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The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1882-06-01
A WISE CONCLUSION.
ssI Lub Honey, But am DUN Wild
Bees.''

An old colored man, living in the lower
part of this county, went a few days ago
to attend prayer meeting, and as is Gus
ton1ary among the colored folks, he drove
d yoke Of oxen. He arrived at the church
at All early hour, and tied his oxen near
some bee hives, and as it was too early for
the bees to be out he thought there was no
danger, so he left his oxen and went into
the church. Itwa later than usual when
the congregation met that morning. The
sun was shining brightly, and the bees
were beginning to stir, butthe old man was
unconscious Of everything that was going
on outside; nor did he realize the situation
Of his oxen until he was startled by won
der1ul noise outside. He looked, and be-
hold! The bees had become enraged at
such huge monsters being SO near their
homes, and they went for that yoke Of OK
en-. By this time the old man had reached
the scene of action, the bees had the oxen
completely covered, and when the old man
attempted to brush them off, this only add
ed fresh fuel to the fire, for they left the
oxen and went for The old man, and before
help could be obtained they had him al
most entirely covered, SO that you could
hardly tell whether he was a man or a
swarm of bees. just at this period young
man came to his relief, and taking the
knife from the old man, he attempted to
cut the rope with which the oxen were
tied, but a1as be stayed just long enough
TO receive one sting, when he threw down
the knife and took to his heels. The old
man called for \ bag and covered his head,
but this only made matters worse, for the
bees became entangled ii his hair and stung
him SO badly that he was forced to leave
his oxen and run for life. By the aid of a
physician he was soon restored, and he
now says 81 lub honey, but am dun wild
bees. '-HnertHe lGa.1 Gnzette.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1882-06-01
WHAT SMOKERS SMOKE.
Not Tobacco Alone, but Vanilla,
Cedar Oil, Rum and All Sorts
Of Drugs.

Fifteen factories in New York employ
chemists to "favorn cigars. They cannot
do much with the wrapper, but they can
"heighten and develop the filings. 1t is
q relief to know that opium is not used,
although it used to be formerly in Eng
land, but stringent laws broke the prac~
tce, The substances used to flavor tobac-
co are numerous. Every manufacturer
has his own formula Vanilla is the most
common. This is employed in the form Of
an alcoholic tincture to flavor filings. It is
said that few cigars are free from vanilla.
Its effects are not harmful if not used to
excess. The I0nla bean and balsan1 fir
are used III the same way for the same pur-
pose. Cedar oil is a1se introduced. The
best imitatOr Of tobacco flavor is valerian.
Valerian and vanilla are the most valuable
chemicals now in use by tobacconists. By
their use the poorest stems may be con-
verted into fair tobacco, Into cigarettes
enter not only YaleFian and vanilla, but
cafcardla bark. 10 make cigars burn am
monia is used, and they are soaked in salt
petre. The latter is injurious and makes
young men old with dispatch. The OBJ
ject Of its use is to cause the cigar to burn
freely.
It has been noticed by some smokers
that an Intoxicating effect has been pro-
duced by some cigars. This is produced
by dipping the filings in a solution Of sui
phuric ether and bromide Of potassium.
When it is known that rum is used, with
vanilla and valerian, it i nothing to won-
der at the cigar SO treated produced intoxi-
cation. 10 make tobacco, or aid in its
adulteration, such other things as potato
leaves, sugar, potash, tamarinds, aniseed,
gum and various oils not heretofore men,
toned are used to q greater or less extent.
In New York alone 826, ,666, 900 cigars are
made annually, besides 229, 800, 600 cigar
cites, and %, 900 persons are employed
Providence Journal
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1882-06-01
A Little Heroine.

The following interesting account of
little Virginia girls bravery, is narrated
by the little Montgomery Messenger:
LastFriday two gentlemen named Payne
and Harrison, commercial travellers, ar
rived at New River ferry. While waiting
for the boat Mr.. Payne drove the buggy
into the water to wash it off, when the
horse became unmanageable and plunged
into deep water. Mr.. Payne endeavored
to cut the animal loose, but was thrown
into the water, and having on heavy over
coat and boots, was in very critical situa-
tion. Lille Bryant, daughter Of the ferry
man, aged ID years, was on the other side
OF the river playing in canoe. With
great presence Of mind she padded at
once to the rescue; Mr.. Harrison, with
less, made her come to the bank for him
before going to the rescue OF Payne; but
Mr.. Harrison seiziag the paddle, put the
boat to turning 'sround and round,'' and
SO Payne sank. Brave Lille at once took
command, ordered Harrison to let her pad
aiS 1aSA oWA SdALOC, SttOYSQ III ~ bAS bDVI
where Payne was sinking for the last time,
and called to him as he went down: Hold
up your hands," Payne's hands were
thus above water when his head went un-
der, and the intrepid girl seized them, and
with Harrison's help, drew him into the
boat. Meantime Mr.. Andrew Ingles had
seen the alarming accident and jumped
into canoe, and arrived just in time to
save the horse from drowning. All honor
5 to the brave Lille Bryant, the heroine OF
New River! Mr. Payne in his gratitude
desires to educate and support the child,
but Lille is romping girl, who delights
ii fishing rod AND canoe more than in
dolls and dresses, and is unwilling It is said
to exchange the wild freedom Of her
mountain life for the confinement of .
boarding school, and esteems the music OF
| the ripples of her loved river sWeeter far
than the notes of plane or harp.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1882-06-01

laths flew in all directions. Want any
more holes ?" and he smashed the roof ou
with the spade Holes constantly Oh
hand! If you don't see the hole you want
ask for it'' and he blew out the end with
terrific energy. "NeW goods coming in all
the time. Second-handed holes special
ty!" and he banged out the other end
EEParties wanting holes to send in the
country will consult their interests by APP
plying here before going elsewhere!" and
he ripped down the rest Of the coop with
prodigious catter. "NYant any more heles
in this particular coop" he roared,
wrenching out the posts and samming
them across the yard ssDoes this hen
coop begin to convey the impression OF
having a hole in 90 he demanded, stalk
ing up to his wife.
'..Yes. dear, " replied Mrs. Spoopondyke,
soothingly, "I'm SO glad you got out, but
where can we keep the chickens now?"
keep 'emn' ripped Mr. spoopendyke,
with a horrible grimace, and grasping the
Wretched fowls by the legs, who's going
to keep 'em ?" and ho cut the lashings.
"s'pose Pm going to ruin my business just
to crafty every measly whim ola dod gast-
ed woman ?" and he jerked the chickens
into the air.
"Never mind" cooed Mrs. Spoopen-
dyke, as the last bird slid over the fence
and disappeared. "Chickens are nui-
sance, anyway. We really didn't need
any,"
"Why didn'tyou say 50 before | bought
'em?'' blurted Mr., Spoopendyke, as he
dashed into the house.
81 didn't know it, sighed Mrs. Spoop-
endyke, looking around on the wreck,
'Sand, beside, don't believe we would
have had many eggs, because those chick
ems were all roosters. Brooklyn Eagle.
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BUILDING A HEN COOP.
spoopendy11e has q Large Quaalti
ty Of Holes, Assorted Sizes.

"My DEAR said Mr.. Spoopendyke, as
he appeared before his wife with a broad
grin on his face, .ssay my dear, I've bought
some chickens so we can have fresh laid
eggs. Look p and he held out a couple of
pair of fowls tied by the legs, for Mrs.
Spoopendyke's contemplation.
"Well, upon my Wordn = exclaimed Mrs.
Spoopendyke. "Of all things chickens.
Ever since we've been married I've want
ed chickens!o and she approached the
bird cautiously and with a look of misgiv-
ing that belied her words. "Where can
we keep them:''
Gin coop, Mrs. Spoopendyke, in a
coop !" retorted her husband, laying the
chickens on the bed while he devested him
self Of his coat and vest. eve might keep
'em up the chimney o. in the clock, but
We probably won't. Wen just keep 'em
in hen coop, and I've got the laths and
nails down stairs to build it with. Come
down in the yard, y and Mr.. Spoopendyke
grabbed his new acquisition by the legs
and started off, followed by his wife.
''Do you XII w how to build a coop?"
asked Mrs. spoopendyke, as she watched
her husband dig a post hole in the corner
she had reserved for q geranium bed.
'Tf don't, you probably do" snorted
Mr.. spoopendyke, kicking away at the
spade until he 1oosened his leg. "Now I
put this post here and that one there. Then
the two fences make the rest, and | only
lath up these two-dod gast the post!',
he concluded, as it toppled over on his ear.
sCan't you hold it up? What're you sit
ting around there like a cork in 9 jug for?
Hold it up, will ye?'
Mrs. Spoopendyke grasped the post firm
" with both hands and held it at an angle
Of thirty degrees.
ssNow hold it perfectly still while I dig
the other hole,' and Mr.. Spoopendyke
hacked away at the ground again and set
his second post.
# see what you mean,' giggled Mrs.
Spoopendyke. "You slat it up from one
post to the other and then put the chickens
in. My. how nice that will be II
Mr.. spoopendyke glared At her a mo-
ment and then began putting up his laths,
standing between the post and the fence
corner and Whistling as he worked.
Now = said he, as he finished, what
do you think Of that?"
Mrs. spoopendyke examined the job
critically.
'sIt's i perfeetp alaeen she exclaimed.
But say, dear, how are you going to get
out?''
ssYah-h-h = roarea Mr.. spoopendyke,
bounding into the air. Why didn,t ye
tell mes Nhat.d ye want to let me build
myself in like a dod gasted mummy for2
Amt ye got any sense at all anyWhere2
Why didn't We watch what was doing -
and Nj. spoopendgke grinned horribly
through the Stats.
s'I supposed you were going 70 build !
hole i'll il, faltered Mrs. spoopendyke.
80 ] AMI yelled Mr.. spoopendyke,
iamming his leg through the structure.
g Want any more holes 7" and he kicked
the side half way across the yard. Four
chickens, four holes!'' lie roared and the
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1882-06-01
{ WOOL s:' }
>~44@%~~ g. NM j d NJ

ara prepared to pay the highest market
price for Montana Wool, delivered at the
different shipping points in the Territory.
Mr.. w. r. Eldridge, of Boston, will be
associated with me in wool buying, and
will give his personal attention to the
business in Western Montana. Letters
will reach him if mailed to him at Helena.
Hv pOstotlice address will be Fort Benton.
maldw3m PARIS GIBSON.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1882-06-01

Ambitious man: rs there any fixed rule
for writing poetry? 2" There is! Don't.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

DR.. KEMPsTER, Of the Northern Hospi-
tai for the Insane, who was summoned as
a witness in the Guiteau trial, gave very
clear forcible testimony, which was very
damaging to the defense. He considers
Guitean as sane, and as playing "crank"
in very clumsy and awkward manner.
The doctors answers in cross-examina-
ton were very cogent. No expert on the
stand has expressed himself more decid
edly or with greater ability.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

NEW JERSEY is about TO try the bien-
NAL system, and constitutional commits.
sion has agreed to recommend this reform
among other things, fixing also the term
of office of Senator's al four years, and
shat of members Of the Assembly at two.
Senators are now caosen for three years
and Representatives fer one. The Gov.
ernor's term of three yeasit is proposed
to extend to four. If New Jersey adopts
the biennial system, Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island. Connecticut, New York and
South Corolina will alone continue to
hold annual sessions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

SMALL Pox prevails to an alarming ex-
tent in several parts Of the country. In
Illinois, thirty seven places have more
or less cases of the disease, but mainly
under control. Five new cases were re-
ported in New York, Friday; Buffalo re-
ported fifteen new cases, and spreading;
Jersey City has had 176 cases during the
month with two new ones on Friday.
During the year $780, only sixty-seven
cases of smallpox were reported by the
health officers of New York city; this
year, so far, /, 270 cases were reported and
the record of the past month will surpass
that of any other month. A notable
proof of the efficacy of vaccination is
afforded by the fact that, of the 14O, 600
children attending the Chicago public
schools, the health commissioner says
there have been but seven cases of small
pox during the past six years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

The Welsh Eistedfodd of the west met
at Racine last week. The great contest
in singing the fine chorus by Handel,
owe Never will Bow Down." was be-
tween the choirs of Chicago, Milwaukee,
Racine, and Oshkosh, and also that beau
titul glee by Dr. Parry ''The Wave Be-
fore the Wind" The first prize on both
was won by the Chicago choir, led by
Professor l. P. Jones' Professor Ad
Madoc, of Utica, n. Y, was the judge.
II was financial success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

NEW STATE GOVERNMENT.


The new state officers were inaugural
ed on Monday with impressive ceremo-
mics, there being more than the usual
civic and military display on the lmpor-
tant occasion. The ceremonies were held
in the assembly chamber in the presence
of a large number of distinguished cltl-
zens. AS president of the day, bon. >.
G. Gregory delivered short address and
was followed by Gov. w. +. Smith, VINO
spoke briefly upon the splendid results
achieved during the two terms OF the out
going administration. The books snow
that every known demand against WIS
consin is paid with balance In the state
treasury of $4,000. A proud record
indeed. Governor-elect, j. M. Rusk, at
the conclusion of Governor Smiths re-
marks, delivered a short inaugural, touch
ing upon the responsibilities OF the iaoors
before him and trusting that at the enc
OF his term of office his administration OF
the affairs of the state, may be deemed
as worthy of the good opinions of the
people as that of his predecessor. The
oath of Office was then administered to
the new state officers in the following Or
der: Governor, J. NJ. Rusk; Lieuten-
ant-Goyernor, S. S. Fifeld; Secretary OF
State, Capt. E. G. Timme; State Treas
urer, Ed. G. McFetridge; Attorney Cen
eral, L. F. Frisby; State ISuperln-
tendent, Robert Graham. The oath
of Office was not taken by the insurance
commissioner and railroad commissioner
elect, as they do not enter upon their du-
ties until next month. A salute OF fit-
teen guns was fired while the oath was
being taken by the officers. After the
oath had been taken by the different offi-
GERS they proceeded to their respective
Offices, where they exchanged salutatlons
with their friends. The afternoons exer-
cises closed with q dress parade of the
different companies of the National
Guards. The Assembly Chamber was
appropriately decked with flags, and pre-
scented an excellent appearance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

ACCORDING to the usual custom, the
doors of the White House were thrown
open for New Years reception AL
though the President did not desire that
festivities on too great scale should be
INDUCED in, in house that was so lately
the scene of mourning, the occasian was
one of no little splendor. Mrs. Senator
Miller, Of California, and Mrs. Senator
Jones, of Nevada, were invited to assist
in receiving the Presidents guests, to-
gether with the ladies' of the Cabinet,
Mrs. Blaine, Mrs. Robertson and the
wives of Senators Pendleton, Logan and
Cameron.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
ooX during the past six years.

ST. NICHOLAS For JANUARY, 1882
Has eighty pages and more than sixty
| illustrations. It's frontispiece is beau
tiful picture by Robert Blum, illustrating
fairy story of the Rhineland. There is
the conclusion of '"The Poor Counts
Christmas" Mr.. Frank r. Stockton's
,Nory, begun in the December number,
and curious tale of Modern Greek Folk
lore, told by Hon. Jeremiah Curtin, and
illustrated with spirited pictures by AL
fred Brennan. Other short stories are:
"The Cow that Considered," by Sophie
Sweet, with illustrations by w. T.
Smedley; 'The Porter's Iron Collar"
an anecdote of a gigantic nobleman of
Russia, by David Ker, with fine picture
by Nehlig; and comical story, "Bones and
Bow works." written anG illustrated by
Frank Bellew.
Celia Thaxter contributes fine poem
on the great Sir William Napier's chival-
rous conduct toward a pleasant child,
and Margaret Vandegrift some capital
verses on an adventure of 'The Clowns
Baby in a mining town of the far West.
These poems have very striking pictures
drawn by Jessie McDerr9ott and r. B.
Birch
La an article entitled GLOW to make
Puppets and Puppet shows" Mr.. Daniel
G. Beard explains to the boys and girls
how they may entertain the family circle
or parties of their companions, with a
delightful indoor amusement; AVID be-
sides furnishing brisk, dramasaed
version of "Puss in Boots for repressn-
tation, he supplies examples of all tie
puppets, diagrams of the way to produce
funny stage effects, and hints and sugges-
tons how to- present the shadow play.
This months instalIments of the two
serial stories-"Donald and Dorothy
by Mary Mapes Dodge (the editor Of st.
Nicholas, and "The Hoosier School
boy, by Edward Eggleston, author of
'sHoosier School ter'-contain novel
scenes, characters, and incidents, and are
well illustrated. And "a Drummer bows
Recollections" describes, in the most
graphic manner, and with the help of
three fine illustrations, the terrible ex-
periences of a soldierin the Federal Army
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

A WASHINGTON dispatch gives she fol-
lowing relating to the pay of the attend
ants on President Garfield during his last
illness: To DR.. Agnew, 100000. He
charges $4,000 for the first operation.
DR.. Hamilton's BILLS $4,000. DR.. Bliss
is content with $4,000, or about 800 a
day. DIR. Reyburn would probably take
less, say $4,000 or $4,000. The army
officers will be paid by brevet rank, and
probably increased pay. One question
which remains to be settled touches the
status of Drs. Boynton and Edison. Both
are physicians, and both took the duties
osnufses. Their services were of great
value as the Presidents life was much
prolonged by careful nursing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04


in the woods at Charlottesville, and
through the first day Of the fighting at
Gettysburg.
Humorous verses and funny single
pictures are given here and there in the
number: there is story of four pages
with five pictures for the Very Little
Folk; "Jack in the Pulpit discourses
with his usual good spirits about matters
and things; the Letter box" contains
some special words from the Editor to the
readers, besides the tenth report OF the
doings of the Agassiz Association; and
the "Riddle box" closes the number with
an assortment of puzzles including a
curious Maze.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

THE news is confirmed of the capture
and execution of chief Arzata, long the
terror of Preside del Norte and vicinity,
and thirty of his band near chihuahua.
This is one of the most extraordinary
lynchings on record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

JUDGE SMALL, of the Milwaukee cir
cult, delivered his valedictory address last
Wednesday covering a period of twelve
years, during which he acted as Circuit
Judge. The address was quite personal,
attacking several members of the bar,
and was the subject of much criticism
A man occupying the position of Judge
for dozen years, ought to be above such
petty things.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

TO EVERY REPUBLICAN Invest
S100 in making Republican votes among your
German Democratic neighbors by subscribing
for der New York Republikaner' for 1882, for
one or moe of them. In this manner you can
make permanent Republicans among this avail
able element with the least trouble and expense.
Annual subscriptions SI.00, for Clubs of ten or
more, IS cents for each subscriber. Address
DER NEW YORK REPUBLIKANER,
Il New York City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
and Dillon

REPUBLICANS in Virginia still insist
that President Garfield was in favor of the
Malone movement in Virginia and it is
stated that be personally urged Gov Lewis
to accept the Liberal nomination for gov
ernor, saying that were he Virginia
Republican he should vote with the
Malone movement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

ENGEL, the alleged Milwaukee forger
and emhezzler has delivered himself up
to the sheriff and says most of the stories
against him are false; wealthy relatives
will make good all losses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

VIM. FULLY, JR., a Philadelphia bal
lot-box stuffer and election-return manip-
ulator, has been sentenced to six months
imprisonment, to pay fine of 500, and
to be deprived of the privilege of citizen
ship for seven years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

DAWSON was inaugurated lord mayor OF
Dublin, Ireland, Monday. The corpora
ton refused to grant the usual vote of
thanks to the outgoing mayor because
he refused to convene the corporation to
confer the freedom of the city to Parnell
and Dillon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
SEVERAL persons were dangerously
bitten by mad Newfoundland dog in
the streets of Chicago on Monday.

Hon. J.!A. BENTLEY, ex-Commissioner
of Pensions, and formerly of this state, is
now established in a law practice at Den
yer. Colorado.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

On January Is next Bishop Howe,
aged "a, will celebrate the fftieth ami
versary of his ordination to the ministry
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church, at
Reading, Pa, and will be presented with
q handsome pastoral staff.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

Mrs. ARTHUR's portrait that hangs in
the Presidents room at the White House
is by his orders, wreathed in fresh flowers
every morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
GUS. NJ Az,
ED. MAY,
JOHN MEIER.

Watertown, Dec 81, 1881.
Rem. B. All accounts due old firm must be
paid within the next 60 days. 12Wi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
For 8 8 q. 11,e.

House and Store on Fourth street. near Main
Tor sale cheap and Oh easy teSms5. Nor. narticu-
lars inq uire of E. c. Gaebler SIT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
Dissolution.
COMPREHENSIVE.

The undersigned have. this day formed copart-
nership under the firm name of May Weber 4
Co., for the continuation of the general milling
business, as heretofore carried on in their Brick
and Empire Mills. Fl. MULBERGER,
Gus. MAY,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
The SPLENDID ?AB!9a sT1v!

1t has the Sectional Suspended
Fire Pot and the Anti Clinker
Vibrating and Sliding Crate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

G.. S. SCdEh1PF & co.
Sole Agents for " atcrtown, W S