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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-29
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In the royal Library Of Paris there is al
Arabian ynuscript, written in 1912, by
ballac klPljatie, which describes the sea
compass OF that period as fallows: "Wt
nave TO notice among the properties Of the
magnet, that the captains who %nayigated The
syrian seas, when the night is so dark as &c
conceal from view the stars which might di.
rect their course according to the position of
the foul cardinal points, take a basinful OF
water, which they shelter from the wind by
placing it in the interior Of the vessel they
then drive a needle into a wooden peg or q
cornstalk, so as to form the shape Of a cross.
and throw it into the basin Of water prepared
for the purpose, on the surface of which it
floats. They afterward take a loadstone Of
sufficient size to fill the palm of the hand, or
even smaller, bring it to the surface Of the
water, give their hands a rotary motion to-
ward the right, so that the needle turns on
the waters surface they next suddenly and
quickly withdraw their hands, when the two
points Of the needle face the north and south.
They have given me ocular demonstration of
this process during our sea-yoyage from
syria to Alexandria in the year $40 (1242 A.
ID" The manner of communicating mag
netism to a needle made to float on the water.
$50 as to form the shape Of a cross" as de-
scribed by the Arab, is worthy of notice.
There is magic as we'll as superstition in it.
Raymond Tully, of Majorica, az ingenious
and eccentric man, himself a skillful mariner,
in q nautical treatise entitled s'Fenix de las
Maravillas del Orbe," written in 1886, has
furnished proof that it was not then unknown
to him. He remarks that the seamen Of his
time employed instruments Of measurement,
sea-charts, and the magnetic needle" In
Christian Europe the first mention Of the use
Of the magnetic needle occurs il a politico-
%satirical poem, called "LaBibia," by Guyot,
or Guiot, Of Provence, written il 1870, full
112 years before the time Of Amalf, the Nea-
politan. This interesting poem is contained
in a curious quarto manuscript Of the thir-
teenth century, on vellum, belonging to the
Library at Paris. The author, Guiot
de Provence, was at the Court Of the Emperor
Frederic Barbarossa Gas mentioned In the
poem itself, } held at Mentz in the year 1881,
when the Emperor's 70 sons were knighted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-29
A BraDer Sold.

The following actual occurrence, says an
exchange, took place in a town close by
Hartford. A democrat was approached by a
Jealous republican ~storekeeper who offered
to pay him for staying away from the polls.
This merchant was not only a buyer and
seller of produce, but at every election he
wa q purchaser of votes. He made no Sc
cret of the unholy work, and the democrat
alluded to above was made a liberal offer if
be would stay at home and not vote. He
was to have a barrel of flour and a half bar
rel of mackerel, besides some ready money.
The flour and mackerel was to be delivered
before election and the money was to be
paid after election. ''NoW,' said the demo-
crat, II will agree to get two more to stay at
home and not vote if you will give me twice
as much more This was agreed to, and
the merchant was chuckling in anticipation
Of a handsome reduction in the democratic
vote. The democrat then went to a republi-
can friend and told him that he wasn't going
to vote, and asked him to stpair off, with
him. The republican agreed to it. The DEM
ocrat then went to another republican and
agreed to give him a half barrel of mackerel
il he would not vote. This was agreed to,
and these contracts all around were carried
out to the letter.
When the merchant found out that his
mackerel had been buying up republican
votes, he gave vent to language that ought to
impair his standing in the congregational
church. The democrat has never asked him
for the money.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-29
BseHR ahanhseences OF Burr.

To q correspondent of The LadS0nnpol;s
Jou@nob, who called on them recently, James
Watson Webb gave some interesting remin-
iscences of Aaron Burr: Il knew him."
said Webb, She was q brave soldier in the
Revolutionary war, He succeeded my father
as aide on Gen. Putman's staff after the bat
tie of Bunker Hill. Burr was a selfish
scoundrel. 7 met him often during his last
years. He used to urge Mathew l.. Davis
to write his (Burr's) life, but he added.
only on one condition-you know what that
Is David turned to me and explained that
Burr would n permit his life to be written
unless the biographer would agree to tell the
truth about Washington by which Burr
meant to abuse him and deny him any great
qualities, either as q man, a statesman or q
soldier. Davis would never consent to this.
1 won't do it, he said to Burr in my pres
ence. Then you shan't write my life!' res
pended Burr. The fact is, Burr never for
gave Washington for refusing to appoint
MN minister to France in 1895, when his
party in the Senate unanimously recon-
mended him for the distinguished place.
washington always disliked the brilliant
New Yorker, whose various qualities were
just the opposite OF his own, and the feeling
was naturally reciprocal. During the last
year OF bis life, when he was 81, Burr With
drew the condition, but then he could not
taik much, and Davis materials were too
meager. Send for Webb and Verplanck,
sald Burr. We went to his bedside. sYou
Two write out all the questions you can think
OF aoout my life, and | will answer them
we did 80, and the answers formed the basis
OIL LAWS olography-Which was very par
tlal, like Parton's and not half true.
One day the doctor told. Burr he would
not live I'LL morning. Burr turned his ewes
toward us and said He's an Internal old
TOOL. On n that bureau drawer Tt was
opened. DO you see o letter ON that box p,
Verplanck took up the dainty missiye. 1t is
from q lady, said the dying gallant, and she
says she will call on me tomorrow. ANY
BODY who thinks will die with such an ap-
polntment IS that on hand doesn't know Col.
Burr!'
How did Burr get q living at the last ?n 7
asked.
ne was SUPP orted by friends for years.
nc pretended to practice l.W, but he never
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-29
ExpOnndImg ehe Gospel.

Jim Webster, a saddle-colored sport, pro.
voked a quarrel with Uncle Nose, yesterday,
says the Galveston NeaDs, and the conse-
quence was that the old man got on his mus.
Gle and gave Jim a fearful pounding. They
were, however, separated by mutual friends
before any serious damage had been done to
either party.
"You got de better OBJ me dis time" said
Jim, wiping the end Of his nose with bis Ell
bow, and Wiping it to see If there was any
blood on it. dat ar is de fust time [ cher
knoWed de hind leg oh q mule to grow outea
de shoulder OBJ a rheumatick old nigga
"Dat amt hit" responded old Nose, rub
ming his arm through q hole in his coat in his
coat in his efforts to put it On. de trouble
wild you neW-fangled niggahs is, you don't
search de scriptures
whats dat got to do wild dis pusonal al
tercachun r.
You asked me to fight yer, didn't yer?''
sDat's a fact?"
ssAnd yer knocked me fust, didn't YerY"
Denis de kerrect returns"
"Well, den, eff yer had sarehed de bible yer
mout hab knoWed in advance what was a
gWine to be de result OBJ de campaign
will yer please expound dat ar, Uncle
Moses? ~
De bible says, ask and We shall receive,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-29
FLOATING FANCIES.

Apple dumplings from the pot,
Just a dozen, steaming hot;
And the cid man, aonyalescent, says the grace;
Then he takes them. one by one,
Eats eleven, while his son
Sees them disappear with horror on Lis face.
When the sick man takes the last,
Speaks the little boy, aghast:
spa. / haven't had one dumpling-nor hes ma
"What! u the old man, cries, amazed,
While he dropped his knife and gazed,
Would you take the last one from your poor, sicl
pa?"
Much as the monkey surpasses man in agil.
ity, he can't run up bills as easily.
A Frenchman saw q negro smoking a new
meerscbaum. Thunder" he exclaimed.
"wby, the pipes coloring him
A German lately married says: I'D vas
7oost so easy as a needle Good walk oud nit q
camel's eye IS to get der behind word nit q
voman's." ..-.." M....= u"-
A. Massachusetts small boy declined to eat
soup at dinner, the other day, on the ground
that he hadn't any teeth that were little
enough for soup" ." @
A country doctor, being asked what was
the best way to cure q ham, remarked that
before answering that question he should
want to know what allied the ham.
r. II say, Glenn" cried two disputing darkies
to q sable umpire, (which word is right-de-
zsctly or djzActly 2" Glenn reflected q mo-
ment, and then, with a look of wisdom. said:
II can't tell persactly."
care you any relation to my sister p He
blushed and stammered until the young lady,
taking pity on him, solved The matter by saw
ing, "No, but he'd like to be wouldn't you,
Alfred ?" Cards will soon be out.
A Baltimore lady, 81 years old, was poi
soned by a pair of green stockings. The ig-
norance of some people is shocking. Il
would seem that q woman Of that age should
know that stockings should never be worn
until ripe. .-"
E=zThe philosophic Billings graphically illus
trates the difference between a blunder and q
mistake. "When a man puts down a bad
umbrella and takes az 8 good one" saith
Josh, she makes q mistake but when he
puts down a good one and takes up a bad one
he makes q blunder."
"'The latest caprice is to have ones bed
room upholstery to match fine dresses, and
china to match the bedroom This seems to
be the right idea. The contrary is %repugnant
to an esthetic nature. When a sensitive man
sees a n%eighbor wearing one red and one
white sock he feels a morbid impulse to break
his neck.
Into one Of our largest dry goods stores en-
tered 81 gentleman the other day, and with the
air Of one who his been used to this sort Of
thing all his wife, you know, he said to the
astonished saleswoman: ',Give me a ward
OF maroon-colored flannel to match a baby,
please" Correcting himself hastily, he be-
gan again: Il beg pardon; I mean a yard
flannel to match q maroon-colored baby
here, producing q bit of flannel from his vest
pocket-"I want'a yard of that"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-29
Il RIVER PR q s S

knock and ye shall be knocked. You asked
and yer got it, didn't yer? You knocked
and yer got de wind and some of yer tee1
knocked, didn'tyer?' tell you, Jim Web
ster, and all you udder Bob Ingersoll sinners,
dat dars whole keerloads OBJ wisdom in da1
Dressed book, ct yer studies It prarfully and
in de rite speret."
FASHION, FRIPPRRY AND FOLLY,
Society is the hardest baked on it's upper
crust.
Brown plush sacks are shown which look
almost as rich as seal skin.
Furniture effects are creeping into cos
tunes and are much admired.
The new style Of fall bonnets may be
photographed by slamming a ripe tomato
against a board fence.
SwansdoWn is much used this season as a
trimming for evening dresses, and. for opera
and ball wraps. 1t trims plush beautifully.
"That fellow is just like a telescope said
a dashing New York girl. 'You can draw
him out, see through him, and shut him up
again"
During these Christmas holidays so many
large and handsome dolls are displayed in the
store windows that real cross-eyed babies at
tract but little attention.
A dressmaker who can make an exceeding
ly stylish dress and have the arrangements so
intricate that it takes the lady who wears it
half an hour to find the pocket, must needs
be an artist.
All arrangements of lace and muslin to be
worn around the neck are fashionable. and
handsome, and q pretty lace fchu is all that
is necessary to convert a rich street Dress or
afternoon costume into an evening toilet.
''Give me the hand that will never deceive
me" said a young sprig to young lady. The
latter, who had heard Of the young mans
propensity for the gaming table, dryly made
answer II guess a straight flush is about the
kind Of hand you want"
The Princess of Wales, it is reported, in
tends to set the London fashions this season.
and the Duchess Of Edinburg and the Ouch
ess Of Connaught have agreed to obey her.
For one thing the Jersey is to be abolished,
and for another the Tam O'Shanter cap.
Prince Roland Bonaparte is TO remain in
the army, and his pretty bride will share his
garrison life as far as VIII be consistent with
receiving much company at stated intervals
in Paris. The Princess is clever and accom-
painting and modelling with profess
sional skill.
A lady with a fatal sQuint came once to q
fashionable artist for her portrait. He look
at her and she looked at him, and both
were embarrassed. He spoke first. s'Would
your ladyship permit me-" be said, "to take
the profile. There is a certain shyness ia
your ladyship's eyes which is as difficult in
art as it is fascinating in nature.
- xsggse - I
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pfactced much. He had no sense of. honor
III money matters. He would borrow $50 on
one corner end distribute it to anybody who
wanted it on the next corner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
M0t2'i21lOgai0L.

The nuptials of DR.. F. G. Werner and
Miss EleOnora Bursinger were celebrated
at St. Henri's church on Tuesday even
ing last at o'clock and were witnessed
by a large concourse of people. Long
before the appointed time for the cere-
monies, the church was crowded with
friends and relatives of the couple about
to be made man and wife. At the APP
pointed hour the bridal party arrived,
and the ushers, Charles Salick and Diego
Beurhaus, led the way to the altar, where
Rev Father Moder received them. The
bridesmaids were Miss Bertha Werner,
Miss Katie Bursinger and Miss Thekla
Wiggenhorn; the groomsmen, John L..
Cummings, OF Chicago, Joseph Schu-
macher, of this city, and DR.. d. S.
solemnity Of the marriage ceremony, and
the attractive manner in which the
church was decorated, made the occasion
one Of unusual splendor The bride
was attired in white satin, had
a wreath made entirely of fish scales,
as was also all the jewelry and ornaments
which she wore; the bridesmaids wore
white tarlaton dresses with long trails,
thus presenting a scene seldom witnessed
in this city. Several choice pieces of
music were sung by st. Henri's choir, and
during the exit of the bridal party the or
ganist, Miss Maggie Norton, played the
Wedding March in manner deserving
of praise. The ceremonies being con-
Guided in the church, the party proceed
ed to the residence of the brides parents
where a grand reception was given tc
them, Mr. and Mrs. Werner receiving the
congratulations of many relatives and q
host of friends, all wishing them bright
and happy matrimonial career. They
were the recipients of numerous and
valuable gifts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10

Hugo jacob has purchased the south
east lot in Boynes block, corner Sixth
street aud Western Avenue for dwell
ing site aad has already made prepare
tons to build.
"A largely attended cattle fair was
held yesterday great number of farmers
and buyers being induced to come to
town owing to the fine weather:
Business kept up a lively appearance all
day and our merchants must have been
busy. The sales of cattle were numerous
and good prices realized.
I'VE learn that Martin III. Curley OF
the Sixth ward has had the good luck to
fall heir to large fortune by the death
of a rich brother i'll st. Louis recently.
The exact amount is not stated but we
understand it is something handsome in
size.
What has he done with the herring?
In the last issue of the Weltburger pre-
vious to the election the editor said he
had a barrel of picked herring which he
intended to present to the republicans
after election to assist them to bear up
under their defeat. We don't know how
many herring go to the barrel, but If ne
presents one to each "forlorn and ship
wrecked brother in his own ranks in
this city, we are sure he will have to or
der fresh supply.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
Dodge County.

Dodge County made large gains on the
republican side in the recent election
giving Hancock majority of only 1880
against majority of 1886 for Tilden four
years ago. This is a republican gain on
president of 1856. Another decade and
the democratic majority in old Dodge will
be wiped clean out. The leaven is at
work and soon the whole lump will be
leayened. General Braggs majority for
Congress over Hon. E. Colman is 1890.
In 1876 Braggs majority over Garter, re-
publican, was 1913, democratic loss of
1888. The democratic county ticket is
elected by majorties of from 500 to 1900
except treasurer, for which Office George
Schott, the peoples candidate, Is elected
by majority OF Sc. John Scion is de-
feated for county clerk by Circuit, demo-
crat, by majority of only "a. Scion it
is stated will contest the election OF his
opponent on the ground of fraudulent
voting in several towns. The republicans
elect two of the four assemblymen, George
Jess in the second district and +. G. Nc
Fetridge in the Fourth, arepublican gain
of one member Of Assembly, but a demo-
cratic senator being elected in place of
McFetridge, republican, leaves the poIiti-
cal complexion of the county in the legis-
lature relatively the same as last year.
While it is a matter to be deeply regretted
by all the honest taxpayers of Dodge
county that the Ring which has cursed
the politics of Dodge for these many
years was not thoroughly cleaned out and
buried yet on the whole there is much
in the result to en- ourage republicans
and that they can truly turn to with
pride and satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
The Mar i7s ireland.

There will be meeting of the Water
town branch of the Land League. the
first Sunday in each month Immediately
after Mass, all the members being request
ed TO be present. Irishmen attend those
meetings, help your brave countrymen at
home, in their struggle for land and good
government. They are attracting the at
tention of the world a. the vanguard of
the dearest rights of humanity against the
infamous system of Landlord brutality.
They have called upon you to help them
London murderers have been sent to
the aid of the lanl thieves. Respond to
the call OF oppressed Ireland that has gone
down into the graves of our fathers and
mothers. Wake up and make ready for
battle, or cease to call yourselves lovers of
free land and liberty.
Your dear old Ireland has resolved and
taken her stand to survive or perish
against the hellish expressions of the
hundred years, the like of which, in the
cruelty OF Its exactions and tortures has
never been known or felt by any other
people, come to the aid of your mother
land. She calls for you, join your breth
rem throughout the world in thunder
cheers for the land where we first saw the
light where our mother must be respect
ed in all her right if we are to be saved
from exterminationas people. Answer the
summons. We are coming mother prepar-
ed strike home at the heart of the enemy,
remembering you cannot be true to God if
you are not true to your country.
Don't forget the time or place of meet
ing; up stairs over the store formerly
owned by McMillen. West side of river.
EDWARD JOHNSON,
President Watertown Land League.
JOHN MALLoY, Sec'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
Republican Celebration.

The republicans of this cityilast Saturday
evening closed the memorable campaign
of 1880 with grand celebration over the
great and glorious victory achieved to the
nation through the election of General
James A. Garfield to the presidency and
General Chester A. Arthur to the vice
presidency of the United States. Bril-
liant Examinations shown out from the re-
publican headquarters in Chappell s
block emblematic of the light and hope
to the country in republican success,
while the starry emblem of the nation
was appropriately conspicuous on the out
side decorations. AT eight o'clock there
was fine exhibition of fireworks on the
Public Square which was witnessed by a
large number of our citizens comprising
different shades of political opinions all
evidently bent on enjoying the grand
scene. During the pyrotechnic display
the occasion was enlivened with stirring
music from the brass band and a royal
salute doomed through the night air from
the Bennett cannon. The crowd caught
up the enthusiasm of the occasion singing
patriotic songs in an impromptu but
hearty manner and with cheers and jubi-
liant demonstrations made the welkin
ring, thrilling republicans to the highest
degree of ardor. The entire demonstra-
ton was most suspicious and happy
ending to campaign fought out with
such signal success by the republican
party and crowned with such beneficial
results to the nation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
M ytrf7raO2iidI.

Eugene Mullen, of the town of Hub
bleton, was united in marriage with Miss
Mary Sommerville, of the town of Water
town, by Rev. P. p. Cooney, at st. Bern
ards Church on Monday morning last,
Arthur Malloy being groomsman and
Miss Cecilia Hackett, bridesmaid. The
bridal party presented a scene of rare
splendor. After being heartily congratu-
lated by many friends at the church, the
happy couple, together with a number of
friends, proceeded to the residence of the
brides father, where the day was spent
in festivities becoming such an event.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
Important to Consumptfves.

Rev. DR.. Cass, while medical mission
airy to the East Indies, had placed in his
hands the formula for a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure Of consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Aztec
tons; also q positive and radical cure for
Nervous Complaints, Debility, etc. After
having thoroughly tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, he
feels it duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. The Recipe will be
sent FREE OF CHARGE to all who de-
sire it, with full directions for preparing
and successfully using. Address, with
stamp, (naming this paper,) DIR. NJ. E.
CAss, 1857 Washington ST., Boston,
Mass. 1w26.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
COUNTY NEWS.
FORT ATKINSON.

DR.. j. J. Larkin, former Koshkonong
boy, has completed his term of service as
resident physician of Mercy Hospital,
Chicago, and has located himself in the
practice of his profession at South Chica-
go.
The Congregational Church in this city
are very fortunate in having secured Rev.
II. @. Macarthur, he having accepted a
call to become the pastor and teacher of
the Church, and will enter at once upon
the duties of the Office. Mr.. Macarthur
will also preach in the Union Church OF
KoshkOnOng every two weeks, commence
ing Sunday Nov. 14th.
The Whitewater stage with its new
coat of paint and pleasant driver is like
an oil painting to the people who live
between here and Whitewater.
Geo. Held Jr., son of Geo. Held, of
Jefferson, died at his home in that town
on Thursday of last week, aged 20. He
leaves a wife and one child.
Mr. Manley Wilds who has been living
in Oregon for over twenty years, is now
visiting his old home and friends in this
town. He finds many cid friends gone,
some removed and others dead among
the latter is his well known and respect
ed father, II. Wilds.-Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-11-10
Serious AccideHt.

Monday afternoon Willie Thomas was
badly injured by a runaway team in
the orchard of his grandmother, Mrs.
John Richards He was driving a team
loaded with corn stalks when the horses
became unmanageable and started on a
run throwing Willie under the wagon.
One of the wheels passed over his head
and shoulder in diagonal position in
f1icting very severe injuries although no
bones are broken.