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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
PISA'S LEANING TOWER.
On It's Summit Calico Watched the
Stars and Experimental Long
on the Fall of Bodies.

In st. Nicholas John Ward writes of
",The Bell-Towers of Italy," Mr.. Ward
says of the most famous of them all:
Pisa seems like sleeping city, as she
lies so quietly and silently along the
two bordersof the River Arno. She
fell asleep several hundred years ago,
after she had struggled valiantly for
her independence and had won renown
during the fierce contests between the
Guelphs (partisans of the pope) and the
Ghibellines (par!isans of the emperor).
Though Pisa has long since forgotten
the days CT her greatness, the world
cannot forget them when it looks upon
that wondrously beautiful group of
four marble-white buildings standing
apart in the sacred corner-the ca
thedral, the baptistry, the Campo
Santo (or burial ground) and, what in
terests us most of all, the remarkable
Campanile, so well known as the Lean
ing Tower" This famous tower was
built in 1174. Its construction is Pc
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08

In the port OF New York lies all
American bark, recently arrived from
Egypt, and on board is the youngest
sailor on record. He is only six years of
age, and he has been twice around the
world, and made other long voyages
besides. This young sailor is the cap
tain's son, and, as the captain owns one
third of the vessel, he takes with him
on his voyages his wife and child. Ben
NY is good sailor, and was never
known to be seasick. He has suit of
oilskins, rubber coat and sou'wester
SO that he can come on deck in rainy
weather. In heavy gales, Master Ben
is kept below, much to his chagrin, as
he has no fear of any storm that blown
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
QUARTER TO NINE.

Eoing down the grassy lane the other day,
First 1 met merry little bumble-bee;
he was humming in very jolly way,
So said: Your errand, prithee, tell to
me-"
Going to the lilac-tree,"
Said the jolly bumble-bee,
Where there's honey stored for me-"
And he bumble- e-bumble- BUNDLED on his
way.
Then little bird saw up on a spray,
Singing demi-semi-quavers full of glee;
He so added to the brightness of the day,
That l said: Your business, prithee, tell
to me-"
Going to the apple-tree,"
Said the little bird to me,
There to feed my nestlings three"
And he twitter-twitter-twitte on his
way.
Ripping Ger his pebbly bed in merry play,
Next met little brooklet, glad and free;
And he whispered in very funny way.
So / said Your secret, prithee, tell to
me-"
"Oh, I'm going to the sea-"
Said the streamlet, glad and free,
Back in rain 1 soon will be-"
And he e-gurgle-gurgled on his way.
Hdu gone Hltle IdrlHer Oh my way
When met weeping laddie, sad to see;
And his frown beclouded all the sunny day,
But said: "Your trouble, prithee, tell to
me-"
"Oh, I'm going to school," said he,
There to learn my A B c,
'Rithmetic and jography;"
And he boo-hoo- -boo-hoo- -boo-hooed on his
way.
Elizabeth Rosser, in Youths Companion.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
Firhtinr with Tons in Japan.

Mimic fights with tops are common.
Two players wind and throw their tops
SC that they will come into collision, and
he whose top is damaged or stopped
from spinning is the loser. The tops for
these fights are made of very hard wood,
and are iron-clad with heavy metal
ring. Some of the more ordinary spin.
ming tops are of light make. A singular
kind of top is made Of one-valve shell
filed with wax. Musical tops, made to
produce notes in different keys, are
general favorites, and the whipping top
also is known.-Ida Ngner Hodnett, In
st. Nichola--
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
THE GRAY SQUIRREL.
What WeIl-KnOwn Naturalist
knows About the Habits of the
Pretty Little Creature.

Mr.. Ernest Ingersoll, in his recent
book, "Wild Neighbors," has many
pretty things to say about gray squir-
rels. They are more or less common
throughout North America east of the
great plains, being well adapted, as it
seems, to all kinds of weather. Of their
hardihood Mr.. Ingersoll says: "They
endure the semi-arctic climate north
of Lake Superior, remain all the year
on the peaks of the Adirondacks, where
their only food is the seed of the black
spruce, and appear in midwinter in
Manitoba" The most striking out
ward feature of the gray squirrel is its
tail. From this feature the creature de-
rives its scientific name Sciurus, which
means "a creature which sits under the
shadow of it's tail"
In some parts of the south, according
to Mr.. Ingersoll, the name "shade-tail'
is in common use, and he ventures tc
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
Wntohinr the Market Pay.

The Importance of striving to please
customers is not always fully realized
by those marketing fruit. The consum-
er's wants may not coincide with your
views of what they should be, but when
he is satisfied you not only make sale
but gain permanent customer. Keep
in close touch with the markets, visit
ing them often to find out what people
really want and pay the most for. The
producer, retailer and consumer should,
as far as possible, understand and
trust each other, remembering that in
union there is strength, and each needs
the others assistance. Oregon Station
Bulletin.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
CELLAR ROOT BINS.
When Constructed Properly The! Are
of Immense Value to Garden
ers and StOckmen.

Roots stored in large bulk exclude
air, and this condition promotes decay,
especially when they are gathered hur-
riedly and not properly cleaned; the
falls softenti times wet, and roots gathered
in such weather have to be rehandled
or sorted during the winter. Some
years ago, the writer had occasion to
refit an old cellar for large crop OF
roots-carrots, mangels, potatoes and
turnips. This was done by placing two
by four hemlock studs about three feet
apart up and down against the ends
and sides of the cellar; one by two
Turing strips were nailed to the stud
ding, spacing the furring about one
inch between the Stats. Then, at inter-
walls of 30 inches, upright studs were
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08

suggest, humorously, that the more
learned word might be taken as "desig-
mating an animal whose tail puts all
the rest of him in the shade"
The female squirrel is a pattern OF
motherliness. 1T is delightful to watch
her behavior when the nearly grown
brood has begun to make short excur-
sions, and is undergoing instruction. All
the other families in the grove take an
interest in the proceedings, and chatter
about it at a great rate.
Every morning lessons in climbing
and nut-hunting are given, and pretty
scenes are enacted. The pride of the
little mother as she leads her train out
on some aerial path is very notice
able. They are slow and timid about
following. Squirrels must learn to
balance themselves on the plant limbs
by slow degrees.
"It is many long day after they are
able to chase one another up and down
and under and around rough oak
trunk, in the liveliest game of tag ever
witnessed, before they can skip about
the branches and leap from one to the
other with confidence in their security.
"The patient mother understands
this, and encourages them very gently
to try, try again l remember one
such lesson. The old one marched d
ahead slowly, uttering low notes, as if
10 say: Come on, my dears. Don't be
afraid!' Every little while she would
stop and the two well-grown children
following would creep up to her, and
put their arms around her neck in the
most human fashion, as if protesting
that it was almost too hard a task"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
shake into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunons. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ech-
ing feet. Trp It today. Soldby all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
Public Clocks.

Few great cities of America are adequately
provided with public clocks of such size
and SO prominent location as to indicate the
time over wide metropolitan districts. But
it is high time to check kidney and bladder
complaint manifested to the sufferer by in
activity of the organs affected. Hostetter' q
Stomach Bitters remedies this as it does dys-
pepsia, rheumatism, constipation, bilious
ness and nervousness.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
Why He stuck II On.

"It strikes me, Mr.. Brief" said Mr.. Dog
way, "that your charge of $3.50 for this opin-
ion is pretty steep"
mo doubt" said Mr.. Brief. "But you
see, Dogway, when you come and ask me for
an opinion which violates all my convic.
tions,. you've got to pay not only for your
law, but for my conscience. ."-Harper's
Razar
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
w,llie,u Lnme subterfure,

Little Willie disliked to attend school,
80 one morning he thought he would
play off sick. what is the matter with
you, Willie?" asked his mother. Not
knowing a whole vocabulary of all
ments to select from, ON the spur of the
moment he replicds why, my teeth
ttch.'
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08

Piso's Cure cured me of Throat and
Lung trouble of three years standing.-E.
Cady, Huntington, Ind, Nov. IL, 1894.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
No LncIr az Attention.

Miss New--I can't get my watch to keep
time properly.
Jeweler-Perhsps it needs regulating.
"Surely not. l move the regulator over
the entire scale every day."-Jewelers'
Weekly.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
Men of Month,

Some men seek glory in the cannon's
mouth, but those who seek it in their own
mouths are in an overwhelming majority
Boston Transcript.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08
A Half Memory,

Teacher-Who discovered American
Street Gamin latter deep thoughtl-I dis
remember his name, but he was Dago.-
n. Y. Weekly.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-08

The acknowledgement lady in the mu-
scum draws pretty fat salary.-L. A. w.
Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

and Lady COlebrOon were 10 nave the pil-
ilege of seeing the operation. Early IN
the morning they LETT IA the stauhch
launch Fort Dallas. Captain Charles
Smith in command for the scene ol con-
quest.
An hours ride brought them 10 the spot
chosen by Alligator Joe. The party uh-
loaded and wendell their way through
dense thicket, the home Of the gator
Alligator Joe was well armed with all the
accoutrements Tor a successful day WOfN
FINALLY the party reached the den, ana
Joe commenced his manOuvers 90 eaten
the gator Lord and Lady Colebrook see
cured a good position and watched with
intense interest Joe's movements
lie tried the "grunting' process. which
is usually successful IN bringing the ugly
beasts from their den. When This failed
Joe. with his long hoo and pole. COM
menced to prod the hole Long ana
faithfully he worked. and finally was re-
warded by "A sharp snap of the enraged
reptile Joe now put the whole force OF
ms muscles 10 work. For "a time 10 was
uncertain who would be the victor but
after a time the brute gave mp. and All
gator Joe pulled from the den-not am
alligator-but an immense crocodile meas
uring eleven and a half teet IN length.
But the battle had scarce began
No sooner was the great crocodile
brought TO the surface than De COM
menced a terrific fight for his life. His
tail he used in a most careless manner
pounding the earth furiousy.
But Alligator Joe had pluck-lots of 10
besides there were twenty-five shining
dollars awaiting him II be was successful
AFTER time the monster was tied Win
ropes and transported TO the waiting boat
and brought 10 the grounds south of the
Royal Palm.
Never did a warrior return home more
proud Of his conquest. than did Lord and
Lady Colebrook. No sooner had they ar
rived than the news spread thrOt gn the
great hosiery. and hundreds hurried
down 70 see the animal and shower their
congratulations upon the Lord and Lady
Monday morning they sent the croco-
! dile TO Palm Beach. where 10 viii be
mounted and later sent 20 England 20
adorn the palatial home OF Lord and
Lady Colebrook as a souvenir OF their
stay at Miami
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
Fought over a Young Lady.

HUNTINGTON. W VA. Feb lN-At
East Lynn, twenty-eight miles southwest
OF here. Jasper Ferguson and Pat NAPIER
Jr.. ] ecame incensed over Young lady 5
friendship, and in a fight that followed
Ferguson was probably fatally injured
his antagonist thrusting q kniie INTO "''
side and inhicting a cash several meme 5
In length. After Ferguson mad neen s'dp-
bed he pulled a revolver from his pocket
and shot Napier I'm the LETT sHo"iu'i'
Charles Ashbury. a friend of both par
ties. who attempted TO separate ine m
early during the night received horu-
BILE cash from Napier's knife across the
muscle OF his rigat arm. All engaged We're
wall-known young men Of that vicinity.
The large store OF {. r. Wilson. az
Erie, Wayne county. was looted by Dur
lars. and then fred. The buildiis was
completely destroyed. The authorities
have clew.
The oil well at Central city was shot
yesterday afternoon. There IS a strong
pressure OF gas, but the oil Is nU IN
paying quantities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19

DIR. COKE SMITH MAKES IN AD-
DRESS ON BIBLE STUDY,
Five Thousand Dollars to Continue the
Years Work-Members of the tx
ecutive Committee Elected.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Feb. ESPECIAL
This mornings session of the Y. NJ. c. a.
convention consisted Of an address on
"Bible Study Necessary to Spiritual
Growth" by Rev. a. Coke Smith, d. d.
The study Of reports from various assoc
Citations. conducted by State Secretary
l., 4. Coulter: discussion OF Bible class
work. conducted by Mr. W. w Adalr
Of Clifton Forge. and "a paper on Tests
of success In the physical department.
by Nh +. II. Merrill. OF Richmond.
COMMITTEES
President Sheney announced the ap-
pOintment Of the following committees.
Credontials-H. 4. Meacham, Roanoke
II. l.. Johnson. Randolph Macon College,
q. 4. Worthen. Harrisonburg.
observation-disclosures Douglas. Hamp-
den Sidney: Prof. G.. \. Sydnor, Hoge
Academy: j. n. Lewis, Miller School J..
". knight Randolph Macon Academy
Front Royal, G.. l.. Hampton. Roanoke
college.
Devotional-H G. snead. Lynchburg;
j. g. Jester. RandOlph-M Academy,
Bedford: j. =. Stubs. Richmond: H..
Dance. Emery and Henry College: j. H..
Addison. Virginia Military Institute.
Business-C. g. Kent. Jr. Newport
News: y L. Jackson Norfolk; Jesse
Blanton, Roanoke Railroad G. L. Fen
tress. Virginia Polytechnic Institute; r..
r. Shields. Washington and Lee Univer-
sity.
FIVE THOUSAND WANTED.
The principal business OF the afternoon
session was the reading and the discus
sion OF the recommendations OF the COM
mittee on the State Executive Commit
tees report.
The sum Of s.. 900 was asked for 10 con-
tinue the years work, and II was recon-
mended that each association observe
the nrst Sunday after the convention as
State Day for receiving reports from the
convention and for raising money for
the State work; that the week OF prayer
in November be observed by every ASSOC
citation; that 5. W. Travers. c. r. Well
ford. James ID. Crump, r. NJ Smith. and
III. A. ellis. OF Richmond w. w. Vicar.
of Norfolk. and l.. L. Marks. OF Peters
burg. be elected members OF the State
Executive Committee TO succeed retiring
members and that 9. ". Kent. OF the
University OF Virginia. be elected To sue
coed DR. r. J. McBryde. Of Lexington, re-
signed and Professor Il. j. kellogg. OF
Richmond College. TO succeed Mr.. ID. $.
Bennett. removed from the State.
DOCTOR WITHERSPOON.
Tonight an address on Points OF Pro-
gress in the Student Field" was made by
Mr. II. T. Anderson. secretary OF the
international Committee. which was fol-
lowed by an able and eloquent address on
Phillip and his special Mission" by Rev.
Jere Witherspoon, ID. D., OF Grace-Street
Presbyterian church, Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
PHI BETA KAPPA MEET.
SHr OLDEST GREEK LETTtR FRA
1ERNfTy IN THIS COUNTRf.
p,.tinpu,.hed Members Eiccted-Address
By DIR. Herbert Adams of Johns HOP
ktns-Thc Banquet.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. Feb. H.-Spe-
cial-Alpha Chapter OF the Pm Beta nap.
"a Fraternity held It's third annual
Celebration tonight in the chapel OF VII
liam and Mary College. The Pm be."
Kappa was the first Greek letter ira'oI-
nifty In the United States and was orsan-
tzed al VILLA mand Mary IN l"O nc
annual celebration az William ana MAJ
is held on the anniversary OF 'he lounu
ing OF the college or college cha''ei u'S,
which was two hundred and I'VE years
ago to-day. 49,. ,,,aa
.rovded tonight by the people OF VIII
,,ornsbpre and surrounding country 10
witness tho exercises.
DIR. HERBERT ADAMS.
Professor Il. J. Stubbs presided ana IN
q brief speech introduced DR.. Herbert
ADAMS Of Johns Hopkins University. inc
orator Of the occasion. who received an
walton as ne arose Go speak. HIS SUD
,cct was History" and tho address was
OF high order. =.
Hon. william l.. Wilson. president OF
Washington and Lee University ana eA-
Postmastcr-Gcneral OF the United states
WIS the next speaker. He was loua-
IL applauded and his remarks were nish-
lv appreciated by the audience.
HER GREATEST DAJbp I'm.
Professor Jas. 4. Harrison OF the Oh'-
Versitv Of Virginia was introduced ana
brought greetings from the greatest
daughter Of william and Mary.
Hon. Beverly Il. Munford also mace
short address and in which he assured
Inc students Of the college that the Leg
stature Of Virginia would not destroy
the usefulness Of the institution pE re-
g,,.ir. ifs appropr1atiOnS.
DISTINGUISHED CANDIDATES.
The poet of the occasion. Rev. Beverly
Ticker OF Norfolk. was absent because
OF illness much TO the regret OF every
body
President Adams. Hon. W. l.. wilson.
president OF Washington and Lee, ana
Professor James a. Harrison. OF the IN
iversity of Virginia, were among the
prominent men who were initiated INTO
.hc secrets OF Phi Beta Kappa.
THE BANQUET.
delightful banquet was served at the
residence Of Dr. Van T. Garrett on Mich
olson street.
Among those present were: Colonel
William Lamb and Mr.. Percy ;. stephen
son. OF Norfolk Mr. G. Walter Mapp.
Of Richmond: Mr. George Washington
Coleman. President Lyon 6. Tyler. Pro-
iessors Thomas j. Stubs, Lyman Il.
Wharton. Van +. Garrett Hugh ;. Bird
and Charles r.. Bishop, of WILLIAMSBURG
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
WORK BEGUN ON The BOARDS


Continued from FIRST idsc)
course. have TO stop AN such improve
mcnfs.
1--WE have also important Improvement
inauguratcd boz the mechanical depart
ment and we have boo that direction been
encouraged by Captain q. D.. Ndvler the
president of the Miller Manual Labor
school zoo Crozct. and rector oi Doe Viz
ein.a Polytechnic Institute 40 liac Ashlrk,
who advises us to make our mechanic al
department the capstone of the institution
az Blacksburg.
In confirmation of this statement Ar.
Hartman read "a letter which CAPITA Naw-
ter some time ago had written on mo
subject t0 the Board of Visitors OF me
University ln conclusion Mr. iiarnan
said that the work of the University mad
been laid ont with the appropriation or
$4,000 per year ass basis and ii mat
amount was cut down Doe did not kno"
how the work could Doe continued.
The committee then went into tAecN Nc
session % agree on tho amount .o ne
anuronriated for tho University w nue.
nafhiug was given out Afterwards JOY
publication as to the amount agreed upon.
Vet DO is safe 90 say that subsiani't ''l
will Dr. made in the appropriation colt l"o
years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
Petersburg battlefield Park.

PETERSBURG, VA. Feb Especial.
The several committees on the establish
ment Of the national battlefield park on
the bat;lehelds in front Of petersburg
met this afternoon and decided not to
send a committee to Washington.
A move. however, was inaugurated
looking to the organizing Of permanent
Park Association. a resolution was adopt
ed inviting a conference OF Confederate
veterans. George II. Thomas Post. Grand
Army Of the Republic, city Council
Chamber Of Commerce. Tobacco Asso-
citation and other business organizations
in the city at the courthouse on March
4th to AFFECT permanent organization.
4 committee of four was appointed to
apply to the Legislature for a charter
Tor the association as soon as it organ
lied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
PERSONAL AND GENER1L
Interesting Facts About Rtchmords
Citizens and other Matters.


Citizens and other Matters.
Rev. Dwight I, Moody. the great evan
gelist who held such a fine meeting here
"a few years ago. spent "A half-hour IN
Richmond last night ell route 10 FLORIDA.
Rev. w. : Campbell. OF the Bible So
ciety of Virginia will preach M the
Soldiers Home chapel Sunday evening
at 4 Z. NJ.
A meeting Of the Ministerial Union OF
Richmond and Manchester IS called for
12.s0 o'clock next Monday AT the Young
Mems Christian Association parlor.
Rev. Dr. Carmichael returns to-day,
after a pleasant trip TO Florida and Mas
sau. ana will be in his pulpit on Sundly
at morning and evening service
Mt Henry Flcngenheimer went 10
Charlottesville last night to install. the
officers of the Conclave Of Heptasophs
al that place. lie will return early this
morning.
The Deep Run Hunt Clubs meet this
afternoon will be at the Kennels az
S.f5 O'Clock. The drag will be through
Warwick Swartz. round by solomon
10 Rio Grande church. through Derra-
colts by Bloomingdale, to the club
house.
Tony sternsdorf wall-known IN police
circles was arrested yesterday by
defective Gibson on the charge Of being
implicated IN the theft of the overcoat
from the Lexington Hotel Thursday
night. He is at the First station.
Chief-of-City-Hall-Po Police Adams has
been kept busy directing the footsteps
of various delegations of willing Work
ers" who iourneyed to the city Han to
receive instructions and other things from
the various candidates who hold forth al
that place.
Mr.. Roger b. Atkinson. OF stanton, is
IN the city.
President William L. Wilson. OF the
Washington and Lee University spent
few hours in the city yesterday on his
way TO WILLIAMSBURG.
The midday Lenten Services for men
will open on Wednesday February 3D.
ot 1905 east Main from / TO 1870 I. NJ.
All men are cordially invited 10 attend.
The Rev. William Meade Clarke, OF st.
lanes church will conduct the opening
services.
Second Lieutenant George W. Warren
of COMPANY y. Of the Blues Battalion
has rendered his resignation.
Miss Florence Eigenbrun. Of Petersburg
Is the guest of Miss Essie Kirsh. Brook
road.
The members of the First Regiment
were measured at the Armofy thursday
night for the new uniforms. According
10 the terms OF the contract the uhl-
forms are 10 be delivered within sixty
davs Of the date on which the meas
urements are taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-19
cnn.nlldallnn pld,nl Last.

NEW ORLEANS. la. Feb. lh-No 80
from Salvador is 90 the effect ihal mo
greater republics of Central America ni'
ceased TO exist the Republic OF salvador
tho backbone of tha union having wine
drawn.
The consolidated republic included ne
three States OF Salvador Honduras ana
Nicaragua and expected fhc republics OF
Guatemala and Costa kica TO JOIN IN
time. but Salvador has quarrel WIN
her TWO neghbors. is witnessing f'-
tellion I'm Nicaragua. and opposing Hone
dura- and has therefore sfcedcf rom
rho union