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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-07-04
The Habits of the Phonograph.
ITS ODD PREFERENCES IN REPRODUCING
sOUND-sOME OF IT'S PERFORMANCES
DESCRIBED.
FROM the Chicago Times.l

FROM the Chicago Timesl
The phonograph Is q queer animal.
Your voice comes back to you very
much as If it were visible and you were
looking at it through the large lenses
of u lorgnettee. As musician it will
not pass strict critical muster. In re.
producing the scale it sharps each note
ascending, and by the time it has
reached the last note of the octave,
where, of course, the vibrations are
much more rapid, it has violated all the
musical canons. IN descending, its
tendency is to fiat, but also by some
curious law of compensation, by the
time it gets back to the first note it is
all right again. A duet. say of tenor
and baritone. returns curious jumble
Of shrill soprano and Alto what it
would accomplish with a qusrtte we
cannot imagine. but it is very evident
that, as it now stands, it would be an
unsafe basis for the construction of q
counterpoint. The phonograph prefers
a perfectly clear. pure tone, like a
whistle or the sound of a cornet, which
it will reproduce with admirable fidel-
ity. Probably a violin tone, if it could
be forced into the funnel so as to strike
the diaphragm. would be absolutely re-
produced both in quantity and quality
of tone. It's reproduction of q pure
tone is best shown in the case of a
whistle. Suppose that in the ordinary
tones Of speech. singing. laughing. and
coughing have been indented upon the
foil. then whistle over the same surface
and reverse the photograph. The
speech, singing, laughing and coughing
will be reproduced Sin confused din.
while the whistle will be heard through
it all. perfectly clear and distinct. The
photograph has some odd preferences.
Ii likes what is bizarre and out of the
common. 1t will give back limitations
of animals. such as the cackling OF
hens, Growing of roosters, lowing OF
cows. barking of dogs and mewing OF
cats. more faithfully than it will the
ordinary utterances that makes human
speech L. has not yet succeeded in
reproducing the qualities perfectly that
distinguish one voice from another.
except that it indicates very clearly the
distinctions of the male and female
voice but it must be remembered that
the phonograph is yet an iufant, and
that the instruments now on exhibition
are those which Mr.. Edison's fertile
genius first suggested. and only illus
trated the principle of vibration. His
improvements are already so far ad-
vanced that ITS power is greatly in
creased. and there can be no doubt
that he will not only greatly intensity
but will reproduce its different quail.
titles. while the application of clock
work To the revolutions Of the cylid.
ders will secure a uniformity of speech.
that cannot be obtained by the hand
aud will thus pitch the sounds upon
the natural key and retain that pitch.
When that is done. mucic may be re-
produced as correctly by the phono-
graph as the face is by the photo
graph.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-07-04

tleman who has just spoken has made
strong argument. He has quoted
the law and the evidence. and it is not
for me to say that he is wrong. He
may be correct in all that he has said.
But | want you to take good look at
him. Look especially at the upper
half, and then. gentlemen. tell me if
any man who comes before you with
his standing collar buttoned wrong
end to- with the points sticking away
out behind his ears, may not be alto
gsther misaken in all of bis arrange.
ments.'
The plan was successful. Mr.. Lin
coin had broken the spell which the
eloquence of his opponent had thrown
over the jury.--Nesc York Dispatch
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
DEATH OF GEORGE II. DrsrEE..

George II. Durfec, one Of Leavenworth's
most respected citizens, died at Bean lake,
Platte county, Kansas, on Thursday, March
2l.t, 1878, between one 0hd two o'clock,
Mr.. Durfee was we'll known In this region.
|1He was = brother Of the late E. H. Durfee,
Of the firm Of Durfse & Peck, steamboat men
and Indian contractors. The Leavenworth
Public Press, Of last Friday, s,ys that he,
in company with Mr.. Chas. H. Durfee, his
nephew, and = young relative named Mason,
left ~Leavenworth, full Of life and hope, for a
hunting expedition at Bean lake. There is
nothing peculiar in the manner ofhis death,
save that he died with apoplexy while in
pursuit Of his hvoritc sp: r. OF shooting the
Wild duck.
The deceased was q married man, and
leaves . wife to mourn his loss. He was
about so years Of age, apparently healthy.
He was widely known throughout the west
being engaged in the cattle business, nea,
Plum creek, Nebraska. His partner, James
Gasmann, it will be remembered, was nc.
cidentally killed only y few weeks ago by
falling from his wagon.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
VARIOUS

Advancing years, care, sickness, disap
pointment, and hereditary predisposition-
all operate to turn the hair gray, and either
of them ~inclines it to shed prematurely
AYERS HAIR VIGoR will restore faded OF
gray, light and red hair to a rich brown OF
deep black, as may be desired. 1t softens
and cleaDses the scalp, giving it a healthy
action, and removes and cures dandruf and
humore. By its use falling hair is check.
ed, and q new growth will be produced 10
all cases where the follicles are not destroy.
ed or glands decayed. Its effects are beau.
tifully shown on brashy, weak. or sickly
hair, to which q few applications will pro.
duce the gloss and freshness of youth.
Harmless and cure in its operation, 1t is In
as a dressing. and is especially
valued for the soft lustre and richness Of
tone it imparts. 1t contains neither oil nor
dye, and will not soil or color white cam.
brio; yet it lasts long on the hair, and
keeps 1t fresh and vigorous.
FOR SALE By Ill DEALERS.
Sold BY Mills & Purdy, Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES.

A grand Millinery opening will he held
on Monday, Tuesday aud Wednesday of
mex week at Mrs. C. A. Lyons & Co.'s new
and elegant millinery rooms on Third street.
For the past three weeks Mrs. Lyons has
been in the eastern market and has there
selected, with the greatest care and at a
large expense, the finest line of millinery,
fancy and ladies' furnishing goods ever ex-
hibited in yankton. She also brought with
her from the east a complete outfit for her
salesrooms and will open with the most
beautiful and attractive place in the city.
Mrs. Lyon has purchased for the benefit Of
her customers some of the finest French i'm
ported Paris pattern hats, which will be on
exhibition Wednesday. She also has q
dozen dress suits Of leading styles. Miss
Hodges, of Chicago, will take entire charge
Of the dress making department this season.
She has had many years experience in
some of the leading houses in Chicago and
will warrant satisfaction.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
| ab'sauX
rEssosAL. 7

Rev. J.J. McIn.ire, Of Finlay. is in town
to-day. ea.
Commodore Coulson has recovered sufi-
GENTLY to be out.
j.. L. Turner. of the firm Of d. E. Bones.
teel & Co., Springfield, is in town to-day.
Frank J.Dennis. Of Leavenworth, clerk Of
the steamer Nellie Peck. arrived last night.
Mrs. o. A. Shultz, wife Of Maj. shul,z,
trader at Spotted Tail agency arrived last
night.
Maj. Isaiah Lightner. agent Of the San.
tees, and wife came down from the agency
to-day.
Capt. Joe Todd, naster Of the Big Horn,
aud VIM. Evans, his clerk. will arrive To-
night from tho east.
Col. II. G. Akin, superintendent OF the
Northwestern transportation line. arrived
last night and is looking around for suit
able location for the company's summer
Office. The boats Of biz, line will run frou
Yaukton this season.
II. C. Dear military trader At Spotted
Tail agency. arrived last night from th,
east, where be as-nsdeso prolonged . visi
tha, his scauaintsnces strongly suspec
that another Dear hes been added 70 th'
6rn. Thk, bowssss, 10 mere rumor.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
COURT MATTERS.

CD B, Harris was arrsigned to day in
the territorial court on indictment for cn.
bezzlement aud plead not guilty.
Edward Baker, charged with assault, aud
battery on II. w. White. plead guilty. He
will be sentenced Saturday forenoon at ten
O'Clock.
The territorial petit jury came into court
this afternoon and was dismissed until niue
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The trial of Cass Cougar, before the Uu-
tied States court, on q charge Of selling
liquor 10 an Indian, was finished this tore
noon, but the jury had not been charged up
to three o'clock.
This afternoon the case of Luther White,
charged with stealing robes aAd blankets
from II. c. Dear, is before the United States
court.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
SoNGS
THE TABLEAUx.

One of the largest and best audiences evel
assembled in Yankton filled the Congrega'
tional church last evening to witness the en-.
tertainment devised and arranged by ladies
of the Woman's Temperance Alliance fol
the benefit of the temperance movement in
Yankton and particularly to assist the Re
formed Mems club in fitting up their rooms,
etc. The programme was an excellent one
and from the cordial greeting each piece re-
ceived at the hands of the spectators it i,
perfectly safe to pronounce this first effort
of the Woman's Temperance Alliance a
grand success. The following is the pro.
gramme
l Fairy Music.
2 "Fairy Goodheart's Court"
8 Instrumental Duette. -Zampa.
4 Court Scenes from Henry VIII. lat
and I'd.
5 Quartette-"Come Holy Spirit"
6 Morning, Noon and Night.
Z instrumental Duette.-Faseination.
8 "a Dream of Fair Women"
Song-"Ruth and Naomi"
10 Naomi and her daughters. in-law, Lei
aud I'd.
IL Quartette-"Conslder the Lilies"
IL Ruth, cleaning.
10 Song-"Auld Robin Gray.
IA ablsaux-"Auld Robin Gray" LIST
I'd and Sd.
Is Solo-"I Love My Love-"
16 Song and Tableaux-"Fa,her, Com.
Home" let, ID and Sd.
II Instrument Duette.-Reponds MOI.
Is Europe, Asia, Africa and America.
10 March.
To night the entertainment is to be re
peated, with = slight change Of programme
including new music.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
ELEcr1os PROCLAMATION.
MAYnR,a QREIcR.

MAYORS OFFICE,
City OF YanktOn. ID. T., March 10. 1878. 4
In compliance with the charter andordtnauces
OF the city OF .Yankton, the annual election for
Ofacers Of said city will be held on the nrst day
Of April, A: ID. 1873, ut which time the following
Mayor. city ,clerk. city treasurer, city marshal
and city justice. of the peace, and two aldermen
for the first ward. two aldermen for the second
ward, two aldermen for the third ward. and two
aldermen for the fourth ward.
Each OF the above named officers will be elect
ed for the term OF one year, commencing their
terms on the second Monday in April. 1878, and
VIII hold their respective oiaces, until their sue
The places Of. holding the Aforesaid election in
each ward will be as follows.
First Ward-In Musselman's carpenter shop,
on Douglas avenue.
Second Ward-In Burleigh's ONCE, on Broad
way.
Third ward-Gen. Trips Office, on Broadway,
Fourth Ward-At VIM. n, Powers 4 Co.'s Nv
cry office. Third street.
The following persons have been appointed to
act rs judges of election in their respective
wards
baum.
Second ward-John Thompson and Il. H.
Third ward-J. H. Buldnch and A. NJ. Eng.
Fourth wara-Michael Mclean and John 3.
The polls at said election will be opened at {
O'Clock q. M. and be kept open until I O'clock
p. M. .tt t.s5
BY the mayor
+. +. WHITE, - Mayor.
City Clerk
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
Moor
LOCAL.LACONICs.

There are rumors that Stones block is to
be transformed into a hotel.
After July 1st, Maxwell City. Hutchin-
Son county, will be furnished q daily mail
from Yankton.
The tableaux Performance met with so
much success last night that 1t will be re.
peated tonight.
The Sioux Falls Paragraph has been
sold to G. w. Caldwell and James s. Stahl,
of the Sioux City Journal.
The receipts at last nights entertainment
at the Congregational church amount to
one hundred and twenty.four dollars.
A report comes from Sioux Falls to the
effect that a number of leading citizens of
that burg have been pulled for indulging in
the game of Pharaoh.
Joseph Emmerson desires us 10 inform
the public that he is prepared to furnish
and plant trees and make gardens. Leave
orders at A. w. L~avender's grocery.
The millinery opening at Mrs. C. A.
Lyons & Co.'S to-day brought out a large
attendance of ladies and gentlemen and the
exhibition elected general praise.
1t is the opinionsof people generally tina,
those who went into the party convention
business should abide BY its decision, even
If they are not wholly satisfied with the re.
suit. There is some one "left" every time
q convention meets.
There was . difference of forty degrees
between the temperature last night and this
morning, the mercury sinking to thirty.
five degrees during the night. To day has
been cold and dissgreeable-one Of the
worst of the season.
Rev. J.. A. Potter writes from Sioux Falls
that the Murphy temperance movement was
inaugurated there Sunday night, that the
hall was crowded, the occasion full of en-.
thusiasm and that one hundred and thirty.
two persons signed the pledge.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
FROM DELL RArrm.
Special Correspondence Press S Dakotaian.
DELL RAPIps, OAK,
March 95. 1879.

special correspondence Frees S DakotaiAn.
DELL RAPIps, OAK.
March Is. 1873.
Since writing our last Mr.. G. g. Graves,
Who. 10 supposs, u we'll known In Yauk.
ton, and who has been spending the past
two months or more 10 Sioux Falls, has ar.
rived at his brothers, In Deli Rapids, with
his jewellers panphernalia. and violin. He
intends residing on his homsstead, two and
one.half miles from Dell Rapids, spending
- much time In town, a. may be necessary
10 do what work he may ind In his line.
Scarlet fever seems to have subsided In
our settlement Thanks to DR.. Psrker's
skill and care, not a single case has proved
fatal 10 this settlement. The doctor does
not seem to be quite SO busy as be was two
or three weeks ago, from which We con.
clude sickness is subsiding.
Mr.. Rodgers and son, of St. Paul, Mimi,
have just located In township lO4, range 81,
taking GAO acres in a body. They intend
bringing a large drove of stock which thew
now have in Minnesota. They seem 10 ap.
preclate the advantages of Dakota. They
claim that they can raise and keep their stock
in Dakota aud ship it back 10 Minnesota
to the market. and have a better margin 70,
profit, than when they raise and keep the
stock in Minnesota.
During the past week seven men arrived
from Dodge and Mower counties, MINI,
bringing sixteen head Of oxen and cows
They have locsted about twelve mile north.
vest from Dell Rapids. A. s. Fripk has
located about tw~enty-three settlers on
claims in that vicinity, within the past three
weeks.
All late arrivals report the cars and stage.
leading into Dakota crowded every day. A
fne harvest for them aod hotels.
Dell Rapids lodge No. 8, 10. G. T., held
q public session last Wednesday evening
at the school house. An entertaining and
instructive programme was presented and
seemed to be highly appreciated bya good
audience. The temperance people here arc
alive and seem disposed to use even legiti.
mate means t, bring questions connected
with the temperance cause, before the peo
pie on suitable occasions.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27

THE RIVER.

The steamer Livingston has been doing
ferry service to-day. She handles easily
and makes quick trips.
The river continued to rise all night, but
has been nearly stationary - day n, about
three aud one half fee, above is winter
mark.
A telegram to L.. B. Partridge Il Co.'S
Insurance agency 10 this cit; states that DR.
Burlcigh's new steamer Gen. Terry left
Pi,tsburg at seven O'Clock this morning for
Ysukton.
The Steamer Big Horn. Joseph Todd
master aud VIM. Evans clerk, will leave
Yankton for Fort Benton at daylight to
warehouse.
A special telegram 10 the Press and
Dakotaian from White Swan
states that the river this morning was
as it was yesterday morning, perhaps three
or four inches lower than last night.
Weather cloudy and quite cool.
The steamer Nellie Peck, VIM Simms
muster and Frank j. Dennis clerk, will
leave Yankton for Standing Rock and in.
%teraediate points tomorrow night. For
freight or passage apply to Col. II. C..
Akin, at the Merchants hotel, or on board
the boat at the lower warehouse.
The Missouri river barge line promises
to be a sure thing. Captain Haarstick Of
the Mississippi Valley transportation com-
pany is favorable to the scheme and pro.
poses to send pilots up to Kansas City on a
tour of inspection to see If the water Is in
condition to admit of the passage Of boats
somewhat larger than those now in use.
1t is expected that the A. J. Baker and
three bargcs will be put out as a feet for an
experimental trip.
The st. Louis Republican. says: The
river navigation fever Is rising rapidly. Mr..
John A. Lynch is before congress asking
for an engineering commission to make
surveys and mature plans for establishing a
water route from the Atiant,c to the Pacific
via the upper Missouri and the Columbia
rivers. He proposes to unite the Missouri
river with the Columbia river by the con.
struction OF one or more canals, connecting
any Of tue st1uents OF the Missouri flowing
between the boundary separating the terri
tory of the United States from British
America into the Missouri river, through
Clark's fork, or any of its afluents.
The steamer Sherman was launched al
hslf past eleven O'Clock this forenoon. She
was lying at the top Of the ways and a con-
siderable run was necessary before she
reached the water. The signal to let 20
was given BY Capt. Todd, but the man at
the stern was q few seconds too slow while
the man at the bow was precisely on time.
The consequence was that the forward
part Of the boat swung rapidly down the
ways and the Sherman took her plunge
nose foremost into the water. One Of her
rudders was smashed into kirdling wood
and her hull sprung 80 that about six
inches of water went into her hold. The
damage is triaing. and Capt. Todd says the
launch would have been a success If the
man at the stern had got his blocks out of
the way quick enough.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
Hon. E. N. Keil,. Of w.,h,ne,on. d. q

Hon, E. n. Keils, of Washington, D. c.,
aud family, are expected to arrive 10 Yank.
ton about April let. He IL the father. In.
Law Of our DR.. Daniel who has rented fol-
him the residence on Broadway recently &C.
cupied by Capt. Brooks. Judge K. will do
buslness here in the capacity Of merchant
Capt. WIN. Simme, of the steamer Nellie
Peck. arrived last night from 81. Louis,
whittier he wss called BY the serious illness
OF his mother. She was very much better
when he left, the presence of her son seem
Ing to do her more good than all the medl.
cine she had taken. Capt. S,mms will
leave Tomorrow with his boat for Standing
Rock.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
DEMOCRATIC CITY CONVENTION.

A Democratic city. convention is hereby called
truck house, at 2 O'Clock on Thursday afternoon,
March 2sth,, for the pnrpsse OF putting in nomin.
voted for at the annual municipal election on
Monday. April LIST. The convention will be COM
posed of 32 delegateS-s from each ward. Cau-
nation of aldermen will be held In the several
wards, on Wednesday evening. March %. at Z
O'Clock p. H., rs follows
First ward, at Rcssteuscher's hall, on Walnut
street.
second ward. in dining-ro Of Minnesota
house, on Broadway.
office. cor. Broadway and Fourth street.
Fourth ward, at the court house.
All Democrats, and others desiring to affiliate
with them in opposition to the Republican nom.
nations. are invited TO attend the caucuses in
their respective wards.
BY order of
DEMOCRATIC CITY COMMITTEE.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
A REMARKABLE RESULT.

1t makes no difference how many
Physicians, or how much medicine, yon
have tried, it is now an established fact
that German Syrup is the only remedy
which has given complete satisfaction
in severe cases of Lung Diseases. 1t is
true there are vet thousands of persons
who are predisposed to Throat and Lung
Affections, Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Asthma, Severe Colds settled on the
Breast. Pneumonia, Whooping Cough,
SC, who have no personal knowledge of
Boschee's German Syrup. To such we
would say that $4,000 dozen were sold
last year without n complaint. Con-
sumptives try just n bottle. Regular
size IS cents. Sold by all Druggists in
America.
Sold by Mills s Purdy
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
FORM Ann PkAruRE.

Unless associated with good teeth are
shorn Of half the attractions they may other
wise possess. Bearing this fact in mind, use
SOZODONT, which will prevent your teeth
from losing their vhiteneas, and will render
them spotleas If specked and discolored.
The tint and hardness of coral are Impair.
Ted to the gums by this Incompatible pre-.
sevative and Identifying agent, and the
breath i. rendered fragrant n honeyuckle
BY its use. 1t is safe, besides being effect.
i've. Sold by druggists.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27

If there is any luxury more generally
appreciated than another,l 1T is GOOD COZ
FEE. Few persons can roast coffee we'll,
and to meet this wantMessrs. Bell, Con-
rad & Co., Chicago, have imported and
rosted a coffee called
ANKOR1A,
which is the nearest approach to Java of
any heretofore offered to consumers. It
is not glazed is brittle, and will grind
easily. Your grocer has the goods for
sale, as also the famous
PEERLESS BAKING POWDER,
made by the same firm. Ask him for
them and obtain the best goods in the
world.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
A WORD ro T,.s ws...

A BurnhAn's Semi Annual GRAND
MILLINERY OPENING wi, take pi.o-
- aeon "a the standard snmer shapes arc
cot. they have Tho tsa SELECTION or
GOODS AND BEST miliins,, In the ses
sttosys
pnrss - usuai The ksussa.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
HOTELS.
MADISON HOUSE,
WAINUT.ST. YANET0Js, D. =


DANIEL WILCOX. trnrfi~tnf
T,,i. hausr has ittsi been refarpi,bed. and !.
now ns.1u foI tho acrosniisc.iaiiu 81 tho pulai''
and ~ rains Hit, he sparsd Ia makc guests CON
~saffafss-
FARMERS Asp rertgttTEHs -tsi nd st.-a
s~tstiins sps ,f,ess Il ~ss. And \ secure = aTo lev
sA6nn.s ,
Trswss - svasas Atss - AM is,ssn in the av'
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27

A mar in Kentucky got rich by attending
to his " business. Every man saves
money, which is the right road to fortune,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27

Ars.C. A. Lyon. has purchased her good.
for cash and will SELL ONLY FORCAsH:
but cheaper Than any other house in the
city.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
FOR SALE..:

Fisst Class saloon and Fixtures,
Anderson & Try offer for sale the lease,
stock and fixtures of their Saloon and club
roomso on Broadway, at favorable prices.
The oldest established saloon in Yankton
and has always enjoyed a prosperous bust.
ness.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
ANNOUNCEMENT

thereby nou myself a. a candidate
for reelection as treasurer the approach
ing city election.
ADoLPH SCHANDElS,