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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

IN the makeup Of the Sixtieth con.
/ gress for this last short session
there will be nine new faces-two in
the senate and seven in the house.
In the senate Carroll S. Page has
been elected by the Vermont legisla-
ture to the vacancy caused by the
death of Senator Redfeld Proctor,
which had been temporarily filled, un-
der gubernatorial appointment, by
John w. Stewart.
The other new sepator-a man
whose name has figured in transmits
sissippi politics for a good many years
is Albert B. Cummins of Iowa, who
takes the place of the late William B.
Allison.
In the house the seven new men
are: o. c. Wylie, Second Alabama dis
trict; Henry A. Barnhart, Thirteenth
Indiana; Albert A. Estopinal, First
Louisiana. John P. Swazey, Second
Maine; Frank E. Guernsey, Fourth
Maine; Otto G.. Folker, Third New
York, and Charles H. Burke, South
Dakota, at large. Mr.. Swazey takes
the place of Charles E. Littleield, for
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

w nth the retirement of President
w Roosevelt from Office many peo-
pie suppose that the German Re-
formed church on Fifteenth street will
no longer be the center of interest
which it now is on Sunday mornings.
Interest may be lessened but it is
expected that DR.. Schick will still
have distinguished official to preach
to in the person of Vice-President-
elect James Schoolcraft Sherman.
Like President Roosevelt, Mr.. Sher-
man is member of the Dutch Re-
formed church, an organization that
has no place of worship in this city.
He is leading member of the Dutch
Reformed church in his home town
of Utica, N. Y, but he has never affil-
lated himself with any church of the
capital city. 1t is thought that when
he assumes the dignity of vice-presi-
dent of the United States he will give
his attention to religious matters to
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
Estimated Cost of Taking New Census

per cent, and on this basis the cost
of the thirteenth census proper, OK.
elusive of the four annual and the two
biennial reports, would be $1S, $50, OG0,
nearly $6,000,000 more than the direc.
tor estimates the actual cost will be.
An important means of bringing
about this saving is the fact that the
bureau will build and own the neces.
sary tabulating apparatus instead Of
renting it as heretofore On July l.,
1905, the apparatus which had been
used in tabulating the census of 1900
and which was owned aad operated by
private company was withdrawn
from the bureau of the census be-
cause the company and the director
could not agree on the rental. The
withdrawal of the machines compelled
the director to ask congress for an
appropriation for experimental work
In developing new mechanisms to he
owned, controlled, and operated by
the government The results of this
experimental work have exceeded all
expectations. The new mechanismS
invented are novel in plan and design,
are of greater speed and efficiency
than those they supersede, and can
be built and operated at saving in
money as compared with previous ex.
pendltures for this purpose.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
Guide Throttles Wolves in White House

for doing this sort of thing and wanted
to live up to it. He was successful.
Mr.. Alternately gave lifelike exhi.
bition of wolf hunting at the White
House by the medium of series of
moving pictures. The slides illus
trated wolf hunt as conducted by
Alternately, who, in conquering his
quarry, eschews the use of any deadly
weapon.
Alternately, who IL now marshal Of
the state of Oklahoma, served as guide
for the president on one of his recent
hunting trips. Realizing the value Of
his spectacular exploits the wolf killer
recently made prolonged excursion
into the woods, taking with him the
facilities for procuring characteristic
pictures. The result is about 5000
feet of moving films which graphically
portray the whole contest.
The exhibition was given on a huge
canvas, arranged for the purpose and
among the interested spectators were
Prof. and Nine. Ferrero and George
Shiras ILL.,, whose achievements as
camera hunter" have engaged the at.
tention of naturalists.
The president fully appreciated the
performance and frequently clapped
his hands, saying: "Fine!' 'Grand!"
"Splendid!"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

G N. D. NORTH. director Of the cen
~. sus, has written letter to Sec
rotary Straus, his immediate superior,
asking for an appropriation of not
less than $14,o0o,ooo with which to
take the thirteenth census in 1910.
The cost of the last census, in 1900,
exclusive of the four annual investiga-
tons and two biennial reports due the
same year, was $12,520000. The d.
rector estimates that the cost of the
next census, due to the fact that he
now has a regularly organized office,
will be only $4,000 more than the
census of 1900.
If the work can be accomplished
for this sum, it will be the first time
in the history of the nation that a
census has been taken and compiled
at practically the same cost as the
prior enumeration. Formerly the in
crease in the cost of the census from
decade to decade has been about 50
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
New Faces Seen in House and Senate

years one of the most prominent fig
ures in the house. Mr.. Littlefleld re.
signed last spring.
The number of deaths during the
present congress is three or four times
the usual number for the same length
of time.
The first man to fall since the open.
ing of the Sixtieth congress was John
T. Morgan of Alabama, who died June
II, 1907. A month later his colleague,
Edmund w. Pettus, expired. Decem-
Der %, 1907, stephen r. Mallory Of
Florida passed away His successor
was William J. Bryan, who died last
March. Asbury c. Latimer of South
Carolina died February 20, 1908, and
March 4, 1908, Redfield Proctor Of
Vermont was added to the death roll.
The next victim was William P. White
of Maryland. The last and most illus
trious of all was William B. Allison Of
Iowa, the undisputed leader of the
upper house.
A noticeable feature in the long roll
Of deaths was the fact that most of
the men who passed away were among
the patriarchs of the senate. Senator
Pettus was Sc years old; Senator
White, "a; Senator Morgan, 80; SEN
ator Allison, 70; Senator Proctor, II;
Senator Mallory, 60, and Senator Lati-
mer, 81. Senator Bryan, however, was
one of the youngest men in the SEN
ate. He was 80 years old when he
died.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

III ASHINGTON.-Re wicked and
w ravenous wolves, such as are sup
posed to chase the traveller through
the woods on a cold, snowy winter
night, were slain before the eyes Of
President Roosevelt in the east room
of the White House the other evening"
nothing but the naked hands being
utilized to perform this feat.
The wolves were not stationary, but
in actual motion. The entire affair
was so realistic that some of the dis.
tinguished guests invited to witness
the performance SHE'D toward the win.
dows, thinking they would rather
chance leap in the dark than the
animals in sight.
John Alternately, the far famed wolf
killer and western guide, officiated as
stage manager and did all the killing.
His alone were the naked hands that
stifled the painting brec tn of the un.
fortunate wolf He has a reputation
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
By ADELAIDE HURST
Copyright, By Ford Pub. Coz

ly-'if she's very ordinary sort Of
person. You see, it's not SO simple as
it sounds to refuse a man.
well, never mind about the re
fusals. What l want to get at is"
Then there's the case of two peo
pie who are old friends" Miss Murray
went on hurriedly. THAT makes a
proposal so much more complicated
In the first place it'll take the man
much longer to come to the point,
and the girl will know how to ward
off the crisis in all sorts of ways; and
then. when he does come to the point,
she'll find it rather troublesome to
convince him that her answer is final.
OF course added the speaker thought
ly, that applies to the comparative
stranger as well. Men always do
seem hard to convince that woman's
No doesn't mean Yes
Miss Murray looked innocent mysti-
fed.
You see, what l am really anxious
to know explained the author with
some difidence, sis how woman
would accept, not reject, al offer of
marriage
OH said Ethel, in tFe tone of
one who had never cons' Tered that
side of the question. 'I'nl afraid l
can't be of much help to you there!"
Don't say that, Miss Murray" :.
IF you remember Mr.. Warburton,"
said his companion slowly, you asked
for the benefit of my large expert
ence;' those were your very words"
Il believe they were," he admitted.
every we'll, them" continued Ethel,
with great deliberation, my expert
ence is limited to refusals."
you mean you have never &C.
cepted-"
Never" replied Miss Murray firmly.
I'm delighted to hear it,"
"Mr. Warburton!"
II mean I'm very sorry, indeed"
"Oh. Thank YOU"
IL beg your pardon; I didn't
mean that either. Of course mat
urally, I'm disappointed. l had hoped
so much from your help. Don't you
think, Miss Murray, you could imagine
an offer of marriage which it would
be possible for you to accept?"
The author had risen from his chair
and was looking down upon his COM
panion with an expression on his face
that was new to her.
For a moment Ethel returned his
gaze, then her blue eyes sank before
his.
DO you think you could imagine
such an offer?" he repeated softly.
Ethels lips parted in a little smile.
Its very difficult" she whispered,
with crimson cheeks; cts very diff
cult to accept an imaginary offer of
marriage"
Ethel" he cried, Selling her hands
impetuously. do you mean-do you
mean"
The question u.s." said Ethel de-
murely-"the question is what do YOU
mean?"
THAT l love you-that l want YOU
to be my wife! Ethel won't you
say Yes this time?"
For the sake of the story?"
For my own sake, darling! Bother
the story!'
For the sake of the story" she re-
peated mischievously, "Dick, I've half
mlnd-for the sake of the story
you know-to say Yes"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
FINE MANSION IS
DOCTORS PRISON
PHYSICIAN FORBIDDEN TO LEAVE
RICH PATIENT BY BROTHER
OF LATTER.
CHARGES BY HOUR FOR STAY
Starts Suit for $500, Which Price Hs
Claims Was Agreed Upon for "Un-
usual acknowledgements
Married Heiress.

San Francisco.-From the lonely con-
fines of the famous" Konoyah' estate in
Lake county, where dwells wealthy
Milos Mitrov Gopcevic, the millionaire,
at one time blue-clad, Woodworking
gripman on the Sacramento street
cable line, comes the story of most
unusual happening-an occurrence
which may be aired soon in the courts
of San Francisco, with DR.. Walter H.
Fearn, a well-known Lake county ply
sician, and Gopcevic as the central
figures. Gopsevic will be remem-
bered as the gripman who married
Miss Floyd, the heiress.
For 696 hours, or 20 days, DR..
Fearn alleges he was prisoner in
the hons of Gopcevic, where he had
gone to treat the millionaire's brother.
For each of these hours the physician
wants $40, which, he claims, is justly
due him as a special fee covering, as
he declares, unusual detention" in
the famous "Konoyah" mansion. For
696 hours DR.. Fearn says he was kept
away from his patients, who charged
Ludt uO 1O10OOh IAClA W OONOAAO sAS
private attendant of a rich man. All
these things and minor allegations
have been made in sensational state
ment, made by DR.. Fearne to legal
firm, in whose hands he has placed
his case. The firm will bring suit for
$1,000 against one of the most for
tunate cable car gripmen who ever
breasted the chilling fogs of the west
ern addition.
The splendor of Konoyah mansion
held no prize for DR.. Fearn, although
he had servants at his beck and call,
priceless paintings to be studied when
his patient rested easily, and count
less modes of recreation. But ever
present in the doctors mind, he says,
were suffering patients whom he
could not reach and he was stirred to
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

indignation. When he attempted to
persuade Gopcevic to permit him to
leave the place, he says, he was con-
fronted by violent entreaties. You
cannot go. You must save the life of
my brother Peter" Fearn says that his
suggestions were met with emphatic
promises.
Il will pay whatever price you say"
said Gopcevic, according to the physi-
clan, and Fearn declares that when
he agreed to remain for $40 an hour
Gopcevic offered no objection.
you do not doubt that l can pay
your bill?' anXiously quizzed the mil
lionaire. 81 am rich man, but to
leave my brother to a horrible death
in these lonely parts would break my
heart"
And so Fearn remained. For a
whole month DR.. Fearn treated Peter
Gopcevic and at the expiration of that
time the sicl. man arose from his bed
and departed for the southern part 81
the state
The sad sequel, sad at least for DR..
Fearn, came when the physician pre-
sented his claim for his services.
According to DR.. Fearn there never
has been any reply to his statements
other than occasional small checks
Continued silence on the part of Cop.
cevic led Fearn to place the matter in
the hands of legal firm, and now, it
is stated, lawsuit is to follow.
1t was while he was gripman at SO
a day on the old Sacramento street
cable line. Gopcevic met Miss Harry
Floyd, brilliant young heiress, living
in Sacramento street. From a casu.
al acquaintance there grew loving
friendship, and Gopcevic left his hum
BILE job to wed Miss Floyd. A year
after marriage the heiress died, leay
ing her entire estate valued at more
than 100000 with the exception of a
few minor requests, to her husband
A bitter contest for the beautiful Lake
county property followed, but Gopce
vic was victorious.
All that he says about the Dr. FeaIn
statement is: II did it for the love oil
my brother"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

books. I only asked that question be.
cause, you see, the way man pro-
poses depends very much on whether
or no he's an old friend of the lady's."
"Ye-es?"
There was deferential inquiry in the
authors tone and look.
Yes, of course it does. Now, for
instance, supposing he's merely a re-
cent acquaintance" Ethel went on, as
one propounding the wisdom of ages,
hes almost sure to introduce the sub
ject with some such remark as: Isn't
it strange, Miss Jones, that you and
/ seem to be quite old friends?' or
Somehow, Miss Jones, I feel as
though I had known you all my life!'
Of course after that Miss Jones will
know what to expect and can act &C.
cordingly"
Act accordingly"
Now, if Miss Jones is a timid,
nervous sort of person, and doesn't
like to say No point blank, she'll
very likely murmur something about
its being so sudden-the comic papers
are quite right there, you know-and
about never having thought of him in
that light, and all that sort of thing,
and she'll probably end by asking him
to give her time to consider: and
on the following day she'll write him
pretty little note to the effect that,
deeply as it pains her to say it. and
SO on. That's the favorite way of do.
ing 1t because it's the easiest. On the
other hand, she may prefer to get the
affair over and done with at once, in
which case"
But" protested Warburton. SUD
posing she wants to accept the man %
I'm which case" continued Ethel
ignoring the interruption, She'll tell
him quite frankly and simply that she
can't marry him because she doesn't
love him."
Don't tell me she'll promise to be
a sister to him!" exclaimed the an.
thor apprehensively
She might" replied Ethel guarded.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
Not Fair.

Look here, Abraham" said the
Judge. Its been proved right here in
court that instead of doing something
to help support your wife and children
yau spend your whole time hunting
'possum!"
The old negro hung his head.
Nov, Abe, you love your wife, don't
you?"
"Ah suttinly does!"
"And your Children"
"Yas, subj"
"And you love them both better"
Better ev'ry day, jedge!" Abe
broke in.
better than 4 thousand pos.
sums?"
Look hyah. jedge," exclaimed Abe.
with widening eyes, "dat's takin' q
coon at pow'ful disadvantage!"-Bo-
hemian Magazine.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

It's awfully good of you to see me,
Miss Murray"
Not a bit of It, To tell you the
truth, it's not my goodness at all, but
James"
II came to have chat with you,
you know and lin glad to find you
alone" said Dick.
"Ye-es?"
It's about my new story" explained
Warburton diffidently.
Yes" continued the author with in
creasing confidence. it'll be the best
story I've every written-if you'll help
me-"
II don't understand"
will you collaborate with me, Miss
Murray"
~" Ethel opened her blue eyes in
well-feigned amazement. Really, Mr..
Warburton."
Miss Murray, you, with the expert
ence you have had, could do so much
for me. You see, it is like this" ex-
planned Warburton eagerly, "a man
has got to ask girl to be his wife,
and
Il don't see the necessity" inter-
rupted his companion.
Il am speaking of the characters in
my new book returned the author,
with some dignity, "but, of course, if
you refuse to treat the subject seri-
ously-"
Il beg your pardon. Please go on;
l won't interrupt again"
We'll, then, as l said before, the
man has got to propose to the girl,
and l want your advice as to how he's
going to do it,
The girl knit her brows in perplex.
ity.
Such lot depends on how long
they've known each other she said
at last. Are they old friends, and has
she seen it coming?'
'Well--I-as to that, l don't think
I've made up my mind yet"
How extraordinary! Then you've
not really begun the story at ALL"
"Oh, yes; that is, lin busy col
lecting material, thinking out strong
situations and all that kind of thing,
you know. It's-it's rather difficult to
explain"
"Oh, see. OF course, it's stupid of
me, but, you know, don't pretend to
understand anything about writing
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
70 CURE A COUGH
Or Break a Cold in 81 Houro

Mix two ounces of Glycerine and q
half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine COM
pound pure with half pint of Straight
Whisky. Shake well and take a tea
spoonful every four hours.
The genuine Virgin Oil of Pine COM
pound pure is prepared only by The
Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
and is put up only in half-ouAce Walls.
each vial securely sealed in a round
wooden case to insure it's freshness
and purity.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
The Symmetrical Figure.

Speaking of that rare gift, sym.
metry OF person, it is more desirable
than beauty of feature, because it out
lasts youth. The symmetrical figure
is perfectly proportioned and articu-
lated anatomy, and nothing is more
rare. Be thankful, fair ones, when
you have points" which cause US to
to overlook any little discrepancy in
fOrm-EXchange,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
Ancient Example,

Caesar tore up the blank telegraph
form on which he had started to write
something.
Taking another sheet, he wrote the
words: "Veni, vidi, vici,' signed it,
and handed it to the operator.
Il was about to make it: We have
beaten 'em to frazzle,'" he said, "but
that would set everybody to asking
what the deuce fragile is-and the
other is shorter, anyway"
Cautioning the reporters to suppress
all mention of the incident, he turned
away and strobe haughtily into his
tent.-Chicago Tribune.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

We buy cream. Write desk No. for prices.
The Crescent Creamery Co., St. Paul.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23
DIsTEMPER

In all it's forms among all ages OF
horses, as well as dogs, cured and others
in same stable prevented from having the
disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER
C eHJ Re Every bottle guaranteed. ro Over
$780, Any good druggist, or send to manu-:
facturers. Agents wanted. Spohn Medical
Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

Every man should be hero at least
once during his career for the sake
of his prospective grandchildren. If for
no other reason.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

There are nearly 8S,0O0,0o0 sheep
in Australia and New Zealand. 10000
900 cattle and 1871 900 horses.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS,
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles In
6 to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

The proportion of left-handed people
Is one in six.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-23

Machines in Place of Ticket Sellers.
Experiments are under way in Bos-
ton with nickel-in-the-slot turnstiles
in elevated railroad and subway sta
tons. The idea is to save the Day
OF ticket sellers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-15
The Farmers Union.

Memphis, Jan. e.-In the Farmers
Union convention today, besides plan
ming for reduction of cotton acreage,
steps are being considered TO make
practicable the holding of cotton by
those who are not in shape financially
to wait for months for their money.
Among the numerous suggestions
made along this line was one having
warehouse certificates for stored cotte n
as basis for bond issue, The bonds
are to be sold to members ofthe union
having the ready money to spare.
Bonds are to mature.in twelve monti 8
and fair rate of interest will be fixed.
The effect os this will be to band all
sections more closely together by
forming practically one big company
with all tie members Vitally interest
ed in the price of cotton.
Another proposition being discussed,
is the forming Of q regular stock COM
pany ard issuing stock with seed cot
ton as a basis.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-15
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases, Cancer.
Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or full of humors, if you have blood
poison, cancer, car5uncles, eating sores,
scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and
bumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or
skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. b. Soon all sores heal, aches
and pains stop and the blood is made
pure and rich. Druggists or by express
81 per large bottle. Sample free by
writing Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
B. B. B. is especially advised for chronic,
deep-seated cases, as it cures after all
else fails. Sold ih Lexington, Sc, by
Derrick's Drug store and Kaufmann
Drug Co. + j Il
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-15
Burned, and T.s;;npled to Death

Almost in the twinkling ofEan eye
100 souls were landed into eternity in
the little town Of Boyertown,t Pa, on
Monday. The lives were lost in an
opera house, where a moving picture
machine was being operated. A tank
exploded, causing panic among the
spectators and in the, rush that, fol-
owed women and children were tram
pied under foot and cremated in the
fire. Their cries for help were pitiful
in the extreme.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-15
Cost Sale Of Crockery.

The cost sale of crockery begins at
The Bazaar tomorrow morning and
will continue for limited time only.
If you need crockery now or if you
ever expect to need any, now is the
time to buy. A number of beautiful
dinner setsA2 pieces-to go in this
sale at actual cost. Be on hand early
tomorrow morning and come every
day until further notice.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-15
Church Notices.

At Nazareth next Sunday at $3.50 p.
M, there will be lecture on the cat
echism and the doctrines of the
church. All are asked to bring their
books Of worship and chatechisms.
z AtSt. Johns the subject of the dis
course will be, ''The scriptural
Teaching on the Crime of Drunken
ness"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-15
Didn't Need an Introduction.

Mr.. j. Luther Smith, Of Hilton, was
in town a few days last week. On
Saturday he met Mr.. John E. CAN'T,
of Black Creek, and when some one
attempted to introduce them Mr..
Smithsaid: tJohn and I were school
mates about 60 years ago, at the tim e
Boil Hayes taught me to chew to-
.bacco."