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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Smile Club" the Latest in New York

There is a great demand for such
club and we are trying to fill It,"
said Miss Stright at her home. 241
Park place, Brooklyn, according to the
New York Evening Telegram. I'VE
appeal to the best In every one, and
we appeal to all classes. The uned-
ucated are seeking happiness as earn
estly as the most highly developed
persons. We are working out the
ideal Of innumerable people in the
simplest way possible.
1T is somewhat misleading to call
ourselves simply the Smile club. But
If people would only realize the real
meaning of smile 1t wouldn't be mis-
leading at all. We shall help people
to forget themselves, to eliminate all
destructive criticism and thoughts and
to see good, and good only, in people,
They must love Iife-animal life an
well as human life-and Gods out of
doors above all things. -:
Zone of the aims of the Smile club
IL to build summer home for little
city children who could not otherwise
90 to the country. The atmosphere
will be entirely OF sunshine, smilea
and cheer on all sides. Nothing that
70 unhappy or spnciean Or unwholo-
some win be even. mentioned"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

WASHINGTON. - Commander Rob
w ert E. Peary, U. A. NJ, who sledded
to the north pole and back about q
year after DR.. Cook of Brooklyn made
the trip on the Imagination Limited,
had an arctic experience a few nights
ago within seven miles of Washing.
ton that was almost as bad in some
respects as anything he experienced
in latitude 80 or Whereabouts.
AS a result of the unique adventure
the explorer was Inconvenience for
several days.
Il alb nod sure" he told a friend,
bud l thig l toog gold. By doze Id
all dubbed ub. Aid Id siddy?"
Bound for Dinner Party.
Commander Peary, Mrs. Peary and
Mrs. Pearys sister were on their
way to keep an eight o'clock dinner
engagement at the country home of
Ralph P. Barnard, son of Justice Job
Barnard of the supreme court of the
District Of Columbia. The taxicab
in which they were riding skidded.
bucked couple of times, and hoped
off the road into a six-foot snowdrift.
The chauffeur managed to keep his
seat, but the Pearys involuntary as
sembled in one corner of the vehicle.
'Heavens!" Numbered the explorer.
He also made further comments that
escaped reproof during the excite.
ment
This seems quite natural and home
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
At the National Capital
Gossip Of People and Events
Gathered in Warrington
Ex-senator Wilson's Joke on New York

resources Of the state of Washington
and the general attitude of it's people
toward the question of conservation.
THE issue OF conservation with US
is merely the question of the removal
of friction between the national gov
eminent and the state" said Mr.. Will
son.
when Gov Hughes of New York
came out to see our fair at Seattle he
made a speech in which he said that
we of the west would probably be sur
prised to know that the state of New
York had set aside 100000 acres of
land for forest reserve. 1t fell to
me to reply to the speech of the gov
ernor and told him that we were in
deed surprised that anybody in the
state of New York would let that much
get awaJ from him. Then l told the
governor that if the forest reserves OF
the state OF Washington were placed
side by side in one contingent body of
land the entire Empire state of New
York could not only be put down in
the middle of 1t, but man could walk
around the boundaries of the forest
reserve and still be unable to see the
boundary OF the state of New York"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

M EMBERS Of the United States SEN
WI ate showed more than ordinary
interest in the report from Chicago
that newspaper in that city had re-
ceived letter from man signing
himself &C. Hodges" declaring ho in
tends to blow up the upper branch Of
congress with notro-glycerin.
Some of the insurgents are hoping
that &C. Hodges" will put of the pain
full operation until they have had an
opportunity of "surging" Senator
Tillman says he hopes to be in South
Carolina when the blow of comes.
&C. hodges" wrote that physicians
had given him but six months to live,
and that at first he had intended TAX
ing morphine to end his existence
quickly. He changed his plans, he
said, when he read an article charg-
Ing that corruption existed in the SEN
ate, and he determined to blow up the
body with nitro-glycerin and kill him.
self at the same time.
The letter follows:
ITO the Editor in Chief l am going
to blow up the congress with nitro
glychein.
MY only reason for giving you this
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Threat to Blow Up the u. S. Senate

information is that do not wish to in
jure or kill innocent people.
Don't think my opening remarks
are joke or threats emanating from
diseased Brain. mean business, as
you will find out later.
This 6ishonorable body called the
United States senate has plundered
the public long enough, and it's time
something was done to learn them a
some time to come.
The physicians inform me that I
can only live about six months as am
suffering with incurable internal trou-
BILE and nothing will save me.
Il intended taking morphine and
ending my existence until reading an
article giving the history of the SEN
ate and its corruption.
1T determined me to change my
plans on self-destruction for the time
being and plot how will wipe out the
gang Of grafters and also end my
miserable life also.
Il have secured enough nitroglycerin
to blow up HI, and God help the
so-called detectives who try to stop me.
Il know the people won't appreciate
my sacrifice in their behalf, but later
on they will say that my act was a
just punishment
There Is no use of going into de-
tails; leave this to your Judgment
use it as you see fit.
i Will not write you again, but wait
for results that are going to happen.
Yours.
&C. HODGES"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Men and Women Shocked by Billy Goat

In answer to an excited telephone
call Bicyclemen Rodemacher and Rowe
were sent to the place from the SUBJ
station in East Seventeenth street.
The goat by that time had moved
over in Ashland avenue and persons
in the avenue, including men, women
and children, were giving the animal
plenty of room. Rodemacher had never
wrestled with goats before, but in
stinct warned him that the only man.
ner in which to hold goat success
fully was by his horns.
The bicycleman showed bold front
for the reason that he has to sit on
bicycle seat much Of the time and he
could not afford to take the chance Of
turning his back. Mr.. Goat accepted
the challenge of the bicycleman, and
he started toward the men in a man.
ner that caused them to glance with
longing eyes at the lower branches Of
the nearest tree. They stood their
ground, however, and Rodemacher
met the animal with outstretched
hands. He seized the goats horns
and perhaps saved himself from be-
ing butted over church in the neigh
borhood. The bicycleman held on
and during the struggle he called for
Rowe.
Just hold on. Roddie, until l get up
this tree, and then let co." was Rowes
jest.
Rodemacher needed no advice, and
he held on until Mr. Goat came to the
conclusion that he was violating the
law. A goat with better manners could
not have been found after he seemed
to realize that he was "pinched"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Former Sen
w ator John L. Wilson of the state
Of Washington was one of the most
2eppery members of congress that
ever sat in either house. Mr.. Wilson's
reputation extends over both sides of
the capitol, he having served in the
F1fty-f1rst congress in the house as the
hrst representative from the then
new state Of Washington, and in 1895
be was elected to the senate, where he
served one term. Mr.. Wilson is now
The owner Of the Seattle Post-Intelli-
sencer, and at the same time is heav-
'ly interested in Washington state in
1ustries and real estate.
While in Washington recently. Mr.
Wilson delivered himself of some
astounding facts with respect to the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
An impractical Way.

Mrs, Elmer Blair. president OF the
New York State Federation OF Wom-
ems Clubs. said at a banquet during
the Rochester convention:
Il am in sympathy with the move
ment under discussion. but l THINK
that our sisters are pushing this
movement in an Impractical way.
They remind me Of an Albany man
who walked down the street holding
his hands stifly before him, the palms
facing each other, but about three
feet apart.
"A jocular friend knocked up MS
hands and shouted gayy:
"'What are you doing with your
hands in that position:
"'You. silly ass,' was the angry re-
ply,EEa.Is wxsstaking the, Smeaeare TOR .
corner .washstand to the D3umbsr!1
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
w HERE is Count Pablo Mysky Ire
w skaya, also known as Capt. Kar'

WHERE is Count Pablo Mysky Ire
w skaya, also known as Capt. Kar'
doff? He is supposed by his friends
in Washington to be in Chicago in the
interest of the Karageorgeovitch fami.
ly, which now sits on the Servian
throne, and is planning to marry into
money. A rich Chicago bride for
future queen of Servia would be Just
about what King Peter would like.
Both sons of King Peter are prepar-
ing to travel early in the new year.
and the itinerary includes a two
months stay in the United States.
unless the agents report makes it in
advisable. One of them will succeed
to the throne. Count Treskaya is a
mysterious stranger. about whom
Washington's ultra-exclusive set has
been talking. Upon his appearance
here he was believed to be a secret
agent for some Balkan nation.
Now it turns out that King Peter
commissioned him to come to this
country and report what opportunity
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Although it is we'll known that oysters
are planted, it seems funny that it is
the department of agriculture that is
to inspect all the oyster beds and the
stations from which the bivalves are
shipped. The yearly output of oysters
on the Atlantic coast is valued at
nearly $20,000,000. A very great part
of the trade being interstate, the traf-
fic becomes subject to federal regula-
ton and inspection. We may expect
to see the oyster swell with pride and
become more Clearly than ever in his
person and surroundings as a special
ward of Uncle Sam.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
Reputation Endangered.

The other night, according to the
story, Finley Peter Dunno wanted q
taxicab at the club. He told John,
who superintends the outside of the
Brook, of his needs. The cab came.
John thrust his head through the
doors to notify Mr.. Dunno. Mr.. Dunno
came to the door, getting into a broad
tall overcoat. This way, cabbie,"
said John in his most magnificent
way, turning to address the chauffeur.
Johns foot slipped and he spilled him.
self down the steps on his ear "Ah,
John, john" said Mr.. Dunno, shaking
his head sorrowfully, you must be
more careful of your reputation, John.
You ought not to come downstairs
that way. People will take you for
one Of the members" .
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Tie world is full of men who would
help others, in charitable or reli-
gious way, but do not know Low to 20
abou> it. They are willing to give their
money if they knew the actual need,
or to lend a hand if the object of their
care would be really benefited. In
lieu of definite call to duty, in which
one may have absolute confidence,
there is suggestion to be made,
which is, that manly. upright hope
fu:. righteous life is itself a powerful
promoter of good in q community. .
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

A singular incident occurred in New
York city the other day. when DO
liceman captured supposed burglar
ant. sent bullet through his own fin.
ger. the ball then entering the boay Of
Ills captive. That suggests the old
story Of the gun that could shoo,
around q corner.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

"A Cornell university professor has
mathematically ascertained that the
average lifetime is heightened one
year each century. This does not add
much to the length Of mans life
who lives less than a century.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Government scientists are planning
to rob the unripe persimmon Of it's
astringent qualities Doubtless they
will next try to make palatable
breakfast food out of wild oats.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

The new administration in Turkey
has decided that Mussulman women
must not appear unveiled in tho
streets of Constantinople. Evidently
things over there have begun to slip
backward again.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

A woman in Milwaukee was operat-
ed on to remove sponge left in her
body by careless surgeon. The first
operation was evidently one of an abb
sorbing nature.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

A big batch Of members Of the
Black Hand Is said to be planning to
leave Europe for America. Some of
them have been expelled from coun-
tries where they have been carrying
on operations and are represented to
be seeking more promising field
here. But our authorities have been
duly warned. the immigration officials
are keeping a sharp lookout and
should the Black Handlers arrive they
will get anything but the glad hand.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

a divorce play which had created
sensation in Paris was a fiat failure
in New York. 1t was too much like
putting on play with the cooking of
an ordinary meal as the main theme.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
JOHN D.. JR., A GRAND JUROR

John d. Rockefeller, Jr.. heir to the greatest
fortune IN the world, has been earning So day
as grand juror here. He was appointed fore.
man OF the special body called before Judge
OSullivan to investigate the white slave" traffic
IN New York City. He has had two weeks Of
work and at the end received voucher foT $24
That will be as much his regular income for a
few minutes.
charged with the task OF inqulrng into the
traHc In women, with view to rigid prosecu-
ton or an end to sensational ISLANDERS against
New York City, Mr.. Rockefeller entered the work
with the Rockefeller spirit, which knows no
failure.
Charles S. Whitman, the new district attor-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Here is problem pleasanter to
work on than the twice zero enig-
ma: How long does it take a cake Of
butter to melt between two hot buck
wheat cakes?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Those melancholy days have come,
in some respects the saddest of the
year. when the English tailor reaches
out yearningly to make the American
man. There are already plates in the
papers of the threatened British
styles. Condescending!y we are told
that Americans are really. though
gradually. learning how to dress. An
approach to the feminine wasp waist
is suggested in the London design as
a step further in the right way.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

According to the Charleston News
and Courier man is at his best at 80.
Undoubtedly he is, only some men are
80 at 81, others not until they are 60,
and some men never are 49,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
WORKING TO FREE HUSBAND

Charles W. Morse. formerly ice king of New
YORK. was barely inside the federal prison walls
at Atlanta Ca, before his wife, who has sacri-
feed her home jewels and sealskins to help him
IN his battle for freedom, began work to bring
about his pardon by the president
Mrs Morse has started petition for elem.
ency and says she will work night and day to
get signers She has received letters from many
persons she never heard of before, offering aid
and promising to sign the petition now being
circulated in several parts of the country
Morse has been assigned to the tailor shon
where his work will not be hard
He Is registered as convict No. 2,s14 and &C.
cupies steel cell not in the least different from
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Doubtless many married man will
clip out and take home Chicago
judges ruling that wife has no real
right to warm her cold feet on her
husbands back.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

III once he assigned special
evidence that ~ ~' ~ ~
~ $1,000 W. o VIZ A'toNA"n
Rockefeller ,
sona business -
inquiry
OeNeVe
"thdrew
immediate ~ ~
the body make to the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

A Yale aiumnus offers 100000 for
an adequate remedy for tuberculosis.
While approaching his generosity it
would be cheap at the price.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Strawberries at one dollar quart
are on sale in Texas The Texas
shortcake must mean all the name
implies.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

A Lake Erie freighter with a cargo
OF flaxseed, has foundered. Many a
Buffalcnian with a boil on his neck
will await relief in vain,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

The gold production of this coun.
try just about equals the candy output.
Unlike almost everything else. candy
is never subject to overproduction.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Those anxious to escape the moving
pictures can find refuge in the Coli
scum at Rome. You're not allowed
to see UNI there.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

That was indeed a grave offense for
which Chinese viceroy has been de-
Notwithstanding the funeral of
the dowage7 empress.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

other prisoners His immaculate tailored a
expert the prison the regulation bath
Mrs Morse followed husband
New
aid his his
s convicted
Cemence Cowes Dodge
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
WOOD TO BE CHIEF OF STAFF

MajGen. Leonard Wood, now in command of
the department of the east. will be the chief
OF stan OF the army. Secretary Dickinson made
this announcement recently.
Gen. Wood will succeed Gen. J. Franklin Bell,
whose term at the head of the general staff will
expire next spring.
Gen. Woods rise in the army has been one Of
the most spectacular in its history. Entering the
medical corps as an assistant surgeon in 1886, he
mas been promoted by leaps and bounds, so that,
next APRIL when he assumes his new duties at
the war department. he will be at the head Of
the local army. He is only 40 years of age.
Attention was called to Wood before he had
oeen In the army six months. While serving in
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

The Furnace to the Man Of the
House-You may begin firing when.
ever you are ready.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Age cannot stale the infinite variety
or embezzlement. An 87-year-old en-
bezzler has been discovered at Rock
ford, Ill.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

IN New Jersey chrysanthemum
has been picked 16 inches in diane
ter. Pretty fair for a little runt like
Jersey.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21


through
journey u ~ miles IN one night walking In
s campaign ne was awarded medal of in
ro us Las
~ ~ ~ ~ eO
Ael the withdrawal OF the
Sent the Philippines
~ ~N~~ W ~A~ >''''pp'"0
a
us ues as soldier was the Roosevelt influence
Th man. ne likes him. and when he dislkes
Is no business
formed friendship nothing presidential
power his fiend
in
was jumped over the heads OF other officers
Roosevelts had to
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Still this is the kind of winter We
are all supposed to like.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
THE NEW KING OF BELGIUM
The new king of Releium fo

The new king OF Belgium, formerly Prince
Albert, is 20 years Of age and stands six feet
three inches in his stocking feet. The new king
is said to be in every way the antithesis of his
notorious uncle. Despite the fact that his uncle
and his father did not speak, he contrived in a
diplomatic way to retain the friendship of both,
and at the same time to propitiate the powerful
socialistic element in his prospective kingdom
The princes marriage to Duchess Elizabeth
Of Bavaria, daughter and assistant of Duke
Charles Theodore, the celebrated oculst who
died recently, was love match pure and simple
The married life Of the two has been free from
scandal.
The new king is an athletic young man and
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Those eggs from China must be OF
near.st0rage variety.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

The monorail train is the only rival
the flying machine has.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21


Harry Jungbuh Belgian who has English blood
already in
be accomplished
Prince Albert visited eight months in
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

How would you like to be the mail
carrier?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21

Ear tabs may feel heavenly. but
they look like the dickens.