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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Mulone, notorious Sicilian brigand-
that name sounds queer-has been
sentenced in Perugia to la years i'm
prisonment 1t may be mentioned that
Signor Mulone was tried in his alb
sence, not having been seen since he
escaped from his captors in 1906. Thus
the exemplary sentence, while proba-
bly, pleasing the authorities, does not
hurt the signor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Murder Without Ma,ica

The dean: of the Suffolk Scbon, NJ
Law, Boston, sends us the follov.ina
gem from freshman examination na.
per:
Where murder is committed 9Th
out malice aforethought it is a case
Of manslaughter. = The Green Bag
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Cities that are disappointed because
of the census returns should reflect
that Uncle Sam is as much interested
in making a good showing as any par
ticular community possibly can be.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

It was not until the inventor of the
hoop skirt was eighty-three years old,
that he died. How long must we
wait for news from the inventor of
the hObble skirt?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Praises Traits of His Dog in Rhvme

court Will spare both dog and Defend
ant from any decree which would in
any way interfere with the long rela-
t,cashlp heretofore existing between
tbs defendant and his dog Rover"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Following recent experiments at
Hammondsport, N. Y, 1t is gravely an
nounced that the aeroplane is not very
good as a man killer in war. Who
cares?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

The Cincinnati woman Who says
she will not rest until kissing has
been abandoned has a weary time be-
fore her.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

A 15-ton shark has been captured
near Seattle. The people are in luck
that it did not scramble ashore and
proceed to run for office.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Anyway, the aeroplanc has put an
end to the plant of the mollycoddle
who was always signing for the wings
of a dove.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

We've known amateur gardeners
who saved an unbelievable amount of
money by buying their truck at the
grocery store.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
MAJ. CARSON GOES ABROAD
Maj John M. Carson, chief of the bur

Maj. John M. Carson, chief of the bureau of
manufactures of the department of commerce and
labor, who has been selected to go abroad to look
into the general trade conditions and opportuni-
ties for American manufactures, up to the time OF
his appointment chief of the bureau of manu-
features in 1902 by President Roosevelt, was one
of the ablest newspaper men of the Washington
contingent and chief of the Washington bureau,
created after the consolidation of the Philadelphia
Times and the Philadelphia LEDGER
He was the first president and one of the
founders of the Gridiron club and again it's presi
dent in 1905. He is also member of the Army
and Navy club and the Military Order of the 10y
al Legion. He began his newspaper career as a
devil in printing Office in his teens and after
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

1t costs $50 to ride 800 miles in the
Zeppelin airship. 1t Is hoped, how
ever, that competition may eventually
bring about lowering of the rates.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
The real father of aviation is

The real father of aviation is Octave Chanute,
an engineer of distinction, who is now in Paris,
after having submitted to serious operation. He
has had an interesting career Born in Paris in
1882, he came to this country with his father in
1889 and studied engineering. His first and the
most important appointment that he ever received
was that of chief engineer CT the Elevated Rail-
road Company of New York, founded In 1865.
Mr.. Chanute drew up the plans of the famous
elevateds up Third, Sixth and Ninth avenues,
which, at their opening to traffic in 1875, were con-
sidered marvels of engineering skill, and which,
for the last IS years. have been of incalcuable
advantage to the uptown population of New York
city. This vast enterprise took up all his time
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

An airship that goes only 80 miles
an hour will not make much of an
appeal to the joy rider.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

A st. Louis man claims that he
never had to swing on a car strap.
A circus has an armless wonder, too.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

You will enjoy your own outing bet
ter If you help others who are less
able to get one
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Sad Red Men Must Ride on the WAGON

at Brighton, where we sat at a table
and looked at the ocean," he asked.
well, when you all went away I
walked around to the bar and got one
for five. A shame to charge you five
cents more just to sit down and look
at the ocean. isn't it,"
"Oh, l don't know" she said. I'D
rather pay the extra five than have to
stand by the bar and look at the bar.
tender If he was anything like some
I have seen."-New York Press.
Message for Satan.
In my dream" said the dusky
story teller, Satan had me an wuz
shown me over all de place what he
has specially reserved fer sinners, an
It sho' wuz sight ter behol' Dur
wuz griddle here, an griddle dar.
an lots er my OIL friends wuz fryin' on
'em an maxim de bigges' sorter hol-
lerin'. l thoughted every minute dat
my time wuz comm next, an I'd done
give up in despair wen Satan turned
round an said: Go back ter de worl'
an tell yo' folks bout what you seen;
but ez fer po'se'f, you is too good a
man ter roast "-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

More earthquakes have been record.
ed at Washington, but they attract
little attention now that Halley's
comet has proved an alibi.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

boredom when he ceases to laugh at
his own witty remarks.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Drownings are increasing in direct
proportion to the carelessness of hu.
mainly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

It does not necessarily help any to
get cold feet during this sort of
weather.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

And after the confounded potatoes
get up, every blessed cutworm turns
into a blooming potato bug!
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Anyway. that baseball player who,
while eating, stabbed himself in the
arm with table fork had wretched
delivery.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Do not argue with the contagion-
spreading house fly. Swat him!
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

accomplishments
take the Brazilian to West Point Annapolis inspect
with good
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

A University of Chicago professor
now suggests that Venus is inhabi-
tated, arguing that habitable condi-
than on any other planet. He might
have waited until the Marian puzzle
was solved before springing another.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05


inside as an expressive phrase puts it. the
dispatches
mild curiosity
told ne have the nomination.
democrats at the Lawyers club Manhattan
formed the public that Doctor Wilson Democratic
United States
relating the wishes the feelings
supposed Democratic
Wilson possibly
Democratic the question
President Wilson's strongest interests it
WELL and politics. This
foundation
He learned
assduouy pacsed until he
he
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

When the airship passenger routes
are in full operation it should be unnec
essary to post signs warning passen-
gers not to get off while the machine
is in motion. But long acquaintance
with the travelling public may result
in keeping the sign up.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Ocean vs. Bartender,
DO you remember where they stung
Us ten cents for beer on the pavilion
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
A Queer Case,

When are they to be married."
She doesn't know. She is worried
because she is not quite sure of her
SELF"
That's new one on me. I thought
a girl worried when she wasn't quite
sure of the man." 7...s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
BRAZlL'S PRESIDENT HERE

The visit of President-Elect Hermes Fonesca Of
Brazil to this country affords opportunity, &C.
cordng to American diplomats, for solidifying the
friendly relations now existing between the two
countries.
The program for his entertainment as ar
ranged by Charge dAnaires Silva of the Brazilian
embassy in Washington and representatives of the
state department, included visit to Beverly the
summer home of President Taft and to Valley
Forge, Pa, the summer home of Secretary of
State Knox Receptions in honor of the dist1n-
gu1shed visitor were placed on the program for
New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago Wash
ington and Pittsburg
1t was the desire of the nations guest to study
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Misnlaced Ecticence,

Misplaced Eeticenee.
1T was a great mistake" sighed the
man who was sued for breach of
promise
What do you mean?"
II used a nom de plume in my lit
erary work instead of Disgusting my
identity In nay love letters
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Nice and cool to figh: flies!
Weather jokes are bound to be dry

Do you think the weather man IL
playing to the galleries.?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Meanwhile, remember that there Is
always some hotter place.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

Doing nothing has been defined tc
be looker-on at game of checkers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

That the scholar in politics is to be factor in
American public life has been prophesied, and
10 some degree exemplifed. for several years.
But Tor the first time in the history of the repub
lie the head of a leading university has been Of
Tered the nomination for governor of state and
has signifed his willingness to become the candi-
date.
Woodrow Wilson. president of Princeton uni
vers1ty is both scholar and a politician. In the
higher sense of the latter word He knows life
not only from books but he has been a practising
lawyer, and in various ways has come more into
touch with the great public of working men and
women. probably, than any other head of an Amer
lean institution of learning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
coNFEssEs TRIPLE MURDER
Negro StoIIdly TELLS How lie Killed
Three Women in savannah.

Savannah Ca, February i.-By his
own stolid confession. bingham Bryan,
a negro. Is the man who OH DeCernoer
. killed three white women--Mrs. eliza
GriDbIe. aged seventy, Mrs. Carrie On
lander her daughter, and Mrs. Maggie
their nome in Perry Street,
IN the heart or savannah.
The negro Is prisoner In Chatham
county jail here, ana has been In GUS
tody since he was arrested December
ii for minor crime. The neSro's
story tallies to the nlinutest details
with appearances ABOUT the mousse OK
found. HIS story. simple, but terrible.
follows as he toiu il. lie declares his
motive in entering MRS. Griobie's home
was robbery alone.
Bryan SAID to-day: II was working
around the Gribblc house. cutting
wood.
II picked UP a hammer In the lit
tie house in the yard and hid 1t ir
the bosom of my SHIRT. Then L went
in the back room and went to work
trunk open, and IT made some noise
The old lady grabbed me from be
hind and shook me pretty hard. tool
the hammer and gave her lick OF
the side OF the face. The first licl
did not knock her down, and l CAV,
her a second lick.
Then the second one came up--th,
younger onc--and grabbed Inc at tn,
door in the back of the hall, and
gave her Il lick with my hist. Their
| hit her a lick with the hammer or
the side Of the head. but it did not
XIII her.
II heard noise at the front door
IKE some one wanted to come in. 1
tried to keep her from coming in, but
she pushed the door open and came
IN She grabbed hold of me; l took
her by the throat and choked her with
one hand. Then 1 gave her lick
with the hammer, but did not kill
her. she was alive when left"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
Found Guilty of Con-
spiracy in UJn tied
States Court.
SENTENCEDTOPAY
BILL OF S222,00Q
Sued by Manufactures for Dam
age to His Business Following
Strike, United Hatrnakers
of America Are Convicted
Under Sherman Anti
Trust Law.

Hartford Conn, Februarss IA new
Declaration of independence lis what
Attorney Daniel Davenport calls the
verdict of s222.U0O rendered to-day in
the United states court by the jury
in the suit of d. T. Loewe, OF Danbury,
against 200 hatmakers of this State
for alleged conspiracy After hay
ing been out over two hours. the jury
ordered actual damages of $4,000 10
the plaintiff. but as the suit was
brought under the sherman antitrust
Law. triple damages can be recovered.
Tho action grew out of the boycott
instituted against the plaintiffs goods
following a strike of Its workinen in
the summer of 1902
There was a remarkable scene In
court when the verdict was announced.
The defendants In attendance We're
stunned for a time, and then1n groups
dejectedly discussed the blow.
II Is estimated that the costs In the
case will amount to at least $4,000,
and these. with the counsel fees. may
bring the bill against the United Hat
ters of North America to fully quar-
ter OF million of dollars.
OF vnst Importance.
The verdict in the case is said to be
the most important of its kind ever
tried in this country.
The plaintiff, u. e. LoeWe. said that
If he had not won nc would have had
TO go out of business.
Judge Platt, in his charge, practi.
cally Instructed the jury to bring in
a verdict for the plaintiff He said
the only question for it to decide was
one of damages. and these we're TO be
based upon the losses sustained by the
plaintiff between July, 1902, and Sep
tember 1908. the period during which
the boycott against the Loewa fac
tory was maintained
a bin of exceptions will be filed by
the defense, and the case Will be car.
ried to the Federal Court of Appeal
and the United states Su6tctnu Court.
The suit, which was for s24o.0oo dam
ages. has been on trial for eleven
weeks. 1t was instituted by the Anti
Boycott Society. through Mr.. Loewe.
but 1t is understood the damages
awardcd-ar are TO go to the Danbury hat
makers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
PORTS DEfENSELESs
Pacific Coast Delegation Asks Congress
for Protection


Washington, D. c.. February 4.-"Tho
Pacific coast is in a defenseless condi-
tion at present" declared Representa-
tive Hayes, of California. to-day In a
request of the House Committee on
Naval Affairs for fifty submarines for
the Pacific coast. Slr. Hayes was one
of a congressional delegation from
California, Oregon and Washington,
which body proposed that this fleet
shall be built for the navy at the rate
of ten boats a year for the next five
years.
'In San Francisco Bay the current
is so strong that it is next TO impos-
stble to protect the entrance to the
harbor with mines" continued Repre-
sentative Hayes. I'VE have no bat
tleship fleet on the coast, and we need
protection. Monterey Bay, Half Moon
Bay and the southern ports of the coast
are now practically defenseless against
attack
Representative Humphrey said that
it would be possible for foreign ship
TO enter Puget Sound in a fog without
watchers on shore seeing it.
IF we had fleet OF submarines
they could always be on the outlook
in time of war for the vessels of any
enemy and frustrate an attack, which
as we arc now situated. we would be
practically powerless to resist
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
PARIS WILL BE CLEAN
Predicted Tint City VIII Emerge Puri-
fled From FLOOD.

fled From FLOOD.
Paris. February 4.--The fall OF tne
River Seine WAS more rapid to-day
by noon having fallen nearly ten feet &c,
city Is approaching normal The pro
sress toward the restoration OF the
lighting, telephone and telegraph lines
is slow. but noticeable. The work or
disinfcction and other precautions
against an epidemic of typhoid has
been SO thorough that some of the
newspapers predict that Paris VIII not
oi,ly escape contagion but Will emerge
from the Hood cleaner than ever before
In her history Despite the attempts
of the opposition papers to make I
appear that dissensions are rampant
among the various relief organizations.
investigation indicates that all are CO
operating with zeal and devotion to
common purpose.
Foreign contributions to the relief
fund totaled to-day about 100000
Those of the French Society In New
Orleans have reached $4,000. and the
Emperor of Japan has contributed
$1,000
The amount of the English contribu-
tions has now forged ahead OF the
total from the United States by $4,000.
American Ambassador Bacon, In re-
ply to an inquiry from Boston. mas
eabled that the distress of the victims
viii include thousands of workmen in
enforced idieness. is likely to be pro-
longed. and that ndditiona! coatripu-
tions would be splendid sort OIL
charity.
Deputies George s. Berry. Pusliso
Cent? and others have submitted PHI
to the Chamber of Deputies which
socks to relieve workmen and en-
ployes victims of the food, from the
payment of taxes in 1910; to reduce the
;axcs Of other victims. and to proVldc
for the abatement of unpaid taxes for
1909.
Frank II. Mason, the United States
consul general. and many other Ameri-
cars. were present tonight az sue
tins in the American Roller skating
i,1ts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
ADVISES CANNON TO PRAY
Speaker Is Attacked Iccnusc OF Pro-
fnnity with Which lie Is Credited.

st Louis, Mo-, February l.-An at
tack upon Speaker Joseph G. Cannon,
OF the National House OF Representa-
tlves. because OF the profanity WITH
which he is popularity credited. by Dr.
j. l., bearing, OF Japan featured q
banquet given here to-night to the
1 900 delegates in att enhance upon the
5Laymen's Missionary Movement.
Dr, pearing said he believed morn
ing PRAYER would work q wonderful
change in the Speaker,
II know a Japanese count" he said.
who, when congratulated upon his
success as u legislator, said his sue
cess was due entirely 10 his habit OF
barring his head and PRAYING every
since arriving in America eot,tin-
ned pr. pearlng, II have wondered
whether many problems would not be-
solved II 'tInclo Joeh Cannon could he
brought around to give the same tes-
| timOnS. " E5ENl-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
WILL SUCCEED RIxEY
Charles +. stokes Is Nominated for
SUPERINTENDENT of Navy.


Washington. -. c., February A.
President Taft to-day sent to the Sem
ate the nominations Of Surgeon Charles
Il. stokes to be surgeon-general of
the navy, to succeed Rcar Admiral p.
II. Rixey. who retires voluntarily. and
that OF John Goffigon, of Virginia, to
be collector of customs for the district
of Cherrystone, Va
Surgeon Charles f. Stokes had the
distinction OF being the first medical
officer TO command q naval vessel in
times of peace. He commanded the
hospital ship Relief on Its cruise
around the world with the battleship
ileet. His detail to that command
created controversy in which he was
tho central figure. and which resulted
In the resignation of Rear-Admiral W.
S, Brownson, as chief Of the Bureau Of
Navigation. He IS a graduate of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
New York City: was appointed an as
ststant surgeon in the navy in Feb
ruary. 1889, and has rendered conspicu-
GUS service. He is now on duty in
this city as supervising surgeon OF
the Navy School Hospital.
DR.. J.. NJ. Rixey. the present surgeon
general. VIII retire Immediately under
The thirty years service provision OF
the law, after thirty-s!x years of ac-
tive service and Two terms as surgeon
general.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
TO REGULATE EXCHANGES
Federal Taxes on TRANSACTIONS SuE.
geated by COmmiaaionrr Smith

Washington. d. c.. February IA
Federal tax on the transactions car
ried ON by the exchanges of the coun
try is regarded by Herbert Knox Smith,
Commissioner OF Corporations, as offer
ing in some measure a constitutional
and available means of regulation" of
these bodies. But in u report submit
ted to President Taft to-day Mr.. smith
loss to determine exactly how ITO
eliminate the evil and retain the good"
of the future transactions of the ex-
changes.
information requested by the Pres
ident as to transactions on produce
exchanges and as to certain future
contracts in farm products led to MIR.
Smiths report on the subject. Taking
in farm commodities. the commissioner
holds that spot and intended deliv-
cry" future transactions are proper;
that .'bucket shop" transactions are
"unquestionably evil and indstenslple.. a.,
necessary and proper, being really not
speculation. but an avoidance OF spec
ulation."
party intends to deliver or receive, but
where the contract is made on reg
ular exchange, the rules Of which make
delivery and receipt obligatory, II de-
manded." Mr.. Smith asserts that this
class of future transactions presents
ably involves the existence of the fu-
ture exchanges themselves"
The trouble with exchange specula-
ton SAYS Mr.. Smith. is not with the
theory. but with the actual practice.
The commissioner bases his COM
.ments in regard to speculation chief
ly on recent Investigation of the cot
ton exchanges. The only benefits of
exchange transactions. he says. are
often nullifed by improper conditions
on the exchanges themselves, and cites
the New York Cotton Exchange. the
basic defect of which, he says. IS its
So scaled fixed difference" system
Tho false quotations produced under
this system, he says, frequently de
crease the prices OF cotton received by
the farmer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-05
VIM. C. LOWERING DEAD
Concrcssmnn Never Recovered From
breakdown After Tariff Discussion.

Washington, D. c., February f.
Representative William C. Lowering, OF
Taunton, Mass, died here to-day. aged
seventy-five years. Death was due
to pneumonia. Mr.. lowering was serv-
Ing his seventh consecutive term in
Congress. During the tariff discussion
last summer he suffered a breakdown,
and about two weeks ago left sick
bed to so to the White House in the
interest of legislation to~prevent gam
bling in cotton futures. Since then
his condition had been critical until
death enSued.
When the House assembled to-day.
Mr.. LoverinS's desk was draped in
mourning and the House adjourned
until Monday in respect to his memory.
Mr.. lowering was born in Rhode ISL
and in 1895. Nearly all his life he
had been engaged In cotton manufac-
ture. and he was member OF the
House Committee on Manufactures. lie.
served for u short time in the wal,
as an engineer at Fort Monroe, Tir-
HpHinia