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Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15

ranks continually unit, less than half OF the
thirty-four, with whom the battle opened, re-
mained upon the field. As one by one the
contestants were retired, the delights and
sympathy of the audience were manifested in
loud applause Pensile, Nucleus, Subtlety,
Supersede, Singeing, DistichsS Pauciiy, and
other like words sent their grapplers success
sively from the stage until but two ladies and
four gentlemen remained. The contest now
became quite exciting. One gentleman gave
way on 'Tyrannize. = though his case created
much sympathy and caused considerable dis
cussion among the umpres as it was con-
tended that he spelled the word correctly ae-
cording to some authorities. However it was
decided that the standards were against
him and he had to go. "Dyeing'-to color
shouted the Pedagogue. and out went an
other amid tumultuous applause. "Separa-
tom caused another to part company with
the feU and join the ranks of the many who
had gone on before. But one gentleman and
two ladies now remained. One of the ladies'
refused to handle a 'Piggin" and gracefully
retired. "Pannier," literally defined, brought
down tho house and sent the young gentle
man blushing from the stage and left the
bel 1, victory and first prize TO Mrs. L. B.
Jones'
The prizes were then distributed to the
contestant by DR.. Patton, in the
ollowing order To Mrs. L. B. Jones, lst,
'ne share of centennial stock; to W. J. Fer
is, 2nd, handsome gold bronze centennial
medal; to Miss Lizzie Buckle, Sd, a silver
medal; to L. II. Lane, 4th, dark
'ronze centennial medal; to W. N. Wilson,
'th, gilt centennial medal. James Hall,
little boy, having been the first to miss, re-
eived the primer, and was loudly applauded.
Thus pleasantly passed off the Middetown
Bee" leaving no sharp sting, though some
we're doubtless much disappointed.
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Maryland Affairs.

DEATH OF CENTENNARIAN. Mr..
Robert Smith, native of Smyrna, Del,
but for some years resident Of Easton,
died on Friday the 7th inst Had be
lived one day longer he would have
been 100 years old, the 9th being his
one hundredth birth. day. He was en-
gagged in active business as jeweler
until last January. when he retired,
and gradually the lamp Of life grew
dim and finally went out from exhaus-
ton. He had no disease, but died from
old age.-East0n Ledger.
At an election for town commissioners
of Elkton, Cecil county, last week, the
following gentlemen we're selected =
John +. Alexander, r. Fl. Tuft, NJ.
D., Thomas Drennen. William Falls.
Samuel B. Foard, John H lamar, Nj
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Stalliolls.
s. Abdallah stallion
SIASHER.
Hambletonian & Patohen Stallion
DUNLAP.

DUNLAP, bay, l6 hands, years old sired
IL by Knickerbocker son of Rysdyk's Ham,
betonian; dam, the Lennon mare, By Paul
Clifford, son of Vermont Black Hawk, (sire ol
Ethan Allen Paul Cliffords dam by Young
Patchen by George NJ. Patchen 1.-THE sire Of
Lucy) I'd dam by Old Abaallah, Sd dam by
May Day son of Henry Dunlap will make
the season of 1875 at nay stable. near st.
Georges, Del, Mondays, Tuesdays and We'd
nesdays; at Summit Bridge, Thursdays, Fri
days and Saturdays.
Slasher and Dunlap were awarded the tWO
first premiums over thirteen other stations at
the Peninsula Agricultural Exhibition held at
Middletown, Del, September 1874.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS 1875.
will give the following premiums for the
best colts by Slasher and Dunlap. Season of
1874.
lst premium of $4,000 for the best colt by
Slasher, foaled 1875.
I'd premium of 500 for the I'd best colt by
Slasher, foaled 1875.
lst premium of$20.OO for the best colt by
Dunlap, foaled 1875.
I'd premium of $1,000 for the I'd best colt by
Dunlap, foaled 1875.
These premiums to be awarded by the Com
mittee on colts at the Exhibition of the Pen
insula Agricultural and Pathological Associa-
tion, at Middletown, Del, October s, 6, I and
9th, 1875, at which time the colts must be
exhibited.
TERMs-40.00 to insure; 500. 90 by season.
For tabulated pedigrees or other particu-
lars, address THOS. J. CRAVEN,
st. Georges, Del.
Or F. D. NORRIS,
81 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar 2O-2m.
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Messenger, Cosmo and Mazeppa Stallion,
TANKERVILLE. JR.

TANKERvILLE, JR is a black, with star in his
forehead, eight years old, very handsomely formed,
15x hands high, with strong Messenger points; was
raised by Purser John N. Hambleton, of the u s. Ma
w. TANKERvILLE, JR, by Tankerville, the property
of Hon. James G. Earle; dam by Cosmo, from Ma
zeppa mare; & s, Morgan Black Hawk; g s. David
Hilrs Black Hawk, of Bridgeport, Vt; ggg 8, Sher-
man Morgan; gggg s, Justin Morgan Morgan
Black Hawks dam, Messenger mare, sired by Col.
Clark's Messenger horse, out of Messenger mare
By his dams side he took the first premium for colts
of his age at the Fair held at Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
his dam also drawing premium "He continued to
take the highest prize each year following until
der the rules of the neighboring societies. he could
be no longer entered in competition" Subsequently,
at the Maryland State Fair in 1885, he took the first
premium over Alexander, owned by G. NJ. FELTON,,
Stockbrdge Chief, and other fine horses, (see Nov
number of American Farmer, 1861 and in 1857 the
first premium over Col. Carrolrs Blackhawk, Henry
Clay, &C. (See American Farmer, November, 1857
Tankervile's dam was brought to Maryland from New
York. She was sired by Hambletonian, (again Mes
senger blood,) and was mare of elegant style and
action. She was awarded the highest premium, the
best brood mare of her class at the Maryland State
Fair in 1856. (See Amer Farmer, November, 1861
1t will be thus seen that Tankerve has large infu
sion of the highly valued Messenger and fast rotting
Stock that he is descended from premium animals on
both sdes and that his Morgan blood is derived from
the Sherman family, through Hills Blackhawk, the
most approved of that stock for harness Pedi-
gree Of Cosmo: Cosmo was by imported Sky Lark
his dam by the famed imp. Priam, out of Sophia by
Red Gauntlet, out of Col. Singletons celebrated four
mile race mare Clara Fisher. Pedigree of Aazeppa:
Mazeppa by Contention, his dam by Francisco grand
dam by Jack Andrews, great grand dam by Dare Dew
H. imported, great great grand dam by Clockfast, i'm
ported, - Contention by Sir Archie; Francisco
was got by Hambletonian, imported his dam by Dr.
Dixon's celebrated Nightingale, and she descended
from old Nelpomene from which Pill Box, the
grand dam of Sally Walker and the dam of Chanti-
cleer by Wldair. The Dare Devil mare was the full
sister of Collier Harrsons celebrated Brutus. The
Jack Andrews mare was the dam of Jemina Wilkin-
son. azeppa was fnll brother to Florida, and both
were excellent four mile horses. K3- The above ped-
gree of eppa was given to me by Judge JRo Glenn
of Bait, his owner, in letter dated Oct. &c. lS4S-
John ~ Hdn,bleton.
TANKERv1LLE, JR. will make the present season at
st. Georges, Mondays and Tuesdays at Odessa, We'd
nesdays and Thursdays; at Middletown Fridays and
Saturdays.
the season, and $40 single service. WIN. POLK,
April LOTT. E. R. COCHRAN
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CUT THIS OUT,
It Nav Save Your Life.

There is 40 person living but who suffers
more or less with Lung Disease, Coughs,
Colds or Consumption, yet some would die
rather than pay Is cents fer bottle of
medicine that would cure them. DR.. A.
Boschee's German Syrup has lately been in
troduced in this country from Germany, and
its wondrous cures astonish every one that
try it. you doubt what we say in print,
cut this out and take it to DR.. G. G. Cham
berlain, Middletown, Del, or H. P. Baker,
Odessa, Del and get sample bottle for 10
cents and try it, or regular size for IS cts.
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PURE GROUND RAW BONE

Furnished by car in lots of five tons and
upwards, or smaller quantities from store
Parties ordering early will get all the benefits
of lowest prices Also, materials for manu-
featuring Phosphate always on hand. Prices
best. Orders and inquiries by mail promptly
attended to. j. A. CRANSTON,
Feb 13-tjunl. Newport Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15
FURNITURE.
UNDERTAKING.
UPHOLSTERING

The undersigned respectfully announces to
the citizens of Middletown and vicinity that
he has On hand large and well selected
stock of handsome and durable W.
Walnut and Other Furniture,
which he will sell very cheap for cash. Buy
ing at wholesale cash rates he feels assured
that he can sell as low as the same goods can
be bought elsewhere. By buying of him pur-
ehasers will be saved the freight on their
goods from the city.
He is also prepared to attend to
Undertaking work
at short notice, and in a manner excelled
by none. Persons wishing Metallic or Wood
en- Caskets or Cases will find it TO their ad-
vantage to call on him. He has, also,
TAYLOR & SONS
Celebrated Corpse Preserver,
The Corpse may be dressed in the finest fab
RIGS and not be soiled, land can be seen at all
times) as nothing but dry cold air enters the
Casket.
GEORGE w. WILSON,
Practical Cabinet Maker and Undertaken,
Febl-I2m Middletown Del
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NOTICE.

DR. WIN. H. BARR begs leave to say that
- having sold his Drug Store and business
to Joseph NJ. Barr, he invites the same gener-
Gus patronage in the future as has been be-
slowed in the past on the store.
His Office will be at the old store, where he
will be found, as heretofore, prepared to en-
der professional advice and services
WIN, H. BARR, NJ. D.
MddIetown, Jan. !, ls75.-tf
Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15

Mems and Boys Ready-Made Suits from
ST.. 90 to $500 Mems fine cloth Coats and
Cashmere Pants. Also, Fine Suits made to
order for $2O. 90 to $25 90.
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CARPETS.

1000 yards Carpeting and Mating, consist
ing of fine extra wide Brussels, $l.50 to ST. rs
er yard; all wool Ingram 85c. to $l.l0 !;
wool filling, 60 to 75c; Hemp, Cottage, Rag
and Stair Carpets, 35 to so cts.
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SOMETHING NEW!
THE MEXICAN INSECT DESTROYER.

Kills instantly. Destroys the eggsi Can be
used on man, beast, or vegetation. Danger-
Gus only to insects. Kills Reaches, Bed Bugs,
Mosquitoes, Bugs on potato vines, tobacco
plants, rose bushes, grape vines also, Lice
on Chickens. % cts per bottle. Every bot
tie guaranteed, or the meney refunded
HARRY vASEY, GENERAL AGENT,
may sat Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15

The American Newspaper Advertising
Agency of Geo. P. Rowell & Co., New York,
is the only establishment of the kind in the
United States which keeps itself persstently
before the people By ADVERTISING IN newspapers
They evidently receive their reward, for we
have it from reliable source that advertising
orders issued by them for their customers
have exceeded three thousand dollars day
since the commencement of the year and this
is not a ueru good year for advertising either.
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MTDDLETOWN IRONFOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE SHOP.

DLOWS and Plow Castings, Machine Cast
ings of all kinds on hand or made 10
order. ss
Particular attention given to Repairing
Machinery. Cash tor. old Iroa
VIM. l.. BUCKE Il SON,
Jan Att Founders and Machnists.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the firm Of J. Il.
n SCOWDRICK l. CO., are hereby respect
fully requested to call and settle their ac-
counts on or before the lst of January, 1875,
ard save cests. NJ f. WALKER,
Dee l9-tf Assignee
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BOOTS & SHOES.

Ladies' fine Velvet and Kid Slippers, $l.OO
to Sl.25 per pair; Ladies' Button Pebble Gal
tiers, $2.25 TO $2.75. Ladies' Lace Balmoral
Shoes, sewed, $l.25 to So Is; Mems Lace
Boots and Caters, 81 .25, $l.75, $500, $3.50.
Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15
DRESS GOODS.
CLOTHING.

New shades of Alpacas, Poplins, Delaines
and Wash Poplins-123 to 35 cents.
Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15

GUNS, gold and nickle-plated Pistols, all
at low prices. Our friends and the public
will please and examine cur stock before pur-
chasing. Respectfully,
Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15
SILKS.

Fine Cashmere and Gros Grain Black Silks
So so to So 3.OO-werth $4.Oe Striped Japan
ese Silk, 81 to so cents.
Middletown transcript., 1875-05-15

lfyou want big plate Of Ice Cream for 10
cents, 60 to Rices
fyou want the finest Confectionery, 60 to
Rices.
If you want Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
60 to Rices.
If you want Cakes, plain or fancy, go to
Rices. r.f
If you want Crackers, 60 to Rice's.
If you want Ice Cream for Parties, Pic-Nics,
Church Festivals, etc., go to Rice's.
If you want Toys for the children, go to
Rices.
If you want Childrens Coaches, GO to
Rices
Boys and young gentlemen, if you want
Base Balls and Bats, 60 to Rice's.
fyou want the finest Cigars, 60 to Rice's.
If you want Wedding Cake, go to Rice's
II you want good glass of Soda Water, 60
to Rice's.
If you want Ice for your family, you can
have it delivered at your door by Rice
All Of the above, and many things not here
in mentioned, will sell as cheap as they can
be bought anywhere in the world.
E. B. RICE.
May l-ly.
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NEW
SPRING AND SUMMER
STOCK

Of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps Boots,
Shoes, Slippers, Cloths, Cassimeres, Ready
Made Clothing for men and boys, Carpets, La
dies Ties, Cuffs & Collars, Black and Striped
Silks, Guns, Pistols, Cartridges etc.
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JONES'
Adjustable Peach Assorter.


(culings
sustained those
merely they will
BUILT UPON ORDERS ONLY
should the fruit be
built hundred probability
will be the interest
JOHN A. JONES, Mt Pleasant.
W. WESLEY WALKER
E. rents
M MAHEYs Agent
W. NRDYyM AGENT
J. H. THOMAS MnLNGros,
them
Hon B. T. Bggs W. P Bggs DJ Cummins ohm Co,
John Combet W. 4 Cochran Robt Cochran, w..
E R. A NJ Hiprus
H.A Nowan c. W. Naudain RichadonkR
Hon VIM H. Ross Dr. b. Ridgey Serck
Townsend, Col E. Wilkins F.A. Wlkison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-03
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MUSIC.

THE DIRECTION oFFERED TO NJ. aoUNoD AND
REFUSED.
The following letter from ii. GOunod, the eminent
French composer will be read with interest 1t was
written in answer to an application made to him
through NJ. Millet the head of the Paris Conser-
vatoire, to act as head Of the proposed American
College of Music:
Auo. l, '75-P NJ.
MI DEAR MIILET: received your two notes and
have just received third II has been Impossible Tor
me. assure you, TO find time TO answer them am
deIuged with letters. and TO curse the
quantity have write. 1t is death to my work Twas
musician; have become correspondent
But to come to the object OF your letter. recently
met at the on one OF those days Of pleas
reunions toward the close Of the year. when had the
honor Of being of the jury, G. Chouquet who told Inc
he about to write to you and begged him at the
time forward to you my excuses my regrets and
my answer
am no longer OF age nor in state OF health TO ew
crate for the purpose Of founding conservatory. 1
have two children Of 10 years OF age and dangh
of IL. eanJneither take my family to America nor
leave it here Moreover have neither the capacity nor
strength necessary 10 to America play the admin
isaor spend the years left TO me IN aors tre re-
suit Of which l shall witness, and which perhaps
would only end IL mistakes and deception. am ~
years old and have desire to end life In new ell
erprises. My fighting time over and though as your
brother says not very well off, do not wish 70
face again the ocean of adventure will end my days IN
the ouie and modest position which ncessant labor has
won for me, and which is at least security for my
children.
am not the less obliged to you. indeed am very
much fatcred that you should have thought OF me as
the Atlas this New World which find too heavy Ioi
my shoulders
II dared offer any advice it would he this Put an
American at the head Of an American Conservatory who
.,.er be may be Yours truly Gu. GOCNoD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-03
CRIMINAL NOTES.

At the Yorkyille Police Court Lewis Van Kern
stein was default Of $500 bail His real name 5 Jacob
Aisor. al the Windsor Hotel when he pre-
tended 10 be Russian Count When The bill presented
unable Hewas thereuIon arrested and fined $40
AT the Essex Market Police Court yesterday, Mary
Mailer bail for stealing atc from Au
gust OF No l27 Delaney ST. Joseph Miller Of NO.
log Nathan Hess OF No 3.l Last HoustOnsi.
and Jacob Of No. 1874 hiyngtonst held for
keeping lottery Offices
AT the Washington Place Police Court Yesterday
James Burns held for attempting steal $40 the
OF Gusaye Bischof at No. SOs Eshtlaye. and for
pointing pistol Mr. BisciOH when ne seized Virgil
Whcomb held Ia $500 bail for keeping gambling house
at NO. IL West Twenty -dghthst
AT the Tombs Police Court yesterday Anna Quirk
was .d In 500 bail keeping dsordeIy house 21S
Watert Ten Of the inmates who also arrested
nned ETaucs aIley ~ No. ol4 . broadway
bail 800 for violating the Excise law His brother WI
saloon, became his ill
H.aiey held for stealing horse aud wagon worth
$50 the property % Levi Ray Of No 2DG tlsi ksont Ed
X held examination charge NJ steal
ing 500 worth Of cloth ion re Store Of hi. employers
Reynolds NOS SO ana 6s Worth lie disposed
the property small quantities. to several aucuoneoIs IN
lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-03
THE TERESA CLIFTON CASE.

Testimony was taken yesterday i'll the appli-
cation of the father of Teresa clifton the girl who
taken from Annie small about year ago by Police Com
missioner Gardner, to Lave his child restored to Lih
Judge Brady the former proceeding, growing out OF
Commissioner Gardners action, sent the cold To me
Society of the sheeirg Arms, the ground that the
nareuts had been so careless in leaving he with such
woman that they shond not be further trusted with her.
On the present proceeding. brought by Jobn d. Town
send in the father, Judge Brady stated again
the reason of his previous action, but permitted the
parties 20 take further testimony to show that his Jude
inent as 10 the carltsItss oi the parents was NIOnE
JJin l. Davenport appeared Or the Institution where the
child nUw is .,.,,
Two witnesses Charles Thunauer and Patrick haloney
the halter CiOns employer, fctliei 10 the excellent
character Joseph Clifton 40 far ~ had farn unitf
their obsery alton and Mr.. Davenport conceded hs gei
eral good character. Joseph Chiffon ainse wac then
called aud testified that he worK.nShdn, earning
ocra sjona,ly So a week lie has vie ana lCur
daughters the two eldest supporting themSciVes
Teresa the third became acquainted WITH Ms. S!ii'
through tue accident OF DeghbOr1 God. The child Iau
crrauls for er out OF school hOdrs and finally went %
live with het The father knew nothing, lac sweaFs
agaust Mrs. Smalls character, or lie NOud MOI ave
permitted the child go to her. His testimony VIII be
inued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-03
usITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WAeuINGr0N Sept 1.-THE following is The do
cson United states supreme Court In tie OF Lii
man and Hiram plaintiffs AIT T. H. Leon
ard e1ecuto ct a-In Circuit Court for the
Western District Michigan Mr. Justice Hunt delivered
the ounou the Frederick r. Leonard Of whom the
defendants the executors brought this action
claiming from tue Jennlsos The plaintiffs IL
$4,000, the alleged value Of certain sawed Iun-
Der taken by them from his possession. The cause
was Submitted To the Tor trial without
Jury, the taxing Of the lumber wa. proved. and
ia value wa found to be Sl7. 49, which aerwnrd
due i6l for when judgment ordered for the
plaintiffs The trial had before tue Court .ithout the in
Prevention iuIy ~ the Act OF March 3. 1868
50 aad the record contains specific nnding a facts
Leonard Others under The style OF the Bellon Lumber
Company. were The 81 certain lands In Michigan re
"A Of 1866 made with I'd
Ward Cole In consifcraon ~ ss7, 900 PAID
they agreed sell convey Cole the ai d. defcbed
cole agreed 20 Day for trm s Of $4,000 follows,
viz $4,000, with Interest, in one year. the same
"a OO0 OF the end ~ trse years. u
further agreed thai Tor thousand feet of timber cut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-03
CIVIL, NOTES,

]. s. Kennedy g. Co. yesterday began suit
and flied their complaint against Robert H. Benson Co.
OF London fo s22 800 amounting. with exchange and
unaty to l3JO1J 10 Tor failure OF the English nCuse
to pay drafts OF tic plaintiffs. after aceepunt en-
The proceeding taken by the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children in tine case OF Henry
A. Honken, a boy OF 16. to have him placed under
guardianship habltual drunksrd, was yesterday
before the sheifs jury end Henry Bergh and Dr. Ernst
r. Hoffman as Commissioners The boy was present,
pale, emaciatsd and With dropping eyelds unable 10
walk without assistance yet showing frequent geaus Of
intelligence during the examination Several Witnesses
were examined who testified ia regard 10 his habit OF
drinking after his mothers death in May last aud until
Aug . when the police nterfcred and removed him 10
the German Hospital All agreed that his appesianee
Yesterday bad as it was better than the day be
was taken 10 the hospital Ills counsel, Dir. Henry,
that the he adjourned two weeks to give the
hospital treatment such effect that the boy might intel
ligently direct bin. Mr. Mcneil, who appeared Tor the
Society consented 70 adjournment for one week that
he ht further proof OF the value VI the boys
estate, said to be $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-03
AMERICAN STREET CARS IN RUSSIA.

1t has been stated that number Of American
bnl, ears were being shipped from NewYork 10y stephen
son Co of this city. reporter Of THE TRIBUNE called
at the olce Of the firm Twenyseyen between
Fourth and Fithaves yesterday and learned that the
cars now being shipped for the ST. Petersburg Tram
way Company, aud are sent trial This Company is
also making trial of manufactured In England and
Belgium. The final viii be for abOut 800 cars
and Mr. Stephenson said that his firm probably would
obtain the contract for the whole number The sample
cara sent of peculiar structure being arranged
for % seats inside and tie came number ON tae Top
The len 9TH OF the is 20 ee AS no passengers VIII
be allowed TO stand the ears when loaded be drawn
by two horses The roofs curved. and the seats on
tie top reached by starWays at each end OF the car
empty weigh about 1850 pounds, ana cost at
schedule prices. 81 i % each MIR Stephenson stated
that cars European manufacture cannot compare with
those manufactured here in elegance igbtncss dnra
bty. His Company had furnished for the birkcn
head Tramway in 1860 ana from that time English man
ufactrers had been working on American models There
at present this country Inspector OF cars intended
for the Petersburg Company. Russian Government
official. The ST. Petersburg Tramway Company, how
ever is private corporation ANA Air Stephenson Ia Of
opinion the Russian Government aids such enter
prises for the development OF the cities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-03
ART AT THE CENTENNIAL.

SIR: have noticed in your paper few re-
marks on Art az the Centennial" in which You speak of
the poor chance OF the artists being well represented
there. nope your article Will be Of some benefit There
il 40 reason Why should moi be veil represented, but
far am able 10 find out-Only the members OF The
National Academy OF Design have been informed and
"a not positiye That they have been Unless something
is done soon, exhibition al the Centennial viii not
represent American art ! have Just returned from
visit TO Prof. Baird TT Woods Hole Mass, where
have been making Studies OF live fish, ana there
found The United states fish commission repre-,
sistans, making plaster caste OF all our coast fishes 10
be coored and sent TO the Centennial. They are aso
pbotOgfaphDg and collecting specimens OF all kinds Of
sh and their food and preser' ing the Same IN alcohol
that the Fish Commission aud the siiihsonian Inb
tuition will be we'll represented at the Centennial
Yours truly kAREMAN HoLBLRfos.
HncLf ngnck. N. J.. Aug. %. lSlO