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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHS.
The Manner in Which Astral Pictures
Are Produced.

An interesting account of "spirit photo
graphs" has been given by NJ. Fourier In a
French scientific journal The discoYerer, it
seems, was an American engraver named
Mumer, employed by Mr.. Bigelow, jeweler
of Boston. BIS hobby was photography. and
Que day in 1861, while developing a plate he
was surprised TO see faint head beside that of
the model. He announced The fact In the jour-
Eals. sensation was The result. he gave up
the graVer and took 10 the trade of spirit pho
Biography" in New York.
The deception fonrished and In 1874 a new
edition OF The Bible with authentic photographs
Of Abraham. Moses, David and others was an-
nOunced. The method was introduced mto
France and trade in spirit photographs estab-
lished. The person desiring a photograph of
some friend gone before" had only TO unite
himself in thought with medium IN Paris
and in few days received the photoprapn.
Several misadventures, however, set the police
on the alert.
In one case merchant of Montreuii wished
a photograph of his daughter, who was 3
years old when she died. and received nhoto-
graph OF woman OF 90. The police finally
exposed the fraud on April %, 1875, by discoV-
erIng dark chamber containing a lay figure
draped in blush iulle, with numerous photo
graphic heads which could be added TO It.
and other devices. Particulars of the ap.
pearance of the person whose ISL irit photo
graph'' was required having been ingeniousy
gathered, the lay figure was adjusted and
rapidly photographed; then the Medium, or
sometimes the client, was photographed on
the same plate with a longer exposure, and
both objects were developed together. The
Esp irt photographers were tried and con-
demned TO years Imprisonment and a fine of
5000 francs.
spirit photography" never raised its head
again In France. bur, strange 10 say, II con-
Inued Ito flourish. and still t1ourishes, in
England. Even eminent British men of science
have been fascinated by 1t. In America IL
thrives still more vigorously. NJ. Fourier
gives directions for obtaining spirit photo
graphs, as follows: First place the specier
before a dark background and photograph IL
deeentring he negative TO make il float 10 air.
The drapery should be blush white and the
exposure very short. Next photograph the liy-
ing subject on the somber background, such as
a library or a wall hung with ancient armor.
The exposure should be long, so as to give
strong definition. When the mead OF the spec
ter is also the head Of the su bject an astral
photograph" is obtained.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
ADULTERATED WINES.
Imitation Sherries Brought in Large
Quantities From Hamburg.
New York Commercial Advertiser.


II people Will drink sherry, they had better
confine themselves TO that made in California,
for it is not only cheap but pure. IL does lack
The color, nuttiness and aroma of the manu-
featured stuffs. Unfortunately the imitation
sherries, which are most generally used in
America aud Englrnd, are the least expensive
and difficult of all the arts OF sophlstication.
Nineteen-iwentietbs of the socalled sherries
drank in London under the names of waited
Sherry,, the Doctor" "PeopIe's Sherry ana
the Lord Mayors own" are manufactured at
Hamburg, The ingredients being neautralized
acid wine Elbe water, potato spirit, capillare
and chemical favoring matter. La ge quanti-
ties of this abomination are brought TO Amer
lea, while more than DlneteeD-twentIeths OF the
sO-called sherries consumed in the United
States are made in New York and are composed
raw whisky, maidenhair. orange peel. burnt
sugar and a number OF chemicals TO Impart
favor ana color.
Some sixteen years ago the British House
OF Commons employed a number OF experts 10
| investigate the reports that had appeared in
the London newspapers from time TO time
from apparently authentic sources relative to
he consumption of either adulterated or manu-
featured sherry and they Informed the COM
mittee which cooper ated with them that mo
natural sherry is sent to England; Ii is all
mixed or branded and great portion OF il is
adulteTated."
This declaration bewildered many noble
men, who were paying exorbtant prices for
what they had been led TO believe were rare
OLD brood Wines" and they determined TO
make further examination, in the course OF
which they wrote TO DR.. German, long a resi-
dent Of Spain and late physician Of the British
factory at CadiZ, who replied: mo truly nat.
ural sherry Is sent TO England. The purest
and best that leaves this port tor England is
fortified either with good or indifferent. spirits
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
THE BAGPIPE AND ITS MUSIC.
What the Highlander's FavOrite In
strument Is Made OF.
Chambers Journal


Though now associated with Scotland, the
bagplpe is an instIume ut OF great antiquity,
and was known long ago to some Indian races,
also TO the Italians ana Bretons. 1t appe ars TO
have reached its most popular development
from the musical and utilitarian view in the
case OF the Highland bagpipe. The ground
work OF the instrument is, as he name implies,
bag OF skins sewed together and OF course.
perfectly air tight. This condition is aid~d by
The use OF treacle, which is poured into The bag
allowed 10 soak well into 1t.
Into tile bag are fitted i've wooden stocks
generally of crocus or ebony. I'll Sc stocks in
their turn hold the three drones the shanter
and the mOuthpiece-the chanter being per-
forated by tile note hole. while the mouihpiece
ia used for filling the bag. Each of these drone
mines and the chanler is fit ed with reeds made
Of Spanish cane, contrary 10 thr general i'm
pressiou which imaglnes the chanIer TO be a
kind of flute and the drones hollow sucks.
Bagplpe music las a fixed scale, and the
treble. or G clef, is the only one used. The
great difficulty Of playing however. is to OBJ
tain the doubling or The notes al once quickly
and clearly. This profusion OF doubled or grace
notes, as they are called, makes the manuscript
OF tagpipe music look something ike a docu-
ment filched from the British Museum.
Most players carry the drO1es on their left
shoulder. but the right is sometimes used. In
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07

helps tear down the bridge that carried
him over Neither do sympathize with
the man who hides facts just because their
publication may promote the success OF
others. Paine's celery compound helped
me. That's the fact of the case.
Finding myself run down and getting
into state of nervousness, recently. took
the advice of a medical friend. and bought
Pane's celery compound. Its use gave me
strength. energy, and buoyancy. Business
cares were made lighter than before.
II believe in the efficacy of Paine's Gel
cry compound!"
Mr.. Toomey's experience is like that of
thousands of others.
Brain workers, those who suffer from
debility. exhaustion, mental depression.
sIeepIessness. find Paine's celery compound
a certain rejuvenator of the vital portions.
Hard study among students is direct
cause of debility. Energetic action cannot
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07

be kept up in the brain and stomach at the
same time. II tn e mind be intently occu-
pied with profound thought the nervous
power will be concentrated in the brain,
and the stomach being deprived of it. indi-
gestion and disease ensue. Hence the weak
digestion and sallow complexion of literary
men and their constant complaint of i'll
health.
1t is also true that hopeful man or
woman can do more work and get well
faster than one in despair. From the first
taking of Paine's celery compound feel
ing of confidence in recovery comes over
the invalid. New blood and fresh nervous
energy give hopeful outlook. Paine's
celery compound hastens convaiescence
wonderfully.
In the spring, if ever, there is need of
food for the nerves and brain. Paine's
celery compound makes the weak strong !;
makes people well. Try it,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
Life of an Actress.
Boston journal

Ellen Terry has no sympathy for girls who &c
on the stage delnded with the idea that stage
lite is luxurious paradise and think they
can earn large salary with little work, and
whether they have any talent or not.
MANY young girls have been TO her for advice
in regard TO becoming actresses, and. IL she is
satisfied that they have taenf-much talent
for the profession, she Immediately sets forth
TO them, in most flaming colors the endless
grinding drndgery before them, and the life
ress.
Then, unless they are talented. are ready tc
meet the hardest experiences. and are firmly
resolved TO unswervingly aim and untringiy
labor for the very highest pinnacle of succ ess,
she advises them never to think of such an
Idea again, but 10 return to their old workd
Whatever It may be. and remain contente
with It,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
Cause of Drowning.

The Northwestern Lancet offers new ex-
PLANTATION OF the sudden drowning OF good
swimmers, hitherto attributed TO cramp. There
is nothing in cramp in the leg 10 prevent an
ordinary swimmer supporting himself In The
him 10 throw up his hands and sink once for all
like a stone. Such cases are attributed to per-
foratiOp of the eardrum, through which the ex-
cess Of water pressure occasions vertigo and
Inconsistencies and a practical caution re-
suits TO persons having such perfOratlOn TO
protect their ears with stopper OF cotton
when bathing.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07

this case the player has to take the drones out
and fix Them so that the bass drone will rest on
the right shoulder. II not, he must place his
head between the drones and support them by
the connecting cord resting on he back OF his
neck, the small drones not being large enough
TO find support on The shoulder
To the Sassenach such words as Taoruath,
Taorlath Mach, Crunlaath. CruDluatb, Breabach
look very omInous, but being interpreted, they
are simply methods OF doubling and Irebling
thr notes. It can hardly be denied that the
above terms. although they might be called
jaw breakers, look much more imposing than
the Italian expressions which figure so largely
in pianOforte practices.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
The Honest Dentist.

"Harry, dear. 1 found an honest DENTS.
to-day" said Mrs. Cnmso to her husbandt
You don't say so! Tell me about this
wonderful freak of nature!"
"Well, he examined my teeth and said
they didn't need anything done to them"
"What did he charge you for that?s
"Only five dollars. when he might have
worked all day, and charged me ten or
fifteen. Doesn't that show he was honest,
dear ?"
mo: it shows he was lazy"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07

MORNING SESSION.
Board-lso Cal Electric Light, 21ss 80 Market
st Railway, 3715: $50 Oakland Gas. 4214 so do,
AZ; so s " Water. 9914; so do, 993a.
Street-50 Atlantic Dynamite, 20.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board-5 Cal Electric Light. 2lla so Hutchin.
son P Co. S1a: 100 Oakland Gas, 42l4; so do.
-42ss: 2o5 y Water, 1914.
Street-$6OO0 S OF Bonds, 911a
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07

John Thacker of Waterford. Va. being
accidentally at Cincinnati, bought at
sale Of unclaimed baggage trunk in
which he found property that proved to
be that of relative who had been missing
for years, and the incident has led to the
reunion Of long-separated family.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
BAL OWN 81 HAM MON
10 Montgomery Street.
AMI Sa IF
NEW wEsTE IN HOT

NEW wESTE:N HOTEL,
Il EARNY AND WASHINGTON STS.-RE-MOD-
Ia eled and renovated. KING, WARD d co.
European plan. Rooms soc to 81 so per day "a to
So per woek. % to $50 per month; tree baths; hos
ana cold water every room; ire CRATES in every
room; elevator runs all night fell WeSaSu ly
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07

Now portfolios of "Picture sque Cali
fornia" viii be ready for distribution
every Monday morning.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07
BOARD SALES.

MISUNDERSTANDING of mines not listt
Board fall delinquent in office.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-07

Following were the sales in the San Francisc
Stock Board yesterday:
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Assessments Pending.
Following is list of assessments now pending:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
Affairs I'm Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. November
H-(Special.)-At a meeting OF the Benev-
olent Society the city was divided into
twelve districts. and four members were
appointed as visitors in each district dur
ing the winter. This society has accom-
plished much good.
The Ladies' Missionary Society of the
Baptist church sent on Thursday a
huge Christmas box TO the Rev. X. L.
Neighbor, missionary to Brazil.
DR.. III. s. Hedges and Messrs. J. 8.
McCue and c. p. Harris have been elect
ed deacons OF the Presbyterian church
for the ensuing year.
Sunday next Will be observed as Thanks
giving-Day by Central City and MONTH
cello councils. Junior Order United Amer
lean Mechanics. OF this city. A special
sermon will be preached on Sunday eve
ming to the two councils by DIR. q. l..
Petrie. Of the Presbyterian church.
The Albemarle Light Horse has detsr-
mined to give cavalry ball on the eve
ming Of the 18th OF December. II the
weather 10 suitable on that day 4 tour
namsnt win also Be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
A VIRGINIA COUNTRY WEDDING.
The Beautiful Ceremony mt "Irvin," the
Residence of Colonel Hairston.

MARTINSVILLE. VA. November 2h-
Especial. THE stiff formality of modern
society. with its relentless forms and
usages. has. unfortunately. made the
social events of the present Things or
torture. rather than pleasure, out an
Old-Nirginia country wedding mas en-
twined around it the most pleasant memo
ries and IS ever q source or unalloyed
joy and happiness.
Such was the case Wednesday night,
when, at Irwin" the elegant country
home of Colonel Peter Hairston. his
daughter Caroline was united in marriage
TO Thomas 4. Ransom. This beautiful
country place. situated on a high hill
among lofty forest oaks, and overlooking
Smith river was brilliantly lighted from
cellar to garnet; the magnificent lawn
omblazoned with Japanese lanterns. and
the word "Welcome," in large letters,
being suspended over the main entrance.
At an early hour carriages began to
deposit the jolly guests at this hospitable
marsiOn. They assembled in the spacious
double parlors, and promptly at o'clock
the wedding party entered in the follow
ing order: Miss Lizzie Smith and Harden
Harston. Miss Mamie Stern and l.. T.
Tyree. Miss Lucy Redd and j. 5. jane
son. Miss Kate Thomas and DR.. j. X.
Anderson. Miss Lucy Bell Smith, and o.
Il. Reamey. Miss Lucy Anderson and
W. p. Richardson. Miss Maggie Penn
and Il. VI. Dickinson, and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. i. Lewis.
Sarah Hairston (maid of honor and
s. S. Stephens (best man) took their
positions right and left of the altar
erected for the occasion.
THE CEREMONY.
Keeping step TO n wedding march
sweetly rendered by Miss Ella Redd.
the bride entered. leaning upon the arm
of her father. Colonel Peter Harston,
who gave her away She was Joined at
the altar by the groom and the Rev.
Alfred w. Arson impressively read the
beautiful Episcopal service, making these
two ono
The bride, who Is one our most noble
and lovely women. was elegantly attired
I'm heavy-cOrded white silk, en- traine
looped with orange blossoms; diamond
ornaments, and carried n large bouquet OF
white chrysanthemums. The maid of
honor was dressed In white taffeta silk,
old lace. and pearl ornaments. and the
bridesmaids were beautifully attred in
silk organdie, and carried chrysanthe-
NUNS.
After the ceremony the bride held a
reception for two hours, and then the
dining-room doors were thrown open and
q most delightful and elegant supper was
served. The presents were numerous,
beautiful, and useful.
Among the invited guests were Judge
and Mrs. S. G. Whinte, DR.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Car
ter. Judge and Mrs. n. III. Hairston,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. T.. Barron, Mr.. and
Mrs. u. L. Watson. Miss Ruth Redd.
Misses Kizzle and Flora Drewry Mrs
DIR. Drewry. Rev. and Mrs. a. w. Arson,
and many others.
Mr.. Ransom Is man OF stering
worth. and one Of our most successful
merchants.
The courtly manners Of Colonel Hairs
ton and the sweet and gentle Kindness
of his admirable wife made the occasion
a charming success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
SUCCESSFUL HUNTING SEASON.
Nimrods Making the Most of the Time
Personal and Other Notes.

WARM SPRINGS, VA, November "a
tspecial)-The hunting season for this
county will close on the lst OF December
The Nimrods have, however. not failed
to make good use Of the season and the
most suspicious weather during that time
Several large hunting parties from Penn
syivania, West Virginia. and other States
are now camping In the neighboring
mountains, and are meeting with unpre-
cedented success. The county people have
been likewise successful, and many a
large deer has been shipped from this
point TO the eastern markets.
Mr.. George Wallace, one of the mem
beers Of the Board OF Supervisors, returned
last week with his bride (nee Miss Vir-
ginia Bragg, from Lunenburg county.
Their future home will be at Williams
burg. In the upper valley of the Cow
pasture river.
Miss Binnie Bishop. Of Richmond, who
has for some weeks been visiting In this
neighborhood. left this week for a short
Visit In Staunton. from which place she
will return 20 Richmond.
Mrs. 8. w. Anderson Is visiting friends
end relatives In Augusta county.
The county authorities are having n
well bored on the courthouse square.
Messrs Byrd & Moore. OF Pocahontas.
are doing the work. using a six-horse-
power engine. with a boring-machne.
Mrs James A. Frazier. after brief
visit to "Warwickton." her early home.
left ON Saturday last for Clifton Forge,
where che viii spend the winter.
MT. william Sweet. whose serious con-
dition was noted in your Wednesdays
Issue. IL now much better. The woman
who stabbed him has been discharged by
the county authorities from custody, MIR.
Sweet being unwilling to prosecute her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
WYTHEVlLLE'S WEEKLY NEWS.
A Bland Bear Butchered and Sold -Doings
of the Clubs--PersOnal.

WYTHEVILLE, VA. November "a
(Special)-A colored woman named Mary
Wright. wife of the presiding elder of
this district, of the African Methodist
Church. died on Thursday under an opera
ton so remove a large tumor. She proba-
bly, died from the effects Of the chioro-
form.
A large bear. killed in Bland county,
was brought to Wytheville and the meat
retailed by one OF our butchers
Colonel Robert Sayers gave a supper
which might be better termed feast
to about ten or twelve gentlemen last
Tuesday evening In compliment 10 Gen
eral James 4. Walker.
Clubs are the order Of the day in Wythe-
VILE. The Choral Club was fully organ
lied Monday evening at the residence OF
Major George r. Dunn.
Thursday afternoon Miss Thurston,
the kindergarten teacher Of Plumer
College. organized a mothers club"
In order TO interest the mothers
Of her little pupils and gain their CO.
operation in her labor of love.
The lady members of the Hard Times
Club held their first afternoon meeting
last Friday week with Mrs. NJ NJ. Cald-
well, and perfected their plans for the
winter 1t was decided to hold one after
noon meeting each month. at which some
topic OF the day" would be discussed.
after papers on the chosen subject had
been read by two members appointed TO
prepare them. 1t was also decided to
change the name of the club at the next
afternoon meeting. when the vote will be
taken on the name suggested. The next
social meeting of the club, which both
the gentlemen and lady members attend.
will be held at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. i. l.. GleaYes Friday evening. No
vember S0th.
ENTERTAINED.
Misses Nellie and Mary Sayers enter
tanned the Thursday Club yesterday after
noon. Recitations by Miss Fuller, piano
solo by Miss Falson. and vocal solo by
Miss Ewald. with selections from "a
School for Scandal" read by four MEM
bers Of the club made UP the entertain
Ing programme. after which dainty re-
freshments were served by half dozen
little girls. A number of invited guests
were present, as is usual with this hos
pitable club.
Mr.. John C. Blair and bride (nee Miss
Constance de Plaigne. of New Orleans)
are expected home tonight Captain and
Mrs. Blair will give them a large recep-
ton next Tuesday evening.
Little Mamie McGavock, the daughter
OF Mr.. Williamson McGavock. is very III
at the home Of her aunt. Mrs. John H.
Fulton.
Enquiries after iron properties in this
section are growing more frequent. and
those who keep up with the signs Of the
times predict that such properties will be
I'm demand in the rear future.
Dr. Il. i. Caldwell. Of Pulaski county,
is at home on brief visit
Misses Lizzie and Annis Kent have re-
turned home, after an absence OF several
weeks
Mr.. i. c. Miller. county Treasurer.
has been very sick at his home for some
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
Special Events for This Week

TUESDAY-Table Linen Event.
WEDNESDAY-Perfumery Event.
THURSDAY thanksgiving Day.
Closed all day.
FRIDAY-Odds and Ends Event.
SATURDAY-Kid Glove Event.
Read the advertisements of these
events in the papers each morning.
Every nook and corner in the store is
stacked with just such goods at such
prices
IO-4 Colored Blankets-an actual
81. % Blanket for 75c.
ll-yard long Smyrna Rugs 81.
Yard long Reversible Mats, 25c.
1l-yard square Chenille Covers, the
prettiest dollar patterns. for 60c.
White Crochet Quilts--you never saw
such quality for SOC.
Heavy Marseilles Patterns White
Crochet Quilts. regular $3.50 pat
tern, 81.
Some 80 pattern White Crochet
Quilts, Sl.l
WIeske<.S- <,SN &Z2Ao0M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25


Miss Glare Patte- ,on-Stewart "a an
otner prominent debutante who Will be
erected upon the threshold OF woman
nooa az The first Bachelors cotiilon. She
- Ail ana distingue. with beautiful brown
esss ana mobile features. The annual
S ce.n OF new members OF the Bachelors
So.iioh Club resulted In great disap-
continent 10 the many who were called
az very few were chosen. This is al
ways most interesting event 10 society
- iafse. and especially 70 the $50 or go
-. whose names are on the waiting
Isl some OF these names have been
,ns,u tor many years. and likely 10 re-
1na. Tor many more. This year eleven
or Twelve men were elected. A place IN
INC Monday german IL OF course most
desirable, as II Is the old established
club composed OF the leading society
peopls Of Baltimore. with a large and
nost attractive married element. Its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

Orders for printing sent TO the Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and the style OF work and prices
win b sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

mond. Come into this house du--
this week.
ScalIoped Embroidered Six Ha---
kerchieis,
Embroidered Initial Letter Hcl'
stitched Handkerchief,
sc.
Embroidered Initial Silk Hemsl!tl.c-
Handkerchiets,
1921 different patterns EmbrC.tef.
Swiss Handkerchiefs, including -, o.,
and 30c. qualities,
IL lac.
Pure Linen Bemstitcbed Handkc,'
chiefs,
$3.50.
One great lot Swiss Embrod,r,
Handkerchieis, including 40, 90, al-
7jc. qualities, divided into three lots
Is, 10 2-5, 25c.
H2n>uo15- or deE2soUU