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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
Curari a Queer Poison

Curari, the vegetable poison with
Zon tip their hunting arrows, remains
a mystery in its composition after a
hundred years of investigation by sci
entists. The Indians will sell it for
its weight in silver, but will not reveal
the plants from which 1t is derived
Not long ago a professor in German
university was sent to the Amazon
wilderness for the express purpose OF
discovering the secret, for curari, OF
urari as it is otherwise called, Is now
thought to be of great value in medi
cine. The professor lived two years
in Indian villages, and while he was
permitted to witness the boiling OF
the witches BROTH which lasted sew.
eral days, he could not tell what
plants went into the brew. Returning
from his baffled quest down the ANA.
2on with a quantity of the poison, the
professor was met by another traveller,
Dewey Austin Cobb, who had got pos.
session of native blowgun. The lat.
ter tells in the National Geographic
Magazine how he put some of the pro.
fessor's curari on some of his blowgun
arrows, which are like toothpicks
feathered with cotton, and tried It on
a buck deer in the forest.
After deliberate aim our hunter
fred says Mr.. Cobb, "if I may use
such word for the little puff, scarce.
ly heard by us, and entirely inardible
above the rustl1ng corn leaves at the
distance of the deer. The animal gave
a slight start as it felt the prick of
the arrow on its flank and turned part.
ly around, smiling the air for a scent.
and looking about as If searching for
the insect that had bitten or stung 1t,
Detecting nothing, it stood still and
unalarmed. At the end Of a minute.
or minute and a half at most its
head dropped little, as II it was
sleepy
when the hunter saw this he arose
and stepped out in plain sight. The
deer turned his head and looked at
MIN, and moved forward, not away
from him, few steps, and stopped. 1t
showed no fear, but simply curiosity.
After another minute the professor
and l arose, and all three walked
quietly to within reach of 1t. It made
no movement to run away, but watch.
ed us 1ntently, and shifted its position
a little. It's movements seemed per.
fectly easy and natural Absence of
fear was the only observable change,
until at the end of three minutes
more; then it lay down, not falling,
but as naturally as a COW or sheer
when ready for sleep
We all approached its side. and
the hunter laid hand on its shoulder
1t looked up at him, but showed no re.
sentiment or fear. Even it's breathing
seemed easy and natural, which sur.
pr1sed me, as had heard that death
resulted from paralysis of the lungs
when caused by urari"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
Beer" In Kansas.

A certain Kansas editor always puts
the word beer" when printed in his
paper, in quotation marks.
Why do you do that?" a subscriber
asked him
1T is for the same reason" he re-
piled, that we put quotation marks
around the word ghost We don't be-
lieve there are any ghosts. kansas
City Journal.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09

There more Catarrh In this section OF the country
Than all other diseases put together and until the last
lew years supposed to be incurable For a great
many years doctors pronounced 1t local disease and
prescribed local remedies. and by constantly failing
70 with local treatment. pronounced it hcurable.
Science has proven Catarrh to be constitutional dis
aaIIs ~ Cotsrrh Cure manm,actnreS nv Chenev
Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Is the only Constitutional cure on
the market. 1t is taken internally in doses from 10
irops to teaspoonful It acts directly the blood
Ind mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any 1t fails to cure. Send
or circulars and testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
A Sure Cure.

Mother-I'm afraid Gwendoline il
setting her heart on that young Pen
niless.
Father-You think so?
MOther-I am almost sure OF it.
Father-Well, he is not a fit person
for her to marry. He is as poor as a
rat and has no prospects. Something
must be done to set her against him.
Mother-I have thought of that and
have hit upon what think is an excel
lent plan.
Father-Yes? What is it?
Mother-We must tell her that we
want her to marry him.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
A Story Which Proves That the Odor
of jerks Car Was Stronger Than
That of Poiecat.

"Polecats," said the suburbanite,
ARE animals which l do not at all
mind, that is, when they keep their
distance and I keep, mine. In fact, I
think there is something-er--sug
tiey and almost romantic In the far
oil odor. Especially on moonlight
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
TRY MURINE EVE REMEDY

TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY
for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, Csc,
soc, $1.00. Murine Eye Salve in
Aseptic Tubes, Csc, $1.00. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
He Never Shaved AGAIN,

Marmaduke-What do you suppose
that wretched barber said when he
shaved me?
Bertie-I don't know.
Marmaduke-He said 1t reminded
him of a game he used to play when
a boy called Hunt the Hare"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09

rooms, but in order
to dignity them as
such it was neCeS.
sary to create sew
eral com m t t e es
which really were
nothing more than
committees il name,
for they seldom held
meetings and it is
said that in one or
two cases no meet
ngs ever b We
been held. ',','he SEN
atOrs as they were
assigned to rooms
were made chair
men of the commit.
tees which ware sup
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09

AS gold is tried by the furnace, and
the baser metal is shown; so the hol-
low-hearted friend is known by ad-
versity.-Me tastasi0.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09

to Mr.. Aldrlcn's place as finance chair.
man. The difficulty is that Mr.. Bur.
rows has been defeated in the pri-
maries for reelection to the senate
and like Mr. Aldrich he is to retire
in March, Boies Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania comes next on this all power
full body, but it is more than whis-
pered that craftsmanship preferment
is not to be given to Mr.. Penrose.
Next in order comes Eugene Hale OF
Maine, who is to retire in March, and
thus is out of consideration. Then
comes Shelby NJ Cullom of Illinois,
who will not accept the Craftsmanship
under any circumstances, for his
age precludes his undertaking the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
SOUR STOMACH

81 used Cascarets and feel like a new
man. I have been a sufferer from dys-
pepsia and sour stomach for the last two
years. have been taking medicine and
other drugs, but could find no relief only
for a short time. I will recommend
Cascarets to my friends as the only thing
for indigestion and sour stomach and to
keep the bowels in good condition.
They are very nice to eat"
Harry Stuckley, Mauch Chunk, Pa.
Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good.
Do Good. Mover Sicken, Weaken or Grpe.
10c. 25c, Soc. Never sold In bulk. Tho gen.
uine tablet stamped CCC. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. 926
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09
ln1nortant Ia Mofhara

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09

In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-09

Itself in matters of procedure, and so
1t is. The senate does things as no
other legislative body in the world
does them The senators pride them
selves upon the dignity of their body
and they take no little pride appar-
emily in the uniqueness Of the rules
which govern them and in the &C
copied method of doing things with
out absolute governing regulation.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
BRIBERY SCANDAL
LEADS TO ARREST
or NOTABLE men
Senatorial Election Results in
Indictment of Politicians for
Gambling.

Jackson, Miss, April 12.-Five war
rants charging poker playing were is
sued today as one Of the ramiflcations
of the Bilbo Dulaney senatorial bribery
investigation. The warrants were for
State Senator Charles F. Engle, Rep
resentative Charles Doherty. Sam Clark
and L. J. James, both prominent plant
ers, and Private" John Allen.
Allen recently before the grand jury,
which Is investigating some phases Of
the bribery charges, was asked IL he
knew Of any gambling at Jackson dur
Ing the legislative session. He said he
played poker in Representative DOH
erty's room. The others under indict-
ment also made statements to the Jury
about gambling at Jackson. Poker
playing for money Is unlawful under
the Mississippi code Of 1880.
The Senate resumed it's investiga-
ton Of the bribery charges.
Private" John Allen, one Of the men
arrested. Is former member Of con-
gress, and enjoys a national reputation
as wit and story teller.
The prosecution attacked Bilbo with
several character witnesses. r. N. Mil
Ter. former district attorney Of jack
son testified that he never offered
Representative Cowart a tudgeship or
district attorneyship for his vote for
senator
"Cowart," said Miller, claimed he
was voting for Vardaman because he
thought his county was for Vardaman,
but as lawyer he thought he had
right to take a fee and IL he took a
fee to represent another party he would
change his allegiance in the senatorial
caucus.
II never heard anything so bold, and
/ so told Cowart."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
TEDDY ESCAPES A
BINDING STORM

Genoa, April 12.-Colonel and Mrs.
Roosevelt had cause to be glad today
that the crowds they encountered had
forced them to abandon their carriage
drive yesterday for since morning rain
has fallen in torrents and had the
two not reached here last night they
would have had difficulty In getting
through today.
This afternoon they will leave for
Porto Maurizio, where Kermit and
Miss Ethel are due to arrive tonight.
The former president and Mrs. Roose-
welt spent the morning hours visiting
the art galleries, the old palace of the
Doges and other places Of interest.
-
Rapallo. Italy, April 12.--Colonel and
Mrs. Roosevelt, who are driving from
Spezia to Genoa, stopped here over night
and left this morning for Portofno.
Descriptions Of the distinguished Amer
lean have preceded him In every little
town along the route and he is easily
recognized and so becomes the object
Of frequent and cordial demonstrations.
This morning the travellers abandoned
their carriage for an automobile.
Portofino, sometimes described as the
most beautiful spot on the Mediterran-
can, is situated at the extremity of
Portof1no promontory. several hundred
feet above the sea. The Rooseyelts
plan to have luncheon at the hotel Des
Fleurs at Portofino.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
BALDWIN ESTATE IS
SUED BY YOUNG GIRL
She Alleges She Is the Daughter
Of Late California
Horseman.

Boston, April 13.--Basing her chain
on the allegation that she Is the legiti-
mate daughter and r:ghtful heir,
Beatrice A. Baldwin, a ls-year-old
Brookline girl, has begun suit in Los
Angeles. Cal. for one-third of the es-
tate Of the late E. J. (''Lucky") Bald
win, the we'll known turf man.
Miss Baldwin Is the daughter of Mrs.
w. b. Turnbull. of Brookline, and is
attending a girls boarding school in
the vicinity of New York
Mrs. Turnbull. mother of the claim
ant, was formerly Miss Lillian A..
Ashley, of Winchester. She alleges
that she and Baldwin contracted a
common law marriage, which Is bind
ing under the California code, and that
the claimant was born of that mar
riage. Fourteen years ago she brought
suit against Baldwin, which eliminated
with the attempt of her sister to shoot
Baldwin toward the close of the trial.
This action, 1t is claimed, prejudiced
the jury against the plaintiff.
Mrs. TurnbulPs present husband, DR.,
William B. Turnbull, is a we'll known
physician In Brookline. Mrs. Turnbull
says she left Baldwin after discover
ing that he had a wife living at the
time of her marriage to him. The es-
tate to which the young Brookline girl
lays claim for a portion Is said to be
valued at $20.000,0O0.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
MILLIONAIRE WALSH
DIES IN WASHINGTON

Washington, April 12.-Thomas F..
walsh, the millionaire mine owner,
died at his home here last night at
1880 o'clock.
Death was due to a growth In the
lungs, the result Of an injury received
years ago when Mr.. Walsh was q
miner in the west. Although the
Silver mining king" as Mr.. Walsh
was known, had been sick for the
past three months, the end came sud-
denly and peacefully.
At his own request the funeral cere-
monies will be simple. They will be
conducted by the Masonic order and
will be held Sunday afternoon.
Thomas F. Walsh was born In Ire
land in 1851. He was educated in the
public schools and early In life was
apprenticed to a wheelwright. When
he was 10 years old he came to the
United States, going almost directly
to Colorado, where he made a fortune
In the development of mines. In 1879
he was married to Miss Carrie B.
Reed He was named as one Of the
in 1900, and has been otherwise signal
ly honored by his government.
The tragic death of his only son
some years ago was a most severe
shock to Mr.. Walsh and one he never
fully recovered from. The boy was
killed in an automobile accident, which
injured his sister, now Mrs. Edward
Mclean.
A son born to his daughter recently
has been dubbed, on account Of the
immense wealth on both his paternai
and maternal side, the hundred mill
lion dollar baby"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
GENERAL WITH GUN
and A JAG RESIGNS
Oklahoma Soldier Tenders His
Resignation to Governor
Haskell.

Guthrie, OKLA, April 12.-As a result
OF a midnight quarrel with Governor
Charles N. Haskell, In the latter's
apartments, concerning which state
ments conflict. Adjutant General Can
ton, Of the Oklahoma National guard,
resigned today.
A revolver was taken from General
Canton during the row, when mutual
friends interfered. Canton declares,
however, that he did not draw the
weapon and had no intention Of trying
to injure the governor.
Governor Haskell stated he would al
low the officer to retire.
Isn't drunkenness enough for ac-
cepting a resignation" he asked, when
pressed for a statement regarding the
disagreement. Further than this he
would not discuss the affair.
General Canton was more commune
cative:
IT went peaceably to the governors
apartments to talk things over" said
Canton today, land he started a row,
He told me to go to warmer cli-
mate. I did not try to draw my re-
volver, as reported, although l carry
such a weapon as part Of my duties.
Far from trying to injure the governor.
I have saved him several times from
being hurt"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
PROFESSOR ENDANCERS
LIVES OF HIS PUPILS
Uses Chloroform as Antidote
for Bromine With Almost
Deadly Result.

Middletown, Conn, April 12.-As the
result Of an explosion In the chemical
laboratory Of the high school here q
dozen young men and women were
placed In peril Of death through the
strenuous efforts of their teacher to
aid them. They were saved after the
teacher realized that physicians were
necessary.
The class was working with bromine,
each member having a small quantity
In glass retort, working out an al
kali from the element. One of the pu-
pills, in a manner still unknown, made
wrong move and Immediately there
was an explosion and the room was
filled with the fumes of the bromine.
With the possible exception Of chlor-
Inc there Ia no create irritant to the
throat and nostrils than the fumes Of
bromine, and in a few seconds the
whole class was Frustrated by the pois-
onous gas.
The condition of the members of the
class was SO distressing that the teach
err, Professor w. B. Alexander, was
alarmed. He looked about the labora-
tory for a counter irritant and picked
up big bottle Of chloroform, which
he administered to lull the pain caused
by the bromine fumes.
Professor Alexander had 80 many
PoeAShlS vi Hduub Ut Ouo tlinG tHdt
he could not gauge closely the quantity
OF TIE chloroform each of the young
men and women was getting. AS a re-
suit every one Of them got too much
and soon everybody in the laboratory
was unconscious. but Professor Alex
ander.
Facing a tragedy Of gigantic proper
lions, Professor Alexander ran out and
gave the alarm and ordered somebody
to summon physicians. Several doc
tors responded to the call, and 1t looked
for a moment as II the high school
would be turned into a hospital or q
morgue.
Windows were flung open and the
physicians started to work to revive
the unconscious pupils, when one doc
tor came across a huge bottle OF am
monia. The doctor uncorked this and
dragged 1t to one man, whose head he
held over II for a moment. The am
monia was too much for both the bro
mine and the chloroform, and one good
Whit of II served to bring back the
patient. The ammonia was used in re-
viving all IL, who were later taken to
their homes and are now apparently
no worse off for their experience.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
TWO new WARSHIPS
VOTED BY THE HOUSE
Party Lines Go to Pieces In
Passage of Big Naval
Bill.

Washington, April 12.--By a decisive
vote of 162 to ITO, IA being present and
not voting, the house yesterday author
lied the construction of two battle
ships to cost S6,000,O00 each. Thirty
three democrats voted for two battle
ships and "a republicans against the
proposition.
This action was taken Just prior to
the passage Of the naval appropriation
bill, carrying $12S,037, 602.
This amount is about 100000 less
than was recommended by the navy
department. In addition to the battle
ships the bill also provides for the con-
struction of two fleet GOLFERS and four
submarine boats.
AS amended on motion of Mr.. Fitz-
gerald, of New York, the two battle
ships and two fleet GOLFERS must be
constructed by firms operating under
the eight-hour law.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
BOY INSTANTLY KILLED
BY SHOT FROM RIFLE

Garner, Ia. April 12.--Another in
stance Of an unloaded gun causing a
tragedy occurred here Tuesday night
when John Reibe. the 14-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Reibe. well known
residents of this place. was shot
through the right temple by a small
caliber rifle In the hands Of school,
mate. The boys had returned from
school and were doing chores at the
Reibe home preparatory to going for
a short hunting trip. They were en-
tering the barn when Henry Schlight-
Ing, who carried the gun. slipped, fall
ing against the building in such a man
ner as to discharge the gum The shot
struck Reibe In the temple, death re-
sulting Instantly
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
NOTED RUSSIANS
READY TO FIGHT
Count Witte and General Kuro.
patkin Narrowly Avoid
Mortal Combat.

st. Petersburg. April IA duel be-
tween former Premier Count White,
who represented Russia in the peace
negotiations with Japan In the United
States, and General Kuropatkin, former
commander in chief of the Russian
forces in the field, has been averted
through an explanation by the former.
General Kuropatkin took offense at a
speech in which Count White asserted
that the modern Russian military COM
manders were lacking in moral cour-
age, and were prone to blame others
for their own failures.
The general accepted the reference
as personal insult, and. challenging,
seconds were appointed by both men.
Subsequently the count expressed re-
greet that his spoken words were such
that the general could consider them
as referring to himself and said his
were intended merely for gen.
eral application.
In sending the communications ex-
changed to the newspapers the Sec
onds state that the incident has been
satisfactorily disposed Of.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
DISCOVERS THE FUNGI
THAT KILL THE WHEAT
North Dakota Professor Find
Five Distinct Types Of
Grain Parasites.

Fargo, N. D.. April 13.-After expert
ments lasting 10 years. Professor H. L..
Boley. of the Agricultural college, of
the University Of North Dakota, dis
coverer of the fax sickness and cure
which has rejuvenated the fields of
Russia and other parts Of the United
States, has announced. he discovered
the five distinct types of parasites
which causes the various varieties Of
wheat sickness.
Professor Boley says the fungi resemble
In shape and in reaction on plant life
the tuberculosis germs which afflict
human life, but that the cure Is far
easier. being nothing less than a cor
rect rotation of crops, being chiefly
clover. corn and potatoes, until tests
Of land show the absence Of the para
sitical fungi.
Professor Boley says the five fungi
came to afflict the worlds soil from the
same unknown cause which birth to
the human tuberculi, and that they
were carried by water and wind, es-
pecially on blown straw in thrashng
time, farther and farther out over the
world until now they are threatening
to throttle the worlds supply Of wheat
and bread.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
VANDERBILT IN CHARGE
OF GREAT CUP RACING

New York, April IAN announce
ment issued today by W. H.. DIDO.
bilt, jr., president Of the Motor Cups
holding company, reveals the fact that
the Automobile club Of America has
turned over the running of its Inter-
national Grand Prize race to the former
sponsor Of the Vanderbilt cup race.
The contest, which Is for a $4,000 gold
challenge cup. is to be run on Long Is
land over a distance of 27S.08 miles on
circuit requiring % laps. The date
set is October Is, 1910, but Mr.. Wander
bilt reserves the right to declare the
race off If less than Is entries are re-
ceived by August /.
In addition to the gold cup, cash
prizes to drivers will be offered as fol-
lows: $4,000 to first; 50, 60 co second;
81, 900 to third.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-04-14
SENDS SERPENTS TO
GIRL Who Tilted HIM.
New Hampshire Youth Failed
in Awful Plan Of Murderous
Revenge.

Manchester. N. H., April 12.-Twc
wriggling adders. each nearly "a inches
long, were In paper box which
Michael Hasselbar conf1ded to Miss
Alice Stuart, of this place, with q re-
quest to give 1t to her chum, Miss
Rosie Cabana, who had spurned his
advances
Inquisitive members Of Miss Stuart's
family lifted the cover of the box,
which she had taken home, after a
vain attempt to find Miss Cabana.
One of the snakes crawled partly out,
but was Jamined back and the box
with Its contents was rushed to the
police station. where the snakes were
killed. Hasselbar was arrested on q
charge Of disorderly conduct.