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The Washington times., 1909-03-31
BODY SENT HOME
FOR INTERMENT

After services at the home, 17s5 T
street northwest. the body Of William
Elmbecl<, the scientist and astronomer,
who died Saturday night, was shipped
TO New Haven, where services viii be
held again
The services yesterday were conduct
ed by the Rev. J. e. Butler. pastor OF
the Luther Place Memorial Church
The honorary pallbearers were Capt. c.
S. Sinclair, Capt Andrew Braid, Capt. J.
B. Baylor, o. H Tittmann. superin-
tendent Of the Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey; Capt J. J. Gilbert, and Charles
w Klee, all Of the Coast and Geodetic
Survey, Of which Mr.. Eimbeck was &
prominent member.
The Washington times., 1909-03-31

She is thirty-two years old. his brown
eyes. and light hair. is OF medium
height and rather plump. She received
taught school in Douglas county.
There were over 14,O00 original appli-
cations for homesteads at this opening.
Six thousand of these names were
drawn, but many OF the last few thou
sands Will not after pt to prove up on
claims. 1t is declared there are not
more than 1900 claims Of value
The Washington times., 1909-03-31

Silk FOur-in-Hand Ties. .I5c
Mems Balbrigan Underwear .25c
Mems Suspenders. ..... Ice
Jean Drawers. ..-...1S c
Mems White Handkerchiefs SC
Boys COlOred Stir Bosom
Shirts ..I5c
The Washington times., 1909-03-31

Mems Carriers .. 9c
soc Fine Silk Isle Hose (aI
shadeS) ...........9 5c
10 Cases Mems Sample
ohOes ...---.-.- Sl.S5
Boys SbOes-all feathers. .SI.25
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
READY TO FIGHT.

The big man with the fiery look on
his face had been struggling with the
car window for 20 minutes. Suddenly
it came down on him and held him
a prisoner. With much Tuning and
wriggling he finally released himself.
"Confound that blasted window"
he Numbered, almost exploding with
rage. Il feel like I could chew it up
In bits, glass and all"
1t was then that the humorous little
man in the next seat touched him on
the arm.
MY friend,' he said, with a merry
twinkle in his eyes, don't be so an.
cry with the window. Why, that win.
dow likes you. In fact, it is really
affectionate."
What! Are you joshing me? The
window affectionate?"
Certainly, sir. Didn't it fall on your
neck?"
And then the humorous little man
vanished toward the smoker.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
STARTING LITTLE ONE RIGHT
Small Girl viii Take Delight in Doing
Homework II She IL En-
couraqed.

If girls are encouraged in doing
Homework. they are more apt to have
a liking for 1t. The little girl is
taught how to wipe dishes, place the
chairs, brush the table, draw the
blinds, etc. Later she will want to-
cook and she can start by boiling
potatoes, baking potatoes, cooking
cereals, frying eggs and bacon. Grad.
ually she can be taught how to clean
vegetables, and all of these little things
add to her knowledge of kitchen
work. Don't scold her if she makes
a mistake. The little beginner should
not feel that the kitchen is a place
where she is more liable to receive
seedlings than elsewhere, or it will be
only natural for her to try and shun
it. A chill has the natural desire
to want to work or learn the rudi-
ments, and the mother who notes all
this, teaches what is to be learned, yet
fails to add the encouraging words,
will not find a very ambitious 90
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
ADVISES THE BOYS
John D. Rockefeller Tells How to
Get a Job.
First, Acquire a Reputation, Then
Work Hard, Oil King Tells a
Sunday School Class in
Cleveland.

Cleveland, O.-You've got to have q
reputation before you can get job
and you'll have to work to hold it
that, in brief. is the philosophy of
business success held by John D.
Rockefeller. He told the children of
the Euclid Avenue Baptist church
Sunday school recently that a boy
doesn't have to be smart to hold a po-
sition. All he has to do is to work
as hard when the employer is away
as when he is present.
He said his first employer investi.
gated his character before hiring him.
Mr.. Rockefeller was requested to
say few words to the children. He
said he was very much pleased with
plan Rev. w. w. BASTARD an:
nounced by which the different chill.
dren's committees were to be re-
warded for the work they did in OBJ
tanning more pupils and raising
money.
1T was on September 26, 81 years
ago, that I obtained by first position.
was then a boy, like some of you.
and the trouble encountered always
makes me remember it. had made
many applications for work, and on
that morning l found place where
there was just a little ray of hope
l was told to return after luncheon
and they would let me know
"A few years ago an old gentle
man was here He knew me as a
child and had been requested by my
employer to tell what he knew of me-
I don't say he was the only one they
inquired CT, but they found out what
they wanted to know about me, the
same as they do about boys now.
Remember, when you are looking for
position, employers will inquire OF
your acQuaintances, especially your
pastor and teachers, and so you can
see that it is not only proper but
profitable to be honest.
"A boy does not of necessity have
to be smart in order to hold a posi-.
ton. He must be honest, diligent
and sober, and when he is that he will
do things as well when no one is
looking as when he is being watched.
A good many boys and young men
obtain good positions but do not hold
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
ALL HAVE THREAD OF BLACK
Seasons Materials Marked with This
Peculiar and Extremely
Effective Touch.

One of the odd and effective
touches of the season materials is to
weave a heavy thread of black
through everything. This idea is
evolved from homespun, the imported
variety that has that Pickering black
or gray thread playing hide and seek
over the surface.
The new dull red basket cloth
which is the color of grapes, and is to
be quite fashionable, has this thread
OF black looping in and out of the
weave. Smart top coats for autumn
wear outside Of the city are of white
cloth, with black thread through it.
A suit or coat of this rough cloth
with black thread is naturally
trimmed in black. It looks as though
we were coming in for a big season
OF black-Aats, gowns, wraps and &C.
cessories
One hears more of the all black
gown In the dressmaking houses than
for years past. 1t is not now advised
for economy's sake, but for fashion.
All materials contribute to it. 1t is
to be worn for the street, for the
house, and quite good bit for the
evening. There is no hint of color
being combined with it, but always
touch of white.
Smart house gowns of black have
yoke and sleeves Of pin-tucked white
tulle and then touches of facetted Jet.
The top coat of black in fur MORE
or cloth is highly fashionable and the
epidemic of black hats is in full sway
Conservative women feel they are
getting their feet Oh firm ground
! again when black AMI white is in
first style. They have been pretty
much buffeted by sartcrial breakers
recently and they are quite relieved
to be safe again.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
THE Difference
Coffee Usually Means Sickness, Dul
Postum Always Means Health,

Those who have never tried the OK.
pertinent Of leaving of coffee and
drinking Postum in its place and in
this way regaining health and happi-
ness can learn much from the expert.
ence Of others who have made the
trial.
One who knows says: II drank cof-
fee for breakfast every morning until
I had terrible attacks Of indigestion
producing days Of discomfort and
nights of sleeplessness. I tried to give
up the use Of coffee entirely, but found
It hard to go from hot coffee to a
glass Of water. Then tried Postum.
1T was good and the effect was so
pleasant that I soon learned to love
it and have used it for several years.
! improved Immediately after left
of coffee and took on Postum and
am now entirely cured of my indiges.
ton and other troubles all Of which
were due to coffee. am now well
and contented and all because
changed from coffee to Postum.
Postum Is much easier to make
right very time than coffee. for 1t is
30 even and always reliable. We
never use coffee now In our family.
We use Postum, and are always WELL"
"There's reason" and It is proved
by trial.
Look in pkgs for a copy of the famous
little book, 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter1 A new
AmANAP0 from time time. Thew
are GenulOes true ana full u tuA00
interest
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19

them. Why? They never do their
work thoroughly, and set the employ
er to doing the work they are paid
to do. Remember, boys, that is no
way to begin"
Mr.. Rockefeller's boyhood days
were spent on farm in Cayuga coun.
ty, New York. The house in which
he lived still stands and was visited
by the oil king the last time in 1902.
During the day the visitor was dis
cussed in every gathering place from
the milk station to the postof1ice.
Then to add to this the fact that some
sophisticated individual thought he
overheard the aged Mr. Rockefeller
tip of party to purchase United
States Steel. He promptly travelled
aboAt town tipping off natives. The
result was that within few days
farmers with plump wads, village off,
Gals, school teachers, farm hands, bus
drivers, etc., swamped Auburn and
Syracuse brokers with orders to buy
Steel common.
It was down about 40 at that time,
and it looked good to everybody for
big jump just as soon as Mr.. Rookie
Teller got back into the midst of af-
fairs in the metropolis again. But the
expected did not happen. United
States Steel declined and when 1t got
down in the 30's the holders began to
let 90.
Tim q wconsc oHuciOre ron ohoa NJ
ravia and more stock was cut loose.
Only few hung on and to-day they
are happy.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19

He Until He Cried for Mercy

walked to the crossroads and tucked
the money under the stone. and then
stood back behind a tree to see what
would happen. In a minute or so he
laid his shotgun on the ground and
stole slowly toward the fat stone.
CHANGING cautiously around, he lifted
the stone, picked up the 500 and
slipped it into his pocket, with a
cruel Italian chuckle of glee.
At that moment his stanch Scotch
nature rebelled. Never would he be
robbed in this manner! With cry of
anger he dashed for the shotgun, and
at the very moment that he laid his
hand upon it his left hand drew the trig-
ger. Then ensued terrific struggle,
in which his Italian nature had all
the advantage. Try as he would he
was always too close to himself to
use the shotgun, while the dagger was
just the weapon to use at close quar-
tiers. With a groan he dashed the
shotgun from him, and closed in
| upon himself. Again and again he
Wrested the dagger from himself, only
to have it wrested away again. At
| length he put his knee upon his chest,
and pinned himself down thus, he
| seized his ear in his teeth, and bit un-
til he cried for mercy. Then, putting
| his hand in his pocket he pulled out
| the ten bills and put them in his peck.
ct. He had triumphed.
All the way home his proud Scotch
nature gloated on this unequaled
achievement and he took his seat at
his dinner table with a feeling of
| great content. He felt in his pocket
to see that the 500 was still there,
and it was.
THAT for the Black Hand!' he cried
swapping his fingers, and he set to
| work devouring his meal.
Suddenly he paused and a look Of
fright and amazement came over his
face. He paused with his fork half
way to his face, and stared at it. He
was eating spaghetti Instantly he
knew what had happened. In his ter
rife struggle with himself he had
mixed his two natures, and the Ital
ian nature had triumphed after all!
He had allowed himself to take the
500 away from himself. He had al
lowed himself to black-hand him.
self.
AS he finished his meal he laughed
merrily to think how he had carried
out his threat, and at the same time
the tears ran down his cheeks as he
thought how he had been victimized
1t is terrible thing to have two n,
lures.
! copyright, 19O9 by w. G. Chapman.)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Ho Forgot Something.

rs that all you have to say to me-"
she queried, looking off into space.
Great heavens, girl' said he,
abashed, what more can I say?
Haven't told you that worship the
very ground you walk on? Haven't
offered you every iota of my worldly
possessions? Haven't l said that you
would never want for anything, that
your relatives could come and stay as
long as they wished, that l would
work my fingers bare for you, and
that would devote my entire exist
ence to your"
"Oh, yes, you said all that" she re-
piled, YEARLY, "but-"
But what?' he asked, TREMENDOUSLY.
"You-you didn't say right out and
out I love you,' and that's what !
wanted to hear most of ALL
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Could Not Meet in Russia.

A member of the dentists congress
recently held in Berlin writes: Our
plans as to St. Petersburg for the
gathering in 1914 failed. Not because
there was any objection to the city,
but because some of the men who
might be delegates would either not
be admitted or If allowed to enter the
city would be uncomfortable while
there. Russia is queer about accord
ing rights of residence to former Cit
liens and to people of certain religi.
Gus views, and having this in mind
London was agreed upon as the next
meeting place."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
The Despised Flannel Skirt.

The Desptsed Flannel Skirt.
1t is actually worn again.
It is fitted as carefully as a princess
frock.
It is warranted not to bunch"
The latest is silk skirt lined with
flannel.
This gives warmth, and keeps the
flannel from riding up when rubbed
against an outer skirt.
The plain flannel skirt is often made
with carefully fitted hip yoke.
Again it is completely circular, fit-
ted over the hips and with fitness
around the knees.
The most usual finish around the
bottom is scallops, heavily padded and
worked in .buttonhole stitch, or GRO.
cheted lace.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Overcast Touether.

When heavy Russian crash, such as
Is now used for portieres, Is too mar.
row in width, don't be dissuaded from
the use Of this beautiful colorless ma.
terial. but just overcast it's width to.
gether after the manner of the Bagdad
portiere. You will find no hangings
more effective for studio and library
use than those soft-toned crash, and
the heavy linen overcasting down each
seam will render them even more at.
tractive. To do the everlasting use
the coarsest of carpet thread or a fax
that is sold in skeins.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Japanese Wood for sleepers.

The Atchison railroad is about to
experiment at Great Bend, Kan, with
cocobolo and japanese oak as material
for sleepers. The wood is SO hard
that it is almost impossible to drive
spikes into it, and screw spikes in
bored holes will be used. It is ex-
pected that the sleepers will last from
rs to 30 years. They cost a tribe
more than the American oak delivered
in California. The reason for expert
menting with them is that native oak
is becoming scarce, and it is deemed
wise to look in time for substitute.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19

table. I will never be without this
medicine in the house. Mrs. SAM'L
LEE, 1928 Fourth st., Louisville, KY.
Another Operation Avoided.
Adrian. Ga.-"I suffered untold
misery from female troubles, and my
doctor said an operation was my only
chance, and I dreaded It almost as
much as death. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound completely cured
me without an operation. "-LENA v.
HENRY, r. F. D. 8.
Thirty years of unparalleled sue
cess confirms the power of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
cure female diseases. The great VOL
ume Of unsolicited testimony constant
" pouring in proves conclusively that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is \ remarkable remedy for those
distressing feminine ills from which
10 many women suffer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19

waist-band of folded chiffon velvet is
taken under the edges of front panel,
holes being cut and button-holed for it
to pass through: piece lace forms the
yoke, which is outlined by Russia
braid: the sleeve Is set to deep cuff.
Hat of gray straw edged with black
and trimmed with wings.
Materials required: Eight yards
cashmere 48 inches wide, IL dozen
yards braid, ~ dozen buttons. half
yard piece lace.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with it's blessings, must un-
derstand, quite clearly, that It involves the
question of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge Of what
is best, each hour of recreation, Of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and Of effort may
be made to ooatribute to living Alright.
Then the use a medicines may be dis
pensed with to vantage, but under Or
binary condition. IN many instances .
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and tho
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it il
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Company's Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by tho
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sa1s
by al leading druggists.
WHAT Difference?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
IN FASHIONS LATEST W|HIM
Handsome Gown That Would Make
Up Handsomely in a Dove Gray
Cashmere.

Dove gray cashmere would make ~
charmingly In this style; panel is
made from shoulders to hem in front.
and at the back it is continued as far
as the yoke, which is arranged at the
top of sides of skirt; the lower part of
skirt is plated and set to yoke, the
plaits being stitched down about six
inches. Russia braid put on in a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
unu&ual Luck.

so you've rented that haunted
house which was on your hands 10
long?"
Eyes; rented it to an actor"
did he find out its reputation"
That's the very thing which de-
cided him to take the house."
Rather surprising!"
HE said it would be such a com,
fort for him to }get inside of a house
where the ghost walked every night
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
500 Reward. 500.

he readers Of this paper viii be pleased 20 learn
that there at least dreaded disease that sciences
has been able 70 in all its stages and that b
Catarrh. Hairs Catarrh Cure Il the only positive
being constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken m
ternally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. thereby destroying tho
foundation Of the disease and giving the patient
strength by building the constitution and assist
ing nature In doing its work. The proprieors have
20 much faith in its curative powers that they otter
One Hundred Dollars for any that 1t fails to
Dure. Send for list OF testimonials
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo O.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
fine RECIPE FOR COLDS,

Any druggist can supply these in
gradients or will get them from his
Wholesale house.
MIX half pint Of good whiskey, two
ounces of glycerine: half ounce Of
Concentrated pine compound. Shake
the bottle well each time and use in
doses Of teaspoonful to tablespoon.
full four times day." This prescrip-
ton is said to work wonders.
The Concentrated pine is a special
pine product and comes only in half
ounce bottles, each enclosed in an air
tight case, but be sure 1t is labeled
concentrated"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Two Of a Kind,

Mrs Boggs-I hate to have a man
always complaining about some little
thing. Now, my husband is continual
ly harping on the lace curtains.
Mrs. Woggs-Yes, and my husband
has keen kicking on our front door
every morning at three o'clock for the
last 20 years-Puck.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
How to Care for tho Child.

TO" 20 NdTe TOT the OnIIo'
Perplexed mother writes: MY child
has sneezing fits after the morning
sponge bath. What would you ad
yise?" Some mothers give their
babies hypodermic of morphine for
sneezing. But we have always felt
that this was too harsh remedy.
Give the baby about three tablespoon
fuls of Old Tom gin with little sugar
and pinch of lemon peel The sugar
makes this remedy more grateful to
the child. Be sure to keep this prophy.
Tactic away from father.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Labor Unions Fight Tuberculosis


Ten fraternal and benefit organiza-
tons. with a membership of nearly
100000. and three international Ia
Dor unions with membership of over
100000 have joined the ranks Of the
fighters against consumption within
the last year, according to state
ment of the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tubercu-
losis. The fraternal orders and unions
now in the fight against tuberculosis
are the Modern Woodmen of America.
Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Or
der of Eagles, Improved Order of
Red Men, knights of Pythias, Royal
Arcanum, Workmen's Circle, Knights
of Columbus, Royal League, Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, and Forest
ers of America, the International Pho
to-Engravers' Union of North Amer
lea, the International Printing Press
men and Assistants union. the Inter.
national Boot and Shoe Workers
union, and the International Typo
graphical union.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Canadian Work,

Flax cloth is curious homespun
made in Canada by the women of the
country districts. Their city cousins
have converted it into attractive fan
cy pieces for household decoration.
It is darned with a feecy wool for
bedspreads. tablecovers and hangings.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19

of the b l q d d e r
reached it's climax
last spring and I SUI
fered terribly. My
back ached and
panied so I could
hardly get around
and the secretiOns
were scanty, fire.
Quent of passage
--S-e..I
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Unusual Luck,

so you've rented that haunted
house which was on your hands so
lonC?"
Yes; rented it to an actor
did he find out its reputation"
"That's the very thing that decided
him to take the house."
Rather surprising!"
"He said it would be such = comfort
for him to get inside of a house
where the ghost walked every night"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-11-19
Jealousy.

Mays new hat is perfectly hide.
GUS"
1T isn't a bit more hideous than
mine. You're always saying nice
things about May"