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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
A TALKING MACHINE.

For some time past. says the Obser-
yer, the London public have been in
formed that mechanism and invention
have at last accomplished task which
has been uDsuccessfully attempted by
men of science In different countries
for many years. We refer TO the Talk
ing Machine of Prof. Faber, which
has been exhibited on the Continent
with great success, and is now to be
seen in London. It certainly sustains
in every way the qualities its inventor
claims for it, as it not only distinctly
articulates in English, French and
German, but laughs and Kisses in the
most approved fashion. The structure
of the Speaking apparatus, and bona
tide character of results, are such as to
remove the doubts of the most skepti-
cal on those points. The machine
consists of a bellows supplied with
wind by a pedal, worked by a lady,
who also manipulates certain notes,
through whose agency the sounds are
produced, which form the attraction
of the work. These sounds are admit
ted by means of a mask, resembling
the human mouth, with lips, tongue,
and throat completes; and in articula-
ting letters and syllables the move
ments of the organs of speech CORES
pond with those of the human subject.
Without going further into detail. the
principle upon which the instrument
is constructed will be manifest, and
great credit is certainly due to the in
Vention of so delicate and astonishing
an instrument. Upon the principle Of
the apparatus now exhibiting, others,
of course could be constructed, and
although the result obtained by the
one at present in use are satisfactory,
gree could be obtained from one on a
larger scale.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
WATERING-PLACE RECREA-
TIONS.

Gambling and Irritation are the sea-
son recreations at the watering places,
and tragical are the results of each.
As yet we have learned of no suicides
from either amusement, though losing
money and losing hearts have both sui
cidal tendencies. Filtration is essen
TALLY an American art, and one in
which the yearly generations of water
ing place haunters are tolerably we'll
instructed. The moon never shines
so romantically as at the seaside, and
the dances are nowhere so hot and
furious. Ennui is nowhere so prev
alent and lack of rational amusement
never impels to sentimentality as d
last resort so strongly as there. Fir
tation is a recognized element of life,
in such circumstances, and well it is
maintained. Serious consequences are
too rare to warrant consideration, and
its prevalence this season is indica-
tive only of the advent of a more Wig
orous generation of the girl Of the pc
riod, or the existence of greater dull
ness at the resorts of that creature
and her mates. Play is high, too, in
money at the green table as we'll as In
hearts on the sandy beach and in the
hot ballroom. Not one of the water
ing places is without its special ac-
commodations for this means of re-
storing overworked nature, and depict
ing more or less we'll filed pockets,
and their patronage is universal, if
we may believe the story tellers.
Youths who tempt the tiger just to
show their spirit, and hypothecate
their watches for their hotel bills, are
frequent, which seems to indicate that
devotion to the innocent games with
French titles is extending beyond the
line of fathers of families, Congress
men and Office holders, to which it
has sometimes been limited. The ad-
vantage of the American system is
seen in the fact that gambling requires
capital and Irritation does not.-BoSt0n
Dork
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
THE WATERS OF LAKE TAHOE.

Ali who have attempted to swim in
the waters of Lake Tahoe must have
been startled at their strange lack of
buoyancy. Good swimmers launch
forth into the lake with the utmost
confidence in their skill, and at once
find themselves foundering, and only
able to keep aaoat by the most siren
uous exertions. Going into Lake Ta-
hoe after swimming in the generality
of Lakes-the lakes and streams of the
valleys-is like attempting to swim in
fresh water, after having learned the
art in salt water, or even more trying
The bodies Of persons drowned in the
lake are never seen after they have
once sunk. OF the five white persons
drowned in the lake, not single body
has ever been recovered or even seen.
The bones of all are still in the lake.
How many Indians may have been
lost in its waters in times past no one
knows. Pine logs float in the lake but
very short time, then sink never
again to rise. In places far down
through the crystal fluid are to be
seen resting upon the bottom great
quantities of slabs, logs and lumber.
The specific gravity Of the water we
do not know, though we believe is has
been more than once annalyzed. 1t GER
tainly can hold in solution but a very
slight per cent. of minerals ofany kind.
. California Faber.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
FURTHERDErAILsO or THE EEAH-
FUL CUBAN IIuHHICAHH.

Not alone do the passions d uel
continue to devastate the fair face Of
the Gem of the Antilles; the elements
seem to conspire TO utterly ruin lovely
but unhappy Cuba. Details at the ter
rible hurricane last week give ca ap-
palling picture Of tho loss Of life and
property which it entailed, especially
at Matauzas, where nearly goo houses
were swept 8wav. and 4S2 dead bodies
have been found and buried 1le
necuniarv damage is estimated 90 4o,-
mn 900 Besides the dead, there axe
many missing, aud reports that thcra
musf have been at least 1000 swept
coward. Among the mOst horrible
features Of the calamity was the op-
roofing and sweeping away Of cemc-
terry and the scattering OF the ccrpEo1
through the adjacent country. The
San Juan and Humurl valleys were
swept clean Of every living thing and
the people carried away amid the
wrecks Of their dwellings. a plano
was picked I'D at sec, fourteen miles
from MRtGnEas, and many pooles &eEo
seen and some persons s3Ved 3y vessels
at sea. The bridge of Balted, mag
ni6eept structure over San Juan, not
far from its mouth, costing more ihgu
500, 600, was destroyed. Lhc hriE1
over the Yumuri leading 60 Neualliea
was also washed away. The 500 luis
bridge, near tho Havana roaiirOaa Btl-
tion, still stands, though much aam-
apod A passenqer train arrivedat the
6enot af tbe Havana n Matauzas Blil-
ros6 inst hefore tbe overflow took
nlaoe The depof engine, train, pas-
sengers and employees ail disep leAteo
~ 49, AL Thousands Of hOra
:. --.ti-, - oFbor animals nnrishod, aud
u, ea.',I S,v,oge No., to shippfuE is very great.
ny " orSo,.3e,es -aud vicinity the lees
IN Si,. ,ir 81. 600, 600 and the smaller viI-
iares have nearly an the houses urecl-
ed. The Captain General has author
lied g government ioen 81 eyJu4
eseridos, equal Co el05,O1t ~ leip
abose who are left entirely aesiitgtc,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
ExK1EHN ATT0N NOTICE.
SchoOE Examiners Notice

SCh0OE Examiners Notice.
r NE4EG School Examiners OF Delaware
L comfy viii meet, during the year 1870,
for the examination Of teachers, at the fol-
lowing places and times, namely:
At the CENTRAL SCHOOL HOUSE, in
Delaware, on February 18th, March 9th, 18th
and 2Gt b. April eth, 10th and 23d, May 7th
and 2Ist, September 24th, October Ist 18th
aud 29th, November 18th and 26th, December
10th.
At the School House, in SUNBURY, Octo-
berS
They will also examine applicants on the
last Friday of the Session of the County
Teachers Institute.
No certificate Is granted unless the appli-
cant is Squalified to teach ALL the branches
named in the law; namely: OrthOgraphy :,
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, y,
English Grammar; and possesses an adj
equate knowledge of the theory and prac-
tice of teaching"
Examinations will commence at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ and close at 2 o'clock P, N. /:
and no applicant viii be admitted after IL
O'Clock. The. exercises will be conducted as
far as possible in writing. Each candidate
is requested to bring paper and pencil, and
a stamped envelope addressed to himself in
which the certificate awarded viii be mailed
to him, or notice of failure.
J. s. CAMPBELL,
February Is, lS1O.-tf Clerk.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

The Bavarian authorities do not
Joke when It comes to the manifesto
tions of unpatriotie sympathies. This
was experienced by a citizen of Bur
ghausen who, although a German, felt
for the French after the surrender Of
Sedan, aud when the others decorated
their houses with flags hung out q pair
red drawers. He resided in Jail for
two weeks after this performance.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
DRESS MAKING, sc.
LadIes! !! Ladies! LadIes y!

vTOU win nnd it to your advantage
to call at s. G. EVANS s. CO.'S and
examine their Spring stock of BOnnets,
HaTs, FI0tgers, L0ces, Bclg ana Sash Ribbons,
dEc,, before purchasing elsewhere. They
have fitted up and are now occupying a
handsome room on the first floor in the
Evans Block, and are prepared to offer
better bargains than before.
Dresses made IN the UeT9f latest style and on
short notice.
:, Remember the place-Evans' Block,
South Main st. aprl5-tf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

SO per cent. ON Clothing,
sOper cent. on Piece Goods,
80 . ct. on Furnishing Goods,
so per cent. on Hats, Caps,
Trunks and Carpet Bags.
All Of which amounts they could save by
buying goods of us.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
where Are
YOUR GLADIATORSg :
What has become OF sYe
Mighty Men ia BuCkPaRR?'

w z have had our Banner ON the
outer wall, with PRICES SO Low that
no isn in the state Of Ohio undertook to
meet US. We have driven our foe to the
wall. and occupy the field without fear.
We have snenced all men who years ago
assumed some pOwerof competition. They
are now willing to confess eonhdentIaIIy
that there is no use trying to meet or beat
rs in prices, because we are game on a
"set-to." Theironly hope is in the
of their customers, who will not
look around to see the difference in our
prices and theirs, which amounts to least
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

gEVHESE are pertinent questions
1 which our citizens should answer be-
fore insuring their property. For years the
West has been paying an annual tribute to
the East, by patronizing Eastern Fire In
continuous drain has seriously affected the
financial interests of the West, and the
people of Ohio have sought for means to
check the tide, and retain these interests to
our commonwealth The organization Of
Fire Insurance Corporations has afforded
an effective means, and to-day the Insur-
ance Companies incorporated by the State
OF Ohio are among the most solvent and ef-
fective in the country. Among these incor-
pOratiOns the
"HOME, OF COLUMBUS"
occupies a most enyiable position. Organ
lied by gentlemen of acknowledged probi-
ty and capacity, with paid-up capital eX-
ceeding
HALF A MILLION OF DOLLARS,
She enters the insurance field with all the
elements of success. Her career thus far
viii compare most favorable With any SIM
tlar Institution in the country, and her fu-
the foremost. There is scarcely n cOmmu-
nifty in the State which has not manifested
its interest in the success of this institution.
The best known business men throughout
the State have become stockholders, and an
earnest disposition is shown to build up
Western Fire Insurance Company which
viii be without a rival.
No corporation offers more or better Sc
curity than the "HO1IE, OF COLUMBUS" Its
assets amount to s5I5,27s, while its entire
liabilities, excepting capital stock, are only
So4-lSo 4O NEARLY q nan q Ill1AAOn OF uOl-
lars security. This is ample beyond any
peradventure, and should commend the
Company to our citizens.
The following Well-kuoWn gentlemen of
this place own stock in the "Home:" Hon.
T.. G. Jones, H. NJ. Carper, w. P. Reid, J. d.
Van Deman, Prof. w. G. Williams, A. Liy-
brand, G. B. Paul, T. E. Powell, NJ. Miller,
J. H. B1endenhali, Chas. o. Little, R. N.
Jones, B. +. Loofborough, s. X. Donavin.
49,
Risks Written at Adequate Rates.
s. K. DoNAvIN, Agent
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
DRY GOODS.
J. H. MendennaI & Co

50 GEMS OF THE SEASON.,
Dress Goods, ShaWls-Arabs,
japanese and Silk PopIins,
Pure Beaver MohaiPs,
Buffalo Alpacas,
Superhne Poplin Mohairs,
Gro Grain Silks,
Spring Styles
Printed Alpaca Delaines,
Armures and Poplins,
Celebrated Wash Poplins
Iikado suit1ngs,
PercaIes,
Chintzes,
Ginghams,
Chambrays,
Prints.
White Pure Mohair Cords,
The most elegant
White Dress Goods
Choice Pattern Lace Goods,
Lace Collars, new patterns,
Lace H'dlk'fs, new patterns.
Carpetsg Carpets q Carpets y!
II H. MENDENHALL e. co.
aJ Have Just received a large stock of
NEW CARPETS, in the newest patterns
and styles
Hartford and Lowell, extra superfine,
Crosleys and Roxbury Brussels,
in beautiful patterns
OILCLOTH CARPETS
kept constantly on hand in all widths.
Cocoa and Check Mattings,
OilclOth Rugs and Door Mats,
Stair Oilcloth, &C., &C.,
At j, n, MENDENHALL & co.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

A young man having married az pa
heiress, said that il wasn't the lace on
his wife that struck him 80 moeh as
her figure.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

We do a CASH business, ard therefore
can afford to underse1 those dealing on
Credit.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
REYNOLDS & FRANK.
INSURANCE.
a ESTERE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
-S-
rs fG Not Time to Keep Our
Money at Home

Is the West to Continue to Build Up
Eastern Cities and Enrich Eastern
Capitalists
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
WANTS.
TIED TO LEASE.

WANTED TO LEASE.
THE premises on SandusIzy street,
4 (city Of DelaWare) opposite the Court
House. known as the FULLER property
These may be had for a term of years at a
low rate.
For terms &c, enquire Of
JAMES H. HEBRON.
oct7-6t Winoughby, o.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
RED TAPE IN FRANCE.

A French correspondent sends this
story from Tours
A curious anecdote is told of French
red-tapeism, as some people call their
administrative system, which, with
its arrangements of wheels within
wheels, has approached so near to alb
solute perfection that the slightest
grain of dust is sufficient to disarrange
the whole machine. When the Minis
ters arrived at Tours, M. Laurier, on
taking possession of his offices in the
Forfeiture, was greatly surprised at
finding a sentinel on duty in one of
the inner passages.
NJ. Laurier could see no reason for
the mans presence there, as the other
entries were not guarded and his only
duty appeared to be to keep every one
who passed through in the centre of
the hall. Inquiries were made of the
local authorities, and although every
one knew that the sentry had always
been posted there nobody could tell
the reason why. Still more anxious,
the Minister directed the archives of
the Prefecture to be searched, and, af-
ter diligenU examination, it was dis
covered that, three -and-twenty years
before, the corridor had been freshly
painted, and a guard had been placed
there to keep the public from rubbing
against the walls. No order for his re-
moyal had ever been issued since that
time, and so, since March, 1S47, an
armed soldier had continued to pace
up and down the passage, with orders
to keep every one from coming into
contact with the paint.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

A boldly planned and successful
raid made on the eeastward-boundt train
on the Central Pacific, due at Reno at
l am, Saturday, by band of robbers.
AS the train was leaving Verdi, eleven
miles west of that point, three masked
men boarded the express car, and five
more Immediately came to their aid
from the rear cars, These five evident
ly came from the West on the train
Six stopped on the express car, which
they detached from the main train,
cutting the signal ropes, &C., and two
jumped on the engine, placing pistols
to the engineers head, and command
ed him to move on, which he did,
Two brakemeu endeavored to keep the
masked men off the express car, but
pistols placed at their heads compeli-
ed their retreat. The conductor rush
ed forward, but pistols stopped him.
Finding a hatchet, he came forward,
again in time to see the engine and ex-
press car separated from the train ana
flying down the track. The robbers
then placed the fireman, express ana
mail messengers in the mal1.rooiLn
and locked them up. When Withih slA
miles of Reno, they stopped the train,
broke omen the express boxes, ana ROD
had tbam of 81, 600 in gold coin. The
robheTs escaped to the mountains with
their booty. All the telegraph lines
were cut west of Reno.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
FTNANCTAE.
DEPOSIT BANKING co.
American House BIOck.
Cash capital and Real Estate.........s15O ,o0o.

Casa Capital and Real Estate. s $50, ,000.
STOCKHOLDERS:
u. W. PUMPHREY, H. NJ. CARPER,
8roL w. q. WILLIAMS, 7. E. POWELL,
" I. w A1SoN, W1T. NJ. WARREN,
III. A. WEIGH, A. IYBRAND
]. ]. SHUR, e. r. THOMPSON,
j. II. MENDENHALL, I'D. VAN DEsIAN,
w. p. REID, s. p. SHUR,
JOHN BRUNDIGE.
WILL pay interest on Deposits. on
w and after May 1, 1865 as follows: 4 per
cent. per annuIn, If left 60 days to months;
s per cent. per annuIn, if left months and
over, payable on DEMAND. Also, Loan
Money, buy and sell Notes, Exchange, Gold
and Silver, Coupons, Government Secur-
tiles, &C.. sc.
- u y. Revenue Stamps for sale.
Drafts on England, ireland, Scotland, Paris
Havre, and all parts of Germany, for sale.
once hours from sa. m to 4 p. m.
b. A. WEIGH, II. W. HUMPHREY,
Cashier. President.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

Sweet potato juice is the Jersey cos
metic for clear compilations,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11
THE
RICHEST FARMING LANDS
IN THE WORLD.
100000 ACRES FOR SALE
TO ACTUAL SETTLERS.
NeOsElO Valley, Kansas,
IIszrorr Pa crErc.- y AIr.r,An CO sorrrrTrrs,z

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD Co., SoUTHERN
BRANCH, CARS now RUNNING.
The Lands now offered by this Company
are fituated mainly within twenty miles
handred and seventy miles along the NE
OSHO VALLEY-the richest, finest, and
most inviting valley for settlement in the
West.
One-thfrd Of the labor required in the
East in the culture of farms will insure
here double the amount of crops. For or
ehards, grape culture, and small fruit in
BUILDING MATERIAL AND FENCING
Of every variety and in great abundance.
STOCK RAlSING.-The rich native grass
area OF unoccupied lands, in connection
with the dry, mild, and open Winters, pre-
sent unequaled advantages for the raising
Of cattle. sheep and horses.
DAIRYING.-In such q country, with
ranges for stock unrestricted and pasture
Gmitless, the production of butter and
cheese must be profitable.
FRUIT-GROWINGf is one of the special
ties, as demonstrated by the Gold Medal
awarded to the State of Kansas by the
Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society
for "A COLLECTION OF FRUITS UNSURPASS-
ED FOR sIZH5,l BEAUTY. AND FLAVOR" "
THE CLIMATE AND "a 6EALTH of Kan
sas are unequaled. These, ind eed, are
among its chief excellences, and are rec
concentrations for settlement.
PRICES OF LAND.--From 81 to IS per
acrei credit of ten (l9) years time.
time OF puEchase. No payment the second
year. 0ne-tenth every year after until
compilation ofpayments, with annual in
terest.
THE HEAD LAND OFFICE is located at
JUNCTION CITY. To all purchasers of
lands free tickets fronl this point are given
over the Road.
For further information, address
ISAAC n. GOODNOW,
Land Commissioner,
Neosho Falls, Kansas. lsept9-3m.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-11-11

HOUSE on EIain sfreer. near the
II Business part of town C. HILLS.
apr2-tf
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-09-03

snail be set apart for the purposes named in this section, as far as they may be eppli- cable.
 SEC. 3, And be it further enacted, That upon the appointment and qualification of said assistant treasurer, the Secretary of the Treasury shall revoke the designation as @ Uniteatases depositary of the collector of cuGtomg at Baltimore, and shall direct the transfer of all the books, accounts, vouchers, property, and public moneys in the office of said depositary to the office of said assistant treas sErer.
 SEC. f And be 1t further enacted, That the assistant treasurer directed by this act to be appointed shall receive salary of five thou sand dollars per annum, to be paid quarter- yearly at the treasury of the United States which salary shall be in full for all his ser vices and sufficient amount to pay said salary until June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and geVenty-one. is hereby appropriated.
 SEC. 5. Anl be it further enacted, That the Urited States assistant treasurer herein provided for, with the approval of the Secre- tary of the Treasury, may appoint the same number of clerks and messengers 10 office and at the same compensation, as IS now pro vided by law for the otlice of the United States depositary in Baltimore; and ell unexpended balances of moneys heretofore appropriated, or that may hereafter be appropriated, for the payment of the clerks and messengers in tue office of said depositary shall be applied to the payment of the clerks and messengers ap- pointed in the office of the assistant treasurer under this act.
 SEC. 6, And be it further enacted, That, there shall be appropriated and paid, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise sp- p-oprated, the sum of one thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secre- tary of the Treasury in such repairs and aG- ditions as may be necessary to put in good condition, immediate use, the office, rooms, vaults aud safes herein mentioned, an 1 in the purchase Of any necessary additional furniture and fixtures and in defraging any other in- cidental expenses necessary to carry this act into effect.
 Approved, June Is, 1870.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-09-03
AN ACT to provide for furnishing artifciHl
 limbs to disabled soldiers.
Approved, June l 5, 1870.


 limbs to disabled soldiers.
 Be it enacted by the senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Amsra ica in Congress assembled, That every soldier who was disabled during the late war for the suppression of Ahe rebellion, and who was furnished by tue War Department with an ar- tGcial limb, or apparatus for reSection, shall be entitled to receive a new limb CT apparatus as soon after the passage of this act as the same can be practically practically furnished, and at the expiration of every five years thereafter, under such regulations as may bo prescribed by the Surgeon General of the army: IrOvided That the soldier may if he SO elect, receive, instead of said limb CT apparatus, the money value thereof, at the fol- lowing rates viz: For artificial legs, seventy. five dollars for arms, fifty dollars; for feet, fifty dollars; for apparatus for resection, fifty, dollars. SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Surgeon General shall certify to the COmmis- sioner of Pensions list of ell soldiers who have elected to receive money communication iastead of limbs or apparatus, with the amo'. untdue to each, and the Commissioner of Pen Sions shall cause the same to he paid to such soldiers in the same manner as pensions are nov or hereafter may be paid.
 SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That every soldier 9ho lost limb during the late war, but from the nature of his injury was not able to use an artificial limb, and conse.. quently received none from the government, shall be entitled to the benefits of this act and shall receive money communication as herein before provided.
 Approved, June II, 1870.