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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16
Memphis Leads in Murders.
From the New York World.

AOAb SAAS ANS" OAA III
Frederick l.. Hoffman has compiled
for the Spectator an AIRY of murder
figures, of interest to insurance men.
which how that $500 persons, more
than 1,500 of whom were ONE met
death at the hands of their fellow HUI
man beings in 1918 in this country. This
is almos our highest murder rate of
record: the 10-year average of 1901
1913 is 10 per 100. 600. against 40 in 1884,
1899.
Chime statistics are. as the Spectator
says. notoriously misleading, and they
are rather more so in this country than
i'm western Europe. Still. for some of
the larger cities the figures are fairly
complete. 1t will certainly please and
probably surprise most New York peo-
pie to know that their city had. both
in 1913 and in a period of years pre-
ceding. a rate considerably lower than
the general average.
The recent rate in London has been
90 per 100000, lower than any American
city: in Berlin 2. a trifle less than Mil
waukee, at the honor end OF our list;
in Paris 3.5. about like Minneapolis or
Hartford. Then New York. SIS;
but beyond that. Cincinnati, 10.7: ST.
Louis. 1919; Charleston. 30.6; Memphis,
5S.3. Indeed. for 1913 the Memphis rate
rose to GS-34 times that of Berlin, IL
times that Of New York and eight
times tee general average of Ameri-
can cities.
Our rate is greatest in cities with a
large negro population. But it is every
where disgracefully high. If Newark.
Rochester and Milwaukee can get along
with a homicide rate like that of Paris
or Berlin. why cannot Boston and New
York? Unfailing punishment might
help inculcate respect for the law.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16

st. Johns. n. r. Special: Relief for
the destitute inhabitants OF the barren
Labrador region has been undertaken
by the New Foundland government and
the steamer. Kyle. is now p%loughing
her way through h ice laden waters
off the Laborador coast. The Kyle is
carrying a cargo of provisions to Sand
wich bay which is about 100 miles north
of Battle Harbor. where Or. Wilfrid L.
Grenfell maintains his mission sta
ton and hospital.
The Kyle was chartered by the gov
after word had been received
from DR.. Grenfell and others of the
serious conditions prevailing in Labra-
dor. Because the coast was choked with
ice as late as August 1, with resultant
low temperatures on land, the cod and
other large fish were too torpid to mesh
in the nets or take bait, the smaller
fish held far off shore, potato plants
did not appear above the ground and
h berry crop was practically a fail
ure. The people had nothing to live
on but bread and tea. There was a
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16

ly with Greek customers. The moment
a customer talks with a boy. trust
les crowd around to listen. No truth
car be gotten from the boys concerning
their age, their work or their pay. To
avoid the arm of the truant officer, no
Greek bound boy confesses to fewer
than IL years. They are ignorant Of the
rights and rewards of labor in this
country, and are told that, If they leave
their work, they will be arrested. Even
their letters nome are read and CEN
sored. The effects of this servitude on
the boys are shocking. They miss all
schooling. and wears may elapse before
they get their eyes open.
The study of English is the first step
toward emancipation. but where work
is constant they miss even this chance,
and young men will be found who ave
been shining shoes for years and feel
no ambition for anything else. The
physical .ravages of such work and con-
flnement are appalling.
Through this peephole we glimpse
one secret Of the immigrants skyrock-
ct commercial rise. Behold Stephanos,
landed 10 years 6 without a
drachma, and now draws a cool thous-
and a month from his business n is
one of our solid men.
Wonderful" exclaims the innocent
American. What stuff there must he
in him! Shows, too. that the country
is still full of good chances" The fact
is, the worthy Stephanos Tolls on the
backs of a hundred unseen bootblacks,
who are being ruined that he may pros
per. When one considers how merciless-
ly the immigrant landlord. banker. sa-
loon keeper. contractor, or employment
agent hoodwinks and fleeces his help
less fellow countrymen, certain of the
successes" one hears of DE- not seem
so remarkable, after all.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16
London New. Note.

Not before in the history of the present
war. and perhaps never before in it's his
tory. did the Bank OF England report a
weekly increase in gold holdings which
matched the increase reported last Thurs
day. The amount OF that increase was
1913. 100000; 1t brought total gold holdings
to $Ss7. 600, 900. The week after war broke
cut the banks gold holdings were $13s,-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16
A REGULAR customar.

A Clergyman. having performed the
dertook to write out the usual certifi-
cate. but being in doubt as to the day
of the month. he asked:
This is the 9th. il 1t not?"
why. parson.'' said the blushing
bride. you do all my marrying, and
you ought to remember that this 10
oNiy the third"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16
An Uncomfortable Pleasure

Are you in. Washington on bust
ness?"
Partly on business and partly on
pleasure" replied the visitor. II could
not conquer my desire to come and see
whether the rumors hat they've ac-
tually got our congressman hard at
work are true"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16
Not So Favorable.

What do you think of the location
they have selected for the new rail-
road terminal, Mrs. Nurich?"
Il haven't given much thought to it,
but l heard by husband say it's a per
feet sight
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16

YOUR OWu DRUGGIST WILL TELL. YOu
Try Murine .1yo Remedy for Red. Weak, Watery
Just Eye comfort. Write for Book OF the Eve
By mail Free. Murine Eye RcmeC.y Co. CHICAGO
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16

It has been estimated that every
square mile of the ocean is inhaD-
tied by 12o. 0o0 900 living things.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16

When a man places his bubble OF
greatness on exhibition there is al
ways somebody who wants to stick a
pin In 1t.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16
improved Circumstances.

improved VNTcUnStdUCe0.
II understand that the Twobbles
have decided to move into q more
fashionable apartment house."
Eyes. They are doing that ON the
strength of the fact that Mr.. Twobblee
has recently been let in on the gToun1
floor of a new enterprise"
To Be Expected.
i've been reading Shakespeare.
Hadn't Hamlet q dogs life?"
well. wasn't he a Great Dane7"
Try to be content with what "
have is some trial.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16

The homely girl can't afford to keep
her domestic abilities under cover.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-12-16

The only sure thing about a sure
for anything is that it isn't.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
TO HAVE MUSEUM OF
SCANDINAVIAN ART

MINNEAPOLIS, April 22.-That
the 18th of May centennial celebra-
tion of the constitution of Norway,
at the state fair grounds, May 16, II
and 10, preparations for which cover
a period Of four years, may. leave a
lasting monument, it is planned that
any surplus of funds shall be used as
a nucleus to establish museum of
Scandinavian art, literature and his
tory at the University of Minnesota.
For this purpose Norwegians
throughout the northwest are urged
to send to the Office Of the executive
committee, Mcknight building Mime
apolis, or bring to the celebration
books, manuscripts or diaries relat-
ing to the stormy times when Nor
ways freedom was in the balance.
mementoes of the Eidsvold convention,
which framed the constitution now
giving Norway her freedom.
Committees are at work in both
Minneapolis and st. Paul soliciting
money to aid in carrying out a local
program that will represent fttingly
the hospitality Of the twin cities to
the Norwegians Of the country who
have paid the compliment Of select
ing this point for their great national
celebration, which is to correspond to
the one. in Norway on the same date.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
NATURE TAKERS OUTDONE:
BIRD BRINGS FIRE HOME

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April pa
sparrow that emulated "Thomas A
Edison, Jr," and discovered way to
warm it's toes during a recent cold
snap, is blamed for the destruction of
a barn belonging to L. O. Walden OF
Wilmington, Houston county. A re-
port on the fire received by State
Fire Marshall C. E. Keller says that
the sparrow with the cold feet pluck
ed a live ember from a bonfire and
carried it to it's nest in the ewes of
the Walden barn. The ember set fire
to the nest and the fire destroyed the
arm with loss Of $3.50. The state
authorities are advised that an indict-
ment for arson against the sparrow
will not lie, and Mr.. Keller said that
he probably will drop the case.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
INDIANS ON A LONG
PONY RIDE TO CAPITAL


BILLINGS, Mont, April 22.-Red
Fox, Three Irons and White Horse,
fulblooded Grow Indians, who are rid
ing from their reservation to Wash
ington and New York on a dual mis-
sion for their tribe, have reached
Cheyenne and are now on their way
to Denver. From there they will strike
due east.
The messengers are riding their own
ponies and expect to reach the capital
in the early summer. They carry a
letter to President Wilson from Cover
nor S. V. Stewart of Montana and
while in Washington will present the
views of the Grow tribe on the pro:
posed opening of the reservation to
settlement. -
They will oppose any plan by which
the Indians would be deprived of a
share of the receipts should the .unal-
lotted lands be sold. From Washing
ton they will go on to New York to
interview the International board of
the Y. M. C. A. in an effort to obtain
an association for their reservations.
All three are college graduates.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
WANT NE ING
AT NOR THEIR
Lake STOPPED
Protest Against Licenses to
Commercial Fishermen in
KabetOgema.
OTHER LAKES HAVE +
BEEN ssFISHED OUT
Namakin and Rainy Depleted of
Whiteish, Pike. and
Sturgeon.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily. :. :s.sj:.ss.. ~ Il
Protests over the granting Of state
licenses to fish in the.waters of Kabe-
togema lake with pond nets for the
market and over the depicting of the
waters Of Namakin and Rainy Lake
of white6sh, pike and sturgeon
through past commercial fishing oper-
atoms are going forward to Fred B.
Myer Of Biwabik, range member of
the state game and fish commission.
The commercial fishing licenses in
Kabetogema lake have been granted
to William Randolph, Bowman Bros,
and other fishermen on the ground
that Kabetogema lake is international
water by the state game and fish COM
mission. This contention is disput-
ed by many north country residents,
who declare that Kabetogema lake is
not international water and that there
fore the state game and fish commits
sion has no right to grant commercial
fishing licenses there.
It is alleged that the operations of
fishermen netting for the market has
almost completely depleted Namakin
and Rainy lake of whitefsh, pike and
sturgeon and that if netting is allow
ed on the scale it is at present being
undertaken on Kabetogema that lake
will also be depleted Of these varieties
Of fish in a short time. Kabetogema
is now easily reached over the rail-
road Of the Virginia & Rainy Lake
company from this city and by an ex-
cellent wagon road from Ray station.
The fishermen at present working
there are using pond nets and are
making big catches which are shipped
over the line of the Canadian North
ern to various markets. The lake has
grown in favor as an outing spot and
many sportsmen in this city and in
towns along the line Of the Duluth
Winnipeg & Pacific protest against
commercial fishermen being licensed
to net in Kabetogema.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
Big NEE Ting
FOR FARMERS

To help the farmers of this part
of the state solve their agricultural
problems, an important meeting has
been arranged for the. Roosevelt
school auditorium at 2:3O p. m. Sat
urday.
The speakers, experts in their line,
will tell what can be raised on the
farms here to make the most money.
The meeting is free and all farmers
interested are urged to attend. Among
the speakers will be Professor Johns
rud of the agricultural department of
the Virginia public schools, Superin-
tendent Dickinson of the Duluth &
Iron Range demonstration farm,
County Agricultural Agent Van
Wagenen, Professor Chapman of the
poultry division Of the state agricul-
turaT school,, A. B. Hostetter, district
agricultural agent, and others.
Following each address, which will
be illustrated with charts and pic
lures, the farmers and gardeners will
have the opportunity to ask any ques-
tions they desire. Special features
have been arranged for the boys and
girls.
The Commercial club of Virginia is
taking a lively interest in the meet
ing and has arranged to give it wide
publicity.
Friday evening at 7:3O a special
home gardening meeting will be held
at the Roosevelt school for the stu
dents and parents. Mr. Hostetter
will give an illustrated lecture on
home gardening.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
INDIANS Ant TO
J. Be /: / llDEP E,lNDENT
Believe They Should Own Their
Property and Be Given
Citizenship.
From Wednesdays Daily.

trom Wednesdays Daily. .
WASHINGTON, April %. A large
majority Of the Indians believe that
they should be given their property
and made independent of the Indian
bureau Of the government. This
statement was made today by Secre-
tary Lane Of the interior department,
as the result of letters he sent. to rep
resentative Indians. throughout the
country, asking them questions con
corning certain phases of the Indian
problem. II The letters were sent to
three Indians at each Of the more than
hundred reservations and agencies,
the men. addressed being the most
intelligent and progressive members
Of the race. The questions asked were:
"Do you think it would be good
thing for you to have your property
and be independent of the Indian bu-
reau?
"What reasons have you for think
ing so? =
"What one thing should the govern
ment do for the Indian it is not now
doing?"
While a large majority of the 275
who responded answered the first
question in the affirmative, a great
difference of opinion developed among
the writer's as to what proportion of
the various tribes are ready for i'm
mediate citizenship and independence,
and as to what the governments
policy should be toward those who
are not prepared for citizenship.
In answer to the third question
asked by Secretary Lane, the unani-
nifty of opinion expressed is remark
able. Practically all of the writer's
say, in effect, that the government
should do more to teach the Indians
practical and scientific methods of
farming and stock raising. One In
dian from Minnesota pleads that; the
Indian bureau should do for the Indi-
ans of the state what the state gov
eminent is doing for the white farm
ers in instruction and demonstration.
A large portion Of the writer's pro-
tested against the segregation of In
dian children in Indian schools, de-
claring that the present system of
education teaches the young Indian
only the language and vices. of white
civilization and urges that Indian chill
dren should be educated in the public
schools where they come into close
contact with white children.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
DAYTON'S CITY MANAGER PLAN.

Those interested in municipal everywhere will
be interested the first report of the bureau of municipal
search at Dayton Ohio which has covering
first three months of the city managers of office.
Three months is limited time in which make record but
the city at Dayton has done just that He has
ee revoonzed the municipal and accounting departments
He has started system of inspection which has developed
of leaks that have been stopped and he gotten
forty distinct that designed to make Dayton better
governed and economically governed city.
is too early of to the of the
manager plan Dayton WHOLE but it keeps up
for the next months that has made in the past three the
showing the year will be distinct
ager plan
Hundreds country are watching the ex-
perience of Dayton Henry Waite is city there
salary of $4,000 year. He formerly engineer
in Cincinnati and he has made study Of civic problems and
reputation executive.
Everybody will admit that the city manager plan
theory but there general interest how will out
in practice the broad lines undertaken at Dayton
If Daytons makes good he will revoluonize the NUM-
cpal of hundreds of cities within the
next decade
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
COUNTY FARM WORK FOR THE RANGE.

The Duluth newspapers advocating county work farm
for the rather than further improvements to the county
jail in Virginia and their point is well TAKEN range work
farm could here useful has the
Duluth However, the thing the range country needs
far this immediate section is concerned is to rid itself
era evils that prolific increasing it's jail poulaon One of
them is the blind pig evil which despite all that has been said
and done still hourshes practically community
is responsible for large share of it's jail population and that
the county jail at Duluth we'll.
is true that repairs badly needed at the county build
ng but day the will have courthouse of it's
it be located here and then with bit of remodeng
present county building would make very acceptable city hall
something that issue the last municipal election
paign.
The work farm idea is good for the however, There
is ample for such institution to do big
it deserving Of Virginia SHOULD not allow Du
uth to work for securing such institution than she does
herself She should not selfish squabbe it's
location This city afford to be magnanmous with it's
neighbours The farm should be located centrally possible
of 1t will be useful institution long after the
and future county buildings it's Immediate esab
shment would make difference plans for reodeng the
county building it would be for every interest
payer concerned.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
CHURCH FOR INVALIDS
AT ROCHESTER, MINI

ROCHESTER, Mimi, April o.
Invalids and convelescents may go tt
the new Baptist Church Of Rochester
just completed, and which will be de.
Dictated next Sunday at the conclusion
Of services to be held each day of the
present week.
Peculiarly adapted to a church is
this mecca of the afflicted who need
surgical aid, a runaway provides easy
access to the church auditorium for
wheel chairs. Also, there is room to
be kept open every day for the &C.
commodation of visitors to the city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
MINES SLOW in
STARTING. WORK
From Wednesdays Daily.

NASHWAUK, Minn., April ~
Mining operations in general in this
vicinity are a little slower than usual
at this time of the year, preparatory
to the ore shipping season, which is
expected will commence as soon as
navigation on the Great Lakes is
open.
The Quinn Mining company, open
ed year ago by Butler Bros, strip.
ping contractors, will work extensive
Iy this season, it is stated, with two
shovels, and preparations for a large
shipment of ore are under way. Ru-
NOR has it that the concern will erect
washing plant in the near future.
The Hawkins Mining company, the
largest mine and heaviest shipper for
number of years here, has laid up
its shovels and locomotives for re-
pairs, but it is expected the mine will
resume operations soon. The COM
pany's big concentration is being Civ
en- general overhauling for the sea-
sons work.
The Crosby mine, one of the village
mainstays, is working at present with
about thirty men underground. It is
stated that the company will build a
concentration.
The Person mine has closed and it
is not known whether the mine will
operate this season.
The LaRue mine has a small force
at work building a new concentration.
and it. is expected that as soon as
navigation opens shopping will COM
mence from its open pit.
All the mines in this vicinity are
hampered greatly with ore containing
sand, and the expectations are that
all properties here will soon be run in
connection with COMMENTATORS to rid
the ore Of sand and other mixtures,
to increase its percentage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
A CREED.

Faith in him who calls me friend,
Faith in what is sweet and clean;
Faith that just around the bend
All is peaceful and serene.
Faith that after care and strife
Come the happy days of rest;
Faith that everything in life
Really happens for the best.
This my faith and this my shield
'Gainst the arrows of .distrust;
Much of justice is concealed
In what seems to be unjust.
Now what seems dismal way
That alone Pm forced to tread
may come to see some day
Is a glorious path instead.
Undisturbed by petty wrongs,
Undismayed by what is mean,
Though the false attracts the throngs
Though the multitude unclean,
Though at times l stand alone,
Though I'm oft misunderstood
Faith l still would keep and own
In the decent and the good.
Detroit Free Press
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-04-24
THE VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE
WAR AS "A LAST RESORT.

to be Mexico, and at this writing the tone Of
the indicates distinctly that that the general trend o the
situation it is comforting to know that it measure
undertaken last resort and the face Of
that admitted of no other solution
It is all very we'll to talk of how easy going to be to teach
Mexico her lesson and predict that invasion of Mexico
is undertaken it will be merely holiday outing the
American troops but relic of other days would
have been infinitely better if might have kept of it
Mexico This the day Of the lingo and he making the
of it, of course. -. 1855 >~;>- r. = 49,
Nevertheless there satisfaction in knowing that
citizens of nation that its flag that holds
onal honor sacred and that will fight for it equipped
to do so if it must - - -. .>+.:
Almost every American is first class fighting man. AS
nation have been put to the test before and have
rated that 30 days raise and addition
regular troops of citizen odiery that efficient
the best trained and drilled soldiers of the nations of world
which still maintain large standing armies We have the
have had and better prepared fight today
than before national history The conquest of the
cities of Mexico and it's seapor require much effort
there vast interior Mexico where live strange
barbaric people that will not conquer quickly
little loss of blood.
surely suffer- Let hope that in teaching Mexico the lesson
she deserves and which have reluctantly about it will
be accomplished with little loss of life soldiers sail
possible that it will be ended possible and that
it will restore Mexico the peace which her soldiers
have been unable after several eutory
strife and bloodshed.