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THE PHoroPRoNE.

The latest development of Professor
Graham Bells ingenuity is the photophone.
1t has been referred to before, but Apple
toms Journal gives further description.
One of the elementary bodies named sele-
mum, and allied to sulphur, is known to
undergo certain changes in its molecular
structure when light falls upon it. These
changes cause the very high resistance it
offers to the passage of an electric current
to vary slightly, and this curious effect,
hitherto believed to be unique, has lately
been the subject of investigation by vari-
GUS English physicists. 1t occurred to
several that this substance might be en-
ployed as sort of telephone, beam of
light being used to replace the conducting
wires of the usual forms OF these instru-
ments. Professor Graham Bell, the dis
coverer of the telephone, to whom, among
others, this idea occurred, has had the
good fortune to throw that thought into
practical shape. A mirror, from which is
reflected powerful beam of light, may be
caused to vibrate by means of the voice.
These vibrations toss the beam of light
slightly to and fro, and this vibrating beam
falls upon a selenium receiver through
which an electric current is passing,
thereby creating slight variations in the
resistances the current encounters. These
tiny variations in electric resistance can be
detected and rendered audible by that
wonderfully sensitive little instrument,
the Bell telephone. This was the concep-
ton which led Professor Bell to announce,
in lecture delivered before the Royal In
stitution so long ago as 1873, the ''.possi-
bility of hearing a shadow fall upon a
piece of selenium" Within the last few
months he has succeeded in putting this
into practical execution. In the artlcu-
lating photophone q beam of light, derived
either from an artificial source or from the
sun, is thrown by mirror to the trans
mitter, which is a small disc of sllvered
glass, with a tube and mouthpiece attached.
The beam of light reflected from the trans
mitter is focused as nearly as possible upon
the distant receiver. When, therefore,
words are spoken into the mouthpiece, the
disk becomes agitated, alters slightly in
shape, and, therefore, in its focal length,
and thus affects the receiving-station by
throwing upon it greater or less amount
OF light, according as the beam Is IN or out
of focus. II absolutely accurate adjust
ment were possible, and all disturbing
elements could be eliminated, the varying
amount of illumination received at the
distant end would wholly depend upon the
variations in sound at the transmitting
end, and an exact reproduction of the
original sounds would be obtained. This
we cannot expect yet, but the results al.
ready obtained lead one to hope that in
time even this may be achieved.
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WA. GuTTENRERGER,

IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER AND MA
i chinist, Front and n streets. Manufacturer OF
Guttenberger's Horse Powers, Patent Ground Roller
snd Clog Crusher and Barley Mills All kinds of
Hydraulic Pipes. For sale, Three Miller Pat mt Hay
Presses ja3l4plm
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Dr. USsARs LIQUOR ANrIDoTR carefully prepared
Of the best Quill Bark by NJ S. Hammer, druggist
Sacramento. (The celebrated cure for drunkenness
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J. DRIsoOb.
DOT. AI,Ex. NELSON. }. DRisCoL
Ennr- NEiEanN L co.

svNIoN FoUNDRY-IRON AND BRASS
Founders and Machinists, Front street. be-
sggeen and o. Castings and Machinery OF every
description made TO order JaZ4'4plm
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LANES MCGUIRE,

MANUFACTURER OF IRON DOORS, SHUT.
jSE tiers, Ratings, Gratings, House-work and
Blscksnithing in general No. las X street, between
Fifth and Sixth second-na Doors for salo
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5. sOLON MOLL.

a TToRNEY AND CoUNsELOR-AT-LAw,
a CORNER SIXTH AND STREETS, SACRAMENTO,
Cal ia30 4plm
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OHARLEs T. JONES AND ED. NJ. MARTIN,
I Attorneys.at-L Law and Notaries Public, have
removed their Office to No. 607 1 street, between
sixth and Seventh ja244plm
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a TTORNEYS- AT.LAw, WILL PRACTICE IN
"A Federal and State Courts Of California and
Nevada. Office Capital Bank Building, corner
Fourth and ] streets ia2S 4plm-
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f, Z. RglLENGs = co.,

IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS
4 in Fine Brandies, Wines and Liquors. Agents
for Dr. Jaffe's Celebrated Cinchon& Bitters also,
agents for Litton Springs Setter Water, sonoma
county California. No. III street, between FOURTH
spd fifth ja25-4plm
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HAMMERS GLYcERoLE OF Tar, for coughs and
colds, contains no opates astringents. The best
: preparation out for children.
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W. a. HusmsoN, N. D..

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office, southwest corner of Seventh and
streets in Bry e's new building, Up stairs. Resi-
1ance, southeast corner Of Seventh and streets,
Sacramento Office hours to and 8 to 8 p. N.
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I. O. BEATTY. ". Il. BEATTY. ADAM BEATTY.
REALTY. BEATTY Il BEATTY,

OFFICE "a STREET.-oFFICE HOURS
y A " and 1890 to- ja2e-t
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FeR THE COUGHS AND COLDS now prevail
ing, Hammers Glycerole of Tar is 3 specific.
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FURNITURE, BEDDING. ETC
BLACK DIAMOND COAL
AND SCREENINGS.

TIVE ABOVE WELL KNOWN SUPERIOR
Il MONTE DIABLo COAL, the most economical
that can be used for st for sale in lots to suit
at Black Diamond Landing, Contra Costa county
and at the office Of the Company, southeast corne
Of Folsom and Spear streets, San Francisco.
P. b. CORNWALL,
fel6-t President B. D. C. H. Co
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GROVE L. JOHNSON,


a TTCRNEY AT LAW-oFFICE, FIFTH ST,
a between l and ]. Residence, No. 207
Street between Seventh and Eighth. d10-Splm
REMOVAL.
DR. NIXON HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE TO
the new building joining his residence on NJ
street. between Ninth and Tenth, No. 9lS. viii
visit the Railroad Hospital daily at $3.50 A. Office
hours-s to AN; to 3 P. N, and evenings d11-lm
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In closing his remarks upon the death of
John w. Dwinelle, James Mem. Shafter
gave speech to a sentiment it will be hard
to forget '' In thinking of our dead COM
panions we gather our garments about US
and guard our footsteps, for we feel we are
treading upon graves" The long and loud
peal of thunder, like the hurting of worlds
through space, was a solemn thing last
night to some of us, and the dogs in the
back yards held their noses skyward and
howled in terror. We are like the
boy who preferred to take his
medicine when some one held
his nose, because he was used to that way.
We don't care for earthquakes in the air,
therefore, because we are accustomed to
them in another style. Nevertheless, we
are as fraid of an earthquake done in any
style as though it were ghost. | have
seen men six feet nigh and correspondingly
wide grow pale and get blue around the
mouth at an earthquake. There is nothing
else under the heavens that can so make
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10
The Veto.

We publish on our fourth page the mes
sage of the President vetoing the Funding
Bill passed by the Democratic Congress in
the closing hour of its existence. 1t is for
tunate for the country that Republican
Executive was in place to arrest the mis-
chevous effects of legislation, affecting SO
intimately and seriously the business inter-
ests of the nation, and indeed compromis-
ing the character of the government. 1t is
common, and is regarded as popular to decry
the National Banks as monopolies, and to
stigmatize them as enemies Of the people,
entitled to but little consideration when
their rights are involved in legislation. This
does very well for the hastings and The
mouthings of superficial ranters. But it is
not the view taken Of the system by states
men and thoughtful business men. The late
President very clearly shows this and ar
rays his defence in such forceful arguments
as to command the respect of even those
whose partizan zeal overleaps their judy
ment and makes secondary their duty to
the country. The message is a perspicuous
presentation Of the mischievous character
of the bill it assails, and clearly demon
strates that its enactment into law would
not only be a direct and paipable violation
of the obligations of the government, but
the means offearfully disturbing the bust
ness of the country. To its reading we in
vite the attention of the public, satisfied that
it will convey additional evidence of the
utter unfitness of the Democratic party to
manage the affairs of a great and growing
nation like this.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

The newspapers are giving prominence to
Hon. Ed. Mcpherson, in connection with
the position of Assistant Post Master Gen.
eral. Very few men are better qualified
for the duties of that Office. Mr.. McPher.
son is a gentleman of rare executive abili-
ty and thoroughly familiar with the work
ines of the government in all of its depart
ments. Should the appointment be given
him it will only be temporary, for the next
Congress- will almost certainly call him to
the clerkship Of that body, position more
desirable than the Assistant Post Master
Generals, apd one in which he has had
49,. o>v,eriASce.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

The Washington Republican has shown
unusual newspaper enterprise, in giving the
public full account of every phase of the
Inauguration ceremonies and incidents at.
tending. Each day an eight page issue, la
dened with interesting and instructive
reading, and displaying great ability in it's
preparation, has been furnished, equal to
any publication in the country. The Re
publican deserves great credit for its enter
prise and the admirable taste which has
presided over it's labors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10
MOUNTAIN HILL, FLUvANNA Co., VI


February 10Th, 1881.
The Republican County Committee met to-day at
70 O'Clock NJ, to consider the well being Of the Re-
publican Mr.. John L. Harris, of SEQ tsville,
Albemare county, was extended special invitation
to meet the committee, and many others were 1nvi-
ted to meet with the committee. Among them DEM
ocrats, funderS Tor debt-payers) and Democrat he
adjusters, At O'Clock the Committee requested that
Mr., Harris should at once take the floor and make
known the object of the meeting. Mr. Harris ASKED
If any one but the Committee were to OF sPeh
Finding that no one would speak reply Mr.. Har-
rs took the stand After speaking some length he
offered the following resou lions, Whcn, ltei great
excitement and confusion were adoPsea WIN VIII oa a
clared that the Republican party IN virginia WAS
drowning party: ,, ,,,,,
car County Committee of Fluvanna county, Va, do
recommend to the Republican voters OF this county
to up Republicans and work Tor the good Of
the Republican party, and not for the Democratic
party, Thatw we Republicans owe neither of the
Democratic parties, Funder or juster thing
Cd That we accept General WINS G. W1ckham as
our leader Virginia, and we heartily endorse his
among Republicans in the State
Sd That any member OF this Committee who is
known to act in concert with either of the Demo-
cratic partes Funder or Re-adIustef, shall at once
vacate his seat member of the Committee, and
Republican be elected instead.
4th, That each member Of this committee make
himself committee of one from this time until his
membership expires, to work to advance the Re-
publican cause in Virginia.
5tb, That we as Republicans, shall not work for
supremacy in re-adjusting the State debt, but will
work for supremacy In human rights.
9Th, That we ask the Republicans in the State of
Virginia to meet in convention and adopt platform
to settle Virg1nia's debt.
It'll, That the proceedings of this Committee be
sent to the VALLEY vIRGINIAN for publication.
On motion Of Mr. Charles Endless the Committee
adjourned to meet again the 4th of March.
All the committee not In attendance. The
following are the names of those who were present
Charles Endless, J. A. Jackson,
Jacob Jones, George smith,
Charles w. Diggs, William Massie,
John Williams Ned. Carbon,
Washington Wilkerson, Henry Jackson,
Isaac Lucas, w. J. Barbour.
John 8. Stanton,
John s. STANTON, Secretary. s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

After the reading Of the Senate Journal
on the 7th, Senator-elect Malone, of Va,
escorted by Senator j. W Johnston, adj
vanced to the Vice-President's desk and
was sworn in, subscribing to the modified
oath, and taking his seat on the Republican
side. An invitation was extended to Sena-
tor Malone to attend the Democratic eau
Gus. but the messenger sent for that pur-
pose returned and reported that he could
not be found.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

The announcement of Gen. Garfeld's Cab
met has been well received all over the coun.
try, The Democratic papers of the South
particularly, have been very considerate and
complimentary In noticing the earnest pur-
pose to give to the country safe, conserve
tive and yet firm Republican administration,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

The President and Mrs. Garfield attended
the Christian Church in Washington on
Sunday last. A very large number of per-
sons were present, and as the church will
seat not more than three hundred persons,
many of them had to remain outside or
leave. A new church is to be erected with
seating capacity equal to the growing i'm
portance OF that denomination in the Capt.
to1 r;tr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

Samuel B. Witt, has been appointed Com
monwealths Attorney tor the City of Rich
mond, in place of George D. Wise, elected to
Congress
The question of an extra session of Congress
is being discussed in Washington pro and con.
There is nothing determined about it yet.
Gen. Malone and Senator David Davis both
refused to go into either the Democratic or Re.
publican caucus. ssaEI.s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

The train on the Baltimore & Potomac Rail
road, on which ex-President Hayes and his
family and friends left Washington on the
evening of the 9th, met in collision few miles
from Baltimore train consisting of two en-.
gines and seven empty passenger cars going
South Two men, J. Wyman Young, of Sha-
moka, Penn, and John Oliver, the baggage:
master, were killed, and twenty persons-elev-
en- passengers and nine trainmen-were injur-
ed, some of them, it is thought, fatally. The
engine and several of the cars were wrecked
The chair in which the ex-President was sit
ting was thrown several feet forward, but
neither he nor Mrs. Hayes was injured.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

There are several more cases of small poS
in Huntington, W. Va. We noticed several
weeks ago the death of Mr.. Williamson, OF
Philadelphia, in that place, from the dis
ease. Last week, young colored man
named Marcellus Fry, a sleeping car porter
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, was
taken with the disease and his life is
despaired Of Later, a neice of the pro.
prietor of the Merchants Hotel was
reported to be down with it. The board
ers all left the premises, the Hotel was
closed, and the grounds enclosed. Consid.
cradle excitement prevailed, and the neigh
boring towns had quarantined against Hun
tington.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

1t is stated that Hon. w. E. Chandler, Of
New Hampshire, will be appointed Assis,
tant Secretary of State. Mr.. Chandler Is a
warm personal and political friend of Mr..
Blaine. gentleman of ability, varied ae-
quirements and q stalwart Republican.
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Republican Meetings.
LYNcHBURG, VA, February ast

LYNCHBURG, VA, FEBRUARY 2Sth, 1881.
Editors Valleg Virgiaiam-Please correct, for the
Information Of Republicans of the State, the
ment published In the Wing of this date signed *,
purporting to be report of the proceedings of a
meeting at M1llers Hall in this city, the 23rd u
stating that 1t composed Of Republicans of Lunch
burg. No Republicans of this city have held meet
ing, and Republicans have been elected from this
city delegates to any convention at Petersburg or
elsewhere; the persons therein named as partici-
pants or delegates not part or in sympathy
with the Republicans of this city, who voted for Gen.
Garfield and who hold allegiance to the Republican
party of Virginia and the National Republican party
The persons holding the meetings at Millers Hall,
and electing delegates to Petersburg, is nucleus,
around which organized in 1862 the true Repub-
licd colored Club, of this city, and voted for Walker
for Governor. The same men came to the surface in
1872, with headquarters in the 'V1rgnian building,
and called themselves the reeley Club, eolored, of
Lynchburg and in 1876 it was the "TiIden Club
colored and in 1880 1t the SsMahone Hancock Re-
adj ulster Club, and cast twenty -four (24) votes.
Very Respectfully,
JACK AVERETT.
Below is complete list OF the Republican Execu-
tive Committee, and you will from that that
Of the Committee had anything to do with it,
1ST WARDS. F. Kelso, r. A. Perkin, cambridge
Minis.
I'D WARD.-Peyton Galloway, H. Howard, Marshall
Perry.
Sd WARD Henry Edwards, Jack Averett, W A.
Blake, Daniel Norvell.
J.F. WILSON, Chairman.
PAUL E. AvERETT, Secretary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

TRUSTEES SALE OF
L PERSONAL PROPERTY.
In obedience to the provisions of deed of trust
executed to me by j. Lewis Undertake, will, on
SATURDAY, MARCH Goth, 1881,
at IL o'clock, the premises of said Ttmberlake of
fer at public sale all the mills and apparatus now
held by said Tfmberlake for the purpose of manu-
featuring tobacco, consisting of
SIX MILLS,
two 12inch, one II inch one inch one inch, and
pocket piece all of the above in good ORDER and
four other mills not in equal order; Hydraulic
Pump, with all fixtures complete, with all of the ap
aratus used by said Undertake in the manufacture
of tobacco.
TERMS CASH-unless satisfactory arrangement
can be made with parties interested to sell on time
D. S. YOUNG,
mar 10-3t Trustee.
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CLAIM AGENCY

GtLAIM AGENCY.
The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
of the city Of Staunton and counties Of Augusta,
Rockingham and Highland that he has opened
office in Staunton for the collection of claims. His
long experience Constable and Deputy Sheriff
enables him to promise prompt collections and re-
turns. He may be found at the LAW OFFICE OF A.C.
GORDON, ESQ, on Court House Alley, or In his alb
sence, Mr.. Gordon authorized to receipt for any
claims left with him. All claims which 1t Is found
necessary to bring suit will be turned over to re-
liable attorney.
VIM. A. REED.
REFERENCES VIM. A. Burnett, Clerk of County
Court of Augusta; Samuel Paul, Treasurer Augusta
county; John W. Arbogast, Sheriff Highland county,.
Hon. John E. Massey, lst AUDITOR John A. English,
Baltimore Md. DR.. K. s. Hamilton, Supt. Stauntons
City Schools; Hon. John Paul, Harrisonburg; Thos-
A. Bledsoe, Cashier National Valley Bank.
10
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

Col j. S. Mosby is prominently spoken Of
as the next Republican Candidate for Gov.
ernor of Virginia. 1t is thought by many
that inasmuch ds he has not antagonized eth.
er wing of the party on the debt question
the entire strength of the organization could
unite on him better than upon any one else thai
could be rum He is man Of great energy
and talent and would make ringing campaign
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

The presence of Gen. Hancock to witness
the inauguration of his successful competitor
for the Presidency, was graceful thing, and
did the General more credit than any act GER
tainly of his political life.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

Mr.. W. H. Barley, a native of Rocking.
ham county, and well known throughout the
Valley, died from the effects of injuries re-
ceiyed in a railroad accident in Texas, some
weeks ago, on the s7th ult., in Alexdndria, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

The Bill apportioning representation in
Congress, under the recent census, which
last hours of its session, was not acted on
in the Senate, and consequently failed to
become law. 1t gave 319 members, and
to Virginia ten, an increase of one. The
net increase in North and South was thir.
teen for each. The matter will lie over un.
til the next Congress assemblies.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

All along Pennsylvania Avenue seats were
erected Tor the accommodation of sight-seers
on the occasion of the Inauguration process
sion. Many of them were unoccupied by rea-
son of the incement weather
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

When President Garfield kissed the open
Bible upon taking the oath, some one is said
to have stepped forward to see upon what
portion his lips had rested. 1t was the 21st
chapter of Proverbs and the verses he kissed
were these: every way of a man is right in
his own eyes, but the Lord pondereth the
hearts,. ITO do justice and judgment is
more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

Mr.. Frank Carson, a we'll known citizen
of Orange County, Va, and the owner OF
Montpelier, the home Of President Ma6i-
son, died last week, after brief illness of
pneumonia, aged 50 years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

Mr.. j. T. Keesee. clerk in the National
Bank of Richmond, Va, has been discov-
cred to be defaulter to the amount of $685.
900. His sureties have made up most of the
amount, and the Bank will not lose more
than few hundred dollars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

"ANTED-A PARTNER in a first class Country
w Store with capital of $780, where a bust
ness can be done from $4,000 to $4,000 year
Address, w.,
mar III VALLEY VIRGINIAN ONCE
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NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs.
EoR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

have large, fine brood COW of good blood, now
nearly dry, which will sell at reasonable price or
exchange for a fresh COW on favorable terms Apply
at once. S. NJ. YOST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

An opinion was delivered by Justice Mil.
Hallett-Kilbourne case against the Speaker
and Sergeant at Arms OF the House of Rep.
resentatives and others. Kilbourne was
imprisoned for contempt in refusing to tes-
tify before House committee in the inves.
tlgation OF the District real estate pool
The opinion states that the Speaker of the
House has no authority under the Constitu-
ton to imprison a citizen for contempt
but the action for damages against the
Speaker and other members of the House
fails, as they were acting under a resolu-
ton OF that body. In the action against
the Sergeant at Arms, the case is remanded
for new trial.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-10

DIBBoNSl RIBBONS!l RIBBONsuI
Asplendtd assortment in eros Grain, Satin and
embroidered, at D. A. KAYSER'S.