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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Hobby of an Ex-President

slyly at each other at the stout mans
childlike enjoyment in watching the
man who made the engine CO."
Just before we reached Twenty
third street, then tn, pre-eminent
shopping center of the metropolis, the
man at the forward window turned
slightly and glanced up that thorough
fare-and then my friend and l saw
that he was none other than General
Ulysses S. Grant.
AS the train left the Twenty-third
street station, the general once more
fastened his gaze on the engineer.
Soon thereafter my friend, William
Copeland. who. as an officer during the
Civil war. had come to know General
Grant fairly we'll at that time stepped
up and greeted HE old commander,
who welcomed him cordially and mo-
toned him to an adjacent vacant
seat
Mr.. Copeland ventured to remark
that he could net help noticing the In.
tcrest General Grant took in watching
the manner in which the engineer of
the train did his work. The general
smiled.
1T is hobby of mine that when
| ride upon the elevated l try to get
the first seat in the car next to the
engine" be explai-. ;. Il have always
been interested in locomotives and the
men who run then, and these little
engines that pull the elevated trains
have completely capti7ated me. So,
| too, have the men who run them. /
do believe that they becom. so
| familiar with the tracks and their en-
gines that blindfolded they could run
them from station to station without
| mlshap. 1t Is a great treat to me to
| ob"erve their experiences. and l feel
disappointed whenever | am not able
t obtain this sea: in a train where
| can have full view Of engine and
driver
Il like. too" contained the general
Ito ride on the elevated for the vicws
1t affords from the car windows. | am
thus able to keep up from day to day
with the march Of Improvement along
the route OF the road and in the side
streets as far as the eye can carry.
And these vistas Of city life are a
continual source OF delight in them.
selves. Whenever ] travel on a rail-
road train l ike to get the last seat
In the rear car so that can turn
around and look at the vista OF tho
track over which the train has sped:
and when l am not doing that want
to be looking out Of the window con.
tinually. But, after all, the greatest
pleasure l have ever received while
travelling has come through Watching
these little engines puff up and down
above the streets Of New York CITY,"
And while the great general of tho
Civil war. the man who had twice
been president Of the United States.
was confessing to an interest in ele-
waited railroad travel similar to that
which children always display. his
gaze would turn every little while
from Mr.. Copeland to the engine
ahead. as though he were afraid of
+ .ssing some motion OF the man Who
was driving it down 70 the city's f1nan-
cial center
copyright. 1911. BY ~. j. Edwards, All
Rights ReSorvedD
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
CLEARS AWAY THE WEEDS
New Features In Lately Installed Ma
chine That Make Il Valuable
Part Of Equi pment.

Weed-burning devices for clearing
railroad tracks and entertainments
from vegetation have been in use for
many years. but this weed burner en-
bodies new features that make 1t
worthy of mention.
A five-gallon crude-oil container Is
mounted with a compassionate equip
ment Of so cubic feet capacity on an
old single truck, and trailing bentnc
the latter is an apron from under
which the flame shoots out aud
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Some Othsr Time.

An announcement: in a provincial
journal ran:
The lecture on 'tiow to Be ALWAYS
Healthy announcer this evening.
cannot be delivered, owing to the fact
that the lecturer IL confined to hin
bed with severe stack of gout."-.
Tit-Bits,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Discomforts of the Road

me II them eggs art all right" Mr..
Mitchell glanced st the plate. The
EGGS said he. look all right. But
when did the cook first notice that
she were losing her hair?" Ona
morning Mr.. Mitchell met a friend At
breakfast. The friend was frightfull7
1rrltated by the quality of the service
at the hotel. This is awful. Dick"
said he. Il wonder if there's another
hotel In town?" Yep" said mitchell.
I've just loft it."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Mocha Cream Cake.

Cream we'll together one cupful of
butter and two cupfuls and half Of
fine granulated sugar. Beat thorough.
ly together six eggs. Mix and sift
four cupfuls Of flour, three teaspoon
fuls Of baking powder and one-third Of
a teaspoonful Of salt. To the butter
mixture add alternately some of tho
beaten eggs, one cupful Of sweet milk
and the -four. When all are added
beat hard for ten minutes. then bake
In three or four layers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Astronomy in British Army.

Astronomy for soldiers is to be
taught in the British army. under the
direction of the distinguished astrono-
mer, Sir Norman Lockyer To illus
trate the value Of knowledge Of the
stars he tells how when Lord Wolse
ley ordered a night attack upon Ar
abb Pasha's forces at Tel-el-Kebir the
expedition would have failed but for
two naval officers whose study Of nav
igation had made them more or less
familiar with the heavena
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Aunt Sadie's Potato Cake.

Two-thirds cup butter. two cups gra-
ulated sugar, one cup mashed pota-
toes (hot), one cup sweet milk, four
eggs, two tablespoons baking powder,
one cup grated chocolate, one cup
chopped walnuts, one teaspoon each
Of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Cream butter and sugar, then add the
yolk, then the -four, chocolate, spices,
potatoes and milk. The nuts and
whites OF eggs are added last, the
whites being beaten to stiff front.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Clear W.. Old Style soups.

Clear vs. Old style Soups.
III the clear soups we have an ex.
cellent first course, or appetite coaxer.
In the the old style Of soups we have
an excellent appetite satisfer.
For real economy, as we'll cs fully
providing fiber rather than stimulant.
the old style of soups, where nothins
II removed, are as superior to clear
soups as whole wheat is to white -four.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
In Training,

Father-Well. my son. you have
now got your commission and are pre-
pared to join your regiment and fight
tor the glory of our country. 10 you
think you have the necessary quaItti-
cations?
Young Ohlcer-Well, should think
80. am the champion long distance
runner of our club.-T1t-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
To Remove 9hejja,

A practical housewife wants to give
her fellow-workers a secret well worth
moving. She has discovered that by
soaking pecan nuts in cold water over
night much Of the difficulty Of remov-
ing the meats is eliminated. Pecan
nut meats are very delicate and
sweet, but are often spoiled by tho
tiny bits Of inner brown shell, which
is bitter and unpleasant.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21

Furt b ERIN O re,
most OF the ia
tal1t1es to en-
plOyes, as we'll as
to passengers. are
not due. as is as
serted. to defects
of the physical
equipment Of rail-
ways, nor Is a
large nrOn0rffOn
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Economical Cake,

One quarter cup butter, one Gun
sugar, one tablespoon cornstarch
made smooth in one cup of milk. two
cups -four and three teaspoons bakina
powder. Bake IN layers and spread
any kind Of jam between the hyessL
This = good but cheap cake.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Safer.

S3ESts
II take OF my lat to Bruce-8ruWp.
the speed king"
If you SEQ him coming, yoa nd
better get out OF the way nrs& ~
then take OF your hat p. IL.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Weed Burner for Electric Railroad
Tracks.

scorches the weeds. which die in
about twenty~four hours under sunny
conditions " weather. she dead
w~eds are later removed and burned
A water tank Is carried to enable tho
operators to extinguish possible fires
IN. old dry ties. Good. sound ties will
not catch fire readily. The weed
burner. with a crew Of two or three
men, can cover two miles an hour on
the level with ease. 1t is being used
with success on an electric railroad in
Ohio.-Popular Mechanics.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Dissatisfied,

Dissatisfied.
These postal banks are great insu.
tutions." said the prudent man.
Il don't see that they're any grea.
Improvement" said the improviden.
person They're harder to borrow
money from than the other kind"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
REQUIRED an lnstrumenr-

Required an instrument.
Porter lat waystde station, whose
help in the matter Of a speck of duse
has been solicited|- right, nhss.
I've got L. Quick. Lend me your a.
pin,-Punch.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
An lmoeeseion

An Impression.
You think she married him for his
money!: yes" replied Miss Car
enne. 1T didn't seen to me as muc.
Ike Z Wedding a. 41e a speculation
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
Behind tho Procession.

Behind tho Procession,
Away out Of style. you sayr'
Why, saw her yesterday tn Z
gown that was = week old. - sure %
I'm alive" -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-06-21
CASUALTIES on LINES:
THIRTY PER CENT. OF FATALj.
TIES ARE OF EMPLOYEES.
Despite Best Equipment the Grue-
some Record Diminlsnes Little
Figures That Seem Appalling
to tho Average Reader.

About thirty per cent. Of railroad
fatalities are suffered ty employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
Shore Farm Equipped.

City owner is anxious for quick sale
and If taken Immediately will throw in
horse, COW, pig, poultry, moving ma
chine, wagons, machinery. hay and alt
crops: 20 acres loamy field. spring-wat-
cred pasture; 20 acres wood and timber.
market l mile from farm. 100 apple trees,
good S-room house, barn shop, carriage
and poultry houses; price onlys S1lo0; an
out-of-the-ordinary bargain: send at
once for full details and travelling I'M
structions, page 30 our New Mammoth
Farm Catalogue No. 3d. copy free; illus
trated and filled with wonderful assort-
ment of money making farms. stock.
machinery and crops thrown in with
many to settle affairs quickly. T.. a
Strout Farm Agency. Station 1856, kent's
Hill. Maine. octI2dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
LARGE EASTERN MANUFACTURE.

er of we'll known staple line wants
travelling statesmen in this territory. No
former experience required. Steady po-
sitions, big pay-s100.00 to s250.00 a month.
Earn while learning. Address for partic-
ulars, Lock Drawer S2I, Chicagos his.
t5.sat 4ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
A LARGE WELL KNOWN COM.

A LARGE WELL KNOWN COM.
PANY about to spend $4,000 on a tre-
mendous advertising campaign, re-
quires the services of a bright man or
woman in each town and city The
work is easy, pleasant and highly re-
spectacle, and no previous experience is
necessary. We will pay a good salary
and soffer 81 unusual opportunity for adj
vancement to the person who can furnish
good references. In addition to this
seiary We offer a Maxwell Automobile,
q Ford Automobile and over $1,000 in
prizes to the representatives doing the
letter give Age - and Tafeeanc cf an AdS yoas
IRA b. ROBINSON. Advertising Mana
ger, 2792 Beverly ST.. Boston, Mass.
aug31. sat. lit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12

and several low priced organs which will
be disposed of at prices and terms to suit
the purchaser. Charles II. Downing
ViclSery Building. Opp. Hotel North. 4Au-
guSta. Maine. oct9dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE WANT

ed. NO canyaSsing or soliciting required.
Good income assured Address National
Cooperative Realty Co., V 734 Marden
Building, Washington, ID. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
AT A BARGAIN. SMALL HOUSE,

rooms, pantry, wood shed and stable,
Us of an acre of land. Write 10 Box 233.
Richmond, Me, or call at leS Main St.
Me. octsdlmo"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
ACRES LAKE sHoRE-FoR

5000 can sell you this farm only 3h
miles to village and depot, mail deliv-
cred near Reighbors. Cuts 10 tons of
hay, spring watered pasture for is head
100 cords of wood, $4,000 of timber,
chard of 300 trees. IL story house of s
rooms, painted, barn 42x52, hay fork.
water in house and barn, ample out
Borders lake for 20 rods. If
you are in the market for a bang up
proposition in a farm let me show you
this one. F. 3. Albee, Belgrade, Me.
oct9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
F0K SALE-MISCELLANEoUS.
FREE ILLUSTRATED BOOK TELLS

about over 100000 protected positions in
y. $. service. More than 10000 vacancies
very year. There is a big chance here
or YOU. sure and generous pay, lifetime
employment Easy to get. Just ask tor
booklet c 494 No obligation. Earl Hop
<ins, Washington, ID. C. oct5-12- 1875
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
MALE FOX HOUND. a YEARS OLD.
HAVE A vosE SQUARE PIANO

Sold under guarantee to be as represent
ed f. ID. Perkins, Augusta, Maine.s
uctlld3ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. TIKI

liver in Augusta on Saturday. r. M
Pereival. Tel. 321-42 Belgrade Road.
octl1d2ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
PASSENGER BUICK IN FIRST

class condition, fully equipped. Will sell
cheap as l have purchased a new car.
Call at c. b. Savages, POS Hospital St,
nctSailWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12

ABOUT is TONS OF Al HAY IN.
barn. Inquire of Harry Griffiths. IA Glen
don street, Augusta. oct7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
A GOOD TRADE IN A SQUARE
piano. Mrs. G. w. Gushing, 81 Gage ST
THE DRAGON HOT WATER Heat

er leads them alt: the first heater was
installed in Augusta eight years ago by
Howard Bruce; its number today is
nearly 200. \ good starter with good
heater. and 10 Arsenal st. oct9d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
NICE GREEN MOUNTAIN POT,

toes. smooth and sound, 50 cts. per bu.,
delivered in Augusta or Hallowell bu
or more. W. +. Walker K Son, r. Il. d,
No. s. Augusta Tel 31s-2s oetid2ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
WORK FOR YOURSELF. MAKE $50
-REE TO ADVERTISERS. A BOOK

TO Keep your records. If you are looking
for results use classified section Boyces
Weeklies. Write using letterhead Record
Book. Dept SO. sos Dearborn Ave, Chi
cago. 2oct12d1t~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
GILMORE TOUR
DENTAL OFFICE AND PRACTICE

office for last 10 years; good reason for
selling. Address Dentist, care Daily
keNnebec journal. ocffld1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
MANTED--MiLE HELP.

THREE FIRST CLASS PAINTERS
and two paperhangers, no Others need
apply; good pay, steady work TO right
parties. j IL. elough, 10 -Sewalt 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12

n YOU INTEND TO HAVE ANY
painting or papering done II will be TO
your advantage TO telephone i. M Sto-
~. painter and paperhanger. Tel. 4Si-W.
u Granite street. sepsdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12
AeENTs GETTING RICH SELLING

Wonderful Luminous Crucifix. Gives out
Mysterious light all night in darkest
room. Big profits. Free particulars.
Catholic Importing Co. oct12d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-12

guaranteed hosiery to wearer; big COM
mission; make $40 daily; experience un-
necessary. Address International Mills
303s Chestnut. Phila. aug24 sat, tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
VALDOSTA ]UR|ST
 IS COMMENDED Atlanta Police Authorities Like Way He Presided
 Over Criminal Court

Atlanta. February 12.-tSpecial)-Pol authorities of Atlanta and Fulton county are high in their praises of Judge w. F.. Thomas of Valdosta who presided Tor a couple of weeks in the criminal superior court here for Judge w. S. Roan.
 When Judge Thomas concluded his term of service here a few days ago the po- lice department gave public expression to it's thanks for the manner in which he dealt with the criminals who came De- fore him.
 1t was Judge Thomas severity in deal ing with burglars that particularly im- pressed the authorities. Atlanta has sut- fered from an epidemic of burglaries, and the police have been pleading, among other things, for effective sentences to assist them in breaking up this crime The department has suffered criticism for it's frequent failures in catching the criminals: hence it was gratified over what seemed to be sympathy with its efforts.
 Judge Thomas did not hesitate to put it to the burglars, at times to the limit of the law He accepted no Nerdicts m burglary cases to punish as for a nls- den eanor and eight and ten years was a freouent sentence with him for break ing into a building. During the two weeks he was here he sentenced one man for life and d dozen others to terms aggregating 103 years The Atlanta police would have been glad to have had him fe- main longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
ARE MUCH MARRIED

St. Paul, Mnn., February 12.-A we'd ding declared to have been the greatest Syrian marriage festival that has taken place in America in 20 years was brought to its ceremonial climax here last night. It began last Tuesday. On that date hundreds of guests from all parts of the United States began arriving.
 For four days the prospective bride and her groom received the guests and played in weird Oriental games. One Of the en- tertainment features was spectacular performance by Syrian sword dancers of the Bull in the China Shop. The dancers were brought from the far East for this ceremony. The contracting couple were George Toby, son of a St. Paul Syrian merchant, and Miss Victoria leinnie of Butte, Mont During the Gays and nights of the ceremony not an American dish was served Foods and wines imported from Syria were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
INTEREST TAKEN IN
 PULLMAN POLITICS

Cullman, February 2.-(Special.)- Now that the county democratic exeou- tive committee has held it's meeting, fixing the date for the primary elec- tion for April l. politics, both state and county, is the chief topic of conver- sation on the streets and in the of fees and business houses of this city at this time.
 It has been thought all along that it would take a meeting of this commit tee. when they would settle the ques- ton as to assessments and date of the primary, to bring out the intention os those who intended to aspire to the county offices.
 Since the meeting there have been several prominent men who have eN- pressed their intention of making the race for one of the different county of fees which are to be filled in Cullman county at the coming general election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
UNEMPLOYED MEN
 FORM ORGANIZATION

Chicago February 12.-An organization to be known as the Association Of Good Friends and composed of men who have been unemployed during the winter was formed last night at Emmanuel Baptist church by the Rev. Johnston Meyers me men have been called daily at the church for breakfast and the announcement by Rev Meyers that he would form an or canization for their mutual benefit was gpeeted with cheers by the Isl men who were enrolled as members.
 Each member promised to write once a month to the pastor of his conference. The plan is to notify Mir. Meyers, who wnl notify others. Each chamber prom ised or fraction will deposits it's proceeds in a local bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
TAIL, WITH ALAN JEMISON.
 Ground floor, Steiner Bldg. 8-6-ti

FOR SALE-Planing mill; complete out fit, almost new, Corliss engine. blower system, sash and dosr machinery; best location in city; will sell either com plete plant or any part at a great bar gain. Union Lumber Co.,, Chattanooga, Tenn 2-11-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
MONEY TO LEND

taken TOT less than Zbc TOT first inser- tion. Cash must accompany order.
 MONEY TO LEND
 | MONEY loaned salaried people. women keeping house and others without se- curity; cheapest rates; easiest payments, offices in 66 Principal cities; save your. self money by getting my terms first D. H. Tolman. room 40l Farley Bldg,
 lilly MONEY TO bEND-on improved busI. ness and residence property; purchase money notes bought. Jemison Real Els. tate & Ins.. O.. 7-1-tf REAL estate loans to suit you in amount, terms and interest," can pay back Yonth- ly or yearly; will take second mortgage, John W. Prude. 106 North Fist street. Bell phone 40. 10-.s-tf WE negotiate loans and sell real estate: can handle desirable farm loans. Ma. lone-McConnell Co.,, 21s 2lst street.
 7-17-tf WE are prepared to discount property secured purchase money paper
 REALTY TRUST COMPANY JOHN H. FRYE, PRESIDENT.
 SD AVE. AND 2OTH ST
 MONEY to loan on sewing machines. fur niture. etc. Phone Peoples 172-R, West End. 1-19-tf-mo-tu-we-th- LoANS-Five and one-half to per cent, according to security negotiated promptly. Attorney, S15-16 First Ma .tional Bldg. 2-3-5t-sa-s -su-tu-th-su MONEY TO LEND-On city and subur- ban business or residence property. D. Solomon, Bell phone 1012. Room g. Stein CT Bldg. 2-11-st TO LEND-s25,00O on improved property in Greater Birmingham, in amounts $500 to s25oo Minge Mortgage & Realty Co, 2ll3 1st avenue. 2-11-tf MONEY-We have $50, ,000- to lend on Birmingham and suburban improved property. office 332 Hall Bldg. D. F. Allen & Go. 2-13-5t 5000 or 5000 to lend on Birmingham real estate. Secured notes bought Money ready. II. D. Smith, 2O5 Hood bldg
 2-13-4t MISCELLANEOUS
 WILL-Go-YoUR-BoND. MDAVID-TERRY & co.
 s-4tf FCE stenographic piece work or monthly contracts apply S01 Empire Bldg, or csIl Bell phone 627. Good work at moderate prices. 5-6-tf FINE dentistry, pr. A. J. Massey, 3Oi Jefferson County bank. Peoples phone lzlo Bell lS44 1-6-6mo
 FITZGERALD-GRAVE CO Roofing, heating and sheet metal con- tractors. Wo repair slate, metal and composition roofs. Shop-Fulenwider Building Material Co., East Birming- ham. Phones. Bell 531; Peoples 400.
 12-7-th-sa-tu-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
WANTED

MANTED-lO0 new members. The old re-
 liable 400 Pressing club. Phone us re-
 garding routes, terms, etc. 1-l0-tf