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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
BURGLARS Made Merry.

A pair of festive burglars were cap
tured in London the other day sitting
at the kitchen table of the house they
had broken into, coolly drinking whis-
ky. At the police court a constable
said he heard an unusual noise in the
house as he was passing. and on going
to the rear of the house he found two
pairs of boots and an overcoat on the
side wall, and discovered that the SOUL
lery window had been forced open. He
obtained the help of other officers, and
while they were surrounding the prem.
Uses he climbed in through the soul
lery window, forcing the kitchen door
open. and found the prisoners coolly
sitting at the kitchen table drinking
whisky. (Laughter) ANY cigars?"
inquired the magistrate, whereat there
was more laughter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Crime In india.

One of the most striking features of
the India of to-day 10 the remarkable
increase in crime, especially violent
crime, directed both against the per-
son and property. In many instances
the crimes have been marked by a
lust for blood which could only have
been dictated by the utmost barbara
ty. For example, in one case in the
Montgomery district no fewer than
nine persons were done to death SIM
ply because low caste woman who
had married into the proprietary
body" insisted on claiming the posi-
ton in the village that she considered
her due. Five other cases are cited
in which more than three persons
were on each occasion done to death
at one and the same time. Dacoities
and burglaries increased at an alarm
ing rate Notwithstanding the exertions
of the police to cope with this state of
affairs.-From the Englishman.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Historic Saxon Chanel.

One of the secret and fascinating
places of London, the chapel of the
Pyx, in Westminster Abbey, is to be
opened to the public. This venerable
chamher-it dates from Saxon times
was once the treasury of the kings of
England, and from it, in the time of
Edward l., great quantity of gold and
jewels were stolen. It still remains
under the control, not of the Abbey
authorities, but Of the government,
which has now arranged for the OPEN
ing of the chapel every Tuesday and
Friday. At the time of the civil war
thieves forced the doors of the chape!
of the Pyx, and took the regalia, which
were sold. The annual trial of the
Pyx," or inspection of coins, used to
take place in this chapel.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Smart Mornjnu BIouses,

Apropos Of practical garments, some
smart blouses for morning wear, which
are made entirely of ribbon, are being
offered by exclusive houses. The
width is perhaps five inches, and the
pattern is Of stripes of mahogany, or
blue, with a Paisley design scrolled
hazily over it, alternating with anoth-
er somewhat narrower stripe Of
bronze. The widths are sometimes
fagoted together, but in other cases
the ribbon is laid in plaits, so as to
result in an individual distribution Of
the stripes. Also, two waists have
been shown me in which piping of
black satin was added to the bronze
and mahogany stripe.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Chitdren's Parties.

Children's parties are functions that
occur at any and all seasons, and the
chief thought with the mother is to
give the younglings a good time and
food that will be wholesome. The en-
tertainment is a simple matter, for
children are easily amused, a puzzle
party or a soap bubble party giving a
small prize to the one who puts the
puzzle together first and the one who
blows the largest bubble.
The old games are always popular;
drop the handkerchief, blind mans
buff, putting tail on the donkey and
any number of games which are SIM
pie enough for small children may be
played.
The refreshments are the impor-
tant feature of children's party and
the part for them of the most inter-
est. The honest small boy who was
being entertained at children's par
ty expressed the feelings of most chill
dren when he asked: when is the
party to begin?"
Sandwiches of different varieties.
cut in fancy shapes, are always favor
ties, and ice cream with small cakes
are most gratifying.
The little cakes may be frosted with
white or cholocate and decorated with
candies to delight the heart of the
child
In preparing the sandwiches il the
meat used is chicken or ham. It
should always be chopped. Sweet
sandwiches of grated maple sugar and
sailed almonds chopped make a sand
wich which Is most delectable.
The little paper cases may be used
with creamed chicken II one cares to
have a more elaborate menu, and CO.
Goa and milk for the drink.
A tiny box of candy given each
child to take home will be something
to remember with joy for many DAYS.
If the party is birthday one. the
cake may be decorated with candles
and lighted when brought in. This is
a pleasure that never loses its charm
even when the candles number up in
the thirties.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Cream Pie.

Use any recipe for layer cake that
is light and delicate; bake in round
layer cake tins and put together with
sweetened favored whipped cream. If
It is wanted especially nice and with
a modern touch in garnishing, sprin-
kle the top of the cake after putting
on the cream roughly with chopped
candied cherries. This will then be a
veritahle Washington pie, modern
lied.
A cake may be removed from the
tins nicely, If allowed to stand for a
few moments to sweat and loosen
from the bottom.
: A delicious filling for a layer cake
Is sour cream, sugar one cup each and
chopped hickory nut meats. Cook
the sugar and cream and add the nuts
Just before taking off the heat.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Gave the Bride Awnv.

Rev. DR.. Henry Marsh Warren, who
marries those who wish to marry in
haste, once ran across bride-elect
who could not bear the thought of
not being given away, says the New
York Press. The hour was very late.
There were no friends of anybody in
the bridal party within reach. But
the lady was insistent. Somebody
must give her away. About this time
the janitor came in sight and she
seized upon him. will you give me
away" she pleaded. "Sure I WILL"
said the lord of the apartment house.
DR.. Warren took him aside and
coached him carefully. when I say,
Who gives this bride away?' you an
swer, I do" When it came to the
question in the ceremony the reply
was:
me, the ianitor"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Navy blue cloth made in this style
will prove a very useful coat for
wearing with any dress. The panel ef-
feet of front and back is embellished
with braid covered buttons and large
loops of braid; band of silk finishes
the edge all round; the collar and
waist-band are also of silk; the sleeves
are trimmed with silk and loops of
braid with buttons. The right front
wraps quite over to left side. and 10
fastened by press studs.
Hat of dark blue velvet trimmed
with large gray feather mount.
Materials required for coat: Four
and one-half yards 46 inches wide, two
yards silk TX dozen loops and but.
tons. eight yards lining silk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Suet Ruddino.

Mix and sift together two and
three-fourths cupfuls Of -four, one-half
a teaspoonful of soda, one and one
half teaspoonfuls of salt, one tea
spoonful of cinnamon and one-half a
teaspoonful each of ginger, Glove and
nutmeg. Add one cupful each of mo-
lasses, suet and milk. together, then
combine mixtures. Three-fourths of
a cupful of currants, one and one.
fourth cupfuls of raisins, one-half cup
full of citron. Cut fine. Turn into a
buttered mold, cover and steam three
hours. Serve with egg sauce.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
LITTLE HELPS TO HEALTH
Sensible Suggestions That Are Worth
Keeping in the Cabinet Of
the Memory.

Good food, outdoor exercise and
massage are the best rouge pots. If
the eyes are to be bright, look to the
digestion. Also look to the way the
light strikes them when in use. Rich
food and working or reading in a
glare would dull "the eye so bright
it shines at night" of Dinah Doe.
In using an eye cup, do not fill it
to the brim. Never use the same
liquid for both eyes. One may be in
famed and the other not. Wash a
cup carefully with boiling water each
time before using.
Hot baths are dangerous to per-
sons with weak hearts and with a
tendency to too much blood in the
head.
Overindulgence in hot baths is bad
for the complexion. They relax the
muscles and cause fine wrinkles.
Never take . very hot bath without
SeIlowing It by . tepid sponge bath.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
CAN YOU HELP Mr.. GRAr'(oP?
He'd Like to Know What Kind a. Mo.
iasses to Mix with the Sands
of Time.

well, say! Do you know what
strikes me this morning?" said Mr..
Graytop. Its the flight of time"
Nov there's a flying machine that
never gets out of order, never any.
thing the matter with it at all; never
breaks wing or drops propeller OF
gets out of gasoline, just keeps a-plug.
gmg and a-plugging and a-plugging and
a-plugging. It's the only real perpet.
ual motion, and it never so much as
heats a bearing, though it keeps all
the time steadily speeding up.
"And do you know that that's very
curious thing about time-its apparent
variations of speed? To different peo-
pie it may seem to have different rates
of speed, and to different people, &C.
cording to their age or to circum-
stances, it may have many different
rates of speed all at the same time, or
it may even seem to have different
rates of speed to one person at the
same time.
ITO me it is galloping, fairly gallop.
ing, and the sound of it's hoofbeats
comes to me louder and louder this
morning with thoughts of the declin.
ing year. Here I've hardly got used
to writing 1909 yet, but before know
it I'll have to begin writing 1910.
Humph! I wish l could do something
to slow time down. It reminds me of
story
Years ago, good many years,
there was a man in New York who ad.
vertised cure for something, don't
remember what, but it was some COM
mon affection of mankind, and this
cure he had discovered somewhere of
in some faraway country, and now
he wanted to communicate this to the
world at large for the benefit Of his
fellowmen, and he advertised it and
he used to start of his advertisement
like this:
"A retired physician whose sands
OF life have nearly run out and
then he used to go ahead and tell
about how now he wanted to make It
known to all; and man out west who
read this advertisement and whose
sympathies had evidently been arous.
ed by it for the old physician himself
wrote to him to say that If he'd mix
molasses with his sands they wouldn't
run out so fast.
II wish I knew just the right sort
of molasses to mix with the sands Of
time"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
LATE SLAYER AGAIN.

"Evangeline," said the old colonel
at breakfast, "er-what does that
young man follow"
What young man, papa?" asked
the blushing young lady in feigned
surprise.
why, the one that calls three
nights week and never notices the
clock"
"Oh, papa, he has political asptra-
tons. He really expects to be elected
legislator" -
HIN. Well, tell him not to practice
anY ailaltsht sessions around hsrs.s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Vanity Boxes.

jewelers. are showing among the
new silver articles vanity box which
is worn on long chain. This little
box contains powder puff, perhaps a
key, or small mirror and chamois. You
won't know what any one contains, for
they are locked. They are very pretty.
and for all we know. perhaps a love
message and ring are tucked away in
the little token. At any rate, it is
something new for the girl who likes
silver ornaments and such articles al
these. Those of hammered gold with
jeweled lids are gorgeous and very
costly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Active in Good Work.

The Women's Industrial and Educa.
tlonal union of Boston has started
the work of introducing the system ~
savings bank, lie insurance and old
age annuities among the settlements
In and near Boston. The plan is tn
instruct class made up of represen.
tatives of cooperative social settle
ments in savings insurance. xNineteen
organizations have agreed to send
workers to the lectures, which a1s "a
be given once each fortnight.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
New Flannel Blouse.

For the girl who suffers with cold
In winter there is new flannel blouse.
1t is quite good looking. The flannel
is exceedingly soft and silky, there are
5ne stripes, usually in gray and black,
md it fastens down the front with Sill
Jer buttons. With it is worn a turn
over collar Of white embroidery and a
broad black velvet bow held in place
with a long bar pin.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
New Embroidery Patterns.

One of the newest patterns in en-
broidery shows table cover with q
hemstitched border on two sides. The
hens were ten inches deep. In tho
center threads were drawn to outline
eight blocks, four on each side, with
edges touching the hens. This brings
the blocks in the center of the table.
All blocks are embroidered in a dit.
ferent floral pattern, making it soma.
thing original and at the same time
attractive.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
BALKS At A THRONE
Princess May Refuse to Become
a Queen.
Patricia Of Connaught, Who Has a
Will Of Her Own, Favors Earl In
stead OF King Of Portugal
for Husband.

London.-Princess Patricia of Con-
naught probably is the leading figure
in court circles at present. Her dis
posal in the matrimonial market has
already caused distinct GOODNESS,
not to say quarrel, between King Ed
ward and her father, the duke of
Connaught. and the situation is apt
to be further complicated by the visit
Of King Manuel of Portugal.
King Manuel arrived In England
recently and was assured of a spe-
cially warm welcome, both because Of
the sympathy felt for him in connec-
ton with his tragic accession to the
throne and because it was hoped that
he would select an English princess
for his bride. There are two eligible
Processes, Patricia of Connaught and
Alexandra, the elder daughter of the
Princess Royal and the Duke of Fife.
Princess Patricia is generally elimi-
mated from the calculations of those
who know about her attachment for
the earl Of Anglesey.
However, those who are most hop
ing for an alliance between the royal
houses Of England Portugal are re-
calling a somewhat similar situation
which turned out we'll. King Manu-
els personal preferences will, Of
course, play some part in any matri-
monial arrangement that may be
made. Under ordinary circumstances
1t miQht he assumed that princoes
Patricia, who is an extremely attrac-
tive girl, would appeal to the young
monarch much more strongly than
Princess Alexandra and the alters
chances OF being selected ac the con-
sort on the throne of Portugal would
thereby be minimized. It was consid-
cred quite likely that Manuel may not
have the opportunity of even seeing
Princess Patricia.
This young lady has will of her
own. She not only declined to become
tho queen Of Spain. but even refused
to stay In the same room with King
Alfonso when he came to England
to seek q bride and wanted to press
his suit upon her. The story goes
that Princess Ena of Battenburg
jumped at the chance which Patricia's
attitude placed In her way and sue
csssfully appealed to the somewhat
reluctant King Edward. saying:
Uncle Edward. do make me the
queen of Spain"
In the case of Princess Alexandra
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
wanted Taxpayers to Buv Rob.

wanted axPayers to Buy Robe,
mere is at least one judge ont in
tne state OF Washington who does not
oelleve in old-time judicial custom,
and is willing to fight any law 49,
forces them on him. Washington's
legislature at it's last session decreed
that its higher judiciary should wear
gowns. Judge Mitchell, or Thurston
county, opposed the law, but when it
became effective bought a robe At
cost or $40 and sued the counties in
his district for the amount, contend.
ing that as the extra expense was
forced on him by the peoples renre-
sentatives the taxpayers should sett,c
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Blue for Evening Gowns.

Dark blue will be preferred for even
ing wear to light blue tones. In truth.
it Is to be season of dark colors.
Those who do not care for the rides
cent colorings in metal trimmings may
choose coarse net frock of kings
blue, Burgundy red and smoke gray.
and trim it with masses of cut let.
Gray and jet will be q popular combi-
nation for women over so years old.
and blue and Jet for all those Who
rear blue becomingly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Old.Eashioned Eaxorites.

No matter how much we may de.
light In new things in cookery, new
ways OF serving and preparing dishes
OF all kinds, we never quite lose our
affection for the old-fashioned cook
cry that was the pride of our grand
mothers. We have outgrown the ne
cessfty for pie for breakfast; but who
would give up pie as an occasional
dessert7
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
The Aerophone.

The Aerophone.
The Grindell-Matthews aerophone Is
an instrument by which it is claimed
two people can speak to each other
over a considerable distance. without
wires. without anything more than
box containing the transmitting and
receiving apparatus; these are made
in pairs, each person having one of
the twins; and all that its possessor
has to do is to move knob, which
causes a bell to ring In the other box,
in the next room or several miles
away. The person who has the sec
ond box, nearing the bell ring, knows
that he is 10 be spoken to, and he lifts
out the receiver, to which has been
attached something like small
graphophone horn. He does not hold
this receiver to his ear; he goes on
writing while he listens to the mes
sage being spoken to him in a tone
stuff GENTLY loud to be heard. He re-
plies by an instrument similar to the
ordinary telephone transmitter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Ie<k<-H ~,<<-xA.
Couldn't Fool Him.

Say, what kind of q vehicle is that
on the back porch?" Queried the limo
cent summer boarder.
THAT" replied the old farmers
wife, lis a baby carriage"
Nov you're trying to guy me-" re.
Joined the /. 8. b. THAT'S no baby
carriage; I'll bet it's 20 years old if
it's a day."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Family Statistics.

A little boy whose family had been
moving into new apartments went to
school for the first time. He was
asked the usual questions in regard
to name, age. fathers name, etc.. all
of which he answered correctly.
What is your Gathers occupation?"
asked the teacher.
HE occupies five rooms" answered
the little boy proudly. REQ
ord 5{s .
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
All q - g,
III! WHAT would the world be t

lis
If the children were no more.
We would dread the desert behind US
Worse than the dark before.
!
Ye are better than all the ballads
That ever were sung or said.
For We are living poems,
And all the rest are dead.
-LongfelIOW.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Between Friends.

Miss Hon,eleigh-"Perhaps you won't
believe it, but strange man tried to
kiss me once" Miss Cutting-"Really-
Well, he'd have been q strange man
II he'd tried to kiss you twioo!" z5
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
|y@4@ykIIfG1HEN
X@E&&ABINET

J III AfT1 he Whom neither wealth
NV nor fashion
NOT the march of the encroaching city
Drives an exile
from the hearth Of his ancestral home
stead.
we may build more splendid habitations
TIL our rooms with paintings and with
sculptures,
But we cannot
6uy with gold the old associations"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

More than 80 per cent of the cities
of this country with a population Of
ten Thousand or more are equipped
with electric fire alarms.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Eqq Sauce.

Beat two eggs until light and
foamy; add tablespoonful of sugar,
q half cup of rich milk, a teaspoonful
of vanilla, and serve at once.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Dyeinu Tan Shoes.

Everyone does not know that ian
shoes can be dyed black. The cost is
small and the result is that the shoe
will serve through the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-30
aSford. Hewett,

The home of Mrs. Lizzie Basford at
Manchester 1Was the scene of a Joyous
occasion last evening. when her daugh-
ter, Miss L. Birdena Basford, was
united in marriage to William H. Hew-
EFT of East Winthrop. The ceremony
was witnessed by relatives of the
bride and groom. The house was pref
tily decorated with roses and wild
flowers, the principal feature of which
was an arch and wedding bell of white
and green. The bridal party entered
the parlOr nv the strains of Lohen-
grin's Wedding March. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. l.. Lane
If East Winthrop. The bride vas at
tended by Miss Bernice Watson o.
Chelsea as maid of honor, and the
groom was attended by George Ham
lin of East Winthrop as best man
The bride was prettily attired in q
gown of cream lansdowne and carried
a bouquet of sweet peas. and the maiG
of honor wore light blue and carried
white roses.
Dainty refreshments were, served
after which the bridal couple made
their departure to Boston, where they
will make their future home. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Hewett are very popu-
lar with a large circle of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-30

Capt f. +. Philbrook of Portland.
special field agent Of the department
of agriculture in charge of the work
which is in progress with a view to
DISCRIMINATING the gypsy moth. was in
the city yesterday in connection with
his work Capt. Philbrook visited the
National Home at Togus Tuesday for
the purpose of looking over the terri
tory on the reservation where an IN
festation of the gypsy moth was found
a few years ago, and on one OF the
trees nearest where the infestatior
was discovered found evidence that the
larvae had been feeding upon the
foliage. None of the caterpillars We're
found but the tree will be closely
watched during the summer. 1t was
hoped at the time that the infestation
at the Home was destroyed that all the
egg clusters had been found. but the
presence of the caterpillars in the tree
above mentioned gives rise to the be-
lief that at least one cluster must have
heen overlooked.