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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06
The Miracle of the Nineteenth Cen
tury-The Phonograph.

Yesterday the exhibition of the
phonograpl, says the Savannah (Ga)
News, an instrument destined bey-
ond doubt to turn the old groove of
every day routine topsy tnrvy, and
TO establish an. order Of things never
dreamed of in our "tather's days."
was opened at Armory Hall, under
The direction of Mr.. p. T. Maury.--
Mum hers of our citizens who have
read with wonder the numerous des-
criptious Of this most mary e,ous Of
all inventions, visited the hall, and
had full opp 'rtnnity given them to
examine it, test it's workings, and
form their own conclusions, as to
| the why's and whcrefoTes. We were
Of the number, and spent some time
in the vain endeavor to find satis-
factory or explainable theory. In
the language Of an observer, "All
explanations concerning it need all
explanation" All VIC can say ls,
that the little instru ment most taith-
tully reproduccs sound. We heard
it talk, laugh, sing, cry, crow, bark
and whoop. Several gentlemen who
addressed it were amused and a.
mazcd TO hear their identical re
marks repeated in the same tones and
with perfect accuracy. Two verses
of song, rendered 10y Prof. Malfetle
in different. keys, we've faithfully re-
produced, as wa also the hearty
vigorous laugh Of that geutleman.-
Indeed this little instrument, which
is model Of simplicity in its Con-
struction, reproduccs and records
any words or sounds pronounced or
made within the proper distance OF
the mouth-piccc, recording them
photographica!ly, reproducing them
as faithfully.
The phonograph is a simple apa-
ratus which, but for the abGouco Of
more than one cylinder, might have
been modern fulirg machine. This
single machine of hollow steel is
mounted upon shaft, at one cud Of
viii ch is Il crank for turning it, and
at the other balance wheel, the
whole being supported by two iron
uprights. In order 20 reproduce the
words-that is, to make he machine
talk-the cylinder is turned back, So
that the s'eel point may go over the
indentations made by speaking into
the mouth piece. A funnel, like ~
speaking trumpet, is attached to the
monIh"piece, to keep the sounds
from scattering. Now turn the
crank again every word spoken into
the mou'h-pieco is exactly repro
duced with The utmost dislinctness.
Thus the disk is either a atypanum Or
diaphragm, as the case may be-.the
first when it listens, and the second
when it talks.
So many scientific descriptions
; have been published of the phono-
graph that it is unnecessary for us
to. attempt to give any other than
the above. Again, we are convinced
that no one can corr ectly appreciate
it's merits or cnj y ito wonders with
out a pe<sonal examination. Moth
ing that has yet been presented can
equal This invention, the future OF
which can scarcely be imagned.
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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06
Lost and Found.

There lives in the city of Augusta
a poor, respectable woman, who has
q drunken husband and an only child,
less than five years of age, which she
had not seen since the child was
barely three years old, the worthless
husband having deserted his wife,
carrying off the child to parts un-
known, and was last heard of in
Memphis, Tennessee, where, it is
supposed, ho got into gambling
scrape and deserted the child, leaving
it with his washerwoman, who cared
for it without knowing what had be-
come OF lis parents. Nothing more
was heard from the title girl whose
name is "Miunie," until the distrcsss
ed mother learned her child was in
New Orleans, but for want of means
could learn nothing more definite as
to her whereabouts. until few days
ago the poor woman was informed
that child resembling hers, Will.
black, glossy hair, dark, sparkling
eyes, fair rs a lily, and a perfect
beauty, answering to the name of
',Minnie," was seen in Aiken, S. c.,
where she Immediately repaired, af-
ter some difficulty in procuring sufli
cient funds to defray her expenses.
with little hope of successful mis-
sion. But to her alnazement she
found her child handsomely attired
in the Possession of Mr.. and Mrs.
--,a a lady and gentleman of for
tune from New York, who have no
family. and had adopted the little
stranger in the city of Memphis,
while there on visit, with the in
iention of making it heir to a million
or upwards. The child immediately
recognized its natural mother, and
the recognition was mutual; hence
the adopted mother entered into a
~ full explanation and gave the
whole story, which is about rs tol-
lows:
On visiting Memphis she remark.
cd to her washerwoman that she Lad
long desired to adopt some handsome
child, when "Minnie" was at once
suggested and brought to light, with
the story as to how she got possession,
owing to the sudden exit Of the un-
faithful father, etc, without any
knowledge as to what had become of
either father or mother. Suffice il
to say, Mrs. was highly de-
lighted with the appearance OF the
lnteresting deserted child, and took
Immediate possession, when the hap
py pair with their adopted daughter,
put ont for New Orleans, and thence
to their home in New York city. Last
fall. they returned to Aiken, whore
they had purchased an elegant win
ter home, and ale there now with
their adopted daughter, "Minnie,r
whom they are willing but reluctan,
to surrender to her mutual mother,
and negotiations c pow p'nding to
what shall be the result, viz wEerh.
er tho child shall remain and be
Taught to know no n other other than
the adopted one and to DO veaned
from it's natural mother tor all tim.
10 come, who can hear only from i,
through others, without being Ler-
mitted to have any intercourse as a
parent or other blood relation. lie
poor mother is in quanda,y G,sd
at loss 20 know her duty and low
10 deside the destiny of her offspring.
She says the strangers have treated
A With InRI Keu kifiunesB Ia DeStoW.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06
FITS EPILEPSY,
Failing sickness Perman.
emily Cured.

NJ 0 humbug-by one months usage Of DR.,
~ GoULARD's Celebrated Infalible Fit
Powders. To convince sufferers that these
powers will do all we claim for them, we will
send them by mail, post paid, free trial box.
As DR.. Goulnrd is the only physician that
has ever made this disease special study,
and as TO our knowledge thousands have been
permanently cured by the use of these Pow.
ders, we will guarantee n permanent cure in
every case, or refund you all money expen-
ded. All Sufferers should give these Powders
an early trial, and hc convinced Of their Gu
rative powers.
Price, for large box, 90, or boxes for
$1,000, sent by mail to any part Of United
States or Canada on receipt of price, or by
express, C. o. d. Address,
ASH. s. ROBBINS,
$50 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Jan 10, 1877 IS ly
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06

"What makes the lamb love Mary so?'
Tho children NIl did cry;
Why, Mary loves the lamb you know,
Who don't love mutton pie?
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06

DYsENTERY.-Tho following is said
TO DO an infallible remedy tor this
complaint. Mix one tablespoonful OF
common salt with two tablespoonsful
Of vinegar, and pour upon it halt
pint Ut wator, either hot or cold (onIy
let it be taNon cooD. A wine glass
tul Of this mixture, being careful to
use the proportions stated, taken
every half hour, will be found quito
effic"cious in curing dysentery. If
the stomache be nauseated, take a
wine glasstul every hour. For child
the proportions of the ingredients
should be teaspoonful of vinegar in
n tea cupful OF water. Dose from u
teaspoontul to a tablespoonful every
hour according to age.
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Sample copy worth $500 free. Send starnp
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ayDEB PRINTING.

The best and cheapest BOOK and JOB
PRINTINT, of every descrir ton; promptly
and satisfactorily executed at the Register
Office.
All kinds of Law Blanks on hand, which
we will sell at the lowest prices
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w. b. MCDANIEL,
Propretors and Publishers.
May 81, 1877
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06

Never take a bull by the horns,
young man, but take him by the tail,
then you can let go whe you want
to.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

DALEY 9EGIsTER-One Year, 81 90; Six
Months, $3 80; Three Months, 81 rs.
TRIW WEEKLY REGIsTRR-One Year, $5 90;
Six Months, So 80; Three Months, 81 25.
"~ WEEKLY REGIsTER-One Year, 81 90; Six
Months, 81 90; Three Months, so.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06

The father Of twins at Peoria, Ill.,,
has named the helpless children Jim
Blaine and Bob Ingersol.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06
Dr. R. j. GsilEiIamd )

HAVING returned and permanently loca-
IA ted at Pickensvilie, respectfully of ,rs
his Professional services to the citizens of that
vicinity and surrounding country. Charges
reasonable.
May Q 81
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06
Greenville & Columbia r r.
CHANGE or SCHEDULE.

Passenger trains run daily. Sundays except
ed, connecting with night trains on South
Carolina Railroad up and down. On and aft
er Monday, July 10. 1877, the following viii
he the Schedule:
Leave Columbia at lilo "a m
Leave Aston at Ito m
Leave Newberry at 223 p m
Leave Hodges at 566 n,
Leave Belton at 7O5 n M,
Arrive at Greenville al S35 n M &.
DOWN.
Leave Greenvile at 7.20 a M
Leave Bolton &t $40 up
Leave Hodges at J0.47 n m
leave Newberry at 142 M
Leave Aston at 800 p M
Arrive ut Columbia at 500 D NJ
SparIanburg and Union Railroad; connect nj
Columbia with Night Trains on the South Car
olinn Railroad up and down also with Trail d
going North and South on the Charlotte, Co.
lumba and Augusta and the Wilmington. Co.
ABBEVILLE BRANCH.
Tram leave Abbeville at 81 ~, connect
ing with Down Train from Greenville. Leaf.
Cokesbury at 2.l5 m, connecting with 7 :
Train from Columbia Accommodation Trnf
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. LeeyT
CokesbuTy at Is n M, or On the arrival G
the Down Train from Greenvifle. LeaVes Al
beville at O'Clock p. r,, connecting Wiih,t
TFniD from Columbia
ANDERSON BRANCH AND FLUE RIDGE
DIVISION. -u...1
Leave Walhalla at E5Oam
Leave Seneca at $40 am
Leave Perryville at $50 n m
Leave Pendleton At 1920 n IT.
Leave Anderson at $40 IN
Arrive at Bolton nj $50 a M
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06

Passenger trains run daily. Sundays except
ed, connecting with night trains on South
Carolina Railroad up and down. On and aft
er Nonday, July 10. 1877, the following will
hc the Schedule: - .'...
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-06-06
9lcKENS COUNTY 9!EECggsY,

TfeosufeF--W r Berry, .
ARditoy--John D Davis,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
GOVERNOR NICHOLS.

We paid visit yesterday TO JMios study,
on Carondelet street, and were gratiiiod to SOC
that he has given the finishing touch to his
painting Of Gov. NioholIs. The Governor is
represented, hat in hand. standing on the fore
deck OF steamboat just landing. the wind
opening his cloak 50 as to display his form
His strongly marked features are admirably
sielineated by the artist, and the pose has evi-
IDENTIFY been we'll studied. The surroundings
of the picture are ailegorieai. They represent
the renewal Of prosperity in the State under
the administration Of the peoples choice.
Scenes of New Orleans appear In the back
ground. Nearer. On one side q field of sugar
cane with negro handling The
pillow. represents agriculture: on the other
iongshoremen, black and white, handling cot
ton bales just landed from steamboat, givo
an idea OF the Importance of labor, and the
accord between tho two races. all being shown
AZ interrupting their work to wave hats to tho
only lawful executive that the State has en-
joyed for many long years. In tho distance,
ships In the harbor Indicate the idea of q
growing commerce.. Tho picture Ia well
drawn and the coloring shows native talent
and study In the artist. Tho painting il not
vet on exhibition, but will bo 80 shortly. Mr..
Julio, Us soon as he will have prepared his
studio properly, will invite the members OF
the General Assembly to visit him. and will
give them an insight into his art gallery and
bis COMMEMORATIVE painting Of Louisiana $
Redemption"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
THE NEW ORLEANS BOARD OF UN-
DERWRITERs.

A bill to incorporate the New Orleans Board
OF Underwriters was introduced yesterday in
the House by Mr.. VOORHEES,.
All the city insurance companies, and many
foreign companies doing business in New
Orleans, are embraced In the title of
the bill as petitioners for the powers usually
conferred by other cities on like corporations.
The duties of the board are to establish
equitable principles In insurance; to pass and
carry into effect such measures as are calcu-
lated to lessen losses on insurance; and the
bill gives them the right to dispatch agents to
relieve vessels In distress, and, In the absence
Of the proper officers of said vessel, to take
charge for whom 1t may concern.
The bill also provides for the establishment,
under the control OF the Board OF Under
writer's OF q fire insurance and patrol and fire
extinguishing department, and also provides
for the means necessary to meet the expenses
by an assessment not to exceed 8 per cent
on the aggregate received OF fire pre-
miums by the companies Incorporated. The
bin In detail mentions the officers Of the board
and provides laws and regulations for It's
management. 1t gives to each individual un.
derwrfter and agent one vute FOR every $500 OF
Jet preniums received BY them; the majority
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
GOOD NEWS.

Last night our room WAS suddenly filled
with blush light, which. fading away, dis
covered to us a queer little man. with a blue
nose and very red eyes. who, with deep
Eastern gcnuiluxion. uttered the mystic let
ters, X o. NJ. We told him that We were glad
he had come, whereat he winked and smiled
as though we had been guilty of a joke.
Asked to explain his visit. the little fellow
requested us to tell the world that his master,
the mighty Momus, with his band of chosen
knights, would certainly visit our city on
Thursday February that Is, the Thursday
before Mard Grassland give o grand street
parade, followed by brilliant tableaux and ball
at the Opera House. Our readers will read
has always displayed refinement, taste and
elegance In his entertainments, and we are
assured that his coming effort will quito
eclipse all previous ones. Our friends at a
distance, who intend visiting us to participate
In the pleasures of the Carnival, should bear
this In mind and come on or before the 2Sth of
February
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
RREvaTIEa.

The rainfall yesterday morning amounted
to 69-1O0 inches.
The Rev. Dr. Drysdale, rector Of Christ
Church. Mobile, will preach ID. v, In st, Paul s
Church Mt II ~. IN. and 80 p. IN.
Rev. M. KeFty, Of The Society Of st. Joseph.
will deliver mn address in the Church Of the
Holy Name of Mary, in Algiers, to-day at
Up. m
The Young Ladies' and Gentiemen's Mutual
Aid Association will give q series Of entertain
mepts Mt Grunewald Hall on Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday, The third, fourth and fifth
of February next. Big preparations have
been made for the enjoyment OF the guests.
John Robert Graham Pltkin, late United
States Marshal was married on Wednesday
to Miss Annie G.. Lowell, daughter Of Mr..
Lowell of the firm of Lowell II Bailey. Mt the
residence of the BRIDES parents, No. 2s3 Ba-
rome street. the Rev. John Percival officiat-
ing. The wedding party started northward
on the same evening
At meeting of the Lafayette 7. M. b. As
eociation held Monday evening, january IA,
1878, the following gentlemen were elected to
eerve Ms officers during the ensuing year: I.
J. O'Sulivan,* president; Geo. Weiss, vice
president; T. D. Williams, recording score
tnry. A. Graf, Jr., financial secretary: +. Won
der Haar.* treasurer; A. Brakeman, marshal ;
Geo Rcmme sergeant-at-arms. *Re-elected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
THE COLLECTORsHIp.
wiliians0ns Nomination and How Re
ceived@ The Influences Against Him.

ceived@-rhe Influences Against Him.
The average Gin" and out OF the Custom
House persuasion Is just now at sea over the
nomination OF Williamson as Collector Of tho
Port and the fact that neither knows what hb,
II confirmed, will do In the way of a dstribu-
ton OF patronage, causes something Of n feel
ing Of distrust.
Some claim that he neither voted for Grant
or Hayes. and think his appointment strange,
while others SEQ In II the influence OF Kellogg
and those who are advised say that he alone
stands rs Williamson's sponsor.
McMillen's friends here have been quite
busy for the last week or two in getting In
fluence In the way Of names, and 1t Ia said
have secured his Endorsement by nearly two
thirds Of the members of tho Legislature,
Democrats and Republican, included many
of the signers being from North Louisiana. 1t
Ia not known exactly how the members Of the
Returning Board like the nomination Of Will
hanson, but from the remarks made by some
of their friends, It would seem that they
would have preferred MoMilen, and that.
too, although Gen. Anderson did at one time
indorse Mr.. Lawrence for the position.
Warmoth's friends are centreing their in
fluence on McMllen, and with the Ohio
strength that the writer knows he carries,
Williamson's confirmation may at least be de-
ferred some time. even II he be not rejected
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20

Tho thirteenth annual Conference OF the A..
NJ f.. connection for Louisiana commenced
Saturday morning. the 10Th inst, Mt st. James
Chapel, Roman street, Bishop J. M. ID. Ward
presiding, assisted by Bishop J. 7. Campbell,
d. D., who presided at the first annual con-
ference of this connection in this State. The
conference was opened with devotional exer-
oisese, conducted by Bishop Campbell and
after an interchange of fraternal greetings
among tho ministers composing the confer
enCe, proceeded to the routine Of business Of
the session.
Sessions will be held daily from n. m. To q
p. m. Among the prominent ministers present
we might mention Rev. Messrs. Burch, Day,
Madison. Reese, Thomas. Chidress. James,
Gardiner and others. Nearly all Of the par
ishes or districts were represented.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
BILLIARDS.
sEx TON AND DAILY PLAY THE LAST
REGULAR GAME or THE
TOURNAMENT.


largo attendance was present last evening
TO witness the last regular contest Of the
tournament between Sexton and Daily. To
say that 1t was brilliant game and more
than realized the expectations of the audience,
would be saying little All anticipated q good
game but no ono was prepared for tho bill
Iiarlistio talent displayed last evening.
Beyond any question Sexton Is certainly on
titled to he called champion Of tho world. and
there are many men willing to back up the
assertion with their money.
DAILY opened the game last evening with
good luck and good play and among the pos
sibilities Of events he might have won had he
been pitched against less expert foe: Up to
tho twentieth inning he had succeeded In get
ting in big doubles. and led Sexton, who was
playing badly, some ITO points. On tho bWen-
ty first inning, however, The champion realized
that the time had come, his score standing Boa
to Days ATT points. After making several ia
BILE shots, he succeeded in getting the worries
on tho rail, and from that time until tho end OF
tho game no kept them there making total
run OF 297.
The possibilities are that. had he 500 poinfs
to make, he could have accomplished the
feat This his opponent. willingly Rdmlt-
ted. Sexton had got the balls In his ia
vorite position on the table, and that was @
sufficient indication of the result. The largest
runs were: DAILY, "a and 1876. Sexton, 49, 13E
and 297. Days average, % 1871, Sexton s
rs 1921.
It follows that Sexton has won the first
prize Of the tournament, while the SECOND
prize is between Rudolph and Slosson, who
have to play off, as will be seen by the follow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMooRAT SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 1878.
reports of committees" will be vouminous

reports of committees" will be voluminous
to-In1rrow.
Hereafter no smoking will be allt wed during
the session Of the Senate, either In the Senate
chamber or In the lobby.
The Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections. will hold % meeting Tomorrow
night, when the Moore-Cage case will come up
One of the curtains in the Senate chamber
caught fire on Friday morning from stove
pipe and was destroyed, though no other
damage was done
Capt. Bofingcr, Uf tho American Dlstilct
Telegraph is about to locate q fire alarm
and "messenger" box in the Office OF Capt.
Flood, Sergeant-at-Arms Of the House.
The members Of the Legislature are espe.-
cially invited to visit the Crescent City Rllle
Park. between II n. m. and D. m. to-day, to
witness the glass ball and long range shoot
ing.
Az there are quite ~ number OF old Claims
coming before the Legislature In the shape 81
petitions for relief ono of the members oil the
upper house thinks additional Legislation
necessary before they can be acted upon, ana
in support of his idea quotes section 17g 81
VOORHEES, Revised Statutes, which SAYS: All
persons having claims against tho State shall
exhibit the same, with the evidence in support
thereof, to the Auditor of Public Accounts, to
be audited. settled and allowed within two
years after such claim shall have accrued, ana
no claim or debt shall be allowed against The
State but such as shall have been exhibited to
the Auditor. except only when 1t shall be
proved that tho claimant or creditor has
vouchers which he could not produce to the
Auditor on account of sickness, unavoidable
accident or absence from the State
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-20
frfN, tO Inenlhera
soAnDs CITY DIRECTORY FOR 1878

Soards' City Directory for 1878 Ia now pub
llshed and ready for delivery. Ii this was
the first publication of the kind by the
same gentleman, we should feel called
upon to express, In terms Of highest com
mendation. our very favorable opinion of
the work, but his previous efforts in this direo-
tion have all been so entirely successful that
we deem any extended notice unnecessary.
Suffice it to say. that this years directory
is fully equal to any he has ever published
and purchasers may rest assured that it is q
perfect and complete lst of tho pames and
residences of all our citizens, and the localities
Of all points Of interest in and about the city,
The expense in getting out such work, be-
ing necessarily incurred In advance, has not
yet been rewarded with profit and IT devolves
upon the citizens Of New Orleans To make 1t
az successful an effort to the publishers as it
IL O creditabls one.
As hand book OF ready and continuous
reference, Mr.. Soarls' directory IL invaluable,
and should, not only from the important and
Indispensable information 1t contains, but for
it's reliability and authenticity, form an ad-
junct of every counting room, Office, store and
institution In the city.