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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-04
PICTURESQUE EUR0PEl
Special Notics.

The undersigned are Informed that the
c~anvassers of a serial publication, con-
sisting of old e~ngravings Of European
places, are representing that the publica-
ton Of Picturesque Europe announced
by us a year or more ago, has been aban.
doned, and that the work offered by them
is substituted therefor.
This, therefore, is to inform the public
that Picturesque Europe" is in active
preparation as is possible, consistent
with thorough excellence of the steel
plates and wood ~engravings, and that its
publication will begin in the course of a
few months. The e~ngrayinps of this
work are all new; they have been pre-.
pared by the cooperation Of American
and English artists, who have been tray-
cling over every part of Europe in order
TO secure entirely correct and late views
of the picturesque places. No labor is
or has been spared to render this publ.
cation the most trustworthy and elegant
production of the kind ever issued.
The public is warned against all pub
LEGATIONS bearing similar titles 10 that Sc
lected by us, which are now being SNUG
eled into circulation by the false repre-
sensations of the ~canVsssers. "Pictur
esque Europe" will bear upon its it'll
page the name Of the undersigned pub
fishers; ell other works purpoFting 70 b
the same are spurious iuitations.
Respectfully,
ID. APPLETON Il Co.
New YoRk, October rs, 1876. [tkm
GOV. VaRce's Lecture Post
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Carh-
To the Editor Of the I edger:

To the Editor Of the I edger:
St. LOUIS, October %. ls75.-It hav-
ing come TO our knowledge that parties
~canyassing for a serial know as Pictur-
esque World or Europe Illustrated, are
reporting that the publication Of Pictur-
esque Europe, companion Of Picturesque
America, by D. Appleton & Co., has
been abandoned by them and this work
substituted in its place, we desire to call
che attention Of your readers 70 the fol-
lowing card received from D. Appleton
&Co. j. Il. CHAMBERS & Co.
No. 305 Locust street,
General Agentsfor d. Appleton 4 Co.
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FOR 5ALEI

500 Packages Of Tea, all Grades;
300 Bags Rio Coffee;
SO Barrels Yeast Powder;
so Mats 0. G. Java Coffee;
10 Barrels French Mustard Prepared;
20 Barrels Tomato Ketchup;
TO Barrels Table Sauce;
10 Barrels Pepper Sauce.
Above Goods Sold in Quantities to Suit Purchasers. Sauce by the GaUoA
or Barrel.
BAKING POWDER.
ROASTED AND GROUND COFFEE AT PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION
Q. III. 81 co,
LIST No. sn MAIN RTRPrT
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GOV. Vance's Lecture Post
pOned tin tomorrow night.
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The subscription price OF she
PUEBLO LEDGER is IS per annum
for Daily, and 80 per annum for
weakly. POSTAGE FREE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
ENGLISH SPELLING.
suggssHon for = New Dictionary.

WASHINGTON, March B, 1878.
To the Editor Of tie National RspuStfeaa:
Sir: The spelling mania, Just now becoming ma
tionaI, offers food for serious thought. or the
years devoted to even common school English
education several must be spent In learning how
to spell" words in common use In the EngIfsA
language. I emphasize English, IS this Is not
true Of all languages and ought not to be Of any.
take, for instance, some Of the Latin languages,
a. the Spanish. No Spanish child, either In Old
Spain or In any portion OF spanish America,
spends an hour In learning to "gpell.n The con-
Btruction Of the words Is such that Il 10 almost
impossible to make . mistake in photography.
Words are written - pronounced; letters have
nxed and infinite sound, no matter how arranged,
and the pronunciation Of word or letter carries
though the word has never been seen before, 90
that 1t 10 impossible for one understanding the
rudiment1 Of the language TO appear ridiculous 10
No matter how many ysSrI, which ought 70 have
been better spent, We have devoted to learning to
spell " the best Of rs need N "unaoridgedh at
as this for the public eye; and whether 81 Dr.
Sunderland's church VestFy or slSeW here. thS
most highly-eduosted ladies and Eentlsmen from
al classes Of society Ego down. on all sorts Of
or "oh, pshaui" or Oh, something else. Many can
never become good "Bpelleran Oftea A HWeII-
edueatedn writer Is an awful "Spsller." This Is
universally true Of rs EnEliSh-speaking moFtGls.
In view o. all this, let us-While the sxciteuaent
is "red hot, and 90 many have gone down. with
their noluShing honorI" Observable 70 Aldo
yexing state Of Affairs. ! therefore move that an
invitation DO extended 10 all English EpeaklnR
peoples to send educated delegates 70 9 meeting
NAL gathering" Of lsTefOr the purpose Of taking
into serious confederation the propFiety Of ADJUST
ing some plan whereby our present terribly per.
picking, time and money-EAsting photographic
troubles may be ooViAtsd. Who seconds the mo-
tion7 INpKx
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
FUNERAL OF EDWIN s. SMITH.
The Remains Inferred at Oak Hill.


The funeral Of Edwin S. Smith took place yes
teTday afternoon from his late residence, No. Il22
Twelfth street northwest, at O'Clock in the after
noon. The deceased was universally known and
respected by all classes. Occupying position as
supeTintendent and representative for Adams
Express Company, he was brought into contact
with many OF the members Of this community.
especially the business portion, who ever found
him kind, sfable, and courteous, notwithstanding
the numerous veXations and annoyances incident
to the business and with these traits he combined
rare executive and administrative abilities, which
Of being his associated
His hrst marriage was with an estfmable lady
from massachusetts,, who resided here many
yeaIs, and diea IN this city in 1870. He subse-
lacy well known in this city and an eminent
rage.
man so generally esteemed and beloved Is
sure to have his friends testify their appreciation
OF MIN while living, and pay tribute TO his men,
DRY when dead therefore, Il was not astonishing
q see the large concourse Of relatives and friends
Inat assembled at his late residene and st. Pat
Ieks church yesterday afternoon to take fare
wen look At him whom they had honored and re-
speeted In life. The employees Of Adams Ex-
press Company attended IN q body, It RECURRING
twenty-five carriages to accommodate them The
following gentlemen were selected from their
number as pail bearers: Geo. W. Adams VIM, H
BaEpe, Z. Q. s: Bromwell, Geo. s. Smith, j. p.
encased IN q handsome walnut easket, covered
with black cloth, having silyer-headed nails
and bar-bandles. On the top was plate bearing
the name and age OF the deceased. Sweet and
frrgrant flowers IN the form 81 cross and crown
rested on the plate.
AfteF the services at st. Patriek'S church, which
were conducted ~ Rev. Father Keaue, Hern con.
eemetery, where the body vas Inferred on the
side Of hill looking out on Rock creek and the
sunrise. .Egs-s ..F
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
OT7 ITEMS.

OPENING OF NEW SPRING GOODS
WEEK.
have lust returned from New York with
splendid stock Of Ladies' and Gentlenen's FurniBN-
inEs, Fancy Goods, Notions, Sc, including IS me
an assortment Of imported Hosiery IS can be found
in the market. A full line Of Ladies' Undercloth-
ing Of the finest quality, and complete stock OF
COzsets, ut guaranteed, and Of the most desirable
I earnestly invite my friends and the public to
eIll on Tuesday or during the week, whom my
goods will be on view and offered at the lowest
New York prices. ANNIE X. HUMPHREY,
40 Tenth street northwest.
DR.. wIsTAR's BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
is "a combination and form indeed" for healing
chest. It cures q cough by loosening and cleans
ing the lungs, and allsying irritation, thus re-
uoriHg the cause, instead Of drying up the cough
and leaving the disease behind. Fifty cents and
81 bottle; large bottles much the cheaper.
60 TO 5000
invested IN Stocks and Gold pays &o Per cent.
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York.
THURsToH's IVORY PEARL TOOTH PowDHR
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-Five and nfty cents per bottle.
JouvRN's NOTORIOUS KID-GLovH CLBANXR
will renovste soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoH's PoMADR OPTIMR fs equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and hfty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENeTHEHIHs PLAsTKRs are the
very best All sold BIZ druRgistS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
ROBBERY OF A FATHER BY HIS SON.
Dismissed in Richmond and Rearrested in
this City.

John CronIn, IT,, was before the police justice
on Saturday morning, charged with stealing
500, the property OF John Cronin, sr. The wife
Of Mr.. Cronin, 81, had been in the habit Of keep
ing her own and her husbands money in pocket
book laid awRyi the bottom OF Q trunk. Young
Cronin and vile lived in the house with them. A
few nights ago difficulty occurred between
father and son, and the former, with his wife, was
driven from his house On Friday evening Mrs.
CTcnin, ST., sent for her trunk, and got IL. She
found It locked apparently rs she had left IT. but
upon q warrant for the arrest Of young Cronin
was taken out. The police Justic did not deem
the evidence Of a character sufficient to Justify
ipgly discharged. Upon the representation Of
Mr.. CTonin, ST., that he was afraid Of his son. the
police Justice required Of young Mr.. CronIn bonds
in the sum Of t2oo 70 keep the peacei which were
Yesterday morning Detective McDevitt OBJ
served man on the street in . state Of semi-in-
tozicstion, and conducted him to police headquar.
terF, where he might sleep of the effects Of his
carousal and be sent forth into the world in Q
sober condition. The man, who proved to
be John Cronin, jr., presented evidences
Of having been on prolonged spree, and unless
watched and attended, might soon be suffering
from an attack of deIirfHm fremsnS. On reaching
the Central station, he declined giving his name
person this was discovered; also $40 IN money.
The fact was known that before leaving Richmond
be was without money, and having been In this
city nearly week, making free with his money
for drinking or enjoyment, II was easy to conjcc-
ture what might have become Of the balance Of
the $50 Of which he was accused Of robbing his
father. He refused to tell Whereabouts IN Rich
mond his father resided, or how he came In pos
session OF the money being more persistent In bis
refusal when Informed for what purpose the on
Ger deSired TO know. The chief OF police Of that
city was inform ed Of bis arrest and he will be de-
ceiVed,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
THE SPELLING SCHOOL.
A Great Contest in Preparation Distin-
Ruished People to Participate.

The greatest spelling contest yet announced is
that arranged by the managers Of the Young
Mems Christian Association for Wednesday
evening, at Lincoln hall. Unusual importance
and dignity will be given to the occasion
by the fact that Speaker Blaine VIII be the pre-
siding officer Of the evening, and that Secretary
Delano and Senator Window will SIT in judg-
ment on the slips and falls Of the contestants,
while Hon. E. b. French will train the classes.
The presence Of such distinguished people in the
organization shows the very great interest now
manifested in this fundamental accomplishment.
Speaker Blaine will probably make one OF his
terse and incisive little speeches, appropriate to
this occasion. There VIII be three contests dur
ing the evening, one between two classes Of WELL
known ladies and gentlemen; one between volun-
teers from the audience, and third between the
reportersJ printers and proofreaders on the'one
band, and q class OF boys and girls from the
Grammar schools. An evening o, great interest
and much entertainment Is In prospect. The
tickets have been placed at q moderate figure,
and the diagram Will be open at Choates book
store tomorrow morning. Further particulars
will also be announced tomorrow. .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

The National Theatre-French Opera Bouffs.
This evening Wher the quiet influences Of Lent
shall have given place to the bright spring sun
Of Easter, and people will look up for opportu-
nifty Of enjoyment, the gSyest and most enchsnt-
ing OF musical entertainments will be afforded ct
the National theatre. With wise consideration
OF the needs OF the time; Manager Barton has
engaged the performance Of the brightest and
most TiVacious Of all the compositions Of LIE Coco,
"Giroae-Girofa.h This much lauded opera Is to
be presented this evening and during the week
by the celebrated French troupe OF artists, who
have won immense success in New York, and viii,
without doubt, repeat their good fortune here.
The sparkling merriment, the tnnoeuous ride
ulousness and Infectious fun of the French opera
eonits e produced by "trieksy spirit" which the
ARIEL 1t turks In the lively notes Of its music and
prompts the inimitable chIronomics and rapid
whose admirable talents can express the real
united power and wit of Its most peculiar dra-
matte character. The richest in detail Of arrange
ments, the most attractive in plot and the most
delightful in musical compositions Of all kindred
operas is this "Girohe- Giroha-" 1t contains sew
eTal mOretGuT Of song much praised, and its
Mile. Ooralie Godfrey, the prime donna, Is
pronounced by critics generally, the best GTfiSfe
ChizEoia. It is extreme praise that asserts that
Mile. Coralie possesses the talents Of that queen
Of the bouffe. Tostee, and the beauty Of Desc
lanzas. Tonight We can determine. Seats for
sale at the box office.
Mr.. Milton Noble will appear tonight at the
Comique In his hne drama Of "Jim Bludsoe."
Mr.. Ed. Murray, Miss Alice Ross and Miss Bette
Remmelsberg are among The new corners. Miss
Nellie st. John remains. In this young and
truly talented artist the variety stage has gained
positive acquisition. She is the best vocalist
Of all. Kitty Allyne and Jake Budd are sill
on the programme.
The Avenue Theatre.
The magic prince, Francois, mesmertst, chemist,
Ventriloguist and fre-eater will set = salaman-
der supper every night this week at the Avenue
theatre. Mile Carolista viii dance the tight
rope. Mile Azslia will continue her second
sight reading. Jessie Howard, Lou Edwards,
Ella Sheldon and Ohas. T. Ellis remain. A
great week ut the Avenue.
Ferd's Opera House-The Minstrels.
Carncross DIxey, with the star troupe Of
the world, commence the production Of their bril-
liant programme Of songs, acts and dances at
Ford's this evening. There is no extra charge
for reserved seats. These artists are all at the
head Of their profession, and will greatly delight
the patrons Of the theatre.
Fancy Dress Ball.
Tomorrow evening the annual fancy dress ball
Of Marini's pupils will take place. This is one Of
the most interesting local events Of the season,
and hundreds Of our readers will be interested
in Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
THE SPRING RACES.
The Trottsrs Beginning to Arrive.


The indications now are very promising that
the approaching spring meeting Of the WASH
fngton Driving Association will surpass any ever
held in this District. This is not strange, con-
sidering the prominent citizens who have lent
to their countenance and assistance to the build
ing up Of Brightwood park and encouraged the
giving Of square and honorable trials Of speed.
The energetic secretary, Mr.. Charlie Hayes, has
already received communications from promi-
nent bOrtemen in st. Louis, Chicago, Brooklyn,
New York city, Springfield, Mass, Philadel-
phia and other points, stating that they will be
on and taKe part in this meeting. Mr.. Morrill,,
who had the bay horse VIM. Penn here last fall,
and who became q great favorite, has arrived
with his half brother, both being sired by the
same horse, Legal Tender. Since his visit here
last year VIM. Penn has been sold to private
parties. and will probably never appear on the
track again. The same gentleman has brought
with him from the West pair Of dark bays,
young, spirited and well-matched, which,
1t is said, were procured for lady
keeping very extensive boarding school In q
beauties, and will be objects Of admiration when
ambliDg along the prominent thorouEhfares.
The horse he brought to take part in the races
is said to have no record, but It is whispered
about that he can touch the thirties While
writing on turf matters, horsemen are informed
that the Well-knoWn trotter Charlie Hays has
fallen into the hands Of his namesake, through
Q trade with Mr.. A. T. Whiting, who becomes
the owner Of the mahogany bay colt Thomas B.
Kalbfus. This colt is Morgan stock, three years
old, fifteen and Q half hands high, and is now
CHARTERED at Newark, New Jersey, and promises
big things. I....-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
Auction Sales To-day.

By J. T. Wormley:
At 400 o'clock, valuable property, improved
with q two story brick house, fronting on Eighth
street, between ID and Z streets southwest.
By II. Coleman & Co.: -re - O.
At 10 O'Clock, $500 worth Of goods, slightly
damaged by water, consisting Of dry goods, fancy
goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps and
large Gtock Of notions. z. I
BY Tbos. E. Waggaman: ... .#
At u o'clock, at his once, the book account Of
Louis f.. Valentine, bankrupt Each account
VIII be sold separately TO the highest bidder.
By Wash. B, Williams: B.
At 10 O'Clock, at house No. ss7 South CArolins
avenue, q large lot Of furniture.
BY DuncanSon Bros: ~.
At o'clock, valuable building lots, corner Of
Delaware avenue and North B street and on B
street NORTH, fronting the Capitol grounds.
By Thos. Downing:
At $50 o'clock, Bile improved property on
the northwest corner OF II and TWenty-nrst streets
northwest. ..rr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
THE COURTS.
Cirouit Court-Chief Jugtics Cartier.


This court was engaged as followson Saturday:
for plaintiff with nominal damages.
Schon vs.. Gerhardt Order to hle bond By
O;Hsre vs.. GaIlsan & williams. Motion for .
Heck vs.. Scott. Motion for a new trial.
Coulter VS.. Mybriek. Judgment for want Of
Hurd VS.. Kinds. Demurrer sustained and leave
TO plead within ten days. ..
Netmore vs.. Smith. Motion to retax costs.
Miller vs.. Grant.
CASES TO-DAY.
The following cases are assigned for trial to-day:
Nos. no. 179, lis, 162, 1853, os, 152 and 400. Ad-
1ouIned. ....
Probate Court-Judge DIN.
In this court on Saturday the will Of the late
DR.. r. W. Darby was hled. The testator be-
queaths his estate to his wife.
y. II. King gave bond IN $500 as Administrator
Of Marian w. King, and ohm MeEllgath In $500
as Administrator Of Thomas O'Conner.
A number Of routine accounts were passed,
The court adjourned until Tuesday next.
Police cpurt-Judee Smell.
In this court, on Saturday, Joseph Parker was
charged with larceny Of fractional currency; ined
$40 and costs. Robert and Alexander; assault
and battery on Kate Alexander; Robert was nned
" and costs and Alexander discharged. Joseph
Smith, Kate Alexander, Alexander Smith, Rich
ard johnson and Evan Dechty, nned - each for
profanity. Charles johnson, Lucy carroll, y.
Grammer. H. Pinkney and p. Washington were
fined each t6 for loud and boisterous language
and being disorderly. Joseph Parker, for pro
family; tined sio or thirty days the ehain-gang
Elizabeth Wallace, entiolDg prostitution, ".
james Garter, stealing q bag oil shoti slO ana
costs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
WHO Is TO BLAMEl
Neglect Of the Agent for the Poor Commits
sionerG,

sionerg.
Have the almoners for the poor an incompetent
man employed as visitor, or is he ignorant Of the
duties attached to that positIonH This question
is suggested from the fact that there is q serious
case Of destitution that has been repeatedly re-
ported to the commissioners, but up to this time
the parties have neither been visited nor efforts
made to relieve their sufferings. The case In
question is one NEST deserving. It is that Of Q
widow lady with one daughter, both OF whom are
out Of employment They are willing to work,
but are unable to obtain It. During the winter
this family have experienced great suffering
and hardship, most Of the time being without fua
and food; and up to last Saturday morning, for
the SO hours previous, the two women had not
eaten morsel of bread. When driven by pressing
circumstances to make the case known to their
neighbOrs, the widow came near fajnting on the
doorstep Of the house she was visiting from ex-
hsustion. Were this q new and unknown case to
this neglect; but there can be none. Before the
hrst funds were exhausted her situation was
brought to the attention Of Of the commission
eTs, who issued an order to furnish her with coal
-four and neal The agent on visiting the family
confessed that he had carried the order in his
pocket for four days, forgetting that he had It.
Since Congress appropriated the money to carry
on the work another commissioner attention has
been called to her and her daughters situation,
and an order to cover the case was issued. This
was done q week since, but up to the present time
no visitor has appeared at her door except the
neiEhbors, to whose kindness Of heart and charity
she probably owes her existence to-day. II the
agent Of the commissioners cannot better perform
his duties II is to the interest OF this community
bility in this city to displace him and substitute
another that will
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
The Metropolitan Club.

At the last regular weekly meeting the com.
mittee appointed by the club to raise money By
subscriptions to prosecute the canvass during the
coming campaign in Connecticut made report,
and turned over also, which amount was for.
Earded to Governor InRersoll and the COMMITTEES
was continued to finish its work. y'T ~.
A resolution was passed changing the club
meetings from once week to twice each month
during the interval Of warm weather between
April and October. -Four new members were
elected, and three proposed for membership.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29

One Of the most important Of the projected i'm
proVements in the northern section Of the city for
the coming season is the purchase Of the Douglass
property on street and New Jersey avenue, and
the erection on the square OF thirty nine fine sub
stantial houses the plans for which have been al
ready prepared.
WOrkmen began on Friday last TO lay the foun-
dalton walls Of the new building to be ere cted by
Ex-Governor Shepherd, at the corner of Twelfth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-29
Once Divorced and Twice Married.

Our chronicle of divorces q few weeks ago an.
nounced the divorce Of FIoris Maria Felix Van
Ruth and Emily A. Van Ruth. The marriage
license list Saturday records license for their
second marriage. A divorce bill was filed by
Mrs. Van Ruth last July, but was soon AFTER
wards withdrawn; but in December last she be-
gan suit fNr divorce, which came to q decree on
the I'd Of March. The example Of remarrisge is
one that might we'll be followed by many parted
couples In Mashington. Who will be the next?