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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-23
Edis0n's Inventions.

| THE ASTOUNDING POSSIBILITIES OF THE
AERoPHoNE AND PHoNoGRAPH.
From the N. Y. Graphical
Edison then showed us his dismantled
aerophone. "Some of It started for Eu-
rope last week." said he, sand I can't
show you how it sounds. But here, you
see. is the same tympanum that we use
in the telephone and phonograph; we
speak against this, and its vibrations,
instead OF pricking sheet of tinfoil,
opens and closes valve in the steam
pipe, and thus gives to the whistle the
artlculatiOns of the human voice, It is
much simpler than the photograph, and
Its audible speech can be heard four
miles, or even more. I will guarantee
that it shall read the Declaration of In
dependence 50 that every word will be
distinctly heard by every citizen of Man
hatan Island. 1t will call out the stations
on railroad, and the locomotive will
go through the country talking what
ever the engineer thinks it necessary to
say. Steamers can converse at sea-
lighthouses can warn ships in storm.
Fire districts can be shouted, also in
formation whether fire is spreading or
is being mastered"
II will have on exhibition at Paris,n
SAID EDISON, eight telephones, besides
my phonograph and aerophone."
"1'o what use do you expect the phono-
graph will be put?n ne was asked
Several" he replied.
N. For debating it will take the place
OF shorthand reporters, as thus: A man
who mas many letters to write will talk
them to the photograph, and send the
sheets directly to his correspondents,
who will lay them on the photograph
and hear what they have to say. Such
letters as go to people who have no
phonograph, will be copied from the
machine by the offiee-boy.
"2. For reading. 4 first class eIocu-
zionist will read one of Dickens novels
into the phonograph. It can all be print
ed on a sheet ten inches square, and these
can be multiplied by the million copies
by cheap process Of electrotyping.-
These sheets will be sold for, say, twen-
ty.five cents. A man is tired and his
wife's eyes are falling, and so they sit
around table and hear the telephone
read from this sheet the whole novel
with all the expression of a frst-class
| reader. A company for printing these
is already organized in New York,
Patti and Kellogg, so that every family
| can have an opera any evening.
"4. ltmay be used as musical COM
poser. When singing some favorite airs
backward it hits some lovely airs, and
believe musician could get one valu-
able popular melody every day by ex-
perimenting in that way.
.5. 1t may be used to read to inmates
of blind asylums, orto the eignorant who
have never learned to read.
"6. 1t may be used to teach languages,
and have already the right to use it to
teach children the alphabet. Suppose
Stanley had had one, and thus obtained
for the world all the dialects of Central
Africa?
| 81. 1t will be used to make toys talk.
A company has already organized to
make speaking dolls. They will speak
in little girls voice, and will never lose
the gift any more than little girl.
"S. It will be used by actors to learn
the right readings of passages. In fact,
its utility will be endless"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-23
APPRECIATION.

CHARLEsTowN, Mass, March 19, 1860
H. r. STEVENS:
This is to certify that have used your "Bisod
Preparation" (VEGETINE) in my family for
several years, and think that for Scrofula or
Cankerous Humors or Rheumatic affections, it
cannot be excelled;. and as blood purifier and
spring medicine it is the best thing have ever
used; and have used almost everything can
cheerfully recommend it to any one in need OF
such medicine. Yours respectfully.
MRS, A, A. DINSMORE,
10 Russell street,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-23
CARRIAGE MAKING.

CARKIAGE MAhINds
r HI. WATERS q SON,
- Manufacturers Of
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES,
NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL, GTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.
Keep constantly on hand Car
riages and Buggies of every de- ~ 1S56/A
scription. By close attention. 3Y#S4S
to business and fair dealing, Na&S1zZz-
hey guarantee entire satisfaction.
A1-Strict attention paid to REPAIRING.
Give them call before purchasing. apr %
OAt the solicitation of many hISMfA
Of my former patrons, havefSS3Y%eS
again taken charge at my oldNA&YeAz2 -
KING Business in all its various branches, and
am determined that my work shall not be
surpassed in finish, style. durability 0T price.
Special attention given to repairs.
aNg4-N JOHN M. HAkD1
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RAILROADS.

PASSENGERS PURCHASING TICKETS
L VIA THE
CHESA PEAKE & OHIO RAIL VA Y
Will find it the best and cheapest route to and
from all points
EAST AND WEST!
Smooth Track, Best Motive Power, Elegant
Coaches. Superior advantages for safety and
Through trains, Attentive officers and good
eating houses. Sleeping cars on night trains.
On and after March 3rd, Passenger Trains will
| foil
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FURNITURE,

NURNIVURE! FURNITURE!l
Purchasers Of Furniture will always find 1t
greatly to their advantage to examine the large
stock kept on hand and manufactured by
q. M. WILKES,
Before purchasing.
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rrNnERTAKING.

METALLIC CASES, WALNUT AND ROSE
WOOD FINISHED COFFINS.
always ready for use.
~ NO DELAYS! NO TRAINS MISSED.
s. M. WILKES,
aprN.tf South SideMain st.. Staunton.
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And so he goes to bed and dreams of
his future joys till he fairly laughs aloud
in his sleep.
Now it is morning; and if you will
put your head out of your door you can
see him going along the hall. lie stops
at No. e-knoeks gently: but the rich
toned plane, touched BY a thrilling hand,
does not allow so loyeIike tad to be
heard. This time he knocks louder. the
music stops, and the door is opened by
a Deautlfui woman, who invites him te
enter. Well, I don't wender he fell in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-23

THE ASTOUNDING POSSIBILITIES OF THE
AEROPHONE AND PHONOGRAPH.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
Tho Steamer state of Louisiana
The Girl All Want.

LOliyer Weldell Holmes in the Atlantic.
The true girl has to be sought
for. She does not parade herself as
show goods. She is not fashion
able. Generally she is not rich,
but oh, what heart she has when
you find her SO large and pure and
womanly. When you see it you
wonder If those snowy things out
side are women. If you gain her
love your two thousand are mil
lions. Shell II not ask you for car
riage or tirst-class house. She'll
wear simple dresses and turn them
when necessary, with no vulgar
magnificat to frown upon her econ
omy. She'll keep everything neat
and nice in your sky parlor, and
give you such welcome when
you come home that you will think
your parlor higher than ever.
She'll entertain true friends on a
dollar, and astonish you with the
new thought, how little happiness
depends on money. She'll make
you love home (if you don't you're
brute), and teach you how TO
pity, while you scorn poor, FASH
ionable society that thinks itself
rich and vainly tries to think itself
happy.
Now, do not, I pray you, say any
more II can't afford to marry.u
Go, find the true woman, and you
can. Throw away that cigar, burn
up that switch cane, be sensible
yourself, and seek your wife in a
sensible way.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

remember the positive fever of
speculation with which this COM
munity has been ridden. There
are people amongst US to-day who
have, within the past eight years,
given from q dollar to ten dollars
an acre for lands within the city
limits who are making the very
welkin ring because they cannot
sell these acres, subdivided into
small city lots, at anywhere from
$500 to $500 piece. There are
other people who have given, in
flush times, extravagant prices for
these lots, SO subdivided, who
think that the crush Of matter and
the wreck Of worlds have arrived
because they cannot get out even.
Turning a deaf ear to tie lsmen-
tatioIs of both, and making q judi
cial summary of the situation, we
are inclined to think, maugre the
fact that some property owners
will still be frozen out, that real
estate, in both city and county, has
reached bedrock, and that prices
for both are current now which
hold out q strong inducemeut to
the careful and judicious invester
from abroad. As soon as money
matters in the East and on the Pa
cific Coast ease up a little, we shall
receive an Infusion of fresh blood
and capital, which may not restore
the old, hectic era of speculation,
but which will start this city and
county out on era of solid, substan-
tiai prosperity.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26th.-The
Secretary of the Treasury to-day
secured all the silver he desired at
prices below London quotations.
Mrs. ssach Sentenced for l. sfe.
CHICAGO, Dec. 26th.-The trial
of Mrs. Malinda Mack, indicted at
Jauesville, Wisconsou, together
with her hired man, Frank Dick
erson, for the murder of her hus-
baud last July, closed to-day, the
jury bringing in verdict of
guilty. She was sentenced to
States prison for life, the limit of
the law in Wisconsin. Dickerson,
who turned States evidence, will
be tried later. His testimony was
to the effect that she did the kill
ing with a stick of firewood and
body to the stable, where they
backed the horse over 1t several
times to create the appearance of
having been kicked to death. An
Illicit intimacy existed between
Dickerson aud Mrs. Mack, accord
ing to the latter's testimony, for
several months.
The cold all over the country has
greatly decreased. 1t is Is degrees
above zero here. 1t is showing at
Buffalo and in the extreme North
west and as far South as Mississip-
pi. Trains every where delayed.
Appalling News from Brazil.
Rio DE EJANIERo, Dec. s, via New
York, Dec. 26th.-A telegram from
Ceara, in the north of Brazil, re-
ports that the deaths at the capital
from smallpox number 900 daily.
The distress in the interior of the
province is appalling. The people
are devouring carrion and the
corpses of the dead.
Raiiroad Train Robbed iu Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 17th.-
Robbers attacked the train for
Vera Cruz, near Puebla, on the
14th. They killed the baggage
master, wounded the conductor
and escaped with $4,000 in silver.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
AFTERNOON SESSION.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2B
Something for the New Year.

The world-renowned success of Hos
letters Bltters, and their continued pop
ularity for a quarter of century as a
stomachic, Is scarcely moro wonderful
than the welcome that greets the annual
appearance OF Hostetters Almanac
This valuable medical treaties is pub
lished by Hostetter d smith. Pittsburgh i,
Pa, under their own immediate super.
vision, employing 80 hands in that de-
partment. Ten cylinder printing presses,
8 folding machines. b job presses, etc.
are running about eleven months in the
year On this work, and the issues OF same
ior 1879 will not be less than ten mill
ions, printed IN the English, German,
french, Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish,
Holland, Bohemian and Spanish lam
guages. Refer to copy of IL for valuable
anu INTEREST," g reading concerning
health, and numerous testimonials TO
the efficacy of Hostetter's Bitters, amuse-
ment, varied information, astronomical
calculations and chronological items,
etc., which can be depended on for cor
rectness. The Almanac for 1879 can be
obtaiped free of cost, from druggists and
general country dealers in all parts of
the country,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

The American Bakery, corner
Main and First streets, is the place
to get ornamented cakes from $1.00
to $500. Those wishing to make
Christmas presents or decorate
their tables should not neglect this
chance. Leave orders on Saturday
for Boston brown bread and baked
beans on Sunday morning. dIS2w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
Philadelphia Brewery.

Beer has a Falstaffiian effect, as
Henry We'll, the brewer of the
Philadelphia Brewery, will testify.
Good beer makes muscle and fat,
and all the regular patrons of the
Philadelphia Brewery are strong
and healthy. 1t makes the sick
we'll and the healthy stronger;
physic is unnecessary and doctors
are played out, if you use the Phil
adelphia beer. Leave orders at the
brew very or send them by mail. De-
livered free to any part of the city.
aug24-tf.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
A CARD.

TO all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscret4ons of youth, nervous
etc., Will send recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary
In South America. Send self-addressed
MAN, Station d, Bible House, New York
City. dolly
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

At Pearson's Oriental saloon,
Downey Block, you can get a bot
tie of excellent champagne for 81,
fine whiskies, imported direct from
Kentucky, milk punches of a per.
fection which reflects unbounded
honor on their compounders and
capital Havana cigars, the latter for
a bit. s26-1m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Invalids who are suffering from
chronic kidney and liver diseases,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, scrofula,
and all cutaneous affections, should
go to Fulton's Sulphur Wells, To-
Gated thirteen miles from Los An
geles, on the Anaheim railroad.
This water is, beyond a question,
fine. ocl6tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

When a young man in Patagonia
wants a wife he rides out and las
soes one, and in the more civilized
United Kingdom, when youn e
man wants a wife, but does not
come to time, she las.soos him for
breach of promise.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
Notice..

The Ladies' Oyster Rooms, Re-
quena street, near Main, opposite
the United States Hotel, are again
opened to the ladies and will be
carried on in a strictly respectable
way, so that all ladies, with or
without escorts, may feel at ease
and receive prompt and respectful
attention. Oysters in every style,
shrimps, tea, coffee, etc., constantly
on hand. JOE BAYER.
OFT d IF
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Three button kid gloves at 81 per
pair, good value at 81 80; lace and
silk ties, corsets and shawls; 1875
pair 1914 white family blankets at
So so per pair, at Isaac Norton &
Co., corner Main and Requena
streets, opposite u. s. Hotel.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
Herald Steam Printing House.

Tho Herald steam Printing House is
n ot surpassed by any Job Printing office
on the Pacific Coast, outside OF San Fran
oisco, In facilities for doing job work,
Low prices, good work and expedition
NAV be relied upon at this office.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

For your holiday presents go to
the Bazaar. You will get better
value for your money than at any
other house in this city. Main
street, opposite the U. s. Hotel.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

A grand ball will be given at
rn-Verein Hall, on New YEARS.
eve, under the auspices Of the Turn
Verein Germania. Make no other
engagement for that evening.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

The Russian Electric Baths of Il.
Hughes and Wife are located at No.
Is Main street, opposite the Pico
House. Gentleman and la
dies will be waited upon by persons
of their own sex. novl4tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
No. 1870 Hill Street.

Nicely furnished rooms with first
class board, use of parlor and piano.
Best locality in the city. Terms
reasonable. Mrs. J. M. Carey, No.
1870 Hill street. oc12
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Go to McKenzies for PURE OLD
BOURBON AND RYE WHIsK les,
FRENCH BRANDIEs, SCOTCH AND
IRISH MALTWHIsKIES by the Bot
TIE OR GALLON. Goods delivered
free of charge.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

DON'T IRRITATE Your LUNGS WITH A
STUBBORN COUGH, when q remedy as
safe and certain as DR.. Jayne's Expecto-
rant can be so easily procured. Sore
Throats and Lungs are speedily helped
by 1t.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Bargains in holiday goods at the
Crystal Palace.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Old hats re-made at No. Also
street. n7tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

European Cable News.
Nsueasi COnte Mar
riaEe Arranged.

Nsueasi COnte Mar
riage Arranged.
MADRID, Dec. 26.-The Supreme
Court of Justice has fully condemn
ed to death Juan Moncasi, who at
tempted to assassinate the King on
the 25th of October.
The Impartial announces that q
marriage has been arranged be-
tween the Infanta Pillar, sister to
the King, and the Prince de Join
ville's Oldest son.
Tho Steamer state of Louisiana.
LONDON, Dec. 26th.-It is feared
that the steamer State of Louisiana,
on a rock in Lorne Loeb, will be
lost with much of her cargo.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Joe Bayer, of Congress Hall, has
Just received o consignment of
boca lager beer. 1t Is q su-
perb article and cannot be excelled
as 'draught beer. Oysters,
shrimps, hot and cold lunches of all
kinds, constantly on hand. Give
him call. Corner Main and Re-
qnena streets, opposite the U. S.
Hotel. 90
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
Spring street.

nel - .n.sse5 Ham tnoiiui
Spring street.
Gentlemen's California screw
boots at So per pair, heavy KIP
farmers, boots at So SO per pair,
worth SIS; mems, youths and boys
suits ut very low prices, at isaac
Norton & Co., corner Main and he-
4uena streets, opposite the u. 3
Hotel.
We take pleasure in announcing
the arrival in Los Angeles or M
Z, Lindauist, who is connected ia
the capacity of cutter with the es-
tabllshment OF Z. NeyesseJt, mer-
chant tailor, Mo- Spring street.
Mr.. Lindquist has been employed
for many years as cutter in the first
establishments of San Francisco,
among others with Messrs. Burr q
Fink, which house during that
time was considered the very best
in the metropolis. Mr.. Lindquist Is
welcomed by many people OF our
city who have hitherto had tailor
ing work done in San Francisco,
but who will not need to SEND
henceforward to secure first-class
accommodation. Mr.. Veyessetts
establishment is in receipt OF a
large assortment of French, Eng
lish and American cloths, suitable
for the winter season. Here you
will find the largest and finest as
we'll as the newest assortment OF
goods in Southern California.
Broadcloths, beavers, doeskins,, di-
agonals, fancy cassimeres, velvet
and silk velveting constantly on
hand. Mr.. Veyessett will not fail to
give perfect satisfaction to his nu-
merous customers, as we'll as rea-
sonable prices. deco'lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
INTERNATIONAL
HOUSE

We have opened a restaurant under
the above name in the new SANGUI.
NETTI BLOCK, Main street. We shall
have all the delicacies OF the season on
hand. p8-Open day and night.
d3-lm JOHN SURDlCH d co.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Spring eye needles Jour own
make) at Sutherland's gun store,
rs Main street. 2my7
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Cheap prices at Sutherland's gun
store, rs Main street. 2my7
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
REMOVAL.

Mr.. PAOLI PONZ1O gives notice to
his friends and patrons that he has re-
moved his Studio to the residence Of Mr.
A. Ceronel, on Alameda street: All or
ders lie at Heinzeman d Ellis's drug
store Will receive prompt attention.
n27-1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Fine New York cigars at Nc
Kenzie's, only one bit each.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Second hand clothing bought and
sold at No. 8 Also street. n7tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

The best and cheapest clothing
and furnishing goods can always be
found for cash at the Quincy Hall
clothing store. Dueommun Block.
You can dress stylishly and WIZ
economy by buying your goods
here. oct31-tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Fishing tackle and cutlery at
Sutherland's gun store, 70 Main
street. 2myT
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
AGRICULTURAL PARK.
BOARDING..

Boarding in a private family, In one OF
the most healthful locations in the
county, situated on the slope of the San
Gabriel mountains, particularly adapted
for lung troubles. For particulars apply
at Herald Office. d6-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
STOCK REPORT.

SAN FRANCISCO STOCK AND EX.
CHANGE BOARr.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

brlrg the murderers by tomorrow
night. We still hold Moses and
will fetch him in anyway.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.

Especial to the HERALD by the Western
Union Telegraph Com pany.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

Razors of every make at Suther-
lands gun store, 75 Main street. 2
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

You can trade off your old clothes
Tor new ones at No. 8 Aliso street.
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
FOR SALE.

A NEW TEN-oUNCE TENT, WITH
n GUYS AND POLES. Also, full
set OF PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS.
ES, for large and small work, for gallery
work and for viewing purposes. Will
trade for property in Los Angeles or in
san Diego cities. C sll at l73 Main street
up stairs.
dec27-lw T. OGDEN.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
Latest Eastern News.
snver Luwer .n.n a, London.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26th.-The
Secretary of the Treasury to-day
secured all the silver he deslre ed at
prices below London quotations.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

MORNING SESSION.
SAN FRANo1soo, Dec, %.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
w. A. PURRINCToM,

"A Godfrey & Hutton and Brown, No.
ii Temple Block. Returning to WASH
ington on the auth inst, am prepared TO
give especial attention to claims before
The Departments relating to Lands, ta-
tents, Bounties, Pensions, &C.; TO all
cases before the Supreme Court of the
District, and the Court of Claims; and to
the negotiation of the sale of real estate.
dec2i-4t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27
NEW TO-DAY.
MASONIC NOTICE.

II oS ANGELES LODGE. No. 40. F. Il A. NJ.
IL The installation of officers of the
above named Ledge will take place on FRI.
DAY EVENING, December 27th, 1878.
All Master Masons in good standing are
cordially invited.
d2e 1t CHAs. SMITH. Secretary.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-27

passengers ger AucoD.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26th. .-Th e
Ancon, which sailed at 8 A. NJ, to-
day, brings the following pas
sengers for Los Angeles: B. F..
Bates and wife, A. Harnisch, DIR.
f. Gestenburg, e. L. Racomlet,
Mrs. NJ. Chapel and two children,
Miss V. E. Bradburg, g. Willard,
N. Button and wife, l.. B. Julian,
V. J. Julian, J. S. Garcia, Mrs.
Bacon, H. McComas, r.. Cram.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11
WINDSOR COUNTY.

Hon FREDERICK BILLINGS. Of Woodstock, re-
ceived three Jersey cows, aged two three and
four years respectively, which he has imported
at n cost Of about one thousand two hundred dol
lars. e. One OF the convicts at Windsor ran way
the other day, but was very soon captured.
Mr. Carlisle, a former resident of Quechee has
lately died in a Western state, aud left his old
school district the sum of six thousand dollars.