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THE GREAT CAUSE OF HUMAN
l. MISERY. Just Published, in q Sealed En-


Lecture on the Nature, Treatment, and Radi-
cal Cure of Seminal Weakness, or Sperma"
torrhoea, induced by Self-Abuse, Involuntary
Emissions, Impotency, Nervous Debility, and
Impediments to Marriage gen orally; COnsump
ton Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental and Physical
Incapacity, &c. BY ROBERT ]. CULVER
WELL, M: d., author of the Green Book, &c.
The world renowned author, in this admira-
rience that the awful consequences of Self
Abuse may be effectually removed without
rations bougies, instruments, rings, or cordials;
pointing out a mode of cure at once certain and
effectual, by which every sufferer, no matter
what his condition may be, may cure himself
cheaply, privately, and radically. ss- This Lee
tire ,on prore boon to thousands and thousands.
sent under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, on receipt of six cents or two postage
stamps. Address the Publishers,
THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann st., New York; Post Office Box, 45S6.
octl6-ly
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DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates,
Notices Of deaths published 0ratliitonsZy
SMITH.-In Greenville, on Saturday morning
Inc 4th inst, of diptheria, Frank S. son of VIM
+. and Letitia r. Smith, aged S years seven
months and II days.
Thou blessed child in paradise
Safe fled from sin and pain:
Oh, not for all thy life could give,
ShOuld'S thou be here again .,
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New Tomatoes at Yeager's. % cts. per doz.

CURIOUS HEN EGGs.-Mr. Jno T. Rimel,
VIII lives near Mt. Scion, in this county, has
left at Office for the investigation of the GU
rious, two hen eggs of the following descrip-
ton: Egg No. one is perfectly shaped, about
the size of partridge egg, and has shell OF
dark brown color. Egg No. 2 is a little smaller
than the other, with white shell, and has a
handle about the size of an ordinary pipe stem
projecting from one end circling round to the
other end. The brown egg was laid by a hen
| one day, and the deformed one was the prOduc-
ton of the same hen on the day following. We
voul6 slggest that this hen turn her attention
to Easter eggs.
A hen of Mr.. K. +. Tyler, in the West End OF
Staunton laid a double egg. the two being each
about half the usual size and connected by 8
formation similar to the neck Of gourd.
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DINE SoCIABLE.-The ladies of the Baptist
Church will have dime sociable at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Richard Hawkins, on next Friday
night, May 18th, for benefit of Baptist parson-
age. The public are most respectfully invited
to be present, with plenty OF money.
ss,,o,, Dams 80 otc 10, ,,onlr OF YeaunI-A
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HOMEMADE ROOTS AND SHOES

HUGHES Il MATTHEW have increased facil-
tiles for the manufacture of MEMS and Boys
BOOTS and SHOES and are prepared to supply
their customers with work superior TO anv-
thing that Is to be found in this market, Call
ana see their improved Styles and be con
WINGED that their work is the yery best They
guarantee their work to be exactly what it is
represented. Give them O trial and encouraee
manufacturing at home, feb26.tf
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DELEGATES TO EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.-The
Episcopal Council will meet in Lynchburg to-
morrow. The vestry Of Trinity church elected
Judge H. w. Sheffey as delegate, and Col. JAS
TT Skinner as alternate.
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aarFamilies in want of CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR
will use the EDOM BRAND, which gives SC great
satisfaction to our best houseke epers, always on
hand at ,ra,c
ian S-tf BAKER q bIO ..
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AN IMPRovEMENT.-At the Baptist Church,
the steps leading to the entrance of the church
have been changed SO as to go up on the side
instead of the front of the vestibule.
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We recommend ySU to Yeager. for the first Of
the season and for the cheapest goods, Try him.
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LAND SALES.-E. M. Cushing & Son. auction
GERS. have recently sold the parcels of land given
below. The lots sold OH May filth are the sub
division of the Richardson land Southwest of
and adjoining the City OF Staunton, on what is
called the old Reservoir HILL" These lots
were sold by VIM. j. Nelson and John w. Stout,
com'rs, and were bought by the parties and at
the prices following:
Nos. 10 and %, w. Beard, $50; 100, E. Hage-
man. S5l; III, F. Hager, $50; 1l3, John Dyer s3l;
III, A. Winston, $40; 1l2, ]. Banks, S26; ITO, A.
Patterson S34; lOS, w. Perkins. $50; lob, H. Will
llams, S27; lO5, John White, SCI: 107, John Dyer,
SO; LOG, F. Poindexter, SO; 104, A. F. Acker-
man, SIS; 1O2. Simon Ellis. s31 100, ]. A. Cooh-
ran, s22; 49, j. A. Cochran, SCI 80, r. H. Davis,
S39; 30, c. E. Gregory, $50; II, A. W. Grove 81
TO- ]. w. White, S23; SO, Jack Harris, $40; IS, W.
McKeever, s2i; 81. w. McKeever, 500: 81, Spen-
Ger James, $50; SO, ]. H. Campbell, 1877 50; 95,
]. w. White, S3l; 40, J. E. Guy, SIS 50; Al, ]. E.
Guy, $50; 40, Levi Churchman, SIS; 49, Tom
Hundley, $50; SO, Chas. Snuff, s53; 81, w. Per-
kins, 81; 93, j. w. White, $40; 50, Chas. Shut,
$54; 90, Wilburn Givens, $40; 90, Clas. Morris,
s3S; "a, j. H. Campbell SIT 81; 50 and H. Reeve
Gait, SSH IS, w. X. Tyree $50; Sc, Reeves Gait,
$50; 81, Joe Scott, $751; y. Tom Morton, s43; A,
B, c, and D, a acresD A. F. Alderman, s, DOL.
May 18th, for ]. A. Waddell, com'r, the Wad-
dell house and lot in New Hope, for $500, to
Lucy G. Waddell; also 10 acres of woodland to
same buyer for 84S
May 9th, for Robt Craig, Trustee, the Peter
Ellinger house, 81 acres land, in Summerdean
for S526, to W. Miller
May 18th, for Robt. Craig and Jas Bumgard-
ner, com'rs, the Kunkle house and lot on Fred
erick ST., to j. Fred. Efinger. lor $4,000
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THE CORPORATION CoURT.-This Court was
in session last Thursday, on which day the re-
turns showing tax realized during the month
of April from the bell-punch amounting to
about 500, were presented and filed.
Licenses to carry on LIQUOR business were
granted to the following parties;
Ro. w. Burke, to sell by wholesale and retail
VIM. L. Bumgardner & Co., j. ]. Foster & Co.
John Burns, VIM. Wholey. Thos. Burke, ]. D.
Crowle, to sell by retail and keep bathrooms
John B. Scherer d Co., John Peer, VIM. Kinney
John Mallon, to keep bar-rooms.
Accounts against the Commonwealth were
allowed to Tailor and Constable.
Jerry ]. Murphy, formerly of Ireland, and F
w. Hamer, OF Prussia, completed their natural
ization papers and were admitted to citizen.
ship,
Geo. Harlan, John w. Bryan and Lewis w
Peace, of Ward No. 1, and VIM. Burke, P. H
Trout, and H. A. Glenn, of Ward No. 2, were
appointed Judges of Elections for the ensuing
year.
THE Ey AMIN ArJoNS AT THE PJRI,IC SCHOOLS
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A beautiful complexion aepends upon the
purity of the blood. To keep the Liaoa pure
o,d ba.ltv use DIR. Bulls Blood Mixture
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MARRIAGES..

JoRDAN-WILsoN.-Atth the Stone Church, near
Willow Spout, Augusta county, Va. on April
SOth. by Rev. Mr.. White, Theo A. Jordan of
Rockingham county, and Miss Clara, daugh-
ter OF Col. VIM. Wilson, of Augusta CO.
LoHR-TILMAN.-Near Staunton, Va, Nav 3rd
by Rev. DR.. Chas. Manly, Mr.. Chas. +. Lohr
and Miss Mary A, daughter of G. NJ. Tilman,
ESQ.,, all of this county
KARD-MCNAMARA.-At st. Francis
Church, StauntOn, Va, May 9th, by Rev
John McEerry. Mr.. Michael NJ. Orchard and
Miss Bette s., daughter OF Patrick Mcnamara
Esq.
ABRAMs-BkoADUs.-In Louisville. XIV. Nav
9TH, Rev. w. PoindeXter Abrams of Goshen
Rockbridge county, Va. to Miss Anna, daugh-
ter OF Rev. Or. Jno. A. Broadus, Professor in
the Louisville Rantist ThnolnnicaI Sonai,a r.r
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announcements.

10 THE VOTERS OF STAUNTON,-I respectfully
announce myself a candidate for reelection to
l0n-lth Thursday in May.
ms announcement is made subject to the
decision of a primary election of the Conserva-
tive party.
aprl6-tde THOS, C, ELDER.
To THE VOTERS OF STAUNToN.-I respectfully
announce myself g candidate for election to the
Office of Comm OnWealths Attorney for the city
OF StauntOn, subject to the primary election.
aprl6-tde ]. NJ. QUARLES.
CITY SERGEANT.-I hereby announce myself
a candidate for reelection to the office of City
Sergeant VIM. d. RUNNELLS.
WE are authorized to announce w. D WREN
as a candidate for the office of CITY SERGEANT,
subject to the primary election. aprA-tde
We are authorized to announce GEORGE A.
HUTCHINSON as Il candidate for the OFFICE of
CITY CoNsTABLE-subject to primary election,
apr24-tde
10 THE CITIZENS Of STAVN4oN.-I hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the office of City
elected will devote my whole lime and atten-
may 7-ts SAMUEL McNABB.
EDITOR OF SpECTAToK:-Please say that
respectfully decline being voted for to fill seat
IN The Common Council.
JAS. H. SKINNER.
TO The VOTERS OF STAUNToN. N. C. Gregg
py MIL be voted for notSubject to the Primary,
as Clty Constable. MANY VOTERS.
l respectfully decline to be voted for as a jug
,toI o me Peace as no Vegetable dealer would
naa1tt nj Justice of the Peace So long as he
continues in the business. NJ
Very Respectfully,
JNO. g. TEAGER.
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THE CHURCHES SUNDAY.-In the First Pres
byterian church able sermons, morning and
evening. were preached by Rev. ]. Rice Bow
man, of Harrsonburg. The Pastor, Rev. VIM.
E. Baker, occupied Rev. Mr.. Bowman's pulpit
in Harrisonburg on that day.
The services IN the Baptist church were con-
Quoted, morning and evening, by Rev. s. C.
Clopton, of Richmond. The Pastor. Rev. DIR.
Manly, preached in the morning in Harrison
burg, and in the afternoon in Mt. Crawford.
In the Methodist E. Church South, morning
and evening, interesting sermons were preach
ed by Rev. Mr. Robey, Of the Mount Sidney
Circuit. The pulpit next Sunday will be &C.
cupied by Rev, H. H. Kennedy, of Leesburg,
Va, formerly a popular pastor of the NJ. E,
Church South of this city, and on the Sunday
following, by Rev. J. w. Hedges, of Baltimore,
of the M. E. Church.
In the Episcopal and Lutheran churches, SER
/ vices were held in the morning by the respec-
tive Pastors thereof. There were no services in
the evening.
In the End Presbyterian church, no services
were held.
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7, High School White. Mr. }: ii. Lecky.
The public are cordially invited to attend
any and all ofthese examinations, especially the
parents and friends of the children. Members
of the City Council and of the Board OF SCHOOL
Trustees are urged to be present.
ING ]. LAID, Superintendent.
We call attention to the fact that c. c. Wheat
will receive to-day the largest and finest selec-
ton of flowers ever offered for salei in Staunton
Go and see them.
Mrs. Gladke left here last Saturday night Tor
the Eastern mark ets this is her second trip this
season look out for rich treat ON her return.
Hard Crabs cooked at Yeagers 20 cts per dog,
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BALDWIN AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR-A meet
ing of the Board of Directors of the Baldwin
Augusta Fair was held, on Wednesday last, in
this city, at which the following were present: :
"A. Sproul, President, Gen. Echols, A. W.
Hartman, ]. H. Parkins, Capt. VIM. l.. Bum
gardner Capt. c. Benton Coner, Jas. Hender-
son, j. d. Craig, A. M. Bowman and j. H. Wat
ers. The following gentlemen were appointed
to arrange the premium list for the next Fair !:
W. l.. Bumgardner, A. w. Hartman, A. NJ, Row
man and j. H. Waters
The Board have reason to feel assured that
there will be no difficulty in paying the pre-
miums at the next Fair, they will receive
81, 900 from the county, and can get 500 from the
City of Stapnton by granting certain water
rights to the oity. It's hoped that the Fair will
be kept up, and that it will prosper in the flu
ture.
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All babies are dlminutive Caesars, since they
come, they see, they conquer, sometimes by
their gentle stiffness but oftener by continued
uproarious crying induced by Collie, Teething
FlatuleDce, etc. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup by its
gentle yet specific influence quiets the little
ones without ever producing the least injgri-
GUS effect. Price 25 cents a bottle.
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Ladies' and Children's Hats, ON cts to S15
A good Corset for 49,
Silk ParaSOI
All shades of Zephyr Shawls only
Is yards of the best Calico
Summer Dress Silks, shades cts
Trimming Silks, all shades 95 yard.
ASpendid BLACK (ros Gaind SILK
Laurel ID Cotton, Sets.
AndrOScOSSin
Ball Cotton, S1.O
SPOOL COTTON, 50 and per
NEEDLES
PINS,
Ia SHIRT BUTTONS,
A Splendid Opera (2-button Kid Glove for cts
Ladies' Linen Suits from $3.50
Mems and Boys STRAW HATS, cts to $3.50
Ladies' and Children's Shoes, so
A Nice JAPANESE FAN for little
excellent Shirt for cts
Box containing "a ENVELOPES NOTE
PAPER for 10
A nice Handl erchief, with coored for5c
Handsome Motto
Gents Hose
Ladies'
And endless
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DEATH OF A MINIsTER.-The Rev. VIM j.
Perry, of the Baltimore Conference, Methodist
Episcopal Church South, died at his residence
in this city on Sunday morning last at o'clock
of pulmonary disease, in the S9th year of age
He possessed superior scholarly attainments
and preaching ability. It is but seldom wit
messed that such continued and lengthy suf-
fering is borne with so much fortitude and
patience-no murmur escaped his lips.
He leaves a wife daughter ofRev. DIR. Martin,
of this city, and four children. His funeral
took place from the Methodist Church, on yes
terday at 43O o'clock. p. NJ. Rev. Mr. Robey, of
Mt. Sidney, officiating, assisted by Rev. Drs.
Manly and Harris. Pail bearers-Messrs,P ?. N.
Powell, Geo. w. Eyler DR.. N. Wayt, Geo. Haf-
lau, E. M. Cushing and B. T. Bagby.
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Green Peas 80 cts per peck, at 1eager's

CORPORATION Court v as in session last week.
Our military companies have received an in
yitation to attend the Memorial celebration
at Winchester, June 9th.
little deaf-mute boy at Waynesboro' was
struck by material train on the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad on last FRIDAY morning, break
ing his shoulder-b blade and otherwise painfully
bruising him.
The recent continued rains and cold weather.
1t is feared, will greatly injure the wheat crop
AS the western Express train was passing the
bridge at Goshen on last Sunday morning, two
cars, freight and baggage, jumped the track
No one was injured, and the track is now
cleared
The commencement exercises at the Staun-
ton Female Seminary will take place on
Wednesday morning, June 5th The COM
mencement address will be delivered by Rev.
j. Steck, d. D., of New Philadelphia, Ohio.
The Valley Base Ball Club of this city will
play match game on their grounds on next
Saturday, May 18th, with the Bridgewater Club.
They will practice every evening this week,
and on Thursday next at o'clock will play in
uniform. The pubic are invited to attend.
On lnat Tuesday night, Racine's beautiful
play of esther" was admirably presented at
Mozart Hall by the young ladies of the Vir-
ginia Female Institute. Everybody pres
ent was delighted with the excellent acting OF
the young ladies.
On last Thursday morning, about twenty
young ladies of the Wesleyan Female Institute
in charge of Prof. T. c. Mountjoy and Mrs. Will
liams, made anexcursiOn to the Natural Bridge
in carriages. They returned on Saturday last
much pleased with their trip.
On Friday morning, our streets We're enliv-
ened by the merry laughter of wagon loads of
girls as they passed out Of town. Upon inquiry
we learned that they were pupils of the Wes-
leyan F. Institute, going to a picnic on the farm
of Mr. Davis A. Kayser, about two miles
| from the city. The day, we understand, was
passed very pleasantly, but as the genus homo
| was excluded from that temporary garden OF
| girls we can not speak knowingly.
The Luther and Won Bora societies OF the
| Lutheran church propose some time next
| week to have novel entertainments Mother
Goose Concert, Artist Gallery, &c Something
| which our people have not seen.
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f0r Information respecting
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Cabbage and Corn at Yeager's
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C. C. Wheat has Fresh Peas.

PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT BY THE LITTLE
SISTERS THE little Sisters" is the title OF a
missionary organization of the First Presby-
terrain church composed OF little girls from to
IA years ofage under the supervision ofMrs. Rev.
RIP Fletcher and Miss Virginia Briggs. For some
months these little children have been holding
childrens' Fairs at the residences of different
members OF that congregation, collecting mis-
sionary funds to be applied to the education OF
a little girl, 4 "heathen Chinee" in China Be-
ing:desirous to have one on larger scale, on
last Friday night they held festival and fair
in one of the rooms in the Grange Building
They had refreshments and such fancy articles
as would find sale among children, and realized
the sum of $3.50. These little children take
great interest in the duties assigned them and
work with zeal. With them, it is labor OF
love- and they set an example which it would
be well for older persons to follow. They are
being brought up in the way in which they
should go, and it is hoped that when they get
Older, they will not depart from it. All honor
to these precious little rose-buds in the garden
of humanity
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Hard Crabs cooked at Yeager's 20 cts per dos'
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REPORTS OF THE PRESIDENT, TREAsU RER, AND
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF OFFICERS OF THE
ASSOCIATION AND DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
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The report on Domestic Missions contained
nothing of special interest, except as to the
work Of the Evangelists. This field during the
past year has been a small one as compared
with that of one or two years ago
The Evangelists, Revs. Robt Scott and R. Fl
Fletcher, have been diligently engaged in their
respective territories, and some encouraging
progress haa been made. One church in Tuck
er county, w. Va with nearly completed
building, and almost entirely paid for, has been
added to the Presbytery.
MISSIONARY WORK,
Since last session of Presbytery only two
missionaries have been employed, Rev. 8. w.
Watkins and d. L. Wilson, both in the county
OF Rockingham.
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We are authorized to announce GEORGE A.
HUTCHINSON as a candidate for the OFFICE OF
CITY CoNsTABLE-subject to primary election,
apr24-tde
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Always exhibition the CELEBRATED
DA Wis SEWING MACHINE D.
PRICE FROM $$e5 TO $40.

ORDERS from the country will receive prompt and special attention.
20 and upwards will be returned the
Tree OF charge Address, JAMES W. NEWTON
IockB
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sum of S757.27, of which there were disbursed
during the year s70S23, leaving q balance of
s49.Ol, which belongs to the Library fund.
LIBRARIANS REPORT.
Col. James HI. Skinner, Chairman of the Lii
brary committee, reported the receipts S262.0S,
and the expenditures SlS3S2, leaving an unex-
pended balance of S7S26.
During the year 155 volumes were purchased,
OF which "A belong to the class Of History and
Travel, Is to Biography, As to the head of Mis-
cellaneous, and So to Fiction. Six volumes
were donated. one by Mr.. Charles Brace, the
author entitled the Dangerous classes of New
York"-the other five were Public Documents,
to wit, the Report of the United States Com
missioner OF Education for 1876, the Reports OF
the United States Department of Agriculture
for lS74-'75-76, and the Report of the Nashville
Board of Health for 1877
The total number of books now in the Ii
brary is zoos. The number of volumes taken
out during the year was 357l, an increase OF Il0t
when compared with the previous year.
The Library is valuable auxiliary to the
Association and worthy of larger support in
the way of subscription than it has yet received
It has had valuable assistance during the
wear from number of pubic-spirited ladies
notably from Mrs. Anna NJ. NJ Fultz Mrs. Jed
Hotehkiss and Mrs. Sarah A. Tate. The Libra
ry had its origin in the jealous efforts of the
ladies of our city, and continues to grow ant
flourish under their fostering care and assist
ance. and it is hoped they will continue theil
good offices in its behalf.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
After the REPORTS had been read and disposed
OF, the President announced that the next bust
ness in order was the election of officers for the
ensuing year.
Col. James H. Skinner asked the President
DR.. Hamilton whether it was his fixed resolve
to decline reelection, and learning that il
was, offered the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted:
!tesotced, That the hearty thanks of the AS
S8Sclation are hereby rendered to our retiring
a,esi te, Dr. II. S. Hamilton, for the unflag-
Eng nuteIlty with which he has discharged all
'ne oa'ies Oh his office. We are glad to feel as
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THE EXAMINATIoNSA AT THE PUBLICSCHooLS.
The annual examination of the Public Schools
will heoin and continue as follows:
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-05-03
Talking MRchInes.

Popular Science MONTHLY
Mr.. Thos. A. Edison has recently in.
vented an instrument which is un-
doubleday the acoustic marvel of the
century. 1t Is called the Speaking
Photograph" or adopting the Indian
ldiom, one may aptly call II The
Sound. Writer who talks" Much Gu
riosily has been expressed as TO the
workings Of this instrument, 80 l pur-
pose giving an account Of It.
All talking machines may be reduced
TO two types. That OF Professor FAber
of Vienns, lie the most perfect example
Of one type /; that Of Mr.. Edison is the
only example Of the other.
Faber worked at the source Of artiC.
ulate sounds, and built up an artificial
organ Of speech, whose parts, as nearly
as possible, perform the same functions
&c corresponding organs In our vocal
apparatus. A vibrating ivory reed, OIL
variable pitch, forms lite vocal chords.
There is an oral cavity, whose size and
shape can be rs0idly changed by de-
pressing the keys on a keyboard. A
rubber tongue and lips make the con
sonants /; q little windmill, turning in
its throat, rolls the letter r, and q tube
10 attached to its nose when 1t speaks
French. This 10 the anatomy of this
really wonderful piece OF mechanism.
Faber attacked the problem on lie
physiological side. Quite differently
works Mr.. Edison he attacks the
problem, not at the source Of origin oil
the vibrations which made articulate
speech, but, considering these vibra'
| tions as already made, it matters MOI
how, he makes these vibrations i'm
press themselves on a sheet Of metallic
Toll, and then repToduces from these
impressions The sonorOus viDrat'onI
which made them.
Faber solved the problem by repro
ducing the mechanical CAUSES of the ii
bralions making voice aud speech
Edison solved it by obtaining the me
chauical effects Of these vibrations
FAber reproduced the movements o
our vocal organs; Edison reproduced
the motions which the drum.skin o
OF The ear has when this organ Is acted
on by the vibrations caused by tn
movements OF the vocal organs.