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The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
Tho Ships "Dead Reckoning" ,"

Finding tho way at sea depends on two methods. each of which IS theoretically complete in itself-dead reckoning and estroncIr;cal observation. As obServa- tion may be prevented by thick weather, the second method may fail throughout a voyage or during the critical parts of 1t when land is approached. Thus dead reckoning, on which in many cases the the most scientific captains may have to trust, must De considered first.
 Dead reckoning (why called "dead" l do not know nor greatly care) depends on thc determination hour by hour of the di- rection and velocity of the ships motion. and the determination thence of her posi- ton after each days various movements. If we know ships position at given time, sSy at noon on July 1, and she sails CT steams at Q known rate in determined direction fo- certain time, an hour, say, we can calculate her position at the end of that hour, subject to the action of cur rents. Since the rate and direction of currents are mostly known we, can take this particular cause of motion into ac- count. Thus we can mark in on our chart the position of the ship at the end of the hour. So at the end of the next interval of time during which her course remains unchanged and so forth-til finally we determine her position at noon on July ,. This is not necessarily or probably twen- ty-four hours from noon, July 1, as in the new position now attained there is differ ent local time, earlier if the ship is west of her former position, later if she is east of it. Going on in this way day after day, the ships course can be charted in, and her position is known from day to day-or in other words, those who have her in charge thus find their way from port to port. Theoretically this is all right, practically there are difficulties. The circumstances which render "dead reckoning" an unsatisfactory method of navigation are unfortunately numerous. Richard A Proctor
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
A Stupjd Mistake.

Customer Gin rostaurant,-A bro!led spring chicken. waiter, and small bot tie. vintage '14.
 Waiter0Yes, sir. Iater)-Find every. thing right, sir?
 Customer-No; you've made a mistake. You've brought nae spring wine and "A vintage chicken.-New York Sun.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
4 Discrimination Taste.

Tom was reading q book in which each chapter was headed by q quotation from some poet. Many of these quotations were marked Shakespeare" and others ''0ld Bal lad" These scraps of poetry interested Tom greatly, and he remarked that Shake speare could beat Old Ballad writing all to pieces" thereby showing that his discrimi- nation was ahead of bis information.-Nsw York World
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
T. 3. G. RANSOM.

WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS, No. 32, meets at w c. A. R. Hall every two weeks on Thurs day, at o'clock P. N.
 MRS. P. B. RUMsEY, Pres. MRS. LENA ELMoRE, see'y.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
Q. E. s.

MOUNT FRISCO CHAPTER, No. 1, O. E. s M Regular conversations in Masonic Hall second and fourth Friday nights in each month
 MALIssA E. WEST, Worthy Matron,
 J. E. BURCHARD, Worthy Patron, J. GUTHRIE SAVAGE, Sec'y.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
Rnllrced tn n Svstenn.
York World

Two vagrauts called on a kind lady in tho suburbs Of New York
 ''To which of you two shall givo this nickelf she asked.
 First Tramp-Give it to him, madam. He has purchased the route from me, and I am just taking him around to introduce him to tho customers.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
RANSOM POST.

NO.4 G. A. R., meets at Grand Army Hall, on IN the second and last Saturday i'll each mont1 Visiting Comrades are invited to attend.
 GEO. HoIwoRTH, P. c. L. L. BURNS, Adjutant.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
SECRET SOCIETIES.
I. Q. 0. F.

INLAGSTAFF LODGE, No. Il, l. O. o. F., meets U every Wednesday evening ct o'clock. Visiting Brothers in good standing cordially invited to attend.
 c. R. BAYLEss, N. c. . A. 8. ALvoED, Sec.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs.

STATED CORPORATIONS on the third Satur- D day in each month in Masonic Hall at PM. Gojourning Companions are cordially invited.
 J. E. BURCHARD, H. P. F.W. H. GUTTER, sec'y.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-24
FLAGSTAFF LoD5E.

ATO. !, F. & A NJ. Regular meetings of this lN Lodge at Masonic Hall, on the fourth Mon day in each month. Solourning Brethren cor, dially invited to attend.
 J.W. SHARP. W. A. J. E. BURCHARD, Sec'y. Examining Committee: W. J. Hill, Niles J. Cameron, John Rosebaugh.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

BEATTY'S PIANOS ,s.,.' ". n's Write ;ss;y; ;s;
catalogue. Ex-Mayor Daniel +. Beatty. Washing.
en-, New Jersey
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

LIVERY one in need Of inform alton on the subject
~ OF advertising will do we'll &, obtain copy OF
:" Book for Advertisers. H6S pages, price one dol
lar. Mailed, postage PAID, on receipt Of price.
Contains careful compilation from the american
Newspaper Directory OF all the best papers and
class journals; gives the circulation rating Of
every one. and good deal Of information about
rates and other matters pertaining to the business
of advertising, Address ROWEL4L'S ADvEkTIS-
ING BUREAU, 10 spruce ST., N. Y.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

w MTrn - Agents to sell the Pinless
W A1N i LII Ciothes Line; the only line ever
invented that holds the clothes without pins: per-
feet success patent recently issued: sold only by
agents. TO whom the exclusive right is given; on
receipt OF so cents we will send sample lin by
mail; also circulars: prizes list and terms to
agents; secure your territory at once. Address
TIE fINLFSS CLOTHES LINE CO.. IL Hcrmon
Street. Worcester. Mass.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

QinlcC II you desire them foolihg
usO's6o away time on things that don't pay
but send $l.tO at once for magnificent outfit of
our Great New Stanley Book. II book and terms
not satisfactory We refund your money. No risk.
No capital needed. Both ladies and gentlemen
employ ed. Don't lose time in writing "Step in
while the waters troubled" Days worth
dollsrs. Address b. +. JOHNSON Co.. 1909 Main
ST.. Richmond Va
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

COLD RING. GOOD PENS. CEDAR LEAD
" Pencils, 2 very good Handkerchiefs. all sent
to any address for 10 cents to introduce my cheap
line Of goods. 1T. TIMMONS Cadlx o.
iJOm3d&w
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30
THB DOLLAR COLUMN

advertisements not exceeding an inch tor t.
atnes OF small type, in length will be inserted
this column for one dollar per week, or fifty
the nfst insertion and tw enty -dve cents each
ditional nalinsertion-paysble in advanced
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30
Bows May be Had

land sometimes girlsl for ordinary service at
wages or upon indenture, Ito work, attend school,
and be brought up somewhat your own:l and
children may be had for legal adoption.
Address: 4. r. DOOLEY,
6apt. oregon Boys and Girls Aid Society,
PORTLAND, Oregon.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

IF you wish to advertise anything anywh. re at
L any time write TO GEO. P. HOWELL l. CO.,
No. 10 Spruce St., New York.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

ACcATC wanted. LIBERAL SALARY PAID.
NO6v y At home or to travel. TEAM FUR.
NIsHED FREE. p. o. VICKERY, Augusta. Maine.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

TDT nWANTEL. $25 4 week and expenses
n ri paid. Steady work. New Gcods
samples free. J. F. HILL GO.
'ixusta. Ma 1e ~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

ENERAL AGENTS SELLING THE PATENT
NJ Adjustable Shoe are making from 5000 to
$500 per yesr. Oanvassers 400 70 81. 90 per day
Exclusive territory given. Address with 2-cent
stamp, CONsOLIDATED ADJUsTADLE SHOE Co., So
lem, Mass.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

EOR 6ALE-The United States and Canadian
i patents, recently issued, for an article OF
great merit and utility. Received medal Of supe-
rtority at American Institute Fair. N. Y. Or will
sell state rights.
37l Fulton st., Brooklyn, N. T.; Room 40
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-10-30

Snug little fortunes have hcen made a
work for us, by Aana ragc, Austin,
Texas, and Jno. Bonn, Toledo, Ohio.
lSre cut. OTHERS asc dc ing ss well. Why
1iint y"rg Some earn over : 5CO. ID .
inon'h. Yoa cen do the work end live
2at home, wh-rrv-v y'u are. Even be-
ginnrrs are easily earning from - 70
sl0a day. All ar~s. We show you how
aud start yon. Csn sur.s In spare time
or all thu time. u; Rioney FIT WORK
ess. Esiiare unxn wa among them
NEW s",l wouasrt,. Particulars tres
/, kSOx . 80 lsOrt. .Nnsa, Name
The Princeton union., 1891-03-19
Church Goers Under Arms.

Georgia has on it's statutes several
curious old laws, which, though OBJ
solete, have never beenrepealed. One
of these was obviously passed to pre-.
vent the colonists being taken by sur
prise by Indians or other assailants.
1t reads that no male person shall 90
to q church on Christmas or Easter
Day, or other days of public worship,
without carrying a gun Or brace Of
pistols, with six rounds of powder and
ball, under a penalty of ten shillings.
The law also says that the church
warden or wardens must search all
persons, who come hither that have
no arms displayed and see whether or
not these are about their person. A
failure on the part of the wardens to
do this within fifteen minutes from
the first appearance of the person or
persons at the church shall make them
liable to d fine of fifteen shillings. This
law first passed the General Assembly
Of the Stats in 1777.
The Princeton union., 1891-03-19
HOW?

How can man, on dollar day,
Charter a seat at popular play
And purchase cigars and tobacco, pray?
He can't.
How can he sport an elegant tile,
ASK his dear friend to step out for a 'smile, !"
And stable 2:4O animile?
He can't.
How can he frolic with better-fed friends
When, in cold perspiration, he's at his wits
If his washwoman after her halfdollar
He can't.
How can he bear to be called a "poor cad"?
How can he dress in big fancy Plad? =,
Ills credit won't keep-it is ''tragrantly'
He can't.
How buy perfumery, handkerchiefs too,
The edges all stamped with red kangaroo.
And change linen cuffs every Sunday or
two?
He can't.
How can he claim his dear girls slender
hand,
And circle her finger with glittering band,
When his check k-book's so weak it can
scarcely stand?
He can't.
How can he marry and furnish a wife
With the many small comforts that sweet
en- this life?
We must state the whole truth, though it
cuts like knife
He can't.
Rochester Tailsman.
The Princeton union., 1891-03-19
HISTORY DEPICTED ON FANS.

The Queer Japanese Figures Really
Have Signi ficant Meaning.
In this country a fan can scarcely
have any more serious definition t han
an elegant adjunct to the toilet of a.
lady. But in Japan even the COM
monest variety may possess a deep
political significance, and even in the
present day, accord ing to London
paper. Fans have occasionally to be
suppressed for much the same reason
that q Western newspaper is confisca-
ted-for being vehicle invented to
SOW lll-tilling and contempt for states
men or officials by means of cartoons
and epigrams.
On examining an ordinary bamboo
fan, it must not be supposed that it is
a mere creation of the ARTISTS fancy
Those queer little men and women.
to ourselves fac-similes of each other.
represent to the Jap well-known his
torlcal or romantic characters.
Those impossible-looking landscapes
on the reverse side all depict localities
around the capital, famous shrines
and pilgrims goals, at once recogniza-
Die by any traveller in the country.
"A collector of Japanese fans of an
clent date finds himself in possession
of a complete history of the times, for
before the newspaper was established
in the land, the fan to large extent
supplied it's place. There is no doubt
as an instance of this, thatmuch of the
ill-felling displayed in Japan against
foreigners some thirty years ago was
due to the extensive circulation Of fans
bearing outrageous caricatures of
Western life and manners.
The Princeton union., 1891-03-19

Two brothers by the name of Rich
were lately married to two sisters by
the name of Wings, and have since en-
igrated; thus showing that Riches
take to themselves wings.
The Princeton union., 1891-03-19

HE November wind,
bowling around the
country home OF Ruth
Foster, tore the yell
low leaves off the
stripped NAPLES, and
ratified them in dry
showers against the
curtained windows.
The Princeton union., 1891-03-19
FAITHFUL.

BY MAY CARLETON,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-03-11
JOHNSTOWN FLOODED.
The City Submerged and Eight
Bridges Swept Away.

4 dispatch from Johllst6wl, Penh., says
Johnstown is experiencing many of TIC eaf
rors of the food of June, 1889. Owing tc
continued heavy rains the river began
rising. and by noon had reached an alarm
ing height. From that time on the volume
of water increased more rapidly, the river
rising at the rate OF one foot an hour.
By night both the Conemaugh and Stony
Greek were running over their banks.
Eight temporary bridges, which were
erected after the food Of May, 1889, were
washed away, with portion of a new steel
bridge which was in course of erection.
The loss to the bridge company who had
this contract in hand will amount to several
thousands of dollars The water flooded the
lower parts of the city.
The Cambria iron works were flooded and
We're compelled to shut down. The other
mills have also shut down. Cellars were
flooded, AMI the merchants were kept busy
moving their goods to higher ground.
Communication by wagon with the Penn
sylvania Railroad and the lower part of the
city was cut or entirely, the only means of
communication being by the Cambria Rail
road Bridge. Reports received from up the
country say that the rivers are higher than
at any time since the famous flood, 1899, in
which several thousand people lost their
lives.
Owing to the water covering the floors of
tho City Prison the doors were thrown open
and the seven prisoners confined released.
The people are still greatly excited over
the report that the log boom will break anl
the streets are crowded with excited Men
running hither and thither. A mounted
patrol has been established and every pre-
caution taken to give immediate warning of
impending danger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-03-11
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
In the Senate.

5srH DAY.-The Copyright bill was up,
but no action was taken. ..Several pension
bills, among them one for General N. P.
Banks, were passed.
59TH HDAY.-The Senate resumed considera-
ton Of the Copyright bill. The discussion
having closed the vote was taken on Mr.
Sherman's amendment, and it was agreed to
yeas twenty-five, nays twenty. four. The
Copyright bill was then laid aside without
further action. Tributes to the career OF
Admiral Porter were delivered, and theSen-
ate adjourned out Of respect to, his memory.
GOTH DAY.-The Vice-President an
nounced the appointment of Messrs. Man.
derson and Walthall as members of the Board
of Visitors at tie annual examination OF
cadets at West Point Military Academy,
and of Messrs. Chandler and Harris in q
similar capacity at the Annapolis Naval
Academy :. The resolution authorizing
the Select Committee on Relations
with Canada to continue its investiga-
tions during the recess was agreed to
Mr.. Daniel moved to amend the provlso
in the Copyright bill requiring copyrighted
books to be printed from type set within the
United States or from plates therefrom by
adding to it the words: "Or shall be other
wise produced in the United States from
process executed in the United States" The
discussion on this amendment was inter-
rupted at $3.50, when the message Of the
President announcing the death Of General
Sherman was laid before the Senate: After
several brief eulogies the Senate adjourned.
61sT DAY.--Mr Sawyer reported an
amendment to the Pestoface Appropriation
bill permitting members Of Congress to
frank mail matter directed to Government
officials. Mr.. Hale offered resolution,
which was agreed to, directing the Secretary
of the Interior to consider the expediency OF
the establishment Of permanent Census
Bureau and to report to the Senate next
Congress. The conference report on the
Fertilization bill was agreed to. -. An
amendment to the Diplomatic bill was
adopted, providing for the establishment OF
telegraphlc communication with Hawaii;
also one raising the Mexican mission to tue
frst-class. Mr.. Quay denied explicitly the
charges against his conduct in the Stat.
affairs of Pennsylvania.
62D DAY.-The Diplomatic bill was pass2I
One amendment was made to the Copy
right bill. . AN adverse report on the Statl-
ford Land Loan bill was presented.
63D DAY.-The Sherman and Frye amenG-
ments to the Copyright bill were adop-ei
and the bill was passed by vote Of SO to II
/ The Indian -Depredetions bill was con-
sidered. -. Mr. Higgins reported favoraoiy
| the Senate bill to provide for the payment
of the French spoliation claim. e. The bill foi
now Custom House in Bowling Green, New
Yo.k City, was passed. Some dozen pen ;o1
hills were passed, including bills increasing
tho pensions Of the widows of General Gus
ter, ADMIRAL Wilkes and General DAME! ".
mann to 500 month.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-03-11
EX-GOVERNOR SIBLEY.
Death OF the Hero of the Sioux War
"A Romantic Career.

Death OF the Hero of the Sioux War
"A Romantic Career.
Ex-Governor Sibley, after long illness,
died few days ago at his home in st. Paul,
Minn
General H. H. Sibley, who was about
eighty years old, had lived romantic life. At
twenty-three years age he was taken in as
partner in the American Fur Company, and
Stationed at MENDOZA, Mimi, as agent
for the company. That point was the only
settlement on the frontier He entertained
there Captain Marryatt Colonel Fremont,
Featherstonehaugh, the traveller, and other
distinguished wanderers. He was sent as
the first delegate to Congress from the Terri
tory of Minnesota.
He was the first Governor Of the State,
and signed, under compulsion of the Su-
preme Court, the $1,000, 900 Of thrice repudi-
ated railroad bonds, which afterwari were
redeemed at fifty cents on the dollar. His
management of the Sioux War was severely
criticised for its delays and apparent disre-
gard for the suffering captives, but at the
end it was shown that his knowledge OF In-
lian character and sagacous modern war
fare was the means of saving hundreds Of
lives and ofreleasing every captive safe and
sound. When the war was over he hanged
torty-three warriors at Mankato and settled
the Sioux troubles permanently. They have
lived peacefully on their reservations in Da-
kota ever since. He had been All invalid for
years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-03-11
LABOR WORLD.

SKILLED japanese get penny day.
In New York City 100, 900 men are idle.
ST. LOUIS (NIo.) painters work eight
hours.
The Austrian shoemakers strike has COL
lapsed.
New YoRK's bakers union runs class in
languages.
ROCHESTER On. " shoemakers lost an
eight months strike.
The Amalgamated Society of Engineers
has 5000 members.
New YORK granite cutters will demand
eight hours on April 1.
THERE are symptoms of depression in the
iron and textile industries.
A GENERAL strike Of trainmen on the
Canadian Pacific is threatened.
New York slipper makers working from
sixteen to eighteen hours day get 81 .25 and
$3.50.
SOME Boston (Mass) railroad laborers only
get sl.35 day, while others roads pay SIT
and 81.
SIXTEEN THOUSAND men and boys are out
of employment in the Connellsville PENN
coke mines.
A BREWERS union at San Francisco, Cal,
has nearly doubled wages and reduced
hours almost one-half.
THEK. of l.. invites all unions to join in
the movement to form third party with
the Farmers Alliance.
THE coal miners risks are shown by the
thousands of widows and fatherless children
in Pennsylvania's coal region.
ORGANIZED labor In Chicago, ILL.,, passed
resolutions against the employment or non
union labor on the Worlds Fair.
RAILROAD employees, suffering indirectly
from the granger attacks on railroads Will
organize against such legislation.
BERLIN Germany police have come to
the conclusion that they are inadequately
raid. A strike is possible unless their wages
are advanced.
IT cost five cents to swear in certain
Grand Rapids (Mich.) factory, and the box
which contains the fines and which is now
nearly full is to be sent to the heather.
THE labor organizations of Indiana de-
mand, among other things, that the inhabit-
ants of towns of more than TO- 600 population
shall have the right to vote on franchises.
IF you wear side whiskers don't apply to
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad for job.
1t has long been the rule on that road and its
branches not to employ side whiSkered man
in any capacity.
JOSEPH ". SMITH, former brakeman on
the Boston and Albany road, was awarded
1000 damages in his suit against the conl-
pany at Boston, Mass, for the loss of an arm
while coupling cars in 1882
The French Chamber Of Deputies has
adopted bill regulating the employ ment Of
women and children in factories. The bill
las already been passed by the Senate. 1t
provides for working day of ten hours and
day Of rest in each week.
THE average wages of the workingmen
throughout the world are not moro than fif'
teen cents day, those of the laborers in
India being ninety-six cents per month, and
those of China about 81 per year. The high
est wages are paid in the United States,
where the average is not quite 81 day.
TIE German Kaiser has ordered census
of the unemployed. Policemen will go from
house to house through all but the most arls-
tocratic parts of the city, searching out the
unemployed and asking the cause or their
idleness. 1t is estimated that there are So
coo able bodied men in Berlin OIL the verge
of starvation.