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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

The advent OF the auto, many
feared, would result in decreasing de-
mands for the horse, whereas the con-
trary would seem to have happened,
with New York state officially taking
up the problem Of an actual scarcity
of steeds. There Is still work for old
Dobbin to do.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

About the only person who does
not pay according to what he receives
Is the bald-headed man, who is charged
Just as much for hair cut as any
male relative of the seven Sutherland
sisters.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Philadelphia women are 50 prone to
primp that it has become necessary
to remove mirrors from elevators in
that city. We hope it may not be-
come so bad that Philadelphia mer-
chants will be compelled to have their
plate glass windows frosted.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06


the sixteen married He will down
a stituton assembly,
unwise him his He
able
away.
>zc,se tor the tyranny Europe prsvaent a
There the person 81 he
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Find Well-Dressed Girl; Mind
Blank" says the headline in Chicago
paper It's easy to find well-dressed
men anywhere whose minds are so
near a blank that the difference isn't
worth mentioning.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Every time we hear of joy-rider
whose automobile has been wrecked
beyond repair we feel little more
sure than ever that the world is get
ting better.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

That youth is not necessarily mat
ter Of years, despite the Oslertan
theory. Is proved by Philadelphia
woman, who at the age of seventy
four is not only preparing to wed, but
Is also about to take trip to Europe
to do It.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

A California mans wife ran away
with her servants in an automobile.
He has had the servants arrested for
stealing the machine, but seems to
have no concern whatever regarding
the wife. One Inference il that he
prises his auto more than he does his
wife.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

1t is day of surprises. Two wom-
en- lawyers pleaded case in Kansas
City, and, contrary to the traditions
OF their sex, their pleas were the
shortest in the history of that court
and they won, too.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

That the lobster is becoming ex-
tinct is the foreboding Of many who
may be presumed to be informed on
the subject, and the next generation
may know it only as a human type.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Possibly some physicist can tell US
why it is that hammock scarcely
big enough for an able-bodied man
suddenly increased it's capacity when
q pretty girl hovers into sight.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Observe the man who haughtily re-
fuses to help wash the dishes when
at home, but who gladly performs the
most mental duties of the camp while
ne is in the woods.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

When a restaurant orchestra takes
one of its occasional lapses from rag
time into a dirge some arrangement
should be made to prevent the walters
from weeping into the bouillon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

The sultan of Turkey has more
trouble on his hands, but revolution
In a mere trifle to a man who runs a
harem.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Eat soup and grow healthy" says
q doctor. In addition to its health
giving properties it sometimes devel-
ops an ear for music.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

In New York society it Is proper
for mother and daughter to play polo
on opposite sides. Father and son
have not yet started tatting contests.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

BY the time the last of the lonesome
noodles who ask public officials to
find wives for them has passed away
the world will be well along toward
the millennium.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

The Chicago woman who demanded
SO for a broken heart is not what
might be called a devotee Of frenzied
finance
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Warning boat rockers is nothing but
. waste Of energy. A man foolish
enough 10 rock a boat is too foolish to
take advice.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Having the blues Is regarded al
4 possible sign of approaching insan-
ity. This makes it possible for
man to be his own alienist.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

exed
while
tho earliest
Antonio
CASTRO and lives New
or nnanc under President Gomez
2ucn now operating much
President Gomez
far more dangerous dictator than
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

After reading the advertisements Z
bachelor might be pardoned for won
dering what makes princess slip.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06
Y0SHIHrT0, new JAPANESE EMPEROR

The new emperor Of Japan. the
M:xado Yoshihito, faces gigantic
task as he steps into the place made
vacant by his remarkable father. the
Emperor Mutsuhito, who died recently
after a prolonged illness.
Yoshihito 10 the third son of the do
ceased ruler and was proclaimed
crown prince in 1883. He is man OF
strong character and enviable attain
nents in war and statecraft. He 10 an
officer in the army and In the navy
and has seen severe service in both
branches. He was married In 1900
and has three children. With all the
advantages of modern education and
in full accord with the advanced ideas
Of the late emperor. he should prove
a worthy successor to his father, who,
though an oriental, was one Of the
truly great men of the age. He is the
one hundred and twenty.second ruler
Of Japan in his line, which, according
to japanese legend, is descended from
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06


his
congrauing him having
honor OF his he
Vatican officials frends
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Chinese patriots seem to be burning
their fingers trying to take their re-
public off the fire before it is done.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06
The price Of ice remains firm no
matter how many icebergs are sight
ed at sea.

The buffalo Is overlooked when It
is placed on the new nickels. 1t has
long served on SO bills.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-09-06

Most OF the jokes at the expense OF
college men are written by smart guys
who quit school in the sixth grade.
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06

Alaskans to stop this story right here, because there are a great many very Liberal Alaskams- One of the pioneers of Fairbanks district who secured perhaps the richest claim on Fairbanks creek was a frequent visitor to the Coast mp to a few years ago. This little, weatherbesten old fellow had ideas of his own in regards to tipping. When he wOuBd reach Seattle or Frisco Qno Ome with ready mooney stops at POrtlandO, he w~uld hunt around until he fOunA a restaurant where Onlv girls were employed, then, it made mo difference t0 hinn whether 1t WAS a aa carte at twenty-five cents or table de hOte at fifteen; If the yonng lady N hW waited 0n him c0uld smile Or wsps blessed with a fair amount of good looks the tip was never less tham five dollars We'll, the old frllNw haas l0ng gWne through with his m"nev, bout there are still Frisco waitresses wearing his clNthes and who knows but what sOrme aav Peter may say 5: s-tiabriel. kindly give the gentleman from Fairbanks tRe seat ln front of MT Carnegie - Um the next tUSoggan0-
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06
BISHOP ROWE
 HAS ARRIVED

Bishop Rowe arrived nm Panama yes terdav. having left Seattle on Marrh 9th He reports am enjoyable trip He will hold services at the Episcopal church tomorrow
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06

Here is another one. This one IS rather painful to relate as it comes closer t0 h0me I did not receive tine . dODatiOn-tfnank heaven-but the stOrx Is true nevertheless You have lpeard of the liberality of the ANaskans--WelI this will illustrate it:
 I One ehlNly evening nm Frisco. nm d well known czRfe, I raised my eyes from my s0uP and saw, sitting at table near bv, five northern men. Two of tine number were leaIimg legal men of Dawson and the other three were big busi- ness men from FalrEsanks-thev were bankers and sUlcHH like and one of them Will be tried somewhere nn Alaska tHuis summer, butt mot for the crime | ann ab0ut to relate
 Tine northern men had just arrived i'm the GOlaem Gate city, coming out from their northern homes over the ice. They appeared to be delighted tv see each uaNxHn
 been i'm the nature of a han0uet as they seemed to be having chicken fricassee all around As | wanted to speak to one of the gentlemen and as did mot want to interrupt tine feast, | finished my meal and quietly took a seat nearby to wait until the fricassee had been sOpped up We'll, patience receives its reward. The northermers finished their meal; the check was paid and then one of the gentlemen turned to the waiter and handed him a dime. The others edged out on the far side of the hasher. That walters face was study He turned the dime over in the palm of his hand and then with out raising his eyes from the diminutiye coin, said in a tone of reproach- And you told me to hurry too" It's a fact that cne of the flunkies employed in that cafe tried to commit suicide shortly afterwards. l never found out whether or not it was the slightly built young fellow who received the dime. I only know that as I passed out into the street I looked back and the slender waiter was still standing like a tableaux of despair with his eyes focused OR something that lay i'm the palm of his hand.
 It would be decidedly unfair to
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06

Mrs J. Harmon Caskev, the we'll known actress Is said to have broken her wrist while performing on the stage in Fairbanks recently. Mrs. Caskey has the sympathy of the entire community
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06

Gilbert Cook, Walter Thomas, Ord Chrisman and Ingersoll Wertenbaker have gone North on am extensive hunt ing trip They will return before the breakup
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06
GEO. N. HILL

ing the three ana half hours he was engaged m filling the hOppers-
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06

uO A@AN NlVHR NglGASnnn. AHhGbNRgARBWe the state
 As the practice of tipping haas become more general in cafes than in other public places it may be interesting to know h0w some of QUIT great men and others regard this custom, if their ac- tions in some of the Pacific Coast cafes truthfully reveal their feeIlmgs.
 I did not receive the tip, butt I knOw that William Jennings Bryan, on his visit to Seattle, rewarded tine waiter with S2-5O one evening nm the Butler, after the waiter had served the statesman and his two lady companions with very nice dinner
 kNUM M MAE GWSgBHAA NR AE1E T4A- Vice President, while i'm Seattle, to pass his waiter $1 co after he and usu- ally companion had been we'll served in B strange cafe
 If Colonel Roosevelt consiaeres tip ping an evil it Is one of the evils he has never tried to remedy nm the 4sOut- look I'm fact the great editor Is said to be extremely liberal for a news
 It IS a custom among the rich and the great of New York to have all bills, including the occasional restaurant bill, sent to the home or the office for payment This custom, however, has not been extended to include the walters tip, which Is nearly always forthcoming at the end of the meal. Very rich men and women, as rule, give very small tips
 At a banquet given to a dozen or fif- teen members of the Seattle Brewers Association in the Butler one evening, the walters received $l35 during the evening for their services. Of course this Is not the record tip, but it will serve to show how tipping is regarded by different classes of men. I did not receive the tip, but I know tbat one of the walters received SE and a kick on the mazard, dur
Yukon Valley news., 1912-04-06

It would be decidedly unfair to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
WINTER HAvENITES INJURED
IN ACCIDENT AT PLANT CITY

Yesterday afternoon the train ar
irving here at 5:30 from Tampa
brought two injured passengers,
Mcssrs. Earl Ilaskins and Del Grit
fin, of Winter Haven, who had been
injured in an automobile accident at
Plant City.
II appears that the men were
crossing the Scaboards tracks a;
Plant city on which were IA string
of freight cars. An engine had been
hitched to the other end, and. not
knowing of the machine. backed
down, striking the car. y flagmal
stopped the train, bui when he mo-
toned the occupants of the machine
to get out. the engineer took II as a
signal to back. and he did SO, crush
ing the men beneath the car. Mr.
Griffin had three ribs and leg brok.
on. and Mr.. Haskins was bruised con-
siderably but not seriously, no bones
being broken. Mr.. Griffin was ear
ried TO his home on a stretcher in the
baggage car. however. Mr.. Haskins
was able to make the trip in the da!
coach.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
PREPARED FOR DEATH.
Jacques Futrelle Said to Have Had A
Prem0nition of His Fate.

Atlanta. Ga, April 2G.-JacQues
Fdtrelle. of Atlanta, novelist, whu
went down with the Titanic, had a
l:emonitlon OF tragedy, before h.
anu his wife sailed. and prepared for
death. Two weeks before Futrelle
and wife sailed. they took the pre-
caution OF sending from London to
Mrs. Futrelles brother, John Peele,
of Atlanta, powers of attorney for an
administration of their estates should
anything befall them. Directions
were also given as to the future care
CT their children. should they be un-
timely robbed of their parents.
The novelist sent list OF the
banking houses where he had his
money and securities. You never
can tell what will happen" the nov
slist wrote. 'and May and ! want
everything straight for the kiddies
if anything should happen.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
MR.. ]. S. HAGAN BUYS
SLOAN PROPERTY

A real estate deal involving one
of the prettiest orange groves in this
section, has just been closed, where
by Mr.. j. S. Hagan becomes the own
er of the grove property of Mr.. ID. H.
Sloan on Lake avenue. which over
looks Lake Mirror on the eastern
side.
This property contains about siA
acres of bearing orange grove. with
one acre OF fine garden lanu. It IL
ideally located. overlooking Lake
Mirror, and has also the advantage
of being close in. Mr.. Hasan will
have the house remodeled. and with
his family will move in from Mrs
Blaine's, where he now lives, about
July 1.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
LAKELAND, FLORIDA SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1912
CIRCUIT COURT
HAS ADJOURNED
ALL CRIMINAL CASES TRIED EX.
CEPr DR.. JOHNS0N'S-SPEClAL
TERM NEXT JUNE.

Barlow. Fla. April o0.-Th'
spring term OF the Circuit Court
came to an end yesterday. The last
case tried was an ejectment suit. J.
Il. Williams VS. Lonnie Simmons. e'
al. The case was begun on Thurs
day and was finished with a verdict
for the defendant on Friday.
Very few civil eases We're tried
during the term just closed. hut all
the criminal eases, except the Dr. NJ
Il. Johnson case. were disposed Of
4 special term will be held in June
ard during this term DR.. Johnson
will be tried. and there will also be
tried a few civil cases.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
FLORIDA PREACHER
VICTIM OF WRECK

DR.. Bateman, the far-famed
preacher of jacksonville, was one OF
those to 80 down with the Titanic.
Mrs. Ball, sister-in-law OF DR..
Bateman, was aboard and, accord
ing to her statements, she left DR..
Bateman at 1880 on the night OF
the sinking of the Titanic, going to
a lifeboat with other women pas
scngcrs. DR.. Bateman, the only
Florida man on the ill-fated : Gamer,
insisted upon remaining on the IT.
tanic, and bade her farewell, saying:
Let US trust in God and hope to
meet hereafter
As the boat was lowered he took
his black tie from his collar and
threw 1t toward Mrs. Ball as a keep
sake.
In the dark no more was seen OF
him except standing In praying p0'
sitiOn, cool and firm. Mrs. Ball l;
well but still a little nervous. She
and her cabin mate, Mrs. Jerwan
resident of New York, returning
from Switzerland, had retired.
AT the first ALARM" said Mrs
Ball, we were assured that the shir
was in no danger.
Twenty minutes later all were
ordered to put on life prcservers and
20 to the upper deck. The men all
acted bravely and placed women and
children in lfcboats first, with only
men sufficient to row.
"Thc ship struck at ll:i5 and all
eighteen of The boats were filled ana
lowered within thirty minutes. The
ship struck hcad-on and appeared tt
collapse in half just before il went
down.
"The band stood playing Nearer
My God, to Thee on the aft Of The
shin until about five minutes before
sinking, the men going down with
her.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
PROBING the
TITANTIC WRECK
J. BRUCE ISMAY, MANAGER OF
THE WHITE STAR LINE. ON SEN.
ATORIAL INQUIRY GRILL.
(By Associated PreSS.)

New York. April 20.-J. Bruce ls-
may, managing director of the White
Star Line. is to be called again be-
fore the Senate committee investieat-
ing the Titanic disaster Probably he
will br asked to testify in rebuttal.
according to Il statement made by
senator Smith. of Michigan, chair"
man of the committee. Although Is
may urged the committee to let him
30 for the present, pleading he was
on the verge of Il breakdown by rea-
son of his experiences aboard ship.
his request was not granted. There
remain as witnesses four officers and
twelve members of the crew. lndica-
tons are that the inquiry will not be
completed before the middle of next
week
Before the inquiry began lsmay
announced that he had instructed all
lines of the International Mercantile
marine to equip all steamers with
sufficient life boats for all passcn-
gers and crew regardless of the laws
Of any country.
II was stated that government
boats had intercepted Il wireless mes
sage from Ismay to Franklin asking
that the steamship Cedric he stopped
to take aboard Ismay and the sur
viving members of the Titanic crew
from the carpathia. This Is given
as the reason for the speedy inquiry.
The committee spent the morning
questioning the wireless operators.
COttam, of the Carpathia, and Bride.
survivor of the Titanic. COttam de-
died sending messages that the Ii
tanic passengers were all saved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
ANOTHER OFFICER.
Of Suspended .Teutonia Bank and
Trust Company Is Arrested.

New Orleans. April 20. Further
Investigation into affairs of the slIs-
pended Tcutonia Bank and Trust Co
resulted in the arrest of A. Wagatha,
vice president and former cashier. on
the charge of receiving deposits
knowing that the bank was ilsol-
vent.
Eugene +. Buhlcr, president, Wa
arrested twice ou charges of emhcz
cling $3.50 and $500, maxim
false statements and cOnrcaling tn
condition of the bank and rcccivin.
deposits, knowing of its insolvency
Joseph II. Gomile. director ant
chairman of the finance committee
is held on six charges. and Frank j
Braud, former cashier. Is charged
with cmbcZzlng $4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
ROMWfLL GIBBONS
SPOKE LAST NIGHT

Hon. Cromwell Gibbons. who Is
max ins whirlwind campaign
through this part of the State, visit
ed Lakeland last night and addressed
Il good audience from the stand at
the corner OF Main street and Ken
tucky avenue. lie reached Lakeland
late in the evening. having addressed
the voters at Plant City and at Bar
tow during the day, and he left here
early this morning for BrOOksvillc
to make an address there.
Colonel Gibbons was introduced by
Mr.. NJ. +. IlctheringtOn tin his ca
pacity as general utility mani and
FOR an hour or more spoke in behalf
lOf his candidacy and on the issues
|Of the campaign. He devoted con-
siderable time to Mr.. Millions $ scheme
for the employment OF conNicts on a
State sugar farm in the Everglades,
and proved to the satisfaction OF his
bearers that the project was absurd!
and chimerical, and would inevitably
entail great FINANCIAL disaster on tn"
state. lie presented his plan for the
emplOymcnt of the cOnvicts on the
roads of the state, which is practical
ly the same as advocated by Mr..
Trammel. lie also advocated the for
nation of Il corporation commission
to investigate the personnel and su-
pervisc the conduct OF corporations
Offering their stocks for sale in this
state. lie declared he would, il elect =
cd governor, recommend such amend
mcnts to the primary laws as would
limit the expenditure of candidate
and make il possible for IA man OF
moderate means 10 run for Office.
Mr.. Gibbons also outlined other
policies and reforms he hoped u
bring about if elected. He made a
very good address, and was given a
courteous and attentive hearing. lie
appreciated very much the consider
alton with which he was treated IN
Mr.. Trammclrs home town, and lett
Lakeland with very kindly and CRATE
ful expressions concerning her peO-
Dle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
MAJOR BUTTS ENGAGEMENT
To Washington Girl Was to Have
Been Announced Soon.

San Antonio. Tex. April 20. --
Through relative in this city 1t
became known tonight that Major
Archie Butt, military aid to Prcsi-
dent Taft. was soon TO wed Miss Will
liams. of Washington. sister-in-law
/ joe Letter. OF Chicago. and the
youngest daughter of Col. John X.
Williams. coast artillery corps. re-
tired
Brig, Gen. Benjamin {. Lockwood.
L. S. A.. retired, now living in San
Antonio. said tonight that Major
Butt was engaged to Miss Williams.
and that the wedding was to take
place some time next fall. the exact
date not having been set. Gen. Lock
wood was relative of Col Williams
and they have been lifelong armv
pals"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-20
STRANGE OCCURRENCE.
Story of Romance in the Life Of a
Little Tot.

A rather interesting occurrence
eliminated here last Saturday.
Seven weeks ago about daylight.
one morning, S. A. Smith and wife,
who have only been in Florida a
short time, coming from Illinois, and
who live in East Fort Myers. were
awakened by the ringing OF the door
beel and upon opening the door found
a few hours old baby wrapped in q
blanket, crying for home. They
took care Of It, and learned to love it.
Several times during the seven
weeks anonymous letters were re-
ceiyed which contained liberal
amounts of money On last Friday
another letter was received with a re-
quest to bring the baby to Arcadia
and get off the train, leaving II on
the seat. That they had found home
with a rich couple up north. who
wanted Just such a pretty baby girl
to raise. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith were
heart broken on having 10 give 1t up
but complied with the request, and
spent Saturday in the Orphanage try
ing to get a baby girl there to take
its place. Everyone would be GLAD
tc know the sequel, for the child evil
IDENTIFY had well-to-do parents as Mr.
Smith says they were lavishly paid
for time and trouble. -Arcadia News