Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1900 — Utilizing the Phonograph. [ARTICLE]

Utilizing the Phonograph.

A Philadelphia lawyer of considerable note received a visit recently from a man equally well known In the world of affairs. The latter had under his arm a parcel which proved to contain a talking machine. After the usual greeting* this was placed upon a table and without any Introductory explanation began to give vent to a volley of choice abuse; “Ypu scoundrel! You low beast! One of these days I’ll-—”, well, something very unpleasant Indeed. The lawyer was surprised, of course, but Ills amazement was increased-because he thought he knew the voice thus reproduced. "Be calm,” gald the visitor. “These insults are not addressed to you. On the contrary, they are flung at me—by my wife.” “But I thought you were po perfectly happy," cried the lawyer. “Exactly. She enjoys her present life too much to misbehave in the presence of witnesses. But these outbreaks are habitual with her in private. Of course, I could convince no one of the truth of this. So I concealed this machine just where she'd talk Into It unknowing, and, after several failures, I’ve succeeded In getting one or two good records. Now, I don’t want a divorce or separation or publicity. But I’m beginning to fear for my life, and, at any rate, I must have these threats stopped. What do you advise V” The lawyer advised a variety of things and now the wife has been placed under bonds to keep the peace.—Philadelphia Press.