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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Compnrinon Of Grain yaIue,.

The comparative values of corn, wheat
and barley for pork making seem to
be about as follows, from recent ex.
periments at the Canada and United
States experiment stations; To make
] pound of pork, pounds II ounces OF
barley was consumed, making the bar.
ley net so cents per bushel. Its mar,
ket value was 25 cents. On wheat, a
pound of pork was made from pounds
ounces, returning 70 cents pei
bushel. -Four and one-half pounds oil
corn was required, making its cash
value 6S cents. AT market prices, bar,
ley, 25 cents; wheat, 55 cents; corn,
IS cents, the pork cost 2.5 cents, cent?
and S.s5 cents per pound respectively.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Beware of Olntments for Cntnrrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by 4. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen.
uine. 1t is taken internally, and made III
Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Go. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
A MUSICAL MOUSE.
Her Song Was Clear Enough to u,
Heard Distinctly.

Her Song Was Clear Enough to Be
Heard Distinctly.
A good deal of skepticism prevails as
to the fact of there being singing mice,
but, having kept such youngster for
four years, an English gentleman is in
a position to speak with authority.
She was caught in coal mine, was
brought to the surface and handed over
to the narrator. Thus commenced an
acquaintance which soon ripened into
intimacy, and which was only terminal
ed by her death. There was no doubt
about her song-a pretty, bird-like
warble, rising and falling alternately,
and of sufficient power to carry from the
top to the bottom of the house when all
was quiet.
In appearance she was just an or
dinary house mouse, with the usual
well-groomed whiskers, the beady
black eyes and an elegant tapering tail,
like the rest of her tribe. 1t was her
song alone which singled her out from
the dumb millions of her fellows, and
this song she poured out almost with
out intermission during her waking
hours.
The speculations of the learned have
been exercised over this matter, and
some have thought that bronchitis, by
narrowing the air passages, produces
noisy wheeling, which enthusiastic
admirers have dignified as a song.
Others, with greater probability, have
suggested that every mouse is singing
mouse, but that on account of the dull
ness of our ears we hear only the bass
voiced vocalists, while the shriller melo-
dies of the great majority are unno-
ticed.
Everyone knows that the squeak of
bat is not heard by Everyone, and that
one party in conversation on coun-
try walk may be almost deafened by
chorus of bats, while the other may
hear nothing of the noise. Certain it is
that dissection reveals nothing alb
normal in the vocal apparatus of the
singing mouse, and doubtless very
slight difference in the quality of the
vocal cords would result in mouse
with voice sufficiently bass to bring
the sound within the compass of our
hearing powers.-Golden Days.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
COMFORT ON THE FARM.
1t Furnishes Encouragementf for Sue.
ceEsfuI Effort.

1t Furnishes encouragement for Sue.
cessful Effort.
The lack of comfort in the home of a
farmer is not, as a general rule, so
much the result of necessity as of neg
lect; nor is it true that man or beast IS
better off without it. A lot of chink
holes in the barn may be all right for
ventilation in summer, but they bring
discomfort to the animals and cost a
deal of grain when winters blasts are
on. Discomfort is source of weakness
and hindrance to development. The
word comfort means to strengthen
much, to encourage, to invigorate.
These certainly are great aids to bet
ter life and furnish encouragement for
successful effort. The COW will yield
more and better milk if she finds COM
fort in her stall and pasture. Thesteer
will lay on more pounds If made com
Portable.
Carried to it's fullest meaning COM
fort is not to be associated with eff
feminacy or the weakening of body or
mind. So essential is this factor to all
life that neither man nor beast can ac-
complish the full quota of labor with
out it. Securing comfort then in our
homes and barnyards does not mean
extravaganza or an investment that
will not give good returns. If a wind
mill is II luxury then pump is one also,
for the water might be lifted with a
rope. Perhaps the cynic may call the
well an extravaganza for the water
might be carried several miles from
some creek or spring. The farmer who
can afford it and does not have a com
Portable home is not frst-class citi.
Een.-Rural World.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
INDIAN CHIP CARVING.

Splendid Pastime for Boys Who
Know How to Handle Knife.
The art of Indian chip carving is one
which is just now coming much into
favor and it is really, for small articles,
even more effective than the relief carv-
ing which has been in vogue for many
years.
Chip carving has also the advantage
of being easier to learn and of requiring
only one tool and, as the chips are small
and so easily kept together and the
wood does not need to be clamped onto
the table, it can be done even in the
drawing-room, and small article, such
Us photograph frame or matchbox, is
as nice as piece of needlework to take
with one when paying visit.
The only tool required is small knife,
as shown in diagram A, costing about
25 cents, though, of course, pair Of
compasses, pencil and ruler are neces-
snry to draw ones own designs, and to
anyone with a taste for geometrical
drawing this is almost as interesting as
the carving. The wood used must be
close-grained and soft, as no mallet can
be used; white lime and sycamore be-
ing the best, though it can be done in
other kinds.
In beginning it is best to take some
simple pattern, such as is shown in dia-
gram B, which it will easily be seen is
composed of small squares crossed from
corner to corner. Grasp the knife firm
~ in the right hand, using your left
hand to guide and keep it steady. Press
the point of the knife deeply into the
center of the square and cut down the
line A, making the cut gradually shall
lower toward the corner of the square.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
He Raised the Wind.

The ship had lain becalmed in tropical
sea for three days. Not breath of air
stirred the mirror-like surface of the sea or
the limp sails that hung from the yards like
drapery carved in stone. The captain re-
solved to wait no longer. He piped up all
hands on deck, and requested the passengers
to also come forward 81 must ask all of
you, he said, "to give me every match you
have" Wonderingly the passengers and
crew obeyed. The captain carefully ar
handed him his store, until all had been col
lected. Then he threw them all overheard
but one, drew cigar from his pocket, and,
striking the solitary match on the mainmast,
endeavored to light it. In an instant flu,
rious gale swept over the deck, extinguished
the match, and filled che sails, and the good
ship Mary Ann sped through the waves on
her course.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
aswlft water Blll,sv Bride.

Miss Gussie Lamore, formerly Of juneau,
has made the most desirable marriage, from
a pecuniary point of view 1t is fact that
"Swift Water Bill was so smitten with her
charms that he called on Miss Lamore the
day of her arrival. He wooed her with $780,
COO of gold dust in a coal-oil can, and the
next day she became "Mrs. Swift Water
Bill" The man, whose real name is not
known to any of the Mckay party, came up
the Klondike early in the rush. He did not
have a dollar or enough grub for a square
meal when he arrived. He located one Of
the richest claims, end is now millionaire
and bridegroom His claim is 10 Eldorado.
Alaska Cor. Chicago Chronicle.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
There Ia a class of Peoule.

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made Of pure grains, that takes
the place Of coffee. The most delicate stom
ach receives it without distress, and but
few can tell it from coffee It does not cost
over as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit Is cts. and 25 cts. per pack.
age. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Trying to Defraud Her.

Horton-How is it that you always put on
such long face and talk so discouragingly
when your wife happens to be present? And
at other times you are the most enthusiastic
prosperity boomer | know of?
Henley-I promised her away back last
spring that I'd get her new sealskin sacque
this fall, if business picked up.-Cleveland
Tnodnr
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
THE FARMING WORLD.
NEW HlTcHlNc POST.
Keeps the Horse from Destroying

1t Keeps the HorAe from Destroying
the Grassy Sod.
When one places hitching post be-
ide driveway on the lawn, the grass
Nj about the post is quite sure TO be ut
;erly destroyed by the feet of the horses,
Iince horses will move all about post
20 which they are hitched, even when
aarnessed to carriage. This makes
IN unsightly spot, and one where, very
quickly, pool of water will stand after
every rain. The cut shows an improve
ment on an improved" hitching post.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Do You Play Whist, Euchre OF Other
Gamcs3

The F. F. V, playing card is better than
any 50 cent card on the market. Send IS
cents for one deck or 25 cents for two decks
stamps or currency to G. B. Ryan, Asst
Gen1 Pass'r Agt. C. & O. Ry.. Cincinnati. o.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
SELF Evidcnt.

Miss Courtright- What do you think of
man who will marry woman for money?
Mr.. Spooner--ill can say is that such =
fellow must be hard up.--Cleveland Leader.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Not Surprising.

Forester How time does fly.
Lancaster-I don't blame it. Think how
many people there are trying to kill it,
Harlem Life.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

The people who really know what love
ID are afraid to tell, for fear their knowl-
sdAe will give away an unpleasant expert
ence.--Atchison Globe.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Chnine nf Eritn.

"Men and women are so different"
"Yes2"
"When a woman gets in trouble she
takes to her bed"
"Well?"
"And when man gets in trouble he
takes to his heels. Chicago Record.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
REAL DUTCH PARTY.
All the Child Guests Were Dressed In
Holland Gowns.

Holland Gowns.
Queen Wilhelmina will be is years
old next fall, and in honor of the event
the Hollanders are beginning to get
ready to celebrate, for on her 18th birth
day the little queen ascends the throne
to rule for herself, Meanwhile Dutch
things are coming in and Dutch fancy
dress parties are becoming quite the
fashion among little girls.
A little maid, aged seven years, gave
such party upon her birthday last
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
In narISent AfrIca.

The Missionary = Here! Here! I'm
shocked! What are you two fighting about.
The Combatants-Jonah an de whale
Puck
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Mono So Good nn Stnr Tohncnn.

The consumption of Star plug tobacco is
The largest in the world. No other tobacco
Is SO good as Star plug in all respects.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

certainly It does. Truly, surely. St. Jacobs
Oh cures rheumatism. Thousands know it.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
shalxe Into Your SHOES,

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunons 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 shoe
stores, 25c. Trial package, FREE. Write to
Allen S. Omsted, Leroy. n. Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

How accommodating some men are to
their wives when asked to do something
they are dying to do anyway.-Washington
Democrat.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

No man is too shiftless to feel little bit
romantic about his marriage Washington
Democrat.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

If some one would find a remedy for the
bad memories of debtors he would make a
fortune. RAMS Horn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
OF Course Not.

Mr.. Huggins-Isn't Miss Roxy peach?
Miss Kittish-Yes, but she is not the only
ruit in the orchard-Detroit Free Press.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

Some things are easily cured-the
Worst pains by st. Jacobs Oil.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

Sore all over and stiff. Cured all
liver by st. Jacobs Oil, and supple.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

A girl wearing an organdie dress thinks
she looks good enough to eat.-Washington
Democrat.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20

Never strike man when he's down-espe-
tally for loan.-Chicago News.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
PUGILISTIC POINTERS.

Young Critic and Charley McKeever
will meet at Athens, Delaware county. to-
night
jack McAuliffe and Mike Leonard will
fight ten rounds at a boxing show TO be
held at Scranton, September 80.
1t is likely that Young Critic and Joe
Cans, of Baltimore, viii meet at the olym
pic Athletic Club, Athens, Pa, in about
two weeks.
A purse has been offered 20 Charley John
son and Jerome Quigley for twenty -round
contest TO take place at Toronto the latter
part of this month.
Eddie Curry aud Billy O'Donnell have
accepted the offer OF tie South Bea ch Ath-
letic Clnb for their bout, which was can
celed by the Broadway Athletic Club, and
they viii meet al South Beach on Thursda y,
September l6.
Edward LenRy, who claims the / 5-pound
pugiIistic championship of Pennsylvania,
is at Atlantic City, finishing training for
match Which he Is To have tomorrow
evening with Jack Clancy, the clever
little Baltimore fighter. The dispute is to
I've Set;lec before the Empire Athletic Club,
Baltimore
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
MCCOY Is A Big FAVORlTE
Many Greater New York Sports
Will Go to Syracuse.
Favorable Reports About Ryau's
Condition Has Made Hin Friends.
A Fast Battle Anticipated.

New York, Sept. 7.-Not since the time
W hen Maher fought sharkey before the Pal
ace Athletic Club has this city been 50
Stirred as it is over the McCoy-Ryan bat
tie, which VIII take place in Syracuse
next Wednesday night. Gothamites are
hungry for boxinge xmbiIioasandas the new
Car of the police force, Chief McCuliazh,
has issued the fiat that boxing, with bru-
tality shall not go, the eyes OF the lovers
OF the manly art are turned toward Syra-
cuse.
In this city Mccoy is a red-hot favorite,
and Is quoted among The W wagering ones at
to 10, with plenty OF money in sight.
The favorable reports received about Ryan S
excellent condition have drawn hin friends
in this section, aud many bets have been
made tonight. Plenty of to could
he obtained on Mccoy, and Ryan men
seemed eager to bet or course, Ryan s
defeat by Mccoy at Maspetb initiates
against him, ana expert judges of pugil-
isln pick the latter as the sure winner.
The time Ryan met his Waterloo he was
in a very poor condition through over
confidence. He managed, however, to
stay fifteen rounds Knowing ones here
are inclined to think that with Ryan in
perfect condition he Will through his clever
ness, be able to stand off the skillful Kid.
Should this be the case, and bets that It
will he a draw are frequent, McCoy's
chances against Creedon Will be very poor
indeed.
In consequence, a fast battle is looked
forward to. Big delegations of Greater
New York will journey TO Syracuse To
witness the battle and the ira ins for that
city will he crowded the day before the
bout.
when the Empire Club, of Syracuse, an
uounced that it would give purse Of 50 900
or so per sent of the gate receipts in the
McCoy-Ryan battle, people wondered at
the big offer, especially as one is beaten
man. How Mccoy secured sach big
purse has lust come TO the surface, and
very few know it. When Mccoy and Ryan
after considerable quibbling signed for
another battle In Buffalo the Olympic Club,
of that city, offered purse OF $4,000.
Yank Sullivan, of Syracuse, who was
present, promptly offered $4,000. This
did not suit the willy Mccoy, however, and
the acceptance of purse was put off tenn
porarily, and Sullivan returned to SYRIA
cuse Then Mccoy set about to boost the
purse He induced one George McInnerny.
turf follower, to journey to syracuse, and
at a public bidding for the battle the fine
work was accomplished. McInnerny state
that he represented Billy Brady, which was
unauthorized and was instructed to offer
a $4,000 purse for the bout. Brady's COM
petition was feared, and Sullivan offered
So, 900 or the privileg, of accepting so per
cent of the gross receipts Brady's alleged
representative then dropped out of it, and
the Empire Club secured the go. Brady did
not want the battle and mad, no bid for it,
but the smooth kid used his name to
good advantage. Brady himself does not
know of this to this day, and it will be
surprising news to him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
FOUGHT FOR LOVES SAKE
Two Young Men Settle a Difficulty
in the Ring.
James McGraw and Joseph Burns
Battle Five Rounds at Steuh-
ner's Road House.

James McGraw and Joseph Burns, il is
said, have been wooing the Same young
lady. Each prides himself on his ability to
use his fists in pugilistic debate. On Sat
urday night they had slight difficulty,
which ended very unsatisfactory. They
separated, agreeing TO meet again. Sun
day everything was arranged to settle the
dispute on the flats opposite the city.
A bright thought, however, came to one
of the chosen seconds OF the prize riGg1
and, acting upon the suggestion, the other
fellow s seconds were consulted and Steut-
ner's Road House was selected. Accord
ingly the manager of the Duke-McDonald
contest was spoken to, and arrangements
were quickly made 20 that the youthful
lovers could settle their trouble in the
ring, aTter the battle of the principals in
yesterday mornings tourney.
The lads did hot see the stellars mixing
things up, but they waited patiently until
all was over. They let number know of
the contemplated fight and when they
stepped into the ring both Were attired in
ring cost ume, with the customary seconds
For five rounds the youngsters battIed
vTitaout much science, but with great
punishment. Burns had the best of the
match Until tn g fifth when McGraw caught
his opponent square on the mouth and drew
blood. When the gong called the men
for the sixth Burns did not respond ,andhe
lost the fight, and the girl, while McGraw
probably has Won the girl
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
CLIMBING UP THE LADDER
Senators Took Two Games From
the COlonels Yesterday.
NOW IN EIGHTH POSITION
First Division a Possibility. Bat the
Hardest Kind of Work Necessary
Go Land There-Last Game With
Louisville This After oeon and An
other Ladies' Day Today.

The washingtons did themselves proud
yesterday. They not only performed the
feat OF winning two games in one after
noon, but moved up to eighth place. a
rather high position for the club at this sea-
son of the year. IL has been the usual
custom for the team to have acquired by
this time a position SO near the bottom Of
the list that all thought OF a respectable
standing was banished.
If they can overcome the tendency to be-
come dizzy on such a lofty perch they yet
hsve a chance TO shake the dust ofthe sec
oud division fr;lm their feet and climb over
into swell company"
However, too much should not be ex-
pccted of the club. They are playing with
tcarl in their own class and ought To win.
andin the exuteranoc of enthusiasm caused
by victory perching upon the hammer OF the
Senators twice ia one day, 1t should not
be forgotten that the Indians are coming,
and also the Reds, after which the States
men must leave their native heath and in
wade the reservations OF Brooklyn, Phila-
de.pnia, New York and Baltimore. the
QuakPrs being the only team which can De
SAID 10 be anything like easy.
lf, arIer The Orioles get through with
them on October 2, they are found In
their accustom ID low place, the fans should
no, he surprised.
II looked for while yesterday as IL
the home team would lose the first con-
test, t,ut they scored a run In each Of the
last four innings, and won out by a margin
of two
In the second game IL was different. The
home team won In the first three innings
by scoring four runs, but cinched it by
adding three more in thu seventh.
This Afternoon Washington and Louisville
have their last meeting of the season.
when they play Off the vie OF last Sat
urday. Ladies Will be admitted free again
today, and i; anything like the number OF
fair fans who turned out yesterday attend
this Afternoon another large crowd should
be the result. 1t is estimated that the
number OF ladies admitted gratis TO The
Washington Louisville games yesterday ex'
ceeded half the number or spectators in the
Monumental City to see tn. Champions play
two games with the Pirates.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
AT THE THEATERS.
Grand-"Fa q ST."

The Grand Opera House, with Faust
as the attraction, drew a large audience
last night, which, with tears and laughter,
evidenced its appreciation of the drama
woven out of Goethe's story Of the tempta-
tim, downfall and repenta OF Faust and
Marguerite. The company, as a whole,
compares favorably with others that have
produced Faust" here season after sea-
son. while the tableaux, and notably the
apctheosis that closes the last act, are
really beautiful. A magnificent effect was
the shower of golden rain and rose hued
vapors of the Broken scene. The Faust
of Mr.. Frank Mcdonald is as picturesquely
handsome as -Mephisto is supposed to have
made MIN. Miss LIE Bertelle's Marguerite
was delightful, and the other characters in
the cast are correspondingly good.