or velvet era
watts. Worn thus, the turnover. of
course, fastens in front like a linen
collar, and the edges are held neatly
together by fancy brooch.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
A Purist.
One-Legged Mendicant-Mv leg

One-Legged Mendicant-My Lex was
bit off by shark, and
Bypasser-How you came to lose
your limb does not in the least in.
terest me, but I will gladly give you
a quarter if you will tell me whether
the garment you now wear may be
properly called trousers or a trouse?
Puck.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

self" She Asked.
difference of temperament, and vary
his-er-mode of procedure? l mere
ly ask, don't you know. For myself,
was only allowed"
Mrs. Dexter cut me short 1T has
been most distressing affair, but
we've managed to save him"
"We?"
ITO be absolutely correct, it was
who saved him, though, of course,
Lady Passay lays claim to all the
credit. All she did was to bully-I
never bully"
"All things to all men, said,
vaguely, and trusted the remark might
fit in somehow.
mo. l was only very kind to him.
and spent a lot of time in showing
him what nice time people could
have when they were good l took
him out to dinner took him to more
than one BALI sat out dances with
him, and" she paused to give the
next announcement it's full force, Il
even let him hold my hand"
"Ah! And where was Berkeley ?"
put the question as casually as I
could, but it seemed that somebody
ought to consider Berkeley, even if
his wife had forgotten all about him.
"And then l made him tell me the
whole thing" she went on LADY
Passay had said she was an absolute
impossible person-it appeared that
Lady Passay had been interfering
rather actively before she came and
implored my aid, and the young WON.
an had detled her, and I didn't know
this before, or think l should have
let them fight it out-anyhow, I don't
trust Lady Passay, and I haven't the
least faith in her judgment. You
know what people are when they get
to her age?"
(Which is-?"
$50 l determined to use nv own
discretion, and had the two-Johnny
and his young woman-up to dinner.
But, oh! my DEAR"
Mrs. Dexter came to sudden and
Mortified stop. forgave the obscurity
DEAR" and tried for moment to pre-
tend that the designation was right
fully bestowed. Fatuously I consid.
cred it, and believed myself to be in
the seventh heaven. Mrs. Dexter's
next words recalled me-
with neither looks, nor manners,
nor STYLE" she was saying-"perfectly
shocking. After that gave my whole
mind to the business-there was no
defying me-and in week." she con.
cluded, with smile that would have
been triumphant if it had not been
so severity superior, lin a week the
engagement was administrations
WITH
Aren't you ashamed Of YOURSELF"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Silk Skirt; Cloth Coat,

Among the best of the new cos
tunes is seen the combination of
Ottoman silk and liberty broadcloth.
The skirt is Of silk, long, flowing, and
untrimmed. The coat is also long, is
of the cloth, and usually has revers
of silk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Must Have a Drink.

Mamma, please give me drink of
water; I'm SO thirsty"
mo, you are not thirsty. Turn over
and go to Sleep"
"a pause.)
Mamma, won't you please give a
drink? I'm so thirsty" ,:,~
If you don't turn over and 90 to
sleep, I'll get up and spank you"
(Another pause.) =
Mamma, won't you please give NE
. drink when You get up TO-. spank
me?"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
WINDOW SHELF FOR PLANTS.
May Be Made So as to Be Easily
Changed from Window to Window.

When few plants are kept about
the house during the winter months it
is necessary to provide stand or
shelf near or in a window in order to
give them proper light for growing.
The accompanying sketch shows how
to make shelf that may be changed
from one window to another as de-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Woman Suffrage Increasing.

In proportion to the population, the
little kingdom of Belgium probably
can claim the greatest number of or
carnations advocating woman suf-
frage. At the last count they mum.
bered 1923.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

makers can exer-
else their ingenu-
ity by introducing
conditions or stip-
ulatiOns which
will bar out all
other answers but
the one intended.
in the illustrations
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

vest is of finely tucked soft silk and
insertion, and the under-sleeves are
the same: the Waist.band is shaped
and cut in scallops in the front, but
toning over.
Materials required: 10 yards velve-
teen, yards insertion, 1 yard silk,
SO inches wide.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Short and Sweet,

SnoTt ana sweet.
Mamma-Come, Violet, you must
say your prayers.
Violet-Ive said 'em, mamma.
Mamma-What did you say?
Violet said "Amen."-New Yorl
Herald.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
PARTY DRESS OF vELVETEEN.
Rich Costume Designed for Girl Of
from Fourteen to Sixteen Years.

There are so many beautiful shades
In velveteen that it is difficult to
know which to select; the skirt of
this is quite plain; it is a circular
shape. The velveteen is arranged in
one deep fold over each shoulder, and
smaller folds form the sleeve. The
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Thinking Of His Pocket.

Thinking Of His Pocket.
Church-Do you know how far down
they have to 60 for coal?
Gotham-Well, I know l have to
dig down pretty low.-Yonkers
Statesman
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
Wajstcoats in Fur coats

Waistcoats in Fur Goats.
Paris has started the fashion for
wearing gold embroidered waistcoats
set with beautifully colored glass
beads in coats of fur.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25


and of
The low in
with
of
The plain
- ~
Green with
tailor
with
the grde
"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25

To cleanse the streets of the city of
London, nearly S0.00O.000 gallons of
water are annually required.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-12-25
x-RAY INSTRUMENT.
The Handy Boy Can Make It. for
Himself.

Two cylinders, AA, are mounted on
a base, B, and mirrors, &C, are fitted
The state herald., 1908-03-27
Honest
Criticism
Not
Wanted
By HARVEY wHlPPlE.

creation drops the crowd Here
now, look, all YOU How is it,
lie thinks he criticism, but he doesn't lie
be reassur He the crowd and appreciate and exca
Ike the campaign audience Hes all right"
Perhaps the first critic the who book at does
Mt ring true The author thinks to HIMSELF "Ihe something OF
truth lacking in this critic because he does truth have
it, The critic the who paints picture Mature made
sky like that and the painters lip url and he within himself
Il have caught mood which my critic has missed The
who the skcTer and the engineer who lays out the rail
oad make quick reply when their judgment in detail Of engineer
ing is questioned.
II that in most instances prone ctce the critics
who adversely II is merely application Of that first law
Of efppscryaon There exceptions of Most of
have few friends whose show of front do bse up. But
these instances of sympaly-wlich understanding.
Yet while do not like the blunt unsympahctc criticisms.
profit ty them II directly then hy ndrccton they mod
Of good II they fail to alter attitude toward life and
work. but merely add strength particular viewpoint and
opinion In the blunt speech and brue and cbowubs Of
everyday there building material for good Criticism be direct
influence attain worthy end through mthcsi Even il criticism
haras be useful revealing the other fellows viewpoint and it
isn't necessary for pretend relish the critics hus in order
receive them.