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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
FREAKS OF FORTUNE.
Windfalls That Came Unexpectedly to
Those who Needed Them.

ThOao VINO needed Ihem.
While most people find it very hard to
acquire even a modest competency,
others are more lucky, and to them
fortunes come without even the ask
ling. Several such instances have oc-
Cured of late years, some OF them OF
an interesting character. 1t was only
q short while since that poor rag
picker in Birmingham suddenly found
himself a man of wealth. By dint OF
working from dawn till late at night
he had been IN the habit of making the
| not very exorbitant income Of 81. SO per
week. One morning he heard from
firm Of solicitors in London, who re-
quested him to call, when he would
learn something to his advantage, He
found that long-lost brother who
had made money in Australia had re-
, Gently died there, leaving him a sum OF
5000.
Il At Tamworth, England, tobacconist
has unexpectedly found himself the
: heir to q baronetcy. For some time
I past he has been in receipt OF 25 shil-
lings pence week, having served as
sergeant in the Suffolk regiment; but,
d finding this sum inadequate, he took a
tobaccopist shop at Tamworth, and
Z was apparently contented with his lot
u when he awoke to find himself bar
onet Of the United Kingdom.
u schooner which went ashore on
the American coast with 1900 tons Of
coal, being abandoned by her owners
was sold for $40. Some 400 tons Of
coal had been got out of the hull, wher
a suddenly the vessel slid off the rocl
and sank in deep water, only, however
re to float again the next morning ant
,'s drift with the tide right into port. l
MS seems that sufficient coal had rattle'
is through the holes in her bottom to lie
VS. the hull come again to the surface, wit
he some 800 tons of coal still in it. AS tn
Sc vessel then stood she was worth $500
ot or more to those who bought it for $7'
,r- couple of lucky domestics hav
ge lately came into possession of col
Mt siderable sum of money through tn
,rs death of their mistress, an old lady
~ IS, who left them her entire fortun
The sum to be divided is $12O, 200, an
it is bequeathed to them in recognize
=; w of their long and faithful services, OIL
y. of them having been 25 and the 9th
~ Is years with the lady in question.
1y The effects produced by suddenly a
'u. quired wealth are sometimes startlil
Oh in the extreme. A suburban Parisi;
an- who lately inherited $4,000 from
en-, elderly aunt at once began to To-
Oh about for some outlet for spending t
not money quickly. At length the era
cry for building speculation seized hi
in and he built houses wherever sit
hey were obtainable He went on in u
I to way for some time, when his mind
ood came unhinged and he was found O
~ day walking around his newly-bu
au houses, firing shots from navy
pom volver at imaginary enemies. He "
;e, ! thereupon arrested and placed in
,wo. asylum. m.-Boston Traveller.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
CYNTHIA AND TIE YANKEES.
She Was Sorely Disappointed to Find
Thev Looked Like Folks.

She Was Sorely Disappointed to Find
They Looked Like Folks.
Several men of southern birth who
are now residents of this city recently
met together at the house of one of their
number for a social evening. The con-
versation at one time drifted back to
the wa, and stories reminiscent OF
those days were told. Among them was
this, related by Tennesseean:
when news came to Nashville, in
February, 1862, that Fort Donelson had
been surrendered to Grant and Gen. AL
bert Sydney Johnson's army, which had
come down from Kentucky in hurry
had taken up it's march southwark, the
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Last Month of the Tennessee Gem
tanuiaI and Industrial Exposition.

The month of October closes, this greatest
of all Expositions ever held in the South, and
next to the Columbian, the best ever held IN
this country. For the closing month, spe,,
cial attractions have been arranged, and
The rates from all parts of the country have
been made lower than ever before known.
The location NASHVILLE, TennQ IS on the the
main line Of the Louisville 4 Nashyllie
Railroad, directly on its through car rou!e
between the North and South, ana tne ITlp
made as cheaply, if not cheaper, than wa
anv other route. Ask your ticket agent
for: rates, or write to G. P. Atmore,. Genera
Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, for rates
| and information.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
snake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet;
It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
Of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure
for sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and sho'
stores, 25c. Trial package, FREE. Write t.
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

u f.
you will return to your home and conn
pietely recover your health and
strength"
The night was one Of suspense and
anxiety to both mother and son, and
when morning came they were in a
sta Of feverish excitement. The last
confederate stragglers were departing
and the federals were expected every
moment
Before noon the victors had taken
possession Of the city, and the ecaptain
soon received visits from a number OF
federal surgeons and officers.
Not until October was it considered
safe for johnson and his mother TO
Take their long trip to the northwest.
Before leaving the captain wrote the
iatter which introduces this narrative
and gave IL to one OF the d'Alyigneys,
at the same time expressing the hops
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
DWARF PEAR-HEDoE.
It II a Source of Profit as Well ms a
Thing of Beauty.

NJ u
Thing of Beauty.
There are numerous shrubs that are
suitable for making hedges about ones
lawn, whether one prefers eyergreens
or deciduous shrubs, but the number is
limited that can be used in hedgerows
that are of both use and beauty. The
barberry is one of the latter, these
bushes making very graceful but not
densely leaved, growth; but the bar
berry's fruit is not desired in large
quantities, nor is it desirable plant
to have near wheat fields, as it harbors
one stage of the rust" fungus of the
wheat.
On my place am planting hedgerows
of dwarf pear trees, using winter vari-
cites of the fruit almost exclusively
Such hedgerow is, of course, hardly
suitable for the front of ones lawn, but
for side rows, and for use in the rear Of
| ones house, the dwarf pear is quite un
| Objectionable. AS for beauty-well
anyone who has seen long row o.
these little trees in full blossom will no
soon forget the sight. They are verl
attractive little trees, also, when IL
full leaf, without the bloom, as the,
should be kept well trimmed back t
secure good fruiting, as well as goo
hedge. 1t is surprising, too, what a
amount of fruit one can thus raise upo
even a small place. In my own case,
am running a pear hedge around two
acre lot, and am now using also som
cross hedges in the rear OF the bulk
ings. 1t will take at least 300 trees
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
His Retort.

The apparel oft proclaims the man.
she quoted.
''The lack Of it the woman, he added;
and as she happened to be in ball
gown at the time she naturally consid'
cred the remark personal. = Chicago
/ Post.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

'Id rather our engagement were not an;
nounced until the end Of the session" said
the statesman. "And why, deary asked
Nae woman he had won. II don't want 1t
charged that / am specializing in sugar. -
Indianapolis Journal
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
star Plug Combines All Good Quail
ties.

All the desirable qualities you want il,
tobacco are found in Star plug to special
degree. Its constant use produces no EVIL
effects.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

He-Am / not the hsn5 of thehouse?
She-On would think you the foot
with all tho kicking yop Dc. Detroit
Journal
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
nnm.ntin Incident.

~John, dear, l wish you'd lend me your
knife" she said.
Eyes, love-"
"And Just ask Sarah TO bring down my
big apron out the bedroom, and q dust
er, and some paTafin, and the wash leath-
erw a.,
dAnd the wash leather. Anything else!"'
"Yes: Thomas must clear out the yard
and sweep it up bit. And ! shall want
some copper wire and the screw hammer
and that bottle OF stuff for renovating
| leather and an old brush" :,
''Is that all? Are you going to repair all
the furnitureW -,
"Don't be silly. must have some stick
ing plaster and few bits of rag and a
pail of water"
Nothing else? It sounds like surgical
operation or a second edition OF house
cleaning" ~
II wish you wouldn't interrupt when I'm
irving to think of things. Let me see;
there's nothing else--oh, yes, / must have
a pair Of scissors and my garden gloves
and some securing paper" 10
HGood heavens! What has happened!
hope it's nothing serious!
dBless the man, no! I'm only going u
overhaul my bike. "-Pick-Me-Up.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
NERVOUS PROSTRATION.
a New Jersey Woman ExpresseS
Her Gratitude to Mrs. Pink
ham for Relief

"Will you kindly allow me-" writes
Miss Mary e. Saidt to Mrs. Pinkhan'
1.-THE pleasure Of expressing my graft
tude for the wonderful relief ] have
experienced by taking your coinpound2
I suffered for a long time with nervous
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Glad He Was Glad,

Post-Well, how dig you like the picnic
Yost---I was SO glad to get home agaiI
that was glad | went.-Up-to-Date.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Clerk-"You say you will take this ham,
mock, miss" She-"Yes but l want two
Of them" Clerk-"Very well, madam
Life.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

The citizens Of Orleans. Ind, hav'
lust voted $4,000 for the CONSTRUCTION
Of 30 miles Of gravel lrOads
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

When man is always prepared to prove
everything he says, it may be because ms
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many doctors bills. Hardy
| Hopkins Place, Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 2, '94
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

We often wonder why so many people
tell the same story SO many times. Wash
ington Democrat.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Those boys toy tool chests are not good fol
any purpose whatever.-Washington Dem
ocrat.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Teachers get School Report Cardsfrom B:H &.
Ocker, ,Chambersb'g g, Pa. Samplesfree. Write.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

A cablegram from Constantinople says
that "the sultan wants time" He ought to
have eterDity.--Chicago Times-Herald.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Philanthropist-"You appear to be in
yery straitened circumstances, my poor
man. Are you very, very sadY The Poor
Man-"Oh, no, am content with my CIR
cumstances, as can't make them any bet
ter.D Philanthropist- -"Then won't offer
YOU money, but perhaps you have quarter
about YOU that you don't want. IT isn't
everybody that can take things as philosoph'
ically as you do, you know."-Boston Trans
.,.k
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

medicine a trial. took two botIIes
and was cured. / can cheerfully state'
II more ladies would only give your
medicine a fair trial they would bless
the day they saw the advertisement aud
there would be happier homes. lmean
to do all l can for you in the future
1 have you alone to thank Tor my re- r.,
covery. for which 1 am very grateful"
-MIss MARY E. SAIpT, Jobstown, N. >.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
A. N. K.-C

WHEN WRITING TO ADvEETIstHka
please state that you saw tho Advertise
uent In this UGHeE.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-09-29
Watch and Chain for One Day'sWork.
Weeks Scale Works,
FrpGE SaS GSA4 oo44oE sAE sGihHs ShA BUFFALO, N.Y.

OPIUM &; !; $G $s s$ $::
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-19
The MAYFLOWER LOG.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ITS ACCEPT
ANCE BEING PERFECTED.
Governor WaIcott VIII Do the Honors at the
Event TO be Held on May 70.

Boston, May 19.-Ex Ambassado T.
F. Bayard will hand the Bradford
manuscript to Governor Wolcott in the
representatives chamber at the state
house Wednesday, May 20, at IL o'clock
in the forenoon. The ceremony is an
nounced in correspondence, the chief
letter of which is from Governor VOL
cott to Senator Hoar, reading as follows:
Hon. George +. Hoar, Washington:
My Dear Senator-I have this moment
sent you a telegram informing you that
Wednesday. May 26, at IL a. M, is the
date fixed for the formal delivery of the
Bradford manuscript. This will be done
Ia the representatives chamber in the
presence of the senate and house, sit
ting I'm joint convention, and other in
vited guests.
After consultation with the president
of tha senate and speaker of the house,
I request that you will add to the inter-
est of the occasion by addressing the
Joint convention on the value of this
precious document and the history of it's
loss, recovery and final return to the
commonwealth. At the conclusion of
your remarks, the formal delivery will
be made by Mr.. Bayard, to which shall
reply briefly, accepting the gift on be-
half of the commonwealth and pledging
in her name q faithful observance of the
conditions OF the decree of the court. In
this way the proceedings will be made
a part of the official legislative record
of the commonwealth, and the occasion.
/ can assure you, is looked forward to
with much interest by the members of
the legislature, and the public.
Trusting that these arrangements
may conform to your wishes haye the
honor to be, with much respect,
Very truly yours,
Roger Wolcott.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-19
BOLD HOLD-UP AT LYNN.
BURGLARS FLED AFTER HOTFlGHT
NCOWANS PHARMACY.
Two Men Held Up tn. Proprietor Last Night
While Hundreds We're Near

Lynn, Mass. May 1.-TWO masked
men made a bold attempt last night to
rob a drug store. The robbers were un-
successful in obtaining any money, but
an elderly drug clerk and a brother TO
the owner of the store had an exciting
experience with them before they left.
The store is owned by two ladies named
Cowan, but Charles A. Pinkham, 81 years
old. looks after the business. a brother
of the Cowan ladies and a frequenter
of the store was just about to enter when
ne was pounced upon by two masked
men and overpowered. While one of
them held Cowan the other went into the
store and subdued the clerk by threats
of instant death. at the same time dis
playing a revolver. There was about
$40 i'm the cash drawer. and for this the
robber started as soon as he was master
Of the store. Before he reached the till
young Cowan succeeded in breaking
away from his captor and rushed into
the store. AS he did so the man outside
fred at him, the bullet passing between
Cowan's arm and his body. At the sound
of the shot the inside robber jumped
through the door and succeeded i'm es-
Gaping with his pal, both going i'm the
direction of Swampscott. Nothing was
taken from the cash drawer. but the
shot aroused the neighborhood, and there
was considerable excitement for an hour
or more. The police telephoned to the
neighboring towns, and IL is thought
that the robbers will be apprehended.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-19
OFFICERS chosen
Business Transacted at the
Afternoon Session
OF the Rhode Island Grand Court,
FOresters of America.
John B. Finn Of Court Star Elected Grand
Chief Ranger Reception and Ball.

The afternoon session of the Grand
Court, Foresters of America, which was
held at the hall of Court LaFountaine in
Woonsocket yesterday proved to be very
interesting to the large number In attend
ance.
The reports of the financial officers were
first In order, and the report of the finance
committee. The finances were shown to
be In healthy state and the numerical
strength of the order now on the increase,
although there had been a slight decrease
during 1896 as aresult of the business de-
preston. The present membership of the
order In the State is 1854.
The treasurer 'sreport showed that the
receipts during the past year had been
s293S. 30, paid out s2S91.1. In the funeral
fund S53S3.23 was received and $3.50. SO paid
out.
The honors of Past Grand Chief Ranger
were conferred on John ii. Jackson, the
first Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger for
Rhode Island. The next business was the
election OF officers, which proceeded under
the supervision of w. L. Doonan, +. II.
Befn and John O'Brien as tellers.
The following officers were elected !:
Grand Chief Ranger, John b. Finn, Star,
Ut Providence; Grand Sub Chief Ranger,
Henry Poullot, La Fontaine; Grand Treas
urer, Peter Healey, What Cheer; Grand
Financial Secretary, Peter J.. Fitzgerald,
Burnside; Grand Recording Secretary,
James c. REILLY, Philip Allen; Grand
Senior Woodward, Daniel p. Mccarthy; !;
Jefferson; Grand Junior Woodward, Louis
ID. Hogue, Lily Of Blackstone; Grand
Senior Beadle, III. A. l.. Deacon, Bellevue;
Grand Junior Beadle, James +. Kelly, Love
and Truth. Trustees-1st, George H. Tew,
Wanton, Newport; I'd, Eugene O'Neil,
Pawcatuck, Westerly; Sd, James Hanley,
Philip Hanley. Supreme Representatives
LIST, John T. Conley, Flower of Blackstone;
I'd, Thomas f. Donohue, Thomas w. Dorr
Sd, Daniel j. MCGOWAN, Newport; 9TH
James F. McGrath, Fidelity; 5th, James F..
Padien, Burnside. Alternates- John
Dillon, Ashton; I'd, James F. Wyley, War
rem; Sd, p. o. Mulqueeny, Newport; 4th,
George f. Paquett, La Fontaine; 5th, John
O'Brien, Burnside.
The officers were installed by Supreme
Deputy James HI. Mooney.
The session of the Grand Court was cele-
brated last evening in Harris Hall, Woon-
socket, by ball which was attended by
Foresters from all parts of the State, in
Guiding number Of Grand officers and
prominent members Of the Order, who re-
turned home on special train at a. m.
The stage was decorated with potted
plants. In the rear of the hall two Ameri-
can flags were draped around stags head.
Before the ball opened the I'd Regiment
Orchestra of Springfield, Mass, gave n
concert. The grand march was led by
Chief Ranger John b. Finn and Mrs. John
+. Mulvey, and was participated in by 100
couples. Lieutenant Governor elect Pothier
was present. William Cyr was floor di-
rector, assisted by William j. Smith. The
aids were Frank j. Peltier, Pancrede Roch,
Edward Lafayette and Thomas Wilson.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-19
ZEALAND IS In ASHES.
FLAMES SWEPT THROUGH NEW
HAMPSHIRE LUMBER CAMP.
One Hundred Persons Lose Their Homes
The Whole Village Ablaze at One Time.

Manchester, N. H., May ia special
To The Union from Zealand, via Twin
Mountain, says
The lumber camp of Zealand is a mass
OF ruins, and more than 100 people are
homeless, with little besides the scant
clothing they stand in. The camp was
one of the largest in the north country,
and is operated by Messrs. Van Dyke d
Sons. The fire originated in a peculiar
manner. A pulley in the box shop be-
came loose and its friction set on fire
quantity of shavings. The alarm was
Immediately sounded, but in less time
than IL takes to relate 1t strong wind
famed the flames and they spread from
mill to mill and from house to house un-
I'll the whole village was ablaze.
In a short time the vast piles Of lum-
ber were burning, and II is estimated
that 1000, 900 feet of logs, together with
10000 feet of sawed lumber, were de-
stroyed. 1t is estimated that $125,000
will scarcely cover the loss.
The heaviest loss is that of Van Dyke
e. Sons. J. f. Henry & Son of Lincoln
owned the building, but their loss is
slight and fully covered by insurance.
The Boston and Maine railroad telegraph
wires were burned along the track for
half mile. and communication with
Fabyans was entirely cut Off.
Zealand is a well-known station, es-
pecially To the summer visitor.
Situated as II Is half way between the
well-known Faybau House and the
Twin Mountain House. IL is i'm the very
heart of the White Mountains, for rising
from the roaring Ammanoosuc. on whose
banks the town lies, are many OF the
prominent elevations. including Sugar
Loaf, which IL directly back of the town.
Running back from the town toward
the south Is g spur track into the forest.
used in summer for excursions. but prin-
cipally to haul the big logs from the in
terror to the mills.
Thousands Of visitors pass through
the town. either by train or by coach.
az the drive from Fabyan to Bethlehem
by coach is one OF the most popular In
the mountains.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-19

Remarkably Successful Play to BE Seen mt
the Opera House.
The story of "Jim, the Penman," which
remarkably successful play Is to be seen at
the Pawtucket Opera House, commencing
tomorrow evening, Is as follows: Jim
Ralston is London gentleman, with a
house in the fashionable part Of the city,
and pleasant country seat. He Is "some-
thing In the city," none of his friends
know exactly what, and his wife has only
very dim ideas of his business. He is
called indefinitely a financier. He is in
reality an expert forger, the principal
member of a gang who have eluded the
police of two continents for many years,
and gained by their forgcries vast wealth.
Ralston's wife, to whom he Is most warmly
attached, he gained by fraud. She was be-
trothed to Louis Percival, but while trav-
cling In France he received letter from
her breaking the engagement, and at the
time she received letter from him saying
he intended wedding another woman.
Both the letters were the forgeries of one
man, James Ralston, and by their aid the
latter obtained his wife and Pcrciyal
sailed for America. Through another
skillful forgery he was robbed OF an entire
fortune, and returned to England to hunt
down the criminal, and so Pcrcival unwit-
tingIy becomes the means Of Ralston's
downfall, and the daring rascal Is brought
almost within the grasp OF the law, when
strong mental and physical excitement
causes his death by heart disease, thus
saving his family from the shame of ex-
posure- This narrative Is the basis of
Sir Charles Young's play, which has en-
joyed an unprecedented career of success.