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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
Spectacular Scene at Fire.

Sensational scenes were witnessed
at fire which broke out recently IN
the st. Petersburg palace Of Grand
Duke Nicholas Nicolaievitch, which
contains great art treasures and much
valuable plate. Several notable pic
lures by Rubens and Watteau. valued
at more thar s65,000, were destroyed.
Two servants persisted in the flames,
while many were injured. Some Is
persons endeavored to escape by dee-
ing across the iron roof Of the burn
ing palace. which, after the cutting
of the electric cables, suddenly be-
came electrified. The refugees ap-
peared to be suffering fearfully from
the electric shocks. and were seen to
dance grotesquely amid the rising
flames. They were eventually saved
by the fire brigade, the members Of
which donned india rubber shoes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16

SEVERAL of our range exchanges
continue to boost the idea of coun
ty division, with the unanimous
idea that Virginia should be the
county seat. This question has
presented an opportunity for con-
scientious work on the part of the
Virginia Commercial Club for many
months past, but the opportunity
has not been pressed, although it
would meet with hearty approval
by all true Virginians.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
ATTORNEYS, JUDGES
AND Legs AToRs
Meet to Discuss Measures Desirable fol
the Good Government Of Range ..~
Communities. "

OO"sso~sssOOS
A meeting of members of the Iron
Range Bar Association, the range
municipal judges and the members.
of the legislature from the 10th, met
at the Masonic Hall in this city yes
terday to consider measures desir-
ed at the hands of the next legisla-
ture in the interest of progressive
government for range communities.
While the session was star.cham-
Der aud much of the discussion not
made public, doubtless, it is given
out that a range juvenile court and
additional district court facilities
for the accommodation Of range
litigants were among points under
consideration, and legislative
committee will be named later to
push for the good of the order in
the St. Paul lobby daring the CON-
ing session.
Among attendants at the meeting
were Senator Boyle Of Eveleth, Hon.
c. T. Knapp of Chisholm, Judges
Prince of Eveleth, Freeman of CHS
holm, and Carey of this city, and
Attorneys Boyle and McGilvery of
Eveleth, Stratton, Peterson and Bell
of Hibbing, Folsom of Bull, Muir
ply of Aurora, Archer, Arnold, o..
born, Poirier, Pickering and Shea
of this city.
Judge Carey presided over the as
semblage, while r. {. Pickering
welded the pencil.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
Carl Of Thanks,

To the many kind friends who by
their acts of kindly sympathy dur.
ing the recent illness and death OF
our beloved mother, Mr., Nadon, as.
sisted US in our hour of deepest sor.
row, we wish ia extend our heartfelt
thanks, aud trust a similar attic,
ton may be spared unto them.
Mr.. aud Mira, 8. DeBeaurivaRe
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
Short. Lived Notorietv.

Marietta Wolf, once the cook In the
home Of Nine. steinheil. whose acouit,
tai on the charge Of murder was, In a
great measure, due to Mrs. Wolh's tes-
tmony. has found 4 new occupation
She has become 4 professional bill
poster in Paris. On ono of the recent
notable people" postcards published
in that city she is shown a. q smiling.
elderly. plump woman Carrying q lad.
der. A cap 10 set 1au1tily over one ear
and the poster bag hangs at ono side,
held by Z broad strap over tho shout.
der. Thsafact that she goes about her
bushes unnoticed. says q Paris letter.
shows nat people have forgotten N,
other celebrated oaso.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
RED CROSS STAMPS
First National Bank Receives Supply Of
Christmas Seals. Should be on
Every Christmas Package.

The work of the American Red
Cross Society in its fight against
tuberculosis is worthy of assistance
by all, and Red Cross Seal should
grace every letter and Christmas
package during this joyous Yule-
tude.
The First National Bank and DR..
c. B. Lenont have received a supply
of these stamps, and place them on
sale at all principal stores. One
cent each, and every penny going
to the greatest humanitarian cause
of the age.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
Take Notice.,

A hotel, we'll located, in good con"
dition and with a bar in connection
is offered for sale. Well paying
place. The reason for selling the
place is that owner wants to retire
from the hotel aud saloon business.
Will be sold reasonable, if bought
quickly. For further information
call on or write Alex Renlund, Bull,
MINI. 1890.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
Mrs. F. J. Riaaert Taken TO Rochester.

Mrs. F. J. Rinnert was on Monday
taken to the Mayo Hospital at Rocn'
ester by her daughter, Mrs. J. NJ.
West. Advices received by Mr.,
Rinnert this morning announced
that an operation would be neces-
sary, and he left for Rochester on
the noon train. The many friends
of the patient trust her recovery
may be speedy and that she may
shortly be enabled to return home
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
ventllatin9 Machines.
Ozone ventilating machines are now
common In many large buildings.
Curious Wireless Message.

Curious Wireless Message.
Probably one Of the most curious
wireless messages ever sent or re-
ceived was recently flashed from the
transatlantic liner Amerika to a
gas company in New York. It read:
Turn gas on, 1890 Broadway. L. M.
Bowker apartment" and when Mrs.
Bowker arrived at the apartment the
gas stove and other fixtures were
ready for business.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
Plumbers and Steam Filters Eajoy Banquet

The plumbers and steam filters
employed on the new Technical
High School work enjoyed a ban
quet at the European Hotel last
evening, at which the members of
the board of education were guests
of honor, six-course midnight din
ner being served.
Following the satisfying of the
inner man, an hour of oratory and
music assisted in rounding out an
evening of pleasure.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16

Canadian fishing Industry.
The catch of fish In Canadian waters
by Canadian fishermen. including seals
and all fish products, in 1908 was val
ued at $25, 461. 085. The industry re-.
CURED fishing feet Of 14.114 vessels,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16
For Sale.

Six room house. Hardwood floors,
electric light and bath. One and
half lots. Central location. In.
uuire of Martin Nelson.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-12-16

Not the Darkest DEPTHS.
That grief is light which can take
counsel-Seneca.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Candid Caddies.

CaddieS. as every one knows. often
become expert golf players. and trot-
ting about the links at more than one
local club are youngsters who could
put 1t over the men whose clubs they
carry in straight game 1t often
happens. therefore. that the amateur
golfer happening 10 draw one of these
diminutive cracks as his attendant
finds himself playing in a mysteriously
depressing atmosphere. The contempt
that the caddy feels for the playing Of
some Of the amateurs is sometimes
beyond his power 10 suppress.
At the Philadelphia Country club
they are telling story Of swell
young beginner who appeared TO think
the only qualification necessary for
Soli WAS lot of staggering clothes
He started over the links with a young
lady wins had similar delusions. They
played awhile with one of the best
caddie golfers as IN attendant
do You think" asked the young
man. turning 10 the caddie with a
kindly air. do you think wen be able
to get around the course before dusk?
IF Nou run. sir" said the caddie
gFimly. Philadelphia Times
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Rovat pIiment.

George is the breezy elevator boy In
enc Of the big Office buildings.
George" said the tall bookkeeper the
other morning. let me of at the
third"
George. the fourth" added the old
broker.
George. the fifth" chirped the pref
~ blond typist.
George expanded until there was
danger OF his brass buttons leaving
his blue uniform.
'Aw. watcher getting a swell head
about" piped messenger. Some
body would rink yer was a page in de
senate"
Page in dc senate. Why. didn't yer
hear dat peach of typewriter say
George de lift: Makes me feel like
de new king of England "-Chicago
News
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
THE SWEET STENOGRAPHER.

The Office boys in love with me. poor Kid.
Last night he followed me out in the
street.
And when 1 turned I saw him he hid
His face by quickly pullns down his lid.
I'm glad TO give him JOY 10y looking
sweet.
And honeyed words to him 1 would re-
peat.
But that l fear he'd blow up II did.
He comes around and stands beside my
chair
And signs while l am pounding on the
keys.
One day took a rosebud from my hair
And. with some passing little pleasan-
tries
Reached for his buttonhole and stuck It
You should have seen him trembling at
the knees.
lie always keeps his nails we'll trimmed
and clean.
There's no low water mark beneath his
All. YOU should see him blush when 1
come in
It's too bad that's he's only seventeen!
lie has n nice new necktie which is green
And looks up at me w';h n sickly grin.
lie loves me so that II would be a sin
II ignored his presence on the scene.
Sometimes 1 think il would be kind IL
Pretended that loved him just bit
To look half sadly at him and to Sigh
When he finds time to ingcr where | sit
All. but l dare not trust myself TO tryi
He might be Overtaken by a fit.
S. Z. kiser in Chicago Record Herald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
a Cinch.

It's easy 10 be cheerful bard-that
is, it is mostly sO-thuugh now and
again il may seem hard when your
brain is working SLOW. But it's easy
enough 10 be bright and gay as day
after day goes 10y. provided you don't
care what YOU say and are not too
piouS TO lie
Its easy To say. IT'S good old
earth. and every ones good TO me
there's nothing but pleasure and joy
and mirth if youll open your eyes and
see" It's easy 10 say. 1T is easy TO
live if yOu shake of cares dull fetter."
Its easy enough but. heaven forgive
us. We know II blamed sight better.
It's enSy To raise Il iubilant voice in
ballad and song and rhyme: it's easy
to bid the world rejoice III any and
every .ime It's easy To sing and its
easy To say. but here is Iip-if YOU
believe THAI we always feel thar way
about ii. you're easy too! Cleveland
Leader
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
POLICE OF GERMANY.
Privacy of the Home No Bar to Their
Farreaching Authority.

Privacy of the Home No Bar to Their
Farreaching Authority.
To foreigner no feature Of German
life is more striking than the promi-
hence and almost unlimited authority
of the police. Many Of its functions
are such as in the United States would
be intrusted only TO court of law.
What seems almost cqIalh strange.
the greater part of these FUN. IONS are
exercised quite independently OF the
local government.
The minuteneSS and thoroughncss of
the work of the German police are
constant surprise to the foreigner. The
policeman not only preserves order in
the streets. but exercises a farreach-
ing authority in private houses. For
instance, he undertakes the nightly
locking of ones street door ut n suni-
GENTLY early hour. He sees that one
has his chimney regularly cleaned He
inspects at stated times ones stoves
and heating apparatus, and while he
is about ii he will look into few
other matters of domestic economy.
One feature of his activity strikes II
good many American visitors with IA
vor. In some places singing and piano
playing with open windows are for
hidden. and it is common house reg
ulatiOn in large towns that no pianos
may be played after 10 o'clock in the
evening. The German policeman is
also something Of Il food inspector in
his way, and he keeps a sharp eye on
vendors of food and of medicines. 1t
is not an uncommon sight to see Ger
man policeman halt a milkman's wag
on and on the spot make an inspection
Of his wares. Should there prove to
be anything wrong with them they
are promptly seized and destroyed and
the matter is Immediately taken in
hand by the higher authorities.-New
York Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
FRATERNAL ORDERS

kockbl ldge Lodge, No. IS. 10. q. f
meets every Thursday night. at Odd Eel
ows' Hall.
Lexington, Lodge No. 66, X. of =.
meets every Tuesday night, at ODD Fell
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge. No, 2, Daughters OF
Rebekah, meets every Monday night. at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets 1st and 3rd Nor
Jay nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No.1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets LIST and 3rd Wednesday
nights In each month, at Odd Follows
Hall
Lex. Council. No. 179, Junior Orcer
United American Mechanics, neets
every Friday night at Odd Fellows
Hall
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
WHEN SHE GOES TO 4 BANK

Pedigree and Hand Bag Contents Do
Not CoS>itute Identification.
You will have to be identified be
fore | can cash this check for you.
madam"
"Nou mean that have TO prove that
] am the lady whose name is written
on the check?'
Yes. ma'am. You are stranger
TO me. Do you know any one in the
bank:"
NO: don't. but know lady whose
husband is president of a bank I'm De
trOit. and one of my cousins is cashier
in a bank i'm Louisville. oh. here is
n little newspaper clipping about the
death of an lyicle of mine whose name
is the same that mine WAS before
was married
THAT wound hardly serve as an idrn
,iiicaliun
Il hope ynu don't think that I am
trying to get something that doesn't
belong Ia me can tell YOU Just ex.
actIy how and where got that check
II was sent To me aS birthday pres.
ent 10y an uncle of mine. This year he
wrote that he would send me the mon
ey and let me gel something for my.
self. and | have his letter right here in
my shopping bag. Won't that identify
me?'
II am afraid not"
Il have lived i'm this city twenty-five
years and
Don't you know some one in this
part of the city who could identify
you:"
"Oh. | think that Il friend of mine
an account here"
''YcS, she has. You bring her here
with you and il will he all right"
You don't mean To say that have
To go and get her ana drag her in with
me 10 say that she knows me before
YOU pay me that money? OF all things.
can't do that. for she has gone to
Bermuda for Il month. oh. here is n
little tintype picture of myself taken
on the beach one day last summer
Won't that do rs an Identification?
You see that have on the same chain
and locket that have on in the pic
ture and the same dress skirt
Il am afraid that you do not under
stand just what il means TO be identi-
fed. for
Il understand that IT means n lot of
bother and red tape. I'll have you to
know that stand rs we'll in the com
munity in which live as any lady in
Il. and my family connections are
good enough for me to br 81 member of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
lution. for both Of my parents had an
ceStorS at the battle of bunker Hill.
and mother was a direct descendant of
one Of the first governors of Virginia,
and yet can't get Il check for $40
caShed here without trailing in lot
Of people to swear that | am who l
am. and why. Mr.. GrigSby. is this
YOU? didn't expect to meet you! l
WAS never here until this morning,
when came i'm with small check to
he cashed Identify me? Oh. thank
you. Mr.. Grigsby" Puck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Not So Much Of a Joke.

The late Linlcy Sambourne, the IA
nous Punch cartoonist, began life in an
engineering works When young man
he was always fond of playing practi-
cal jokes, and Il French craftsman EN-.
ploycd ut the engineering works OftcA
became the butt of his huinoI. Oae
day Sambournc hit upon the bright
idea of mailing the Frenchman's hat
down 10 his desk. lie awaited the
consequences in high glee But when
lunch time came instead of attempting
to tug the hat from the desk. as eX-
pected. the French youth calmly took
another hat from the peg and went
out Then the future cartoonist locke
closely and saw that it was his OWN
hat he had nailed to the desk
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
The UnIcorn

Chinese annals of great antiouity
contain numerous detailed accounts Of
the supposelii! fabulous unicorn in
which the descriptions are identical
with hose handed down from the ear
nest times ia the mythology or occi
dental countries From this il Is in
fcrr"d hat III some time ia The rcmot,
p1Sl there actually d.d "xist a SINGLE
'"i'i'" Linz 81 "ct'lLc animal o,
tH.t -'if
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
The Net Results.

Say. boy. any place to fish about
this vilage:'
Yep; stream down there"
do the people about here go fishing
much:"
Right ofen."
What do they mostly catch:"
Trains and malaria" - Baltimore
American.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
The Philosopher on the Road.

Dusty Rhodes Well. Weary we no.
Does has one great advantage over
theS" poor miliionaireS anyhow.
Weary Wag@lrS IloW's that, Dusty?
Dusty Rhodes Why. when we leave
our winter quarters in the county Jail
we don't have to tip nobody -Harpers
Weekly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Be Careful

Don't reNile the man VINO prancns
When things fail TO come his gav
Are you sure he's had your chancesY
is he fitted for the fray?
Look at all the circumstances
Then he careful what Won say
cleveland PLAIN Dealer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
K Ray Photography.

Photographer-Yes. sir. | can pho
tograph the money in your pocket Just
as you stand.
Visitors Wife-Well. you're a won
der / went through ii before he got
up and couldn't find cent
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Lockina Ahead.

"But he has patent of n"hiti, !
father
But suppose the patent expiresI
Spokane Spokesman Review.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-27
FAMILY PECULIARITIES.

Tire Ceratophyllus fasciatus, the common
rat flea of the United States, has collar
of heavy spikes about its neck. giving it the
Ctenopsyllus musculi. the mouse flea, is
blind: the Ctenocephalus CAMS has e large
csyalrvman mustache OF heavy spines: the
Pulex frritans is gIobular in shape and has
no collar at all while the rabbits affinity.
the Hoplopsyllus afTinus, has two heavy
cIasping plates resembling a pair of ice
tonps with which he anchors himself to his
victim.
The flea has an oval body which is fiat
tened to permit easy progress through the
hair of its host II is as though this insect
had been literally narrowed so that 1t might
move with ease in the hairy forest which
II inhabits 1t is covered armadillolike,
with heavy plates of chitin laid on like the
shingles Of a house. This chitn is d hard,
hornlike substance which is inscluble in
acids and is dissolved only by strong aka
line solutions. We thus see that the insect
has been provided by nature with An almost
impregnable defensive armor
AT the points where the plates overlap
are the openings OF the respiratory appa-
rat1s. and il is through these that the flea
t-eatbes These are twenty four in number
and are the only vulnerable points on the
insect. In fact. almost the on,% way to
XIII Heas if we except crushing and star
,-ation is by means of fine, moist dhst such
as buhsch. which clogs the respiratory orr
fees. or by poisonous gases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-27
SMELLS WITH "PYGIDIUM.

Fitted over the tail ike a saddle and
protected by an innumerable number of
fine bristles is the organ of smell, the py-
sidium. This is roughly triangular in shape
and consists of a platelike structure having
q number OF sensory pits which look as
though they had been punched out. Imme-
diateIv below this plate is a large respira-
tory opening which takes the place CT nos
tril The air passing over the pysldiuin
IN This opeuinS irritates the fine bristles
thus transmitting the sensation "f smell
This organ is very necessary to the flea on
account of the almost utter lack Of tactile
sense and he depends very largely upon 1t
I'm hunting for food
I'm common with the rest of The animal
world, If we except mankind, the male is
much more adorned than its better half,
who is modestIy arrayed In neatly fitting
suit of brown armor. The ladies are in
cIined to the petite. being perhaps three
fourths the size of the stronger Sex. They
far outnumber the latter, however. and
hence I'm courtship the male assumes the
M ss;ve role in q very lordly manner. With
ahsolute lack of galiantry he ignores the
other sex who must seek his society il she
,y,sbeu a mate IT is very amusing to
watch the efforts OF a fiirtatious flea to
capture a beau, but having once seized hold
of him, she cuddles closely in his embrace,
entangling herself in a determined manner
in his spines.
"The nea's head is armed with elab-
crate biting apparatus which acts both as
a weapon OF offence and a means of secur-
ing food. On either side Is A large triangu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-27
SHIFTING ON BOARD.

Wolf, who was one Of the ranking po-
litical leaders was assailed on all sides
because he represented 40,W0 shares or
Ieapid Transit stock as broker, and yet
.s e,Ipnosed TO work for the city's in
forests ca the board of directors OF lhe
.,,,,,,,- He resigned but not to drop
frc,., active participation IN the company.
He was at once reelected 10 the podro
and on the strength Of the 4o,vco SHARES OF
81 was made vice-president OF the
-.o,,,- 10 succeed George d. Wldener.
-. ,asionad George H. Earle, a well
,o,,-,, philadelphia banker was elected
- councils 10 take his place on the
,,,.rd h11t he was loath 10 enter lrlo the
strip ticket night ,..,,
The use of the police force 10 accoliipiieli
rari6 Transit ends was most marked "ileA
threats of strike were made by the troiies
,,,o,, last spring For months before "IS
47uaIlv left the cars, on May 81. 1875 'no
cit,, detectives and police We're useu -
Tho leaders of the trolley men ana
T. ferret out the proceedings a' lhei -.
- director Clay developed an acute
- ,f e,,ilzc F,ysteria and placed the CITY
,,.ar basis which resulted as much a
I..-,,,ir,- i'm causing bad riotIng
- ~ ,,rominent man in Phliaoeiphle
..,.aa tho reason of all the uahei'
,ronhles in his city he will at once ans q
..,,-a+orad stock" Probably no corporalioi
"a the country is bound down more close.'
H. 6xed charges and guaranteed CIV ~.
-, The Rapid Transit Company inc
ted rights IN the company nave oNiS
suited in vested wrongs" TO the riders
.1.ra+I,e. about S5000o.ooo in excessive
80 ,Ia,,et come out of the pockets Oh the
strap-hangers- 49,. a;,.i-
As the company now STAMPS pasS an,
,,-r,de ranging from IS TO Y per cent OUT
49,, ,[ocI7ets of its patrons to its uiloel
~ roads. The following is list OF ene
-:--ide,ds which the stockholders Oh ~
S-,,'tarlying roads receive: Yves. iA
u,'ue' y -.-S 20 per cent: Union Pas.
Sa % cent R'sss e1 ayssq Ferry s- IS
per cent ,t-i,adeinbia City, 81 per cent;
per rt Gen,. 20 per cent; Green & Coates
S @ per cent second Third ,s 50 per Franz esh.
1,.,.r,,a, town Passenger, 2 per cent;
tn,d &, southwark, IS per cent; n,.,a.ns
for tf q nth rs. per cent. and the Citizens
y l-s per cent