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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-02
A PATENT
Singular Effect the Beating OF Drums
had ON a Nest Of dem

A most remarkable phenomenon was Wit
noon Of last week, being no less than large
numbers Of rats being enticed to their death
by the roll Of drums. "A number Of the small
boys of this city, hearing it said that rats
could be brought out of their holes by the
beating of drums, determined to try the ex-
pertinent. So, procuring 8 number OF these
instruments Of martial music and half a dozen
dogs with weakness for rat flesh, they pro-
ceeded to q barn near Peason's Touring mill,
in which structure were known to dWellm many
well-fed rodents, who subslsted on the con-
tents of the grain bins near by. Ssatlonlng
mart of their number with drums in the hay
nov Of the stable, and the others at the
doors with the dogs, everybody was eager
for the fray. The drummers brought their
sticks down on the taut calf-skin, and soon
the building shook to its very foundation
with the deafening roll. Several boys had
been stationed at various knot-holes IN the
floor Of the nay-mow, and these youths
peering down into the semi-darkness below,
soon saw little twinkling eyes appear ct Ger
tain apertures all around the apartment be-
meath. The drumming was continued, ana
s~harp-pointed noises and then sleek bodies OF
rats came from the holes. Soon the rapid
rolling of the drums seemed to excite inc
rodents to a point beyond self-control. Ihey
began to caper and whisk around the the sta
., c .rs 80 Th1u q aYns1nH
the feed bins in q wild chase after each other.
So rapidly did they turn corners hat thelr
tails snapped with 8 report like that OF a bull
whacker's whip and making the flour fly from
their caudal a%ppendages so as to fllthe apart
ment with dust. Now was the time for &C,
ton. The boys with the dogs were signaled,
the doors were opened and the hungry ca
mines let in on them. The unfortunate rats
seemed to be under a spell and made no at
tempt to seek their holes. For i've minutes
slaughter reigned supreme, and when 1T nae
subsidized the floor was covered with the bo1ieI
Of forty-three rats. Again were the drum
called into requisition and the same seen
ensued again. This time thirty-eight rats bi
the dust. The boys continued ther operation
with their drums and dogs all the afternoon
and when evening came there were piled VI
in front of the stable, mangled, cut and tori
the bodies Of four hundred and seventy-nin
rats. In fact, all the rodents which ha'
lived and thrived for years on the grain i
the mill had been totally exterminated.-Ne'
Castle Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-02
THE RIVER Pr EsS

h1ad and fell through q hole, smashing 10
,h.aa r;ha and tearing off his left ear. He
Goodness gracious, man, INTERRUPTED the
editor, glaring at him, do you call that
fun 2"
s.Certainly. lido. The humor IS . little OBJ
scnre: but, sir; there is plenty OF it IN the oc-
currence."
.Yon're mistaken, sir; that is a serious &C
cident. and as bare of fun as q prayei meet
no. When a poor man with 9 large family
falls into a hole, fracturing his bones ana
tearing his ears off, it is not 9 laughing mat
ter, by any means, and the public Will not
think al either. The circumstances is mourn
e., s;r. verv mournful. HaveAy you anything
not quite 50 sad
"No, sir. that's my best
SWELL, sir, we can't use the Unfortunate
Teuton. If we did, there are q lot OF ger
mans in this city, who have large families
and wear blue shirts, and they take it as q
personal insult ana stop their paper"
ssBut," said the witty man with an uneasy
smile. sits real funny for q man to fall
through a hole"
"No, no it isn't. # you think 50, try it
sometime and you'll find you're mistaken.
II mean,' grasped the writer, that the
idea is exceedingly laughable."
There you're wrong again" replied the
editor. ssPeople don't laugh when a mar
dives down a hole and jams his head up IN
his boot legs. Death, you know, is q very
solemn thing, very solemn, indeed, sir" anc
the editor sighed as the funny man steeree
for the doorway.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-02
The Color

The color organ is the invention OF a Mr.
Bishop. and be has wrought out this singular
combination of color and sound by himself
in the remote regions of the Adirondacks, or
which locality he is a native, pure and SIM
pie. AS the organ is played there appears at
the sounding Of each note flashes OF exquls-
itely shaded color on two large ground glass
mates, above and on either side OF the Key
hoard. The effect is novel and extraordan-
arv. but as no words can describe color It IS
impossible here to convey any accurate idea
of it. The main points in MIR. Bishops color
organ are embraced in the following three
sentences. and it is believed that their import
in all it's bearings will be seen especially BY
the painter and the musician.
The scale of the colors is arranged to the
musical scale SO sthat when any chord OF
music harmonizes the colors harmonic. The
tones pleasing to the ear produce colors
pleasing to the eye, separately or in combln-
alton.
Tn the thirteen whole notes and semitones
embraced in a single octave the colors flashed
upon the plates appear and correspond with
the notes as follows: G, reed; G flat, orange
red; d, orange; D flat, orang yellow; u, vel
low: F, yellow green; F flat, greens; &, blu
ish green;zG fiat, blue; A, violet blue; g nat
violet; B, violet, red or crimson.
These colors are produced mechanically.
In each pipe at the rear Of the organ ls 9
small shutter facing the light. b color
shutter is connected with its appropriate key
bv q wire. SO when G is sounded the 9 shut
ter opens. The light falling Oh the red glass
belonging to G, the ray is reflected on the
ground glass plate facing the spectator d
opens the shutter admitting the light through
the orange colored plate, and so on with the
rest.
The plav Of color during the performance
of q quick air ~fascinates the eye, and as the
tints rapidly appear, disappear and BLEND 10
to each ether the beholder is charmed by the
qualification Of two senses at once, and IeeIs
more than understands the harmony estaD-
lished betwixt melody and color.
It is quite safe to venture the prediction
that this instrument will come into general
use, since ii is q novelty that will please the
eyes of the multitude, through these rapid
appearances, vanishings, changes and blend,
ings Of beautiful colGTs in c~onsonance with
instrumental harmony. The Adirondack IN
yentor will do well to look sharply after his
necessary patents, since the mechanism is SO
simple as to attract Immediately the attention
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-02

of %sharp-eyed greed and unscrupulousness,
ever on the watch to appropriate the inven-
tons Of others. Mr.. Bishops organ suggests
wonderful possibilities. On a larger scale,
the color rays now covering an area Of but a
couple Of inches could be enlarged to asmany
feet, and by the aid of the electric light eff
fects more beautiful and bewildering than
any now to be imagined come within the
bounds of these possibilities.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-03-02
WHY Do SOLDIERS DRINK
Tho RIVER PRESS.

To the RIVER fhEss.
on entering the home Of the soldier, we
oro at once struck by the neat and trim ap-
nearsnce of the ground, the well laid-out
walks and the exactness with which every
can soldier is second to none, and ranks with
the hest. The main cause which has lowered
the private soldier in the estimation of peo-
nile is the same which affects u~nhappiness
and disgrace OF legions Of mortals. 1t is
drink. AS q general thing, the liquor served
IN soldiers or the poor classes Of poole is of
very Indifferent quality, adulterated with
drugs and ingredients to produce a strong and
fery taste, which, if properly analysed, would
show an astonishing amount Of poison in
inrious to the system, where good liquor
would stimulate and uphold the nerves of
men. The question is often asked, why do
soldiers drink ? In the first place the Army
consisting of from twenty to thirty thousand
men. most of whom are in the prime Of life,
greatly exposed to the criticism and
censure of millions. Those men are
expected to be sober, obliging and mod
els Of propriety, disciplined to the high
est degree. We, as the inhabitants Of q large
CITY or a small town, would pass numbers OF
reeling civilians, and notice the first untortu-
nate soldier who should show the slightest
sign of intoxication. Their uniform alone,
their way Of walking, ETC., will cause many
remarks Of passers by.
But now 10 the point. Why will they get
drunk Many a young man on enlistlng II
the army for five years, leaves trouble ana
all else to begin a new career. The idea that
everv soldier will indulge in drink is utterly
false. and the percentage Of temperance men
in the regular army at present Is surprisingly
great. There are men discharged daily VINO
have saved enough of their small pay to starr
into business, while others will squander all
Most of the drunkards Of the army were soch
when they joined, and will be drunkaros
when discharged, others will reform bueverS
few will contract the habit while serving IL
the army Men who are slaves to the passion
of drink, the comfortable quarters nave IL
charms; they must be where noise ana ter
mult reigns, and on receiving their nara
earned pay, will at once invest 1t IN liquor
Scarcity of money has kept them sooer .,
long. q few drinks will now disable them, ane
the story is told. Friends will urge aho Urea
raen that have too much already; some Wal
keep on for several days, while others no
used to the strong spirits, will be sick and o's
pusted at themselves. When the sparkling
beverage passes freely, we are apt 70 1orge
all else and only enjoy the present. war
have been planned, and enemies have Jolne'
hands over q sociable glass. If any one tell
US why the sun rises in the east why tnl
winter is so severe, and why we can dlscove
our neighbors faults better than our oWn' "
will tell you why SO many soldiers drink.
CLAYTON.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
General Dickinson Hara'ord's New Post-


 master.
 The appointment of General Leonard.A Dickinson as postmaster for Hartford is an- nounced. General Dickinson is pretty well known throughout the State, but short sketch of his career will be read with par ticuIar interest at this time. General Dick inson was born in New Haven November 5, 1926 and early in life engaged in the dry goods business in this city. He then removed to New York city, where he continued in the same employment Subsequently he returned to New Haven and established himself in the trade there, conducting 1t successfully. In 1848 he bee ame interested in insurance, and entered the. office of John G. North, who represented number of fire and life insu- rance companies. Remaining there for twel ve years, in the meanwhile thoroughly mastering the business, he went to Hartford in 1860, and entered the office of the Hartford Fire Insurance company. He served gallantly in the war. At the close of the war he became the secre- tary of the Hartford water board, and con- tinued in that position for three years In 1868 he was appointed in charge of the local business of the Etna fire in Hartford, and has uninterruptedly retained the position since that time. For several years he has been the secretary and surveyor. of the Hart IOrQ DOarQ or unQSrWElbeLs5 dnu AltS uAs- charged the duties of the office to the entire satisfaction of the large insurance interests in Hartford.
 During the three years of Governor Jew ell's administration he was Quartermaster General of the State, and was thoroughly efficient officer. Gen. Samuel B. Merwin, jr, of New Haven, was Adjutant General during the same period, and it was mainly through the efforts of Generals Dickinson and Merwin that the old State militia system was abolished and the National Guard system inaugurated. Gen. Dickinson is an ex-mem- per of the New Haven Grays and brother ip-law of Col. A. Q. Heudrick.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
FAST DAY REORGANIZATION.
By His Exeellency Hobart H. B1ge1ov, Governor of the State of Connecticut.
A PROCLAMATION.

PROCLAMATION.
 In accordance with the ancient and yener- able usage of this commonwealth, do here by appoint Friday, the fifteenth day of April next, day, of fasting, humiliation and prayer. And I recommend the people to refrain on that day from their customary employments, and in their homes and places of worship to humble themselves before Almighty God, confessing their sins private and public. and seeking forgiveness of the same through Him whose offering of Him. self for us all, will on that day be especially remembered and celebrated by the Christian world and to implore the mercy of God, for themselves individually, that they may receive His succor and blessing, that they may be enabled to do His will, and that after this life they may enter into His ever lasting joy; and for the State and the nation, that we may be preserved from tumult and war, that no pestilence may walk abroad among us, that the labors of agriculture may be abundantly fruitful, that our manu- factures and commerce and all branches of business may increasingly flourish, that our institutions of religion, education, art and charity may be securely established, and may spread abroad their benign influences, that our free government may be administered in wisdom and may maintain its mild authority in simplicity and purity, that all classes of society and sections of our country may be united in mutual forbearance and confidence, and in the enjoyment of equal rights, and that as a nation we may troad firmly that high path and may fulfil that lofty mission to which we have been consecrated by the prayers and sacrifices of our fathers, and by the blood of our patriot dead.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the State, at the capitol in Hartford, this twenty third day of March, in the year of { ] our Lord one thousand eight hum { h' D. dred and eighty-one and of the in -~ dependence of the United States
 the one hundred and fifth.
 HoBART B. BIGELow. By His Excellency's command,
 CHARLES E. SEARLs,
 Secretary of State.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
An Elegant Toilet Preparation,

Hair dressing and restorative is to be found in LONDON HAIR COLOR REsToRER. It seldom fails to restore gray or faded hair to it's orig inal youthful color and beauty. Falling hair is checked by it's use, and it produces a growth of beautiful young hair, soft, glossy and luxuriant. It certainly is the most cleanly and effective hair restorer now before the American people. A. A. Gibson, Barry town Duchess county, N. Y., writes: Dr. Swayne Gon, Philadelphia, Gents :-I en- close a postoffice order for eight dollars please send me one dozen 'London Hail Color Restorer." It has stopped my hair from falling and restored it to it's natural col
 or. It has proven satisfactory in every re
 spect The 'tLondon Hair Color Restorer' can be obtained at all the leading druggists
 at 75 cents bottle. maze d&weow1y4p
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
5ournd allO Coluier.
Monday Morning, March 2s. 1881.
Fair Haven.

H tSkE A1&BtCAS
 Second Congregational Church-Annua1
 Meeting-InteresttngS Statfstfcs-Annu-
 al Sermon by the Pastor.
 From the reports presented at the annual meeting last Friday night and the sermon yesterday morning, marking the close of the fifth year of Rev. H. c. Hovey's ministerial labor here, we gather the following statistics showing the prosperity of the Second Con- gregational church of Fair Haven:
 The number of families represented in the congregation is 27O; total church member ship 451, of whom TO are males and 281 fe- males and only nonresident. There have been Il removals during the year, by death and by dismission, while have been added to the membership.
 The charitable contributions by the church amount to $653. .91, including $75 raised by the Women's board, and exclusive of home expenses and legacies. The amount raised for the American board was $114.65; for home missions, including missionary box $242. The balance was distributed among various benevolent societies
 Rev. Mir. Hevey has preached during the year 95 sermons, attended II funerals and l3 weddings, baptized infants and 2 adults, and made ell pastoral calls.
 The Sunday school numbers 394, with an average attendance, however, of but PA, to be partly accounted for by the severity of the winter. There are in all B classes, the largest of which is the infant class, which seems to be model in it's way, and numbers so chil- dren, all under nine years of age. No death has occurred in the school for three years. A cabinet organ has been bought by the chil- dren. The Sunday school library has also been replenished, and now includes over 1,- 900 volumes, selected with more than usual care.
 The Sunday school has raised during the year $271.47, including tee avails of picnic and $75 of this amount has been devoted to the education of a colored student in Fiske university.
 At the business meeting Friday night Lu- cius Rowe was chosen clerk and treasurer, and also reelected deacon for the full term of five years. A vacancy caused by Deacon 0. A. Bray's resignation two years ago was filled by the choice of Charles N. Hubbard
 Deacon H. w. Loomis was reelected Sun day school superintendent, H. H. Strong as- sistant superintendent. A. F. Hemingway was chosen Sunday school secretary, H. Lee Mallory Sunday school treasurer and Henry w. Gaylord librarian, with w. A. fleming way and Lester Russell assistants. Messrs Willet Hemingway, Harvey Hemingway and B. N. Rowe were chosen as advisory commit tee.
 The eighteenth standing rule was amended so as to forbid the suspension of any rule ex- cept by unanimous consent.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
The Court Record.

City Court Criminal Side-Judge Shell
 don.
 The following cases were disposed of in this court on Saturday: Thomas Horan, theft, to March 2S; Joseph D'Elia. obstruct- ing walk, to April 25 Levi Dickinson, theft, 80 52 costs and thirty days in jail; Timothy O'Connell, breach of Sunday law, $40 fine and $7.3S costs (appeal taken in $20O); Pat rick H. Reagan, John M. Smith, injury to property, nolle prosequi; Michael Gartland, breach of peace against Rose Gartland, to March 2S.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
SuHaring Woman.

There is but very small proportion of the women of this nation that do not suffer from some of the diseases for which Kidney-Wort is specific. When the bowels have become costive, headache torments, kidneys out ot fix, or piles distress, take a package, and it's wonderful tonic and renovating power will cure you and give new life.- WGtchmGn mar23 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
March 2s. 1881.
8ailroabs, &t.
New Yor,s Nsy Haysn and Hart

NOW xOIEa NGW E18VEn ana HaPk. eEA lord Rai1rOAd.
 <556ss pN snd after Thursday, Dec. 9, 1sso Trains leave New Haven, as follows FOR NEW YORK Express trains at -s:2s -4:ls, s:os s:S3 q zns 15o Ss3A 5:2s, and s:25 ?. m. The 9:s, WASHINGTON NIGHT EXPRESS, via Harlem Riv or Branch. 11:40 P m, daily, stops at Bridgeport Hoath Norwalk and St msord
 Acco21HonATToN TRAISs at 5:35 a. ID. tthis train runH to Bz4agspnrt &1fheut stopping thence ac- conzaodatioa to New York). 6:S0 a. 10. accomno- dation to South Norwalk, thence express to Ne. Sora, stepgns q Stamford Greenwich, and moe1s 41G and 6:42 P m. Train for BridRep Tt af x;4o m daily. Sunday evening train for New ,,. Sentral Depot at 11:50 p. m.
 FoH HARYE0hB, MIDDLETowN, NEW BRITAIN. sEhINeFIELD, BOSTON, AND THE NORTH Express 1a6' a. m. for Boston via Spring. 800 T daily for Hartford stoppinS s Meriden- This train roes from RA-Ig I4.rt 2 ioco to Boston via Willimantic and Putnam Accommodation at SIS a m. for Spring. Held Express ct !o-ss a. n for Meriden, BerliS New Britain, Atddletovn Hartford and Sprine Esid 1o:zS a. n., accom-. to Meriden only Eg press 1:H D. 10. for Springfield, stops at Hartfors and Hertden only. Accommodation S:20 p m so Springfield Accommodation at 6:S5 D. m for Hartford, connects for New Britain and Middle Mez5aen- end Hartford only. Accom-. 8:l0 p. m FOR NEW LONDON, PROVIDENCE NORWICH BOSTON and the EAst.-Express trains at sl2:l midnight and SIS p. m. This train stops at Say. brook only. Accommodation trains at S0a lo:zo ping st all stattons) sos p. m., s:30 r. n1., greight with passenger car, New Haven to New London, stopping st all stations
 Daiiy. E. M REED, Vice President
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
Kills the Pleasure.

Illness in the house affects the whole fam fly in some manner. When the sickness is serious the children's laughter must be hushed, footsteps must be softened; all goes sadly and wrong. Dr. David Kennedy $ Remedy stands in your doorway and says to sickness: ''Keep out '" It will cost you only Dollar to put the sentinel on duty, and for his faithfulness thousands can vouch. Ask your druggist or write to the doctor at Rond- out, N. Y. ma25 12d 2w 4p
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
A Good Work Among the Poor V


 During the past two years, as seme of our readers are aware, there have been very earn est efforts put forth for the elevation of a much neglected class among our own people, viz the poor whites of the South, many of whom live in the greatest ignorance and deg relation cordial welcome has been ex- tended to the devoted women who have gone among them as Bible readers and teachers, and rich fields of usefulness have opened be- fore them.
 Mrs. Scott, of Orange, N. J., who has borne part in this good work, is expected to address at the North church chapel to- day (Monday) at p. m., all ladies who may desire to hear from an eye witness what dark places there still are in our own land, and how our sisters who inhabit them welcome for themselves and their children the light which Christian teachi ng brings them.
 Mrs. Ruliffsen, of Bet hany Institute, New York city. will accompany Mrs. Scott and give additional information regarding the work done and to be done.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-28
Lodge and Society.

Grand Master E. J. Hill has issued 8 circu- lar to the subordinate lodges of the State re- minding them that the 26th of April will be the sixty second anniversary of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows in the United States The lodges are advised to celebrate the anniversary by appropriate exercises and thankspiyinp to God