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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-06-03
Progress in Telephones.

The Scientific american describes
some experiments it has been making
with telephones. One of these was to
place two of the well known Blake
transmitters near Mr.. Beecher's church,
Brooklyn. Connecting wires ramifed
from this point in all directions as
far as Yonkers and Elizabeth, and a
large number of telephones were placed
in circuit. On Sunday, April %, the
second trial, the result was st-ikingly
successful. From the opening note of
the organ prelude to the last word of the
preachers voice at the close of the serv-
ice. everything was delivered to the ears
OF the listening telephones in the most
perfect manner, the tones that came
over the wires being so full, round, clear
and distinct, it almost seemed to the
hearers in New York, Yonkers and Eliz-
a5eth as if they were stationed within
the church itself, directly in front of
the speaker. The delivery of music
was equally perfect, every note of the
organ and of the individuals of the choir
being fully brought out.
In consequence of the successful result
VI lncSe peIHneHOo, says IH0 oCSottejtC
American, several new improvements
have been suggested for trial, and there
seems to be every probability that IN a
short time some new and very effective
instruments will be in use. by which all
who desire may carry the sounds of
church service into their dwellings, and
may also enjoy the best lectures, mu-
steal and other entertainments with the
utmost satisfaction in their homes.
Heretofore, in listening to the telephone,
it has required effort and strain of the
ear on the part of the listener. But
experiment shows that all sounds may
be delivered in full and easy tones, read
lily heard, with all the natural charac-
teristics, modulations and infections of
the human voice.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-06-03
The Teeth and Disease.

A full set of teeth is necessary to
proper mastication. Digestion largely
depends upon mastication, as mastica-
fion mixes the food with saIiva-itself a
digestive Auid-and thoroughly sepa-
rates the particles so that the other
digestive fluids-the gastric Juice. the
bile and the intestinal fluid-may read
lily act on them. Decayed teeth fill the
ln-breathed air with putrid particles.
Bad teeth often cause boils, collections
of hardenedwax in the ear, ringing of
The ears fttnnttUS aUriUBl, and deaf
ness IN various degrees. A large amount
OF distress, both in the teeth and in the
ear, is frequently occasloned by the de-
cay OF the first tooth of the permanent
settle sixth grinder (molar.) So
strong is the sympathetic connection
between the teeth and the ears, that the
condition of the former greatly affects
the latter, especially in childhood, the
period of marked infammatory ten
dency in the various glands Of the
mouth. DR.. Samuel Sexton has made
the facts a special study. with the aid of
the Oroscope-the new instrument for
the exploration of the ear. OF fifteen
hundred cases examined by him, he at
tributes one-third TO the condition of
the teeth. DIR. Sexton says further that
persons are injured in health by the
amalgam filings, the mercury which
enters largely into them being gradually
set free. Still more serious results fol-
low when plates especially vulcanite-
are worn over diseased fangs, infiamed
palates or gums, collections of tartar,
and purulent secretions. In this coun-
try, where teeth begin to decay SO early,
children should be taught how to care
for them and the dentist should be oc-
casionally called in to inspect them
YOUTHS Companion.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-06-03

-Unmuzzled dogs on the streets OF
Memphis are shot down without mercy
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-06-03

the use of such rams as have the traits
in question in excess of the usual stand
ard for wool-growing flock. The speak
er had no hesitation in saying that he
had not seen any sheep in al his travels
through Europe and Asia that in the re-
spects referred to compared favorably
with the American merinos.-M Y
World
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-06-03

Moscow is central point for the
collection of convict prisoners from diff
ferents parts of the empire on their way
to Siberia, and during the winter great
many are lodged there until the opening
ofnav;gation on the Volga. During the
navigation of last year 1,41S were dis
patched eastward from Moscow through
Mini Novgorod, of whom 10,122 were
from different provinces of European
Russia. As soon as the navigation of
the present year opens 2,76S prisoners,
who are at present in the Moscow pris-
ons. will be dispatched to Siberia.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-06-03
when. at Miss Eleanor Sherman

When, at Miss Eleanor Sherman
wedding, the other day, the bride cut
the cake, the fateful ring was found in
the slice taken by her younger sister,
Miss Rachel Sherman. 1t was pecu-
liarly bright and happy wedding. go,
yes" said the bridegroom, joyously,
when congratulated upon the charming.
sunny weather, everything has gone
right with us from the first
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-06-03

The fashionable pose at the photo
grapher' $, affected by the London beau
ties, is leaning against the jam OF y
kitchen door, feeding chickens.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
The NIeihndlst Conference.

The second days session of the Washington
Annual Conference was held at Asbury NJ. f.
church, yesterday, Bishop J. 4. Peck in the
chair, After religious exercises n committee
was appointed to bear fraterna greetings to
the Baltimore conference now in session in
that city. The case OF Rev. Joseph Henry
was disposed of, tho committee finding no
charge against him. Abraham Titles was
charged with some Irregularities, The case was
referred to a committee OF inquiry. Tho case
Of Rev, j. II. Butler was referred TO commit
tee Of investigation. Tho charge in this case is
NAL administration. Rev. sPhllip Browns
case was referred to committee Of inyes-
tiguton for refusing to so to his work,
aud the case of Rev A. Ford was also
referred to n committee of investigation. The
conference at 1910 o'clock adjourned. with
bencdictou by Professor j, Emery Round.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
The Lewis WIN Cnnanlrncr.

TRENTON, N. j., March Ain the Lewis
will case to-day Frank Ward Allison testified
that on account of family trouble ho had
gono under the name of Frank Ward; knew
Mrs. Lewis since May or Juno, 1877; did not
know Joseph L. Lewis This witness denied
in toto the testimony Of Mrs. Lewis concern
ing her connection with this conspiracy, but
admitted his having boarded at her house
and afterward having gone to see her with
reference to her health; took no interest in
her case; never spoke to Sacia or Doctor
Parks about tho case; carried letters from
Mrs. Lewis 10 Doctor Parks.
Andrew ]. Parks was then sworn: Ito tes-
titled that the reason he inquired about Lewis
was, that ho wanted to write n sketch of his
life; wrote twcnty or thirty pages aud read
them to Benson. The witness denied any
knowledge of tho widow, tho WILL or the gift
to tho Government; saw in the papers that
a miser had died, and conceived the idea of
writing an account of him; took diagram of
his house; 1t was an old landmark and yet he
had never known anything about il before
tho death of Lewis. lie admitted that Mrs.
LOWS had spoken to him about her caso when
10 called ON her personally; fully believed that
she was the widow of the deceased millionaire,
and had interested himself in her case at her
suggestion; never gave her any instructions as
to what she should say to hor counsel. Ho
admitted having given her description of
Lewis-his habits. eccontriCities, dress, otc-
but said all Mrs. LOWS story is pure fiction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, March AT tho
morning session of tho twelfth day Of the
Bucholz trial, Stark, the detective, resumed
his story. The witness said he told Bucholz that
ii was difficult for him TO 60 in search of tho
money at Warnings place on account of his being
closely watched; Bucholz seemed downhcarted
Mt this and said he sorry he could not get it,;
that it might be used to buy up the jury with
Bucholz told him that be did not expect he
would be arrested, or he would have placed
tho pocketbook where it would not have been
found; he also told tho witness that If he
should 60 on tho stand to testify against him
ho would commit suicide by jumping
from the upper corridor of tho Jail.
Bucho!z said hc would give tho wit.
ness $4,000 as his share of the
money If he should get out, and together they
would then so to Australia. On being cross.
examined the witness said he received his in
structions regarding tho working up of this
case from Mr.. Pinkerton, to whom ho made
his reports; he entered tho case impartially
and gained the confidence of Bucholz witness
said that Bucbola told him he thought Mt one
timP he would returp the money or q portion
OF It to Schull's estate. The cross examination
was short and brought out nothing important
The State rested its oase and tho defense
opened with the examination OF witnesses.
Nothing of Importance was elected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
Fall Riyer labor Matters.

FALL RIVER, MASS. March AT meet.
ing of the Board Of Trade this afternoon il
was decided to increase the wages of all opera
tives in the city ten per cent, the increased
rate to take effect April /. This is IN addition
to tho advance of fifteen por cent. granted on
January 1. This action was entirely volun-
tary on the part Of the manufacturers, they
not having been asked for an increase OF
wages except by tho spinners. Tho news of
the advance spread rapidly throughout the
city and was received with joy by traders and
a majority Of the operatives. Tho advance,
however, does not seem to be satisfactory to
the spiuners, who few days ago asked for
was held tonight, whore resolutions were
adopted that, IN view of the extraordinary
profits now being derived from cotton manu-
featuring, petition be forwarded to
each corporation presenting our claim
to a share therein; that Populations be ap.
pointed from each mill TO wait upon their
employers fora definite answer to our petition
ON or before March 12, and that in the M can
time the secretary be authorized 20 communi-
cate with all branches Of tho international
Labor Union, and to the trades throughout
the country who so generously supported us
during the strike of last year in order Ia
ascertain their financial condition, and what
amount of support could be rendered if needed
that a committee of five DO appointed to in.
vcstigato the circumstances and financial con
dtion of members employed in the various
mills; also that it be left to their discretion to
namo tho mills in which the spinners shall
bo authorized TO strike work if the answers to
our petition are unfavorable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
olnoInnatrs Music House Row.

CiNciNNATT, March 4-Tho committee of
the board of directors of tho College of Music
have sent their reply to Theodore Thomas
lettcr demanding certain changes in tho man.
ogoment. It's contents are not yet made pub
lic, but II Is understood that IL Is not com
planco with Mr.. Thomas' wishes in full. lie
saih yesterday if the answer was unfavorablo
hc would resign his position at once.
CINCINNATI, March 4.-Mr Thomas admit
ted having received u letter from the special
committee eighteen pages In length. He says
he has not yet carefully considered it, aud
will give no statement of its contents. He
thinks, however, that Ii Ia not favorable 10
him, and that there is little prospect Of n set.
tloment. He expects to aot decidedly tomor:
row, and tho chances now are that lie VIII
speedily return to New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
Amended Patent Rnles.

The accumulation of models iu the Patent
Office requiring largo amount Of space for stor.
age, large proportion Of them wholly unneces.
sary ana useless for any purpose connected with
the patent, has led the Commissioner of Patents
to modify Rules 30, 81 aud 55, go as to require
applications when filed to comprise the petition,
specification, oath and drawing and the model
orspecfcation when required, and tho first fec
of Sl5, aud no application will be placed upon
the illos until all its parts except the model or
specimen arc received. Preliminary exam
inations will be made to determine whether
models are required in particular cases, aud
models will not be admitted until certificate
OF tho primary examiner. that 1t is necessary
Is filed. When a model is required and Ger,
tifcato to that effect fled the examination
will then be suspended until the model be
filed. An appeal from decision that model
is not required may be taken to the Commits.
sioner in person.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
A Word About the Police.

GENNING s, -. u, MalCh ., lSSO.
To tie Editor of The National ReDablican
If Congress will do nothing else IL should pro
vide without delay for an Increase Of our police
force.
SIR: This clipping from your paper of TIL,
morning sounds n timely warning TO the Com
gress of the UUited States. to which all good
citizens must aud will say Amen. And in ad.
dition, take this opportunity 10 call the at
tention of the Commissioners of this District
to the fact also, that they, If they Will, can
givo the people here in the District OF Coum.
bis more security In their lives and property
than they havo at the present time by com.
polling each and every officer of tho MetrOpOl.
itan force to patrol his beat, aud especially at
night; but | wish it understood distinctly
that it is not my purpose to cast any reilec.
tiOn on tho police force of tho District
generally, for | believe that as rule We
hAvo model force; but | call your at
tention TO the exceptions, or ut least Que OF
them. His name is William Alden and his
patrol is Bennings, ID. O., at tho present time.
He is the only officer on duty here at night,
but, instead Of patrollng his Leat as good and
faithful officer, you Gun find him almost any
night sitting aud laughing around IN tho
store, hall or wRiting.room oftho Baltimore &
Potomac Railroad Company, at this station. /
an alsD informed by ono OF tho citizens hero
that hO has been In tho habit OF pitching coins
and generally taking part In games Of chance
during the hours he should devote TO the pro-
lection Of citizens property, etc. Now from
my own knowledge aud observation, all that
any evil'di-posed person need do is to locate
said Alden in any Of these places, aud then go
and commit whatever deprcdHtion thoy
choose. As far rs he Is concerned, in proof
OF II, submit u diary kept OF his movements,
for your inspection;
Dates, with timo when Alden was OF pa.
trol--Nlay 22 1870, in Liberty Hall at night
for about three hours continuously january
/, 1880 in a store from about 10 p. nj. until
1880 p, M; January 10, IN store about one
hour; January 10, in hall about one hour
February II, standing in tho waiting.room
OF the Baltimore aud Potomac depot, nt Ben.
niug's, d. e.. March l, in a store for some
time.
All to the detrimeut of lives and property
of tho residents of this place, aud against the
good government OF tho Metropolitan police
force of tho District Of Columbia
Yours truly, MATTHIAS II. HUNTER,
Bennings, ID. o.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
POLITICAL MATTERS.
The National Greenbackers at st.
Louis.
Brick Pomeroy Master of Ceremonies-A
Coalition Proposed-Much Dissatisfac-
ton Manifested - Indiana Dele
gates TO the Chicago Couven-
tion - ESntucky Deno-
cratic Convention.
Drlok pomoro,,4 ConventIou.

ST. LoUIs, March A.-The National Union
Greenbaok Labor Convention met ut Masonic
Hall nt noon to-day, and was called to order
by Hugo Prcyer, of Ohio, secretary of he
National Executive COmmit+ee Twenty
States are represented by about go delegates.
Lafayette Chisloy, of New Hampshire, was
made temporary chairman. A committee on
credentials was appointed and tho convention
took recess until p. III.
The convention rcassombled at o'clock
Hugh Preyer In speech stated that this
wing of tho party had now nearly 10000 clubs
IN good working order, aud claimed 2,000000
GreenbacB voters In the country. The chair.
man Of the committee on credentials reported
2l2 delegates present from PGnnsvlvnnin,
Now Hampshire, Arkansas, West Virginia,
Georgia Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa kentucky. Missis-
sippi, Texas Kansas, Nebraska. Missouri,
Rhode Island, Tennessee Colorado aud Now
York. A committee on permanent orgauizl-
tion was appointed, and during the absence of
that committee NJ. VI. Pomoroy addressed the
convention. lie brought on tho platform q
iinely-cXcCuted painting Of tho American flag,
across the stripes of which was painted largo
fac-simile ofa one dollar groenback note pierced
by bayOnot. This brought tho convention to
its feet, and there WAS boisterOus cheering
and waving OF hats for several minutes.
Mr.. Pomoroy then dwelt upon tho merits of
tho groenback and rccaptulRted tho history Of
the party, Ginally announcing his Intention of
resigning his position as organizer. He urged
the convention to prosecute the work before
them vigorously, aud TO place only active,
earnest men In position in the clubs, and to
nominate candidates who Uould carry their
banner, if not to victory to place wcll to tho
fiOnt. Ralph l.. Hoyt, Of South Bend, Ind,
was chosen permanent president. On assun-
ing the chair Mr.. Hnyt made u brief but ridi.
cal speech. Committees on resolutions, etc.
were then appointed. Mr.. London, OF
Missouri, representing twenty-thrce Green.
back editors delegates to the conyen-
tion, desired to read letter opposing
all division and schisms in the party
and recommending IN adjournment OF tho
convention to Chicago on June .; that con-
ference with tho National Grcenback Labor
Convention, which assemblies there OH that
day, may be invited, with view of uniting
the whole party in one convention. This mot
with great opposition, and the chair ruled that
tho letter could not be read without suspen-
sion of the rues.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
Rnnna.lnhIs snnkcrrcnre olnh.

Tho parlors of the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
g. II. Torrey, No, lI22 CUrcuran street, wers
filled last evening with tho friends Of tho
Round'Table Shakespeare Club, when "Tho
Merchant OF Venice" was read. Tho play was
cast rs follows: Portia, Miss Marguerite Sax.
ton; Jessiea, Miss Reue TIplett; Naisyd, Mrs.
Robinson; DuEe Of Venice, Dr.. Taylor Shyiock,
DR., Murphy AniopiO, Mr. ). 4. Kirk; Bo,sGHio.
Mr.. A. A, Brooke; GIoiIno, DR.. Frank Howe;
Lorenzo, Mr.. Il. L. Townsend; SoitniO, Captain
j, z. Walker; SaIriaO aud Oh G0bJD DR.. Tay-
lor; Ld,meelOt G0bbo Captain Rogers. The
reading gave great pleasure to the guests OF
the evening, mud Miss SaXton was warmly ap.
plNudod for the Interpretation of her
role. At the conclusion Of tho play Ms.
Hazard performed piano solo, as also
did Miss Minnie Flynn. MIS-. Flor
ence Leach gave tho humorous recitation
.'Frlar Phlip;" Mr.. l.. Z. Seibold sang Lights
far cut Mt sea-" accompanied by DR.. Howe on
tho piano, and rs an encore he gave 'rar's
Farewell;' Captain Rogers read "Father PhiPs
Collection" ANA Miss Ssxton reciled The
Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight" Ia a man.
ncr that did credit to her genus.
voto Of thanks was presented by tho
Round.Table Club to tho host and hostess Of
tho occasion for the kind hospitality they had
exhibited toward the club and its numerous
friends,
Among those present were ex-senator
Brown, of Toledo, Ohio; John s. Rich, Miss
Lille Bull, of Mobile Ala; Miss Thomas OF
Philadelphia; Mrs. Sullivan and Miss Flor
ougo Sullivan, Professor Cougdcu, Dr. o. ID.
| Ambrose, Mr.. aud Mrs. Duckett, Dr. aud Mrs.
Tabor, Mr. and Mrs. Hazard, Rev, Dr. G. w.
Donison and Mrs. Denisom En- IL. Tabor, Mrs.
Stage, Mr.. pettingale, Miss Lulu Waters, Miss
Julia 4. Darrell, Mr., and Mrs. L0vis Misc
Blake MI and MIS-, Killy, Dr. j. W. Mclean
aud others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
1HE RUSSHlN SOCLiLISTS.
The wouid.be A ASSASSIN of General Meiils

The Would be Assassin Of General MelikOnf.
LONDON March A Vienna dispatch ia
the Daily Telegraph says: General Meikol
has been summoned by revolutionary com
mittee to abandon his post rs Chief'Uf the Su,
prcme Executive Commission within week
The person who attempted 10 assassiuato Gen.
cral Melikof yesterday is small, insignificant
looking man with Jewish features. His cloth.
ing Is superior to his own appearance, which
is altogether peculiar. He Is of different tyne
from tho assGsSins SalOvief and Mirski. lie
is more like stupid tool than a desperate
anarchist. His vacant, scmi'idioio laugh
when spoken to gave ths impression that he
had been made tipsy aud bribed or persuaded
TO shoot General Melkotf Great Mors
kara street Is a fashionable promenade q,
the time of the shooting, so that the assassin
was able to approach within yard OF General
Mclikotf without causing suspicion. Tho bull
let passed. through the Generals = cloak and coat
over the right hip and out at the back without
touching his body. The man was Immediately
placed in carriage aud driven 10 the fortress
MlOdetsky said at his trial that General Nell,
kotf would be killed by some OF his comrades
that, although his own attCmpt had failed, Il
second, and, If necessary, third attempt
would be made.
LONDON, March 5.--The Times Berlin dis.
patch says: MlOde,sky was arrested u week
ago on suspicion Of being connected with DO.
litiGal intrguos, but was discharged for lack
OF evidence.
The News St, Petersburg dispatch says
MlodetslSy, after judgment was pronounced
against him, stated that he was arrested in st.
Petersburg iu 1879, aud departed to Insk, but
escaped, When hs heard his party was pre-.
pairing revolution for tho 2d OF March, he
resolved to go to ST. Petersburg, Having
heard Of General Melikoh's appointment, tho
revolui iOnists ordered that nothing be done
on tho "a instant Bat tho postponomemt OF
tho revolution preventing him from getting
money, he resolved to kill General MeikoF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

The ubCommitteo Of tho House Approprla-
tionB Committee, which has been engaged for
some weeks past in investigating the Star.
route service. held meeting yesterday for
tho purpose of examining Mr.. Monroe Sales
bury relative to certain statements made by
him before q Senate Committee to the effect
that the recent passage of tho Star Service
Deficiency bill by the House had been ac.
complishcd through undue Influences and
without giving the firm of contractors, OF
which ho is q member. nu opportunity to be
heard by the House Committee, and that the
aid of certinn newspaper correspondents by
whom the contractors refused to be black
mailed had contributed to pass tho bill.
On being questioned by Representatives
Blackburn, Blount and others, Mr.. Salisbury
stated that he had no personal knowledge of
any newspaper combination or Of any inn
proper influences having operated to secure
tho passngc of tho bill lilo further admitted
that tho only foundation hc could give for his
illusions to blackmniling was that Mr.. Rec
side, contractor had told him ho had better
SEQ certain newspaper correspondent. He
further testified that he had no knowledge
whatever of a contractors ring or Conbind-
tion, and that he had never contributed dol
lar to form or sustain one. He admitted that
ho had paid $4,000 to his Washington at
tornoy during tho past year. but that it was
for legitimate services.
At tho conclusion of his examination Mr.
Reeside was called, aud sworo that it was Mr..
Salisbury who nado tho suggestion to him
that they had better go aud see tho news
paper man !; that lie (Rceside) had never sug-
gcsted or thought of It. The examination
will be continued to-day.