davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1888-01-06
ELECTRICAL RESEARCHES.

showing How Morse Utilized he Expert
ments of n Century.
1t is the general belief that Professor
S. +. b. Morse was the inventor Of the
electric telegraph. On the contrary, he
was not the originator of the principle.
Researches were made in Leipsic by
Winkler in 1746, Watson in London and
LIE Monnier in Paris in 1747. These
electricians used FRACTIONAL electricity, and
while no practical results came from
their experiments the principle was clearly
established. The earliest successful tele-
graph was that of lie Sage in Geneva in
IVA. He constructed n machine with
twenty-four wires and was able to trans
init intelligence over short circuits.
About this time Lomond, n Frenchman,
also attained practical results, using q
single wire much after the method of Le
Sage. In 1898 Saliva constructed n
machine at Madrid from which he OBJ
tanned satisfactory results by using and
grouping q succession of electrical dis
charges by mean of an electrical spark.
Cavallo in 1897 and Ronaldo in 1916
tried transmitting intelligence over long
circuits by using impulses attained from
he discharge of Leyden jars, which
proved a failure. In the year 1903 Som
mering began experimenting with the
voltaic pile, and constructed a machine
consisting of q series of voltameters, in
which water was decomposed by the gal
vanic current. He proposed TO give sig
mails by the escape of gas from the glass
tubes of the voltameter. The slowness
of working this method was fatal to COM
mercial utility.
DIR. j. Redman Coke, of Philadelphia,
about this period, invented q system of
telegraphing by the decomposition of
metallic salts, which was taken up later
and practically worked out by Balm. In
1920 Oersted, of Copenhagen, discovered
n system of electromagnetic, and at
tempts were at once made to utilize it for
telegraphing. His plan was afterward
carried out by Richie and publicly cX-
hibited by Alexander, of Edinburgh.
Baron Schilling, of Cronstadt, next ex-
ecuted models of electrical machines, but
he died before his idea was practically
carried out. Gauss and Weber, of Got
tingen, made an attempt to carry out the
baron's idea in 1888, but practically they
made the machine one of their own.
They erected n line and Their associated
themselves with Professor Stienheil, of
Munich, who made it n writing telegraph
by using n perforated tape, much after
the II of the present automatic sys-
TENS. But in the early researches of
Gauss and Weber are still embodied all
the principles of the mirror galvanometer
used in cable telegraphy. 1t is well to
note that the researches of all these cele-
brated electricians were what called tc
the attention of Professor Morse the idea
of developing the system which has made
his name a household word, and has
caused the inventions of all foreign in
ventors who preceded him TO be thrown
into the junk box or relocated to the
musty shelves of continental museums.
New York Press.
, 1888-01-06

A correspondent of The British Mer-
camille Gazette, writing from Canton,
calls attention to the important trade
which might he done in candles with
that country. The candles most in de-
mand are of n red color, like ordinary
sealing wax. A trial might he made with
other colors, and blue would be suitable
in funeral ceremonies.
The article could be produced at a low
price, since the color is only on the sur
face-at least this is the case with Chi
nese candles. They ought to have a high
melting point, so that they may not gutter
when exposed to q current of air, or even
in ordinary circumstances.
Transparent as well as Opaque candles
would be suitable. 1t would be as well
to bear in mind that a slight strip of bam-
boo runs through the Chinese candles, the
lower extremity of which is inserted into
the socket of the candlestick Boston
Budget.
, 1888-01-06
LAMAR WIZ GET THERE.

Under the above heading the Chicago
Mail. a Republican paper discourses IN
the following manner; The opposition
to the confirmation of Senator Lamar
where opposition counts is peterins out.
The same strong reasons exists for reject
ing him and sending his name back TO the
president that were originally advanced,
but the club feeling in the north end of
the capital, denominated senatorial cour-
tesy," is too powerful to be overcome in
this instance. Senator Lamar served
many years in Congress, where he formed
friend ships which are useful to him now.
His senatorial frien Is are friends indeed.
In vain will homes; John Sherman Of
Ohio lift his voice in protcstation. In
vain will he marshal evidence to prove
che candidates d~isloyalty and incompc-
tencc. The gentleman from Mississippi
was once a senator of the United States.
In the Judgment of the Senate that fact
will outweigh all other considerations.
Fellowship in this select club fits any man
for any Office in the gilt of man. A Ger
tiicite of membership in the Senate is
all sufficient. The appointcc who can
produce this precious testimonial of char
acter need look no farther. He can rest
his case and feel certain OF the result"
, 1888-01-06

Beginning his SD year, NJ. Ferdinand
de Lesseps can look around and SEQ but
very few men of anything like equal
en-: ence who are us old as he. Tho
German emperor is 90; DIR. Dollinger is
SO; Moltke and Bancroft the historian
are each 81; Kossuth is 80, and Profess
sor Owen is SO; but it is not easy TO ex-
tend the list. Yet it is astonishing to
note the large number of living great
men who have passed the ordinary limit
Of human life. OF sovereigns, the pope
is 81, and King William, of the Neither
lands, is well on in his list year. OF
statesmen, Mr.. Gladstone is 10, Mr..
Bright is &c, Prince Bismarck is 70, NJ.
Jules Grevy is IA, NJ. Leon Say and NJ.
Leroyer are each II, Lord Selborne is 10
and Lord Granville is 10. OF generals,
MacMahon 10, Lebpf is 10 and Ba-
zaine and Cinldina arc each 70. OF
poets, Lord Tennyson is 10, Mr.. Brown
ing is 10 and DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes
is 7S. OF musicians, NJ. Verdi is 73. or
engineers, Lord Armstrong is II and Sir
John Hawkshaw is &c. OF painters,
Messonier is 72; and finally, OF showmen,
Barnum is n. Perhaps, however, NJ.
Chevreul, who is fairly started upon his
102d year, ought not to be omitted
London News.
, 1888-01-06

BILLY MADDEN, the slugger, who at
nne time was John l.. Sullivan trainer,
has written Il play called Round New
York" which has Just been produced in
New York with tremendous eclat. From
a literary standpoint it is said to be a
rather gorgeous drama in which Billy him
self figures as IL lover of very modern
stamp. In the course of the evening he
is given half a dozen opportunities to par
alyze his tellowmen by Qucensbury rules.
In one instance he is given n chance to
knock out a whole stage full OF heavy vii
lians and it is perhaps needless to remark
that he embraces the work with keen en-
thusiasm and attends to all the details with
professional ability which thrills the heart
of the gallery gods to the very core. 1t is
only necessary to add that Billy wins the
heart and hand ofthc peerless Miss Lizzy
O'Grady, the heroine of the play, and
that everything ends with an "oh-be joy
full flourish and Il bless you my chill
drcn," from the hesitating papa.
, 1888-01-06
THE HEART.

d: cannot win her, for our ways divide,
And we nrc far apart who once were near.
Through misty eyes / saw her go; hers clear,
Untroubled Us n summer sky, denied
A mirror for my thoughts; the waterside
On cloudy days outstretches deep and blank,
And doubles not the fern upon its bank.
So calm her face; and the drear world so wide.
Let be; hid somewhere In the dreaming cloud
That wrenthes loves altar, though but smol-
dering,
Amid the chilly ash some embers burn,
Whose touch can wake her dead heart from It's
shroud,
And, like the turning OF the magic ring,
Back to my side her wandering footsteps turn.
Henry Edward Bedford.
, 1888-01-06

\ THE Sundance Gazette, one of the best
edited weekly newspapers that reaches
this Office, has now passed into the hands
of George Il. Shawler, who for two years
has been part owner with NJ. w. Petit
grew, who started the paper, The Ga
zette is and always has been a fincncial
success. What is equally important, it is
no longer mugwumpish in its politics,
but a square toed shouter in the Demo
cratic fold. We wish the Gazette the
fullest measure Of success.
, 1888-01-06

Marie Roze addressed the pupils at the
Royal Academy of Music at Liverpool n
few days ago, after the mayor had pre-
sented certificates to those who had
passed the examination for entrance, and
said that no one better than an artist
knew the value of early training, and
that in looking into the past of her life
she recalled with the greatest gratitude
the efforts of those who first nodded her
ce.-Chicago News.
, 1888-01-06
CARLISLE AND RANDALL.

Speaker Carlisle has had q delicate and
tihcult task before him in the selection of
committees. Even ordinarily this labor
is hcdgcd in with difficulties which can be
measurably overcome only by deitncss, a
a deep insight into the lay of the land
and a cool head held in place by a tolera-
bly, rigid spinal column. On this occasion
much skillful work was required. Ran
dali, of Pennsylvania, leader of the house
and ex speaker, is an unqualified protec-
zionist. Carlisle strongly favors tariff re-
form, and the president has plainly stated
his own convictions on the subject Last
year Randall was chairman of the
committee oil appropriations, per-
haps the most important committee in
congress. Occupying such a place he
was in a position to cause endless annoy
ance were he so disposed. as he
might be on the subject of tariff
revision. His reappointment at the
head of this committee yesterday
seems to indicate that concessions have
been made on both sides, and that while
no extremely radical changes will be made
in existing tariffs, they will yet be OF a
nature to lessen the increasing treasury
surplus and pave the way for a more
sweeping measure next session.
The appointment. too, presagcs con-
tinued harmony in the party, and sets at
rest any possible question of success in
the presidential camnniRn next iall
, 1888-01-06

the post office last Monday evening, and
dropped it at the door. can get the same
by calling at the office. The Following is
a copy: Dear -; The rsa&en | didn't
laff when you lait at me IN the postofis
yesterday was because | he'd a bile on my
Ease and kant laff. If | laff she'll bust.
But l luv you, bile or no bile, laff or no
laff. Your loving -, till deth."
, 1888-01-06
PITH IN


lSt. Louis Globe-Democrat
The fact that two citizens of Missouri
have received handsome rewards for de-
feating IN attempted train robbery may be
said TO mark a new era in the history of
the state Heretofore Missourians have
been principally conspicuous in the way
of insuring the success OF such enter
prises.
, 1888-01-06

Impurities ofthe blood often cause great
annoyance at this season; Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla puriiies the blood, and cures all such
affections.
, 1888-01-06

Silk handkerchiefs and muffiers are the
evry thing for Christmas presents. | have
an elegant line of them. |. Greentrec.
, 1888-01-06
M MN0NA aaI sEsgL. h 4

Soother at hand. It is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
Pr Morphine, but gives the child natural
case from pain. Price rs cents. Sold by
DIR. W. N. Hunt
, 1888-01-06
A Cruel

ITHITIUtTpHId IIIHtN.I
The cruelest deception of the holiday
season.. and one calculated TO evoke mild
profanity on the part of the victim, was
originated this year. A paper sack is fiji
led with shavings, and a pair of turkeys
legs are then tied in the mouth of the sack
and the seductive fraud is sent TO the vic
tim.
, 1888-01-06

TFnIIAutTpHII IIHts.I
The man who meant to reform ncxtyear
means to do so still.
, 1888-01-06
A Letter for: Her Love

Monroe VIenn.J .DeInOcrat.I
The young lady who received a note at
, 1888-01-06
HOLLINGSWORTH HAY RA

FERGUSON ST CHEYENNE, WYo.
, 1888-01-06

Courtesy of Hyo. Ar
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
Charmed by a Snake.

A few days since. Giles Melton, farmer,
was out hunting in the woods near his house.
His dog ran on some distance ahead, and when
Mr.. Melton found him, ten minutes later, he
had been charmed by rattlesnake. The dog
was crouching down on the ground, whining
piteously and slowly creeping forward. AT
first Mr.. Melton did not see the snake, but
when his dog refused to notice him. he looked
in the direction the dog was slowly creeping,
he saw an immense rattlesnake'
coiled as if ready to strike,
and its glittering eyes fixed on the dog. Mr..
Melton did not at first comprehend the situa-
ton. He had often seen his dog kill snakes.
and at first thought that he was now creeping
up watching for chance to spring on the
reptile and kill it. He soon noticed that the
dog was trembling in every limb, and seemed
powerless to do anything except creep slowly
nearer and nearer to the deadly reptile. Every
few moments the dog would whine piteously,
irresistible impulse, would creep few inches
nearer its deadly charmer Mr.. Melton watched
the actions of his dog until he was fully salts
fed the animal was unable to free itself from
the charm, which was drawing it slowly but
surely within reach of the death dealing fangs,
and then he shot and killed the snake.
When the snake had been killed the dog fell
down foaming at the mouth, and for half an
hour was apparently lifeless. 1t recovered
finally, and accompanied Mr.. Melton home,
but all day it continued to act strangely, and
morning Mr.. Melton found the dog in the back
yard foaning at the mouth and swapping at
everything in reach. He was soon satisfied
the dog had hydrophobia, and lost 10 time in
killing it. He is satisfied that the effects of
the snake charming caused the dog to 20 mad
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
Washing Away a Continent.

The average discharge from the Missouri
into the Mississippi is estimated at 40 cubic feet
per second. This would 100000 cubic yards per
day and 1s0,0o0000 cubic yards per year. At flood
stage the sediment has reached the enormous
amount of 100000 cubic yards in one day. This
would make bank twenty three miles long and
100 yards across. and 1000 miles of such levee in
year. When the united rivers pour into the gulf
the output of soil annually is twice the above
amount. The meaning Of such figures it is mposs-
bic to measure One hundred and fifty cubic miles
of the continent tumbled annually into the sea by
one watersheds The wear and waste of cultivabie
SOL is enormous. But the great problem for man
is how TO control the mudaden waters SO that they
shall not destroy ruthles5y on the way to their dis
charge
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
TELEGRAPH TAPS.

First South Carolina district democrats have
renomnated Samuel Dibb!e for congress.
The number of deaths in Havana from vel
low fever during July was So and during August IA.
Judge Bruce has adjourned United States
district court at Birmingham and Huntsville until
December, on account OF quarantine regulations.
At Vostizza, on the Cornthian gulf TWO
earthquake shocks did great damage. Many per-
sons Killed The king has gone TO the scene.
Six thousand people greeted Carlisle and
Blackburn at Orlanger, Ky, yesterday, and TO par
take of good Kentucky barbecue
Samuel Pruett shot and fatally wounded his
wife in a courtroom at Kokomo Ind, during the
progress ola divorce suit Also shot ]. c. Black
iidge, he claims accidentally.
in collision of two freight trains at Gales
burg, Ill, Engineer Charles Chase, of Straater, was
killed. The locomotive and two cars were wrecked.
The wreck caught fire. and the discovery was made
that two tramps had been roasted 10 death i'll one
of the cars There nothing left TO reveal their
identity.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

Treatment by inhalation observes that prime
rule OF success it begins right. That is to say,
it does not attempt TO usurp the prerogatives OF
nature, but simply urges and gives durability
to her moro kindly moods. Here are some
witnesses to testify TO the truth of this state
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

A gentleman being Threatened with an infectious
fever said TO his little son who in an ai1eetonate
mood, wished to embrace him. You mustn't hug
me; you'll catch the fJver." Willie looked in
amagement at his Iapa, who, by the way, is model
did Vpl1 huu'i ~ 49,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

MCCoNNEIlSyILLr, ONO, Sept, "A, 1886
Not myself alone, but all of our family have
been greatly benefited by the use OF Com
pound Oxygen. Mrs. f. A. DAVIS.
ACHILLES, KAN, April %, 1887.
81 have great faith in Compound Oxygen"
A. LYLE AiCKINNKY.
CHICAGO, III. May %, 1887.
81 am happy 70 say thar | am better every
way since using the Compound Oxygen"
Nj, q. kIMMEL.
OAKLAND, O., May -, 1887.
81 am still improving in every respect"
Il. l.. IL ALsTEAD.
INDEPENDENCE. OREGON, Feb %, 1855.
Compound Oxygen has done wonders for
me" PROF. J. ). HENRY.
KANoroLrs. KAN. May IL. 1888.
81 wish that every tired out, miserable wo-
man could have the home treatment of Com
pound Oxygen Mis-. Isaac NJ. REED.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

a uttle'r.rl uueouscous.y aud toacAlrsly testified
~ the excessive drudgcry Of her mother stiff wheu
on bc.us asked, els your mammals hatr guy' She
replied, 81 don't know. She's 800 tall fer me 20
see the top Of her head ana she never SITS down"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
Family Nnmenciat,,rn

In one Of the Cape towns Young scholar the
first day at school asked her name by the teach
er aud replied. Her fathers name was the next
question, and SHE aid not his first name, The
teacher thou asked her.
"What does your mother call h'mo'
"A jackasS, said The child.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
A Thrilling sccne.

A thrilling scene was witnessed in Newark,
n. j., Saturday night, by pedestrians who were
passing along Springfield avenue shortly after
10 o'clock. Firm the third story window of
No. So the figure OF woman was suspended,
head down, holding in her arms an infant of
few months.
In the window overhead and clinging with
n tenacious grip to the limbs of the woman,
stood n young man in his shirt sleeves, his face
and general appearance indicative OF the
widest fury. Scream after scream came from
the lips of the woman, hanging in such deadly
peril of her life, and in moment dense
throng of excited spectators were congregated
below.
a number of men made their way up the
stairs leading "a the third floor and entered the
room, The man at the window paid no atten-
ton 10 the intruders, but appeared TO take the
most tiendsh delight in listening &c the pierre
ing cries of the woman whose life he held in
his hands. AS if by preconcerted arrange
ment two Of the rescuerS cautiously ap-
preached the window, and when directly be-
hind the maniac cleverly clutched the feet Of
the woman as they dangled from the window
and called TO her TO have courage. AT the same
moment five men sprarg upon the man. He
was speedily oyerpowered and securely bound,
and then, with the utmost care, the almost ex-
hausted woman was drawn il safety within
the window.
The child, TO which she had chung, was taken
from her arms when Within reach OF the eager
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

We publish brochure of 600 pages. regard
ing the effect of Compound Oxygen on inyalids
suffering from consumption, asthma, bron-
chitis, dyspepsia, catarrh, hay fever, headache,
and nervous disorders. 1t will be sent, free of
charge, to any one addressing DRs. STARKEY
& PALEN, 1929 Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa or
331 Montgomery street. San Francisco. Cal.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

The most potent remedies for the cure Of
disease have been disc YeFd by accident. The
first dose al Or. Shan'nberger's Antidote for
Malaria was giveu, as an experiment. 70 an old
Lady almost diving from the effect ol Malaria,
on whom quiniue acted as a poison. One dose
cured her and q single desc has cured thou
sands since. II Is the only known Anudote for
the poison OF Malaria. Sold by druggists.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
MUSTANG IMMINENT

IS Ton MAN Z BEAST pENETRATES
MUSCLE &FIBIlE TO TILE VERY bone.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
TALES OF ADVENTURE.
Barothy Keeps the Pledge He Made to an
Enemy Three Years a go. ..-------

Enemy Three Years Ago.
OMAHA, September 19.--In the reports which
have come TO this city of the suicide of Gers
Barothy in Chicago, disappointment in love
was assigned as the cause of the act. Recent
disclosures, however, prove that such was not
the case. The two brothers of the deceased
man have letter from him written on the
day OF his death, and telling of his purpose to
kill himself in fulillment of pledge given
three years ago in Hungary, his native land,
to an enemy
Three years ago, on September u, he was
mortally offended by officer in the army at
home. He challenged the soldier. The soldier
accepted, with the usual privilege of selecting
the weapons, or the means to be used of salts
flying the honor of both parties. In Hungary
there are three methods allowable in such
events-the sword, the pistol, or what is term
ed the american plan" This consists in
each party drawing one or two balls. white
or black. The man who draws the black ball
is bound to dispose of himself either by shoot
ing. hanging or drowning, OF in any other
manner which may be decided upon by the
challenged party before the balls are drawn.
Barothy drew the unlucky ball. 1t had been
agreed that the drawer of the black ball
should kill himself by shooting on the third
took place on last Wednesday. That night
Gers walked to the shore of Lake Michigan
and: in remembrance of his word and honor,
sent three bullets into his body and died.
For three years his impending fate cast
shadow over his life, which was dispelled only
when in the company of congenial compan-
ions, and yet not mortal knew of the cause
of his dependency save his adversary.
On the day of his death Gers bought box
of mourning stationery, containing twelve en-
velopes and sheets of paper Yesterday the
box was forwarded to his brother at West
Point. In it were only four sheets and en-
velopes. The others had been used in notify
ing his brothers. his adversary and the seconds
in his duel of his approaching DEATH He said
that he did not fear to die, and that he did not
want his brothers to doubt him because he
died in defense of his honor and his word Mr..
X. Barothy said that Mrs. Sherwood had in
no manner caused his brothers. suicide.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
narrison nna Alorton Are Doing rhat.

IL hear that Ebenozer Jones is supporting
Harrison and Morton. remarked Cumso
THAT'S jus, Ike Eli Jones replied his wife.
lie q betterbo supporting his own family"