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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Vanderbilt's Great Rival.

Mr.. Gould's millions now crowd close
to those of Vanderbilt. He is man of
finer texture than the old Commodore
son. He doesn't run to fine houses,
costly stables, and blooded steeds. At
night when he dismisses his operators
from the telegraph offices in his own
house in Fifth avenue, and enters up
in little book the telegraphic receipts
of the various railroads which he owns,
he does not go to a club to carouse, to
banquet to steam up with champagne,
or to a theater; he retires to the recess
es of a peaceful library, and with his
young sons about him, reads the Latin
classics, the world forgetting, but not
only by the world forgot-by large
majority. The next morning early he
has the telegraph doing lightning serv-
vice and he is sending an electric shock
through Wall street as soon as the bulls
and bears come into that field for pas
ture. Mr.. Gould is liberal man, al
though when he makes a bequest he
does not have the information written
in manifold and sent to all the news
papers. The first news New York had
of his gift to the Memphis sufferers of
So, 900 came from Memphis, as did the
news of the second gift of $4,000.
MIR. Gould, being a small man of lit
tie physical prowess, is naturally not
disposed to put himself recklessly in
the way of the horns of the bulls and
the claws of the bears. There are some
men in Wall street, as Mr.. Gould has
reason to know, who wish to resent
their losses with their fists, and are dis
posed to follow Major Selover's exam
pie and to pitch him bodily down into
a convenient area Accordingly Mr..
Gould keeps his Office guarded by
stout Irishman, who prevents the in
trusion of visitors, and he has usually
a private way to get out into the street.
He has, too, it is said, a big Italian
bookkeeper who accompanies him on
many of his business trips about town,
and stands ready to protect his million
aire employer.-M. Y. Cor. st. Louis
Republican.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Standing Armies OF Europe.

THERE can be little question that the
present PROSTATE condition OF conti-
mental trade is in great measure due to
the enormous burdens laid on the people
by the military policy of their rulers.
How heavy these burdens are some de-
tails taken from report lately issued
by the Hungarian ministry will show.
According to this report (the object of
which is to exhibit the relative weak
ness of the tro-Hungarian forces
and advocate an addition to them), the
military strength of Russia consists of
3,O46, 800 men, of whom 600, 900 belong
to the reserve and 2,446, 800 to the
standing army. The regular army of
France comprises 1,6S9,0 soldiers of
all arms, the territorial army ], POS, 600;
total, 2, 2S9, 900, to be increased in 1892
by the addition of 800, 900 reserve men
to 2,723, 900. The German power of all
classes is represented by 1904, 800
men, of whom l, ,076, 200 belong to the
standing army, 307, 200 to the landwehr,
and 62O, 800 to the reserve. Italy has
an army of $4,000, and militia OF
$4,000. In 1892, when the reserve
will number ,O16, 2OO, her total strength
will reach 2,024, 200. Austro-Hungary
possesses a standing army of 800, 900,
iandwehr of 299, ,31S, and a reserve of
95, 900 men; total, 1,194, ,31S. The grand
total of all these forces amounts to 16.-
AL ,91S, the standing armies alone
numbering z, 925, 900. But it must not
be understood that all the latter are
now under arms; at least half of them
are on furlough. They form the first
line, and all would, of course, be at
once called out in the event of a general
war. 1t is nevertheless true that the
great military powers have at their
disposal 100000 men who have
learned, or are now learning, the SOL
dier's art, and are bound to re-enter the
ranks when required. The mind re-
fuses to grasp the full significance OF
these portentious figures; but it may
safely be affirmed that, SO long as these
bloated ornaments are suffered to
exist, Europe can count neither on last
ing commercial prosperity nor on a
| long continuance of peace.-GeneOd
Cor. of Manchester Examiner.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
A Monster Whale.

"When we started from Pier No. l
this morning." said Capt. Al Foster
last night, after he had returned from
his Thanksgiving Goldfish expedition,
"we had on board 128 passengers. The
William Fletcher is not a large boat,
but she could carry this number very
comfortably. Some of them wanted to
run to the south ard; but the weather
was so fine and the water SO smooth
that made up my mind to 60 to east
'ard, thinking we should get better
fishing there. We hove off to Hog Inlet,
and fished for an hour; but though
nearly every one had line over the
side, nobody even got bite. This was
rather discouraging. For three years
no such thing had occurred with me
before, and didn't know what to make
of it. At last hauled up the anchor
and run further to the south. was at
the wheel myself, and we were between
the shores of Sandy Hook and Rocka-
way; and about eight miles southeast
of the Highlands, when l saw a jet of
water rise into the air about half a
mile ahead. 1t was followed by anoth-
er and another of the same kind.
knew at once that it was caused by a
whale, but as the spout was not more
than twelve feet high, 1 thought it a
very small one, as a full-grown whale
usually throws up the water about forty
feet. However, large or small, knew
it would be a curiosity to my passen-
gers. Nobody on board had noticed it
but myself; so, after had pointed it
out to my brother, told him to send
the boys forward to have look at it.
1t was almost dead ahead, and with
very little alienation of the steamer S
course bore directly down upon it.
The whale continued to spout at in
tervals, and though he did not send the
water higher than at first, l began to
think, as l got closer, that he was not
quite so small as ! had supposed. He
frequently threw his body half way out
of the water, and l could see that he
was black. When we were within 8
quarter of mile of him judged that
he was about fifty feet, but the nearer
approached the larger supposed him
to be. At last 1 slackened speed anC
ran very slow toward him. He made
no effort to get out of our way, anc
seemed to be Indifferent as to whether
he came in collision with us or not
The passengers were greatly excited
and wanted to see him still closer; 81
to satisfy them ran on until there wa'
not more than fifteen feet between oul
bow and the whale. Suddenly h
whirled around and swan across ou
bows. Up to that point l had beer
keeping little to one side of him, so a
to pass without touching him, but nov
l saw there was great danger of col
lision, and as the creature rose high il
the water l was able for the first tim
to see nearly his entire length. At tn
very lowest estimate he must hav
measured eighty feet, and some of tn
passengers, good judges of such mat
ters, were satisfied that it was not les
than $50 feet long. Itwas clear that
would never do for us to strike such
monster as that, so / threw the whee
hard-a starboard. and just shaved b
his tail. 1 tell you there were NO
many inches tu spare.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

81 have seen a good many whales in
my time" added the Captain, "but
never one so large as that before. Nor
have ever seen one, until this morn
ing, nearer than half mile from
where l was. The water, Just where
we saw this fellow, was deep, but had
he run in toward the shore on either
side he would soon have been aground.
may say that after this experience we
found other fishing grounds and very
successful, catching a great many cod,
and more blackfsh than l have seen
taken on any excursion l have made
this season. My brother caught one
weighing eight pounds"
Several of the passengers who were
in the William Fletcher corroborate
Captain Fosters story of the whale
N Y Sun
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Afghan Justice.

The method of dispensing justice and
carrying the law into execution in Ca
bul seems to be somewhat primitive,
Judging from the following incident,
which is supplied by a correspondent
of the Lahore paper: In quarrel be-
tween two artillerYmen, and by sort
of accident of a kind that sometimes
happens on purpose, the bayonet of
one man became implanted in the stom-
ach of the other, inflicting wound that
resulted fatally. The friends and rela-
tives of the deceased declared that they
would only be satisfied by the life of
the delinquent being left in their hands,
and according to the usual custom in
such cases the prisoner was made over
to them to do what they liked with him.
1t was Immediately agreed that hang
ing was the most appropriate, and all
the necessary preparations for the GER
emony were completed, when one of
the relatives, more bloodthirsty than
the rest, demanded the privilege of
cutting the unfortunate mans throat.
At this interesting period of the tragedy
the Colonel of the prisoners battery ar
rived on the scene with bag of Rs.
1000, which obtained an instant re-
prieve for the moribund artilleryman.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Qnr Nanng GaMs.
THE FUNNY MANDARIN.

V
There was funny mandarin
Who had funny way,
Of sliding down the balustrade
A dozen times a day.
With arms in air and streamirR hair.
At risk of bone and brain.
Around and round the winding stair
he slid the rail amain.
The "surest" aim may miss the game,
The safest ship go down,
And one mistake will bring to blame
The wisest man in town.
And thus it ran, that daring man,
Who never thought to fail,
At last, in spite of every plan,
Went gliding off the rail.
The servants then, unlucky men,
Began to laugh and grin.
Which, like a lion in its den,
Aroused that mandarin.
Ho. ho!" said he, you laugh at me?
Now. slaves, you each shall slide!"
And when they all had met a fall,
He laughed until he cried.
Palmer Cor, in 81. Nicholas for December
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
ABRIM MORRISON.

Midst the men and things which will
Haunt an old mans memory still,
Drollest. quaintest of them all,
With boy laugh i recall
Good old Abram Morrison.
Irish of the Irishes,
Pope nor priest nor church were hls;
Sober with his Quaker folks,
Merry with his quiet Jokes
On week days was Morrison.
Back and forth to daily meals,
Rode his cherished pig on wheels,
And to all who came to see:
Aisisr srfo for = the P,g ga an Moe,;son MIoe,
Well We loved the tales he told
OF a country strange and old,
Where the fairies danced till dawn:
And the goblin Leprecaun
Looked, We thought, like Morrison.
All his words have perished. Shame
On the sAddle-b bags of Fame,
That they bring not to our time
One poor couplet Of the rhyme
Made by Abram Morrison!
When, on calm and fair Firs, Days,
Ratified down our one-horse chaise
Through the blossomed apple-boughs
To the Quaker meeting-house.
There was Abram MORRISON.
Underneath his hats broad brim
Peered the queer old face of him;
And with Irish jauntiness
Swung the coat tails of the dress
Worn by Abram Morrison.
Still, in memory, on his feet,
Leaning DER the old. high seat,
Mingling with a solemn drone,
Celtic accents all his own,
Rises Abram Morrison.
On his well-worn theme intent,
Simple. child-hke, innocent,
Heaven forgive the half-checked smile
OF our careless boyhood, while
Listening to Friend Morrison!
After half century's lapse,
We are wiser now, perhaps,
But we miss our streets amid
Something which the past has hid,
Lost with AbraIn Morrison.
= Gone forever with the queer
Characters of that old year,
Now the many are as one;
Broken is the mold that run
Men like Abram Morrison.
TohR @. Whittier, In 81. Nicholas for December
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

FoRTY-FoUR and four-tenths per cent.
of the white people who took the yellow
fever during the late epidemic in Men,
phis are said to have died; of the black
people 16 6-10 per cent. died. There
were altogether l ,537 cases of fever and
4S7 deaths, a total death percentage of
81 6-1O
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

Guinea fowls will keep all bugs
and insects of every description off gar
den vines. They will not scratch like
other fowls or harm the most delicate
plant. Their eggs are valuable. and
they lay oftener than the common hen.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

Porous plasters were marked down
to fifteen cents by a Danbury druggist,
yesterday. This is much cheaper than
an undershirt. to say nothing about the
saving in washing. Besides. you al
ways know where eitis.-Danbttry it Nesos.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

What happened was very unexpected,
and it made such an impression on the
Rev. CT aries Grosvenor that he will
remember it to the end of his life.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

Benjamin Franklin wanted the
turkey selected for the emblematical
bird of America instead of the eagle
and this it will be remembered, was a
long, long time before trade dollar
was thought of.-Rochester Herald.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

Never wash raisins that are to be
used in sweet dishes. 1t will make the
pudding heavy. To clean them, wipe
with dry towel.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

"WHAT are the best storiesp Z
THAT depends. When you are tell
ing them, the long ones are; when you
are listening the short ones. ."-Parts-
tan.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Harness Shops.

T. WELLS. saddler and Harness Maker. The best
worlmen employed. and only the best stock used.
All work done under my supervision. North side
Mechanic Street.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

nyou want Q nrst-class Shave, Hair Cut, or Sham
poo. call Robinson's D. X. Shaving Saloon Liberty
Street. A full assortment OF Hair OILS, Pomades and
Hair Restorstives. We also keep the best brand Of
Rasors, and warrant them. Razors honed or ground
70 order. E 7. ROBINSON.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

FALSE HIPS are openly sold in San
Francisco dry goods stores.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

LIGHT literature-Ab bank book with
NO balance.-N. r Telegram.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

ALL the lay preachers in the world
will not make eggs cheap in cold
weather.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Planning Mil.

WELLINGTON PLANNING MILL. Manufacturer
and dealers in Sash. Doors Blinds, Brackets, Bat
tings. Lumber. Shingles, Lath. Cheese and Butter
Boxes Scroll Saving. Matching and Planning done to
,rder. d. L. Wadsworth, Prop. Ofice near rail-
Dad Depot.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Boots and Shoes.

W. q. ASHFORD, Manufacturer and dealer In
Booes and Shoes and all kinds Of nrst class custom
work An work and materials fully warranted. Shop
South side Of Liberty Street, Wellington, o.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Insurance Agent.

R. II. GOODWIN. The Insurance Agent win Be
found ct his once In Husted Bros Boot and Shoe
Store where he win be pleased to see his ol Gus
toners needing anything in his line. Standard com.
snies represented and rates reasonable. Losses
romptly adjusted and paid at his agency,
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

Bring your printing to the Enterprise Once. An
kfnds Of printing done neatly and promptly. once
wsse side Public Square. over Houghton's Drug
Store.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

G. FULLER, Dealer In Fresh and Salt Meats,
DoloGna and Pork Ssu age. Highest market price
paid for Beeves, Sheep Hogs, Hides. Etc Market
south side Lib-rty Street.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18
Livery Stables.

a N YoorI KENT WARMER.
FOOTE q WARNER. Livery and Sale Stable.
rirserclAa tenn and turnouts &C reasonable rates.
once South side Liberty Street.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

Up. EIDr Baker and Grocer. Fresh Bread, Cake
and Pies every day. Also choice and complete as
sortment Of Groceries. Manufactures and sells,
wholesale and retail. Candies and Confectionery.
West side North Main Street.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

A. 9. POWERS Merchant Tailor. fine assort-
ment Of Cloths an. Cassmeres, which will be made
10 order in .he latest styles and at reasonable prices
No. 2 Benedicts Block. up stairs
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

Midst the men and things which will
Haunt an old mans memory still,
Drollest, Quaintest of them all,
With a boys laugh recall
Good old Abram Morrison.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-12-18

J. Il. WIGHT. Dealer in Clocks. Watches. Jewelry.
snverware. Gold Pens, Etc. Shop in Houghton's
Drug Store.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-12-11
CLOTHING.

AH oar customers sag hare by far tie largest and best
stock Of Clothing hey IN his tocn and ,ce ,cU
guarantee our prices JoC any and all othe1 Dealers
Over toat- for Men, Youths and Children.
tstcrs for Men, Youths and Children
Over Coats for Men n s245
The best Over Coata a $1,000 ever offered
Mems Suts........... .froms up.
Youths Sut--.......... go
Boy. School Suits. 800 up
Chdcns School Suits. up
Our Youths Boys and Chldrcn all Of celebrated Rochester
make, equal to any merchant tailoring done.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-12-11
BOOTS AND SHOES.

MEMS Handmade Kip Caf and Grain Boots---each pair
warranted
I'm immense assortment Of all grades, kinds and styles for
Men and Boys.
Lad'es, Misses and Chdrens' at lorer prices Than any
other Store IN toacn
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-12-11
NOTIONS.

kd Castor Buck Sheep. Berlin and wooned Glove
Our make of awoo Ladi Gents Mes and Chdrens' Hose
silk Handkerchief. .from1 cents up
AlIinen Handkerchief. up
Collar and Cufs.
Iadics' Tie nd Bows.
Collar and Cuff.
Trimming Silks Sains and Veycs.
Corets' Corscs Cor-ets for Millions.
Lace Collars.
Lace Ties.
Barb and Fu aud all the latest novelties extensive line suit.
able for Holiday presents,
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-12-11

DIR Y GOODS.

We haze hand tW and complete assortment as
any exclusive DRY GOODS STORE IN Ctntre cotnf.
and at prices that cannot be anderSOld.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-12-11
LADIES' HATS, ETC.

Ldd'es' Hats, including Millinery Of all kinds.
hna ShdcLS, hnit Hoods, .Scar1s MiHons Leogin0s
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-12-11

Silks, Satins Vevets, Cashmeres,
Brilliantines, Satteens, Alpacas,
MOhairs, Knckerbockers, Mommies,
And all the styles of Dress Goods n market
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-10
L'EXODE DES NEGRES DE.
Want LIE CONGRESS.

lie triste, ezode des negres au
Kansas devait attirer l'attention
du Congress. ct il en- a etc, en- effet
fortement question au senat ct a
la chambre. Naturellement les
republicans encouragents cette en-
treprise. Les negres ne leur SER
vent plus au Sud !; lis teEtent de
les ressemblerdans quelque coin
du territoire della republieue pour
s,y assurer une majorite fen leur
favour. De Ia la tendresse, fort
interessee, qu'ils temoignent actu-
element a cette malheureuse race.
Nous voyons NJ. ingalls,, au senat,
NJ. Garfield a la chambre, propo-
ser de voter 100000 ponr yenir
au secours des noirs reduits a la
deiniere detrcsse par suite de leur
maladroite emigration.
Dtautres demandent unc en-
quote pour etudier Ia situation ct
Sc rendre compte des motifs de ce
malheureux exode. 81 renquete
est honnetement faite, nul doute
qnuee lle SRd.n,jtn'ja. pre@yee
nv a dams tout celia qu'une machl-
nation politique qui peut avolr les
plus tristes consequences pour les
malheureuse dupes des republi-
Gains. lie Sud en- peut soffrir =
mais les negres en- souffriront bien
plus encore. Heureusement, III
lusion ne peut etre de Tongue du-
rec. II y bon nombre de nolrs
egares au Kan as ou bien Sc tral-
nant peniblement sur la route qul
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-10
E. Montagne, .jr.
PARISH SURVEYOR
LAND AGENT.
+. GA bbeville, La.-febS 6m
Sherif's s Sale.
SI,OTE OF LOUISIANA
Parish Court,
Parish Of East Baton Rouge,
No. 1924.
David e. Garig
Parish Court
Parish Of East Baton Rouge.
No. 1924.
David & Garig
Tellesfore Babin.

Asasf SilCSlOlc DdUlU.
by virtue of a writ of feri
iaclas issued in the above entitled
and numbered SUIT, and to me di
rected, from the Honorable Court
aforesaid, | have seized and will
expose to public sale, in front Of
the Courthouse door of this par.
ish, on
Saturday, the 2lst day Of June,
1879,
between the hours of IL o'clock
a. M. and 4 o'clock p. M, and con-
tinuing from day to day if neces-
Isary, al! the rights, titles, interests
and demands Of the defendant, in
and to the following described
property, seized to satisfy said
writ, to wit:
One hundred and twenty-five
and one.half N25a) acres of land
In the east quarter of section one.
township twelve, south of range
three east.
Terms of sale, cash, with benefit
OF appraisement.
Given under my hand officially,
this 10th day of May 1879.
G. b. SHAW,
Sher;T.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-10
OU EN- EST LA CONVEN-
TION.

/
Ce nest pas une petite affair,
que de confectionner une constitu
ton, tout un corps de lois devan
diriger un Etat ct tout en- ayan
lair de n'avoir encore rien fait
car jusqu'ici ellie ma rien fait de
deiinitit, la convention a reelle
ment beaucoup travaille.
Natulellement chacun de ses
membres y arrivait avec des idees
preconcues, avec les projects que
lul avaient sugger6s ses aptitudes,
Ia nature de ses etudes on de sea
occupations. Ces idees, ces pro-
jets, il avaitle droit de les formu.
Ter en- resolutions. en- dGcrets. en-
ordonnances quill prtsentait a l'as-
semb!ee.
Comment Sc reconnaitre au mi
lieu de ce d6luge de propositions
81 etrangeres les unes aux autres,
ct quelquefois 81 contradictoires ]?
On nomma Get effet une ouin-
zalne de comites don't chacun fut
charge d'etudier, qui les questions
Gle suffrage, qui les questions de
taxes, qui les questions du judi
claire, qui les questions de la
dctte, etc. Toutes les differentes
propositions soumises a rassemblee
iurent communicates a tel GU tel
comite particulier, saiyant la ma
turc palticulierc du sujjet qu'elles
traitaient chaque comite fut char
ge de les etudier, de les coordop-
ner, de rejeter lei ce quill = await
de mauvais, de prcndre Ia ce quill
y await de bon, den composer un
ensemble que ION pourrait reunir
sous un seul titre, ct den faire un
rapport a lassemblee.
Aujourd hui presque toutes les
propositions ont etc faites, presque
.outes etudleds ct degrees. Les
rois quarts des rapports sont
'rets, ct nous pouvons affirlner que
es trayaux definitils de lassem-
,lec, les votes des articles de la
constitution, won't commencer. La
emaine prochaine, la convention
'ffrira des seances fort interes-
antes. s.-Propagateur.