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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Butter Cakes.

Sift two cups of -four, with four
level teaspoons Of baking powder and
one level teaspoon of salt. Rub into
this two tablespoons of butter. Grad
ually add three-fourths cup of milk.
Roll out one-half inch thick as for
biscuits. Bake on a hot griddle on
top Of stove, leaving room for them
to rise. Bake rather slowly and turn
but once. They will puff to double
the size they we're when put on pan.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
TWENTY LIONS ARE PLENTY

fore her mate, fine lion with a long
name, suddenly came out from a piece
Of scrub about a hundred yards away
and gazed at me.
The lion did not move. We stared
at each other for a moment. Ont of
the corner of my eye l happened to
catch a glimpse of a tawny head in
another bush. l glanced about now
and was astonished to see that lions
were looking out from numerous
clumps of scrub.
Being defenseless against their
powerful teeth and paws, realized
that the best thing to do was to re-
main as quiet as possible. So | sat
down on the grass and counted the
animals. Including cubs, there were
just 20 Of them. / never wanted a few
cartridges so much in my life. but
since had none returned 10 where
my gunbearer was holding the pony.
and, circling around the scrub, went
back to camp. All night could hear
the lions lifting up their voices in
deep grunts and dismal roars.-Ex-
chanHA
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17

estimates. The prospective builder
is misled, perhaps unintentionally,
into believing that a much more elab-
crate structure can be built for the
amount he has decided on than is in
reality the case. The little $4,000
bungalow, Of the story, which cost
$4,000 to build is an example.
The fact Of the matter is, it IL a
difficult If not impossible matter to
make an accurate estimate on pre-
nminary plans. The little extra fea-
lures that are not shown, but which
are usually included in the specif1ca-
lions, as the planning proceeds
amount up to an astonishing total. II
all the desirable features that the
banker has in his new $4,000 resi-
dence are attempted to be Incorporate
ed into the plans for a simple little
$1,000 house it IL certain that there
win b wide difference between the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
A KNOWING Collie.

Bob" York. who Is recovering at
Lakeside hospital from injuries re-
ce1Ved when he was pinioned under
his big automobile which overturned
near Mentor recently, may owe his
life, In a measure, to the intelligence
OF three-legged collie dog.
When the auto was overturned VIII
liam Bonnell. who was with York
tried In vain to get his friend out
from under the machine. York seem.
ed likely to be crushed to death unless
something could be done-as it was
two or three ribs were broken an6
one lung punctured. Bonnell began tc
yell for help, but the nearest farm
house was some distance aawy, and as
the windows and doors were closed
there seemed little chance of his cries
being heard
A three-legged collie dog came trot.
ting along, evidently having heard the
shouts. The dog paused a moment as
IT realizing that a serious accident
had occurred, then wheeled about and
went on dead lope toward the farm
house of Dick Wilson, where it's bark
ing brought two or three men from
the house. Then the crippled collie
led the way to the scene of the auto
accident, where the united strength OF
the several men was sufficient to eff
feet York's release from beneath the
machine
Wilson, owner Of the dog, says that
the collie lost one leg TN an accident
some time ago when it was caught un
der a reaper, and ever since then II
has seemed to have deep fellow feel
ing for any one in Distress
Plain Dealer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building for the readers Of
this paper. On account Of his wide expe-
rience as Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer, he is, without doubt, the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
all inquiries to William A. Radford, No.
1e4 Fifth Ave.. Chicago. ILL.,, and only en-
close two-cent stamp for reply.
When going into a building project
there are three considerations of i'm
portance that present themselves. In
the first place there is the design, or
outward appearance of the structure,
next the arrangement of the dwelling
inside for comfort and convenience,
and last the cost of the building
There is apt to be a wide range of
choice in regard to the first factor
the design or outward appearance of
the house. This is matter to be de-
cided according to the taste of the
owner and the requirements of the
building site. 1t is proverbial that
tastes differ widely, so there can be
no definite fixed requirements along
that line. Also the needs of different
locations vary greatly. It has been
said that we plan the outside of our
houses to please the neighbors or to
make a brave show from the street.
Accordingly this first factor, that OF
outward appearance, may at times be
of very little real Importance, al
though of course every one would pre-
fer to live In as attractive q dwelling
place as possible.
All things considered. tho interior
Of residence is far more important
than the exterior. Real satisfaction in
a home comes from the comfortable,
coy and inviting feature Of the living
room; the bright cheerfulness of the
dining room, and the conven1ences
provided not only in the kitchen and
pantry, but also In the other parts of
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Hunter With Three Cartridges Gets
In Awkward Position When
He Shoots Animal.

The strong odor of a lion suddenly
assailed my nostrils. I jumped from
my pony and snatched the rife from
my gunbearer. A few feet ahead was
a clump of bushes. Leaving the pony
with the gunbearer, I advanced eau
tiously. Around the edge Of the thin
foliage saw a large lioness beating
the ground softly with her tail and
.crouching for spring.
knew that she could reach me in
two Jumps and that there was no time
to lose. Forgetting in my haste that
there was a good cartridge In my
rife, lifted the bolt and pulled It
back. A good cartridge flew out, leav-
ing me with only two charges. Aim
ing carefully, fred and hit the lion
ess In the shoulder. She fell over
on one side, but, recovering herself,
made q limping bound toward the
shelter of another bush. AS far as
she was concerned, was safe, but the
echo Of my shot had not died away be-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17

about it, it being designed just az
economically as could be possible. A
perfectly square house with q hip roof
has proved itself to be the most eco
nomical of any; and when properly ar
ranged within makes as comfortable
and satisfactory home as could be
desired.
The first floor plan of this home Is
exceptionally good. From the central
square hall one finds the living room
occupying the entire space at the left,
while to the right is the dining room
with the kitchen just back of it. The
stairway goes up with a single turn
and is so arranged that the front STAIR
way from the reception hall and tho
back stairway from the kitchen open
onto common landing, thus saving
the expense Of an extra stairway and
the space usually occupied by one.
The living room is designed in &C.
cordance with the most modern ideas.
1t is very large and comfortable, II
feet by q feet in size. In addition
there is an alcOve containing wide
fireplace. This room would always
be the center of the home life, CHEEKY
and inviting and capable of accommo-
dating a large number of persons
without crowding.
On the second floor four good-sized
bedrooms with an abundance of closet
room are provided. The bathroom is
conveniently located, the plumbing
fixtures there being directly in line
with those in the kitchen. This 10
quite a money-saving feature.
The cost of this house is estimated
at $4,000. This is very moderate for a
residence of this size, 30 feet 6 inches
being the width and 20 feet the length.
THIS figure contemplates the use of
good quality hardwood finish and
floors for the first floor and yellow
pine for the second.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Instinct In Kittens.

Kittens are not taught to kill mice,
but do it instinctively, according to
the conclusions of two English observ-
ers. The instinct is aroused suddenly
by the movement of the mouse, first
appearing about the kittens second
month of life, while still feeble and
scarcely able to eat a young mouse.
If not first aroused until two or three
months later, the instinct becomes
less and less quickly responsive, and
the practical inference is drawn that
if kitten is to make good mouser
it should be allowed to exercise it's
killing instinct while very young.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
What the World Lost.

1T was the worst calamity that ever
happened to me-" sighed the pale, in
tellectual high-browed young woman.
Il had written modern society novel.
complete to the last chapter, and 4
careless servant girl gathered tho
sheets of the manuscript from the
floor, where the wind had blown: them.
and used them to start a fire in tho
CRATE" ::
What burning shame that waste
commented Miss Tartun.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
1OUD CAKE IS RARE
RULES THAT WILL HELP IN.
PROVE COOKS WORK.
That Few Families Know What Good
Cake 10 Is Statement That Will
Be Resented, But It 10 Mono
the Less True.

Few families know what good cake
Is. This statement will be resented.
but is none the less true. 1t is equal.
ly true that few professional cooks
make as good cake as that baked by
the mistress of the house or one of
her daughters.
AS every one should know how to
bake delicious cake whether she
makes use of it or not. here are few
rules that are essential:
Use the best materials So-called
cooking butter and stored eggs will
make poor cake, and let no economi.
cal one persuade you otherwise.
What Is known as soft A sugar
makes a cake Of nicer grain than
granulated or powdered sugar. In
measuring stint rather than heap up
the cup or the batter is coarse grained.
Baking powder should be measured
by gently rounding, not heaped or fat,
teaspoonfuls. With sour milk recipes
use baking soda and cream of tartar
rather than baking powders.
Never guess at measurements. Most
recipes give exact proportions-which
good cook sometimes modifles. A
cup, when not defined, usually means
that holds a little more than half
pint.
The richer the milk the better the
cake. More than Is called for is oft
en- permissible to keep the batter from
getting too thick.
Stinting -four is the secret of good
cake. Few realize this, as can be
told by two persons making up the
same recipe with results totally Diff
ferent for the cook who is heavy on
-four. 1t is safe to allow a quarter to
half cup less flour on most recipes.
Judgment Is important in cake mix
ing. Flours differ in theaviness and
eggs In size: therefore to keep the
batter from being too stiff see that
1t runs easily from the spoon, yet is
not 'runny." Thinning must be done
before baking powder and whites of
eggs are in.
Have all ingredients ready before
beginning to mix cake. Once start
ed it should 60 into the oven quickly.
One. mixing bowl and two smaller
ones for eggs will be needed; also a
wooden paddle and wire egg beater
Sift into batter before measuring and
put into batter through sitter.
Get ready pans before starting cake,
There is but one sure way to prevent
sticking-paper the bottoms of pan
and grease it, not the pan, which is
only buttered on the edge. Many per.
sons use lard for greasing. but butter
| never tastes.
Papering is no trouble if ten centa
worth of yellow wrapping paper is
bought and cut In leisure moments to
fit your various shaped pans. Keep in
an alright box in the kitchen closet
A good cake baker makes sure that
her cake pans are not used for other
purposes by keeping them under lock.
In the same place have all the uten.
sils needed and there will be no de-
lays. Here also have an extra supply
Of baking powder. flavoring extracts.
chocolate and the special sugar used.
Do not get more than five pounds at
a time of the latter, and see that It
is rolled and sifted before using.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17

preliminary estimates and the final
figures offered in the final bids based
on the complete plans and specifica-
tons.
For a house of moderate cost, espe-
cially If it is of pretty good size, the
only safe way is to make firm reso-
luton, and stick to it, to cut out, all
the little costly Injuries and to retain
only the essentials which are neces-
sary for comfort Many features can
be added five - ars after a building
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Lemon Marma!ade,

Slice two good-sized lemons and re-
move the pips; place the sliced fruit
in quarts of water and let stand
over night, in the morning boil gently
for two hours, and after removing
from the fire allow it to stand until
the following day: then weigh it, and
allow pound for pound Of sugar; boil
together until clear and beginning to
set: put In Jars and seal while hot.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Picked OYSTERS.

Two hundred large oysters, one
cup vinegar. one cup white wine. four
teaspoons salt, six teaspoons whole
peppers, one-quarter teaspoon mace.
Drain and clean oysters, scald the
liquor. Strain and add the above
named ingredients. Let boil up at
once and pour. while boiling hot, over
the oysters. After these have stood
ten minutes pour off the liquor, which,
as we'll as the oysters, should then be
allowed to get cold. Put id jar and
cover tight.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Tea Party Talk,

You Americans are a nation If
tradesmen," said the man with a mon
ocle.
"Well,'' replied Miss Cayenne, per
haps we are. There's no doubt that
we have made greater success of a
lot of enterprises than some of your
ancestors made of the tea business"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
To Wash Buckskin GauntIets-

To wash and renovate buckskin
driving gauntlets, soak them in luke
warm water for half an hour, and
wash in warm, not hot, soapy water.
Rinse we'll. adding two tablespoonfuls
of glycerine to each quart of water
for the last rinsing Dry within
folded linen cloth. rubbing them &C.
casionally between the hands while
drying. They will be clean and soft
as when new.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Lamb PUDDING.

Tho cold meat from yesterdays
joint, bread crumbs, one tablespoon
of butter, two eggs. little gravy. pep
per. salt and pinch of nutmeg. Chop
the cold lamb fine, season and wet up
with a little good gravy. Mix in one.
quarter as much crumbs and pour into
buttered mold. Set in pan Of hot:
water. and cook covered In a good
oven for one hour. Turn out and pour
a little gravy over it.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
whv He Let Go.

Roger Cornell tells of an Irish
friend of his who fell oil high build
ing. About 20 feet above the ground
the 1rishman grabbed a wire, and held
on for a bit, then let 60 of it, and con-
tinued his sudden journey downward.
What did you let 60 Of that wire
for?" asked friend In the hospital.
"Sure. I was afraid the damned
wire would break" said Pat =.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Curry Sauce.

Melt a tablespoonful of butter in a
saucepan. then blend with it table
spoonful Of Drowned flour end a tea
spoonful of curry powder. Add cup
full of boiling water and cook until
smooth and thickened. Season with
salt. pepper and a teaspoonful of onion
Juice and serve with broiled meat or
dsh. .f. -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17

is put up just as we'll as while the
house is being built.
In the designs illustrated herewith
the interior of the house has been
made most important while the out
side is of neat and trim appearance.
Still, there is nothing elaborate
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Sensitive MAGISTRATE

Buckley-Judge Moulhill has the ap-
pearance of being sensitive man.
Beecher-He Is extremely sensitive.
he has been known to fine men for
contempt when they have done moth
ing except 1ook supercilious.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
Fast Motor Boat.

The worlds official record for speed
on water was broken at the recent
motor-boat races at Monaco by the
duke Of Westminster's powerful racer
Ursula. This wonderful racing craft
made an average speed of 43 miles
an hour over course about four
miles in length. She is so feet long,
and her power plant consists of two
400-horsepower enginec, giving her .
total horsepower of 800. ..':~t ~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
One Good Feature,

Nebuchadnezzar was eating grass
like an OK.
While l am severely criticised for
some of the *hings l have done," he
unused, moving over to spot where
the timothy was longer, "at least it
shall not be recorded Of me that
published a magazine to induce 9TH
ers to adopt this diet" life.
The craftsman who fashions with
mis- own hand the shapes which he
has designed in his own mind, after
the desire Of his own heart-he, at
any rate, Is not living machine.-G.
Wyndham
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-02-17
AZ tho-+Rae

f, At tho Race. Vi -
II 60 on the theory that life Is q
frolic." 4.-~.>
Il notice that Just now you are ma,
king It something Of q gambia
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-06
ALLEGED THAT CHILD
DIED OF NEGLECT

Coroner Ferd Garretson is making an
investigation in regard to the death
of George Washington Fulkison, the
eighteen months old child of Mfr. and
Mrs. Albeit A. Fulkison, of 1913 Oak
street, who ii is alleged died Of ne
glect. From what could be learned the
child had been i'll with the Group and
had not been given medical attention.
Coroner Garretson was FIRST notified
OF the case Saturday when DR.. NJ. s.
Meinzer called hi1h by telephoneJ He
said Fulkison wanted him to issue a
certificate for the death of the child.
AS he had not been in Attendance he
could not issue it. 1t is said shat the
Fulkison family are in poor cfrcum-
stances and could not give the child
proper treatment.
The body of the chila is If the IN
dertaking establishment of Eugene
Mullen in New Brunswick avenue, from
where the funeral win take place. Full
kisons not having any means to bury
the child the city will probably have
to bear the expense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-06
TWO SESSIONS
WILL Be HELD
Annual Sunday School In
stitute Here Thursday.

The annual Sunday School Institute
for this section under the auspices Of
the County Sunday School Association
will be held Thursday in the chapel
of the First Presbyterian church of
this city. There win be two sessions,
the first of which win open at $3.50
o clock in the afternoon. The evening
session viii convene at s 0 o'clock.
A program is now in the course of
preparation by State President Barnes,
of this city. Several talks will be
given and among the speakers will be
State Secretary L. Il. Eoehler, Miss
Alice b. Hamlin; Daniel Wray,
vice president Of New Brunswick; Rev.
VIM. IL. BswFden. second vice president
of the county association; W. A. Grow
ell, of Metuehen. Some of those on
the executive board who may appear
are Jnstus KaIetsch, Miss Wray, who
is the county elementary superinten-
dent and Joseph r. Walker, sup~erinten-
dent of organizing adult classes and
township superintendent for this city.
Miss Irene Mason, missionary saperin-
tendent will be on hand with a mum
Der of exhibits.
Upwards of thirty Sunday schools
will probably be represented. There
are thirteen Sunday schools in this city
win probably be heard from; six
in South Anboy and six in Wood
bridge. Visitors from other schools IN
and about New Brunswick are ex-
peeted to attend.
Among the topics will be denonstra-
ton of graded lessons in various
grades. problems of the graded school,,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-06
NINE SECONDS
FOR TRANSFER
TottenviIle Telephone Sem
trail Office in This City.

In exactly nine seconds the Totem
Vile exchange OF the New York Tele-
phone Company was switched to the
company Office in Smith street, this
city, thereby giving the subscribers on
the lower end of the island the mag
neto or common battery system. The
change took place at 3:07 o'clock Sat
urday afternoon, and was witnessed by
District Superintendent G.. A. Miller,
of the Elizabeth District. and several
other officials of the company.
At the time the change took place the
wires in Tottenville wero not very
busy, but for all that, the service was
Interrupted. There are between
$50 and 400 telephone subscribers in
the Tettenville district who are now
enjoying the new system where it is
necessary to turn a crank to notify
the central office when they desire a
call.
During the past several weeks Gen
eral foreman u. B. Hudson and Wire
Chief. H. B. Kitchell, with a force of
men have Been busy getting things in
readiness at the local office for the
change and when the system was turn
ed over it was done without a hitch.
The T~ottenville office was vacated
o after the change and the operators
to this city and took their places
here. Today men are in TettenTille
changing oven the telephones IN resi-
aences and business places that were
enforced with condensers some time
ago.
The Tottenville exchange was located
in the Lehman building in Main street
it has been~ for the past five
years, having moved from Bedell's drug
store, where the New York and New
Jersey Telephone Company opened its
first central Office in Tottenville, over
years ago.
Increasing business of the company
neeessitated a change five years ago.
Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-06
NEWS

Schooner Ada F. Brown, OF New
York, arrived in this port Friday.
Schooner Fannie Palmer, of
Portsmouth, arrived at Perth Ans
hos Saturday. +
Schooner Broekline, bound for
Jacksonville, Fla, cleared from this
port Friday.
Schooner John Maxwell. bound
for Baltimore, sailed from Perth
Arnboy, Saturday.
Tug Wyoming towing barges Eck-
ley, Baffe and Baltic, bound from
this city for Boston, and tug Taconys
with barses Sharuokin, Devon and
Ardmore, bound from Boston for
South Amboy, arrived at Vineyard
Haven, Mass, Saturday.
gfeamship GIeuwood has arrived
in port with a cargo Of asphalt from
N~mBsgaelA~