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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
BIRDS BUILD HOUSES.
And Then They Decorate Them In a
Really Artistic Manner.

Really Artistic Manner.
There has just been discovered by n
government ornithologist tribe of
birds in the island of New Guinea which
show themselves excellent architects
by building each for himself little
house on the ground.
\ OF course, the house that the bird
builds is not an elaborate pile of brown
stone or even bricks. 1t is made merely
of twigs and pebbles, kept together by
the Intervening of the tall, dried grass
peculiar to the wild fields of New
Guinea. But it answers it's purpose
just as well in keeping off the rain and
sun, and no wind can knock down the
house, owing to the ingenious manner
In which the bird selects a site.
The birds have received the temporary
name of garden birds, owing to the
fact that they fence in a little plot
around their houses, for no other ap-
parent reason than to let other birds
know that the inclosed plot is private
property.
When the male garden bird takes a
mate he selects some level spot in the
fields where he finds tree not more
than two inches in thickness at the
base. With this tree as center post
tb@ bird builds his house of twigs,
leaves, pebbles and grass, and when
finished it is cunningly wrought man
sion, shaped like bell, and with two
stories. In the upper story several
small openings are left to act as win
dows, and the ground floor has one large
opening which serves for entrance as
well as to let in the light.
When the house is finished the bird
erects circular fence, two inches in
height, around the house, and thus in
closes plot three feet distant from it
at every point.
The interor of each house is dec
GRATED with fresh leaves, the wings of
beautiful insects, pretty feathers which
other birds may have shed, gayly-col-
cred berries, and even the bleached
skulls of birds that have died in the
fields long before.
The gardens of the birds are strewn
with wild blossoms, and when these
wither they are carefully replaced
N. Y. World.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Rencued hr Hin sinter.

New Jersey boasts Of ten-year-old
girl who is both brave and quick-witted
She lives on farm, and while she was
playing with her little brother, aged
four, the latter fell down the we'll
Waiting but an instant to call her
mother, the girl seized the rope that is
used to pull up the pail, and jumped
down. When she struck the water, 20
feet below, she caught her brother by
the hair and hoistcd him into the buck.
ct. Then she held on to the rope while
her mother turned the windlass, soon
bringing the two children to the sur.
Iace, none the worse except for thor.
ough wetting.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Little Cirl,s clever Gueas.

A little girl who lives in Grafton re.
ceived an invitation to party which
friend was about to give. The invitation
had been written by the small hostess.
After surveying the note with delight
for few minutes, the recipient saids X
Papa, / wonder If it is a birthday
party?"
''Let me see the invitation.ai..
After brief inspection, he said:
Eyes; 1t must be birthday party. II
begins: Your presents is DESIRED -
Pittsburgh Cbronicle-T Telegraph.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
PARROT SELLS. Papers.
How a Bright Bird Earns His Livin
L. Naww Knulr

How a Bright Bird Earns His Living
IN New York.
Grandpa jerks farm, where Flo and
Harry were visiting, was not far from
New York city. One morning Grandpa
jerks said: Harry, to-day well take
Frolic to see a parrot that is smart
enough to earn his own living"
"Where shall we find such parrot?"
cried Harry.
"Eyery day, on the New York side
Of the ferry, pass place where par
rot does a thriving business" was
Grandpa jerks reply.
After dinner Grandpa and Flo and
Harry and Frolic went over the ferry
into New York and there, near the
ferry, almost at once the children no1
ticed throng of men and boys around
little booth at a street corner and
all seemed to be watching something
curious and amusing, AS they drew
nearer they saw that the booth was
a news stand-a news stand that ap.
pesred to be tended only by fine green
parrot.
The green parrot walked about over
the piles of newspapers, calling out;
paper, sir2 Paper? Extra Sum-"
Grandpa jerks and his young people
stopped to look on. Every few mos
ments some man would come up, take
paper and toss two cents into little
box upon which the green parrot kept
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
wiIIic showed Them Up,

In a western school, not very long ago,
a little fellow was called upon to read
for the county superintendent, who
was paying the school visit. The boy
was a good reader in all respects but
one-he gave absolutely no heed to
punctuation marks. When he had fin-
tshed the superintendent asked:
willie, where are your pausesP"
Willie dropped his book and held up
both hands.
Here they are, sir" he said.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Drawing IN. Line.

''No," said the young woman with the
standing collar and the lawn tie, II
cannot follow the dictates OF my heart.
] cannot marry him."
why not?" inquired her confidante.
''The difference in our positions is
toe great"
Love should be capable of eny sac
rifce." s
II suppose so. But cannot forget
that my position pays me $25 week,
while he gets only $12."-Washington
Star.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
A sayare RetOrt,

During a heated discussion with his
wife Harlem man said:
20 these women! They are responsi-
BILE for most of the evils in this world"
II know of one evil that was brought
into this world by woman, and she
was your mother" replied Mrs. Yerger.
Times.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Pat Was No Fool.

One of the surgeons of hospital
asked an Irish help what he considered
the most dangerous of the many cases
then in the hospital.
THAT, sir" said Patrick, as he point
ed to a case of surgical instruments
lying on the table.-Tit-Bits
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Mr.. Curtis-Ye must positively go
buck tomorrow morning.
Miss Emslie-Oh, I'm sorry for that.
! wish you could stay over for another
day at least. You know we are to give
our performance of Camille" to-mor-
row, with me in the title role.
Mr.. Crutis (absently)-That's the
reason I've got to go. = Cleveland
Leader.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
ConyincIng Evidence.

81 hyuhs yoh dun tackled a mighty
hshd citizen las night at de parlor
social" SAID Miss Miranda Dewberry.
Oats whut l did, replied Erastus
Pinkley. "If da's anybody wifi doubts
about dat mans bein' hahd, jes bring
i'm around and let i'm look at de
hicks in dishere razzer. Washington
Star.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
He WasA,t Losinr Much.

Buggins-See here, porter, this mir
ror is SO dusty can't see myself it.
Porter (who has not been tipped by
Buggins)-Strikes me yo' ought to be
mighty thankful, sab, Std O. maxim
fuss about it.--N. Y. Truth.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Teacher-A rich man dies and leaves
81 900, ,00O-one-ffth to his son, one
sixth to his daughter, one-seventh to
his wife, one-eighth to his brother, and
the rest to foreign missions--what does
each one get?
Little Willy Brieffs-A lawyer!-
punlx
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Change of Feature.

Griggs-I tell you what it is, Slipper
haa great nose for investment; he
han recently acquired water front.
Rriggs-Don't say? He must have
changed his nose since l saw him.
Richmond Dispatch.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
What He Thought.

Capital, you know, is universally
timia."
"Eow queer! l thought it was the
man without the money who was shy
Typographical Journal.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
One Advnntnre.

Mrs. Kingley-You say you like col
orcd servants better than white be-
cause they arc slower. How is that?
Mrs. Bingo-lt takes them longer to
leave Brooklyn Life.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
DiHwusted.

Bobby. dear, did you know the stork
came and left you dear, little baby
brother last night?"
"Ratsl wish the old thing had left
me q bicyciel"-Cycling Gazette.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
A smart Girl.

"Yes,' said the pretty typewriter, in
reply to her employers proposal OF
marriage, II will become your wife
upon one condition"
"Name it, darling"
"That after we are married you will
employ man in my place. IN. Y
World.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Wiaer Methodn.

Dorothy is always cultivating peo-
pie who she thinks will be of use to her
socially"
swell, SO do you"
Eyes; but ! don't talk about it."-
Chicago Record.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Bishop McCabe, of New York, on DR..
James Headache Powders.
with regard to DR.. James Headache
Powders, have no hesitation in com
mending them to suffers from headache.
They relieve pain speedily, and l have
never known anyone to be harmed by
their use. have been great suffer
from headache in my life. but have
almost gotten rid Of it by the constant
use Of hot water and fruit, and by doing
without coffee. The DR.. James Head
ache Powders have, however, greatly re-
lieved me at times. and | never. allow
myself to be without them, and have
recommended them to others freely.
G. C. McCABE."
For sale by j. W. HOughton.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Am Apnroprinte Word,

The Count haf made toyour daugh.
ter a-what you call it-proposition-
proposal?
Her Father-H'm. I think PROPOSE.
ton sounds more like business Brook,
lyn Life.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
why the owl LooI.s VIZ.

The owls wise look is the result of a
physical oddity, his eyes being fixed
tmmovably in their sockets; SO when
ever he passes his eyes from one object
to another he must move his head.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
A Considerate Husband.

She-Here you come home drunk in
broad daylight. Aren't you ashamed OF
yourself?
He-All on your account, Sarah. !
thought you would be more scared il
/ came home at night in thish dish
graceful condition.-Tammany Times.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Plennure,n Rxwnr.

Chapples who lead rapid lives
Find with quite a shock
That the road Is very short
From champagne to hook.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Reaping the WhirIwind.

We pity a man who is poor in old age,
When often-'tls sadly the truth
The hard lot he suffers was rashly
brought on
BY the soft time he had in his youth.
Detroit Free Press
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
An Approprinte Denirpat,o,,

Miss Trinkett-EIsie bIushes yery
readily doesn't she?
Miss Twitters- She does. She IL the
very pink Of prcpriety. Louisville
Courier-JourpaL
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Ennily Cnrreotea

Angry Mother-How dare you tell
your father that he is stupid Go al
once and say that you are sorry.
Little Willie I'm awfully sorry
you're stupid, papai--N. X. journal.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
EXPERIMENT WITH MAGNETS.

1n space. Secure two magnets of equal
power, placing them an inch or two
apart. Then make small ball of paper
or other light material, fastening on
opposite sides bits of steel or similar
metal. Place the ball between the mag
nets, where it will assume of its own ac-
cord fixed position, held only by the
attraction of the magnets, which act
on it as do the surrounding planets on
the earth,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
woman's Inhumanity to Man.

New Woman-Simply because wom-
an marries man is no reason why she
should take his name.
Old Bachelor-That's so. The poor
fellow ought to be allowed to keep some
thing he could call his own.-Judge.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Farmers

and others can save money by insur-
ing in the old time-tried, fire-tested
Ohio Insurance Agency. 1t represents
over $100,0O0,00O of assets, has large
surplus, writes the latest and most
liberal forms of policies, insures both
farm and city property. writes either
cash or mutual policies, also issues
tornado policies. Rates low, losses
promptly paid. Before insuring, call
on or address the manager, Jos.
Binehower,, Wellington, Ohio.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
A Coed Chance.

Fenner-I felt justified in kissing
her.
Dyer-Why?
Fenner-She had such q cold that
she couldn't scream.-Up-to- Date.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
The
Home Savings Bank Co.
WELLINGTON, o..

Transact general banking business,
buying and selling notes and bills Of
exchange. Money loaned on satisfac-
tory collateral, mortgage or personal
security. Interest at AZ paid on all
savings deposits, interest: credited an
nually.
YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED.
Safety deposit boxes situated in our
main vault at $1.5O per year.
VIM. VIsoHER, Pres.
G. E. SPITzER, Vice-pres.
J. III. RUST, Cashier.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
HOW HE GOT 1T.

Mandy-What an awful big hump
that camel has.
Uncle Cross Corner-He must have
got it riding bike,-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Reason to Ask.

Harold-Do look like a barber,
mother?
Mother-No; why?
Herold-'Cause all the people call
me young shaver.-N. Y. Journal.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
The Guilty Part,

Grigson-What clergyman was il
that solemnized your marriage2
Fhppard-lt wasn't clergyman at
all. 1t was Mrs. F.'s mother Boston
Transcript.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Chooalnr nm EnItnph.

Bereayed Widow-I want something
short and simple for my husbands
tombstone.
Dealer-How do you like RE
surgam?"
Pereaved Widow-What does that
mean?
Dealer-I shall rise again.
Bereaved Widow--No, make it "Rest
in Peace."-N. Y. Truth.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
SIMPLE EXPERIMENT.
1t shows How the Earth Is Held in
Position in Space.

A pretty experiment conducted by
very simple methods will show how this
terrestrial globe is kept in its position
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
BUSINESS CARDS.
PHYSICIANS.

M H. MILLS, M. d. once over Near's
IHl. drug store, South side W. Main street.
ONCE hours: 10 TO II a. M; 2 to a p. M; Z to 8
p. m. Residence, CORTLAND Avenue. Tele-
nhona No O2h
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

d HATHAWAY, M, D. Speciality Of rec
III. tal, bladder and kidney diseases kec-
tai diseases treated without pain or detention
from business. Diseases of the bladder treat
ed only after careful examination of the
urine.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Tommy - Oh, Mr.. Crooks, were
awfully glad you come.
Mr.. Crooks-And why are you SO glad,
my little man?
Tommy-Ethel and are playing
trains, and you'll make lovely bridge
--Up-to-Date.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Bishop McCabe, of New York, on DIR.
James Headache Powders.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

For sale by J. W. Houghton.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

we'd Widow-What does that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
-AeJeR ELLIS AssMLAnrs.
Deputy Sheriff Rollins Mas warrants Tor Them

Joseph f. Ellis, the man who was so
badly used in Togus, Wednesday, may
have the satisfaction OF seeing his as
sanants brought to justice.
1t was Tuesday morning when he
made a move toward having the Gull
prits apprehended.
He sent one Of his neighbors to Law
yer George c. Sheldon and requested
him to take steps to have a criminal
case started. The result is that several
warrants for assault with weapons and
three for single sale of intoxicating
LIQUORS have been issued. These war
rants were issued by Trial Justice
Goodspeed of Randolph, who is acting
INF the place of Judge Stevens. the latter
being at Ocean Point.
Deputy Sheriff Rollins of Chelsea was
given the warrants to serve and he will
go after the people wanted, this morn
ing.
The warrants for single sale of intox-
icating liquors are against Rosie Whlte
known as Rosie Carson.
There is also one against her for as
sault, and warrants for assault against
Annie Carson, James Valentine and
several parties whose names are I'M
known The names will be supplied in
these warrants when the names are
learned by the officers.
Sheriff Rollins has full description
of the leader of those who committed
the assault and he is the one who used
the knife.
A witness has been found. He is
Young man. or boy, who lives in Au-
gusta and who happened to see the
affair.
The location of the Carson place is in
Chelsea and the offence was committed
in that town.
Rosie White was in the city, Thurs
day, and said to City Marshal Morse
Il thrashed one of your Augusta bull
lies, last night, and if you have got any
more send them down. I whipped thai
one and drove him out of the house"
County Attorney George w. Heseltof
has charge of the prosecution of the
Ellis assault affair. and has directed
CITY Marshal Morse and Deputy Sheriff
Ames to apprehend the guilty parties
if possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
Notes Of The Day.

Tonic sofia seems to flourish in Eng
land, in spite of the attacks that are
being made upon it nowadays by
musicians, and at recent tonic sofia
festival at the Crystal palace In LON
don over 10000 singers took part There
was one chorus of 5000 children. an
other of 1000 adults and still another
of 5000 Welsh singers.
The Sundance, Wyo., Monitor vouches
for this one: James M. Derrickson. a
minister in the northern part of the
county was robbed several days ago.
and at the request of the robber agreed
to say nothing about the affair for tw
days. Being preacher and a con-
sistent Christian, he kept his promise
and the robber escaped.
The consumption of water in Paris
is constantly increasing, and new
sources of supply have become neces-
sary. At the Hotel de Vile there are
fears as to an insufficiency, and the
municipal engineers are busy seeking
for means of insuring an adequate sup
ply for the crowds expected to attend
the exhibition of 1900.
During the last two summers DR..
Bell of the Canadian survey has been
engaged exploring and surveying the
region directly to the southeast OF
Hudson bay and to the east of Nod
dawai river. While there he discovered
a new river, the existence of which has
never been suspected, although it is
within 200 miles of Ottawa.
Under the new law in Missouri it Is
compulsory on farmers to destroy all
noxious weeds along the roadside. II
they do not comply the road super
vsors must have the work done and
the cost taxed upon the farm adjacent
The road supervisor is liable to arres;
and fine for misdemeanor if he does not
enforce this law in due season.
botanist insists that many neglected
American weeds are good to eat. The
tender young shoots of milkweed are said
to be as delicate as asparagus. with SIM
liar valuable properties. Pigweed is re-
lated to beets and spinach. The nettle Is
well favored though somewhat coarse
and strngy, which argues that the don.
key may be more of an epicure than il
supposed. 1t is suggested that every
weed has an honest value if it could only
be discovered.
Flowers cannot be put on a deat
mans grave in France without au
thority. The Frankfurter Zeitung has
a bunch of flowers sent for the decora
ton of Heine's grave at Montmartre
but it had to be removed because pu
there without permission of III,
family" The Frau Charlotte Vo.
Embden. lady of 81. had to be sought
and as she was Heine's sister, she CAV,
permission to throw few flowers OF
the last resting place of the great poet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
Notice to Contractors.

Proposals will be received for perform
ing an labor and furnishing all materials
dwelling house for VIM. II. Ganne1f on
Western avenue in the city Of Augusta
except the excavating for the cellar and
the foundation walls as they will be left
n by the stone mason. Plans and Specific
at offices of w. B. Getchell, 2i3 Water
street, Augusta. Me-, or G. Fred Crosby
10 fremont street, Boston. Mass. Rids
VIII be received until 6 p. NJ. Aug. 81
1871. Right is reserved to reject any or
I'll Olus. aug1f-17-1S- TO- 2fl.01 =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

The presence Of . circus Ii this
vicinity. Friday. was made evident n
all parts Of the city. Strangers were
about the streets all day aad maay
people from the surrounding towns
were to be seen everywhere. State
street. usually free from the 1855
matter Of commercial activity. Wa ~
tered with hand bills and peanut baSs
Without either seeing the circus of ~
parade 1t was very easy to - TIT
there was circus In town..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

A. A. Young. the well-known Au-
gusta contractor. died at Ocean Point.
Friday morning. The first news Of the
death was received by his son. Joseph
F. Young. about P. NJ. and he at once
had arrangements made to. have the
remains brought to Augusta. today.
The time or the funeral has not been
decided. but It win probably be SUM
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
fir &sle N to III.

four lines (thirty words) coming under
the head Of WANTED. FOR SALE. to
LET. LOST. &C.. will be inserted Two
times for Is cents, three times Tor g
cents and one week for 60 cents AID.
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance Of postage stamps or postal
note should he made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

First Christian church. Northern
avenue. win hold a lawn festival at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Hall -
Northern avenue. this. Saturday eye
ming. Coffee. cake and fruit will be
served. The proceeds of the entertain
ment will go towards paying for the
rantal Of the piano. The public are
cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21
Eternal Vigilance

Is the price Of perfect health. Watch
carefully the first symptoms Of impure
scrofula by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Drive away the pains and aches Of
rheumatism. malaria and stomach
troubles. steady your nerves and over
come that tired feeling by taking the
same great medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Just south OF the State House, IN the
drive from State street to Grove street.
there was horse mart. Friday. There
was a lot of business in horsefiesh
transacted. One man got 80 cents an
ference on a trade and was happy.
These traders did not 60 to the circus.
They passed the day trading horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-21

Rev. c. s. Cummings and family will
return. this week. from Paris. where
they have been visiting at Mr.. Cum
nlings' cid home. He Ii to preach ct
Gardiner. Sunday. and Rev. Mr.. Lewis
Of that city is to preach here In the
Green Street Methodist church.