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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30

The brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire
men is an order numbering over 200
members in the United States and Canada,
whose object is to unite railroad employees
in common interest, in no way conflict
ing with that of their employers. They
provide for the necessities of families of
their order left, by loss of the husband and
father, without support. And to instill
into their minds an ambition to reach the
highest manhood, they sustain q menthly
duplication, called the Fireman's Maga-
zine, in which is inculcated the sentiments
embraced in their pledge to sobriety, self.
respect, and every quality that shall CON-
mend them to the confidence of those with
whom they come in contact and insure
the greater safety of the public whose lives
and personal security is SO largely in their
keeping.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30

ingenious instrument: is in use to re-
cord automatically the duration of sun
shine through the dav. 1t consists of
q glass globe hung within a hemispher-
ical cup of slightly greater diameter,
the cup being lined with strip of
paper covered with stencial ink. The
globe is entirely exposed upon the
roof, and. while the sun. is shining, acts
as n burning glass, and causes a con-
tinuous line to be made upon the paper.
This line will be broken, however, as
often as the suns light is obscured by
clouds, and thus a record Of the smount
of nshine for the day will be OBJ
tain ID.
NJ. Meride has shown the French
Academy a new alimentary substance,
called nutricine. Raw meat, freeI from
bones aud tendons, is passed into suit
able machines with nitrogenized food
substances-such as bread, etc.-which
abs ,rb its water, and perhaps firm
organic combinations with it. The
whole is dried in the air or over a
mildly-heated stove, and then pulver-
lied and sifted. The powder obtain,
is gray or yellowish in color, and ha-
an agreeable taste. With fats, albumen
or gummed water, solid cakes or cubes
may be make of it, to be afterwards
made into soups, sauces, etc. The SUBJ
stance is very nutritive, and keeps in
degfitely if not exposed to moisture CT
too great heat.
The combined force of the steam
engines of the world is estimated at
46, ,000, 900 horse power. This is con-
sidered equal to about twic, the avail
able working power of the entire human
population of the globe.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
John B. Coughs New Book, "Sun-
shine and Shadow"

Ever since it became known that John
B. Cough was engaged in writing a new
book, its appearance has been watched for
with intense interest. 1t has recently been
published, and the enormous sales afford a
striking instance of the success that is sure
to be awarded to really good work. AL
though only just published, the twenty
sixth thousand is already printed; and this
fact alone is worthy of notice, for a book
which sells like this must be one of extra
ordinary interest.
Sunshine and Shadow is indeed a re-
markable book by remarkable man. Mr.
Coughs recollections of his own expert
ence have made him ever ready to lend a
helping hand to others, and the very nature
of his life-work has brought him into close
contact with poverty, crime, destitution
and vice, and he has listened to life-his-
tories of the most thrilling nature, and
witnessed scenes that testify anew to the
old adage, " Fact is stranger than Fiction"
Some of the saddest and most pathetic
incidents ever told are narrated in the
present work, and the readers eyes will
fill in spite of himself at the power of Mr..
Coughs pathos in describing scenes that
have come under his personal observation.
In point Of paper, printing, binding, and,
above all, beautiful and costly illus,ra-
tions, we have not seen its equal in many
day. 1t is superbly illustrated with
magnificent full page engravings, engraved
in the highest style from original designs
by F. o. c. barley, Frederick Dielman,
and other famous artists. The magnificent
steelplate portrait of Mr.. Cough was en-
graved from photograph taken expressly
for this purpose, and will be highly priced
by tens of thousands who have listened to
his eloquence.
We advise our readers to buy Sunshine
and Shadow" at the first opportunity. They
can, in our opinion, much better afford to
dispense with a dozen other books than
not possess this.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
From Huntington.
HUNTINGTON, Dee. "a, 1SS

HUNTINGTON, ice. -, 1851.
This is a winter of business.
Pleasure parties are numerous end many
have learned to sing I'VE wont go home till
morning"
Nessrs. Brillen &c Zaxhammer, with O
splendid portable saw mill are making things
neely.
Our grist mill will operate soon.
The morals OF our town have reached q
weekly dancing school.
Our esteemed townsman Dea W. F. Chap.
man Is reported seriously i'll.
Many pleasant gatherings were enjoyed
Christmas day.
Mrs. \. j. Sage is spending the holidays
with her children at Denniscn University,
Granville, o.
Each Of cur churches elected officers for
its Sundays chool last Sunday.
To write local news and pay the taxes ii
imposes Oh our memory is truly double
burden. 8.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
Scientific Miscellany.

Not the least promising application
of the new luminous paint is found in
the production of a safety lamp for coal
miners. 1t is said to give light enough
for practical use, and as it contains no
fire or heat, it is evident that its use Is
absolutely free from risk. By means Of
this form of lamp, in connection with
blasting by compressed air, fire and
the attendant danger of exploding gas
might be ruled out, and the most
dangerous mines be made quite safe.
The outside fibre of the cocoanut s
now used for shoe heels, and is said To
be good substitute for leather.
An ingenious Frenchman has devils
ed Il game for facilitating the study of
geography by children. 1t CONSISTS of
n large planisphere map of the globe,
accompanied by numerous objects rep
resenting animals, Plants, flags, cos
tunes, towns and landscapes. These
objects, of painted cardboard, stand
upright when the small Inscription ac-
companying them is folded back, and
each one bears, moreover a number
corresponding to one on the map. Plac-
ing each in its proper position, the
child quickly becomes familiar with the
subjects illustrated; If it be plant he
knows the place which produces 1t, and
It's use; if a town, he knows its popula-
tion, position, etc. The new game has
rec, ivei the approval of the Paris So
,i-ty Of geography.
DR.. Muller, of Geneva, has made a
ia which he estimates the
of plant species existing on the
globe to reach a minimum total of
100000.
A grea. telescope lens, nearly 30
inches in diameter, is being flushed for
the Paris Observatory.
At the Greenwich Observatory a very
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
Our Fire Engine.

A trial OF our fire engine was made on
North Main street on Christmas day. 1t
was not an entire success, owing to the fact
that it had not been used for about three
years, and the valves were too dry to do
good work. The engine was entirely over
hauled by an experienced machinist, and
he pronounces it very fine one, no part
showing any evidence of wear. After a
few trials it was made to throw a stream to
the height of the Touring mill. The pump
cylinders are inches in diameter, which
makes it one of the largest hand fire
engines made. There is nothing about it
that shows inferiority to a new machine
except little soiling Of the paint and var
nish. The purchase certainly shows wis
dom and economy on the part of the
Council, and is, We think. good beginning
toward securing the town against the dan
gers of fire. The Council were hardly
called upon to make defense against the
adverse criticisms of a few individuals who
have formed their opinion of the engine,
not from knowledge of its value and effi-
cheney, but from appearances only. We
have no doubt that time and use will
satisfy us all that the investment was a
good one. Wellington has certainly de-
layed providing herself with means of
protection against fire much longer than
most towns of her size, and we hope this
is but beginning of measures that will
put us alongside the most enterprising
towns of the State in this regard, as we are
already in many others. A few thousand
dollars invested in providing us with the
Holly system of water works we have no
doubt would return us a large interest on
the investment A committee who had |
the matter under investigation found that
q sum not to exceed $4,000 would secure |
US water supply, stationary engine and
pump, water mains, hydrants, hose, ETC.,
sufficient to give rs avery complete system |
for our present necessities and for many |
years to come. Some of our most promi- |
nent citizens have expressed themselves in
favor of such an improvement, and are in |
favor of the Council taking the necessary |
steps to get permission to tax, with
view to accumulating a fund for this pur-
pose. Such fund could be raised in five
to ten years without perceptibly increasing
the burdens of tax payers, and the town
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
The Growth of the Farmers Al.
lance.

This new farmers movement is attract
ing wide spread attention among farmers
both East and West. The Publisher of The
Western Rural has secured the organiza
ton of National Alliance which through
its Secretary is sending out hundreds of
charters authorizing the organization OF
local Alliances in ali parts Of the country.
For Full particulars about the movement
send for free cnpy of The Western Rural,
Chicago. The Rural is boldly advocating
measures for the purpose of preventing the
adulteration of the food products of our
country. This adulteration Is not only fraud
ulcnt, but is threatening the health of our
people, and is destructive to legitimate pro-
duction and trade. The Rural expects to
accomplish this together with other reforms
which will nc of great benefit to agriculture,
through this organized effort We will CLUB
the Rural VITA The ENTERPRISE, making the
d. ice for both $500.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30

THE Cincinnati Enquirer, though not of
our political faith, it must be confessed is
one Of the fairest in its treatment of its
political opponents, and of all public ques-
tions, Of any Democratic sheet in the
country. Even the New York World must
yield the palm to it for enterprise and
ability. No paper has a more able corps
of correspondents, and the intelligence and
advanced ideas of morals and civilization
and political questions to which they give
utterance cannot fail to give tone and
character TO the large number who daily
peruse its pages.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
Spread the Good News.

AS family medicine and tonic, there
is no remedy at present giving such
universal satisfaction, and effectIng S"
many astonishing curer, as Electric
Bit,ers. Our druggists report lively
demand for them, at times being unable
to supply the many calls. All Bilious
Attacks, Stomach, Liver and Kidney
Comp aints, Diabetes and Gravel, read
lily yield to their curative qualities.
Sold by all druggists, at fifty cents per
bottle. 1l-6m<C)
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
Good Advice.

If you keep your stomach, liver and
kidneys in perfect working order, you
will prevent and cure by far the greater
part of the ills that aifi.ct mankind l.
this or any section. There is no
medicine known that will do this as
quick Y or surely as ParkeI's Ginger
Tonic, which will secure perfectly
natural action OF these important organs
without interfering in the least with
your daily duties.-See adv. To-;
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
NEW YORK, Dec. 81, 1850.

ANEW \ 1ONN1 1INOs n, IO-Vs
From our own Correspondent.
Again Christmas greeting is in order,
and RADIx wishes the merriest and
happiest possible time to each and every
one of his readers. Such lovely weather
for shopping was never before seen, at
such q conveni, mt season, nor were
there ever more beautiful things to be
shopped for. The streets OF NV York
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
NEW BOOK S

Bible Gallery-Illustrated by Gustave Dore
Life ami Words of Christ.
Oxford Bibles for Teachers.
The Standard Poets, in illustrated editions.
Emerson's Essays.
Macaulcy's Essays vols.
Macauley's History of England-5 vols.
Biblical Things not Generally Known.
Yesterdays with Authors--Jas. T. Fields.
Female Sovereigns.
The Great Conversers-Matthews.
Words, their Use and Abuse-Ma,thews.
Cheering Words for the Masters Workers.
The Years that are Told-Rose Porter.
Son. and SiRh-Rose Porter.
Unto the Third and Fourth Generation.
Old Creole Days-G. W Cable.
Woman ind Charlotte Yonge.
The Undiscovered Country-Howells.
The Danbury Boon-Bailey.
Tour OF the World in 50 Days-Jules Verne.
The Peterkin Papers-Lucretia p Hale.
Jolly Fellowship-F. r. Stockton.
What Might Have Been Expected-Same.
Rudder Grange-Same.
Jack and Jill-Louisa NJ. Alcott
Hans Brinker-Mary Mapes Dodge.
On.
Odd or Evcn-Mrs. A. ID. +. Whitney.
One Cent-Rose Hawthorne Lathrop.
That Lass o. Lowrie's-Mrs. Burnett.
Familiar FIiends-For Children.
Ziszag journeys in Europe.
Endymion-Earl of Beaconsfield.
Guernsey Lily-Susan Coolidge.
Tramp Abroad-Mark Twain.
The Children's Parsdise-Zarega.
Along the Way-Mary Mspes Dodge.
The Fairy-Land OF ScieI ce-Buckley,
Jack in the Jungle-P. T. Barnum.
Story of the Bible.
Surly finland many others.
Chatterbox, Wide Awake, Nursery, and
Babyiand in bound volumes, and chill
dren's books in great variety,
AT zOUGHTON'S
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
At EOUGETON's
DRUG AND BOOK STORE

"a RI n Yourselves by making money when golden
Ill 1 III chance is OF red. thereby always keepIng
nfE poverty from your door. Those " no ALWAYS
HILL take advantage OF the good chances for
making money that OF red. ,-rncrally
become wealthy. while those who improve sII,
chances remain In poverty. We want many men
women. boys and girls work .ht In their own
localities The business viii ray more than ten times
ordinary wages We furnish expensive utrt and
all that you need. free. No who ages fails ~
make money very rapidly. You devo.e your Who'll.
time TO the work. or only your spare moments FuIl
Information and all that is needed sent free Address
sriSsoS q Co., Portland. Maine. s-lys
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30

property valuation would be increased by
more than the expenditure, to say nothing
of the convenience and comfort and safety
of the citizens
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that there Will be meeting
of the Stockholders of the First National Bank Of
Wellington. Ohio. Oh MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1881,
between the hours Of 10 and IL for the purpose
Of eecting five Directors for the ensuing year.
". CUSHION, JR., Asst. Cash.
Wellington. o., Dec. G. lssO. 1873
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-12-30
HE thst lights and runs away,
wnllve to fight another day."

They made apologies to each other, to
the House and everybody else, and all
is now quiet on the Potomac.
The talk over the electoral count in
the House has settled fact that the
country will approve, that is that the
vote will be counted whether the Dem
ocratic House participates or not, aud
Gen. Garfield will be declard elected,
and the people will see that he is in
augurated with such imposing ceremo-
nies as have never before been witness.
ed in this or any other country. This
last expiring kick of the dying Demo-
cracy will be as harmless and impo-
teht as was Barnum's mule in Iudiaua.
PnAKS.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-28
POPULATION STATISTICS.

In 1870 the population Of Sacramento
was placed by the Census Enumerators at
$3.50. The same authorities now credit
the city with nearly % 600 inhabitants.
This enumeration is confined to the area
within the narrow and arbitrary bound
aries of the city. The section contiguous
to Thirty-frst and y streets and the sub
urban population, which to all intents and
for all practical purposes is Sacramentan,
if included, will give figure iustifying
the claim heretofore made for the city, Of
a population of between $4,000 and %, 000
souls. The vote of the city, taking mean
figure, may be placed at $500, and this,
estimating the voting population at one in
five, gives %. 500 as strictly within the
precinct boundaries. The Enumerators
are understood to say that it is probable
from $50 to 200 OF the inhabitants have not
been enrolled by them. 1t is then very
nearly accurate to base our population
estimate upon the voting per cent. stated.
Marysville is given by the Enumerators a
population Of 4, 100, Stockton IL, 800, and
Oakland about 10000 Marysville's mean
vote is 500, Stockton's >, 100, and Oak
lands 8, 900. Applying the same rule of
calculation andsthis would give Marysville
4 495 inhabitants, Stockton 10, 500, and
Oakland %, 500 The rule then fairly JUS
titles the enumeration as to Marysvllle and
Sacramento but is at fault as to the other
points. Oakland's peculiar relation to the
metropolis will account for the variation
in that instance, but there is nothing to
account for the discrepancy of eleventh
as to Stockton, except the theory that her
full voting strength has not yet been made
manifest. Stockton in 1870 was given q
population of 10, 066, and Oakland of II,
l03 The former has therefore changed
little, while the latter's growth has been
proportionate to that of the great city OF
which she is practically part but the
growth OF Sacramento has been uninfiu-
enced by that of any other locality, and
has been healthy and entirely unaided
one. The conclusion is one which justifes
local pride, and gives assurance of the prac-
teal business advantages of the location of
the city.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-28
A STRONG MANS MISTAKE.

The conviction of Otto, the embezzling
Treasurer of Santa Cruz county is a vindi-
cation of that community, because it was
surprise. Otto was man of wide in
huence and strong social ties. It was
case of eircumstantial evidence, though by
the Court considered clear one. Few be.
lieved that the man could be convicted.
It was, indeed, generally admitted that
Otto was too strcng for the law. A jury,
on which some of Otto's old friends sat,
has vindicated the law and made another
example of the strong man who ven
tured too far. The felon OF to-day was
less than year ago about the most popu-
lar man in the county He presumed upon
the chances of escape il detected, and too
late found the meshes of the legal net
smaller than it is popular to describe them.
The jacksonville PGjaroaian is so shocked
by the fall of this man that it is led to
say "'To believe that Otto deliberately
land alone, planned and executed the rob-
"bery, is to shake ones faith in human
"honesty but until the inwardness, if
"there is any, of the case is revealed, until
lotto tells what he knows, or can clearly
"prove his innocence, he must be con-
"sidered the only guilty party"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-28
cHEAPNEss VS.. ECONOMY.

4 local industry-an ice mandatory
has closed its doors, not for want of mar
ket, but, if the proprietors' statements are
to be taken, because their patrons were not
content with fair price, one much lower
than they had been accustomed to. This
is another illustration of familiar fact !;
one which it would seem communities will
never learn to recognize, that the cheapest
is not always the most economic. In the
heat of trade opposition the people will
urge each contestant to lower and still
lower rates until one is forced to yield, and
the consumers, after brief enjoyment of
the luxury of ruinously low prices, find
themselves returned to 4 very much higher
figure, with new barrier erected against
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-28
A NOVEL INVENTION.

Mr. Newell's idea of Gfe-preserver was
certainly an original one-that which he
tested on Lake Michigan between Chicago
and Grand Haven, Friday lat. He made
his preserver of lead, used plenty of it,
bound it about him and leaped overheard.
The entire success of his invention we can
not now announce as Mr. Newell has not
yet returned to state his experiences. 1t
is probable that the "preserver will pre-
serve Mr.. Newell as bait for the ravenous
Mackinac trout and prevent his floating
about on the surface shuttlecock for the
waves. As an inventor Mr.. Newell may
have been success after all, for his scheme
was scarcely greater evidence of insanity
than hundred others that might be
named which have been put forward by
men whom 10 one dreamed of pronouncing
cracked" The only trouble about this
case is that Newell has taken the sole
model of his invention with him to the
bottom of the lake and we are deprived of
the means of judging of its merits.