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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL PROVE
OF GREAT VALUE TO HOSTESS
Ideas for Practical and Pleasing Entertainments for Various Seasons
and 0ccasions-By Madame Meri, the WellKnown
Authority.

matters. Eight small wickets will be
needed and they are to be arranged
on the table just as on the ground.
The cage or crossed arches should be
quite tall, as they will form the CEN
terpiece. Any handy man Tor wom-
any can make these wickets with
blocks of wood and wire. Wind the
wickets first with green crepe paper,
then with fine picture wire or florists
wire. Cover them with sweet peas
or any other flower that may be pre-
ferred, but the sweetpeas are espe-
cially pretty when the delicate pink,
white and lavender are combined.
Each wicket may have ribbon bow
on top. The tiny croquet mallets are
laid at each place with name cards
tied to the handle. For bonbons have
hard candy balls favored with fruit
juice; the confectioner will make
them in all the delicate shades. The
croquet stakes, ribbon-bound, should
be at the head and foot and the sue
cessful players have these seats.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
FIGHT THE INSECT PESTS.

For the little white fly use sulpho.
tobacco soap according to directions
on the package.
For rose bugs in the evening place
two or three ounces of quassia chips
Ito be had of the druggisD in a pail
and fill with boiling water; two or
three gallons, according to size of the
pail. Let stand until next morning,
then apply the liquid to the plant with
a garden syringe, getting the tea on
all sides of the foliage and stems. If
the tea is applied handhot it will be
more effective.
A strong soap suds made of any
good white soap, if applied quite
warm, is discouraging to the bug pop
ulation, and is especially good" for
the green louise or aphis.
Red spiders affect the outdoor as
we'll as the indoor plants and are
usually found on the under side of
the foliage, causing the leaves to turn
brown and to curl at the edges. If
badly affected strip the leaves from the
plant and burn them.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

green thing would be threatened were
it not for birds and other agents spe-
cially designed to keep them in
check
While birds are not numerous in
the sense that insects are, they exist
in fair numbers everywhere-or would
were it not for the interference of
man-and SO rapid is the digestion of
birds and so perfect their assimila-
tive powers that, to satisfy the appe-
tite of even small bird, great num-
bers of insects are needed. Much of
this food is hidden and must be
vearched for; much of it is active and
must be vigorously pursued. Hence
only by the expenditure of much
time and labor do birds procure their
daily food. With birds the struggle
for existence is peculiarly a struggle
for subsistence; shelter is obtained
with comparative ease, and if climatic
conditions are not to their liking they
migrate to other regions.
When by reason of favorable condi.
tons insects have multiplied and be-
come unusually abundant birds eat
more than at ordinary times; hence
the importance of their service during
insect invasions. 1t is not, however
at such periods that their services
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
PEAR TREES ARE PROFITABLE
Some Useful Information to Be Used
In Planting and CuItivating
for Good Returns.

The soil best adapated to the
growth of the pear is a clayey loan,
very light soil not being conducive
to longevity nor to fine growth or
much fruitfulness, and very heavy
soil retarding growth and stunting the
trees every way.
No matter how desirable the soil
may be otherwise, unless we'll drained
the trees will not thrive.
Pears grow over wide range Of
climate, however, but the best results
are obtained in rather moderate eli
mate.
When tree gets stunted the first
or second year no amount of care and
attention seems to enable it to re-
gain the lost growth.
Time can usually be gained by not
blowing the entire tract of land at
once but thoroughly plow and work
eight burrows wide, the intervening
space being worked up later or when
there is more time.
The standard varieties should be
planted about Is feet apart each way
and the dwarf IL feet apart each way.
Some growers plant alternate rows of
dwarf and standard varieties. Most
people prefer to have them kept in
separate fields, however.
Dig holes at the proper distance
about a foot deep and large enough to
contain the roots nicely without
cramping; have half barrel or tub
of good rich mud near at hand, and
when the broken or crushed roots are
removed with sharp knife dip the
trees into the tub, covering the roots
with this mud, and in this way insur-
ing the earth clingng to the roots.
Some good rich soil should be sprin-
killed. in the bottom of the hole. Then
set the tree in, spreading the roots
nicely and then shovel the soil in
carefully, settling the tree from time to
time, and in this way have the soil
we'll down among the roots.
When the hole is about tWo-thirds
full, press down firmly with the feet
and then fill up and complete the job.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

brief season, to be then cast aside
and forgotten, the plumage dimmed
and faded, the beautiful songs
quenched forever
While by no means insensible to
'he higher value of birds, the farmer
who is asked to aid in measures for
sheir protection is entitled to inquire
rs to the practical purpose they sub
serve, and how far they may be ex-
yected to return his outlay of time,
trouble and expense.
Since most birds eat insects and
Aimee many eat practically nothing
| else, it is their insect-eating habits
.aat chiefly invite inquiry, for so &C.
Eve and persistent are birds in the
pursuit of insects that they constitute
their most important enemies.
When birds are permitted to labor
':ndisturbed they thoroughly police
10th earth and air. The thrushes,
surface of the earth for insects and
the larvae or hunt among the leaves
and peer under logs and refuse for
them. Thus each family plays it's
| part in the never-ending warfare, and
| the number of insects annually con-
sumed by the combined hosts is sim
| ply incalculable. 1t is we'll that this
is so, for so vast is the number of
| insects and SO great is the quantity of
vegetation required for their sub
s*stence that the existence of every
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

promises to be very well-liked sun
shade.
The much-curved shape of this No.
- is in strong contrast to the fiat and
shallow Japanese. It's much-curved
ribs terminate in a sharply-pointed
top, accentuated by a long gold fer
rule. In character it is the substan
tial and trig affair suitable for tailor
made gowns and coaching use, and is
to be had in all colors. That illus
trated is in strong green taffeta of
rich quality, the material put on with
several tucks and rows of hemstitch-
ing. A self-tone silk fringe borders it.
Such simplicity of treatment allows
for some elaboration in the handle,
which is in teak-wood, manipulated
so that light-colored rings and scrolls
appear on the surface. Price, $3.50.
Handles this year are very slender
and very long.
The fourth sketch shows one of the
most attractive new ideas, that of u.s.
the center Of the parasol. The effect
is lovely and one may find any and
all combinations of color to choose
from. The one shown is finely-striped
black and white taffeta, the pompa-
dour ribbon in shadowy pinks and
blues. The stick is in very light
natural wood, a four-sided handle that
slopes off into an oval top. Most in.
expensive is this fetching model, cost
ing only $3.5O.-Vogue.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

up in de air and fastened weights to
me feet, an when he lets me down
wuz ez tall ez a man. DO yer t'ink
dat's enough?' says one of do blokes
wot stole me. NO. says de udder
Teller; de coppers is right after us,
and it won't do to take no chances
So dey looked in de magazine again,
and pretty soon dey found one of desc
How ter Git Fat ads, so dey sent fer
some of de stuff and fed it to me, and
so help me! DO, it made me swell up
like balloon But de papers had been
printin' me pickcher right along, and
dey wuz still afraid dey'd get caught
wild de goods on em, which waz me,
so after a while dey dug out hair
grower ad. and sent for some O. de
stuff and rubbed it on me face. Say,
it didn't do a ting t. me. In just no
time at all l had bunch er whiskers
on me mug dat'd knock yer eye out.
"Well, after dey got me fixed up dey
didn't need to worry erbout me no
more, for me own mudder wouldn't a
knowed me-and she didn't, for little
while later dey managed to squeeze
bunch O. money out O. de OIL man, and
den brought me Ground. Well, l
fought it wuz me fer de fatted calf,
but dey couldn't see it dat way. Dey
wouldn't have nuttin' t. do wild me
said wasn't DER dear little Willie at
all. l tried t. explain, but de OIL man
kicked me off he stoop."
THAT was tough" I said, sympa'
thizingly. what did you do then?'
"Well, 1 tried ter get job, but yer
see I was too big for boys, an too
young fer mans. And dere you are!
Do get de dime, boss?"
eff give it to you, will you promise
not to buy liquor with it," l said,
| sternly. Temperance, I may add, liz
my one pet, particular hobby"
"Sure, bo," he said, earnestly. II
jest want ter get somethin' to eat,
OATS ALL"
"Come with me-" l said, and led
him to the door of a cheap but good
eating house I knew of in the neigh
borhood. I then gave him all the
change had with me-S3 cents-and
left him, after 1 had seen him safely
inside.
| I walked away, bordering over the
strange story he had told me. Could
it be? There was something about his
way of telling it that convinced me
in spite of myself. Then, too, there
was, now remembered, something
curiously youthful about the man
his manner, his eyes, the freshness OF
his skin where one could see it under
meath the CRIME. Surely, if there We're
any truth in the story, the mvtter
should not be permitted to rest there;
the father should be approached, rea
soned with
Yielding to sudden impulse,
walked back to the restaurant entered
and looked around. He was not there
l questioned waiter.
What, that tramp that came ir
here?" he said. ooh, he didn't stop
He went right through and out the
rear entrance-this place runs through
to the back street, you know"
have never seen Willie Maginnis
since.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
A Bit About Ages.


The following questions, which may
form part Of very pleasant enter
tainment, are answered by words end
ing in "age:"
/. To what age will people arrive II
they live long enough?
2. To what age do most women look
forward?
8. What does the soldier sometimes
wish for?
4. What age is required on the high
seas?
5. What age are we forbidden to wor-
ship?
6. What age is neither more nor less?
z. What is the age people get stuck
on?
8. What is the age of profanity?
g. At what age will vessels ride
safely?
10. What age is necessary for a clergy
man?
II. What is the age of communication?
u. What age Is most important to trav.
elers?
10. What is the most popular age TO,
charity?
IA. What age is shared by the doctor
and the thief
Is. What age do we all wish for?
16. What is the age of slavery?
II. What age is most enjoyed at the
morning meal?
IS. What is the most indigestible age?
10. What age belongs to most travellers
20. What age signifies the farmer?
q. What age indicates the rich farmer
%. What age is unfrayed and smooth
est?
%. What age do milliners delight in?
"a. What age do a number of people
enjoy in common?
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Costly Baptism.

Evangelist McInturff ruined spe-
cially constructed device for measur.
ing the flow of artesian wells at North
Yakima, in Mckee valley, by renov.
ing the weir and using it for a hap.
tistry. The Rev. Mr.. McInturff had
several converts whom he wished to
baptize. There is no baptistry in his
church and water in the Yakima and
Naches rivers is too cold. The warm
water from the Mckee wells is Just
the right temperature and the box
the engineer had provided was just
the right size for baptizing.
The evangelist performed the cere
mony all right, but he did not replace
the weir, and when the engineer went
for his data he found that he would
have to do his work all over again.
Tacoma Correspondence, Los Angeles
Times.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

OItE Cldu usual oAu
M taste are shown in this seasons
xVx designs for parasols, both
shapes and materials appearing
in varied conceptions. The form OF
the moment is the Japanese, an al
most fiat parasol with large number
Of ribs. 1t is picturesque in the ex-
IRENE for country use, and is pre-
scented in charming materials. That
illustrated in the first sketch is made
up in fabric not seen heretofore in
sunshades, it being printed scrim.
In texture this is quite coarse and al
most transparent, deep cream in
color, with great poppies in rose,
backed by a fern-like green foliage
The lining Of this is green, the frame
gilt tipped, and the handle plain in
light wood. Scrim is warranted to
give the best possible service and
cannot be excelled for everyday use.
The handkerchief parasol, the orig
inal of the drawing, No. 2, takes it's
name from the shape of the frame,
which is like two squares laid one
over the other, the eight corners form
ing the tips. Every other tip is I'M
lined, a rich red muslin lining the
underneath square. For the top is
used one of the prettiest patterns in
the fancy scrim, conventionalized
rose and foliage motif, on slender
latticed background. The long stick
is stained a deep red, matching the
roses. The entire frame is gilt This
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

"Say, DO, yer amt got dime about
yer wot amt workin', have yer?" 1t
was a hoarse, raucous voice that
weaned my attention away from the
Wall street news l was perusing, long
enough to take a survey of the speak
er. He was typical tramp, dirty and
unshaven and with clothes in rags.
Don't you feel ashamed of yourself,
a great big man like you, to be a
tramp and beggar?" said, severely.
He looked panied. $50 help me! DO,
it amt my fault. things have went
against me, dat's all. If had me
rights I'd be ridin' in me autymobeel.
] would sure"
looked inquisitive, and he re-
sumed:
Say, boss, 1 want ter ask yer a
question. On he level, now, how old
do yer t'ink amp"
eyed him speculatively. ooh, about
40 or 49," I replied
He giggled-positively giggled, like
small boy.
"Say, DO, yer way off," he said. Il
amt half it. T. tell yed d. trut', I'm
just ii years-now, hold on, b." he
said, appealingly, as I started to move
away, with gesture of disgust at the
evident lie. "Lemme explain. Do yer
remember hearin' about Willie Ma
ginnis, wot wuz kidnapped"
1 certainly did, and 1 told him so
Willie Maginnis, the 12-year-old son
of a wealthy contractor, had been
stolen two years before, and his alb
ductors had managed to secure a ran
som without actually producing the
boy. There was some talk at the time
of party showing up who claimed tt
be the missing Willie, but his state
ment was so palpably false that scant
notice was taken of him. didn't have
the details clear in my mind, but re
membered the occurrence wildly, fol-
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
A Golf Luncheon.

A miniature links was the decora.
tive scheme, in the center of the
table, golf bags and sticks were the
personal souvenirs at each place and
the guests came directly from a morn.
ing game, so were hungry for the
plain but appetizing menu. The maid
serving had her cap adorned with the
colors of the club to which all be-
longed, and candy was made in round
balls. Iced bouillon was served first,
followed by cold tongue and jellied
chicken, hot rolls, shoe-string pota-
toes, asparagus salad, barley due and
cheese. Chocolate ice cream was
served in ball molds, and the cakes
were sponge drops rolled in grated
cocoanut.
MADAME MERRI.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Another Use for Wireless.

Newfoundland sealing fleet went
forth this year fully equipped with
wireless telegraph apparatus. 1t is ex.
pected that the wireless will not only
relieve the anxiety which is often felt
for the safety of the sealers, but that
It will also be of immense advantage
in locating the quarry of which the
fleet goes in search The fleet this
year consists of % steamships
manned by nearly 1000 men; II of
the vessels proceed to the Grand
Banks, while the other six cruise
in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
HORTICULTURE
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DO BIRDS HELP THE FARMER?
When Permitted to Labor Undis-
turbed They Thoroughly Police
Both Earth and Air.

AS objects of human care and inter-
est birds occupy place filled by no
other living thing, and the various
movements to protect and foster them
would be fully justified were there
no returns other than esthetic. Only
the thoughtless and the ignorant still
hold that the graceful forms and
beautiful plumage of these master
pieces of nature serve their highest
purpose when worn on a hat for a
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Cowpeas in Orchard.

In the young bearing orchards SOW
cowpeas one bushel to the acre. These
are excellent fertilizing plants and
furnish lots of feed for hogs and
sheep, and at the same time all fallen
fruit will be taken up and many in
sects avoided. Or if you want good
winter mulch let the vines remain on
the ground when they can be plowed
under and enrich the soil. Sow early
ii wanted for feed
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
lime for PRUNING.

Most Towering shrubs bloom on
wood of the previous seasons growth,
hence these shrubs should be pruned
after the Towering season. Prune
currant and goOseberry bushes in the
spring, cutting out all dead canes and
many Of the old canes to induce vigor
Of growth and larger fruit
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
IN VOGUE

Black hats have never been so high
in favor.
Wide velvet ribbons on hats are a
sudden fad.
Hat feathers are long and stand al
most straight up.
Smart men are wearing colored col
lars in the morning.
Patches of embroidery appear at
random on spring gowns.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
"WeII," Said the Tramp, "l'm vii
lie Maginnis."

it had made great stir at the time
'Yes," said I !; Il remember Willie
Maginnis' case very WE'LL"
WELL" said the tramp, I'm Willie
Maginnis."
"Oh!" said, sarcastically. you're
Willie Maginnis, are you? And all this
time I've been thinking you were eth
er julius Caesar of George Washing
toni"
Il knowed yer wouldn't believe me
bo," said the tramp. me own muddel
wouldn't. But it's So"
l became interested in spite of my
self-perhaps owing to the very mag
nitude of the lie he was so unblush
ingly telling.
Tell me about it," said.
"Well, boss, dere amt much t. tell,
he said. 81 was only a kid of IL wher
l wuz carried off. Dere were two Of
d. blokes, and dey threatened to shoot
me If put up boiler. Dey kept me
lamps blinded most of de time, so
don't know where dey took me. Any
how, de coppers got on DER trail, ant
dey were soit'nly noivous. One day
one of dem says to de udder: Say
Bill, reckon we're up against it
De best ting fer us t. do it t. knocl
d kid on d. head and skiddoo.' De nd
der Teller had been readin' one O
desc magazines wot has got pick
cheers in 'em, an sudd'nly he slapped
his hand on his knee. Say, GULL hi
says, got tide best ever. Wei
change him. 'How?' says de uddel
Teller. Look here says the guy wo
wanted t. change me; and wild da
dey put DER heads togedder an be
gan to study de ads. wot wuz in d.
magazine. Dey found one of fellel
who claimed he cd make short folk.
tall, and de mex day dey took mt
Ground to him. Well. DO. he hung nj
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Answers.
A Croquet Luncheon.

Along with other old-fashiOned
things the time-honored game of GRO
quet has been revived. These sugges-
tions are for luncheon to follow
match.
The table should be long one to
carry out the scheme with best effect,
and if miniature set of croquet can
be purchased it will also simplify
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Orchard Pest.

Watch for the little slugs-darkish,
Shiny fellows-that are likely to be on
pear or cherry leaves now. Fine, dry
dust, if thrown in the trees, will kill
every slug it covers. Or almost any
Of the regulation orchard sprays will
eXterminate this pest.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

are most valuable. It is their per-
sistent activity in destroying insects
every day, at all seasons, and in
every stage of growth-the long,
steady pull, rather than the spasmod-
lc effort-that tends to prevent in
ance true.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Prune the Pear Tree.

Prune the pear tree. Some writer
is out with a new theory. He says:
Never prune the pear tree Non
sense. 1t is not pruned enough. Less
wood better fruit.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Woes of a Physician.

EYES," sighed the doctor, 81 have
two classes of patients to contend
with"
druggist.
"Those who swear by me and those
who swear at me-" replied the M. D.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
Content.

Sweet the thoughts that SAVIOR Of content;
The quiet mind is richer than a crown;
Sweet are the nights In careless slumber spent
The poor estate Fortunes angry frown.
Such sweet content such minds such sleep, such bliss
eeggars enjoy when princes oft do miss.
The homeIy house that harbors quiet rest,
The cottage that affords pride or care,
The mean that 'grees with country music best,
The sweet consort Of mirths and musics fare
obscured life sets down a type OF bliss;
mind content both crown and kingdom is
Robert Greene.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23
SAD FATE OF WILLIE MAGINNIS

BY Robert 7. Hardy, Jr.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-06-23

y ORE than usual originality and
NV taste are shown in this seasons
xVx designs for parasols, both
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
HOT SPRINGS WINS.
Burgandine Knocks Three-base HIT
and scores Two Men in Eighth.

mud NcOres Two Won In Eighth.
SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Hot Springs, Va. July Slot Springs
took the first game from Middlepo-t.
Ohio, by the score OF 20 g. The game
was fast throughout Both teams played
good ball
Burgandine pitched an excellent game
for Hot Springs and also made three
base nit with two men on bases and two
men out, winning the game in the eighth
Score
R. Il f.
Hot Srrirrs......... OoOoO2 O. s 3
AIILl5pcrt------.---- o O O.
Rarreries-Bu-gandine and EttiuElr; Adams and
S.arbucy. Uurirez-AIess-s. SrlCmau and Smith.
Time q Fzme-I hour and 90 minutes.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29

able 20 speed It to the initial sack. the
Nationals would have been one run 70
the good, but as II was the side was re-
tired.
Capt Jiggs Donohue experienced a
great day with the willow. He pounded
Plank for three clean blngles and fin
ished up on Pitcher KraUse with a double
and single.
George Brownies error IN the second was
a direct result OF over-anXicty He evil
IDENTIFY wished 10 catch the ball and pass
II 10 the pan In a single move. Ira
Thomas was on third. and was Off on the
jump as soon as the bali touched
Brownies hands
Baker. the recruit who cavOrts around
the third sack for Connie Mack. has made
quite an impression on the local fans.
His work nj the bat as well as in the field
he's been OF tip-top order. One OF the old
timers at the park compares him with
Bill Bradley I'm his prime.
Oberlin. the Western Lacquer. who can
not be classed with the recruits. finished
the game In great style. not allowing a
hit or a run. Just before he took up the
task the Athletics were having a great
time at the expense Of Bob Groom. Ober-
Inns work was a soothing sight for sore
ewes
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29

DATED Tor Tuckey In the seventh inning
'Batted for Ferguson IN the ninth inning
New York 0 o 0 o.
Beston........................ o 0 o o-3