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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
women,n CIethes.


A London letter to Harpers Ba-
Ear says:
The extremities to which fashion
has advanced in London in female
attire are really deplorable. A lady
on whose truthfulness can depend
confdes to me the following par
ticulars: She was asked the other
day to inspect the wedding trous-
seau Of a young lady of high rank.
The dresses we're very numerous
and beautiful, and every accessory
of attire was in the hight Of fash
ion if not in good taste. "But
where" inquired my friend, SIS the
underclothing?"
"Oh," said the milliner, with a
smil of pity, ladies wear none
nowadays. They wear these in
stead" And she pointed to three
complete suits, not of armor, but
Of chamois leather.
1t is only over channels leather
that the skirts from Worth can be
strained tight enough. AT Bristol,
the other day, the Mayor gave an
entertainment to the Lord Mayor
Of London, and the occasion seemed
so important that one lady guest
sent to Paris for her dinner dresg.
1t was SO tight when it came that
she had to take off garment after
garment before she could get into
it at all. And then she had to sit
down at table. | am told that her
s~ufferings were considerable during
the repast; but her worst misery
was the reflection, "How shall /
get up again 2" Eventually she
did get up, thanks to the gentle
men on each side of her, who pulled
down the refractory garment by
main force.
At the very last drawing-room at
Buckingham Palace a similar catas-
trophe took place. A lady made
her bow to the Queen a little too
low for her "kicking strap" Gas q
man would call it, but ! dare say
Mr.. Worth has some prettier name),
and it slipped down so far that she
could not get up again. The Lord
High Chamberlain himself had to
come forward and set her straight.
In England the right hand is no
longer useful to ladies, it being re-
quired to hold up their dresses. In
Paris this is thought economical
and therefore base, and the train is
allowed to sweep the street like Il
broom. Only imagine what it must
collect
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
Our ConstLines.

Few persons not familiar with
geography will believe that the
Pacific ocean boundary of the
United States has a greater extent
of coast line than the Atlantic
shore. The aggregate Of our shore
line on the Pacific is 1874 miles,
whilst on the Atlantic it is II, $50
miles, and on the Gulf of Mexico
6S43 miles. California contains
1136 miles of the coast line on the
Pacific, whilst she has also 272
miles Of island shore and 240 miles
of tide-water river shore, making
altogether 164S miles Of the shore
line. Texas has an actual coast
line on the gulf of 1909 miles,
whilst Florida has 1144 miles on
the gulf and 1868 miles on the At
~lantic, SO that both exceed Cali
fornia in this particular. 1t is the
annexation of Alaska that has pro-
NOTED the Pacific coast to a higher
figure than the Atlantic, Alaska
having $3.50 miles of coast line.
These figures are taken from the
Coast Survey reports.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

Mr.. E. G. Barnaby left last evening
for the Eastern seaboard and Centennial,
to be absent two or three weeks.
We are grstifed to see hat our worthy
friend, Colonel W. r. Mcclure, was
unanimously elected last night Secretary
Of the School Board. An excellent Sc.
lection and well deserved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
rire IA

At two o'clock last night a fire de.
stroyed the one.story frame Of Mrs.
Maltzi, on Poplar street, adjoining the
Boulevard Resort. A small grocery store
and several sheds and outhouses were
also destroyed. The origin of the fire
was accidental, and the loss sustained
amounted to about one thousand dollars
Oh, how on earth can ! be sure
To keep my breath fresh, sweet and pureY
Use S0Z0DONT.
Oh, has the way at last been found
To keep my teeth white. clean and sound?
Use S0Z0D0NT. 2-7eOd&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
MURRAY & RIDGELY,

IS Madison street, Memphis, Tenn,
Merchant tailors and direct importers Of
the very best makes Of French, English
and German fabrics. We take pleasure
in announcing to our numerous patrons
and the public that we have the very
best facilities for getting up suits in the
most approved styles, and we solicit an
inspection from gentlemen desiring ele'
CANT and fashionable fall and winter
clothing. MURRAY Il RlDGELY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
Dialogue.

Say, old fellow, where did you get that
fine cOat2
Answer-At Harry Coins, 227 Main
street.
You did, Where did you make the
raiser
Oh, it did not cost much, as Harry
Cohn is selling goods at less than halt
price, 'as
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

l will remove on September LIST to the
large and c%ommodious store.house, No,
3O6 Main street, opposite Peabody Hotel,
aud shall continue the general auction
business in all its details, as heretofore
Thankful to my friends for their pas
patronage, l respectfully solicit Their
continued favors in every line,
A. e. FARMLAND,
Isl General Auctioneer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
The Pennsylvania Railroad,
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE
Fast Mail Route of tro United States

gill ho most direct. convenient and economi
cai nov Of reaching Philadelphia ana Ibis
great Exhibition from all secIl2ns o. tIe
e%onutry, Its trains to and from PhIIR1e5PHla
will pass through a GRAND VbNthNNAhn
DEP0T, which the Company have erected az
he Main Eutranceto the Exhibition drounas
ar the accommodation of passengers VINO
ish To stop at or start from the numerous
large hotels contiguous TO this station anu .ne
H5.hibition-a convenience Of tne grehtgsI
1,elna To visitors, and afforded exclusively ~
s,paad uPpssDpsylysnia Railroad, which is The
ONLY LINE RUNNING DIRECT ~ IhE
EENTENNIAL BUILDINGS. Excursion
trains will also stop at the Eacampment oil
the Patrons Of II .sbandry, at Elm otatioh' on
his road.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is the grandest
"a; iWay organization in the world. IL CON
tToLi seven thousand miles Of roadway, form
INC continuous lines to Philadelphia, new
Vark baltimore and Washington, over which
luxurious day and night cars are run IRON
MILEAGE. st. Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati, In,
dianapolis, Columbus. Toledo, Cleveland and
Erie, without change.
Its main line is laid with double and third
tracks Of heavy steel rails upon a deep peg OF
broken stone ballast, and its bridges are all Of
iron or stone. Its passenger trains are
enuipped with every known improvement LOT
comfort and safety, and are run az faster
speed for greater distances than the trains OF
Inv line on The continent. The Company has
largely Increased its equipment for Oentennial
Gravel, and will be prepared to bulid IN ls
co,vn shops locomotives and passenger cars AZ
sbo VI notice sufficient to fully accommodate
SUI extra demand The uDeQualed resources
~ tbe command Of the Company guarantee
9ba mos perfect accommodations ior all is
oatrons a 1ring the Centennial Exhibition
THE MAGNIFICENT SCENERY for which
az IpennsvIyen,a Railroad ia so justly cele
MATED presents TO the traveller over its perfect
rasdWay an eyer-ch2nsiug panorama OF rlyeI,
mountain, and landscape views unequaleo IN
America.
TIE ADMINISTRATIONS on this line are !,
unsurpassed. Meals will be furnished aI
suitable hours and ample time allowed loi
enjoying them.
EXCURSION-TICKET6 al. reduced rates
will be sold at all principal Railroad tlcKe
Offices In the West. Northwest southwest
Be sure that your ticket reads via
the Great Pennsylvania Route to the
Centennial.
FRANK THOMSON, D, NJ. BOYD, JR..
General Manager. Gonl fass'r Agent
10-95d&W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

Sweeping Reduction. To
reduce our stock we have
marked our teas down 20 per
cent. Tea Store, 800 Main st.
Ilk-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

The type, material and %worSmen Of
the LEDGERj job Office are as good es the
best, and hence we guarantee first class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
1924
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

The territory along the coast be-
tween Nice and the Italian frontier
has been almost entirely given up
to the production of lemons. II is
estimated that 40, 600, 600 will be
shipped to Philadelphia this season,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

liz the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display of any job of printing. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
Look Sharp.

Only a few dozen lefC Of those fine
white shirts selling at 75c-worth double
the money-at the great clearing sale,
227 Main street. t&s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
The Great Rush

For clothing and furnishing goods is still
continued at the great closing sale, 227
Main. las
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
OYSTERS
R. BUOHIGNANI

HAS JUST RETURNED FROM A TRIP
Ill TO the North and brought with him the
FIN EST OYSTERS
that could be selected in Baltimore. He So
leoted there something new In the way OF
oyetars the Centennial Style. They are put
up in small wooden cans, which prevent the
oysters from tasting of Tin. They can BIO Cd
ted establishment, No. 80 Jefferson street.
@ rner Of second, in the very best style, at
SOC per can and 90c per kog. The choicest
brands Of liquor, lager boer and cigars always
on hand. dive him o call and judge ioi
yourself. loS-lO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

Yeast Powder, 50 cents per
pound, or 3 pounds for 81, mt
Tea Store, 1896 Main st. l45.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

Sin Cooks Billiard Parlor has fans
that make the room cool, llSi.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

The best soda and mead la
Memphis, o glasses for @0c, al
Bartee's, 32S Main at. l22.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
A Dollar Saved Is Two Dollars
Made.

So buy your clothing and furnishing
goods at half price at Harry COINS, 221
Main street. as
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
RAILROADS
CE NTENNIAL EXHIBITION
Philadelphia, Penn.

,UHns GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXHI-
hition. designed to commemorate the enc
anniversary Of American lnde-
i1enden ce, will open MAJ, 10Th ana Close ma
sod iii tLe States aud Territories Of the Union
,siIi mart icipate, bringing together the most
eompPsbe.Ssivs collection. Of art treasures
%moecbanica / inventions, scientific discoveries,
mSnufacturing achievements. mineral sPeSl-
mems, and aEIicgltGST s1o RTGd 10 tbs sS eRbi idpl
I've Situated on the line of the Pennsylyanla
FaS and embrace four hundred and NIFTY
acres Of Paramount Park, all highly improved
aUiS1S ornamented, on which are erected the
largest buildings ever eonstructed Of
these covering an area OF nifty acre hnH S Sv
,ersseted for the purposes of the Exhibition Is
over one hundred.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

You can get choice COniec-
tiOns. also soda and mead, at
FIOyd's. l54,t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
FISH,.
MEDICINE.
Eureka Chill Tone.

THE ONLY REMEDY THAT ACTS SPE-
j. officially upon the causes that produce
Chills, Fever and Ague, viz: malarial poi
sons. As a remedy for the Enlargement Of
the Spleen none other is equal to it.. Try il
and be convinced. Price, 81.
l2S D. #. GOODYEAR. 1877 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

Tinware! TinwareI
John is. Ford, I28 Poplar 81.
IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

ANeEc CAN MAKE IS A DAY IN
hAUlEO their own city or town. Address
Ellis Mfg Co., Waltham, Mass. i46 66d6w
DERSONAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
L Of the Peace, Notary Public and Commits
sioner of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections in the county. Office 294 Front Of.
llS-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

F0R SALE-OLD NEWSPAPERS, 4Oc PER
Z hundred, at this office. the cheapest wrap
ping paper you can get. 55-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
FoR SALE.

COR SALE-CHOICR CORNER LOT ON
I Washington and Yates streets, rtnting
Poplar market; "A feet front. An excellent
S-P
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
TAKEN UP.

TAKEN UP-A BROWN AND WHITE
J. male calf. two months old. call at 90
Ruth street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

COR SALE-OLD TYPE-BETTBR THAN
: Babbitt metal fer light, fast running ma
at this office. 33-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
"Great Reduction in Round Trip
The "0ld Reliable" Memphis an,

Gen. Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
WANTED.

tHANTED FOR GENERAL HOUSE.
w work, a German girl, at 294 Third st.
"a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

WANTED-lN PANTS-MAKERS. ALSO
w a boy about 16 years old. apply to A
SPIR0. Manufacturer of Jeans Clothing, 80
North Court street. 1885
WANTED PARTIES WHO C0ATEM.
w plate building to call on HOGAN. Jordan
4 Co., lumber dealers, S5 and 37 second st.
1891
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

VLTANTED-sITUATI0N AS TRAVEL
w ing agent or salesman for a wholesale
house grocery preferred), by one who has an
extensive acquaintance in North Alabama
and Mississippi. Address
"a BUSINESS. this office.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06
A FAIR SPECIMEN.

The Milwaukee Whiskey ring are
making poor progress in their attempt to
blacken the reputation of Secretary
Bristow. Thir agent in Congress, Mr..
Cate, holds his seat by shameless fraud,
so declared by the Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of Wisconsin, himself a
Democrat. He declared the action of
canvassers who counted Cate in, after
the people had counted him out, "amost
indecent and fragrant violation of duty,
too palpable for blunder, too corrupt for
any mercy of construction" and says
tire eanvassers "are gully Of . political
crime next to treason and nearly akin to
it." This is the sort of creatures who
are flinging mud in Neutrality-suspicious.
renee journal.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

A delegste convention of the Republicans of the
State of Kansas will be held in Representative
Hall in the city Of Topeka, on Wednesday the
2ath day OF May, A. d. ls76, at the hour a two
o 'clOck P. u for the purpose Of choosing two
delegates and ten alternates to represent the Re
publican party of Kansas in the Union Republic
can National Convention to be held in Cincinnati
Ohio, on the 18th day OF June, for the purpose II
nominating candidates for President and Vice
President Of the United States. Each Rep7esen-
tative district entitled to representation in the
Legislature of lS77 shall be entitled 70 two dele
gates.
1t Is recommended that the district conventions
tor the purpose Of electiag delegates to the State
Convention herein:called be held on Saturday, the
18th day Of May, 1876, at such hour ss may lie
designated by the central committee o. each rep
resentative district. in the event that there be
be no such committee, by the central committee
of the county. 1t IL also recommended that in
additionto the delegates herein provided for, one
alternate be elected for each delegate.
No person will be entitled TO seat or vote in
the Conyention by virtue Of holding the proxy of
any of the delegates. % . -, -
By order pfthe committee.
= JOHN GUTHRIE, Chairman.
j. JAY Buck, Secretary.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1876.
xEPyBLlcAS EArIOsAh CONVENTION.

The next Union Kepublican National Conven-
tion FOR the nomination. Of candidates for Press-
dent md Vice President Of the United States Will
be held In the city OF Cincinnati, on "wednesday,
the fourteenth day Of June, l67e, q y o'caock
noon, and win consist OF delegates from each
STATE esual TO twice the number Of its Senators
and REPRESENTATIVES In COngress, and Of two del
egates ffom each Organized Territory and the
District Of Columbia
In calling the conventions for the election Of
delesates, the committees Of the several States
are recommended to invite n Republican cleo.
poiftical differences or previous party aMlafions,
Who are opposed to reviving sectional issues, and
desire to promote frienly feeling and permanent
harmony throughout the country BY maintaining
snd enforcing N the constitutional rights Of every
citizen, including the full and free exercise OF the
yisAt OF suffrage without intimidation and with
OUT fraud; who are In favor OF the continued
prosecution of all Official dishonesty, and OF an
economical administration Of the Government
by honest, fithful, and capable officers; who are
in favor Of making such reforms In government
IS experience may from time 70 time suggest;
nation by depreciating any Of its obligations, and
in favor Of sustaining in every way the national
faith and financial honor; who hold that the com
mon school system 10 the nursery Of American
liberty, and should be maintained absolutely ffee
from sectarian control; who believe that for the
Government should continue to be c0nfided to
those who adhere to the principles Of LIS, and
support them Is incorporated IN the constitution
and the laws; and who are in favor Of recOgniz-
ing and STRENGTHENING the fundamental principles
Of National Unity in this Centennial Anniversary
4. d. MORGAN, Chairman,
WIN. L. CHANDLER, Secretary,
Republican National Committee.
WASHINGTON, January Is, 1876,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06
CENTENNIAL. ANNIVERSARY.
STATE orKAssls, =
.Execntiva DdpaPtment,

l. Executive Department.
WHsIEAs, It Is deceased proper that
the accompanying joint Ecsutsltion Of
Cdnefess should Be brought Directly e
the attsiitioii Of the misses Of the people,
| in order that the necessary step may bd
taken t. carry out the purposes indica'
ted therein
Now, therefore, I, Thomas A. Osborn,
Governor OF the State of Kansas, have
directed such resolution to be published
herewith, and do recommend to the peo-
pie of the various counties that measures
be taken to carry into effect the patriotic
suggestion of Congress. not only that the
Centennial Anniversary -four National
Independence" may be properly observed
but that q fitting record of our local
progress may be contributed to the gen.
eral history of the country.
In testimony whereof l have hereuntO
set my hand and caused the great seal of
State to be affixed at Topeka, this 9th
day Of April A. D. 1876.
THOMAS A. OSBORN,
r.. ST. Governor.
Taos. II. CAvANAuGH sec'y of State
Joint resolution on the celebration of
the Centennial in the various counties
or towns.
Be it resolved by the Senate and the
House of Representatives of the United
States of America, in Congress assembled
That it be, and is hereby, recommended
by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives to the people of the several States,
that they assemble in their several coun.
ties or towns on the approaching Centen-
NAL anniversary of our national indepen-
dence, and that they cause to have
delivered on such day an historical
sketch of said county or town from its
formation. and that copy of said sketch
may be fled, in print, or manuscript, in
the Clerks Office of said county, and an
additional copy, in print or manuscript,
be fled in the Office of the Librarian Of
Congress, to the intent that a complete
record may thus be obtained of the prog
ress of our institutions during the first
Centennial of their existence.
Approved March Is, 1876.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06

ANOTHER blunder was committed by
the Democrats when they attacked Nor.
ton and caused an investigation of his
war record. Like the attacks on Blaine
and Bristow it will only make him more
popular as a Presidential candidate, as
he is sure to be completely indicated
but it will be very detrimental to the
Democratic, especially in Indiana, to
overhaul the war records and bring to
light their acts of disloyalty during the
rebellion. Above all things the Demo
Gratis of Indiana of late years have been
anxious to let by-gones be by-gones and
forget the past, but in their zeal to de.
fame prominent Republicans they are
inviting attention to issuses they desire
to have forgotten Some of Morton's
friends must have induced the Demo
Gratis to make this attack on him.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06

QUAKERs are opposed to the transfer
of the Indian Bureau to the War Depart
ment, and have sent a petition to Con
gress protesting against such moye
The people on the frontier who are vital
ly interested in the management of the
Indians are thoroughly disguised with
what is known as the Quaker policy, and
would greatly rejoice to see the Indians
turned over to the care Of the military.
We hope the transfer will be made.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06

THE prisoners in the Topeka Jail are
doubtless we'll cared for, SO yell in fact
that they become attached to the place.
Last Monday afternoon one of them,
charged with murder, made good his
escape and the sheriff assisted by others
searched for him through the city and
adjoining country but were unable to
discover his whereabouts. About nine
o'clock in the evening he surprised the
sheriff by calling at the Jail and request.
ing to be "put 10 his little bed"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06

The entire cost of the Centennial up
till the closing of the gates in November
is estimated at $500, 900, of which
amount 100000 have already been
raised. The remainder. 81 500, 600 it is
hoped will be received at the gates. The
price of admission has been fixed at fifty
cents, and as most of the visitors will pay
several admissions the gate receipts will
no doubt reach this large sum.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-05-06
SHERGFS PRUCLAlAfION
OF THE
Time Of Holding a Special Election ial

STATE CaTEIG OF E, Kansas, }ss.
The State Of Kansas to al TO whom these pres
ents may cOme:-Greeting.
Know ye, that I, J. L. woodin, Sheriff of
Allen county, Kansas, by virtue Of authority in
me by the law vested, do by this my proclama-
ton give public notice that on the
Ninth Day of May, A. d. 1876,
there will be held Specia, Election In theseveral
precincts in the township Of 'sMaxmasou, I" &C
winch time there shall be elected the following
officers, t0-wif: 80,
One Township Trustee,
One Township Treasurer,
One Township Clerk,
Two Justices Of the Peace,
Two Constsbles.
The voting precincts divide BY Q line running
east and west between townships ~ and Is.
The place Of holding election In the north pre-
cnct Is ut the school house In District No. 81 and
IN the south precinct 1t the school house in Dis
trict No. 81.
And votes Of electors for said of,cers viii be
received 1t the polls Of each election precinct In
said township.
In witness whereof, have heysunto Get nv
hand at my Office in lois, this 18th day Of April,
A. D. 1876
J. L. WOODEN,
Sherin OF Allen county. Kansas.