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The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
An Eccentric Hlatorlan.

Like most men of genius, the late
Prof. Mommsen, the great German
historian, had striking eccentricities.
One of these was observation-disclosures
He permitted his hair to be frizzled
Off by a candle by whose light he was
reading But the most characteristic
incident was his thrusting an infant
into his waste paper basket when 1t
cried. Bismarck had not much re-
spect for Mommsen as a public man,
but it would have gladdened the old
Chancellor's heart to see the scholar
publicly reprobating the language Of
the Kaiser not long ago No other
man outside the Socialist ranks dared
have done such thing in Germany
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
AN INSIGHT INTo sOCIErY.

The Iaundress' little daughter had
been allowed TO peep into the dining
room, where the table was set for a
dinner party.
and, mamma" she said, later
oeyery plate had two forks by 1t.
What was that for?"
aYou don't know the ways Of your
betters. child" replied the laundress.
.sThe extra fork Is In case they drop
ene on The floor etrelt Free Press.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
when Nature is Remlss.

Ny.re mods undoubtedly at times,
nc n .Io case OF the child born with
ont a brain, whose case has been
made public this week. Not long ago
an infant was born and lived for
three weeks with hole through its
heart. Thousands of us are, color
blind, others have no musical sense.
And there are many Laura Bridg-
mans, many Helen Kellers. The
queen Of Roumania has or had at her
court in personal attendance upon
herself the daughter of blind noble.
MAJ AShe could neither hear nor
sp&nghnd had to be taught to com.
municate by holding the throat of
speaker and initiating the vibration
produced by the effort But what
grudge against nature must such n
one as Lyon Playfair discovered eTer
feel
Here was girl who was blind,
deaf dumb and conld neither taste
nor smell. One might be parioned
for asking Il such a life was worth
living. Yet there was a beautiful les.
son in such an existence, as the great
warm heart of Playfair discovered,
He sent her a pretty finger ring, and
the poor mite replied in this pitifuliy
pretty letter: Dear Sir Lyon Play.
fair Sir Lyon Playfair sent Edith
ring in box. Edith thank Sir Lyon
Playfair for ring. Sir Lyon Playfair
come to see Edith. Good-by. Edith"
During his visit the child had closely
examined his hands, wrists, arms and
face, her touch being marvellously
accurate. A year later he went again,
to sec her At first she did not recog-
nize him and no one betrayed his
Identity. AT length she turned back
Inc cuff Of his shirt and touched his
wrist. Her face lit up with intense
Joy. 1T is the Englishman who gave
me the ring" she rapidly spelled out
on her fingers. And in a second she
Aapal Pung her little arms around his
neck and was weeping with delight
at the recognition.-St. James Ga.
zette.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
peenest Bore Anle.

The deepest bore hole in the world
Is one of 6571 feet below the surface
of the soil made at Poruschowitz. near
Rybrick, Upper Slesia, The previous
record for depth was 5,7SS foot hole
drilled some years ago at Schladebach,
near Leipsic in SaXony. The latter
bore hole was made in search for coal
measures, and eighty-three separate
seams, some Of considerable thickness,
were penetrated.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
HONEST.

THAT beautiful diamond ring You
loaned me for the colonial tea-I-I-
lost it, and / don't know where the
money is coming from to replace it,"
"Oh, It doesn't matter, 1t was only
paste. The original is in my jewel
boS."-Cleveland Leader.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
MANNERS

"They drive their motor car more
than fifty miles an hour. Is that like
parvenusg"
"Ah, but observe. See them WAIVER
when they meet anybody, rs if they
were about to turn out."-Pucli.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
THE POINT OLE VIEW.

"But / don't know why | should In.
troduce that bill" said the legislator
u can't make any sense out Of it at
all. don't see a thing in It,"
That's just the point" said the
corporation lawyer. That's why we
want this bill passed. kansas City
World.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
ERFANTED-L0CAL MANAGERS
WW $1,000 TO $4,000 A YEAR FOR
" THE RIGHT MEN

Wepre about TO offer to the public, stock in
one Of the mining and emelting companies IN
America; when tho facts become known The
demand for shares will be immediate and
strong.
Before advertising this stock for public sub.
scripnon we wish 10 appoint man or firm
IN all the principal cities and towns to repre-
sent u.s.
We are not seeking canvassers unless thew
wish TO canvas on their own account.
That il TO say, all inquiries in answer 10 our
newspaper win be referred 10 our manager
The duties Of our local managers will be 10
call or send representative TO call upon the
writers Of these letters Of inquiry, and 10 Law
before them the facts and information for
which they have asked.
This IL not n small catchpenny scheme. but
one OF the greatest and most comprehensive
mining enterprises in America today.
IL should further be understood that we are
not seeking cheap mon. We want tho hest
men TO be had Men who are capable Of earn.
ing VI 100 20 5000 a year. We want men Of
good reputat on, gentlemanly address, wide
acquaintance, and most undisSuted reliability
To those who give Us satisfactory references
we can oHor permanent position, We can
oHer good income TO men who can give even
small portion OF their time TO our business
Prompt application should be mace as we arc
anxious 20 make all appointments as early M
possible. Write us at once for full information
concerning our proposition,
THE SIEchER BROKERAGE co.
Lhcioue blug' ST. LOUIS, MO.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
rHE YoUrHFUL SOLOMON.

Shocked Mother-"My boy, my boy!
What become of that last piece Of pie
l left in the cupboard and told you
not to disturb?'
Owl-Eyed Oscar-AI Gated it,"
Shocked Mother-"And what would
you call an act like that?"
Owl-Eyed Oscar-"Disturbin' tn
niece. 1 'pose."--Baltimor American.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
WAR TN THE FUTURE.

General when bullet-proof uniforms
become common)-"Mhet have you
learned"
Aid-"Vietory will soon perch upon
our banners. We hay filled the enc
my's clothes so full Of lead that they
can't move another step without I'M
dressing. New York Weekly.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
AN EASY MATTER.

Giles-"Congress could settle this
womans suffrage business in short Or
der If 1t was to 60 about it in the right
way"
Miles-''How"
Giles-"By enacting law compelling
women to vote. Then they wouldn't
want to'-Chicago News.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
PROOF POSITIVE

Father-"But are YOU sure he is d
sensible young man37
Daughter-"Ob, yes, papa. Why,
he's the only one Of our amateur the
auical club who hasn't professional
aspirations. Puck,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
BLOCKING HIM.

my boss has promised to raise my
salary on the first Of next month"
said Slyman,
Sorry, old man. interrupted New
lit, but I've had to borrow some
money myself this week."-Philadel'
uhla Press.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
WORLDS FAIR ST. LOUIS.
louisville al. and Nashville r.. r. Short

,ie and Nashville II. r. Short.
r. ~ h,ne' Best Time and Service.
AL, va an, ZIP season. sixty-day and fifteen.
bes,s mVAels VIII be sold daily from all points
p,s.ns April Goth. Very low rate Coach
sa asurSion tickets sold May 10th and 3lst.
iIope '' n rates made for military on applica.
las eva oh a miss the Grenteat Ia. the world
&NR II. AsA ior neNe's wa the =
in,es @2rid,a Fair literature. with list and
Ma y. Noteis and b0hrding houses, sched.
In sgsl q llckots, eles ping car spnee and
? q HoLLENBEcK,
plql Pass Agent, Ailansa, Ga,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
LACKADAY, LADIESl

Cobwigger-Did the women's clubs
have a harmonious convention?
Merrltt-No. The only time they
got together was when they were hav.
ing their picture taken.-Judge.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
THE SMART PUPIL.

In making a paste jewel" remark.
ed the manufacturer of imitation Jew
elry to his intelligent pupil, you
hrst must be sure that your paste is
OF the proper consistency"
u see" quoth the apt scholar;
consistency is a jewel. "-Clevelan
Plain Dealer.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
A CHOICE OF EVILS.

"Niiss Chatterton? l think III send
her word that I'm out"
Won't the still small voice reproach
you"
Eyes, hut I'd rather listen to the still
small voice than to Miss Chatterton,"
Puck.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
SLIGHT CORRECTION IN TITLE.

Before they were married." says
the knowing one, "he called her the
angel Of HIS life."
"Well?' asked the listener.
Now he says she is the angle OF
his life"
Says she brought him up with a
hort turn,"-rJudge.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
WON THE CASE.

why do you charge him with dis.
turbing the peace?' asked the Justice,
He has photograph with a mega.
phone attachment" was the reply
Chicago Post.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22
Che Funny
idle Of
Life.

NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE,
The candidate will soon come forth
And shake Won by the hand.
And show you what great mans he has
10 benefit the land ""'
A9d When he gets the place he seeks,
,r, Houu note with mild dismay
Inc world he promised to reform
Fiods on, the same old way.
Washington Star,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

George B. Mcclellan never delivers
eZtemporaneous speeches, He always
reads from manuscripts.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

flTSnermapertly cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Res'orer, 20 trial hottleand treatiseiree
d. K. H. kI7Nr. It'd. 9s1 Arch St.. Phila. Pa
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup forehildre1
,eethinp, soften the gums. reduces innamma-
non allays pain ,curesWind collie. 25e. abottle
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

Death is one thing that never fails to
come to the man who waits,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

After younc man has called on girl
AZ least three times she imagires there Is
an door of orange blossoms in the air,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

Fruit acids will not stain goods dyed
with PUTNAM FADErEss DYES.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

no man objects 70 heing assured that he
Mqat IN II When jail is the subject OF CON
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, viii send free
Pike, NAV lst Carrot ......,......,..1nc NC.
pkg. Earliest Green Eating Onion. -. l0o
ipkg. peep Of Dav Tomat o....,,....20 poo.
snar, a.lzer's Fash Light Radish. ,.,., Tor.
liBRG, Long Quick, Quick Radsh. ,.,.,. l0c.
PIG Salzer's Queen Of All Radish. Toe:
Above six rare novelties. the choicest and
7Oc but they are mailed 10 YOU free. 20.
aether with Salzer's big cataloG, well
worth Fl0000 to every wde,awake gar
dener, all upon receipt OF hut SOC. in post
age and this notice. fA.C.L.1
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

Mrs. Newwed-"When you married
me you didn't marry a cook
Mr.. Newwed-"Tut! Tut! I found
that ont long ago."-New York Amer
lean.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-12-22

One way to dodge the divorce courts is
to stay single.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
TROOPS ARE MASSING.
COIOmbinns Are Gathering in Force
at CartaEena.

Colon, Jan. THE Royal Mail
steamer Atrato, which arrived here to-
day from Savanilla and Cartagena, re-
ports that there is great military ac-
tivity in both these towns, and that
large numbers of troops are being con-
centrated in Cartagena. Many of the
troops arrived from the interior dur
ing the past fortnight.
1t is learned by the Associated Press
correspondent from a reliable source
that the Colombian troops at Carta-
gena now number at least 1000.
The Colombian cruiser Gen. Pinzon
and the steam tug Nellie continue to
convey troops to Titumau as they
come in from the interior. The last
detachment, which consisted of 800
men from the department Of Antio-
quia, We're brought to Cartagena by
train.
The war talk is unabated in Carta-
gena, and in certain quarters discon-
tent is openly expressed with the dip
lomatic policy of Gen. Rafael Reyes,
which, up to the present time, has re-
suited in inaction.
Maj. Coles division of 300 marines
from the United States cruiser Dixie
disembarked this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
GEN. GORDON is ILL
GREAT SOLDIER AND STATESMAN
NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE.
INFLAMMATION OF STOMACH
FOLLOWS AN ATTACK OF ACUTE
INDIGESTION.

The General Is at His Home ut
Biscayne, FIa.-AttacIx Similar to
One He Sustained on n Railway
Train Some Time AGO-COnsuIta-
ton of His Physicians Leaves No
HOpe-Grew Very Weak, but Raj
lied Somewhat Under StimuIants.
Miami, Fla, Jan. 7.-Gen. John B.
Gordon is dangerously i'll at his home,
Bscayne, seven miles north of this
city.
The attack is similar to one from
which he suffered some time ago on
a railroad train in Mississippi. 1t is
Inflammation of the stomach. caused
by an acute attack of indigestion, to
which he is subject.
A consultation of Gen. Gordon's
physicians tonight, reported from his
home by telephone, leaves no hope for
his recovery.
p. m.-The following bulletin has
just been issued by the attending ply
sicians of Gen. John B. Gordon:
Gen. John B. Gordon's condition re-
mains the same as at noon. He grew
much weaker at o'clock this after
noon, but responded to stimu1ants and
has rallied somewhat since: is now
resting more quietly. Temperature,
1O4; pulse. 116.
His wife and two sons are with
him. His daughters, Mrs. Burton and
Mrs. Orion Bishop Brown, have been
notified.
Gen. Gordon's condition is very
critical. His advanced age CD, and
general depleted strength from previous
impaired health. causes his physicians
to entertain serious fears of the out
come.
(signed.) "Gramling and Jackson,
Attending Physicians"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
briggs, WHILE AN M. c.,
ACCEPTED MONEY.
Former New York Congressman Was
Found Guilty.

Former New York Congressman Was
Found Guilty.
New York, Jan. latter celebrating
forty-five minutes to-day jury found
former Congressman Edmund H.
briggs guilty of accepting money to
procure a contract between a private
company and the government while
serving as a member of Congress.
The jury recommended mercy.
In response Judge Thomas said the
recommendation was eminently fitting,
as Mr.. briggs had conducted himself
with dignity and because he undOubt-
edly violated the statute unwittingly.
Judge Thomas said he believed Mr..
briggs was only guilty in technical
| sense.
In charging the jury, Judge Thomas
said:
Did Mr.. briggs tender services to
the fraudulent Company in connec-
ton with a government contract? He
had a perfect right to give his services
gratuitously, but if he was a congress
man-elect and received compensation
therefor then l charge you that he is
guilty.
The defense took exception to this
point.
After the jury had been discharged
Judge Thomas announced that counsel
had agreed on a day for sentence.
Judge Thomas said: II wish l could
inflict a sentence without imprison-
ment, but cannot under the law. l
shall make the sentence as light as |
possibly can. You, briggs, are free to
come and go as you please"
Mr.. briggs in his testimony freely
admitted that he had placed $50 of
the cashier company's machines in
various departments of the postoffice
at Washington, and that ne was paid
$12, 900 by the company. Mr.. briggs
also admitted that he gave money to
George w. Beavers, who was super
intendent in the Postoffice Department.
He declared that at the time he gave
Beavers $4,000 in 1900, it was not for
services rendered, but went toward
a campaign fund At that time Mr.
briggs was a candidate for president
of the borough of Brooklyn.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08

STAGE HAND ARRESTED
1t Is Believed He Can Give Valuable
Information

Chicago. Jan. John Schmidt, one
of the stage hands at the Irouuois
Theater, was arrested to-day. The
man was locked up to await a hearing
on the charge of manslaughter.
Assistant Chief Schuettler believes
that the man will be able to give some
important information regarding the
management of the stage and the ar
rangement of the scenery, which is
said to have inter:ered with the work.
ing of the asbestos curtain.
The arrest of william T. Maher and
George Nagel, which took place to-
day, is considered important by Cor
Oner Traeger in connection with the
investigation. The men were employ
ed by a sub-contractor of the Fuller
Construction Company. According tC
the police. the men say they nailed
down the Ventilators on the roof OF
the theater over the stage, and the ex-
animation will show that the skylight
frames had never been removed. Ir
other words. the safety vents for a fire
on the stage were never operated, ever
experimentally.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
POINT FOR DIETRICH.

Declared He WINS Not Senator
when the Alleged Onense Occurred.
Omaha, Neb., Jan. THE trial of
United States Senator Dietrich in the
Federal Circuit Court, on an indict-
ment alleging bribery in connection
with the appointment of a postmaster
at Hastings, Neb., progressed rapidly
to-day, until point was reached where
the first witness for the government
was placed on the stand, When Gen.
Gown, chief counsel for Senator
Dietrich, interposed a demurrer on the
ground that Mr.. Dietrich had not taken
the oath and was not, therefore, a
United States senator when the al
legged bribery occurred.
This question was acknowledged by
counsel for both sides to be a new one,
and each had prepared argument on
the subject. The court will hand down
an opinion tomorrow morning.
The point is a significant one, and
raises the question of whether a mem
Der of Congress is amenable to the
United States government as a mem
Der of Congress between the time of
his election and the date of his quail
fication as a member of the House to
which he is elected.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
Japan WILL REFUSE
,, NOT ACCEDE TO THE NEW
DEMANDS OF RUSSIA.
TROOPS ARE BEING LANDED
go ooREA BY ALL THE POWERS
THAT HAVE INTERESTS.

.,.L R1ueiackets Have Been Put
.hore Mt ChemuIpO and Are Ex-
.o4ed TO Go to Seoul Immediate
D,,1omats Are BusiIy Engaged
=. Exchanging Communications,
-. the Indications of War Are
Growing.
london, Jan. S.-The Daily Mails
ro,,io correspondent learns that Rus
q. has made new demands, which 1t
will be Impossible for Japan to en-
terrain.
The correspondent says that all the
pou,ers are landing troops in Corea,
and that the British bluejackets land
81 at Chemulpo are expected to go to
Seoul Immediately.
Constant kilograms are passing be-
tween NJ. Pavlof, the Russian minis
fer 70 Corea, Baron De Rosen, the
Russian minister to Japan, and Vice
roy Alexieff.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
precaution against fire that he knew
of was the rule against smoking.
The ''Fire Proof" Curtain.

George w. Stetson of bingham,
Mass. secretary of the G. w. Train
er Manufacturing Company, which
made the asbestos curtain, when ask
ed by Coroner Traeger how he ac-
counted for the burning up of his fire
proof curtain, replied that he did not
believe it had burned up, and that
he had every reason to believe that
it had not. In his opinion, the great
er part of the curtain was lying at
the present time upon the theater
stage, covered with SCOT, and frozen.
He entered into a long explanation
of the qualities of asbestos, decar-
ing that while it would not burn, a
high temperature would take the life
out of it and cause it to crumble. He
was shown a portion of the curtain
which had been brought from the Iro-
quois Theater and said that it had
been in a very hot place, and that
the life was practically all out of the
piece shown him.
Other witnesses testified as to the
sticking of the curtain, finding exits
locked and as to the GOODNESS of the
audience before the panic started.
Joseph H. Bruce said none of the
exits on the north side of the house
We're open.
Antonio Frozolino, the leader of the
orchestra, said he had seen no fire
eXtmguishers or fire buckets about the
stage.
Mrs. Emma Schweitzer testified that
of three doors leading from the lobby
to the street, two were locked.
Mrs. Josephine Petry also found
The inquest was adjourned until to-
morrow
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
Japan WANTS TO SETTLE
THE AFFAIR HERSELF,
If 1t Comes to War She Wants no
Intervention.

lOulGs W W eAA -
Intervention.
Toxic, Jan. 1.-THE government is
silent concerning the terms of the
Russian rejoinder A high authority
here, however, says that the reply is
unsatisfactory to Japan, especially in
its features bearing upon the question
ofof Corea. He says that the Russian
government in its communication ex-
presses a desire for a peaceful settle
ment of the matters in dispute.
Japan has taken the reply under con-
sideration, and if convinced that Rus
sia's protestations are honest and that
there is a chance for peace, she will
continue the negotiations. At the same
time the ministry is unqualifiedly OPP
posed to long delay.
1t is becoming apparent that Japan
would resent any intervention upon
the part of any of the outside powers
in the extremity of the crisis. 1t is
thought possible here that the United
States might intervene. Such inter
vention the Japanese say, would be
unjust and only create delay which
would be advantageous to Russia.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
RUSSIANS MARCHED TO SEOUL.
Transportation Was Refused by the
Japanese Railway.

Washington, Jan. 7.-United States
Minister Allen at Seoul, Corea, has ca
bled the State Department. under to-
days date. that the Russian marines,
who were landed at Chemulpo, and who
were refused transportation to Seoul
over the Japanese Railway, have reach
ed the capital, marching overland.
1t is understood that the purpose in
sending American marines in such
haste to the Corean capital ahead of
all European marines, was because of
a desire to protect not only the Ameri-
can legation at the Corean capital, but
also the property of the Chemulpo
Electric Railway, and the electric light
works, in both of which Americans are
interested largely.
There are other large American in
terests in Corea. In fact, it is said at
the State Department that they are
perhaps more important than those of
any other nation.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-08
UNEASY AT LONDON,
War Indications Caused Another
Fall in Stocks.


Fall in Stocks.
London, Jan. IA dispatch from
Toxic to Reuters Telegram Company
says that the contents of the Rus
sian reply are kept secret, but that
In best informed circles the impress
sion is that it is unsatisfactory.
Baron De Rosen the Russian minis
ter to Japan and Baron Kramura.
Japanese Foreign Minister, conferred
yesterday at the Russian legation,
where Baron De Rosen is still indis-
posed.
An important council was held to-
day, at which were present the Pre-
mier, the Foreign Minister, and the
Ministers of War and Marine together
with the chiefs and assistant chiefs of
the staffs of the army and navy.
The elder statesmen of Japan prob
ably will hold conference to-mor-
row.
Stocks, which recovered somewhat
yesterday, fell again to-day.
The general feeling here is one of
uneasiness.