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Albion Corn Plaster!

vylHE Albion Corn Plaster softens the corn, however
j old and tough, and extracts it to the very roots
The relief afforded is gentle, immediate, and tho
rough.
The proprietor begs leave to submit the following
case from Mr.. Stowell, who is well known to the in
habitants ofths city, especially at the South End and
South Boston, q very worthy and respectable ci.
zen:-
CASE.
SIR-I do not hesitate to give my most unqualified
appreciation in favor of your valuable Albion Corn
Plaster BY the use of less than box. Mrs stowell
has been cured of each oot, which had been
exceedingly troublesome and painful for years, and
think it but ustice your invaluable preparation to
add, (or the encouragement of those who, owing to
repeated disapponments the various remedies re-
sorted to, have finally despared of cure, that your
Plaster cured her corns after trying other highly re-
commended remedies 10 no purpose; and what in
creases my confidence in the superiority Of your Plas
ter the fact that has been used by several of my
neighbors with equally good success (Signed)
SETH STowBLL,
Keeper of the Toll house, South Boston Bridge.
Mr.. r. KIDDSn, Proprietor of the Conway Medicines
Boston, June 18th. 1899.
- Price so cents
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DUMFRIES'
Itch Ointment!

ylluE extensive sale and established reputation OF
1 Dumfries' Itch Ointment, encourages the proPrl.
etor 20 recommend it with renewed confidence 10 the
public most innocent as well as powerful apPhca'
ton for this ANNOYING disease. The most inveterate
cases have been CURED IN ONE HouR by this esee m.
ed Ointment II contains mercury, or other noxi.
GUS Ingredient, and may be confidently applied even
to the Youngest children, or to pregnant females
Price 373 cents.
- None genuine unless signed on the outside pr'n'
ted wrapper BY the sole proprietor. T. Kidder imme
dste successor to the late Or T. Conway. Fer sale,
with all the other Conway Medicines" at his Coun.
ting Room, No. SO, next door to ]. Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets near Con.
cert Hall Boston THOMPSON KlDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WIN. STAHLER,
ian15 Fairfax street, Alexandra.
.. Large discounts to those who buy to sell again.
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Debilitated Females!

rVyHE complaints peculiar to the female part OF the
II community, have been long successfully treated
bv the administration of the Aromatic Pills, originally
pre,cribed and compounded by DR.. Reife. They
cleanse the blood from those disorders OF the female
constitution for which the pills are an eectus speci
&c, they restore free crcua ion reform the irregular
operations OF the sanguerous system. and reefy the
disordered habits The propretor's confidence IN the
superior excellence Of this equally innocent and pow
erfu preparation, founded on the most decisive tes
timony from many restored patients. He can assure
this portion of the public, that when
DR. RELIES AROMATIC PILLS FOR
FEMALES
are regularly taken, according to the directions, &C.
conpanying them, they revive and establish the desr-
ed healthy habits, and restore to the Pald counte'
nance the natural glow of health and good spirits.
Married ladies will find the pills equally useful, ex
cep, in cases of pregnancy, when they must not be
taken, neither must they be taken by persons OF hec
tic or cousumpUve habits They may be used success.
fully by either men or women in all HypochondriAc,
Hysteric or Vapoursh disorders In all cases OF this
description, the pills purify, nvgorste, and revive the
disordered system. Price 81 so box.
e. None genuine unless signed on the outside print
ed wrapper by the sole proprietor, T. Kdder, mme.
date successor to the late DIR. w. L. Conway. For
sale with all the other Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room. No. 80, next door to J. kdders Drug
store corner of Court and Hanover Streets near Con.
IT Hall, Boston. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And siso, by his special appointment, by
WA. STABLER Fairfax street, Alexandra.
ss Large discounts to those who buy to sell again.
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SPLENDID FURNITURE.
~uARJ KOONES Cabinet Ch:

THARLES KOONES, Cabinet Chair, and
~ Sofa Maker King street, next door to the
corner Of Alfred street, has on hand, and con
stantly manufactures, general assortment OF
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
which, for elegance and durability, defies com
petition. His stock generally consists of
Grecian and plain Sofas, Couches and Lounges
Mahogany E all kinds Of Drawing-room Chairs
Grecian, winged, and single Wardrobes
Pedestal end Sideboards, with marble tops and
mirrors
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Do do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do do
Centric or Loo do
French and various other Bureaus, with and
without mirrors
Ladies' Dressing Tables, with { without mirrors
Do Workstands and Music Stools
Do and Gentemen's Cabinet, Secretaries.
and Book Cases
Washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain Mahogany, Bird-eye,
and Curled Maple and common Bedsteads
Cribs, Cradles, Candestands; Shaving ditto
Portable Desks
And every other article in the Cabinet line.
Likepise,
MAHOGANY, of various kinds; steam-saw
ed, curl and shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish
Stacking Bottoms, Cords, BEDS, MATTHIAS
SEES, &c.
The above articles will be disposed offor cash
or to punctual persons on the most liberal terms
A very extensive patronage from Washing
ton induces me to say, that | will deliver Fur
niture to any purchaser in that city free OF eX
penSe. apr
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Consumption!
Asthma! r Catarrh!

TN that long train of diseases which seem to grow
II with she growth of civilized society, Consumption
takes the lead in its relentless inroads upon human
life, vet his dreadful disorder is easily overcome in its
earlier stages 1t is only when neglected that it ar
rives at the terrific maturity which often battles the
sagacity Of professional science. An obstinate cough
il the customary forerunner Of the pulmonary con.
sumption. Improper neglect in the timely admins,
traon of simple and ssutary remedies, Is sure to be
reproved by dreadful succession of consumptve
symptoms oppression of the breast; greenish and
bloody sptle; liberated lungs and hectic fever shri
yelled extremetiss, and general emaeiaton OF the
whole body; prostration OF strengths flushed cheeks;
swollen feet and legs; and at last, in the full posses
sion of the mental faculties, and while hope still wins
pers her hattering tae-cod extremities, and pre-.
mature death.
For the various stages Of this complaint Of the
most approved remedies ever We, dscoveredis
DR.. RELIES ASTHMATlC PILLS.
This exceedingly powerful. and yet equally safe and
innocent preparation has effected thorough and rapid
cures upon patients supposed to have been Tar advanc
ed in confirmed Consumption, and who have exhibit
ed the appearances which usually indicate fatal ter
mination Of the disorder.
As the Pills require in ordinary cases no con6ne,
ment, they may oe administered with confidence and
safety to all ages and classes Of people. Unexsmpied
success has hitherto attended their administration in
great variety of and the proprietor can refer to
multitude which testify to their efficacy IN reviving
the emaciated victim from the bed of disease, and
storing him the blessings of accustomed health and
activity.
Price 81 for whole boxes of so pills. and so cents for
half do. Of ~ pills, with directions.
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY

II EoNARD o. COOK respectfully informs
IL his friends and the public generally that he
still continues to manufacture all kinds Of Ca
BINET FURNITURE at his Cabinet Ware
house on King street. next door to Mr.. James
Kerr's Grocery store, and also informs them that
he has on hand, at his Cabinet Ware-room, on
the northeast corner of King and Washington
streets, where he intends keeping constant
supply of the BEST FURNITURE, made by
the best workmen, and of the neatest fashions.
which he will warrant equal to any ever offered
in the District, which he will sell low for cash,
or to punctual persons on the most accommo-
dating terms; and he hopes, by his punctuality
and attention, to secure a part Of the public pa
tronage.
Old Furniture neatly repaired, and hand.
somely vanished.
TURNING handsomely executed, and at the
shortest notice.
~ Furniture purchased at this Factory will
be delivered free Of expense any where in the
District Alexandria. may
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sci fin ssposscion Of medicine highly prize. that
that cannot in justice, refrain from giving you this
information.
o. To avoid the imposition ofcounterfeits and spu.
rious limitations, as related above the purchaser has
only to examine the bill of directions covering each
box, and if signed at foot in my handwriting. i'm.
msdately under my printed name, they are genuine,
and prepared by me; but if the printed name is
affixed, they are spurious. and to be avoided.
s. II. p. LEE,
New london Conn Dec 1928
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HATS! HATS!

YTNHE subscriber has an Ertens!re Assortment
i of EXCELLENT HATS, which he offers
for sale, wholesale and retail, and will take AZ
exandria Bank paper, and the notes of any Of
the Banks of the District which have lately sus'
pended specie payment. TIL, L. MARTIN
iune
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18th mo 30th, 1895. w. STABLER.
The following extract is published by DIR. Lees au.
thority, viz
Extract of letter, written by very respectable gen.
tlemsn, residing Baltimore, to the subscriber, who
deems it his duty though unauthorized. to lay be-
fore the public, Withholding the writer's name, for
particular reference, should any require it person.
ally. SAM. II. +. LEE.
BALTIMORE. august, 1928.
Doctor S. H. P. LEE, New London. Conn.
Dean SIR-lt is now upwards Of twenty years that
have used your New London Bilious Pills in my fani
ly, and always found them efficient purgative in al
most every description Of disease, and believe they sa'
we'd many long doctors bill by their early and timely
use. never found their accustomed certainty to vary
in their operation and effects until few months past;
and having since then, been sadly disappointed in eve
ry Of using them, began to conclude that you
had made your fortune and abandoned their manufac
ture to mercenary and unfsithful hands. Under this
impression, l accidentally saw an advertisement OF
yours in New York newspaper designating spurious
limitations from your manufacture, BY having your
WRITTEN SIGNATURE to each bill Of directions,
and that in no instance the limitations signed with
pen and ink, although perfect copy in every other
re,psct Finding those had without this test, be.
pan to suspect that all not fair in medicine. as
well as in politics. and called at several of apothe
carries for your pills, with your written signature. l
found many without this test, but With it, until
came to the Nessrs Keers, who assured me they had
them direct from you. Iprocured box, and on using
them found the same effects from them had always
and am 30 much reoiced on finding my
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DR.. RELIES
20 Botanical Orops!.

are every year increasing their long established tePu
taton. They have outiyed many rival preparations
and are continually gaining upon public confidence
The Botanical Drops have been successfully ADMIN.
istered for many years, thorough remedy tor tnA
well known and prevalent class OF nveerate diseases
which originate from yated habit OF BODY or an ne
redtsry predisposition in the patient, and generally
apuear under the various and distressing shapes OF
Scrofula Salt Rheum. Leprosy, st. Anthony's Fire,
Fever Sores. white swelings. Scurvy, Foul and OBJ.
stnase Ulcers Sore Legs and Eyes. Seald Head. and
Venereal faint.
In the last mentioned condition Of the system, the
Botanical Drops will be found to eradicate the Turk
ing poison where mercury has totally failed and thus
prevent the patient from entsing the seeds OF an he
reditary disease on his offspring
DR.. Relies Botanical Drops successfully used IN
eases Of violent eruptions after the messles-red
blotches-pimples the fsce-feSering eruptions on
the skin-snd other diseases of the external surfaces
and are one Of the best Spring and Autumnai physics
known, to free the system from humors
physician of eminence, who had witnessed the ef
hcacy Of this article had the csndor recently to ack
nowledge the proprietor, that he considered u inc
hes, medicine known, for the complaints for which IT
is intended, and that it ought deservedy to stand AZ
the head Of the whole class of such remedies.
Price 81 a bottle, o. 6 bottles for S5
WHITE TEETH! AND HEALTHY GUMS!
WHOSE who would retain or restore these desirable
personal advantages, are assured that no comPo'
stiou can be obtained superior &c the
BRITISH ANTISEPTIC DENTRIFICE.
This is an elegant and pleasant preparation IN every
respect and has, for many past given universal
satisfaction wherever it has been used.
The Antiseptic DentriGce is exempt from acid and
other deeterious ingredients, which too frequently
enter the composition of tooth powders in common
use, and it whtens the enamel of the teeth without
doing it the least injury The regular Of this adj
mired powder, by purifying the mouth and preventing
the accumulation Of tartar, operates as the best pre-
ventive of the Tooth Ache. The Dentrhce removes
dscoloraons and restores the beautiful native white
ness of the enamel As its application braces and
strengthens The Gums it secures TO them their healthy
and ord hue, and, by removing all offensive foreign
sccumuations from the teeth, preserves the natural
sweetness Of the breath. Price so cents
- None genuine unless signed on the outside PRINT
ed wrapper BY the sole proprietor. T. Kldder imme'
date successor to the late DIR. w. I. Conway For
sale, with all the other Conway Medicine" at ms
Counting Room, No &c. next door to j. Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover Streets near Con
cert Hail. Boston. THOMPSON KiDDER.
And, by his special appointment by
wM. STABLER, Fairfax street, Alexandra
- Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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BANK NOTES WANTED.

r S. NICHOLS wishes to purchase Bank
Il. Notes of all the Banks which have stopped
specie payment within the District Of Columbia,
and will give the highest prices in specie-s0. TO
IS cents. Washington, may 6-dtf
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authority granted to him in his letters patent INV TO
call the Ointment after his own name. Henceforth 1t
will be known by the name of
SHEPHERDS PATENT SPECIFIC ONT.
MENT. (formerlu Judkins'.


will be known by the name of
PATENT SPECIFIC ONT.
MENT, formerly Judkins'
When first made and prepared this Ontment anu
had in several instances experienced its good effects
sent it to several physicians, with instructions III
cases to apply it, who were OF OPINION 'hst 'ne o,n
ment would be valuable public benefit L concluded
that the Ointment would occasionally fall into many
hands. some of whom would probably undertake to
make it, and knowing the difficulty OF the ProeessIhe
verheless, it might be progated IN thus aduealeo 81
tuaon as il might in some degree resemble the origl-
nai-and in this way its good effects would be obtera'
ted Under these considerations, l secured the oriei'
nal and certain remedy for those obstinate Diseases
some of which have SO long batiied the skill OF me-
dical science:
1st White swellings of every description;
I'd Sore legs and ulcers oflong standing,
Sd Schirrus or glandular tumors. partcularlythose
hsrdenedtumo in womens breasts, which oftentimes
terminate in ulcerated cancers;
4th Felons, or what some people know oy the name
of catarrhs, Of every description
5th Rheumatic pains ofthe FONTS;
9th Sprsins and bruises ofevery description, or in
whatever part situate;
9TH letters Of lkinds. In this complaint the pa.
tent, in applying the ointment, must keep the part
out Of water;
9th Chilblans or parts affected by frost.
II is also one of the best remedies for burns and
scaIds. It the pain and draws the fire out IN
short time.
linys it is superior TO any medicine yet known to the
medical faculty 1t is much safer than mercursl ap.
p.cations Gas does not contain the smallest atom of
any preparation of the mineral because it does not
lay the patient liable to injury from exposure to cold.
This Ointment has cured sores of many years stand.
ing. Where it is impossible or imprudent to heal the
external sore, in consequence of the bones becoming
csrous rotten it will stop the progress of the carries
incres the quantity of discharge remove the Often
sive smell, and ease the pains.
1t cures the worst Felods and Whtows, on applica'
ton of forty-eght hours.
CERTIFICATES.
From the Hon. John Cocfe Member of The House of Re
personalities in Congress.
WARRINGTON, March %, 1926.
Sr-My son having been afflicted for five years
with white swelling, and having applied every rene
| dy recommended by the most eminent physicians
within my reach without success at length procured
one jug Of DR. JIdkns' Patent Specific Ointment. and
made the application according to the directions &C.
companying the Ointment and state, for the benefit
Of the afflicted that before jug used perfect
cure was effected Ny son has enjoyed good health
ever since have doubt that to the Ointment alone
he is Indebted, for nothing else was used for more
than nine months before tue application of the oinl.
ment. Respectfully, JOAN COOKE.
Dr. Wm. Gunton, Washington City.
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CABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC
TORY

TAMES GREEN, Cabinet Maker, has ON
u hand and will constantly keep at his old
stand on Royal street, Alexandria, and at the
corner of Tenth street and Pennsylvania Ave.
nue., Washington, general assortment of the
most FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE FUR
NITURE, which he will warrant equal if not
superior in quality, to any ever offered in the
District; consisting, in part, of
Grecian, winged and plain Wardrobes
Gothic pedestal and plain Sideboards
Ditto, with cellarets and marble slabs
French and plain Bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Secretaries 4 BOOK
Cases
Pier Tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Pillar$ claw Dining, Breakfast Card Tables
Ladies' Work Stands; Shaving E Candle do
Wash Stands, with marble E mahogany tops
Grecian Sofas; Mahogany Chairs
Music Stools Bidetts, Cribs, Cradles
Portable Writing Desks, &C.
With general assortment OF BEDSTEADS.
Of richly carved Mahogany, Maple, and Stained
Woods All Of which will be sold as low, for
cash, as they can be purchased Of the same qua
lily at any other mandatory in the Union.
An assortment of st. Domingo and Bay OF
Honduras MAHOGANY, part of which is
suitable for Handrails; Steam-sawed Curl and
Shaded Veneers; Copal Varnish Of superior
quality; Sacking Bottoms, Cords, &C.
TURNING and CARVING handsomely exc
cuted apr3
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To Rheumatic Invalids!

nERSONS suffering under Rheumatic Affection are
respectfully assured that they can obtain of the
nronr;etcr and bis agents safe and admirable RENE,
Az sor Rheumatism, however obstinate the disorder
nav be, and in al its different stages
DIR. Jebb'S Imminent!
viii afford immediate relief to the patient, and has
.metimes eeen attended With such extraordinary
cess q to cure the most distressing Rheumatism in
s~entv .four hours. even when of years standing.
rh;s h,ghlv valunhfe Liniment is recommended
With confidence son the experience Of ma
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DUN FRIES
O. EYE WATER!

This we'll established Wash for the Eye is perfectly
innocent and gives immediate relief, even in very ag
gravated cases Of soreness and Inflammation.
Price Is cents
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JEREMIAH w. WHITE,
CABINET MAKER,

ID RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
II the public generally that he has commenc.
ed the CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, in
all its various branches, at the north corner Of
King and Columbus streets, in the house for
merly occupied by James g. Jacob Douglas,
where he hopes, by perseverance and industry
in connection with an experience in the above
business for the last eight or ten years. to merit
a share Of public patronage.
His FURNITURE will be made by eXperen-
ced journeymen, after the latest fashion, and in
the most durable manner, which he will warrant
to be equal to any manufactured in the District
of Columbia jan 2-tf
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IT, Dyspepsia ~

ar most obstinate character, after hay ny bsffied
~ the skill Of the most eminent physicians, and
withstood the most highly recommended medical pre-
parstions has been checked, relieved, and cured, in
number of instances in aud about this city, by using
for short time DIR RELrE's
VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, AND ANTI. b.
LlOUS PILLS,
in connexon, according to the directions accompany
ing the Specific is also OF the best medicines
known for Sick Headache, Sickness at the Stomach,
Nausea, and Flstulences.
Price of the specific and Pills, so cents each
- None genuine unless signed on the outside prn
ted wrapper by tie sole proprietor, 7. Kiddder, i'm
mediate successor to the late Dr. w. 7. Conway. For
sale, with all the other " Conway Medicines" at his
Counting Room, No 49, next door to Kidder's Drug
Store corner of Court and Hanover streets, Con
cert Hall, BostCA. THOMPSON KIDDER.
And also, by his special appointment, by
WM. SrABLER,
ian "a Fairfax street. Alexandra,
- Large discount to those who buy to sell again.
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SORE AND INFLAMED EYES.

TIVE studious, the weakly, and others. vino are
l. troubled with soreness or Inflammation Of that
delicate organ, will be able to obtain most pleasant
and invaluable application, in
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ny years. not only cure for that excrucating dis.
ease, but excellent application for Stiffness OF the
Joints Numbness, Sprains: Chilblsins, &c.
(This article is considered 30 superior to every
thing else, and to possess such uncommon virtues that
il is ordered from all parts Of the country.l
p An Agent recently writes: please send me
further supply Of Jebbs Linment the rst opporuni.
ty-I shall probably sell considerable quantity, - II
is recommended by some Of our physicians very high
y. although contrary their rules and regulations 10
give encouragement to such (or. patent) medicines:
But sa most decided proof of their IN It's
invaluable properties.
Another AGENT writes: "I wish you to forward me
some more Of Jebbs Liniment, which has recommend
ed itself very highly" Price so cents bottle.