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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07
THE CAMPFIRE.
One of the Lingering Remembrances
of Veteran of the
Civil War.

"Men build camp fires in various
places to cook their coffee by or to
make themselves warm or for COM
pany's sake" said civil war veteran,
"and any fire is likely to be more or
less gathering point, but l suppose
that the fire to which the name of
campfire properly belongs, the camp
fire of song and story, is the cooks
fire at the end of the ordinary street,
built on the ground, under pole sup
ported at the ends by crotched sticks
driven in the earth and from which
the camp kettles are suspended, This
was the gathering point of the COM
pany.
"Men did not always stand about
the campfire, it depended upon circum-
stances and on the weather. They
met here, of course, al meal times, and
there were times when the men would
stand around the fire and smoke and
talk. And then it might be that the
men would keep their tents, playing
cards or smoking there or mending
their clothes or polishing up their ac-
coutrements. So that there were
times when the fire was quite deserted
or when, perhaps, there might be seen
there solitary figure, man who had
come to light his pipe.
"But though it might be deserted
the fire still burned. Sometimes on
cold and windy nights the wind would
blow it about and scatter it, and some
times, when it was no longer attended,
the rain would put it out black, but
there was usually living fire there
by day and bed of embers by night,
and here was the soldiers hearth
stone."-N. Y. Sun.
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MADE HIM A COLONEL.
How the Title Was Conferred Upon
= Newspaper Reporter in
War Time.

Much fun has been poked at many
southern citizens because of the large
number who were called colonels, and
it has been estimated that in some Sec
tions of the south more colonies re-
turned from the war than entered the
service during the entire four years.
When it is remembered from what
trihing circumstances colonelship
could be evolved, there is no need to
question how and in what manner the
title was bestowed by our southern
friends.
A reporter for the Star late in 1865
was directed to make some inquiry as
to an item of news sent to the paper.
After a moments thought the reporter
became certain that if the news was
true it would be known to certain
man. This person, though strong
union man, was physically unable to
bear arms. He had, however, rendered
valuable service to the government and
his state and enjoyed the friendship Of
many of the leading men of the country,
particularly those of his own political
faith. The reporter placed the item in
this gentleman's hand, and when he
had read it he said: 'This is true"
81 would like to give" said the re-
porter, "some authorities for the state
ment. May ask you how do you know
it Is true"
"Well, let me see," was the answer.
Secretary -, Justice -,Gen.-,"
land he named half a score of others,
each by his title), "all say that 1t is
true, and, last and least, know 1t is
true"
"An you have mentioned" said the
reporter, jokingly, shave titles. What
title shall l give you?"
'WeH, let's see" remarked the gentle
man. "You may put me down as
colonel Not that ever bore mill
tary title from competent authority,
but 1 was so dubbed in little town
up north some years ago.
"You see, 1 was rather hard up, and
for want of something more lucrative
and congenial, l attempted to do some
collecting on percentage. Well, some
few bills were paid, and in such cases
| wrote after the words Received Pay
ment' my name and coll, for collector,
and from that the few holding such re-
ceipts called me colonel, and in that
place l am so known to this day"
The reporter took his leave, and
when the item appeared the name
Of the gentleman interviewed dad
the military prefix of colonel, and he
soon was so-called wherever known.
Thus the Star made an officer, and there
was no circumlocution nor red tape re-
quired to give him title which con-
tinued with him to his death, and his
people are spoken of as the family of
Col. - by many Washingtonians who
are unaware how the title came to the
family to this day.-Washington Star.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07
CurIou. sight In Japan.

In japan the traveller sees many
curious sights, one of the strangest OF
which is the population washing itself
at the corners of streets toward even
ing. In Yeddo the citizens frequent
large bathing establishments. The
street doors of such resorts stand
open, and striking spectacle, to say
the least, is presented by the inmates
sitting washing themselves with the
utmost unconcern. This is a general
custom, and nothing whatever is
thought of it. Such an apparent want
Of modesty is difficult to comprehend
and is not reconcilable with the ad.
vanced state Of civilization of the Jap
anese. In many other Of their man:
ners and customs do the Japs offer a
striking antagonism to those accept
ed by US.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07

stripes. So these wise birds kept their
eyes open and when they saw small
American flag which some child had
dropped they picked it up and flew to
the nest.
With chirping and much fussing
about the stars and stripes were Sc
curely and neatly woven into the struc-
ture of the nest. There, amid the mud
and bark and horse hair, it now rests,
plainly visible from below and the OBJ.
ject of much attention from Oak Park
citizens, who take pride in having two
such loyal birds.
That one nest is secure from the dep
relations CT the small boys, for no one
would lower the American flag-at
least, not in this suburb.-Chicago
Journal
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07

fire cooking utensils could be suspend
ed from the hook and rations cooked
while the soldier warmed himself; or
it could be used as camp stool.
In battle, if patriotic zeal led the
soldier into too much danger, his Off
GER with rope attached to the hook
could restrain him, or haul him to the
rear if wounded.
Secretary Davis was in towering
/, rage after reading this communica-
ton. The cool sarcasm and audacity
Of the lieutenant were eXasperating.
He laid the matter before a cabinet
meeting and announced his intention
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07
Prices always please.

Bishop MCCabe of New York, on DA
James Headache Powders.
with regard to DR.. James Headache
Powders, l have no hesitation in COM
mending them to suffers from headache.
They relieve pain speedily, and I have
never known anyone to be harmed by
their use. 1 have been great sufferer
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 1 never allow
myself to be without them, and have
recommended to others freely.
C. G. MCCABE
For sale by ]. W. HOughtOn
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07

to order Lieut.. Derby tried by court
martial at once. President Pierce
and the other secretaries (who en-
lowed the witty lieutenariI letter
and illustrations) finally convinced
Secretary Davis that he would only
be laughed at, so the audacious lieu
tenant was let alone,
Afterward this letter and other ar
ticles were collected into book, the
humor of which is still fresh. The
name John Phoenix" is no longer
familiar to the general reading pub
lie, but it is doubtless true that he fur.
nished inspiration to Mark Twain, Pc.
trdeum V. Nasby, Josh Billings. Bill
Nye and other typical American jok.
ers who came after Chicago
Daily Record.
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A WONDER.
The wonders great by science wrought
Upon the land and sea
A re nothing in comma riSOn

The wonders great by science wrought
Upon the land and sea
Are nothing in comparison
To something owned by me.
You miEht not think it wonderful
70 see it standing there;
In fact, you might mistake 1t for
A common rOcking-chair,
But when my little nephews dear
Desire afar to stray,
1t serves them for great big ship"
To bear them swift away.
Or, If for any reason they
Do not desire sail,
1t is "choo! choo! engine car"
To glide along the rail.
Or else 1t is a carriage fin
To which they hitch h
CA very gentle animal
Their pony is, of course.)
And yet, to everybody else
This wonder, declare,
Seems nothing wonderful at all,
But just-a rocking-chair.
"A. H. Hutchinson, in Golden DaJA
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07

much growing among army officers.
After one of these changes he received
an official letter from Lieut.. Derby
("John Phoenix"), who was then sta
toned at San Diego, Cal, in which,
after commencing the rare military
genius shown in the new changes by
the war department, he went on to
suggest the adoption in the army of a
new accouterment of great value and
marvellous utility.
This was an iron plate to be strongly
united on the rear of the soldiers
trousers, with stout iron hook pro-
jecting. Illustrations showed the
many uses to which it could be put.
Soldiers could carry their effects on
the hook on the march; at the camp
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07
HOTELS.

TIOTEL DE FOOTE, the leading hotel in
III Wellington. New house, elegantly fur.
nished; gas, steam, hot and cold water bath,
good pie room, Livery and feed stable in
connection. Rates, 81 per day, South Main
street, opposite park. G. D. Foote, proprietor,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07
THE CAVALRY HORSE.
TO Train II for the Field and SerV'
ice In Actual War Is a Dill
cult Task.

Horses usually become greatly
frightened at sound of an explosion.
A horse that has not been trained to
the service will snort and prance and
try to run away if pistol is fired near
it. Owing to this nervousness all the
horses used in the United States army
service have to be trained to be steady
under fire. The horse is first secured
by ropes tying the legs together, then
it is thrown to the ground and the
trainer begins firing pistol near it.
He first fires close to the horses ear,
then over the back, under and over the
neck, between the legs, and this is kept
up till the horse becomes exhausted
with it's struggles and lies quiet. After
q few lessons Cf this sort the horse
become so accust omed to the firing
that it will stand while its rider fires
a gun. 1t is absolutely necessary that
a cavalry horse be thoroughly accus-
toned to standing while gun is being
fired, as the rider must use both hands
while firing the regulation carolne.
The flashing of the cavalry saber is
also another trial to the horse, and it
has to be taught to see the bright
metal whirling AL about it's head with
out fiinching before tbs fit for service.
So accustomed do some of the cavalry
horses become TO the flash and the
blast of the saber and the carbine that
they seem to enjoy them, and they en-
ter into the battle with the most evil
dent interest. In the thick of cav
airy charge the horses of the opposing
forces have been seen to bite and kick
at each other furiously, apparently de-
termined to assist their riders in over
coming the enemy.-Chicago Record.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-07
BIRDS ARE PATRIOTIC.
Two Robins In Chicago suburb
Weave the American Flag
Into Their Nest.

Even the birds in Oak Park are pa
triotic.
Two robins, when they started their
nest in tree at the home of w. D. Nc
Ilvane on North Grove avenue, evident
ly knew that this of all years was the
one in which to display the stars and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
DR.. Lyons
PERFECT
Tooth Powder
AM ELEGANT Toilet LUXURY.
Used by people Of refinement
for over a quarter OF a century.

girls and shoes and sweaters for the boys. Each
bank had in 1t a bright silver quarter, intended ms
a nest egg" on which the children might peRih
saving pennies.
The room In which the tree stood was carefuiy
closed when the children arrived. and they were
taken into adjoining one There MT emith
talked to them after Miss Bainbridge had got
them seated He first got them to give hearty
Merry Christmas!" and then a loud Happy New
them the story OF THE Pied Piper Of Hameln.
with a moral: told them the story OF christmas.
and then illustrated the growth OF bad naDiss ny
winding q little thin thread around the strongest
boys wrist letting him break It at first. but get
ting much at last that the boy tugged ava; away
elected yells Of delight from the y3ungsters Later
they were awestruck when the Professor came
money from beneath coats and collars, brought
money down In showers out OF the ar ana hnaly
npsr baH @ 81 and great American ag out Of
an ordinary hat.
Sandwiches. boulllon, cakes and other dainties
came Santa Claus, with a. red coat and profuse
white whiskers. While the entertainment was in
had been inquirng for the entertainment at the
Lenox Lyceum. across the street: Mrs Gould IN
the rest. A woman also came later with two chill
dren. They also called In. When II came
ing there was some embarrassment because pres
ents had been provided only for the htty-two emil
dren. by name. and there were none Tor the late.
Santa Claus, seated by themselves. and received
share Of candy ana oranges o,,or cha n-..
ents had ali been distributed dismiantied the
and distributed the sliterns ornament GROUND
Colonel Socum. Mr.. and Mrs Leroy Baldwin, and
Miss Bainbridge's mother and brother were pres
sons who had read about the tree In the papers
also entered unbidden and looked on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27

New London. Conn. Dec 26-Frederick As",'
thrty-fvc years old an italian. employed by nv
brock. Cabot. Daily Co. contractors. VINO az
building the Norwich and Worcester Railroad -
tension to Groton was found murdered THIS mo''
ing. Investigation showed that he had PC"
robbed OF more than 500. which he carried on "
person. Astro was the night Waterman In cha's'
OF the boilers and dummy engines OF the compah''
which were trestle near the New-l .on xayr
naval station, on the Thames. and about A. IVY Sy
miles from this city. The discovery was mace 90 ~
"A fellow workman who went 10 relieve him. nd
victim received several wounds In the neck I'D cid
sides. any one OF which. the medical examiner SAN san
would have proved fatal. When found the me" re-
apparently had been dead several hours y sou1.
eved that eoma Italian In the employ OF the CIV "a
pany. who know that Astro haa the monV - -
person. eemmltted the syimA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
MYSTERIOUS BANK ROBBERY.

Lima. Ohio. Dec. 2s.-Thc American Natlona'
Bank Of this city robbed last night OF s's,I'-'
The money was taken from the big vault i"'
robbery skilfully performed, no damage penn
done 10 the vault The bank is at the corner o.
Main and High SITS The money stolen was ID
currency and gold No silver was taken in'
robbery was discovered this morning by the jan'
tor. who found the .loor TO the vault open Z"
deposit OF $4,000 made Saturday night wa"
gone. The directors Of the bank held mee''"s
at once. at which an assessment was made 10 nv
the deficiency, and other banks in the ciiy one'.'
assistance. The way in which entrance 10 'a as
bank was effected by the robbers is mystery, a,
all the windows protected with heaN! h,s
screens The front door was found Locked Las, la
morning. as usual There IL not the slightest cN"
for detectives to work upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27

for resting and for recreation and sleep that he
should not neglect the little ills of life because they
are the precursors of serious and fatal maladies
Chemistry has enabled men to make combinations of
drugs Fiat were impossible in the days Of the achc-
mists Medical science has taught when how and
why these combinations Of drugs should be used
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is the most
valuable of all health restoring medicines, and the
most effective. Its first work is upon the fountain
head Of life-thc stomach. who has a weak
and impaired stomach and who does not properly
digest his food will soon find that his blood has be-
come weak and impoverished, and that his whole
body is improperly and insufhcently nourished This
medicine makes the stomach strong, facilitates the
flow of digestive juices, restores the lost appetite
makes assimilation perfect invigorates the liver and
puifes and enrches the blood II is the great blood.
maker, flesh builder aud nerve tonic. II makes
men strong in body. active in mind and cool in
judgment.
1t does not make habby fat, but solid, muscular
flesh nerve force and vital energy. All medicine
dealers sell it.
w Jordan, Esq. OF Cofbn, Whitley Co. Ky. writes
About two and half years taken with
pains in the chest began TO spit up blood troubled with
nghtsveats and short wintcd that could hardly
walk half mile. Tried DR.. Perces Golden Medical Dis
covry and have improved both in strength aud weight
The medicine dealer who urges some substitute
70 thinking Of the larger profit he'll make and not
Of your best good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
DESPERATE CONTEST IN A SALOON.
POLICEMAN AND a RoBBER SHOT. THE LATTER
PROBABLY FATALLY.

Tacoma Wash, Dec. G-Policeman Brown was
wounded and one OF the robbers probably fatally
shot In a desperate contest between three masked
robbers a policeman and a saloonkeeper. The
three robbers burst open the door OF Peter Pepe's
him to throw up his hands. AS he did not comply
they began firing at him. Pope seized his revolver
from A shelf and fired back patrolman Brown
heard the shooting and rushed TO the scene
About dozen shots were exchanged before one
of the robbers dropped with bullet through his
chest His name Is James Garrett of San Fran
cisco. He has been in Tacoma for about three
weeks. Patrolman Brown wounded I'm the
chin. The other two men ran out and disappeared.
Pope declared that Of them left the door
he fired at him, and the man cried out az II shot
The police securing the vicinity for them. II
IA generally believed that the men a part Of
the gang OF hghwaymen who have been partci-
pating I'm the frequent hold-ups which have
CURED recently The wounded hghwayman Is at
the hospital in a dying condition and unable TO
alk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
QUIET DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE
SENATOR'S DAVIS AND FRYE AMONG TIFF
cALLERs-cHRIsTMA GIFTS FOR
THE PRESIDENT.

Washington. Dec %.-All the executive depart
mcnts were closed to-day and most Of the priya 70
business houses also AT the White House the day
was rather quiet, although in the morning the
President in his office and several promi-
nent callers. Among them were Senators Davis
and Frye, each Of whom had talk with the
President. When the Peace Commissioners pre-
scented the treaty TO the President Saturday
there opportunity for conference. Sena-
tor Frye went to the State Department from the
White House Senator Cafery Of Louisiana, also
the President. to ask a pardon for several
persons in whom he is interested In the after
noon the President and Mrs. Mckinley enjoyed II
long drive, and in the evening they sat down 70
dinner with their three nephews, who are guests
at the White House. Attorney General and Mrs.
Griggs and Assistant Secretary and Mrs. Allen
visitors in the evening
Christmas presents have been received at the
White House from many parts OF the country.
One Of the last TO arrive was beautiful hooking
bird from a Southern admirer OF the President.
The bird was In pretty cage. decorated with rib
bons and began 10 sing Immediately on being
taken into the house. lie was pronounced a per
feet specimen.
Although business was generally suspended in
their offices Secretary Algcr and Adjutant-ti
eral Corbn. Secretary Hay and officials Of the
Navigation Bureau in the Navy Department were
o hand for time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
THE HOWARD GOULDS' CHRISTMAS TREE
POOR CHILDREN FROM THE sLUMs ENTER
TAINI.n-uAn rpLr WITH EI r1.rpIc

THE HOWARD GOULDS CHRISTMAS TREE
POOR CHILDREN FROM THE sLUMs ENTER
TAINED-HAD TREE WITH ELECTRIC
LIGHTS AND MANY PRESENTS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Gould yesterday afternoon
gave an entertainment and provided a Christmas
tree for about sixty children In the Tuxedo. at
Fifty-ninth-st. and Madison-ave. They were as
sisted in the entertaining by Mr. and Mrs G. t.
Kirkpatrick. The Rev. Wilton Merle Smith. OF
the Central Presbyterian Church. made "A short
address to the children. who entertained by
professor Yarick with performance OF Punch
and Judy" Later he did sleight Thar nd tricks
and finally acted as Santa Claus when the pres
ents distributed
Fifty-two OF the children brought up In
omnibuses from the sweat-shop region about
Chatham Square. Miss Mary Bainbridge superin-
tendent OF the womans branch OF the New York
City Mission and Tract Society gathered the chill
dren together. One OF them a girl thirteen years
old named Resale Paccio. II was said supported
six children Almost all Of the little guests were
neatly dressed. Mr.. and Mrs Gould and Mr. and
Mrs. Kirkpatrick the Tuxedo when the
rooms a big Christmas tree had been arranged
IL was lighted with electric bulbs OF all colors
strung among the branches. and had been deco
rated with profusion OF tinsel. strings OF pop
corn. colOred balls. cones and ornaments, by Mr.
and Mrs. Gould and Mr.. and Mrs Kirkpatrick
Underneath II. In Q circle. were bundles and boxss
surrounded with complete circle Of little toy
banks. The bundles contained dresses for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
THE DAY IN SING SING PRISON.

In Sing Sing Prison the day was observed as A
holiday and the convcts had merry time as
possible under the circumstances. though two days
In succession without work generally dreaded
by men who have TO spend the entire time with
the exception Of the breakfast time, In their cells
To begin with. the convicts had breakfast OF
hash with bread and coffee. They had their regu-
lar Christmas fare Sunday morning. and II con-
sisted OF fr!casseed chicken After they had eaten
their breakfast they were entertained !or an hour
or so with some music and speaking while they
remained seated in the hail. which is the larg-
now available to hold all the men at one
time. the new chapes not yet being completed.
After the exercises the men were marched to their
cells to spend the remainder OF the day. They took
ther dinner and supper with them. This consist ed
OF gingerbread. n dish OF prunes. cheese and some
cigars More than TWO hundred OF them had the
remains Of what sent them In their Christmas
boxes from home and Jared better than those
who not similarly remembered.
The Warden allowed them to sing as much as
they wanted to In the afternoon. and the big main
hall resounded with sometimes a dozen men sing
ing many different pieces. Although to the
hearer II made great discord. the men seemed 10
enjoy II, and each kept hammering away at his
own selection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27
ANOTHER GEORGIA LYNCHING.

Harmony Grove. Ga. Dec. 26-Jefferson Bolton. a
colored man lynched at Woods Bridge. two
miles west OF this place. on Saturday night This
IL the negro who is charged with having shot at
Mr. Van Wylcr night last seek. and Of hav-
ing set fire to Van Wyler's barn Thursday night.
A warrant issued for the negroes arrest. and
he was tried ut Dry Pond on Saturday evening and
committed 10 Jail IN default OF bond The officers
started with their prisoner TO Jefferson jail. but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-27

THE FLAGSHIP NETWORK DECORATED
The crew OF the New-York. which IL lying OF
Tompklnsville. decorated the vessel yesterday
There were Christmas trees suspended from her
rnnsthends, on the hagstafrs and the signal yards
A handsome rev silk American flag new from the
stern and the now Admrals pennant, the gift or
the crew to Admiral Sampson. was also SHOWN
The crew had turkey dinner and good time IN