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The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

rHICAGO.-Suggest method of
~ coaxing Maltese cat out of hole
in wall into which it has been
chased by red bulldog with screw
tail and since fed upon fish b, a SYM
pathetic waiter until it has grown too
lat to turn about in it's cramped quar-
ters.
1t was just common alley variety
of cat, very young and thin, when it
met the dog. The meeting was in the
alley running alongside the Hotel La
Sale in Chicago. The dog said
"Wouff' and several other things
which in the interchangeable language
between dogs and cats means:
"1'm after you and shall, at the
very least, bite of portion of your
elongated spinal vertebrae."
The immature cat, not knowing
that this was but revised version
of bluff much practiced by others
than dogs, took immediate fight up
the alley, dog in hot pursuit. The
youthful pussy suddenly discovered a
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
PUSSY in Corner" at Chicago Hotel

small hole in the wall of the hotel
which the wOrkmen had not yet
closed up and because it was thin and
hungry and in hurry, and
At any rate. the small cat got
through a very small hole and
crawled up into the air space between
the hotel walls, leaving a very POM
pous red bulldog with a screw tail
outside.
Its not so much the constant crv.
ing of the poor thing declared SYM
pathetic Mr.. Conway-Hutchins, the as
sistant manager, but the opportun-
ity it affords wits and wags to make
remarks, just as though they were
being paid vaudeville rates for them.
1t has given rise to jokes on cater.
wallin,' 'porsse cafe and similar idi,
otics till l am nearly distracted.
We've tried to coax the cat out
with fresh lake trout, the same as
served our guests. The cat has eaten
so much fish it cannot turn around in
the wall"
Latest bulletin from the seat of ac.
tivities-the cat has been rescued aft
er long conference of the hotels i'm.
provised board of strategy.
The scheme simply was to permit
the cat to go without two consecutive
meals, and, wonder of wonders, it
found that it could scramble out of the
otherwise impossible aperture in the
wall
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
The Seasons Coljars.

There are two extremes shown in
dress collars. They either clasp the
neck to the ears, or are extremely
low. Some are cut out in the front
and filled in there with a net or series
of narrow straps. The same idea is
also carried out in ruchings, and the
ruche in several instances is cut out
across the front, as if to accommo-
date the chin. This may be comfort
able for the person having a double
chin, but few who have not will care
to suggest the presence of one by
adopting a ruche of this sort
Harper's BaZar.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

A dainty little dress such as this
might be made up in cashmere, veil
ing or viyella. 1t has strip of plait-
ed material down center of front, the
plaits are stitched to just past the
waist, the edges of other parts are
scalloped and laid over folds of darker
material, and have buttons sewn on
as trimming. The sleeves are set to q
plain cuff finished of by lace frill.
Materials required: 6 yards AZ
inches wide, l dozen buttons, Il yard
darker material.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
EARNS HIS SPENDING MONEY
How an industrious and Independent
Youth Made His Expenses While
In School.

1t is the nature of boys to be indus
ti1ous. They like to feel a bit inde-
pendent of their parents when it
comes to money. Almost every boy
one meets is desirous of earning a lit
tie spending money" and will welcome
any suggestion by which he may
be enabled to do So And these boys
want the money for good purposes,
too, sometimes helping to defray their
own educational expenses.
A boy once known to the writer was
a real money-maker. He attended
high school regularly, and never
missed a day, nor did he miss his ex-
ans. And yet this same boy earned
about $25 each during the
school term. He was more than clever
at carving on wood, and his evenings
and Saturdays (after his lessons for
the morrow had been learned) he
spent in carving photograph frames
from pine wood. Sometimes these
frames were unique in shape-being
oval or heart-shaped. But he usually
clung to the more conventional square.
On these bits Of plain wood he would
carve the most exquisite designs,
flowers, quaint Dutch designs, and
fairy boats bearing cupids. Again he
would carve conventional designs, but
they were always original. After the
carving was finished and the frame
put together, it would be treated to a
coating Of gilt, bronze or ebony. The
latter effect was obtained by using a
highly refined black paint and soft
varnish.
Just before the holidays the boy
would put his hand-carved frames on
sale at some store and his friends
would gladly avail themselves of pos
sessing them. The highest-priced
frame would bring but dollar and a
half, while some of the less preten-
tious would sell for Is cents. The
cost of the frames-not counting work.
manship, Of course-averaged about 20
cents apiece, or thereabouts.
When the summer vacation rolled
around the boy woodcarver had a neat
sum to spend on a trip to the sea-
shore, to the mountains, or to defray a
camping expedition on the river near
his home.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
HOW TO MAKE an AERoPLANE
One Can BE Constructed for Small
Sum Of Fifty Cents II Directions
81 Given Are Followed.

The up~to-date boy, II there Is any
Yankee in him, is not likely to remain
Inactive in the present rush toward
aviation. He can make a top for less
than fifty cents that will give him lots
of fun.
The model pictured herewith affords
a hint of how the thing can be done.
It was made by w. E. Smith. an East
Boston man, who found that under
favorable conditions he could get a
fight of Is feet out of It. The little
machine was made merely as a toy.
It has it's limitations, but in principle
1t is correct.
The frame Of the machine is alumi-
mum wire, costing about Is cents.
Common iron wire could be used as
well, as extreme nghtness is not es-
sential. In fact, Mr.. Smith found that
he had to ballast the machine with q
large nail tied to the lowest part Of
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
To Carry a Neat Tray.

There is no reason or excuse for
serving patient with a sloppy tray.
No matter how heavily it is laden or
how far it must be carried nothing
need be spilled if precautions are OBJ.
served.
Do not fill tumbler, pitcher or cup
full.
Never pour cream over cereal or
fruit, but put it in tiny pitcher.
Individual pots for coffee, tea or
chocolate are not expensive They
keep liquid warm, besides being more
neatly handled.
Most important of all when the tray
is finally full, perhaps to overhowing,
nothing need be spilled over the edges
If the one who is carrying it will sway
the tray slightly from side to side as
she walks
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Banquet Musician Not a Dvnamiter

sued a colloquy which would make
classic bit of asides for any grand
opera. The musician shook his head
and uttered several "Diable! diablos,
sac-c-rrr-eee-minteaux! You beee-a.
do boonch of corn-bin an kib-beach-a :"
Then he showed the policeman the
box OF headache powders which onlv
confirmed the bluecoat's suspicious
the Italian was dynamiter!
The big policeman felt that now
was the psychological moment-the
one he had been hoping for when he
could swing bis club-he raised it low.
ingly. and then the bandmaster an.
peared and rescued his musician.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Opening Up Nevada.

Nevada has passed the sagebrush
stage of life and merged into the i'm.
portant class of producers. Now the
department Of the interior is making
estimates and plans looking toward
the opening Of the Pyramid Indian
reservation for settlement and the es.
tahlishment of an immense irrigation
project, using Pyramid lake as a stor.
age reservoir. Secretary Ballineer's
recent visit in Reno resulted in the
perfection of certain plans that have
been under consideration with respect
to reclamation work. The land en-.
braced within the reservation is for
the most part arid, but will become
fertile with slight irrigation. There
are more than 5000 acres said to be
rich. This in itself is ar empire, and
once thrown. open will naturally at
tract thousands of homesetxers and
mining enthusiasts. Nevada is com.
ing into her -own. Stand.
ard. .~-:">, :.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
NOVEL AND AMUSING TRICK
Wooden Ruler Covered with ordinar,
Newspaper Cannot Be DisIodged
by Violent Blow.

Place 4 strip of thin board, or a
long, wide, fiat ruler, on the edge of a
table, SO that it just balances itself,
and spread over it an ordinary news
paper, as is shown in the illustration.
You may now hit it hard with your
doubled fist, or with stick, and the
newspaper will hold it down, and re-
main as firmly in its place ss If it
were glued to the table over 1t. You
are more likely to break the stick
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
A New Combination.

The upper part of the combination
garment may now be full-fledged
winter or autumn weight vest, while
tthe lower part is fine nainsook or
lightweight longcloth. The drawers
are joined below the hip line by a
well-faced seam, and are bloused over
below the knees.
There is beading at their lower
edge into which the nainsook is gath
cred, and the beading is, in turn,
drawn in with white ora blue wash
ribbon to produce the bloomer effect.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
ButtonhoIes in Strips.

The home dressmaker or the seam
stress who dislikes to work button
holes will find JOY in the fact that
they can be bought by the yard and in
all kinds of fabrics.
They come on muslin or silk strips,
and can be easily attached to the
edge of a blouse which is to fasten
under fly.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Grandma's Shawl,

You may use your grandma's lace
shawl-her fine old black lace shawl
again If you have ingenuity enough to
drape it. say again" because it is
supposed you have done so before, and
because l mean to imply that, with
care. you may use the beautiful thing
over and over again.
1t should not be cut, but only draped
in tunic shape, and if too long it may
first be drawn up in apron.bib lines.
and even tied into pannier knots at
the front, back or side, according to
the lines of the garment.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
The New Old Siipper.

French women are wearing the
most adorable slippers, made of ex-
quisite brocades, with lovely odd de-
signs; the same style slipper that was
worn in the sixteenth and seventeenth
century-long and narrow shoes, but
with square rather than pointed toe.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
A Boys Essay on Girls.

Girls are very stuck up and digni-
fed in their manners and behave
themselves. They think more of dress
than anything, and like to play with
dolls and rags. They cry If they see
COW in the distance, and are afraid
of guns. They stay at home all the
time and 60 to church on Sunday.
They are always making fun of boys
hands, and they say, How dirty They
can't play marbles. pity them, poor
things"
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Oh, Yes! She Knew.

Oh, Yes! She Knew.
Don't you know what it spells,
Eleanor" asked her mother. "Now,
think, boat. It's something you see
on the water in the country"
"Oh, yes," said Eleanor; "a pier"
"Oh, no, it is not that It is some
thing we get into when we go down to
the water"
"Oh. yes, l member now" said
Eleanor, ITS baving suits!" and the
spelling lesson: ended.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

The theater or opera gown is of
white silk, braided in black rat tail
and trimmed with black net. The but
tons are covered with net. The belt
Is finished with a large soft chou of
black panne velvet Black and white
Is one of the smartest combinations
and practical, too as one does not tire
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
0arted Sleeve Liked.

A favorite sleeve is the one that
has no fullness at the shoulders. In
stead. the extra material is put into
tiny darts which are carefully fitted
about the armhole, the material being
cut away underneath. -
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

Looking Down on Aeroplane.
the frame at the forward end, to get
the best results.
The planes are covered with cloth.
This should be drawn tightly, as rig
1dity is essential in an aeroplane.
If the machine does not fly evenly.
and tips up at either end, the planes
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Wicked People.

Who are the most wicked people in
the world?-Pen makers. Because they
make people steel pens and tell
them they do write (right).
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
HOW's This7

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
lse OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hals
CAtarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo o.
We. the undersigned. have known F. ]. Cheney
COR the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
,rable in all business transactions and financially
ibe to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WA1DINa KINNAN 4 MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. q.
Halls Cataffh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system Testimonials sent free. Price Is cents pss
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Thk0 Halla Family Pills for con0tipA&ion,
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
The Last Resort.

'They're going to increase the tax
on beer!" Then we won't drink any"
"And they're going to increase the tax
on spirits" Then we won't drink
any" "And they're going to tax
wine" Then we won't drink any"
"And they're going to tax inheri-
tances!" "Then let's drink up our
money!"
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Never,

Even the most miserable people in
the world are never treated as roughly
as is the piano in house that IL rent,
ed 1uf01S000. -" -
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
HOW UNFAIR!

The stars are out when I'm in bed.
It's not the least bit fair
To let such little things stay out
All night, alone up there.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

with which you strike than to displace
the strip of wood or the paper. Try
the experiment.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

He that does a base thing in zeal
for his friend burns the golden thread
that ties their hearts together
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
has no substitute: No other remedy is 80 effective
for rheumatism, lumbaRo, stinness, neuralgia or
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

FInis.
Wigg-Scribb!er's stories all have
such sadDendings.
Wagg-Yes, they generally find their
way into the wastebasket.-Philad
phia Record.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

Mrs.. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the runs reduces h
AAnmstoo. allsys pain, cures wind coils. cs bottla
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

WE PAY HIGH PRICE FOR HIDES
and fnrs: & sell guns and traps cheap: N.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

The right kind Of experience 10
worth all it costs.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

Strong Winds and Sand Storms
cause granulation Of the eyeGds. PETTITS
AL druggists OF Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. I.
If giddy woman could hear what Is
said about her giddiness behind her
back it would knock some of the gid
diness out of her.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Mistake Somewhere.

A story comes from a Kentucky
town that is worth repeating. There
lives there a woman who says that
she has immediate communion with
the Almighty, and now and then de-
lvers to those Of common clay a mes
sage that she has received from on
high. The fact that these messages
sometimes take on very Materials
tic hue does not alter their effective
ness, in her opinion.
One day she went into the Office CT
q we'll known attorney and approached
him solemnly as one about to reveal
an awe-inspiring secret.
"The Lord sent me to you for $685."
she announced.
The attorney looked up and smiled.
"That must be a mistake" he re-
piled, blandly, because the Lord
knows have not got it."
Celestial communication was there
upon broken OF.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

When man tells young widow
that she is the only woman he ever
loved she is sure he is eligible for
membership in an Ananias club.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

A cynic is person who makes q
specially of telling the truth.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Manv Children Are sicklv

Many Children Are sick!y.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Chill
dren. used by Mother Gray, a nurse in
Children's Home. New York. cure Sum-
mer Complaint, Feverishness, Headache.
Stomach Troubles. Teething Disorder and
Destroy Worms. At all Druggists. 25c.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen s.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. r.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

Take hint, do your own mixing. Rough
dn Rats, being all poison, one l5c box will
will kill 500 or more rats and mice. It's
the unbeatable exterminator. Don't die in
the house. Beware of limitations, substi-
tutes and catch-penny ready-for-use de-
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
Lost In Antiquity.

Lost In Antiquity.
A little fellow who had just felt the
hard side of the slipper turned to
his mother for consolation.
Mother" he asked, "did grandpa
thrash father when he was a little
boy?"
"Yes," answered his mother, i'm
pressively.
And did his father thrash him
when he was little?"
'Yes.''
"And did his father thrash him?"
"Yes."
A pause.
"Well, who started this thing, any
way?"-Cassell's Saturday Journal.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

Dr.. Pieree's Pleasant Pellets regulate ana inv1a.
ofate stomach, liver and bowels. 6ug2I-o01
tiny, gIanules easy to take. 20 nosEdps.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

of it as quickly as one does of colors.
Light gray tweed and white fur
form the trotteur suit The coat is
cut on the semi-titting lines, which is
the favorite type for general wear.
The hat is turban shape, of white fur,
with a black velvet crown, and two
broad black and white quills.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17
important to Mothers,

In CannibaI Land.
First Cannibal-That last mission.
ary was polite fellow.
Second Cannibal-How so?
First Cannibal-Before l ate him he
offered me an after.dinner cigar.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-17

4, Procrastination 10 the thief Of mas
q good tim0.s " = VI <% = ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-01

Engineering lengthy article upon rhe Restoration Following
 
 Action action by state to unfair
  economics and give responsible the puolc-ah these become again important
 The issue of iciai board of Engineers
 Every city should o provide extensive free landings freight unicipaes to that rights prevent tine free existing and free connection with the business The Bridgeport purchase wharves" plank am op- this harbo 
 The Mayor company do agree with landings ing public docks and piers and competition and the grabbing company ling in its uniformity grade crossings of sidewalks centres establishment questions naturally be of adversary Mayor they show singular and suggestive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-01
WHAT ToMoRRow's VOTE WILL MEAN

all and the shoutin, The campar
 
 exploitation the sue-reaIIy one all others were embodied therenwa approval or d of condemnation So far the Farmer foreshado have done dhrowngf the candidates suffered the injury wholly and solely
 sinister ele- corporations both rep fidelity ticket Nomi- machine SUD- ataned by agencestwo but single thought"-Mayor Lee cut but sorry , in not with hmeven the with clog evinced sturdy snptoms of revolt ,Dder Inc ~ s , 
 statements of what popular pub lie probably more har0or grabs surrenders of permits sidewalk crossings activity Ved sections etc. etc. all comprised in the Democratic platforms denuncaon of the city government corporations"
 The Mayer Lee the election power probably good req to believe that the bulk cratic not Democratic which lines a Republican vote it is dif ficult possibly 
 only apprehension is as to the Adermane nominations It ben Republican abandon hamper Democratic Nine Demo- cratic Aldermen anu mus e Democratic Mayor to carry the promises of the Democratic platform into Republican policy of complete corporations being carried to deeper depths of municipal possible machine policy that while votes for Buckingham fin the right line his hands supported by Board of Aldermen in sympathy policies?
 a full a right vote vote by the people for the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-01

Rev. pr. Charles F. Mcfarland preached yesterday at the Congrega- tional church. -
 The Consociation of Churches will meet in this town on the 16th inst Several good speakers have been se- cured.
 Lady Palmerton lodge. S. of B., pro- poses to give a ball Thanksgiving ev- ening at National hall.
 Miss Ruth Reed Is home from Mass achusetts; Judge and Mrs. Merene have been visiting in New York; Miss Florence Foster has been visiting at Mill Hill; Aaron Bennett, aged s3, says he will soon resume his duties at the -Kemper tsnnery: Leonard Mac kenzie has again returned to New York; MT. and, Mrs. Frederick Benson have returned to Pittsfield. Mass; 1; Mrs. David Crosman. once a resident of Greens Farms. is reported on the sick listl; Miss Gertrude Weed has found work in South Norwalk; William Hart. after several days in town, has gone to Waterbury: Kitty Mills and Sarah Lewis of Greens Farms are home from New Jersey; Miss Mary Petit of Westport avenue. and Oliver Craft of Long Island. were recently married.
 General Passenger Agent Smith of the N. Y., N. H. & H. railroad has 5:O2 train from New York will stop at the Saugatuck depot at 6:14 to leave passengers from New York.
 On the 9th inst. the Star of West port Circle will give a card party in Foresters' hall.
 Next Thursday the local branch of the Needle Work Guild will meet at D. m. with Miss Carolyn Palmer. Garments will be on exhibition and re- treatments will be served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-01
SMOKE NUISANCE
 IN COURT AGAIN

New Haven, Nov. With the end of the year drawing near and no signs in evidence of any intention on the part of the New Haven road to re- move entierly the round houses that have caused so much trouble through the smoke nuisance around a large section of the fourth ward and with the time for which settlements had been made about to expire number of the citizens dwelling in that sec Iion of the city have now resorted to a new line of action which has not heretofore been tried in connection with the case.
 Henry Fresenlus. represented by Ely & Zacher, Harriet Law. represent ed by Attorney C. S. Hamilton, Byron Hoslsy. Adam Lutz. Peter McHugh, George B. Johannes. Fred c. Upon Eliza T. Layton and Henry F. Hill. all represented by Arvine. Woodruff and Arvine. Margaret Lyons. represented by Alling. Webb and Morehouse and Wallace E. Clark have united in a petition to the superior court to grant them an injunction against the rail road company asking that the court set certain date after which the road shall by law be compelled to cease the use of these round houses and so put a final stop to the smoke nuisauces.
 This action is returnable to the De cember term of the superior court and with several of the leading legal firms of the city entered in the lists the combat is likely to prove a remarkable one It will be remebered that the smoke nuisance attained a great deal of prominence some time ago when a number of the residents of that section of the city affected sued the railroad company for damages on account of it. In one or two of the cases damages were awarded by the court and after that number of cases were settled by agreement. sums being paid on be- half of the read to cover the damages supposed to be sustained until Janu- ary 1 1910
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-01
A Busy Place.

Have you been to Nothnagle's great removal sale of the best new furni- ture of every description. the finest line of rugs in Bridgeport, elegant new carpets. linoleums oilcloths. mattings. lace curtains, portieres. couch covers. Eo-carts, baby carriages, pictures. oil heaters. etc? You get a very sub stantial discount on every article you buy while this remarkable sale lasts. and you know that the original prices are far below others for the high class goods sold at the Nothnagle store. Glenwood ranges and heaters are an other good thing sold here that every one in need of a good range or heating stove should See. Elevator to all de- partments. 1869 Main street and 135 Fairfield avenue