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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
PROMINENT HIBBING
REAL ESTATE MAN MAKES
SHORT VIRGINIA VISIT

Rupert Swinnerton, Hibbing, one
of the leading real estate men OF the
range, attended to business matters
in this city Tuesday evening. He is
taking a prominent part in the min
ing controversy at Hibbing which
concerns that village and is confident
the people will win their rights.
Prior to entering the real estate
business he was a minister, achiev-
ing quite a reputation az clergy
man.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
MOHAMI CLUB ENTERTAINS AT
PRETTY DANCING PARTY

Members of the Mohami club
gave a pretty dancing party at the
clubrooms Tuesday evening, music
being furnished by the La Brosse
orchestra of seven pieces of Duluth.
Many out-of-town residents attended
the affair, while the Twin Ports
we're also we'll represented Dane
ing was held until late hour fol-
lowing which refreshments were
served. The party was in the form
Of Christmas affair and the rooms
were prettily decorated for the oc-
casion. The entertainment commit
tee of the club plans many similar
affairs for the winter months.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20

The officials of the Range Poultry
Association have secured the use of
the new Elks' building for the home
OF the initial poultry show to be held
in this city January 3rd to 9Th. The
association members are very much
pleased with the selection as they
have always preferred a ground
floor location for the initial ex-
hibition.
Entries, for the exhibition are
being received daily by Secretary
John r. Krogdahl, and he is con-
fdent scores Of birds will be shown
at the exhibit. Entries will also be
sent from Meridian, Miss, and many
states in the union will be rep
resented. Chisholm and Two Har-
bors will both send large numbers
of birds, while Eveleth, Hibbing and
other range towns will be represent
ed with entries at the show.
Ribbons will be awarded the prize
winners, as money prizes have hurt
instead of aiding the aim of the
poultry shows heretofore. George
Holden, Owatonna, Mimi, will judge
The birds, he being the most ex-
oerienced poultry authority that the
association
cure. He will be assisted by range
| poultry shows who have had some
experience in judging poultry.
1t is thought Eveleth will make a
very good showing at the exhibit, as
| many birds from that town have won
| leading prizes at head of the lake
shows. Postmaster Edward IL. Hatch
and Samuel Owens, leading poultry
fanciers Of Eveleth, are now assemb-
ling their birds for shipment to this
city, while Frank r. Campbell, Supt
Burton O. Greening, James c.. Poole
and others Of Eveleth, will also have
| exhibits at the show.
Much interest is being taken ir
| the initial range show, and many Of
the papers of this part of the state
have given wide publicity to the
exhibition. Adults will be charged
% cents for admission, while the
children will be admitted for II
cents. 1t is also planned to have ex
hibitions in the afternoons to &C
cOmmodate the miners and Other
night workers and also school chill
dren.
4 poultry book will soon be is
sued by the association in which tn,
prizes and entries will be cataloged
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
WEALTHY MICHIGAN LUM-
herman MAKES VIRGINIA
BUSINESS VISIT THIS WEEP

Charles II. Ruggles, Manistee,
Mich, regarded as one of the
wealthiest men in his state, arrived
in the city Monday afternoon to at
tend to local business matters. He
is interested in the Virginia & Rainy
Lake Lumber company, and while
here estimated many tracts of tim
Der with the aid of mill employees.
He is very busy man and stated
he thought himself to be the only
healthy man here, being too busy to
become sick. He is very unassum-
ing and does not boast of his
wealth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
MANUFACTURER REVIEWS
VIRGINIA ACQUAINTANCES

G. J. Kaudy, the Grand Rapids,
Mich, fixture man, arrived in the
city Wednesday afternoon from a
tour of the range. On his last trip
he installed many fixtures in local
business places, chief among them
being the Gearlds Buffet. He ex-
poets to spend the week here calling
on his Virginia trade.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
LIGHT AND POWER
COMPANY ENGINEERS RETURN
TO CITY FOR CHRISTMAS

Joseph P. Leland Jr., NJ. S. Err
vim and M. F. Dun, Of the Mesaba
Light and Power company's crew
who have been employed distribut-
ing lines and surveying at the Ver-
million river, returned Wednesday
evening over the Iron Range.
Messrs. Dun and Erwin plan to spend
Christmas here with A. Macmillan,
one of the 1hcorporators of the COM
pany, while Chief Engineer Leland
will leave this week for his home at
Morgantown, N. G.. He will return
early in January to continue opera
tons at the river. Messrs. Dun and
Erwin will return to their duties the
latter part of next week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
BUILDING OPERATIONS C0NT|N.
UE DESPITE COLD WEATHER

Work Will Start Soon on Troy Laun-
dry-Frank Hughes Hotel Nears
Completion, While Many Houses
Will Soon BE Finished-Elks'
Building Expected to BE Ready in
February-Nlore Buildings rlann-
ed for West Chestnut Street in
the Springfield Estate Dealers
Report Pleasing Realty Outlook
New Finnish Socialist Home NearS
Completion - Other Building
Notes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
For Sale.

Lot IT, Block 81. Two story brick
building. Store rented for $4,000 a
month. Flat easily rented for $500
a month. Price $500 So Geo cash
handles it,
Lot 49, Block ~. One story brick
building. rented 1T $4,000 d month.
Good tenant. Price $4,000. $4,000
handles it.
Will sell either one or both. Own
er has a farm and wants to attend
10 it. Inquire of owner,
A. n. THOMPSON,
12.Gtf 2lO Central Ave. :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
ST. PAUL JOBBER CALLS ON
LOCAL BUSINESS FRIENDS

S. Rudawsky, a St. Paul jobber,
arrived in the city Wednesday after
noon on a short business visit. He
makes this territory every month
and is we'll pleased with trade here
and in other range cities. He re-
ports a pleasing business in heavy
merchandise.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
LEAVE FOR EXTENDED
FLORIDA VISIT FOR W.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard l.. Griggs,
Maple street, left Wednesday noon
for an extended visit at Tarpon,
Florida, where they plan to spend
the winter with Mr.. Griggs' father,
former Virginian. Mr.. Griggs
plans to return to this city in Feb
ruary to attend the opening Of the
new Elks' building, being a prom
inent member of that order.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
LEAVES FOR GHEEN
FOR INSANE SETTLER

Deputy Sheriff Andrew NOLAN, of
the local office, left Tuesday evening
on the Canadian Northern Flyer for
Gheen, where it is reported one of
the settlers has gone of on a ram
page. He expects to return with the
demented farmer today.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
RELIEF CREW AT WORK HERE

w. A. BIaxaIl, CONDUCTOR, and J.
P. Rodenbur, brakeman, are among
the members of the Missabe road re-
lief crew in the city this week, re-
lieving Conductor H. Garteau and
Brakeman H. A. BiZar who are On
their monthly vacation.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
HOLIDAYS AFFECT THE

1NV AL fOl EL ~ SlNESS
The approach Of Christmas IS
having it's effect on local hotels, as
many of the travelling men have re-
turned to their homes for the holi-
days. The hotel managers expect
trade to pick up early next year.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20

The large Roosevelt rink in the
rear of the school of that name was
formally thrown open for the use
of the public the forepart of this
week. An arc light has been in
stalled and the rink is being used
every afternoon and evening. Sew
eral grown people are also taking
advantage of the opportunity of u.s.
ing the rink, and several pupils are
also skating at the public Kinks.
The high school hockey team will
start heavy practice for the regular
season following the Christmas vaca-
ton. Many veterans Of the 1912
team are again in school and will
try for their cid places on the seven.
MacSabe, a veteran hockey player,
| formerly a member of the Hibbing
high school team, will again rep
! resent the local school at one Of
| the cover points. Many new play
ers will also try for places on the
seven and rivalry for positions will
be very keen.
Members Of the city hockey team
have already started practicing for
the 1912-1913 season and are show
ing mid-season form. Among the
old stars trying for positions are
George 'Stockwell' Meehan, Theo-
dore Mackenzie, Doc. Lindsay, Geo.
Becker and several others. The
Roosevelt rink is being used for
practice, but it is planned to place
the big Oliver rink in use for reg
ular games.
Manager Nathan T. Kellar, who
was also in charge Of the business
end of the team last year, is arrang-
ing a heavy schedule for the seven
Games will be played with head OF
the lake teams, while it is also pos
sible the local aggregation will take
short trip. The local team won
the range championship last veal
and expect to retain the honors.
The Johnson school grounds will
soon be flooded for use as a skating
rink, while the Oliver park is being
} placed in use. The new johnson
rink will be of much use for South
Side skaters who have formerly useC
the Roosevelt rink.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
PLANS IN SHAPE FOR
INITIAL POULTRY SHOW

POULTRY SHOW
PLANS IN SHAPE FOR
INITIAL EXHIBIT
ElkS' Building Secured For Initial
Show-Many Entries Are Being
Received From Various Points in
the United States George HOl-
den, OWotanna, Minn., Will Judge
Exhibits, While N. S. Chapman,
Poultry Authority, May Address
VisitOrs-Exhibits Will Be Shown
For Four Days-Ribbons Will Be
Awarded Prize Winners.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
JOHN HORkEY
VirGinia, Minnesota
For Sale.

y fine tract of land west OF Forbes
o" Vert Two river: A snap if taken
at once. For terms see Martin Mel.
GOD. Enterprise Block. ~ adv.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-20
SKATING SEASON
STARTED HERE THIS week

Rink Is Being Crowded
Daily With Skaters of All Ages
johnson and Oliver Park Kinks
Will SION BE Placed in Commits
sion-lity Hockey Team Etarts
Practicing-High School, Team
Will Again lie in the Field-Nlany
Old Stars Will Represent the High
School and City Sevens-Arc
Lights At Local Kinks AccOmmO-
date Skaters Using the Ice Eve
nings.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13
This DAY IN HISTORY
December 10.

December 10.
1S16-First savings bank in the Unit
ed States opened in Boston.
1S37-Wilson Lumpkin elected United
States senator from Georgia
1S5O-Nearly 100 lives lost by an ex-
plosion on the steamboat Anglo
Norman at New Orleans.
1S62-Confederates victorious at the
battle of Fredericksburg, Va.
1SS6-Charles NJ. Croswell, seven
teenth governor of Michigan,
died in Adrian, Mich. Born in
Newburg, N. Y, October 81,
1925.
1S91-The Knove bridge across the
Ohio river above Cincinnati
opened for traffic.
1S99-Sir George Kirkpatrick, former
lieutenant governor of Ontario
and speaker of the house of
commons, died in Toronto.
19O4-St. Petersburg alarmed at re-
ports of another disaster to
Russian troops at hands of the
Japanese.
1911-Announcement made Of the
birth of fifth child, a daugh-
ter, to the queen OF Spain.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13

any person of advanced years can well
expect disorders of the kidneys and
the prompt way in which Doan's Kid
ney Pills strengthened my back was
very surprising. could not rest well;
my head ached and my health became
so run down that knew l would have
to seek assistance. / finally used
Doans Kidney Pills and could not
have wished for a better kidney rem
edy; in fact, do not believe there is
one on the market"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.

Because It's for One Thing Only, and
Bryan People Appreciate This.
Nothing can be good for everything.
Doing one thing we'll brings success.
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing
only.
They help sick kidneys.
They relieve backache, kidney and
bladder trouble.
Here is reliable evidence to prove it.
Mrs. A. Lang, southside, Navasota,
Texas, says: in return for the relief
l obtained from Doan's Kidney Pills /
gladly recommend them. l believe that
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13
Sure.

The "Prodigal Son" was the subject
of the Sunday school lesson, and the
teacher was dwelling on the character
of the elder brother.
"But amidst all the rejoicing" said
the teacher, there was one to whom
the preparation of the feast brought
no Joy, to whom the prodigals return
gave no happiness, only bitterness;
one who did not approve of the feast
and had no wish to attend 1t. Now
who can tell me who this wasY
Silence for several moments; then
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13
Weather Conditions.

The northwestern area of high
pressure has moved southeastward
with increased strength. The tempera-
ture is above normal and it is warmer
in the northwest. The coolest report
ed was 10 degrees below zero at
Duluth, Mimi. Sleet fell at number
of stations in Texas yesterday. At the
time of making this report clear skies
prevailed over all of Texas and Okla.
homa. The weather in this vicinity
for tonight and Saturday will be gen.
orally fair. John Daily, Jr.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13
Buy the Red Cross Seals From

Buy the Red Cross Seals From
e. J. Jenkins.
Eugene Edge.
w. ]. Coulter.
Sam B. Wilson.
Webb Bros.
Edge Dry Goods Co.
]. M. Caldwell.
A. Mckenzie.
NJ. II. James.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13

a hand raised and small, sympa-
thetic voice: please, ma'am, 1t was
the fatted calf."-Life.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13
Coles Original Hot
Blast Heater

The cleanest, the easiest to care for. Users
Of coal must remember that the ordinary
heater is a big care to operate. That Its
ing and carpet sweeping. Think then OF the
easy operation and the cleanliness of Coles
Hot Blast. This heater has a guaranteed
smokeproo feed door through which a cur
the top of the stove to the stove pipe,-away
from the opening. Contrast this simple,
Clearly feed with the side door in an ordinary
heater. Side doors used on other stoves per-
NIT the escape Of dirty smoke. unpleasant
gases and accumulated SCOT drops from it.
IL you over-fill a side door stove, coal falls
TO the ioof. The air-tight feature embodied
in Coles Hot Blast Heater is an everlasting
advantage in its favor. Allow Us to show you
this perfect heater before ycu buy. tR-lD
Parker-Astln Hardware Co., ;.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-13
THE WEATHER.

Bryan, Texas, Dec. 10, 1912.
Tonight and Saturday: Generally
fair.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
soIintsrs In the FINGERS.

When you get splinter In your I'm
ger It Is sometimes possible to get at
1t by pressing the point Of needle I'M
der 1t, but unless you have deft fin
gers or pair Of tweezers you may
not be able to pull it out even then. A
new pen nib Is very good substitute
for a pair Of tweezers. Lay the NIB
over the splinter so as to hide 1t. Then
press down hard enough to separate
the nibs. II you now let the pen down
level with the splinter and allow the
nibs to close again they will take hold.
and you can draw the splinter out
Remember that any metal thing THAI
is to be applied to wound, such as
needle, penknife or pen, should be
passed lightly through flame first. so
as to dlsinfect 1t. A gas Jet or a match
will do.--New York Sun.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
The Giraffe as Il Feeds.

The singular shape of the giraffe is
adapted to its habits of life 1t feeds
on the young branches and top shoots
of the trees. and its long fore legs and
neck enable it to browse at far great
er height than any other animal, says
the Philadelphia Inquirer. In feeding
1t stretches up its neck and with Its
long prehensile tongue, which 1t can
protrude to a surprising distance,
hooks down the tender shoots and
leaves into it's mouth. But the crea-
lures peculiar form, though enabling
It to feed on what 1t likes best, Is
sometimes the cause Of its destruction
The fore legs are so long that to reach
the ground 1t has to stretch them wide
apart and bend down its neck In
semiclrcle, and while drinking in this
defenseless attitude the lion or leopard
springs upon 1t and overpowers 1t be-
fore it can recover itself
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
Jamaica's BOBBY Eggs.

Trade IN BOBBY eggs is one of the
sights of Kingston, Jamaica. Long ago
the British seamen gave the name
"booby" to several of the species OF
gannets, because these fowls are re-
garded as stupid. The eggs are gath
cred In vast quantities on the islets at
certain seasons Of the year and taken
to Port Antonio by the boatload. The
arrival Of boat with BOBBY eggs Is
the occasion Of no little excitement
among the negro women. who buy
them by the box and then sell them by
retail chiefly in Kingston, though they
are also sold in other towns on the is
land. Though sold mostly by the doz-
en- to housekeepers. BOBBY eggs are also
peddled, hard boiled. on the streets Of
Kingston, salt and pepper being pro-
vided that the purchasers may eat the
eggs at once. These eggs are about
two-thirds the size of an ordinary
hens egg and are quite palatable.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
Not the Silent Partner.

II want to telegraph $25 to Chica-
60" said a man to the clerk In Bos-
ton telegraph Office recently.
"The name. please" asked the re-
ceiving teller, good looking young
woman behind the counter. whose age
might have been twenty-five.
Its for Mrs. Mary *. Brown. l75
avenue answered the man.
"Your name, too, please" again ques-
toned the young woman.
my name is Henry Brow; I'm the
other half of the firm" answered the
man.
"The money goes to the silent part
ner, chr? good naturally remarked the
young woman.
mot on your life she isn't!' answer
ed the man. Nothing silent about her.
She's made more noise for the last two
weeks for this $50 than you can mag
inc. She's the noisy partner OF the
firm, and she makes good with the title
too."- Boston Traveller.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
Rulldoquina a Steer.

Perhaps there is no contest that Is
greater tax on human endurance than
that demanded by "bulldOgging"
steer, and the ".bulldogger" must go 1t
alone. The pony Is as great factor
as the man. for when once the lasso
rests over the horns Of the range ami
NAL all depends on the rapid way in
which the mustang wheels so that the
trailing rope will trip the steer. When
the steer Is on the ground the plucky
pony must keep the rope taut. The
range rider leaps off and with length
Of rope ties the steers four feet togeth'
err. Time is then called. Unless he has
completed all these operations from the
word go In less than three minutes he
Is not deemed fit to enter the finals As
q matter Of fact. one contestant cut the
time to 20 seconds, worlds record
Sunset Magazine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
The Part of Wisdom.

Everybody in Middle Bay knew that
Mrs. Captain Liscomb was talking
about making a visit to her married
daughter In Cincinnati. She had been
talking about 1t for two years. but age
and the natural timidity Of a woman
unused to travel had postponed the
great event from month to month UNI
til the neighbors began to wonder
whether it would ever come to pass.
So one morning, when Uncle Billy
Evans met Captain Liscomb in Eccles'
store, there was a twinkle in his eye
as he asked
"When's Mis- Liscomb going out to
Ohio, Daniel?"
Don't ask met returned the cap
tain, little peevishly. Il don't know
nothin' about it. If tell her to go
she says | want to get rid of her. II
I tell her to stay at home she says
I'm mean, amt sayin' single
wordw-Youth's Companion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
AsS0C|A-
TON MEETING

At a called meeting of the Pastors
Association of Bryan this afternoon it
was unanimously voted by the pastors,
subject to the action of their respect
i've congregations, to make the Ham
meeting close cooperative meeting
of all the churches.
The pastors request as many of each
OF their congregations as possible to
be present at the meeting tonight that
they may have conference with them
relative to the action of the Pastors
Association.
Glenn Finn, President.
]. J. Tatum, Secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
FLYING ANTS CAUSE
GUARDS TO SUFFER
Negroes Receiving Government Aid
Alarmed Over Report They Must
Prepare for-War with Japan.
lBy Associated Press.l

New Orleans. La, April 26.-Leyee
guards along the Mississippi river are
suffering from millions of winged ants
which have been forced from the
swamps by high water and have
crawled onto the levees.
At Lake Providence, La, consterna-
ton was created among the negroes
who have received army rations, when
some joker said those receiving such
rations would be forced to drill six
hours daily to prepare for war with
Japan
Near Rayyiile, La, deer are SWIM
ming in the food waters, and to pre-
vent their annihiiation dealers refuse
to sell buckshot to hunters.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
Love and the Drama.

A periodical devoted to the drama
pleads for plays based on some emo
ton other than love. The difficulty in
producing such plays is that every
play must have hero, and in making
hero the playwright as well as his
audience almost Inevitably adopts the
view expressed 1000 years ago by a
scrlbbler on one of the dead walls of
Pompeii, HE who has never loved a
woman is not gentleman.'-Ex-
change.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
Banning the Question.

The phrase begging the question"
IN Latin ''petitlo principii," signifies
eating Of proposition as fully
>~~~~~.> ted fact when 1t is actually
~sise or statement brought
Sc II d,yet proved. In other
,ne great oguestion is to as
ID that he had prue' IN order TO
company's stock" 'fwaru tne
What's the namtss 'ru'n
kcompany?"
ildcat, think he sa
II;,''ss ssss 's F,,; q \
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-26
ARMY TRANSPORT TO
CO TO MEXICO
[By Associated Press.l

IBy7 Associated Press.J
Washington. April 26.-With in
structions to pick up any American
wishing to leave Mexico, the army
transport Crook will leave San Fran
cisco tonight for the Mexican coast.
She goes at the urgent request of
Americans on the west coast.