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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

D. c. Coulson. the Bayfield, mer.
chant. left for Ignacio this morning on
his way home The spell Of warm
weather Is drying up the roads. They
are still in pretty bad shape, but
improving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

Drs. Carthwaite and Holloway, who
came in last night on the special with
the persons injured on the Pagosa
Springs branch, departed this morning
on the eastern for Chama.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

Mrs. Meade returned this morning to
Tacoma where she is visiting her
granddaughter, Mrs. A. e. Young. for a
few weeks. Mrs. Meade came down
from there several days ago, on q
shopping trip. and was blockaded and
unable to get back.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

w. N. Wallace returned this morh-
ing from Farmington and the trading
post at Pueblo Bonito. Doc was In
town for few days rest and change
from chico weed and Indians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

e. Corkins. Otto Oebi and B. 9.
Palmer, all Of Pennington, came in
from Santa Fe last night. where they
were on jury duty. They departed
for home on this mornings Red Apple
train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

Miss Gertrude Harrington, who re
Gently underwent an operation for al
pendicitis. is rapidly recovering. Sh
will be able to leave the hospital i
two or three days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

Three John Ericksons, the second
initial of each being respectively. T.
A., r.. are registered at the Palace.
They came down from Silverton or
last nights train, on u vacation trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

Joe Salfisberg, a small boy about 10
years old. was among the arrivals on
last nights train from Silverton. The
little fellow stayed over night at the
Savoy and today went out to The
Florida to visit his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Weiland.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

A. w. Woods of Cortez came owe
from Pagosa Springs last night wher'
he purchased an oil rig for the BIZ
Four Oil company of Cortez. He con
tinued his journey home on this morn
ing's Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-20

W. A. Chapson of Canon City and
c. s. Chapson of Pagosa Springs were
in the city last night, passing through
from the east to Pennington, for
which place they left this morning.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
BOXING AS SPORT FOR BOYS
Present Same Dangers as Many
Popular Pastimes.

why is it," Billy Edwards the IA
nous retired pugilist, was asked, that
American boys do so little boxing?"
For the simple reason that the
average boy lacks nerve to stand up
before an opponent and allow his face
to become target for the others
padded fist. This, to the best of my
knowledge, is the only explanation, for
certainly boxing entails little expense,
and does not present the same dangers
as football and other popular pas
times"
lis it possible for every boy to be-
come a good boxer?"
Certainly. OF course some lads are
better adapted to self-defense than
others. All the great fighters have
been endowed with natural talent for
1t. During their boyhood they had a
propensity for fighting and practiced
continually with and without gloves,
until the ability to dodge and return a
quick blow at critical moment be-
came second nature to them. The tall
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

salary Of $4,000; but this does not
mean that he will be made captain
four years after he has started in the
department. Vacancies do not occur
so conveniently, and promotion comes
only when there is place to be filled.
The higher the promotion the fewer
there are of them and the harder they
are to reach. However, positions
often become vacant, and they are al
ways filled by promotion. The chief
of the entire New York department
grew up from the ranks. The total of
over 1900 men in the service includes
one chief, IS deputy chiefs, 81 chiefs
Of battalion, 259 captains and 361 lieu
tenants. Every one of these posts u
possible Of achievement by your boy.
The captain has charge of a COM
pany, consisting usually of ten fremen
and two officers. although there are
double companies Of twice the num-
Der. Six companies make battalion,
presided over by a battalion chief. who
10 paid $1,000 a year. Over the bat
talon chief is one Of the deputy
chiefs. paid $4,000 annually, while tho
present chief of the department, tho
boss Of the entire service, gets SO, 900.
1t ia technically required that there
be a service of at least six months in
any lower grade before being eligible
to promotion to a higher.
Quite an elaborate pension system
is in vogue in the New York fire de-
partment. II a member of the depart
ment should incur total disability
when on duty, after ten years service.
he Is retired on half pay for life; II
the disability occurs before ten years,
on one-third salary. If partly disabled
after ten years. work, he is given en-
ployment that he can do at the same
salary as before; If partially disabled
when not on duty, he is given other
work at one-third his former salary
If he is killed when on duty, his
widow and children get half his SAL
airy Ia minimum Of 5000 and a maxi
mum Of $1,000 is fixed, however), till
children are eighteen years of age; II
he dies when not on duty they get
5000 a year. If killed in discharge Of
his duties, and he has only one child
or dependent parents, the latter are
paid $500 year. Also it is provided
that all members of the force pay 81
to So month into an insurance fund,
so that at death the widow or depend
ents get $1,000 In addition to the PEN
sion.
There are few places in either pub
lie or private service, with the excep-
ton Of the army and navy, in which
this paternal interest exists. In addi-
ton to all this, any member of the
force Is permitted to retire after 20
years. service on a pension of half tho
pay he was drawing at the time of
retirement.
Thus your boy, who started in at
twenty-one and rose only to the grade
OF captain, can quit at the age Of forty
one on pension of $50 for life, and
II he should become battalion chief
he will draw $3.50, no matter where
he goes or what he does.
Discipline In the department il
quite rigid, similar in many respects
to that in the army. The disciplinary
rules were prepared by United
States military officer.
Copyright, 1910, by tho Associated Lit
crary Press.)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
BICYCLE Invented LONG AGO
Frenchman First Hit Upon Idea OF
Two-WheeIed Vehicle in 169O-
Known as CeIerifere.

Mr.. Frank H. Vizetelly tells 1.-The
Story of the Wheel in the st. Nicho-
las. Mr.. Vizetelly says:
In the year 1890, M. de Sivrac. a
Frenchman, hit upon the notion of
making vehicle upon two wheels,
while it's rider sat astride a saddle On
wooden beam to which two cross
pieces were firmly fixed. At the end
of these cross pieces there were
wheels, kept in position by lath-like
connecting rod. The frame repre-
sented some animal. This primitive
bicycle, known as the Celerifere, was
never fitted with handle bars, and was
steered only by the feet of the rider,
which also had to keep his balance.
In mounting, he had to run alongside
and vault into the saddle. Once the
machine had been set going by push
upon the ground with the feet, the
man upon it would draw them up,
bending his knees, and without further
effort could travel some distance.
When the pace slackened the rider
had to repeat the pushing, and so
continue his journey. Much ground
was covered in this way on level
roads, and especially downhill, in
short space of time; but it was hard
to go uphill.
1t has been claimed by some that
the Celerifere was the invention of an
other Frenchman named Blanchard,
whom Louis XVI once commanded to
perform before him on this vehicle, in
July, 1873. Beyond the fact that such
a performance took place, on that and
other occasions in public, there is
nothing to support this claim. In fact,
it was not until Blanchard had crossed
over to England that he excited inter-
est; once there, however, he was
favored by the duke Of York, and be-
gan to attract attention. Under the
fostering care of royalty the Celeri-
fere. then known as the Dandy
horse" became popular among the
English, who took to it with enthusi-
asm, but were soon laughed out of
their fancy by jokers and cartoonists.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
comA conundrums.


Why should a man never tell his So
crets in cornfeld?
Because so many ears are there, and
they would be shocked.
If you were to ride on donkey what
fruit would you resemble?
A pair (pear).
Why is a plum cake like the ocean?
Because it has so many currents.
What is that by losing an eye has
nothing left but nose?
A noise
Why are balloons in the air like
vagrants?
Because they have no visible means
of support.
Which is the best way to make q
coat last?
Make the trousers and vest first.
Why does a coat get larger when
taken out of carpet-bag?
Because you find it increases.
Who may marry many a wife and
yet live single all his life?
A clergyman
Why does a spoon reclining in cup
of tea resemble a handsome young
girl. $50.
Because it is in-tea-resting.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
When Corbett Beat Sullivan.

Writing in Harper's Weekly, WILL
lam lnglis describes Corbett's defeat
Of Sullivan in the historic encounter
at New Orleans 10 years ago. II can
see him yet," says this author, telling
of the last phase of the meeting, aft
er Sullivan had failed to rise. His
face was battered, swollen, and bleed
ing, and God knows what thoughts
flashed through his mind of life
wasted, Of fortune squandered, Of do
minion wrenched from his hands; but
Johns great heart never wavered for
an instant He raised the thick right
arm that had stricken down hundreds
Of warriors, and the roaring crowd
fell silent. Gentlemen he rumbled,
I have nothing at all to say All
have to say is that l came into the
ring once too often, and, If had to
get licked, I'm glad I was licked by
an American. I remain your warm
and personal friend, John L. Sulli-
van"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
$4,000 IN ONE YEAR
THE IMMIGRATION TO CANADA
SURPASSES ALL RECORD.

The returns recently issued by tho
Canadian immigration Branch shows
that upwards Of $4,000 persons ar
rived in Canada during the past
twelve months, declaring their 1nten-
ton Of becoming settlers in that coun-
try. OF this number about 100000
were from the United States, the BAL
ance being from the British Isles and
Northern Europe. It will thus be seen
that the sturdy farming element that
has gone forward from the United
States is being splendidly supplement-
ed by an equally sturdy settlement
from across the seas. The lure Of
Canadian wheat, oats, barley and fax
grown on the rich prairie of Western
Canada is constantly attracting more
and more, and year by year the tide
Of immigrants to tho western Canada
plains increases: there is no ebb to
this tide. The Canadian authorities
are not surprised at the number from
the United States being as large as it
is but they did not look for so large an
immigration from the old countries.
Still, they will not be found unpre-
pared. Reception halls are in readi-
ness at all important points in Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, sur
veyors were at work during the past
season opening up new districts on
which to place those seeking free
homesteads Of 100 acres each, rail-
ways have been projecting laterals
from their main lines, and every pro-
vision has been taken to accommo-
date the newcomer. A recent dis
patch from Antwerp reads: 1.-THE d.
version Of European emigration from
the United States to Canada is said
to be seriously affecting the Atlantic
steamship lines. The Red Star today
gives up to the America.Ca line
two Of the best special emigrant
steamers afloat, the Gothland and the
Samland. These vessels heretofore
in the Antwerp-New York service are
now to be operated from Rotterdam to
Canadian ports"
On the date Of the above dispatch
word came to the immigration branch
that the vanguard of the 1911 army
of United States settlers reached Win
nipeg at 1880 o'clock this morning.
There was q solid train load of ef-
fects. comprising Al carloads and two
colonist sleepers attached to the train,
which contained the members of Is
families. Every man Jack in the
party is a skilled farmer. and all have
come north prepared to go right on
the land, which was purchased last
year. They are equipped with every
thing that experience has shown is
necessary to make a start on virgin
prairie. In addition to machinery and
household effects there were a large
number of horses and cattle. Some of
the farmers had also brought along
gas tractors, which will be put right
to work on ground breaking."
One Of the agents Of the Canadian
government advises that it would ap-
pear as If each month Of the present
year would show large increase ever
the past year. The demand for the
literature Of the department., describ-
ing the country and it's resources, is
greater than it ever has been.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
The Impossible.

Andrew Carnegie, at a recent din.
ner In New York. said of a certain
labor trouble.
1T Is etlly Of employers to pretend
in these r1ott>les that they are always
in the right. Employers are often
in the wrong; often unreasonable.
They often-like Mrs. Smith-Jones-
ask impossible things:
Mrs. Smith-Jones. taxing a villa
at Palm Beach, engaged FOR butler a
stately old colored deacon.
Now, Clay she said to >he old
fellow. there are two things / must
insist Representatives. and oaedi.
ence.'
eyes, madam the venerable serv.
ant answered, and when yo' bids mo
tell yo' guests yo's out when yo's in,
whiSh shall it be, MADAME"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

has even an incomplete kEcw!sage of
boxing tactics possesses an incalcul-
able, advantage over ono who knows
nothing whatever OF the science.
AN important point for beginners
to observe is to take of the gloves the
moment you begin to feel tired. Be-
yond this point the nerves are wor-
rled and the boxer is Of no use, for
he loses Quickness."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
Ball and Racquet.

or more people may play, and the soft
rubber ball used is just of size to
fit securely into the cup-like receptacle
on one side of the racquet. This cup
is of elastic rubber. A sharp jerk
dislodges the ball from 1t. Then the
player reverses the side of the racquet
and knocks the ball in the direction of
one of the other players, who catches
it in the rubber cup, if he can, and
projects it back again.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
B!a Pencils for Lower Grade School,

Big Pencils for Lower Grade Schools.
The Baltimore school board has
authorized the use Of large round lead
pencils in the lower grade schools,
where children are just beginning to
write. so as to prevent what is known
as writer's cramp. This is kind of
paralysis which is common among
hookkeepers, accountants and others
who use a pen or pencil constantly
during the day and Is primarily
caused by gripping the pencil too
tightly. causing a cramping Of the
muscles of the hand.
BY the use Of the large pencil the
child just learning to write finds it
impossible to grasp the pencil except
in an easy way, and writing is less
difficult and without restraining ef-
fort. Many mothers have wondered
why children are using the big pen
ellis, and according to Superintendent
Van Sickle this Is the reason.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
Lonq-Armed Boy Has Advantage.

boy has a great advantage over a
short boy, in the length of reach. No
one point gives so much advantage,
however, as quickness. Putting all
other things equal, reach. hard-hitting,
gameness, cleverness, and wind, the
one that possesses the most activity
and quickness is going to win. For fat
boys boxing is capital flesh reducer."
Should boys with a weak heart
box?"
We'll, they may, If they go at it
easy. Taken by stages, it will prob
ably mend fellows heart; practiced
violently, 1t will surely ruin it.
Boxing. in my opinion. does away
with the knife and the pistol Were it
nurtured more, the ugly stabbing and
would soon diminish
How should boy start out to be-
come proficient in sparring?'
The object at first is to get your
body muscles in good condition, es-
pecially the arm and shoulder muscles.
The best apparatus for this is a
punching bag, either one that flies up
against a drum on the ceiling, or is
fastened from ceiling to floor with an
elastic. The punching, guarding, and
lodging, gives just the necessary ex-
ercise. If punching bag is not avail
able, let boy get light dumb-bells and
shove out his fists in all directions
without quite Strengthening out his
arm. In addition to this, he should, of
course, be sparring frequently with
boys of all caliber, SO that he learns
to tell by his opponents eye where
he is going to strike. The lad who
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
FIREMAN?

II your boys temperament de-
mands an occupation full Of &C
ton and adventure he will find
what he Graves In the fire de-
partment Of a large city. 1t is
a calling involving hard work
and more or less danger, but it
offers chances for advancement
that are attractive despite the
unusual risk. With nerve and
ambition, there are prizes to be
obtained by the young man who
makes this HE life work.
BY c. w. JENNINGS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
A MONOPOLY.

Urbanite-What did you come to
the city for?
Couatry Boy-To earn an honest
living.
Urbanite-That's all right. Youth
ind no competition.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
For. Tire Y|
UlIllkz:|'|l|||!|11
ONES {
] F..

I'd like to be a poet,
And I could be every time,
II only when had a thought
I'd find a proper rhyme.
I'd like to be an artist,
Portrait in the Hall Of Fame,
But the picture that I dream Of
When on papers not the same.
I'd like to be singer,
The world by storm I'd take,
II only. when I try to sing,
My poor voice did not break.
So. after all, try as I may,
With anguish or with joy.
I'll have to be content, l s'pose,
With being just a boy.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
For Girls.

Booth Harrington, at dinner in In
dianapolis, praised wittily the husband
of domestic tastes.
"A good match" he said, smiling to-
ward a group of pretty Indianapolis
girls, " good match, ladies, Is one
who never goes out"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

Incidence strangles talent; genius
in q slothful man resembles q beaut1.
full ornament at the top of 4 very
high spire.-Madame de Puysioux.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

If dose Of Hamlins Wizard Oil taken
at night will prevent your having bad
cold in the morning. isn't it a good idea
to have it ready to take the moment you
feel the cold coming?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

It is a goodly thing to Gle with the
blessed consciousness of never having
taken advantage Of anotherfs inf1rm-
ity, or poverty, or ignorance.-Henr
Perceive.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

He that is not sensible of anothers
happiness is a living stone.-Beau.
mont.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

If you will secure contented spirit.
you must measure your desires by
your fortune and conditions, not your
fortunes by your desires.-Jeremy
Taylor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the guns, reduces indamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c q bottle
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

Farms for rent or sale on crop payments. ]. Nul.
hall, Sioux CITY, Iowa.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
LIVELY GAME FOR EXERCISE
Interesting Pastime Made Possible
With Ball and Racquet-Two or
More May Play.

An interesting ball game for outdoor
play is possible with the curious rae
quet shown in this Illustration. Two
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

Heroism is endurance for one mo-
ment more-W. T. Grenfell.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
Fairly Won.

Fairly Won.
Who gave We tn black eye. JIM"
Nobody gave it t. me. I had t.
fight fer it''-Life.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19
XIII the Files Now and Keen

disease away. A DAISY FLY KILLER
will do it. Kills thousands. Lasts all season.
Ask your dealer, or send zoe to H. SOM
Frs. l50 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-19

W AS 1t ever occurred to you,
father OF q strong, active
A and fairly intelligent boy
who has arrived at the age
when 1t Is necessary for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-04-30
BY Associated Press.

New Orleans, April 2e.-Stories of
hardships, distress and suffering in
struggles against death during the
storm Of Tuesday night and Wednes-
day are drifting in with the return Of
belated oyster luggers and schooners
caught in the sounds and bays along
the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts.
Rescue parties in launches are patroll-
ing the coasts.
Dispatches from Biloxi tell Of the
return last night of Daniel Gorenf1o,
son of a prominent packer, who, with
the crew of the schooner Arapaho,
had a terrible experience during the
forty eight hours hurricane. Losing
their bearings and blown from moor
ing, they ran short of provisions and
subsisted on boiled shrimp for three
days, the only drinking water available
being that which they caught during
the downpour.
Oscar CoIson, of Scranton, Miss.
captain Of the schooner Reindeer, was
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-04-30
Stories of Hardshibs, Distress
and Suffering Becoming Knoyn

near the Arapahoe. The anchor line
parted during the terrific blow, the
Reindeer drifting two days and nights
across the long stretch of Louisiana
marshes and bayous to Catfish Pass.
Colson reached Biloxi last night after
rowing more than forty miles across a
dreary waste in a small skiff to carry
relief for his crew. He was nearly
famished and exhausted from fatigue
and exposure.
A pleasure party was in a schooner
anchored near Chandeleu Island when
the blow started. The hurricane be-
came so fierce the crew was forced to
cut away the masts to prevent cap-
sizing. Water and provisions had been
exhausted when a passing power
launch was signalled to tow them inte
Ship Island.
Six good sized schooners were blown
upon the beach at Pass Christian.
Many Of them had cargoes of oysters
and nearly all were seriously damaged
Their crews report thrilling escapes
from drowning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-04-30
MEXICO TAKES
UP THE PROTEST
CABLES VicE-PREsIDENT COR
RAJ TO ASCERTAIN IF HE HAS
BEEN QUOTED CORRECTLY.
Nv Annotated Press.

Washington, April 29.-The Mexican
government has cabled to Vice-Presi-
dent Corral, who is travelling in Spain,
to ascertain whether he was correctly
quoted in the interview published in
Mexico City in which he was placed
in the position of criticizing Ameri-
cans in connection with the Mexican
revolution. The state department was
advised to this effect today by Ambas-
sador Wilson.
Senor Zamanacona, the Mexican am
bassador, today had a long conference
with Assistant Secretary of State Will
son in regard to the Corral interview.
The belief is general here that there
will be an official repudiation of the
interview.