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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS NOW
No Ono Thinks Of Putting Less Than
Five Cents In the Plate Now
Day Of tho Penny Gone.

Everything has gone up" said Mr..
Graytop. 'everything. You take, for
instance, church contributions, the
money that we put in when the plate
Is passed around.
Nowadays the minimum, the small
est amount that we could put in or
that we'd want to put in would be
five cents, nickel. wouldn't it,
Surely; no matter who it was, nobody
would think Of putting in less than a
nickel now; but in my younger days,
before the war, the standard contri-
button of the run of respectable per-
sons Of moderate means was one cent,
penny; and the contribution plate
was commonly called the penny plate.
I'm those days, just the same as
now, the plates were passed by dea-
cons or other officers of the church,
one to each aisle. OF course we had
then, just as we do now, some in the
church who had more money than 9th
ers and these would put in more, a
half-dime or dime or a quarter or
half-dollar, and sometimes some
body would put IN bill, but silver
coins were not over numerous and
bills were rare.
Our folks were not rich, as a mat
ter Of fact we had no money except
what my father earned, but though
we were not rich we were self-respect-
ing, God-fearing people and We always
went to church and the children went
to Sunday school. We had in our
church quite number of people COM
fortably well OF and two or three who
were in those days called rich, but
there were more people like US.
"Of course we contributed some
thing more than pennies to the sup
port Of the church. we paid our pew
rent at the fixed price and occasion
ally there were special calls when we
contributed more, whatever we could
afford or thought we ought to give.
but our standard, regular contribu.
tons on Sundays were in pennies. We
children took each a penny to Sun
day school. When the plate was
passed in church we put pennies in
that.
"As we grew older our father would
give more than one Of us pennies to
put in the plate and then there was
a larger contribution from our pew.
but still in those days our church con-
tribution, as l am trying to set forth,
was in pennies"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Golf Hazard Overcome by Player e.
pecialiy Designed for the occa-
sion,

William w. Price is one of the big
gest newspaper correspondents in
Washington. His physique is equiva-
lent to that Of President Taft. The
two frequently compare notes on
avoidupois. and whenever the presi-
dent reduces a few pounds Price is
spurred to emulation. The president
it an expert golfer, while Price is
somewhat Of a novice At the game. A
day or two ago some newspaper
friends invited Price out to the
Columbia County club links. and he
proceeded to astonish them by get.
ting away some terrific drives.
In driving from the 10Th tee, how
ever. Price landed his ball in a pool
Of mud and water, where it lay com.
pletely submerged. He viewed the
situation with disgust.
Throw it out, Bill" said one OF
his friends. Its unplayable. You
may as well lose Z strokA"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Too Often Fooled.

In the ancient fable it was male
who cried wolf! Wolff" when there
was no wolf, and who, having so de.
ceived his neighbors, was left by them
to be devoured when the wolf came
indeed.
Now, however, 1t was a woman
shriekfng as in agony. Her neighbors
ran in. But she was not in Distress
only rehearsing her part in the opera.
More than once it came out thus.
Then burglar entered the woman'a
house and threatened her life.
Help! Murder!" she screamed.
1T Is some new thing by Strauss or
Debussy!" observed the neighbors.
and never lifted a hand.-Puck.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Beavers for National Parks.

Tourists in the Yellowstone Nation.
al park have shown so much interest
In the beavers that inhabit the
streams that the department Of the in.
terror is considering the advisability
of placing colonies of the animals in
some Of the other national parks.
The beaver has been one of the
most potent factors in the exploration
of the Rocky mountain region because
the early trappers were generally
searching for beaver when they first
penetrated the Businesses Of the
mountains. The zigzag dams con-
structed by these busy animals are IA
miliar sights in the Yellowstone Ma
t1onal park. The beaver seems to be
particularly adapted to the Platte, the
Yosemite and Mount Rainier National
parks.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
How Governor Hoffman's Refusal to
Prevent Great Tweed Fraud
Utterly Ruined Political Fu-
lures Of Himself and Others.

One Of the ablest Democrats Of his
time. man. too. who possessed a per-
sonal magnetism that had gained for
him great popularity, was John T.
Hoffman. He was twice elected gov
ernor of New York state and before
his election as governor vas mayor
Of New York city.
Mr.. Hoffman was first elected gov
ernor in 1868, and it was then said
that this election would undoubtedly
lead to his nomination for president
in 1872. Governor Hoffman was fully
aware all along that influential poll
ticians Of his party in the state were
planning the capture Of the Democrat
ic national convention of that year,
so that his nomination would be as
sured. and felt convinced that they
could. with him, carry the state OF
New York even though General Grant
was again candidate for president
These politicians Of influence, who had
already brought about the election OF
Mr.. Hoffman as mayor of New York
and as governor. were the leaders of
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
SUITABLE FOR BRIDE
DAINTY APRONS THE FEATURE
OF A RECENT SHOWER,
Young Wife Just Beginning House
keeping Would Be Especially
Pleased With Variety Of
These Useful Articles.

One Of the phases of bridal show
er ra1ned down upon a girl last week
was variety Of aprons for every kind
OF occasion which a young housewife
who is beginning housekeeping with
out maid might possibly meet.
The kitchen aprons included sturdy
ginghams Of traditional blue and white
check and cooking aprons Of white
duck with and without pipings and
trimmings Of colored linen and figured
percale. But even these homely utili-
ties to a one were fitted at the hips
to avoid every appearance Of bungle
ana not one among them was gathered
into the band in the primitive fashion
Every Kitchen apron had bib of some
sort. Most of these went around the
neck and covered practically every
part OF the waist. Some Of the kitchen
aprons were accompanied by cuffs.
and one pair of aprons supposed to be
used for sweeping was matched up
not only with cuffs but with cap.
Somebody suggested saucily that the
dust cloths ought to be made en- suite
too.
One OF the coquettish members of
the useful group was made Of two In
lila print squares-big bandanas
would have done If the recipient had
not been Of substantial proportions.
One square was employed for the skirt
part and was used cornerwise, with
the top corner cut of to give shapeli-
ness at the band. This corner was
used for pocket. The other square
was used for the bib and the band, the
square being cut into two triangular
pieces with bias strip left from the
center for the band. These were used
In an old cross-over way, with the
square points falling over the tops of
the arms and the sharp points going
into the band at the back and front.
This apron is to be slipped on when q
little company supper or luncheon is
to be prepared before guests.
A very practical idea which cropped
out in looking over the display in the
girls room later was the use Of big
eyelets In the ends of short bands
bands too short to quite reach around
the waist, and in these eyelets there
was threaded ribbon which tied across
the space between the two ends OF the
bands. These eyelets are sometimes
used in q band which goes Just
around the waist and ribbon thread.
| ing through them is tied in a big bow
which serves the double purpose of
holding the apron on and making q
| decoration.
A little black silk apron fused up
with tiny ruff1es edged with black
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
It Was Signal for James w. Wallack.
the Actor. to Drop In After the
Theater, When Both Were
in New York.

In the same year-1S53-that VIII
liam Makepeace Thackeray came to
the United States on his first lecture
tour. James w. Wallack settled in this
country and took control of the first
theater known as Wallack's in New
York city. This noted actor and the
atrical manager had for one of his
great admirers the novelist Thacke-
ray. While Wallack was a favorite In
London he and Thackeray became so
we'll acquainted that the latter felt
privileged at any time to visit the
actor in his dressing room. where
Thackeray always received a cordial
welcome
Some time after Thackeray had
landed in America for the first time he
called on James w. Wallack at the
latter's theater There Lester Wal
lack, who was stage manager for his
father, was introduced by his parent
to Thackeray
For few minutes took an instant
dislike to the man." said Lester Wal.
lack years after. Il thought he was
oOoue eAC AAOoI oupCl dppedIluS
man whom had ever seen. But all
OF that first impression soon passed
away and l speedily found myself In
intimate companionship with the nov
elist. In turn, Thackeray seemed to
take to me. and was delighted when
he discovered that my lodgings were
only few doors distant from his.
Every night that l am home.' he
said enthusiastically. I will put q
lighted candle In the window Of my
sitting room. When you see 1t there
on your way home from the theater
you are to come In. That will be my
signal to you that shall be glad to
see you every evening l am not away
At a lecture or dinner-that you are
wanted within
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
SOME OF The LATEST FADS
That They Seldom Go to
Extremes.

The latest in neckwear 10 the ex-
tremely large bow Of black or white
pleated maline. Frequently both COL
ors are used together. one yelling the
other.
Novelty features In suit and sepa.
rate coats consist Of the sloping Shout
der, belted and collaEless effects. long
rolling revers. side buttoning and
large armholes.
Shawl draperies reign triumphant
They are made Of the daintiest laces,
rich brocades, soft silks and chinons.
This 10 the season Of elaborate and
costly materials. We have gone quite
mad about brocaded satin. velvet; and
chiffon, metal effects and the rich and
luxurious effects for which the corona,
ton Was responsible.
A great favorite Is the newtmate11al
called velour de laine-a mixed suit
ing, almost like camel's hair. II IL
particularly effective In q white di.
a9oual stripe and there aro vasla,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Not Disconnected.

YES, madam" said the cement sell.
or, holding up = plate whose frag.
ments had been glued together. you
will observe that Stickum's Patent
Family Comfort Cement holds any.
thing firmly and everlasting. To this
plate, for instance, / now suspend by
a wire q twenty-five pound weight,
and the cement holds dfm.t increase
the weight to thirty pounds, and"
Here, the plate broke along the
cracked line.
And you win observe. madam, that
the plate breaks with ease. thus CIV.
irg an opportunity to cement the
edKes more firmly Whenever It II do,
sirable to do e.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Applied Mathematics.

J. NJ. Barrie relates an instance of
the late Professor Crystals readiness
in applied mathematics. One day
when he was producing on the black.
board those spiders webs in chalk"
which were the despair of the I'M
learned. a student near the top Of tho
room dropped a marble, which bumped
down. step by step. to the level of
the rostrum. Chrystal, not needing
the giggles Of the class. went on with
his work. When the marble came to
rest he Observed:
"Will the student at the end of
bench II kindly stand up?"
He had counted the bumps made
by the marble In its descent
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Made Them Smile,

There IL a good story Of Divinity
professor who had an estate in Scot
land, and had been invited to pre-.
side at the baptism of the last-arrived
infant in the already-erowded house
Of minister.
The guest gave out for COMPRESSION.
al singing paraphrase@ much favored
on such occasions: Let u.s. said he,
Sing from the nth paraphrase, be-
ginning at the second verse: AZ
sparks in close succession rise.'"
To his constitution the congrega,
ton giggled. Afterwards. asking the
ministers man" what had been
wrong, that functionary replied: "Yl
see, professor. the minister's name ID
Sparks, and yonder 10 hin tenth
bair1I" .
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Tho Turkey Trust.

Capt. Sol. Jacobs of Gloucester,
who Is known as the "Mackerel King"
said at a recent fish dinner:
THE successful fisherman is the
man who can take advantage even of
adverse things-head winds. storms.
billiards., and so on.
In a word, the successful fisherman
is like the little boy who entered the
poulterers shop a1d said:
rs it true th.t there's a turkey
trust, sir?'
"'Yes, my boy, am sorry to say it
is true there is a turkey trust the
poulterer replied.
Then, SIR the little fellow went
on, ma says will you please trust her
for plump young turkey Of nine
or ten pounds ?"-Los Angeles Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Bath Room Shower.

A bride who is going to housekeep-
ing Immediately after her marriage
will be fascinated with a bath room
shower" There are numberless at
tractive fittings to be had. and most
o: them are so small that they are
easily adaptable to a shower" The
rubber spray must play a conspicuous
part in the collection. Then there may
be a soap dish, tooth brush holder.
sponge rack, glass towel rods and
shelves. bath mats, towels, wash
cloths. sponges, rubber brushes, hot
water bag with an embroidered linen
cover, and last, but not least, COZ
lection Of glass; stoppered bottles with
gold labels. An assortment of toilet
waters. bath salts, etc., may be added.
-Harper's Bazaar.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
II DON'T Blasted Expectations

the Tammany Hall Of that day. and
their leader was William M. GLOSSY
Tweed
In the senate IN the state legtsia
ture Of 1871. which was controlled by
the Democracy. Mr. Tweed caused TO
be named committee on cities whose
members he himself selected. He
was himself a member of that COM
mtttee. That was the committee
which had authority to report favor
ably or otherwise measures relating
to the government of New York city
Shortly after the session began Tweed
offered a resolution which authorized
the commissioner who had authority
over the construction of the new court
house in New York city to audit bills
without limitation of expenses III
Cured and to add the same to the tax
levy. which was then made up In A.
bany. 1t was the measure which made
the gigantic county courthouse frauds
possible. All of the wise politicians
realized that there was some impor-
tant joker behind this resolution, and
although some effort was made to
limit the amount permissible for the
county court house commission to
audit, nevertheless Tweed forced the
resolution through the committee by
four votes out of five.
After that was done came the cru
cial and what proved to be the fatal
moment for Gov. John T. Hoffman. A
senator went to Mr.. Hoffman and
urged him to use his Influence to have
this measure defeated.
Governor Hoffman looked steadily
and sternly at the senator for few
moments. He took the resolution up
and read it over and over again. Then,
turning to the senator. he asked:
DO you mean to impute dishonesty
to the county courthouse commission.
ers of New York. who are sworN pub
| lie off1cers?"
The senator replied that 1t seemed
to him unnecessary to imput6 any dis
honesty since the measure On its face
| was a dangerous grant Of financial
| power.
| Again Governor Hoffman asked:
DO you mean to impute dishonesty
to these public officers"
The senator was silent.
Well" said Governor Hoffman. ris
ing from his chair, II don't; and be
cause l don't. won't interfere in this
measure
How different his own history and
that of the Tweed ring would have
been had Governor hoffman said: :"
do impute dishonesty and | will III
terfere!" For by reason of this meas
ure. which the legislature Pissed an;
Governor Hoffman signed, bills largel,
fraudulent to the AMOUNT OF six mi;
lion dollars passed TIE county cour.
house commissioners. and 1t was thu
disclosure of these frauds that led K
the overthrow of toe Tweed ring TX
November. 1871.
! Governor Hoffmaa's II don't" cos
him all his political future 1t cos
Tweed his leadership and his Nbert,
and brought him to prison cell. 4
cost Richard B. Comply. the comp
troller of the city. his residence IL
the United States-fot he fed to Eu
rope. And it cost A. Cakey Hall. VIII.
was mayor Of New York when tn,
Tweed footing was going on. the Unit
ed States senatorship. which It hat
long been his ambition to secure.
Copyright. 1911. by E. J. Edwards. AL
| Rights Reserved.)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Net 1Iouoee,

OF all the separate white blouseo
for winter suits the wash net one
10 AZ well liked al any. It is to be
found at most moderate prices in the
shops with elaborate tuckings which
cover front and back and just touch
of lace in the collar, nat lapel or side
frill and the sleeves. One Of the IT.
tractive blouses Of similar order n
made Of allover limitations Irish lace IN
q big armhole style. With long sleeves
and yoke Of all-over tucked plain net
Pipings Of plain black Or colored silks
finish all the ed9es.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

piece of wood quarter Of an inch In
thickness and about Is inches in
length and inches in width will be re.
CURED.
At the top Of the back of this board
q piece Of silk is securely fastened
with small tacks. The material is
drawn over the front Of the board, and
foldeA in plaits 50 that 1t forms a Sc
ries of pockets, and the edges are
then bent round the sides and fas-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Seen In Paris.

Many one-s1de jabots worn are
made Of fur bordered with soft
pleating of white or black tulie. Some
Of ermine are edged with sable or
taupe. Others OF white caracui bor-
dered with black astrakhan are enec-
tive. The fichu Of fur or velvet edged
with fur is one of the most dainty I'm
fishing points to simple gown of VEL
vet or panne.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

lions in tan. light blue and gray.
A noticeable feature at some of tho
recent fashionable events. including
the New York Horse Show, was the
very decollete cut Of the evening
gowns. particularly In tho back, whore
the point ended we'll toward the vafst.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Bet That Built a Lighthouse.

Bet That Built a Lighthouse.
Dunston Pillar owes its foundation
to a wager accepted by Sir Francis
Eastwood that he could not raise a
column Of given altitude on a base
Of narrow dimensions He won his
wager. and, by the addition Of a
beacon, the pillar served a useful pur-
pose as a lighthouse. Subsequently
the light was removed and statue Of
King George Ill. was erected at the
jubilee of that monarch. Toward the
end Of the eighteenth century the pill
lar was the scene Of periodical gayety.
drawing the rank and fashion of the
country. and on great occasions the
officers OF regiments stationed at Lin
coin came over with military bands
and enlivened the proceedings
Motor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
One Way Out of the Hole
"Never!" said Price.

He boldly straddled the puddle.
took a mashie from his caddie and
poised himself for stroke. At that
instcnt his feet slipped and Price
sat down. With great composure he
arose again and remarked:
An unp]ayable ball. eh? Oh. l
don't know"
There was Price'a ball. balanced
neatly on a little tee Of mud. The
puddle, under the impact OF his
presidential figure, had vanished in
fine spray over the nearby landscape.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Not Soon, at Any Rate.

with Marconi able to send a mes-
sage 1000 miles across the ocean and
direct communication by wire to ha
established between New York and Tn.
coma, talking around the world will
soon be a comparatively simple mat.
ter"
mo doubt Still. don't believe that
sort Of talk viii ever b chean"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

Diaper, holland or linen are suitable
materials for this little pinafore. The
front is in the form Of a panel the en-
tire length. The back is cut In the same
style only to waist. The skirt part at
sides and back is gathered to the
waist-band. the buttoned ends of which
are laid over the front.
Materials required: One and one
half yards 36 inches wide.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Worried.

Worried.
Say. come over here, old man. |
want to ask you something in conf.
dence. Is there anything peculiar look
ing about me?'
mo. Why?"
THAT tall. handsome woman Just
beyond the punch bowl asked me 4
moment ago whether dddled a
DlAyOd choss."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
French Mirror.

Long, narrow mirrors in French an
tique gilt frames are exceedingly pop
ular for holiday and wedding gifts,
and are shown Just now in a variety
of pleasing designs. Those with IN
old French print at the top are the
most popular.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Me0dlna Plalda

In mendings plaids or checked ma
terials several shades Of silk threen-
ed into one needle give good results.
These must harmonise with the chS1e
tone Of the material - -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
SERVES AS AID TO MEMORY
Engagement Board That May Be Made
an Ornament az Well az Highly
Useful Article.

No difficulty will be found in sue
oessfully carrying out the useful en-
gagement board shown in the accom-
panying sketch. In the first place. q
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Familiar Spect>a

Familiar Species.
What is the name of that species
Just shot?" inquired ne amateur
hunter.
Says his name is Smith, SIR" an
swered the guide. who had been inves-
tigating.-Louisville Courier.Journal
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
New Orange.


The Lue Gin Gong Is new orange,
originated by Chinese fruit grower
of De Lard, Fla. According to a
writer in Country Life in America,
this new variety is going to revolution
lie orange growing throughout that
part Of the country. 1t is declared that
the fruit has been known to hang
on the tree for one, two, or even
three years, and that the tree bears
we'll even when it is still carrying the
crop of the previous year. This is
not true of most other varieties. It
is also said that the fruit can be
shipped as early as June, although 1t
is still too acid then. 1t is good In
July, but better in August and Septem.
Der
THE fruit is full of Juice" says the
Quilted writer, and hangs on the trees
through the rainy summer weather. 1t
can therefore be placed on the mar.
ket when oranges are scarce and the
highest prices can be secured"