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The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
Which and 'Tother.

'You, sir, are perhaps reading about
a ball game?" he queried of the man
beside him with newspaper in his
hands.
"Why, yes, I happened to be-" was
the reply.
"And, sir, has it not struck you that
the game of baseball is gradually un-
dermining the integrity of the young
men of this country?"
'No, it hasn't thus far In what
way do you mean?"
'S1r, I just came from a courtroom
where young man was sentenced to
three years in prison for embezzle-
ment. He is the son of widow. He
was an honest young man till base.
ball turned his head. He embezzled
money to bet on the game. Sir, what
can you say to that?"
"Why, also have case to relate"
replied the other. For year or two
past I have known a splendid young
man. also the son of a widow. Also
interested in baseball. I took him
into my employ about three months
ago, and this morning T."
You discovered that he was an EN-.
bezzzler, of course?"
mo, not that"
Then that he had robbed the safe
of it's all?'
''And not that, either. I discovered
that he hadn't any aptitude for the
real estate business"
'Ha. Tried and found wanting?"
Eyes, sir, and so got him signed
on as a ball player at a salary of
$4,000 a year. Sir, what can you say
to that?'
The other said nothing, but min
ute later when he left the car he
kicked at dog as il he had some
spite to crafty.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
TOTAL LOSS OF HAIR.
Seemed lmmInent-scaip Was Very
seaIy and Hair came Out by Hand
fuIs-ScaIp Now Clear and
New Hair Grown by cuttcura.

about two years ago was troubled
with my head being scaly. Shortly
after that I had an attack of typhoid
fever and was out Of the hospital
possibly two months when I first no.
ticed the loss Of hair. my scalp being
still scaly. started to use dandruf
cures to no effect whatever. had
actually lost hope Of saving any hair
at all. I could brush it of my coat
by the handful. was afraid to comb
1t. But after using two cakes Of Cuti.
cura Soap and nearly q box of Cuti-
cura Ointment, the change was sur.
prfstng. My scalp is now clear and
healthy as could be and my hair thick.
er than ever, whereas had my mind
made up to be bald. w. F. Steese, 6812
Broad St., Pittsburg, Penn, May and
21, 1908"
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

We know of other medicine which has been 50 suc-
cessfu in relieving the suffering of women or secured so
many genuine testimonials, has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
In almost every community you will find women who
nave been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham Veg
etable Compound. Almost every woman you meet has
either been benefited by it, knows one who has.
In the Pnkham Laboratory at Lynn Mass are files con-
tanning over million one hundred thousand letters from
women seeking health, in which many openly state over
their own that they have reganed their health by
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has saved
many women from surgical operations
Lydia E. Pmlham's Vegetable Compound is made ex.
clusvey from roots and herbs and is perfectly harmless
why so successful is because it contain,
ingredients which act directly upon the female organism
restoring it to healthy and normal activity.
Thousands Of unsolicited and genuine testimonials such
as the following prove the efficiency Of this simple remedy
minneapolis Mimi: :-"I great sufferer female
troubles which caused weakness
ae sXsTen read SO much Of what Lydia Pfnkhams
egEe 1t Xo9d help and help me Wnder-
1u11y' Within three months was perfectly
want this letter made public show the benefits to be
Gsf@ eb 2na dXda Ftnkhams Vegetable
Women who suffering from those distressing ills
peculiar to their should lose sight of these facts
Or doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
compound to restore their health.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
Poverty and Consumption.

Poverty and Consumption.
That poverty is q friend to consump-
ton; is demonstrated by some recent
German statistics. which show that Of
10000 well-to-do persons 40 annually
die OF consumption; of the same mum.
Der only moderately well-to-do, 66: OF
the same number Of really poor, ~:
and Of paupers, 81. According to John
Burns, the famous English labor lead.
or, 80 per cent. OF the consumptives in
London receive charitable relief in
their homes: o''' >'
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

Death from Sting Of Poisonous Files.
Three persons died recently at
Marseilfes after having been stung by
poisonous f1ies..s Several streets arc
infested by the insects, which are
said to have been brought to Mar
settles in a cargo of South American
wool-Echo de Paris.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
A Bio One,

What a nice advertisement for the
personally conducted travel trips!" re.
marked the Casual Observer.
What is?" demanded the Practical
Person.
"The fact that the north pole has
been discovered by Cook tourist"
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

other wire to keep the opening in
shape.
Countless household bags are not to
| be scorned, but these two are partic.
| ularlv nseful shapes.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
Purely Accidental.

Lady, kin you give me er bite to
eat? Me present plight is due to IN
accident of BIRTH
Poor man! An accident Of birth
you say?"
"Yessum; I wuz born tired"
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
Proper Love for Wife.

when man really loves his wife
he ought to combine all his incest
sentiments toward other women into
one big sentiment for her.
"He should show her the respect he
feels toward his mother, the polite
ness he shows other women and the
responsibility he feels toward his sis
ter.
ITO all of that he should add the
great love he should feel for a wife"
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
A Rare Good ThIno.

~ oAt0 aoOO USUqs
"Am using Aliens Foot-Ease, and can
truly say would not have been without
It so long, had I known the relief it would
give my aching feet. think it rare good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet.
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert, Providence, r.
L" Sold by all Druggists. sc. Ask to-day.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

BE JUST TO YOURSELF
and keep wellif possible. Check that cough with
the harmless and efficient remedy, Aliens Lung
8al1am. Az druggists. Csc. Soc and 8 90 bottles
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

The average man thinks his bump
of generosity is at least three times as
large as it actually is.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

Unpleasant Encounters.
docs Biggins meet his obliga-
tions?" -,
Frequently" answered Miss Cay
enne. But he Invariably snubs
them.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
The Meloor rama,

Inc Meloor1m1.
The villain still pursued her, yet
They were a putting pair:
The villain puffed q cigarette,
The heroine puhted her hair
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

After breaking IS bill the pieces
are soon lost.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

Nursery in Tneater.
A nursery for the children of pa.
irons is connected with a Glasgow
(Scotland) theater
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

Dr: Plerces Pleasant Pellets regulate and invte-
olate stOmacn, liver ana bowels. Sugar.cOated,
tiny granules. easy to take as candy.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
Instant Relief for All Eyes,

that are Initiated from dust, heat, sun or
wind, PETT1TS EYE SALVE, 25c. All
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22

Don't abuse the rich; we can't all
be paupers.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-10-22
HARD UP FOR A CASE

Cop-Nar then, out Of it.! Mixed
bathing amt allowed!-Ally Sloper.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

long time reader you have told the tourists and have that there poisonous herbs Many prowled around the woods and nb bd everything sight belief the tradition Perhaps many have filed deadly twgs and would known If Fairbanks druggist had discovered their wild parsnp here and it safe thing eat unless you have the Oser and think you your space this globe The here and that is safe thing have in your stomach nearly disagreeabe foot on your spine monkshood larkspur poison ivy They all grow Masks and stand witnesses the untruths have been seniing broadcast.
 day will be found and then another of cherished and fondly misconceptions will go gmmerng only question time until snoopy scientist will dis germs ryues and the whole pack of proceed o get We'll boil the and squirt fornadehyde all the house tie sock around neck and go to bed A little knowledge is dangerous thing.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07
Poisonous Plants are
 Found in Alaska

There is very general belief that there are no poisonous plants growing in Alaska. This pellet though sincere, is mistaken one according to Theo- dore Farrell well known duggist oi | Fairbanks who says recent fatality ] on the lower river, attributed to the use of the wild parsnip, should be a striking warning against eating that plant. The effects of the poison are very marked and in tte instance cited took on the form of convulsions, froth- ing at the mouth and darkening of the skin all of which was attended by great agony.
 This plant may be seen growing Drofusey about the streets of this city IS a. low. herb-like plant with foli age resembling the domesetic parsnip, but is lower. not so erect and more dense. The roots, which do not attain the size of the table parsnip. resem ble it, however, in odor, color and taste. except that, if chewed slowly, a bitter principle may be detected.
 Two plants of the crow foot family, which are highly poisonous, are con- mon to local waysides. The first of these, including varities of aconite, commonly called monkshood or helmet flower, because of the pretty blue flowers resembling those historic head- gears, is among the most plentiful and attractive flowers. The other, staph- sagria, or larkspur, as it is ordin- arily called, because of it's flowers resembling the spurs of the bird of tht name, attains a height, like aeon ite. Of from two to three feet. The plants are both arect and the leaves from which they take their family name are divided in way embling crow's foot.
 The aconite is characterized by peculiar numbness and tingling sen- sation upon the tongue and lips when tasted and either Of these plants if eaten in sucifiient quantity may cause violent death.
 Varieties of rhus, in which is inclu- ded the poison oak or ivy, is known to be habited here.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

The band boys of Ketchkan have hit unique scheme raising money purchase their band instruments and create
 the organization until they become self supporting They intend to sell stocks value Of dol each thousand dollars IL expected that will buy mp part of these and the will be offered the public The stocks thus sold will bought up retired by the organization fund be obtained through the giving of monthly dances minstrel The band will thus become social feature will add diversion the monoony of the long nights that ahead of Its effect the commun
 y elevatng its educational features will be of value the membership dollars invested in these stocks will repay investor creating social harmony if the nst tuition never gets in position redeem them Already sold there be doubt but the whole issue will be disposed of within week.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

There were six vessels in Ketchikan Wednesday, They made most imposing showing and serve reminder that lick the stun out of any country that sees fit deposit their stake money for few rounds That's the kind of patriotism warship inspires We thrill over their magnitude and speculate the amount of destruction they might do to the life and property of our brothers and sisters who silly enough to be born under flag with less than banner of the free Some day the nations will learn that all children of God and these huge engines of terror and death will be convert ed into splendid merchant marine to carry food and cloth ing the needy and implements of husbandry to the in dustrious They will then take Northand coal and the south and bring back fruits and grains Their ultimate destiny is that of though the way thereto may be lined with cruelty and horror While dreaming of peace and gentleness pipe went out, and that those six ships lick any six ships from any nation under the
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07
U. 5. Government
 Made Bad Bargain

The report reaches Seward that two Japanses armored cruisers are plying the waters in the vicinity of the Pri- hylof islands. which are noted as seal rookeries. and where the seizure of most of the poachers has taken place. Says the Seward Gateway. In this connection, it is interesting to know that this year ends the lease of the North American Company to these famous seal rookerieS. By the terms of this absurd lease the company has the sole right to kill fur seal on the islands of St. Paul and St. George, composing the pribylof group. The independent sealer cannot hunt within three miles of these confines. The company has 10 divvy with Uncle Sam to the extent of about SIP per skin, but as these valuable furs bring from S22 to s25 apiece, the company has a pretty goud thing at that, especially as there is no particular expense attached to catching them. They are driven ashore in droves and slaugh- tered by the score. And it costs the government sum largely in excess of the amount of it's divvy to have a feet of revenue cutters patrolng and protecting these islands. Its bad bargain on the government part.
 The islands are exceedingly difficult to guard from the constant attacks of the poachers. The elements seem to favor them. Heavy fogs hang from the heavens. atfording protection to the marauders and ooscuring the vision of the watchers. Only py the merest chance can they be apprehen ded.
 These seal rookeries were discoy- cred under the Russian occupation by primitive sloop of war in the ser vice of the ear Of all the Russas. When America purchased Alaska, q young Russian lieutenant who was aboard the gunboat when she visited the rookeries thought he saw good thing in them from commercial standpoint. He proceeded to San Fran cisco and put the proposition to some prominent Jews engaged in business there. Secretly they outftted vessel and one of the number and the Russian officer sailed north to verify the lat ter's report. Finding everything as represented, company known as the Alaska Commercial Company, was l formed and lease of the islands was secured from the government, by the l p yment oi 5 per skin royalty. For snirty years this company reaped a harvest from these roUkeries until the lease expired. The Russian officer was fairly treated by the organizers of the company, who gave him Il lib- elal amount of stock, and he now resides in San Francisco. a wealthy and respected citizen.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07
l. has been raining up 1

raining up here in Alaska or less for several noticed and their comments have not always attern Some of people have awakened that Jupiter Puyius is scripture with the running To people the prolonged have depressing effect That indicates faulty susceptibility rather than real harm that these gentle rains gray clouds obscure the sy opalne tinted you live in the skies The shine that paints the cheek and the with diamonds within raindrop healthy and holy and benefcent The foliage deeper with the une of life because of it's lingering When rains into and learn to love it. When you young arcay stole away your dreams before pride maybe your soul the happe spent when raned hardest and padded the pools It did hurt you then will Go out and see gentle The is bugaboo only those who stay inside and fearit.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

very apt suggestion made the Daily Miner by of citizens who desired the Keckan exhibit at the fair returned maintained here permanent exhibit fitting place could be constructed and thus valuable collection which has from all parts Of the dis tret and considerable expense Right is the taking Of the collection before it scattered heaven would take several duplicate such thing possible might the nucleus around which valuable might grow
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07
Press special

Seattle, July 30-Dr. Roller and Al Kaufman will fight six rounds tonight in the arena. Dr. Rollers friends say he has improved amazingly within the past year and they look for a good showing on his part
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07
-EInited Press special

Seattle, July 3l-Dr. Roller was q nosice in the. six round bout with Kaufman. His actions last night showed him to be wholly united for the prize ring aud he will never develop into fighter of class.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

Alaska suspended publication Kaela has paper. F A. Strong the editor has gone to Seattle When that kind publication permitted indicates that the rest of the community the black stocking tackled their doors
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-08-07

BERT HowDEsHRLr- kaisor and Manager
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-07-15
MuzzIinu the Cannon.

Two recruits stationed at fort
overlooking the sea were examining
one of the fort guns. One suggested
that they should let it off, adding that
nobody would be any the wiser. They
loaded the gun, and one of them said
he would hold bucket over the muz-
zle 10 drown the sounds SO that they
would not be heard. The gun was fir
ed and the shell and bucket, with the
soldier clingins to it, went flying gay
ly out to sea. An officer Immediately
rushed up to the remaining soldier
to inquire the cause of the comrnotion.
Where is Murphy" he yelled
Gone for bucket of water, sir,
coolly remarked the soldier.
And how long will he be?' roared
the officer.
Well said the soldier, IF he
comes back as quick as he went, he's
due any minute"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-07-15
GLEN FLORA
(From the Glen Flora Starr


Miss Mabel Holden left last Tuesday
for st. Paul where she will enter one
of the hospitals to learn practical
nursing.
Fuel Darlington and w. W. Kinyon
left last Saturday on a prospecting
trip to the vicinity of Steamboat
Springs, Colorado.
The following corps of teachers have
been employed for our school for the
coming year: Principal, Erick Carlson,
Range, Polk County; Assistant, Miss
Nell Caesar, Chippewa Falls; Interme-
date, Miss Verie Cotter, Mcmillan,
Jackson County; Primary, Miss Grace
Coon of this place.
N. Wage was severely injured last
Saturday. He was working on his
barn, on a staging about fourteen feet
from the ground, and the staging
broke, precipitating him to the ground
where he struck on a pile of rocks. He
was badly bruised and cut about the
! face and rendered unconscious, remain
ing so for several hours. While the
wounds are painful and will confine
him to his bed for some time, it is be-
lieved that no serious or permanent
injury will result. At last reports he
is slowly recovering.
| J. M. Freestone suffered the mis-
fortune of having his engine and boiler
ditched last Saturday. He was moving
from the w. A. Rogers farm, where
he had just completed the spring cut,
| to his own farm. Coming down the
grade of the railway crossing half a
mile west of town one of the front
wheels of the trucks went through the
end of the culvert, causing the engine
to turn turtle into the ditch. A. c.
Holden and Sabin Sydnes were driving
and the engine slipped so suddenly that
they were barely able to escape injury
by jumping.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-07-15
re DEMAND FOR UMBRELLAS.
anc ing Weather Ideal From the
Salesman's Point of View.

Salesman's Point of View.
Naturally" said the umbrella sales
81 n, : e sell more umbrellas when it
in3 than when it doesn't, but ideal
eather for the retail umbrella trade
e ould be found in a constant success
ion Of days that started bright and
clear and wound up stormy.
ITO be sure we sell more or less UNI
freIlas all the time on clear days as
well as on rainy. In time of peace
prepare for war, you know, and that
OFT of thing, and there are people
who buy their umbrellas and have
them ready; but it is on such day l
have described that we sell the most
umbrellas.
You take bright and sunny ano
and that holds so until along in the
afternoon, a day on which the streets
and the stores are filled with shoppers
and then let a storm come up, taking
people unaware-then we sell UNI
brellas.
"On such a day we have customers
here standing along the umbrella
counter perhaps two or three deep
people buying umbrellas; on such a
day we sell hundreds of umbrellas in
enc afternoon. It's an i'll wind that
blows nobody good, don't you know?
the rainy days are the bright days in
the umbrella business"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-07-15
ANCHORS FOR RATTLEsHiPs.
Those Recently Made Heavy Enough
To Hold L arrest Vessels.

Those Recently Made Heavy Enough
to Hold Largest Vessels.
eff some Of the sea worthless could
come to earth and get a look at the
anchors which were recently turned
out in the Charlestown navy yard they
would not believe their eyesight,' said
H. M. Knight of Boston. "Battleships
nowadays carry four anchors. These
have been cast heretofore, but they
were liable to break at the wrong
time.
They were so big, however, that it
seemed there was no other way to
make them Finally it was decided to
try and forge an anchor of the size
needed at the Charlestown navy yard.
Accordingly five men were set at work
on an anchor which was to weigh IT.
600 pounds The men worked on the
anchor a month and then turned out
one that stood all the tests and was
accepted Now they are making those
anchors In the yard in sets OF tours
for shipments wherever they are
needed.
These anchors will hold the larg-
est battleships af1oat unless they are
caught in a hurricane. They are i'm
mense affairs. They are fifteen feet
long from crown to shackle and about
nine and half feet across from point
to point. The palms at the arm ends,
which get the grip on the bottom, are
thirty-two inches wide. Several sets
have been shipped to the Pacific coast
10 go on battleships at the stations on
that coast"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-07-15
BraziI's Hiqh Tariff.

Outside of a few cotton factories
that are making good Roadway Brazil
has very few infant industries to
boast Of" said Mr.. HI. w. Sapp, an
American engineer who has lately
visited that country.
But in the name of fostering its
Industries the Brazilian congress has
levied enormously high duties on i'm
rorted goods | met a fellow Amerl-
can in the State of Sac Paulo who
told me that a buggy he brought in
from the United States was taxed
s240 by the customs officials, although
he paid for it here only $85.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-07-15
PORT ARTHUR

Special correspondence to the News-Budget
]. M. Conrath went to Ladysmitl
Friday on business.
Johnny Perron was on the sick list
the past week.
Gus Bitner was Ladysmith visitor
Friday.
r. J. Sabin has started to build his
new house; j. M. Graft is doing the
carpenter work.
A. A. Pjerron was in Ladysmith
Saturday.
N. N. Edwards and daughter Hazel
from Omaha, Nebr., are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pjerron.
Mrs. Anna Gortside from Glen Ullin,
N. Oak, is visiting at the home of her
brother, J. NJ Conrath.
Carl Flohr took a flying trip to Thorn
apple dam Sunday afternoon.
Tommy Vesser returned to Port Arth-
ur Sunday evening from short visit at
his home at Flambeau.
A Port Arthur young couple took a
shower bath Sunday evening while out
for walk.
The young folks of Port Arthur had
a dancing party at the boarding house
Sunday evening.
Mrs. H. Spresser was Ladysmith
visitor Monday.
Fred Pjerron was in Ladysmith We'd
nesday.
Miss Lorraine Bergevin from Chipp-
eva Falls returned to her home in Port
Arthur Wednesday.