smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1878

phragm be made TO vibrate by the
voice, the steel point makes . series of
indentations in the tin foil grooves cor
responding to the sounds uttered. On
going over the same groove with the
steel point. by setting the cylinder back
again at the starting point-that Il, by
gong over the same ground-the in
dentations in the tin foil cause the
membrane again to vibrste precisely as
at first. thus reproducing the sound
originally made. The same sound
wave you first made 10 returned TO you
In whatever shape you made it. Your
words for example. are preserved in
the tin-foil, and will come back upon
application of the instrument years sf-
ter you are dead in exactly the same
tone of voice you spoke them in


How many times,'


AS long as the tin-foil lasts. This
tongueless, toothless. instrument with
out larnyx or pharynx, dumb. voiceless
matter. nevertheless mimics your tones,
speaks with your voice, utters your
words, and centuries after you have
crumbled into dust will repeat again
and again, to q generation that could
never know you, every idle thought,
every fond fancy, every vain word that
You choose to whisper against this thin
iron diaphragm


YOUTHFUL GENIUS.
How old are you. Mr.. Edison.'
Thirty one


Very young yet


i am good for fifty: and I hope to
astonish the world yet with things more
wonderful than this. Think the world
is on the eve of grand and immense
discoveries, before whose transcendent
glories the record of the past will fade
into insignifcance. This is very peor
specimen of phonograph. however
You see how simple the mechanism of
this idea itself; and yet, after all. it il
curious


And the reporter, turning away to
record the utterances of the ssges in
the room adjoining. thought of that
passage of Holy Writ which says:
Every idle thought and ever vain word
which man thinks or utters are recorded
in the Judgment Book Does the re-
cording Angel sit beside a Celestial
phonograph, sgainst whose spiritual
diaphragm some mysterious ether
presses ths record of human life? -
Washington Post and Union.
Year: 1878

feel under increased obligations for the patronage so liberally accorded me as the successor of the old and successful house of Wm. B. Hooper & Co.,, and while ac- knowledging this fact, allow me to add that those dealing with me will find as complete a stock as was ever offered by the old firm with all that is new and desirable in addi- lion.

 JAMES VI. BARNEY
Year: 1878

SET A Coon EXAMPLE.-The first,
and perhaps the most potent influence
determining the career Of our children,
is our own conduct. We have little rea-
son, and no right, to expect them to act
better than we give them an example.
If we are hasty, violent, unreasonable,
intemperate or profane in our speech,
careless in our habits, impure in our
lives, we have every reason to expect
that our children will grow up to be like
US. Nay, we may properly fear that
they will make bad haste to distance us
on the evil road; for experience, and
the terror of the law, and wholesome
restraint from society, keep us some
what in check To the child all these
things are wanting. Think of the effect
on boy of seeing his father in a rough
and-tumble fight, or of hearing him
threaten to kill neighbor, perhaps
member of his own family! This is the
kind of education too many children
have who are growing up to be your fel
low-citizens and mine, and whom some
reckless demagogue will try to persuade
ought to be at the top of society. Think
of the influence on child of habitual
coarseness, harshness, and the want of
self-control in those who stand to him
as his types of men and women Let it
never pass out of our thought; let it
cling to us and haunt us day by day,
that our children are deriving large
and formative part of their education
from our daily manners, and especially
from the tone of our daily life. The
spirit that rules us creates the spirit
that rules them.-[REv. |. NJ. At
WOOD.
Year: 1878

A number of gentlemen who were
talking about agriculture dwelt a good
deal on the bad husbandry of the farm
ing regions, when lady present gave
spice to the discussion by saying:
Gentlemen, the worst husbandry seen
in this country is when you harrow up
the feelings of your wives"
Year: 1878

ENCOURAGE Coop READING
ents cannot be too vigilant in caring for
the reading of their children. Teachers
can also largely influence the reading of
their pupils. Oftentlmes reference to
book, by the teacher, will cause
whole class to read it. Children should
be encouraged to have good book
where it can be taken up at odd mo-
ments. If teachers generally would de-
vote part of each Friday afternoon to
an exercise, in which the pupils should
give a short account of what they
have been reading during the week,
it would help implant love for better
class Of literature Of course this I'M
plies thought and care on the part of
the teacher, since no teacher can i'm
plant love for good reading unless he
enjoys it himself. Let person acquire
a taste for good reading in early life,
and the LANCER he lives the greater his
desire for the acquisition of knowledge.
II NJ Harrington, Supt. Pub. Schools,
Bridgeport, Conn.
Year: 1878

The Auditor was authorized to issue
warrants in favor of the judges and
clerks of the election held October 9Th,
upon the certificate of the township
clerks.


The Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants for the per diem and mileage
OF the present session as follows:
Year: 1878

Let the Democratic party get INTO power III
both branches Congress- and Will see Dls passed
without limitations that Will bring substantial Ielei 10
the country. The Senate is Republican D0ny Dut on
tine 4th day of next March, though you should rose


Democratic Senator in ndianait does not depend on
that-tne Senate will be Democratic as Wen as the
Uouse The die is cast edict has FORTH hat on
the 4th OF March Democratic party VIII take posses
sion without a contingency Then Will be willing lor
the marty to he tested then l Will be willing Tor the
responsibility TO come. Thus far you can form only an
Imperfect Judgment Thus far you can only say tat the
Democratic party where 10 has been trusted mas done
the hest could II could not bring relief for 1t has no
had full power. When obtain both branches OF Con
eress then we Will be ready to meet the full RESPONSE
bility and afraid TO meet the responsibility
Year: 1878

Of the integrity and purity OF Presldent
HAYES there can be no question. We are neither MS
aD0Ogst nor his eulOst and shall In the ftre as I'D
fe past freely express opinions touching nus course
OF action Let Congress do its best Tor the country ana
IL Will be seconded by the President with concatoy
tone OF Intercourse both sides there VIII be no cause
tor rupture of the harmony OF the Republican party
Year: 1878

during the civil war. 1t behooves the people OF the
North TO take warning In time. Once turn the e2sla-


tive aud executive divisions Of the Federal Government
over to the Democracy. and there VIII DC no remehy &
available The North must then foot the bllls OF the
south on all sorts private as well as puDhc
Year: 1878

Executive and the Congress settled FIRST great canon
OF OF the OF the Constitution anq
when the people forward and established the hf


eleven amendments for the protection OF the persona
rights tof individuals and the corporate rights OF the
Year: 1878

TRIBUNE OFFICE. April 3. a. m-The variations OF
airpressure yesterday were unimportant; the range
continued low. The day fair; the evening cloudy;
there was considerable rise OF temperature during the
afternoon The moisture OF the AIR Il not IN


Fair weather with occasional clOudiness aud slight
change OF temperature may be expected for two days in
this city vicinity, the cOudness probably increasing
Year: 1878

The attention Of Chief ziegler is called To
the fact that the policemen running tho
beats bordering the canal between Vine,
Walnut and Main streets, have of late been
very negligent in their duty. For the last
week in open broad daylight, crowds II
boys and young men have been in the habit
of going in swimming in the canal at the
above-named places. Their time is general
ly when schoolgirls are ON their way home
and have to cross the bridges. The boys
are stark naked and run along the banks Of
the canal the same as they would do if they
were by some stream i'll a secluded spot
The officers do not make any attempt to
abolish this nuisance. Let us have stop
to this immoral exposition, and lift the police
in those beats can't stop, it remove them for
better officers.
Year: 1878

A BoY.-One Of the best things
in the world to &c is a boy.


Boys have always been so plen-
ty that they are not halfapprecia.
ted.


A boy is willing to do any
amount of work 1T is called play.


The feeling Of a boy towards
pumpkin pie has never been pro-
perly considered.


A boy furnishes half the enter
tainment, and takes two-thirds OF
the scolding of the family circle


1t is impossible to say at what
age a boy becomes conscious that
his trouser legs are too short, and
is anxious about the part of his
hair.


In fact, a boy is u hard subject
to get a moral from.
Year: 1878

THE Shoe and Leather Reporter finds
many reasons for Thanksgiving this year,
and mentions these most substantial ones !:
The country has made happy escape from
the bondage of debt and wastefulness; there
now lies before it grand career OF usefulness
and afiuence. Industry is reviving, traffic is
resuming its wonted vitality and cheerfulness
and confidence rarely the atmosphere and in
vigorate the entire body polite. The situa-
ton never looked more promising than it
does at this hour. 1t is so strongly fortified
that little danger is now to be apprehended
from attempts to interfere with it, whence
soever they may emanate. But the public
patience has been vexed so long and so often
with suggestions of methods for averting the
inevitable and accomplishing the impossible,
that it will not brook many more tests of It's
capacity for endurance. The restoration of
thrift will be effected before the unbelievers
can get time to demonstrate-after their
fashlon-that it cannot be done.
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON specials say the events and
consultations of the first day of the session
show beyond question that the Republ leans
are solidly united, and that the position TAX
en- by the President in regard to Southern
affairs has placed him again in full accord
with the party. The results of the last cleo
tion have been the subject of general con-
graduation, and the uniform report from the
districts where the Republicans were defeated
is that the party has gained strength since
the election. On the other hand the Demo-
Gratis are demoralized over the results, which
were unexpected to them. They are puzzled
to see their way out of the Greenback. camp:
they are worried over the complications of
the cipher dispatches, and many of them ad-
nit that the election matters in South Caro-
lima were overdone. The Greenback men
are giving trouble by seeming determination
to continue and strengthen their organiza-
ton, looking to holding the balance of power
when the next House meets.
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous letters and commun
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
Year: 1878

THE San Francisco Chinese have brought
over priest for the express purpose of propi-
tiatiDg All Toa, their devil or spirit of evil
1t would be more for their comfort to get
some one to propitiate Ah Hoodlum, the devil
or evil spirit of the Pacife eSlope.
Year: 1878

By lady and gentleman pleasant sunny room
and chamber with board in pleasant location and
private family; rooms without board if near to
good restaurant References if required. Please ad-
dress IN, Press Office. de3d3t*
Year: 1878

The Red Devil Didn't Want to 90 to-
i the Happy Hunting Grounds Alone.


Boise City, June 29.-Tambiago, the
Bannock murderer of Rhodan, was
hanged In the yard Of the penitentiary
near this city at one O'Clock this after
noon. He begged for respite of an
other day, saying he would willingly
die II he could only have one more
good night Of sleep. On the scaffold
he bore himself as a stoical savage and
seemed only to regret that he was COM
PEELED to 60 alone, and without seeing
any Of his people. His brother, who is
in the penitentiary under sentence for
shooting three teamsters near Fort
Hall last summer, yesterday attempted
to commit suicide, but was discovered
In time and the attempt frustrated.
he and Tambiago had asked as spec
ial favor that il one must die that the
other be permitted to &c, with him, but
as this could not be accorded he made
up his mind to suicide. Some appre-
hension. was felt here yesterday that
there might be an attempt made by
some Of the prowling bands Of Indians
to rescue Tambiago, but there was no
evidence Of the presence Of Indians in
the vicinity. sssA
Year: 1878

II Any Dealer Informs


you that he has for sale a dentrifice
identical with or containing ingredi-
ents equaling or superior in efficacy to
those of Sozodont, discredit the state
ment and insist upon having that alone.
By doing so, you will secure dentri-
fee par excellence the best in the
market, containing botanic elements Of
rare pressrvative influence upon the
teeth, and one which will endow them
with most becoming whiteness. A n
other desirable feature of this staple
toilet article is that it imparts fragrance
to the breath. Sold by druggists.


j141meodaw
Year: 1878

LET US pause in life's pleasures and
drop silent tear to the memory Of Con-
gresham Glover's greatness. The
champion Investigators dissolution is
approaching fast. John F. Williams is
tomahawking him all over the Twelfth
district, and the hero Of many blood
less and bootless investigation will soon
fold the drapery Of his couch around
him and lie down to pleasant dreams Of
faded fame.
Year: 1878

by William J. Brown, was recovered
this morning. The package vas taken
to Postmaster Edmunds' residence, and
he received it, upon promising to ask
no questions. Judge Edmunds is OF
the opinion that Brown had his pocket,
picked, and is positive that the money
was beyond Browns reach, and that he
was not q party to the transaction.
Year: 1878

At ten O'Clock yesterday morning Judge Noah Davis
opened the Court Of Oyer and Termner and the jury
in the case Of Charles W. Pontez alleged partici-
pant In the forgery Of a check the Union Trust
Company In 1877, was called in. They had been
locked up all night in the hope that discussion Of the
testimony would result in agreement, but when
called upon to answer in that respect the response
was that they had not


lis there no prospect of an agreement y asked
Judge Davis.


None, Your Honor" replied Mr.. Andrew J. Leg
gctt, the foreman II do not think" no added, '.we
could arrive at an agreement Ii we daliberatcd .
month. All night discussed the evidence in every
aspect of it, aud have to the conclusion that
there can be agreement without violation of
oaths on the part of some Of us."


Judge Davis said lac thought q reasonable time had
been consumed in their deliberations and discharged
them from tho further consideration of the IL
stated by the jurors that they stood six for
vction and six for acquittal The accused con-
Quoted to the office of the District Attorney tharo to
renew his bond in $40 0O0
Year: 1878

Z I. q


For the Gazette.


Mr.. EDIroR:-Your editorial on the
action of persons visiting campmeetings
will no doubt meet the approval OF every
thinking American citizens who has any
regard for the rights and liberties OF his
fellow man. Any person going TO any
meeting whether for religious or any 9th
er purpose gotten up for the instruction,
amusement or pleasure OF any number
of our people III their own way without
them inierfearingwith the rights or opin-
ions of others should be protected by the
officers whose business il is to protect
every ctizan in the enjoyment of their
rights. No person of good sense or breed
ing would attempt to interfere or disturb
any meeting. That we Lave persons OF
the kind referred TO above is clearly
proved by the actions of the persons re-
terred to in your editorial. The question
most difficult to my m n TO solven how
are we TO expect any relief fiom the ap-
pointments made by Levy Court of the
constables of our county? As rule these
appointments are made fer some great
service performed for the party without
for moment taking into consideration
the adaptability or qualification Of the
person appointed to fill the position for
which he is appointed, and the class of
men appointed as general rule are those
persons who intend TO make a living out
of the office and are in nine cases out of
ten afraid to perform their sworn duty
for fear of giving offence to some
person who In some future period of time
might be clothed with powe r to make a
similar appointment. When men are elec
ted as Levy Court COMMISSIONERS who
are. of known honesty and wealth, inde-
pendence of char 10 faithfully carry
out what they believe to be right and
have the good sense to judge between
right and wrong We may expect bettel
things. Until then you must expect CAM
and other meetings, TO be disturbed by .th'
class Of individuals referred to in you
editorial. Respectfully.


WM. DEAN.
Year: 1878

The excursion of the Jefferson Demo-
cratic Club to Cape May, on Thursday
next, will be one OF the pleasantest excur-
sions ever given from this city. Every ar
rangement that can in anyway render
comfort of the eXcursionists will be made
and carried out. Families will find this
the best opportunity of the season to make
an enjoyable trip down the bay. Tickets
only one dollar. a-
Year: 1878

TRIBUNE OFFICE. Oct 2. n m.-The movement Of
the barometer during the clear aud partly cloudy
weather Yesterday was slowly downward The temper
nturc was lower In the morning than on Monday but
higher m the afternoon The OF moisture in the
AIR Is very large.


Partly coudy clear weather and rising temperature
may be expected in this city and vicinity to-day.
Year: 1878

There lived model man ofyore,


Who always did exactly right;
He never drank, nor smoked, nor swore.


And never staid out late at night.
He made no bets, he played no game,
To him all women were the same;
He never knew what horses ran


In truth he was model man.
Now, with this model man yore,


The wicked world did not agree;
His neighbors voted him bore,


His friends man Of mystery.
He found himself accused Of crimes
Not to be mentioned in these rhymes,
Until blind justice laid her ban


And rope upon this model man.
So, in this model man of yore,


A moral and warning see;
A little lcss-not something more


Than angels must we mortals be-
Live while you live! Smoke good cigars!
Drink dry champagne! Twang gay gditar;
And be as yirtuous as you can


But do not be model man.
Year: 1878

NEW YORK, July 3t.-~The SUMS local ar
tiele on the Wall street fernent says The os-
tensibln reason for the decline In Western
stocks is the damage to crops along the line OF
these roads. 1t is estimated that these crops
would not reach within 30 per cent OF the pre-
vious estimates on which the rise was par-
TALLY based. The real reason, however. goes
further back; since d year ago, Gould has
slowly but surely been losing that prestige In
the stock market SO essential to success


While he has occasionally made some bril-
liant strikes he has had to counterbalance
these by some tremendous losses. Not
able among these have been bis Pacific Mail
operations his loss on Michigan Central and
New York Central last fall and Union Pacific
Virtually holding all the Union Pacific stock
he is unable to get rid OF q share OF 1t, and
Boston and New York capitalists want a re-
turn Of their money lent, with Union Pacific
for collateral. No considerable amount OF II
can be sold without breaking stock to twenty
five, and as Gould has little else in his cash
box his alleged failure to effect a loan yester-
day is explained


Pandenonium reigned in the bucket shops.
Three after heavy losses, shut down and re-
fused to do business. In two others the bust
ness transacted was enormous. In one place
in Broad street the ground floors OF no less
than three buildings were occupied by one
concern. in addition to their private office In
another building.
Year: 1878

National Associated Press to the Star.


QUEBEC, July 11,-As the steamer Mon
treal was leaving last evening man named
Blackburn, prominent Orange young
Briton, said he was going to Montreal to
kill all the Catholics whereupon he was
taken hold of by the immense crowd which
had been assembling since 2 p. M, and very
roughly handled, and would have been
killed only for the interference of the po-
lice. He escaped into the Office of the
portion of the mob are waiting there for
him, and they threaten to burn the office
unless he comes out B Battery and por-
ton of the Ninth Battalion left by boat at
p m. for Montreal The Eighth Battal-
ion have been called out to disperse the
mob.


The Mayor said yesterday that, in addi-
ton to the A and B. Batteries for active
service in the streets, and the local militia
in reserve, he intended to swear one thou
sand special consables to be divided equal
ly among the Protestants and Catholics. He
thought this would be sufficient force to re-
strain the lawless. Until the arrival of
Lieutenant Smythe the disposition of troops
will not be known. The General will ar
rive by the steamer that brings the A Bat
terry from Kingston. Acting Chief of Po-
lice Naegly proposes to employ the whole of
the forces at his command upon the 18th in
keeping the streets clear of crowds or gath
erings of people, breaking up and dispensing
them wherever they are found in certain
districts.


1t is said the quarrymen from St. Jean
Baptiste Village, and laborers from St.
Henri and other villages around the city in
tend joining forces with the city roughs,
and setting up barricade on Victoria
Square to impede the passage of the process
sion. 1t is also asserted that plot exists
for burning down Orange Hall and the
Presbyterian Church where it is contem-
plated to hold the commemorative services.
Another rumor, and one much more pleas
ant to record, is that the Catholic clergy
and influential Irish citizens are about to
join in issuing proclamation enjoining
their co-religionists not to interfere with
the Orange procession but to remain peace
fully at home or at work during the day.


MONTREAL July l1.-All the City Volun-
teers were ordered under arms this morn
ing at o'clock Six hundred neil will be
located at the Skating Rink, and six hun,
dred more in the Crystal Palace.
Year: 1878

National Associated Press to the Star.


MADISON, WIS, July IA train was de-
tanned at Beloit yesterday eight hours by
tramps, since which time all trains have
been obliged to run through that town
without stopping. Over two hundred and
fifty tramps are there, and more centering
there.


They have been driven out of the city by
a recent proclamation of the Governor, and
claim to be ell route to Minnesota to get
harvest work They say that said road
must carry them or take their medicine.
The Railroad Company has appealed to
Governor Smith for help, and if deemed
necessary the militia of the State will be
called out to stop their depredations.
Year: 1878

The Board met in regular session, all the
members present and President Bell in tils
chair.


The Superintendent of the Water-worAz
was directed to discontinue the guarryins
of stone and cutting the same for EdeR
Park Reservoir.


The Cincinnati Consolidated Street Rail
road Company was requested to raise their
track on the south side OF Sixth street east
of Plum.


The balance due to VIM. Lomas & Co.
for work on Kemper Lane bridge, amount
ing TO $2,616 25, was ordered paid
Year: 1878

Seven hundred thousand dollars in
silver, weighing nearly eighteen tons,
will be received at the Treasury vaults,
in Washington from the mint in Phila-
,lelphia during the present month. The
removal from the mint is to make room
Tor the bullion from which the new dol
lars will be coined. 1t is believed that a
new "silver vault" will be needed in the
treasury building for the storage of the
new coin