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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
SHOOTING AN ALLIGATOR.
Vengeance on the Thief Who Stole ths
Bullock.


yeneeanoo on the Thief Who Stole the
Bullock.
One day after dinner, says traveller
In Queensland, who has recorded MS
experiences under the title: "Missing
Friends" we found that an alligator
had taken away one of the working
bullocks, which was lying down few
hundred yards from the house. Tho
tracks showed plainly that the animal
must have taken its victim by the hind
quarters and dragged it along, for the
earth was plowed up where tho bullock
had been holding back with its head
and forelegs.
II had been dragged TO the rivers
edge and there killed and partly eaten.
As we approached the bank we saw
the alligator by the carcass, still feed
ing, but 1t dropped into the water like
\ stone at sight OF US.
My employer, Mr.. A. turned 70
me with sparkling eyes.
"Now Is our chance" he cried. "To-
night and tomorrow night 1t viii come
again and eat Of the bullock. Then
We can shoot It,"
The next evening we sought the
spot as soon as darkness began to fall.
The river bank nearest the water was
very steep for about thirty yards' then
there was gentle slope for another
twenty yards, and on that slope the
carcass Of the bullock was now lying
We were careful to have the wind
against US, as the alligator Is shy, and
would never ascend the bank II II
should smell us.
We lay down fat on the ground be
hind the bushes, and 1t was agreed
that was not on any Eccount 70 fir
until Nh A should give me th6sig
nal by means Of touch. Then wa
, TO Are into the mouth Of the alligator
, while he at the same moment tried y
. send ball through its eye.
We lay In this position until mid
3 night, and then came heavy bod
, creeping up the hill, distinctly audible
4 though out Of sight. Now and the
q the noise would cease fer n minute
a two, then 1t would come on again, an
!. at last we saw the dark mass OF tn
!. alligator come crawling up to the bu
n lock and begin tearing at it.
g II dared not meve sufficiently TO los
4 ut Mr.. A., but seryously awaite
J the signal 70 fro. The alligator turne
q this way and thati at one moment.
!. almost seemed as II its powerful Ia
10 might sweep us away.
l. At. length we heard another allig
4 Tor crawling up the bank, and the fir
one began Swapping Its jaws fer
j. eiously.
Ia Then came the signal. Bang! we
,e the rites. The beast did not move
a. muscle. 1t was quite dead, and
n. could hear the other one tearing a
or rolling down into the water again.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
a STARTLING STORY
Told by Doctor Who Was Kidnapped t'
Dress the Wounds OF Train Robbers.

Told by Doctor VINO "hb hiuh"P0" w
Dress tho Wounds OF Train Robbers
GUTHRIE, o. T., Sept. 6.-The posse
of officers in pursuit of the Dalton
gang returned Monday night without
their game. Other officers brought in
eight more citizens of Ingalls, and
lodged them in the United States jail
on a charge Of aiding the outlaws.
A courier from saltwater brings the
news that doctor Of that town, who
had been missing several days, has just
returned and tells startling story.
He was called out OF his office Saturday
night, taken in charge by two armed
men, escorted to the outlaws camp and
compelled to dress their wounds. lie
SAYS all are wounded and positively
two, and possibly more, will die. One
of those nearest death is Bill Dalton,
the outlaw leader, who has two bullets
in his body and broken arm. lie
will not divulge the hiding place OF the
gang, however, for they swore him tc
secrecy under penalty Of death before
! allowing him to return.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
Mother and Daughter Fatally Burned.

CREsroS, Ia, Sept ia gasoline
stove exploded here Sunday morning,
setting fire TO the residence Of w. B,
Maxwell and resulting in the fatal
burning Of his wife and daughter,
Stella. Mrs Maxwell, assisted by her
daughter, was attempting to fill the
tank. while the blaze was still going
in the burner. At once there was a
terrible, explosion, burning Mrs. Max
wells arms into crisp and Miss Max
wells face and neck. The house
caught fire and burned to the ground,
but the bodies were removed without
further mutilation. ~. -.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
rANnEnR sAIE-.Two hundred acres

LAND FOR SALE.-!Two hundred acres
of good farm land, well tlmbered, with liv-
inc water, we'll located, with little i'm
situated In 0sceola county,
Michigan, near railroad station and mills,
lao 1871 acres OF land with railroad across
n and station, saw-mill, house and barn
blacksmith shop and other improvements,
for sale at 5000 per acre. For further in
formation inquire Of ou -
WIN. II. II. SUTLIFF, Wellington, y
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
shocking Suicide.

ERIE, Pa, Sept. 1l.-Edward Knob
loch, partner OF the E. Knobloch q
Bro. Fish Company, committed suicide
in a horrible manner Sunday morning
He first cut his throat with a jack
knife and then with case-knife. The
unfortunate man thought this was not
sufficient to send him TO eternity and
he picked up jagged piece Of lath and
tore the wound open in shocking
manner. Knobloch underwent treat
ment for alcoholism at Lakewood, n.
Y, and since then has been despond'
ant
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke your Life
Away

is the truthful, startling title Of little
hook that tells all about No .tobac, The
wonderful, harmless, guaranteed tobacco
habit cure. The cost is trifling and the
man who wants TO quit and can't, runs no
physical or financial risk in using mo
to.bac," sold by all druggists
Book at drug stores or by mail free ad'
dress the Sterling Remedy Co, Indiana
Mineral Springs, Ind. 2oVSo
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
FARMERS

md others should insure in the Guardian
Insurance Co., organized In 1921, Its as
,e,s are over $4,000, 10000, and has the
largest paid up capital OF any company IN ID
the world doing fire business, and writes
the best form ot policy known on farm
Rates as low as the lowest; For
call on the agent, Jos. Bine-
hover, Mallory block, Wellington, o.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
Lost.

A silver watch with the name "Ltda
Sheldon" engraved on outside case and a
oold chain were lost Thursday evening,
August 81, al the opera house or on the
way from there TO my residence on Ben
net, street. Finder will be literally re-
warded II he will return II 10 the post OIL
fce 80 Mrs. X. Il, SHELDON. :
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
The Place TO Buy Buggies.

People are beginning TO find where to
buy buVpies: it's at ]. A. Macomber's on
Railroad street. They get them there at
Wholesale prices. Doesn't that buggy oil
vours look a little rusty? Better let him
brighten it up. He's the best carriage
painter In these parts. Go and talk to him
about IL.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
Big Four.

Worlds fair round trip rate $ll.2O, good
len days from date. Of sale.
Grand Commandery knights Templar
Of Ohio, Columbus October lO-ll, '93-one
fare for round trip, going October . and
I0 and return till October IL, inclusive.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
Dentistry.

[ have secured exclusive right to use
DR.. Stedman's method of making clamp
plates in Wellington. All kinds OF dental
work done in skilful and thorough man
ner. Yours Very Truly,
bo,f W. L. HoLBRooK.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13

Ladies' to te st the merits ofTula Water.
A free trial to any lady who will call al
nv home. Don't miss IL. Mrs. FRED
SUTLIFF. :"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
what. the use OF Talking

about colds and coughs in the summer
,imeY You may have tickling cough or
a little cold, or baby may have the Group,
and when it comes you ought 10 know that
Parks Cough Syrup is the best cure ,ioI, ior It.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
w. q l.. Il.

Low rate Harvest Excursions to the lar
west in September and October, via the
w. & L. L. Ry.
Let F. W. Adams, agent W, u l., Il. Ky,
know when you are going TO the worlds
fair and he will keep you posted on rates
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13

Insure your life and property With X
N. Goodwin, the old and established agsl-
CIV. Rates as low as experience win at
low. Genuine indemnity in case OF loss
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13

AUCTIoNEER-J. H. Arndt will auc'
,,oneer sales OF all kinds of property
Satisfaction guaranteed. P.o.: sullivan
Ohio NlfN
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13

CIV. Hines, Auctionea, Pittshsld, Lo-
rain county, Ohio. Sales attended 10
promptly. you
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13

Wild Rose Curling Fluid keeps the hair
curly and fluffy 10 days. Try it. MRS
FRED SUTLIFF. ~
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Wood For Sale

A large quantity Of eighteen-inch and
two.foot wood for sale. Leave ORDERS ~
Sautley Lumber Co.'S office. (oou
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13

For Rent.
The Star Bakery on North Main street,
Enouire of Mrs. NJ. Kunz, Hamilton g. A
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-09-13

For Rent.
The store room formerly occupied by
C. A. Bush; inquire Of James Sheldon;
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-27
SCOT AS A DISINFECTANT.
1t Contains Creosote, Which Is a
Wonderful Germ Destroyer.
ST. Louis Globe Democra

In view of the possible advent of holera
in this country, many cheap and simple
disinfectants have been proposed for the
effective is common SCOT. SCOT is composed
of pure carbon, and is forced by the hot
vapor of the hydro-carbOu coming from
burning fuel striking the cold walls of the
chimney or stovepipe and copdensing
thereon. 1t is a very light, porous and
impalpable powder. and, like charcoal,
which is the same element in q different
form, possesses the property of absorbing
and retaining wonderfully large amount
of gas.
The great danger of disease about sew
ers, drains aud other places is almost en-
tlreiy due to gas given off by decomposing
matter. Ii SCOT be sprinkled about these
places it will abs orb the foul gas. When
cholera was expected in Baltimore, some
sixteen years ago, DR.. Piggot, a celebrated
chemist of the time, announced that the
only disinfectant with which cholera could
be at all effectively combated was
copDeraS or sulphate or iron, and he
made a composition of charcoal and cop
peras which was said to have been in-
valuable in its disInfectlng properties.
The general idea in disinfecting is, first,
TO provide a means for absorbing the
death-dealIng gas, carrying with it mill
lions of diseased germs, and then to have
the necessary agent to destroy the germs
after they are absorbed.
Charcoal has always been regarded as
an excellent disinfectant but as matter
Of fact SCOT is superior to it from con tain
ing some Of the unOXidiZed hydrocarbons
contained in the smoke from the fuel aud
among these hydrocarbons is creosote, a
germ-klller of wonderful power.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-27
LAW AND MUSIC.
Adolf Bauer Has Studied
Them Both.
A VERSATILE CONDUCTOR.
He Interprets Everything From Bee
thoven to '' Daddy Wouldn't Buy
Me Bow, Wow, Wow

Adolf Bauer has a dual reputation as a
musician in San Francisco. He first be
came we'll known here through being
musical director Of the Tivoli. Lately be
has established second reputation as
conductor of the Bauer symphony con-
certs.
When MIR. Bauer first undertook to
render symphony for San Francisco aud
fence there was satisfaction all around.
Students of music were delighted to hear
serious music. and theater-goers were
equally delighted to find that conducting
the high and holy mysteries Of Beethoven
did not make Bauer's hand lose its cum
ming for giving the proper go and dash to
operetta.
1t is acknowledged now ia San Fran
cisco that nc music is too light and frivol-
Gus for Mr.. Bauer to present successfully,
and none seems TOO deep aud scientific for
him to struggle with and overcome.
AT the Tivoli, where Adolf Bauer's versa
tile baton keeps singer and orchestra to-
gether in Daddy wouldn't buy me bow
vow" the audience applauds frantically.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-27
INTELLIGENCE IN CATTLE.
A Cow ArouseS the Wrath of Steer
and Then Escapes.
POPULAR science Monthly.

A cow and a steer-the latter two or
three years old-were the only occupants
of the barnyard where the occurrence took
place, writes Allen Pringle. A batting of
hay was put out to them, the cow taking
possession. The steer wished tn share il !:
but the cow, like some higher animals. was
selfish and was bent on taking tie whole
OF Ii, and as often as he would maneuyer
around from side To side 10 get a bite she
would drive him off at the point OF her
horn. The steer was so persistent that at
last the old cows patience gave wav. and.
taking determined and vicious charge of
him, punished him severely. though he was
her own offspring.
The steer felt badly hurt, not only in
body, but evidently in mind as we'll. and
immediately started out of the yard and
off down the lane toward the pasture
where were the rest of the stock, below
ing vengeance at every step in language
which was unmistakable TO the bystauders
and which the mother well understood. as
she ceased eating and listened intently to
the threatenin1s of what was to come.
When these died away in the distance she
resumed her ration. hut With evident ap-
prehension. In due time the steer was
seen returning, bringing with him a COM
panlon larger and stronger than himself.
AS they approached the rumblngs of rage
and revenge could be again heard, which
grew louder as they came nearer The
cow took in the situation at once and was
now terror-stricken. As her assailants
rushed into the yard she lodged them and
rushed out at life-and-death speed and
away toward the rest Of the stock in the
held, with her pursuers close on her track
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-27
JUST IN TIME.
A Novel and Sensational
VILE Contest.
What PurpOrts to Be John B. Thomp-
sons Second Will Filed on the
Last Day of the Year.

The estate of John B. Thompson, who
died peacefully in this city in the early
part of August. 1892, is involved in a seri-
Gus litigation al the eleventh hour.
ThOmpson's estate is not valuable one,
the inventory placing it at only $1,000. and
as he left Photographic will, dated Janu-
airy %, 1867, in which he left everything to
his widow, there was no trouble regarding
his affairs at all. The widow. Margaret
Thompson, was left sole executrix. and has
long since entered into possession of the
property.
But most unexpected circumstance has
arisen. The law requires that in case of
a second will being found it shall be fled
for probate within one year from the adj
mission to probate Of the original will.
and, therefore, as Thompson's will was
admitted TO probate August 20. 1892 it fol.
lows that DO opposition to it could be
maintained after Friday evening last, Au-
gust %.
Consequently it was with wild look in
his eye that an excited LAWYERS clerk
rushed into the County Clerks office on
Friday afternoon, about one minute past
O'Clock, and presented a document for
filing. This document turned out to be
second will of John B. Thompson, dated
July IA, 1892. Accompanying the will was
a petition asking to have probate of the
HTSt Will revoked anu the second VIII aQ-
mitted.
This new testament alters the condition
of affairs as regards ThomDson's DISPOSE
ton of his property. Heleaves his widow,
Margaret Thompson, One-half of his estate !;
and of the second half he gives his sister.
Mrs. A. B. Kidder, bequest of $1,000, and
to his sister-in-law. Mrs. Mary A. ThOmp-
son, he leaves $500. THE balance Of the
second half Of his estate" goes to his
widow.
If this second will is genuine the be-
quests above referred to are very singular,
as testatOr must have known what he had
to leave only one month before his death,
and to leave requests of $4,000 out of the
"one-half" of an estate worth $4,000 in all
does not seem the act of one who is of
sound and disposing mind"
Again, the signature OF the alleged sec
Ond will, which is typewriter. is almost
ileeible and does not compare well with
that of the first will, being. however, of
twenty-five years later date. There is
likewise oticed strong similarity in the
handwriting of the two witnesses of the
second will.
Whichever way the action may 90, it
Will always be Temem bered as a very re-
markable circumstance. For, had the sec
ond will not been flied until yesterday, it
would have been barred under the law,
and the administration of Thompson'S
estate as originally ordered would have
beer left uDdisturbed
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-27

to insult them by Offering them money to
60 as hired servants"
How could he have induced them to
go?" was asked
by inviting them as guests" was the
reply. They would most likely have ac-
cepted on those terms, 1t was an insult
to offer such men as Massenet ana Saint
Saens so much money as an inducement to
come over to America.
In addition to the European composers
being insulted by Wilson, Thomas ire
mendous schemes regarding his musical
festivals simply resulted in failure. He
had too many schemes and wanted to do
TOO much. Another mistake was charging
81 admission to the concerts; people wo uld
not go on paying that, in addition to the
fee for entering the grounds"
How would you suggest that that con-
dition of things might be improved upon at
our coming Midwinter Fair?' was asked.
IF L were in charge of the musical ar
rangement," replied Adolf Bauer. Il
should propose to give perhaps one concert
week when admission was charged.
Special inducements might be offered the
public to attend by making it tremendous
festival. In addition to the orchestra
there might be a full chorus and excellent
vocal solos. There should be a place in
the programme for good music, as we'll as
popular music, to suit all classes"
What is your opinion about importing
Eastern musicians?" was asked.
Dir. Bauer smiled and answered the
question by another. do you know what
a band like Thomas costs? Thomas will
retire from the Worlds Fair rich man.
1t would scarcely pay our committee TO
bring him out here. besides, unsteady
speaking, he has not covered the Chicago
exposition with glory,
"Music costs money" added the con-
duct0r of the Tivoli, his mind reyerting to
his own concerts. people don't realize
how much it does cost. On September l l
will give Wagner programme. and the
score will be rendered in its or ginal COM
Deteness. Just TO show what that means
l Will mention the instruments in the or
chestra: Four flutes, 3 obOes, English
horn, 3 clarionetS, l bass clariOnet, bas-
soOns, horns, 3 trumpets, trombones, 4
tubas, l contra-bass tuba. 2 pairs of tym-
pants and the regular number of strings.
augmented for the occasion. That's what
Wagner performance means, and | tell
You it costs money"
Then Mr.. Bauer rememb ered the wait
ing singers, and, dismissing Wagner from
his mind, went to the piano 10 rehearse the
stars of the Tivoli.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-27
IN ADVANCE.
What 1t Means to Set and Lead the
Fashions,


Ire usual Saturday afternoon crowd of
Market-street shoppers and sightseers was
exceptionally large yesterday. THE CALL
reporter found crowd of curious passers
by gathered in front of ,Beamsh's great
furnishing stores at 91S-922 Market street.
In an endeavor to ascertain the cause of
The crowd the reporter sought out Mr..
Beamish The proprietor is difficult man
to interview during the rush of business
hours. but he graciously spared few mo-
ments to reply to the questions put to him.
Yes, this is very busy dav with us; ;
hut then we expect to be busy now, you
knew" replied the merchant.
I'VE are just beginning 10 show the very
latest autumn styles in furnishing goods,
and that of course attracts all good dress
eTs to the store"
Are you not little in advance ?" asked
the reporter.
"A little in advance of our competitors
well. yes; we always make ii point to be
that, you know. II wouldn't do for the
golden bear who is always supposed to
be on top to be found in the back
ground in the matter of furnishing the
latest styles to well-dressed mep.
I've have already received the very
newest things in hats ana neckwear."
went on Mr.. BeamSh, land fully expect
times"
$40 you ind that these new importa-
tons interfere with your great clearance
sale ," the reporter Guered.
"Oh, no." answered the furnisher.
Good goods at such prices as we have
marked our summer stock are bound TO
sell at any time. We have disposed of
many thousands OF dollars worth of goods
at prices that were bound 10 draw ems
tom. The public knows good thing and
will patroniZe the man who offers it
that's my experience and have profited
by 1t. You'll have to pardon me-" said
the speaker in conclusion. Il have to get
behind my counters and sell goods on
day like this. -
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-27
A WOMAN'S WAY.
She Objected to Her House Being
Decorated, Even by Accident.
Buffalo Express.

"a woman is a good deal like a cat"
said the philosopher in the negligee shirt.
You can never tell which way they're
going to jump"
'Wherefore?" asked the man in the
alpaca coat.
81 was thinking of an incident that hap
pened over on tie West Side a while ago.
There is a row of houses on a street
up there that is rather close together.
One day man who lives along in
the middle OF the row thought that
he would have his house painted, and he
straightway went downtown and hired
the painters to do the job. His roof
was one of the fancy-shingle affairs and
he wanted it painted red. When the time
came to paint the roof the three men who
were working on the job fixed ladder
upon it and took places on the ladder, one
at the peak, one in the middle and one at
the caves. They were painting along,
when suddenly the ladder gave way and
they were thrown into The air. The man
at the middle had gone down to the caves,
and the combined weight of the two
tipped the ladder up and threw the man
at the peak into the air as if he had been
sitting on the business end of a cata-
putt.
when the man at the peak went up he
had u bucket of paint in his hand and he
took it with him. The other two men
dropped to the ground, but he went away
over and fell against the wall of the next
house. When he was going down the
paint flew out of the bucket and some of
il went on the side of the house near
which he struck. The painters fell about
thirty feet and were pretty badly hurt.
The man who had the fall from the peak
of the roof lay on the ground terribly in
jured. His back was broken and SO were
his legs. The men were all groaning and
quite crowd gathered around. Someb body
sent call for an ambulance. Just then the
woman who owned the house on which
the paint was spiashed came cat. She ran
over to the man VITO had his back broken
and said, "Are you much hurt, my poor
man ?"
Hes pretty severely injured, num-"
said a bystander.
ION, I'm so SORRY" she went on. "Is
there anything l can do for the poor
man?" just then she turned and saw the
splotches of red paint on the side of the
house. why" she screamed. "look at
W hat the loafer has done. He's splashed
paint all over my house. i don't see how
men can be so careless. He might have
taken little pains to keep that paint off.
Anyway, I'll make his boss pay for it,"
And she flounced into the house and left
the unfortunate painters grooming on the
ground.