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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
Wants q Postage Stamp to Read.

For many weeks the irritable mer-
chant had been riveted to his bed by
typhoid fever. Now he was conva.
lescing. He clamored for something
to eat, declaring that he was starv.
ing.
Tomorrow you may have some.
thing to eat" promised the doctor.
The merchant realized that there
would be a restraint to his appetite,
yet he saw, in vision, a modest
steaming meal placed at his bedside.
Here is your dinner" said the
nurse next day, as she gave the
glowering patient spoonful of tap
ioca pudding, land the doctor en-
phasizes that everything else you dc
must be in the same proportion"
Two hours later the nurse heard q
frantic call from the bed chamber.
Nurse" breathed the man heav.
lily. Il want to do some reading
bring me postage stamp"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
Returns After 20 YEAR

Search for his son, from whom he
has not heard for two years, has
brought to Seattle from the wilder
ness of the far North, C. A. Cushing,
merchant and postmaster at Unga,
Alaska.
For twenty-nine years Cushing has
been living in Alaska, having spent
the greater part of the time at Unga,
so remote that mail reaches there at
intervals of from two to four months.
Cushing, hearing of the wonders
to be found in what he terms the
new world, went to Valdez, and from
there he came to Seattle on one of
the big Northern liners, again to
visit civilization, and, if possible,
find his boy, who he believes has en-
listed in the United States navy.
Cushing says he will travel around
the country until he finds his son.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

the line coffin, stripped and placed in
a rough box, quick-lime is placed in
side and the remains placed in that
days grave. The coffin and clothes,
so | am informed, go to the church
and is used over again. 1t is for
this reason, evidently, the relatives
do not 60 to the burial grounds with
the remains. There were several
funerals the day We were in Naples,
one of which was a very imposing
one, being followed as well as pre-.
ceded by band and accompanied by
soldiers and municipal employees.
understood the decedent had former.
ly been an Alderman of the city oil
Naples.
1t is amusing to watch the poorer
classes eat macarOni. 1t is served
hot on plate and they take it up
with their hands. If too hot to eat
they raise and lower in the air sew
eral times until it is cooled off, then
they hold it above their head, open
their mouth and down it slides like
rope down a well.
On the waterfront the boats were
like sardines in a box. | never saw
SO many boats in SO small a space
and | cannot see how they managed
to crowd them in. 1t looked as
though there was not an inch to
spare between them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

ALASKA is to he visited by its first
circus this summer. the steamer Sew
ard having been chartered for July
and August, to carry well-knOwn
tented circus and hipodrome to Ju-
neau, Sitka, Valdez, Seward, Wran-
gel, St. Michael, Nome, and other
northwest coast towns. There never
has been a circus in this territory,
and as the population of white people
is now well on to 100000, who have
considerable money or know where
to get it, and horse Meaters have al
ways had an irresistible charm for
the wild aboriginal nature, it is
thought that with thribbled prices
of admission the project will "pan
out pay-dirt." There are many child
rem in Alaska who are nearing the
close of the second decade in their
lives who have never heard the blare
of trumpet or beheld the glare ol
the gilded cage. What world OF
mystery and delight to them it will
be! The entire time consumed in
journey and business is scheduled al
eight weeks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
Pays Half the Gross Earninfs for Franchise

The Council at its meeting, Mon
day evening, granted to E. A. Wright
of Olympia. franchise to build and
operate gas plant in the city. It
is provided that the site for the plant
must be made by June 1st, 1910, and
that the plant must be in operation
by june 1st, 1911. 1t is also provided
that in case the plant shall not be
in operation for three consecutive
months at any time, the franchise
becomes null and void, except in
case of destruction of plant by fire or
elements.
Mr.. Wright proposes to serve the
public with gas for light and fuel.
The city will receive nothing for
its consideration until 1920, and from
that year beginning June /, to jan
uary l, 1880. it is to receive one-half
of the gross earnings. - E2lensJurg
DdUa.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
MAY.

| leei newer life in every gale;
The winds that fan the fiowers,
And with their welcome breathings fill
the sail,
Tell OF serener hours
Ilf hours that glide unfelt away
Beneath the sky OF May
The spirit of the gentle son'h wind calls
From his blue throne of air,
And whtre his whispering voice in
music falls,
Beauty is budding there;
The bright ones of the valley break
IlwlT slumbers, and awake
TAe waving verdure rolls along the
pain,
TAnd the wide forest weaves,
To welcome back its playful mates again,
canopy of leaves;
And from its darkening shadow floats
A gush of trembling notes.
Fairer and brighter spreads the reign oi
May;
The tresses of the woods
With the light dallying of the west-winl
play;
And the full trimming foods.
As gladly 10 their goal they run,
Hail the returning sun.
-Lue +. Vernon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
THAT PERSONAL DEVIL.

Irrepressible Cog Takes Whack at Him.
Los ANGELES, CAL. Apl. %, 10.
Ed. STANDARD:
AS the doctrine of hell has been
promulgated from the days of Con-
stantine, at least, to the present
time, it might be we'll to enquire
what conception the Christian world
has of it. 1t is almost universally
conceded by Christians that it is
place where such men as Voltaire,
Bruno, Tom Paine, Ingersoll ct al,
are confined for eternal punishment
OF hell-fire and birthstone, and the
Bible teaches it. if it teaches any,
thing. Where did this detestable
idea originate 1t was born OF su-
perstition in the brain of the savage;
the man in the dug-out. 1t is like
the story of the mythical Vulcan, the
god of fire, who on his anvil forged
the thunderbOlts of the gods. From
below came the sounds of a mighty
hammer on vast anvil, while from
the mountain summit issued the
black smoke and lurid glow of Vul-
cans forge. They could not know
and could not understand that this
was q volcano, which came about as a
natural cause, one of the marvellous
works of nature. This. to my mind,
is how hell came to exist in the mind
OF man. through the fear of some
phenomena of nature that ignorant
man could not understand. Iguor-
ance is the mothar of Superstition,
and Ignorance taught her children
that deep down in Earth was hell
of fire and birthstone whose flames
never cease burning, and that there
is devil at the door OF this fiery fur
mace, who stands guard over the
great vault of funquenchable flame for
all time to come. Should you dis
obey the wishes of God, when your
time comes to die you will be trans
ferrsd to the undying fires of Satan's
hell and there endure the long suffer-
ing of eternity. This superstition of
Mother Ignorance is one of the great
est curses that ever was instilled into
the mind of illiterate and unthinking
man, and has caused more misery
and suffering than all other curses
combined. 1t is an historical fact,
that, in the long siege of some 14OO
years, from Constantine to the close
OF the seventeenth century, while the
priesthood held the fort, about 2O0,-
600. 900 of human beings were sacri-
feed by them to perpetuate their
power in building up their church.
Is that not fearful harvest OF death
to perpetuate monstrous delusion
for the benefit Of a few robed priests
and sky pilots Is it not about time
intelligent people were brushing the
cObwebs of ignorant superstition
from their eyes and learning to exer-
else their reason which was intended
by nature to govern them ? OF what
use are brains if they are to be stul-
titled by relics of superstition
]. C. Coo.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
First Ten White Children Born In Orefon.

First Ten White Children Born In Orefon
The first 10 white children born in
the Oregon country, according tC
George H. Hines, than whom there
is no better authority, are as follows,
according to list printed in the
Portland Oregonian:
First-Alice Clarissa Whitman,
Daughter of DIR. Marcus and Mrs.
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, was
born at the Whitman mission, Wal
il-at-pu, six miles west of Walla Walla,
March IA, 1897. Drowned June %,
1899. Dr. and Mrs. Whitman came
across the plains on horse back in 1886.
Second-Jason Lee White, son OF
DR.. Elijah and Mrs. White, was born
in the Willamette valley in June, 1897
Drowned in August 1888, in the Co.
lumbia river.
Third-Joseph Beers, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alason Beers was born in
the Willamette valley, in what is now
Marion county. September 10, 1897.
Deceased. His parents arrived in
Oregon in May 1897.
Fourth-Mrs. Eliza Spalding War
ren, daughter of Rev. Henry II. and
Mrs. Spalding. who came across the
plains in 1896 with DR.. Whitman and
wife, was born at Lapwai. November
i5, 1887. She is now living near
Lake Chelan, eastern Washington.
Fifth-A son was was born to Rev.
MIR. Jason and Mrs. Anna Maria
Pittman Lee at the Methodist miss
ion. few miles north of Salem, June
6, 1888. He died in infancy.
Sixth-A son was born to Rev. H.
X. w. Perkins and wife in the fall
of 1893.
Seventh-A daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus L. Shepard in
the fall of 1888. Died in infancy.
Eight-Cyrus Hamlin Walker. the
oldest child of Rev. Mr.. Elkanah and
Mrs. Mary Richardson Walker, who
came across the plains to Oregon in
1888, was born December Z, 1898.
He now lives in Albany.
Ninth-John Henry Dix Gray was
born at Whitman mission, March
20, 1889. He was the son OF William
H. and Mrs. Dorothea Dix Gray, who
came across the plains to Oregon in
1888. Mr. Gray, the father, came to
Oregon first in 1886, with DR.. Whit.
man, bearing commission as assist.
ant missionary. He returned over.
land in 1897. was married, ard came
back to Oregon as indicated. Both
father and son have been dead a
number of years, the latter lying at
Astoria, October 26, 1902.
Tenth-Henry H. Spalding, the
second child of Rev. H. H. Spalding
and wife, already mentioned, was
born ut Lapwai, November "a, 1899.
He died n nnmhor of wears aOo
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

Ever be on the alert to anticipate
all your patients wants, yet without
that appearance of fussy desire to
please which is only a source of .irrita.
tion.
A wise nurse does not deceive her
patient. Tell him honesty when a
dressing will hurt, but at the same
time tell him you will hurt him little as
possible. =
Be always gentle and kind with
your tongue as well as your hands.
At the same time be firm and able
to exert your authority.
Cheerfullness is better than medi-
cine to those who are i'll.
Presence Of mind is a quality in
valuable in a nurse. 1t gives a quiet
collectedness in moments of emer-
gency. Gentleness, sympathy quiet
ness patience, 6rmness are the neces-
sary qualities of a nurse who can help
the sick persons recovery. But she
must know what to do and the right
way to do it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
Could Do II Too.

a female lion tanner young and fair,
beckoned to big lion, and it came
and took piece of sugar out of her
mouth.
Why, l could do that trickr' ex-
claimed gentlemen in the front row.
What! You?" retorted the fair
performer
"Certainly-just as well as the
liOn."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
Payins The Penalty,

Chauffeurs don't get much exer-
else, do they?"
No, and as a result physicians
say they suffer from carbuncles and
automobile.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

TOBACCO seeds are so minute that a
thimbleful will furnish enough plants
for an acre of ground.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

JUST under one-t third of the people
OF England and Wales are under fifteen
wears of age.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

HORSES can hear sounds that are
to human ears. For
days previous to great earthquake
they show every symptom of abject
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

MORE steel is used in the manufac
ture OF pins than in all the sword and
gun factories of the world.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

THERE is only one sudden death
among women to every eight with
men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

A POUND of cork will sustain in the
water man weighing $50 pounds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

The flower trade in London eX-
ceeds $4,000 a year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06
NOTES OF A TRAVELLER
WHAT ! SAW WHILE IN FOR
ElCN LANDS.
NAPLES.

Rich in Noted Landmarks and Historic Men,
ories-Vesuvius. Herculaneum. Pompei -
The Arcade-Odd Teams, Horses and
Oxen Hitched Toeether-Odd Vehicles
Houses Substantial and Largely Built Of
Lava Stone-The Aquarium-Rare Marine
Curios s-Connectlna-L Link Between Animal
and Vegetable Life - National Museum
Containing the Finest Statuary of the
World and Curios from the Ash and Lava
Covered Cities-Frescocs Fresh as the
Day They We're Painted-Dice Numbered
Like Those of Our Day-Complimentary
Tickets Embossed With a Skull, Which
Doubtless Originated the Term Dead
Head"-Fine Tapestry-Lead Pipes at
Pompei Carrying Running Water Same as
They Did 1.4OO Years Afo-Lava Stone
Paving for the Streets Many People at
Trades Having Shops and Work on the
Street or Sidewalk in Front-Cars Are Of
Two Kinds. Those that Run on Tracks
and Those that Do Not-Peculiar Funeral
Customs-A Novel Suggestion for Eating
Macaroai-A Crowded Waterfront.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-05-06

STAMMERING men are four times as
numerous as stammering women.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Probate Judge Middlecof was up
from Duluth Wednesday,, conduct
ing regular term of probate court
at the court room in this city. Mr..
Middlecoff conducts a session of the
probate court at this point on the
fret Wednesday of each month, the
change being beneficial to many
range petitioners, saving both time
and expense in the adjustment Of
matters coming before the court. Il
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Virginia not only rapidly becomes
city of homes, but city of which
the home-owner may feel justly
proud. And that they are proud of
the city of their adoption is best
exemplifed by the manner in which
every yard has been cleaned and
the many home improvements not
ed in every portion of the city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Do you want the finest when buy
ing your winter suit or overcoat7
If 80 you will not forget N. A. Hol-
mer, the merchant tailor, whose
stock of suitings and overcoat pat
terms is replete with the finest the
market affords. His prices are al
ways right, he keeps in touch with
the latest styles, and his work al
ways gives satisfaction.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Norwegian Books at Public Library.
A collection of twenty-four Nor
wegian books has been received at
the Virginia Public Library from
the State Library Commission, and
may be obtained for home reading.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

]. H. FLEMING, licensed embalm.
er and undertaken. Call phone 17OK2
d. +. Cuppernull was in Duluth
Monday.
r. "A. Howarton, of Biwabik, was
in the city Wednesday.
julius Shanedling was a business
visitor to Duluth the first of the
week.
LOsT.-A gold sleeve button. Find
er will leave at Post-Office and re.
ceive reward.
II. l.. Bartlett, the contractor at.
tended to business matters in Du-
luth yesterday.
Socks. Guaranteed six months
wear without holes. $3.50 box of six
pairs. kratze's store.
When you want smoke remember
you can get the finest at Lusk's &
Sigel's Billiard Hall.
WANTED.-The care of children
under four years of age. Inquire at
the Enterprise Office. 422tf
Mems and boys Elk Skin Shoes.
Easiest, best wearing work shoes
made. kratze's. 4OS Chestnut St,
Fine watch repairing. W. C. Os.
man, formerly with r. E. Bailie and
A. Rohrer. Doyle Building. 2-25tf
hratze's Clothing Store, 4O8 Chest.
nut St. Strictly one price to all. Re-
liable merchandise. Union made
goods. Boost for Kratze.
Fine watch repairing. W. c. o.
man, formerly with r. E. Bailie and
A. Rohrer. Doyle Building. 2-25tf
MONEY TO LOAN on easy paw
ments. City and farm lands bought
and sold. LOUIS NJ. OSBORN,
Phone 1872 Wyoming Ave.
1O'1ott Roman Building
Miss Holman entertained on Sat
urday afternoon for her guest, Mis-:
Gum, of Pine City, MINI. A flowe,
contest was pleasant feature O.
the afternoon, the guest of honor
winning the prize.
| Mrs. Alice Giles and sister, Mis-,
Florence Goodwin, were called tt
1ronwood, Mich, on Saturday b,
news of the illness of their mother
Mrs. Giles returns today, but he
sister will remain for an indefinite
period.
Virginia Canton No. II will bt
represented at meeting of Duluth
Canton at the regular Cantonmen
tomorrow evening by number O
the local chevaliers. A class O
some twenty new members will b.
added to the Duluth Canton.
w. F. Kohagen, of Hibbing, spec
ial census inspector, was in the cit
yesterday looking after the worl
being done by the local enumerat
ors. Mr.. Kohagen stated that, afte
looking over the work done, h
!, might find it necessary to rearrang
> some of the precincts in order to ir
sure a completion of the work tn
: coming week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

One of the strongest attractions
offered here this season in the line
of comedy and vaudeville com bined
is the Cook Stock Company, which
will play here all next week at the
Fay Opera. The company consists
of fourteen players and has six big
vaudeville acts and their own or.
chestra. A new play and new vau.
deville will be presented each even.
ing. Peoples popular prices, Is, IS
and 80 cents. Opening play Mon.
day night 1.-THE Gambler and the
Girl" Doors open at 8, curtain $50
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

If you want union label in suit,
hat, cap, shirt, suspenders, ties, ov-
alls, shoes, ETC., see Kratze, 4OS Chest
nut St. He sells Union Made goods.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

w. E. Hannaford looked after bus.
mess matters at Hibbing Monday
afternoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Mrs. Dannenbaum, of Minneapolis,
a former teacher in the Virginia
schools, is a guest of her sister, Mrs.
S. w. Gilpin.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Iohn Gleason, one of the Eveleth
business hustlers, was in the city
Tuesday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

A handsome new line of picture
moulding just received at II. S..
Gillespie's, 421, Maple St. Framing
neatly and promptly done.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06
St. Paul'S Church.

Next Sunday is the Sunday after
Ascension Day. There will be eve
ming service at ST. Paul's Church at
7:3O o'clock. Everybody is cordially
welcomed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

John L. Owens and family went
to Duluth Wednesday, intending to
make their future home in the Re.
NTH City.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

The Ladies Aid of the Swedish
Lutheran Church will meet at the
church parlors Wednesday,, May IL
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

The St. Paul's Guild wilr meet
with Mrs. r. r. Bailey next Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06
Harry Litman has gone to Super
ior, having accepted a position in
that city.

The Supper given by the Swedish
Lutheran Church April, %, 1910,
realized $4,000.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

For SALE.-Horse, harness, buggy
and sleigh. Inquire of B. F. Smith,
Fay Hotel.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Picture framing done neatly and
promptly at H. S. Gillespie's, 421
Maple St.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Kratze sells Duchess Pants. Sew.
ing guaranteed. Pay you 10 cents
if button comes off, $1OO if they rip
in seam.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Axel E. Carlson is employed al
Chisholm these days, great
amount of business in his line be.
ing in sight in that section.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Fine watch repairing. W. c. o.
man, formerly with r. E. Bailie and
A. Rohrer. Doyle Building. 2-25tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

D. w. Freeman and J. c. Poole
were over from Eveleth Tuesday, on
business.
w. B. Shaver attended to business
matters in the Hibbing district the
first of the week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Up. Chalmers was Duluth Wis.,
itor Wednesday and Thursday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

At meeting of the school board
of the Independent District of Vir-
ginia this evening bids will be
opened for the heating, plumbing
and wiring contracts for the new
Technical High School building.
Several bids for the various con-
tracts have been received.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

An elegant line of fine cigars and
tobaccos at Lusk's & Sigel's Billiard
Hall.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

B. NJ. Lippman, of Hibbing, was a
Virginia visitor over Sunday. Mr..
Lippman now has one of the finest
stores in Hibbing, we'll located, and
states that good business has re-
warded his removal to the west end
city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

For SALE.-16 inch dry wood. De-
Mobiles Wholesale House. Phone
315. l-14tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

E. c. Leidel, of the London Guar.
anty & Accident Co., was up from
Duluth Wednesday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-05-06

Mrs. S. W. Gilpin entertained at
bridge and finch on Saturday last.
The honors we're won by Mrs. A. H.
Stevens and Mrs. c. G. Butler.