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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
Mary FroWns Upon Costume Balls and
Says Women Should Keep With
in Bank Roll.

London TO the relief of those
whose Nocket-hookS are not SO large
as their ambitions. the word has gone
around i'll the select circle Of society
which regulates such functions that
this seasons balls ara 10 be of sim
pie character and without the slight
est suggestion Of 'freakincss.' The
reason is that no hostess who encour-
ages anything "daring'' in the way Of
costumes is likely to receive Queen
Mary's patronage
The queen has not issued any off,
cial instructions, but her comments
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25

prices-he has sold to a paper mill
for the paltry sum of $3.50.
At back number rates Jake would
have got million dollars for tho pa
pers, he estimates, but this isn't a
back number age," he has learned.
people don't care any more for the
past because they are too busy think
ing Of the future. I could name any
sum 1 wanted for a copy of a news
paper three years hence, but nobody
cares a rap for a paper three years
old" ar
The highest price Jake" ever got
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
Reward to Cover a Fine.

A French magistrate, celebrated for
his punctuality, oversight one morning
lately and jumped into a cab, telling
the driver to go like mad" The dr1v-
er obeyed and reached the court in
time, but narrowly missed several
foot passengers, nearly overturned
two carriages and upset a green.
grocer's cart
The magistrate, in paying the fare,
added a reward "for the reckless driv-
ing for which shall be obliged to fine
you tomorrow" - a..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25

would have been hurled to certain
death on the glacier far below. Had
not this German climber been lucky
enough to have two men ready and
able to help him, there would have
been one more death recorded
amongst Alpine accidents
IN the regions of the everlasting
SHOWS many deceptive dangers lurk
Snow-covered crevasses on the higher
glaciers are a veritable death trap to
careless mountaineers The rope
should always be worn in such places,
and the party shouldd never consist
of less than three MEMBERS Neglect
OF these two rules is prolific source
OF catastrophe. In the case of party
OF two, if one should fall right
through a snow-bridge over a Gre
vase, his companion is helpless to
pull him out.
A few years ago, below the Col du
Geaut, two brothers were lost in this
manner, and from markings in the
snow It was found afterwards that the
elder brother had bravely attempted
to rescue the younger. He had held
out for many hours; but at last, refus-
ing to sever the rope, he was dragged
to his doom in the depths of the Gre
vase
Buried by an Avalanche.
In passing along the dangerous
final cornice, it suddenly gave way
under the amateur, and he went flying
through space to apparent destruc-
ton. The guide on the other end OF
the rope seemed in hopeless plight,
| but, with astounding presence of
mind, he flung himself down the op-
posite side of the ridge, thus saving
two lives. The rope cut deep into
the snow above, but held firm.
Among hairbreadth escapes in Al
| pine regions Mr.. Gosset's avalanche
adventure on the Haul de Cry ranks
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
BACK NUMBER KING PASSES
"Jake" Finds New Workers Don't
Carr for Newspapers Of Past Age
and Retires From Business,

New York.-"Jake, the Back Num-
Der King" has gone out of business,
according to notice posted at his Park
rox stand. His collection Of more
xasAn 49, 900 back numbers of news
,papers-in the accumulation of which
NE has spent the past twelve years,
9th occasional lucky sales at high
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
Burns Barns to Hear Cows.

Evansville, 1nd.-Walter Bruner,
aged forty-six. has a strange ear for
music. He has confessed to the burn
ing of big dairy barns owned by four
milk companies. and when asked why
he did so. said he wanted to hear the
animals below.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
Their Tendencies.

physicians and oculists are sumo
rior to most men in some respects"
What are they?"
Phystctans are men Of great fee
seek, and oculists live on their ere
deals" ..- ~ -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
BOOTH SEEKS NOBEL PRIZE
Leader Of Salvation Army Proposed
for Honor Because Of Work in
Behalf of Peace

London.-General Bramwell Booth,
president of the Salvation Army, has
been proposed for the Nobel prize on
the ground that during the last forty
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25

for a single old paper was $40 from a
banker, he says, and for a set of
thirty papers once he received s125,
but as going business the back num-
Der trade is a slow one for Park row.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25

Ban on Ancient Custom.
Corona, L. IA ban was placed on
an ancient custom, when Rev. James
J. Corrigan prohibited the throwing
of rice and old shoes at weddings in
his church
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
QUEEN FOR DRESS ECONOMY

Mary's motto and, although the dress
makers are by no means pleased,
there has been Il distinct slump il
costly entertainments lately
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
March 20, 1863.

A Confederate force under Generals
Wheele'' and Morgan was worsted by
National force under Col. A. S. Hall,
Of the One Hundred and Fifth Ohio, in
a battle at Vaught's Hill, near Milton,
Tenn. The battle was closely con-
tested throughout, and we'll fought on
both sides. Preponderance of force
and support eventually decide in favor
of the Union troops
The Federals abandoned an at.
tempt to get to the rear of Vicksburg
by the Steele Bayou route.
March q, 1863.
A fight occurred at Cottage Grove,
Tenn, between force of Union
troops stationed il that place and a
body of Confederate irregulars, said
to have numbered nearly two thousand
men. The fight which hung in the
balance for more than two hours, was
finally determined by the arrival of
Union re-enforcemeats, who compelled
the CoHfedecates to retreat, with
severe loss. lhey were pursued Tor
several miles.
A large force Of Union troops, under
the command of Generals Stuart and
Sherman, in conjunction with the fleet
of gunboats under Admiral Porter,
returned to the Yazoo, after a sue
cessful accommodating expedition to
Steele's Bayou, Black Bayou, Muddy
Bayou and Deer Creek, Miss. In Deer
Creek they were attacked in strong
force by the enemy, but, after a con-
test Of several hours duration, he was
driven off with considerable loss. The
expedition destroyed two thousand
bales of cotton, fifty thousand bushels
of corn, and the houses and cotton
gins of the Confederate planters along
tho ro,Yfo
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25
March 20, 1863.

At ten o'clock in the morning a
scouting party of Atty men, belonging
10 the Fifth Missouri cavalry, en-
countered Quantrels partisans a few
miles from Blue Springs, Mo. They
were roughly handled, retreating after
a short skirmish with a loss of nine
killed, five missing and several
wounded. The Confederate casualties
we're slight.
The steamer Granite City was cap
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-04-25

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

long pier there, Very well We will get on our bath
ing suits 20 out to the end Of that pier, and dive OIL
You will come up the left side. where all the bathcrs
are. | will swim under water 10 the other SIDE ana
make my way o. the shore. Right under where the
high board walk joins the pier, have oos,ncd sup.
porting board 50 that can crawl beneath There VIII
have placed a second suit Of clothing IN which Will
dress VS IT, creep down o. the other end OF the Walk,
and when it is dark crawl and beat 1t for the station
an the meantime you are to discover my disappear
ancc and give the alarm. They viii search Tor me- but
my body will not be found. You will then 80 home,
Graham and tc1l-hcr" Wrght'S voice trcmblcd, his
face was ghastly in its contortons for secommand;
but he went on "You will tell her went down and
never came up-do you undcrstandt She wil believe
it. and in her sorrow there will be neither bitterness nor
shame. VIII you help me-
@Tom. old man, tits is horrible | don't know yet
what YOU are driving at-or rather, why you are dry
ing | can't promis- bndly in such matter as this
If You have sufficient confidence IN me to ask Tor my
cooperation YOU should do the justice to say why
is necessary ! can't lend myself to such step unless
know just what am doing, and why. You must real
izc that
~Ycs do. was going TO tell you. just wanted to
put it up to YOU imp rsonally as 1t were, at ilrst
guess made pretty poor bungle at lmpersonaity'
however. But here GOES.
He stretched over to the desk which lay paper of
several days back picked 1t up, and iodGd 1t 50 that
Graham took it, and Wright leaned back in his chair,
watching him ntcny. He seemed to lcad IT more than
one his brows drawing together III pcrPlcXity TEy
he put it down and looked across at ms friend wen.
%Havc you read it,
"Whv. yes but can't that it explains you
"Oh, YES. it does. should be where he IS. Now
maybe YOU can understand why Tom Wright must
clear out Of his wic's existence.
"Good Godl" Graham rose and paced the floor 81
understand al right now; but can't believe It. Its
too CHASTITY Look here T9m He wheeled round nd
eyes "You're not plaving a fcndish joke on me,
YOU, nor trying to escape from some impccunious
rascals by forcing me to have you lncarccrated Tor
insanity, Surely you re not devil enough for that.
"Thcre's mighty little of the devil left IN me now,
Graham" he replied with a bitter laugh. "No-h you
are ready and willing the sooner we 60 the better
His mouth was drawn away down, the rings under his
eyes had deepencd The very air Wbrated with the
effort he was making.
81 am willing Tom and ready.
Wright rose to meet him. light in his eyes OF relief
and gratitude "Thanks. | understand. old man, the
greatness Of the favor ask. But would DO as much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

for YOU and yours and YOU have my eternal gratitude il
it can avail YOU anything, and If anything eternal
And Graham-G Graham YOU will make things as easy
Great God, Man If anything make it easier,
"Thank you They grippcd each others hands in
silence.
Wright opened the door and they went into the outer
Office. He raised his hat with the ghost Of a smile.
Miss Upton ! am of for the day. You may sign
those lett rs yourself. Good afternoon.
Together they went down and out into the street.
40 word passed between them until they had crossed
the ferry and seated themselves in the train bound for
Point Morrow. Then they talked long time IN IN
undcrtonc.
TT was a well patronizcd resort and day. The
crowd Of bathcrs paid little heed to the two men
who ran the end Of the pier and Owed of INTO
the water Five minutes passed, and then the voice 81
man ros. above the voices and laughter OF the other
bathcrs calling frantclly. Another moment, and the
entire beach aroused circmg round the spot Whcrt
the man had gone down. The alarm spread to the
hotel and the life savers but at the end OF the alter
noon no body had been recovered.
While Graham Low took the train bacl; to New York
and 10 her. Tom Wright cawlcd out from under the
platform, clad in suit Of dark blue instead OF gray ana
a stiff straw instead of a Panama. He took the train
10 the city, continuing 10 the Grand Central Station
There he picked up his new vl5c IN the baggage roo
with the initials J. S. All its contents were as new as
itself and all bore the same letters The pockets OF the
suit he wore empty
lie went across to a big hotel and engaged room.
When ne left it to catch early morning tram, ne was
minus beard and mustachc, had altered the manner Of
brushing his hair and changed his expression by par
Of eyeglasses.
In this guis, he took the train for The city Of X
Later that morning he read in the papers OF the
drowning at Point Morrow Of Thomas Wright, and the
prostration Of Thomas Wrghts wife He wondered II
the dead ever knew what happened to those they had
loved and left behind If So they must feel he felt
now Was there such thing The Near Dead;
If 3d. surely he Of them! But he thought 1t would
be easier to go the whole gamut.
1t was Saturday night when he arrived in Y. H.
put up for the night the best hotel Of the place; but
slept little or He early, dressed, and went
out into the quiet streets
1t was an ideal warm Sunday morning, faint breczcs
stirring in the trees, the sidewalk and lawns covered
with spotches of sunlight. in which the dew still gis
tened Now and then bird sang clear, happy note
How good the world looked! How happy could be
in it, Why should it be 50, unless God had intended
enjoy it, Was it all Feast of Tantaus instead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
IN THE
BALANCE
BY NATALIE M. JONES

he man raised his head and looked at the
little picture on the back Of his desk. But
one is never content merely to look at
that which he loves: he must hold 1t as
well. And 50 he took il in his hands
revcrently and examined it, as one who
would force upon his soul the indeliblc
imprint Of every line, every curve, every
faintest expression. 1t was u lovely face:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
AT THE DREAM THEATRE.
Great Biblical Pictures "From the
Manager to the Cross" Coming
Next Week.

The Dream Theatre Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, March II, ~,
and IS, will present the Kalem bibi
cal feature From the Manger to the
Cross"
The music incidental to the pictures
will be supplied by male .quartette.
which will render sacred songs appro-
pirate to each of the six reels.
In producing this film the Kalem
Company took to the Holy Land and
to Egypt company of forty-two peo-
pie; all of whom We're kept there for
period of eight months in rehear-
ais and final photography of the pic
ture. Every important incident in
the life of Christ was enacted anG
photographed upon the exact spot Civ.
en- in history as the scene Of the orig
inal event. Thus, the canvas shows
the Garden of Gethsemane, the pyra-
mids in the land of the Pharaohs, the
sphynx, the Mount of Olives, the
shores of the Sea of Galilee, the crypt
in which the parents of Christ ac-
tually lived in Egypt, various street
scenes in Bethlem and in the city of
Jerusalem and finally the last great
event occurs upon Mount Calvary.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
At THE EMPIRE THEATER

Owing to the delay in the shipping
of the Sarah Bernhard pictures, the
Empire theater was unable to open
it's door on Sunday last, but did so
last night, the films having arriv-
ed. The Bernhard pictures will be
shown tonight also.
Gaumont State Right feature "In
the Claws of the Leopard" which
in two reels tells how South African
miners use savage beasts to put
out of the way the widow of their
one time employer. To steal gold
bearing claim is their motive. How
superhuman strength came into weak
feminine arms when Mrs. Warning
felt the leopard keen fangs pierce
her flesh, felt it's claws slash her
clothing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
PIONEER LADY PASSES AWAY.
Mother Of Mrs. John O'Hare Died Last
Week at Her Home at the
State Capital.

Mrs. Mary Kearney, mother of Mrs.
John O'Hare, of Aberdeen, died last
Tuesday at her home in Olympia,
aged 6S years Mrs. Kearney was
pioneer of Thurston county, coming
there from New York state in 1874,
and residing in that county until her
death. The funeral took place Friday
morning, services being held at the
Catholic church, Rev. Father Mally
officiating.
Mrs. Kearney is survived by her
husband, Thomas Kearney; three
sons, William Kearney and Thomas
J. Kearney of Olympia, and Henry J.
Kearney, of Little Rock; three daught-
ers, Mrs. James Twohy, Mrs. Eli
Barr and Mrs. John OHare, and two
brothers, John Byrne, of Olympia and
Patrick Byrne. of Portland
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
WILSON'S PAY ALL TAXES

The story from Montesano last
Saturday, to the effect that Wilson
Bros. & Co., of this city, had paid
their taxes only on their mill and
city property, and had held back the
tax on their timber lands, was UNI
true. The Wilson company sent
their check for nearly $4,000, which
was in full for all the taxes due from
them in Chehalis county.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
BALCOU-OAVIS

Mrs. Olive A. Ballou and Mr.. Hen
ry C. Davis, of Cosmopolis, We're
last Saturday, at the Con-
gregational church, Rev. Charles Nc
Dermoth officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis left for Portland for a short
visit, after which they will return
to Cosmopolis to reside.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
BUILDING HILL ROAD.

The Sound Pacific Land Co. has
commenced work on the road up the
hill from Thirteenth street. This
road will go up the side hill much
like the present hill road, and will
open up the land that the company
owns there. Only one bridge has to
be built, and the road will have an
easy grade.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
COMPLAINANT is FINED

witness in a case in the police court,
in which he drew the fine instead
of the defendant. He had charged
Chris. Dadgas with threatening him
with pistol, but the court seemed
satisfied the charge was frame-up,
and assessed the costs, $1,000, against
MCGUIRE
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
ACADEMY ENLARGED.

The improvements that have been
under way for nearly year at st.
Rose Academy, have been completed,
and the building is now modern in
every respect. The addition affords
room for % additional boarding stu
dents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
SLIGHT FIRE.

The dwelling house OF family
named Brodeski, at 2007 Railroad ave-
nue., was prtially destroyed by fire
Saturday afternoon The fire origin
ated in the attic, presumably from a
defective flue, and the house was
only saved from destruction by the
quick run and work of the fire de-
partment. The loss was about $500
covered by insurance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
Funeral Announcement

The funeral of Miss Jeanette Scott
will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, at
2:30 pm. from the Methodist Church.
The body will lie in state at her late
home, POS North X ST.. from 900 am.
to 100 pm.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
IN CANADIAN PRISON.

Pat. Martin. the leader of the gang
which robbed the Steiglitz jewelry
store last spring, has been located
in the penitentiary at New West
minister, B. c., serving a sentence of
six months. County Attorney J. E.
Stewart has requested Governor List
err to issue extradition papers for his
return to this county upon the expira.
ton of his sentence.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
REGISTER NOW

The registration books will close
until after the city elections, prompt
ly at o'clock next Saturday after
noon, and all who are not on the
register at that time, will be unable
to vote on Monday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
SUPERIOR COURT MODIFIED.

The supreme court modified the
ruling of the Chehalis county superior
court in the case of the City Retail
Lumber company against the Title
Guaranty & Surety company to the
extent of directing the bonding COM
pany to pay $29054 for ties furnished
William butcher, who had a contract
for street improvements in Aber-
deem.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
KANE MEETS
WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

At the weekly luncheon of the
Chamber of Commerce today, Presi-
dent Thomas F. Kane, of the Uni
versity of Washington, is guest, and
is addressing the chamber on the work
of the university as the Herald goes
to press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
HELD TO ANSWER

Frank Borden was bound over to
answer in the superior court yester-
day, charge of assaulting his aged
mother. Borden was arrested last
Friday and does not seem quite
ratinnal
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
A SMALL RANCH.

A nice little ranch for sale or trade,
for town property. See J. w. Snow,
Union Furniture Co., Aberdeen, or
call Tel. 316-R, HOquiam. asst.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-03-04
Mrs. Charles Alburty visited friends
in Centralia last week

A good line of musical instruments
and fittings at Evans Drug Co. tt
Mrs. J. NJ. McCammon, of Moclips,
is visiting friends in the city.
Kenneth Harlan returned last week
from visit of month in the East.
E. A. Morck, of Hotel Washington,
made a business visit in Portland last
week.
Mrs. Jacob Johnson, of Portland,
is in the city, visiting her sister, Mrs.
Bert Hayes.
Mrs. L. B. Fabrique, of Portland,
is in the city, visiting her cousin,
Mrs. A. NJ. Wheeler.
Mrs. J. NJ Birmingham entertained
the Link club Friday afternoon at
her home, 121 West Fifth street
Mrs. w. B. Fetterman is entertain
ing the Review club this afternoon
at her home, on North Broadway.
Mrs. Edward c. Finch entertained
party of ten ladies at luncheon, at
the Little Inn, Friday afternoon.
Mrs. J. w. THEM is entertaining the
Talitha Cumi club this afternoon at
her home, COS Randall street.
Mrs. B. F. Dean left Saturday for
her home in Halsey, Oregon, after
visiting with her son, c. o. Dryden.
Mrs. Mark A. Ennis will entertain
the Priscilla club tomorrow afternoon
at her home, sos West Second street
Mrs. Harry Doupe, of Duffer, Ore
gon, is visiting Aberdeen, the guest
of Mrs. w. White, on Essex avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. p. Charett, of Oak
vile. We're in the city last week, visit
ing Mrs. Charett's sister, Mrs. Wayne
Little.
Mrs. w. ]. Robinson entertained
the LAllegro club last evening at
her home. Williams and Sumner
street.
Mrs. Jane E. Haight entertained at
luncheon Thursday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. Charles Cork, on East
Third street
Mrs c. f. Judge will entertain the
members of the Order of Electa next
Thursday evening at her home, sol
Exchange street.
Mrs. T. c. Moulton entertained last
Wednesday afternoon, in honor of
Mrs. M. Rob Stapp, at her home, b03
North F street.
At warmly contested school ell
ection in Cosmopols Saturday, Thorn
as Hagerman was elected director
over J. E. Pulver.
The piling for the foundation of
Bowes Bros. new garage is being driv-
en- by Creech & Walker, at Broad
way and Market street.
The Ladies Aid society of the Trim
ity church will serve tea tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mont
gomery, on Marion street.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Weir arrived
from Seattle Sunday, to attend the
opening of the new theater, which is
named for them, last night.
Mrs. A. w. Middleton entertained
at luncheon Saturday in honor of Mrs.
A. Antrim, of Los Angeles, who is
visiting friends in the city.
S. M. Walker, local manager of
Eilers Music House, returned Sunday
from Tacoma, accompanied by Mrs.
Walker. and they will make Aberdeen
their home.
G. o. Swanson, of Auburn, Wash,
formerly a grocer of Hoquiam, has
purchased the remainder of the stock
of the West G. Slade Grocery Co.,
which he will place on the market
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Holpa and
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pfund entertained
a party of friends last Thursday even
ing at the home of the latter, in hon
or of Mrs. George Grippe, who went
to Portland today to reside.