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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

. Hon. WILLIAM ORION, president of
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
died Monday morning, of apoplexy, in
New York City. The sudden demise of
Mr.. Orion removes form the sphere of
earthly usefulness one of the most ep-
ergetic of workers. Under his skillfull
the telegraph interests of
the country have grown to gigantic pro-
portions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02
away.

Edison and his phonograph amused
lazy crowd at the capitol to day. The
instrument howled, There was little
girl with a curl OH her forehead, ETC., to
the great delight of those who had never
heard this classic bit. 1t coughed, sneez-
ed, or sang at the will of the operator
Members turned pale at the sight of the
terrible machine that has come crowding
into their field of talking. They saw
visions of a congress of monographs
rafting off the sentiments of their dis
tricts from prepared strips on tin-foil.
1t looked to them like withcwork. Sen
ator Beck, of Kentucky, said it was all
humbug. Said he: "The operator is
making game of us. He is a ventrilo-
quist." Cry the machine yourself +"
said the operator. Beck pushed the op-
orator back and walked hastily to the
machine. He thought moment, and
then his eyes twinkled as he howled into
the machine: ''You are an arrant hum
bug, and you know it, The machine
was reversed and the crank turned ener.
getically, bawling in reply: "You are an
arrant humbug, and you know it The
crowded room burst into yell of laugh
ter and applause as Beck threw up his
hands and said: 'My God, am satisti-
ed" Sam Cox recited ''To be or not to
be-" and the phonogreph repeated it
after him. During the afternoon men,
bers crowded about the phonograph like
a pack of school boys. This evening the
strips of tinfoil bearing vocal impressions
circulated more freely than the dollar of
our daddies.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

SUBMERGED WAR VESSELS. The art
of marine warfare is attracting the at
tention of many inventors, and so far,
the designers of torpedoes and similar
engines, of destruction seem to have
eclipsed those who have devoted their
talents to the destruction of monstrous
iron-clads. But even still more for
midable enemy than the torpedo has
lately been invented by NJ. Olivier, of
Paris, Ill the shape of submerged YES
sci. This boat can either float on the
surface, or, by means of an arrangement
of wings or fins at the bow, be made to
descend under water to any required
depth. Provision is made for the respi-
ration of the occupants, who can guide
it at their pleasure. The means of pro-
polling is also novel. At the after part
of the craft is fixed revolving breech-
block, accurately fitted to tube passing
through the stern of the boat. In the
breech-block are fired, SUCCESSFULLY, cart
ridges of gunpowder, guncotton, nitro
glycerine, etc, the gases from the COM
bustion of which, as they cannot escape
into the interior, force their way out by
the tube, and by pressure which they
exercise on the water behind, propel the
vessel. Such n craft would be able to
approach an iron-clad, fix its torpedo,
and retire unsupported, without present
ing any vulnerable point to the enemy's
fire, even if observed. Should this in
vention be found capable of executing all
that is claimed for it, no doubt it would
prove terrible foe to the large armor-
plated ships which have cost such huge
sums of money.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

L. f. GOODRICH is now in Jail at
Clarksburg, Va, for having five wives
at once; his latest would not believe his
guilt until the. other four suddenly ap-
peared on the scene to testify against
him; one of the unfortunate ladies is
Miss Fannie Smith, of Black River Falls,
in this state, and is described as pretty
young school mistress of unusually re-
fined and intelligent aspect. Her father
has sent her money to come back home
with, and the scoundrel Goodrich will
now serve term in the Virginia peniten-
tiary.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02
Welcome in that household.

The largest oyster on record in the
United States was one taken from the
beds in Mobile in 1910. 1t measured
three feet and one inch in length, and
twenty-three inches in breadth across its
widest part. In 1865, an oyster dealer
OF New York city found among his stock
OF East river oysters one which contained
q SIX inch fish.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

IT is easy enough. Suppose you have
mailed letter in your coat pocket, and
carried it there for three weeks Sit
down and write: ''You will observe bv
the date of the within, my dear mother
in-law, that Eliza forgot to hand it to me
until to-day. 1t has been banged around
in the bureau drawer and is rather soiled
in consequence. / must talk to Eliza.
She is getting more careless and forget
full every day.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

A BIG brother of Senator Conkling
proposes to stir up Senator Gordon
some time in the near future so that he
may have the pleasure Ct shot at him
in the field of honor. He claims that
the Conklings are dead shots by right
of Inheritance, and that in the matter of
'pistol shooting" he is second only to
Roscoe
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

An iron mountain, 10000 feet high,
and rivaling the famous iron mountain of
Missouri, has been discovered in Colfax
county, New Mexico. The ore is almost
entirely pure iron, and in connection with
the immense quantities of coal found in
Colfaz county, this huge deposit of iron
ore must at no distant day become the
source of industries which will gather
and support large and thriving popula-
ton.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

WhenEugene Hale married Miss Chan
dler, Pap Zach. Chandler gave himSl0O,-
900 for wedding present, and at the
advent of every grandchild a check of
$40, 900 is forthcoming to be placed to
the credit of the child as the nucleu of
its future fortune. Babies are never I'M
Welcome in that household
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

Clark's immense match factory at
Oshkosh employ no drummers. They
used up 200,000,000 feet of lumber last
year in their business, eighty tons of
birthstone, three tons of prosperous,
and 300 tons of straw board and paper
for boxes were consumed. 800 hands
are employed, and the pay roll is $1,000
per month. The stamps used on their
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

A LADY in New York sang a verse of
"God Save the Queen" which was re-
corded by the phonograph, and the tin
foil sent to England. The tune was re-
produced there, even with a false note
which the singer had given.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

1t is believed by the Chinese that the
inventor of ink is charged with kicking
an account of the manner in which all ink
is used here below, and that for every
abuse of it he records black mark
against the offender.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

("To such base uses do we come at
last Hostess whispering to distin-
guished amateur; II want you to sing
next. Distinguished amateur whose
voice is not what it used to bel: II
thought | wasn't to sing till quite near
the end" Hostess: "Yes; but there
are not ices enough, and 1 want some
of the people to go."-Pmch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02
ANECDOTE OE BURNS.

Andrew Horner and Burns were pitted
against each other to write poetry. An
epigram was the subject chosen, because,
as Andrew internally argued, sit is the
shortest of all poems" In compliment
to him, the company resolved that his
own merits should supply the theme.
He commenced
IN seventeen hundr thretty-nine-
and he paused. He then said, eye see,
l was born in 1879 (the real date was
some years earlier) SO I max that the
commencement" He then took his pen
in hand, folded his paper with con-
scious air of authorship, squared him
self to the table, like one who considered
it no trifie even to write letter, and
slowly put down, in good round hand, as
If he had been making out bill of par
GELS, the line
In seventeen hundr thretty-nine
but beyond this, after repeated attempts,
he was unable to advance. The second
line was the Rubicon he could not pass.
At last, when Andrew Horner reluctant
ly admitted that he was not quite in the
vein, the pen, ink and paper were hand
ed to his antagonist. By him they were
rejected, for he instantly gave the fol-
lowing, rjra uOce:
In seventeen hunder thretty-nine,
The dell gat stuff to max a swine.
And pit it in a corner;
But, shortly after changed his plan,
Made it to something Ike man,
And called it Andrew Horner.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02
Large and Increasing Circulation,

it is not only the best advertis
ing medium in the county, but
one of the best in the state. 1t
has a circulation in every town
in the county and among all
classes Of people. Business men
should bear those facts in mind
and increase their trade by
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-05-02

The hard times are universal even life
is short"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

CoLoRED SeNs OF TEHPERANCE-PUBL1c
MEETISG.-This order held public tenn
perance meeting Monday night at the First
Baptist church (colored. Speeches were
made by Rev. Mr.. Waters. of Rockingham q
Charles 2. McCabe, Of Leesburg; Rev. w.
;H. Brooks, Rev. W. 3. Derrick, Nj. I. Dill,
Rev. w. Z. Lindsay, DR.. C. H. Cory, and
others. Over fifty names were secured for
a new division. The singing OF the Doni-
Zetti Club was highly appreciated. over
fifteen hundred persons were present.
Three new divisions OF the Sons of Tenn
perance viii be instituted in this city this
month.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16
WEDNEsDA JANUARY 1e, 1878.
WEATHER REPORT

xsDrcATIoNs FOR To-DAY.-For the South
Atlantic and East Gulf States, stationary
barometer, warmer, clear weather, and
northwest to southwest winds.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
rising followed by stationary barometer,
stationary temperature, westerly winds,
and partly cloudy weather.
For the Middle Atlantic States, rising
barometer, north and west winds, station
ary or slightly lower temperatures, and
partly cloudy or clear weather.
freezing in the canal regions Of Maryland
and Virginia.
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear, mild,
and delightful.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: A. NJ, 3S;
8 A. NJ, 46; noon, 81; 9 ?. NJ, 56; els.. g 7.
NJ, 4G; midnight, 336.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

SERENADE TO THE PREss.-Professor Pc
ters, with his splendid orchestra, gave a
lovely serenade last night to the editors and
proprietors OF the different city papers.
The night was an unusually beautiful one,
and their sweet music was greatly enjoyed
by all who heard it. 1t may be said with
all truth that this is one Of the finest orclIes-
tras we have ever had in Richmond, and
their selections last evening were OF high
order-unusually so for 40 outdoor sere-
made. They played the oyertures OF Stra-
della, Tampa, a lovely cornet solo from
Robert Diable. and number Of such choice
pieces in admirable style.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

SCIlENCK'S PULMONIC SYRUP. SEA-WEED I0T
1c, AND MANDRAKE PILLs-Tle>e deseryediy-cel-
ebracd aud popular medicines havs effected rcYo-
luton In The healing art. aud proved the fa!ac% Of
several maxi;ns which have for many years 90
strIc;ed the progress of medical science. The false
suppOsition that I" CONSUMPTION Is iEcurable" de-
TERED physicians from attempting TO find remedies
for that disease, and patients afflicted with It recon-
cIIet themselves to death without making an effort
TO escape from e doom which they supposed TO he
uuavCi liable. 1t is now proved, however, that
CONSUMPTION cG1, be cured. oud that II EdS been
cured In q very great number OF cases (some oil them
apparently desperate one,) by SCHENcK'S PULNo-
MIC SYRUP alone; and IN other cases by the same
medicine In connection with SCHESCK'S SEA-WEED
Tonic and MANDRAKE PILLS. one or both, accord
ing to the requirements of the case.
DR.. Schenck himself, who enjoyed uninterrupted
good health for than forty years, was supposed
u, one time to be At the very gate of DEATH his ply
sicIans having pronounced his case hopeless, and
abandoned him 10 lis fate. Hc was cured by tho
aforesaid medicines, and since his recovery many
thousands similarly affected have used DR..
Schenck's preparations with the same remarkable
success.
Full directions accompany each, making IL not
absolutely nccessar 10 personally see DIR. Schenck,
unless patients wish their lungs examined, and for
this purpose lie Is professionally at his. principal
Office corner Sixth and Arch streets Philadelphia,
every Monday, where ali letters for advice must be
addressed.
Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggists
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

On the Water Ltne.-The rise in the
river compelled almost . total suspension OF
operations yesterday at the Marshall Cotton
Mills, but did not seriously interfere with
the other factories. The Old Dominion
Cotton-Mil!s are in receipt OF another in.
stalment of new machinery, which will be
placed in position Immediately. This last
embraces the most improved spinning
with their new carding. picking, and weay-
inc opparatus. Both the cottoil-mills, and
in fact all our mills, have begun the year
auspiclously, and only dread the constantly
recurring rises in the tempestuous Jeems.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

BURNING OF new KENT COUNTY JAIL
The iail at New Kent Courthouse was de-
stroyed by fire on Sunday morning about 2
O'Clock under the following circumstances
A colored man, whose name could not be
ascertained, was confined in the upper cell
on charge of felony. He set fire to the
flooring, and as soon as space sufficiently
large was made descended to the lower cell
and made his escape through one OF the
windows. He doubtless had help from the
outside, as the windows were made secure
by heavy iron bars. AT last accounts he WAS
still nt laroe.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

PURCELL house, NoRFoLK.-Richmond
people who remember the. luxurious fare
and fine accommodations OF the Natlonai
Hotel, Norfolk, in former days, VIII De giaa
to learn that under the name OF the Purcell
House it has been reftted and refurnlshed
in more than its pristine elegance, and now,
under the proprietorship OF Colonel .. d.
Davis, formerly OF Wilmington, N. c., its
doors are open to the travelling public. Nor
folk is a grand place for fine living, and the
Purcell House one OF the very best houses
in the city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

Personai.-A letter was received yester-
day from Henry G. Beattie, our obliging
deputy postmaster. He is in Union Hill,
Iowa, where the thermometer never gets
above zero from September until May.
Among the visitors to the city yesterday
was General D. A. Weisigcr, OF Petersburg.
The gallant eS-comnander OF hahone,s OLD
brigade has many relatives and host Of
old comrades and friends in our city.
Sheriff FIournoy yesterday conveyed
James Sturdevant (coloreD to the peniten-
tiary for ten years for shooting his son.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

ssFrrrsssFouR .Foori1 eWtefr SSSSss
the wilds of Jcrscy-if Jersey bas any wids these
present centennial dnys-one McDanicls dwelis, In
all :he patriarcha oE,fott ana dignity which at
zach to the English Lord OF The Manor. lie has =
park, Il stately mansion. groves Of timber. and'
above all, The most famous racingstables in Amer
lea. These royal establishments contain some OF
the finest and feetcst horses in the world Among
them IS Harry Basse.t monarch OF the t'iri, VITO
some time ago met with an accident TO enc OF his
slende. end priceless limbs: Without wasting II
moment In doubtful experiments, Mr.. Mechanics
applied some OF GILES's LINIMETT IoDIDE OF
AMMONIA. and in half day the horse was
sound rs tic proverblal silver dollar No wonder
Mechanics tells Dr. Giles 10 send skapt!cS to inter
view himself and his horse IN Jersey.
Sold by PURCELL. LADD & Co. Richnond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

The REQUIEM Mass FOR VIcrOR EMANUEL.
Tn reference to having Tomorrow morning
q grand requiem mass for Victor Emanuel,
as requested by the Italians OF the city,
Rev. Father Janssens, the administrator OF
the diocese, yesterday consulted Arch.
bishop Gibbons by telegraph. The Arch
bishop authorized Father Janssens to do
what he thought proper in the premises,
and the latter gave his consent to the ar
rangement.
There will be another meeting Of the
Italians of the city at Old Market HALL to-
night, when programme for parade to
the Cathedral, &c, will be agreed upon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16
THE RECORD.
The Conservative Caucuscs of the
General Assembly.

AN ACCOUNT OF THEIR ORGANIZATION
AND PROCEEDINGS As REPORTED TO
THE LEE caUCUs-THE LEGALITY OF
THAT CAUCUS MAINTAINED-WHYIN INDE-
PENDENTs ARE EXCLUDED-THE DUTY
OF THE PARTY AT THIS HOUR-A PLAT
FORM ON WHICH ALL CONSERVATIVES
MAY sTAND-ADoPTIoN OF THE COM
MITTEE's REPORT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

DEATH AT THE ANvIL.-Mr. James Nc
Bride, an unmarried native Of Ireland, aged
tifty-siX wears, aud blacksmith by trade,
dropped dead suddenly yesterday afternoon
about 3 O'Clock, while at work ut his anvil,
in Mr. Bailey's shop, on the Nine-M,le road.
He will be buried to-day from Mr. balley,s
house (Harden's. Shop, on the Nine Mile
road, at p. M.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

The THEATRE TO-NIaHT-BARRETT AS
RICHEIIEU.- Barrett Will appear
at the Theatre tonight in the character OF
Cardinal Rlcheleu. 1t is fine play, and
he is q great actor. Tn some respects be
surpasses Booth; in this piece he certainly
does. The sale Of reserved seats indicates
that he will have large and fashionable
house.
CARRIER will run an omnibus from the
Theatre down Broad street to Thirtieth, on
Church Hill, and another up town, on each
night OF BarIett's engagement, to start at
the close of the performance. II sufficiently
encouraged now the enterprise will be re-
Deatcd whenever the Theatre is ope ned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

TIE racic:t foreign letters wlittrn TO America
have been contributed by Mrs. Lucy hamilton Hoop
cr from Paris. This ciarHinS writer is ccnlribu-
tor to many magazines and papers. and hcraricles
are IN eager demand Mrs. Hooper is one OF tile
writers for "Andrrwss BeZsr." published at Gin
cinpati, and her comments on the theatre, opera,
politics. fashion, and society scintlia;e diamona-lke.
This is only sample " the care with which the
conductor of "Andrews'S Bazir" caters for pGb-
lie taste. There Is department devoted to fashions
we'll worth ten times 'hc price IL Information and
cur
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16
STAGE LINE.

Ito, FOR THE NEW EN- M1M
IL hTERPRISEi-Knowin hefHsERS4S
want long felt by the public for an.x2S.N-
terinined, aud after January 10, 1878, 70 run a
neat and comfortable Omnibus from Morton's
Trips viii be made every hour during the dag, as
follows:
Leave Morfon's Mt 7:30 A. NJ; Nineteenth street,
A. NJ: Morton's. $50: and SO on through the day.
Last omnibus will leave Nineteenth street 1T M.
FARE: 10c. three tickets, 25c.; seven tickets,
50c-; fifteen tickets, 81; TO be had at office; @ s26
Main street. A. w. CARRIER,
ja 1G-ln Proprietor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16
HOTELS.
ITO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
THE PURCELL HOUSE

THE PURCELL HOUSE
Formerly Old Na,ionaI),
NORFOLK, VA,
is entirely new, and newly furnished with the finest
furniture and latest improvements, including patent
elevator, and IS acknowledged by pl ess and public
THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE STATE.
The table Is supplied with the best afforded by the
Baltimore and Norfolk markets, and the rarcst
FISH and GAME Of the Chesapeake bay.
TERMS $2, $3.50, aud % per day, according 10
location of room.
Elegant sampIe-rooms for drumniers.
Hotel located In the heart Of the city.
J. x. DAVIS
formerly Of Purcell House, Wilmington, N. G.
"a I5-in Proprietor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

For the Benefit of the PoSr.-At the re-
quest Of the Mayor and other leading citi-
Zens, Ralph Bingham, the boy orator, only
seven years old, will give an exhibition to-
morrow night in the leeture-room OF the
Baptist church for the benefit Of the poor
OF Manchester. The oratorical powers of
Master Ralph have excited the wonder and
admiration OF all who have heard him. he
will recite his best selections tomorrow
night, and tile house should be crowded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

Mauor's Court.-Mayor Clarke yesterday
sent John Bright (coloreD on to the Hus-
tings Court grand jury to answer charge
OF stealing rairoad-iron from the Rich
mond and Danyile Railroad Company.
John Russell lcolorcdl, who was arrested
by Captain Lipscombo on the charge OF hay-
ing some OF the stolen iron in his possession,
was discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

SERIOUSLY INJURED By A FALL.-Yester-
day morning abou. II O'Clock, Mrs. Walk
er. widow lady residing at 721 Main
street, in descending short flight of steps,
missed her footing and fell, sustaining a
fracture Of the thigh. Drs. Ross and Hern-
don were at once summoned and rendered
her the necessary medical attention.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

The County Cosr!.-Chestertie!d County
Court was in session only one day. No
business OF importance was transacted.
Judge Clopton refused new trial to James
Sturdevant (colored), convicted OF shooting
his son, and he was sentenced to the penl-
tentiary for ten years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

Miss FANNY DAvENPoRT.-Miss Fanny
Davenport, an actress OF much note, and
daughter Of Mr.. z. /. Davenport, the cele-
brated traScdian, will appear at the Theatre
on the 2Sth instant for brief engagement.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-16

Minor 4opics.-rhe season Of installa-
tions and feastlng is over.
Manchester has three balls this week.
Bridge avenue was passable yesterday.
The last Manchester sensation was mid
night marriage.
The meeting Of two Sunday-schoo unions