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MIGHT SALES AT AUCTlON.-WM.B
IN LEWIS, having been solicited by many of
his friends to hold night sales during the winter sea-
son, informs them that he is prepared to receive
fancy articles books, DC. suitable for such sales.
He will pay particular attention to all consignmens,
and pedgesAb himself TO the utmost of his ability to
give satisfaction. All goods intended for these sales
must be without limit. $751;.
The first sale will be held on Thursday evening,
the 18th instant, commencing at o'clock, at the
store on Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and
18th streets; when will be sold 800 volumes of
books, with variety Of fancy and staple goods,
jewellery, clothing, &C.
B. HOMANS,
Dec l5-MW&Th Auctioneer
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1T TITLE QUARToS FOR YOUTH. The
IL little History of England, one miniature vol
ume, bound and gilt, with nearly one hundred en-
cravings, 81 cents.
Robinson Crusoe, same style and price.
Child's Picture Bible, Child's Picture Testament
Little Pilgrims Progress volume EACH bound
and gilt, with nearly 100 engravinss each, 81 cents
per volume.
Famous Men of Britain, same style and price.
The Little Gin, the Little Keepsake, and several
other Juvenile souvenirs with beautiful engravings,
and rich binding.
Colored toy books, both English and American,
in great variety, paint boxes, games of different
kinds, &c, &c.
Dec o. + TAYLOR.
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"A MEXICAN HISTORY, BIoGRAPHY, AND

A MEXICAN HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, AND
II DlPLOMACY.-History Of Massachusetts
by Hutchinson; History of New York by Smith,
vols; History of Virginia by Smith, 9 vols; His
tory of Vermont by Thompson; History of Mary
land by Boyman; History of Pennsylvania by
Proud, 2 vols; History of North Carolina by Mar
tin, vols; with histories of almost all the States in
the Union; Madison Papers, 3 vols; Jefferson's
works, vols Wilkinson's Memoirs, 3 vols;
Sparks's Writings of Washington l2 vols Sparks's
Writings Of Franklin, 10 vols. Marshall's Wash
lngton in vols; Marshall's Washington in vols ;
Holiness American Annals, 2 vols; Biography of
the Sgners Of the Declaration of Independence in
vols, very scarce Lives of John Jay vols. /;
Fisher Ames; Gouverneur Morris, 3 vols. Wirt's
Life of Patrick Henry; Wheaton's Life of Pinck-
ney Srarks's Life Of Washington; Sparks's Life of
Franklin, with the biographies of great many other
American worthless; Sparks's Diplomatic Correspond
ence IL vols, continued by State Department in 7
vols. i; Elliou's Diplomatic Code in vols with
every diplomatic and executive paper ever published
by our government. For sale by
... GEORGE TEMPLEMAN,
near the corner Of Al street.
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LAWS OF THE UNITED sTATEs-STEREo.
TYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.

VOLUME III SEPARATELY.
TINE subscribers will publish at the commence
l. ment of the next session Of Congress (about
Jan. ] l646) "THI LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, u
agreeable of Congress of the last session, and
for The accommodation ofihose gentlemen ,cho hare the
earlier edition in nine polumss volume 10, containing
the laws from the year 1889 to March, lS45, will be
published separately, and sold at the cost Of paper and
print. An annual supplement on similar type
and paper will hereafter be published at the close
of each session of Congress- SO that the laws Of the
United States may always be had in neat and uni
form style.
LITTLE & BROWN,
Law booksellers and publishers, Boston.
Nov. lS-dtff
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ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
Corner Of Third street and Pennsylvania .4pe

Corner ~ Ihfrd Sfrett ana FennSytpdHtd .IpeHut,
WASHINGTON CITY.
THE subscribers respectfully announce to the
i inhabitants and strangers visiting the city, that
they have become the lessees Of the above establish
ment, known as the property of Charles Lee Jones,
esq Its location is Immediately adjacent to the
railroad, and directly opposite Gadsby's new hoiel,
and only three minutes walk from the Capitol and
the principal hotels.
The style in which this establishment is to be
conducted, is on the much-admred European plan,
of letting the parlors and sleeping apartments, and
furnishing meals to order, either in the private or
public rooms as parties may desire.
The establishment being new, and furnished with
neatness and elegance, the proprietors feel confident
il will vie with any similar establishment in the
Union.
The apartments appropriated to dinner and sup
per parties are inferior in this any other
city In addition to the many attractions of this es
Enlistment, there is attached restaurant, where all
the delicaces of the will be served up at mod
crate charges. We respectfully solicit the patronage
Of the public.
BROWN & Rolf.
Q--9tif
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THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber has OBJ
i tanned from the orphans court Of Washington
CO., in the District of Columbia letters of adminisra-
ton on the personal estate of Sarah Cummerford,
late of Washington county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to
the subscriber, before the l4th day of No
vember next they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate. Given un
der my hand this l4th day Of November, ls45.
MICHAEL NASH, Admir-.
"A a,,s
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Dec 23-6tif

ELEGANT GOODS FOR PRESENTS.-O.
T. FISH O. co. have received many articles suit
able for presents, both for ladies and gentlemen,
such superior scarfs cravats, gloves, perfumery,
rosewood boxes, dressing cases, tmbrals, games,
mechanical figures, choice canes, &c. Our assort-
ment is quite complete; and we request call at Nos
and 9, Browns hotel. Dec 23-3uf
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rJNO THE ENTERPRISING.-The subscriber,
i having invented and patented valuable i'm
provement in the manufacture Of shoe-pegs hereby
notifies the public that he will give to any one who
will furnish the capital necessary TO put the said
improvement into operation an equal partnership
until they realize $4,000 clear of all expenses, he
will sell the entire patent-right on the most reason-
able terms. He is willing to ensure that this ma
chine, with the labor of three men, will split, of the
medium-szed pegs, from seventy-hve to one hum
bred bushels per day.
The sum necessary to put the above-named ma
chinery into full operation cannot exceed 500
+. A. ROBERTSON,
Dec 6--eod2w Georgetown.
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NEWS, NEWS, NEWS

NEWS, NEWS, NEWS
hight HUNDRED THOUSAND CIGARS.
e just received by the barques Heespont and
Adelaide, very large and superior assortment of
cigars, unsurpassed in the United States, consisting
of the following superior brands, direct from the
Havana, and five per cent only asked:
10000 pressed regaa
$4,000 Napoleon do
$4,000 La Cabana .. .,...
$4,000 Iberia ". ''..,
$1,000 Mariposa-
$4,000 La Esperanza
$4,000 Principe.
All of the above warranted genuine.
Also, in store, cigars of various brands, amount.
ing to the enormous quantity of 100000.
The undersigned is determined to undersel the
itnerant pedlars who infest this city, and who
not responsible for anything they may SELL
Also, very large assortment of chewing tobacco,
pound humps and small plugs, very low.
Any articles sold, and found not as represented,
are returnable.
w. H. WINTER,
Sig of Jim Crow, six doors below Coleman's
Hotel, Penn avenue.
Dec. 23-3teoif
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WASHINGTON CITY TUESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 30 1916

noUBLE-ACTlON HARPS.-J. F. BRowNE
~ begs to inform his friends, the ellie Of musical
taste and admirers of this beautiful instrument, that
he will visit Washington city the third week Of this
month, with an elegant assortment of harps, and
will be happy to attend any avors for repairs, &c
Communications may be sent to w. Fischer's, Sta
toness Hall, Penn. avenue.
j. F. BROWNE,
Maker and importer of harps, &c, 2sl Broad
way, New York. Dec 4-eo3w
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c. GAUTIRR, CoNFECTIoNER,

Corner Of Psnnsylpania and Eleventh. street,
| AVlNG just returned from the North respect
IL fully notifies the public that he has added
greatly to his former assortment, and is now ready
to furnish the following articles, well as every
thing else in his line, on the best terms:
10 cases French bon bons
20 do white nouga
20 do jujube paste
SO dozen fresh preserved asparagus
90 do mushroom
10 do troubles
10 do assorted preserves
100 hafkegs grapes
SO quarerkegs grapes ,...'..
qnarter-boxes
so do English cheese, double Gloster
25 baskets pure oil
90 cases of fine cordials, assorted, &c,
He is always ready to supply parties, balls, &c,
with cake, ice-cream, charlotte russo, ellies of all
favors and fruit pyramds-all in the best style, and
at the shortest notice.
C. GAUTiER will open Monday, the 22d inst
one of the largest and most superb assortments Of
FANCY BOXES, for bon bons, made expressly for him
in Paris
Dec 5-3teoif
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NEW AND AMUSING GAMES. Games Of
" the States, or who'll be President; Master Rod
bury and his pupiis Game of heroes; American
eagle; Strife of genius; What dye buy by Punch
Busby cards; Shakespeare cards; Bell and hammer
New historical game; Chinese checkers; Game of
trade and barter; Picture Aphabets; Dissec'ed
puzzles; Pictures and maps; Transparent states for
drawing, &C.; for sale by
VIM. F. BAYLY.
Stationer, Penn. avenue, between lib and 18th
Streets Dec 20--d4tif
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A CARD.-We respectfully give notice 10 our
n customers that in the course Of the present
week we will render to all of them our accounts,
and expect to receive from them the same prompt
attention we have heretofore had. We would re-
quest all who do not pay the whole Of their amounts
in cash, (Which we would greatly prefer,) to give a
note or notes to close their accounts, as we are de-
sircus to close our ledger to the first the year.
d. CLAGETT g. CO..
Dec 93-6tif .h- "l. -.=.
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Dec Stiff

n KERSEY'S BOARDING HOUSE, three
T.. doors west Of the "Union" Ofice.-l beg
leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen Of Wash
ington, that am ready to receive gentlemen to
board Breakfast and dinner at So so per week.
Rooms, if wanted French dishes to be had al
the shortest notice, hot cold. Soups from II till
o'clock. ,.. ...
Nov % .. ..
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CtARPETINGS. CARPETlNGS, CARPET,
~ INGS, &c.-The subscriber has just received,
and offers on the very best terms, Saxony, Brussels,
and ingram carpetings. He names, in part
500 yards rich Saxony carpetings, superb pat
terms
500 yards extra super Brussels carpetings, SUI
perb patterns
500 yards medium Brussels carpetings, superb
patterns -. :.
1000 yards three ply carpetings, rich patterns
1900 do. beet quality ingram carpetings
500 do. medium do. do.
10 sets Venetian carpetings, Of all the differ
ent widths and colors
10 pieces rich printed floor drugget, from !
to yards wide Together with
100 hearth rugs some of which are very supe-
rior.
Also, floor oil-coths Of every width and descrip-
ton. ..... ... ...... ~
The above goods offer inducements rarely to be
met with, and are to give entire satisfaction
Nov 3-3,eo2wif r. ESTEP.
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UNirED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
r ,. December IL, lSi5.

|nN petition of Bancroft Woodcock, of Wheeling,
~ Virginia, praying for the extension of patent
for "self-sharpening plough, for seven years from
the expiration Of said patent, which takes place
January 26, 1916:
his ordered That the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on the Sd Monday of January next,
at IL O'clock M; and all persons notified to APP
pear and show cause, if any they have, why said
petition ought not To be granted.
Ordered, also, That this netice be published in the
Union and United States Journal, Washington city;
the Constitution, Baltimore; Argus, Wheeling, Vir-
ginia, Union, Harrisburg, ..Pennsylvanian and Key
stone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania once week, for
three successive weeks, previous to the 18th day of
January, 1916.
Commissioner of Patents.
The editors of the abovenamed papers will please
COPY and send their bills the Patent Office, with
paper containing this notice.
Dec l9-law3w
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CEILING OFF RICH JEWELLERY,
y WATCHES, AND FANCY ARTICLES

RoBERr KEYwoRTH begs TO inform his friends
and the public generally, that he has determined to
dispose of his stock Of rich jewellery, watches, and
fancy articles, at very reduced prices. To any one
disposed TO purchase his entire stock, with the stand
for the business (Which has been established by the
subscriber for more than twenty-five years. very
liberal discount will be made without regard to cost
and long credit, if required, on good bond, for
the payment Of amount of purchase.
During the winter, this valuable stock will be re,
duced If not entirely disposed of by retail, the
whole will be sold such prices cannot be found
in any similar establishment in the District.
Those wanting, or disposed to purchase such ar
tices are particularly invited to call at his store be-
tween 9th and 10Th streets, before purchasing else
where ROBERT KEYWORTH.
Dee l1-0aw3w~
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WILL BE OPENED, this morning, at the
w Baltimore Cash Store
$50 pieces new style mousseIines de lame
SO do Cashmere d 'Ecosse, to sell at 81 TO 50 C.
100 do French mousselines de LANES .
Is do do Cashmere d'Ecosse
30 do do runarounds do ...
10 do dress patterns Of embroidered Cashmere
d'Ecosse. . ...
All of the above goods are of the newest styles,
received by the last steamers from Europe.
Sept. 23-N PllIMAN d. PHILLIPS.
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A CARD.
THE HOTEL PICAYUNE,

THE HOTEL PIC " U Ne,
WASHINGTON CITY, d. C. "....
ITH E undersigned respectfully announces to the
Il inhabitants of the capital and the people of the
nation generally, that he has opened hotel on
Pennsylvania avenue, next house but one to jack
son Hall, which will be known by the above cogno-
men The STYLE in which it will be conducted is the
Euronean plan-a la the Globe and Lovejoy's,
New York. He hatters himself, from his long ex-
perence as hotel-keeper in New York and else
where, that his establishment will merit a share OF
public patronage, which he socits.
Dec lin
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NIEDI CAL NoTICE-MoMEoPA
lNl JONAS GREEN. M d., (laie Of Philrdel-
phia,) graduate Of the medical department of the
University of Pennsylvania tenders to the citizens
of Washington and its vicinity his professional SER
vices as practitioner Of homeopathy. His residence
is on G street, near Sd.
Dec 6-3tawtf
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SETH BARTUN,

COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
CONTINUES to practise in the Supreme Court
~ Of the United States except that he takes no
employment in cases adversely to the interests of
the United States. Sept. II
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DoUQUETS AND CUT FLOWERS-The
d subscriber is fully prepared to make mp Bou-
uuets with his usual TASTE Cut flowers furnished
for decorating dinner tables, &c.
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman, op. State Dept.
Dec lI-eotf
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THE GREAT REMEDY.-The most certain
ci,, ana pleasant cure for secret diseases is DR..
U.LLtN'S Indian vegetable remedy 1t is a do
"eSuc PREPARATION entirely free from copaivn, mer-
~ or any other materials, combining in itself all
e requisite qualities to effect radical cure in few
ys, Tins Is warranted,) if used according to the
m,o'oGs II acts first by purgng of all irritating
s %aets IN the system which aggrayate the disense,
~. me same time upon the secretions, through
wy medium of the blood, by which all vesges Of
me disease are removed Certificates Of physicians
u DINERS, tesufyng to its good effects may be seen
~ yaiLlng upon The agents Wholesale and retail
phip. 49, ''o' i"o'h' SHs''i hh'NuS'
Retail c,,YN
!, pee dit Corner of E and Seventh streets.
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ToHN II. GIBBS'S HAIR-DRESSING SA-
u LOON and Gentleman's Furnishing Estab!is h.
ment SIKH street, National Hotel. Washington
The attention of gentlemen is respectfully directed TO
the above establishment, tho proprietor having
spared no pains or expense in order to render it one
of the most desirable places of the kind in the United
States. He has on hand at all times, and in the
greatest variety, handsome and fashionable assorl-
men of Wardrobe and Toilet Articles, consisting in
par, as follows:
FOR THE WARDROBE.
Shirts, of various styles and qualities
Silk, merno, lambswoo, and cotton under shirts
and drawers
Elegant scars and cravats, of satin and silk, su-
perior styles
Best Paris kid gloves Gall coiors,) silk, worsted,
woollen, and cashmere, IN great variety
Silk, merino lambswool, linen, and cotton hose
Collars stocks, suspenders silk night caps, hand
kerchiefs, &c.
...... FOR THE TOILET.
Hair, cloth, tooth, nail, hat, flesh, and shaving
Tortoise SHE'LL ivory, buffalo, and horn dressing
and pocket combs, of every conceivable size
and shape
Lubin, Provost, Guerlain, and Ede's extracts Of
fragrant flowers, for the toilet and handker-
Shaving creams and soaps
Oils and preparations for the hair
Dentifrices ..,',
German and French cologne
Bay rum, lip salve
Cold cream pearl powder
Travelling dressing cases, &c.
The Hair Dressing and Shaving department is
conducted by skillful and attentive hands, and the
proprietor is fully satisfied that everything will he
found that can contribute to the comfort and satis-
faction Of those who may patronize the above es-
adjustment Dec. Stiff
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GOOD & CORNICK,

ATTUNNEYh Al LAW, =
Formerly Of Virginia, no,c Of 81. Louis, Missouri,
WILL attend promptly TO any professional bn-
w siness anywhere in the State of Missouri,
provided the amount be FIVE hundred dollars or
more. ".
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NEW GAMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
VIZ FISCHER has just received from the pub
w fishers, the following amusing and Interest,"
ing games:
The Mansion of Happiness; the States, or who
shall be President; the Tourist, or National; the
Scripture History; the Spirit Of Genius; the Pick
wick; the Oracle Of Destiny; the Oracle of Flowers;
the Drawing-room Gypsy; the Pope and Pagan;
the Game of Kings; the Game of Heroes; Master
Bodbury and his Pupils; Astronomical Games;
Doctor Busby and Characteristics; with many other
articles of amusement and interest. For sale at
very low prices at Stationer's Hall
Dec 2O-d2W
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CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES.
IF you wish to 90 where you may find one of the
i largest and best assortments, and al the lowest
uniform prices, call at Mgn's cheap store, two doors
west of street, on Pennsylvania avenue, sign Of
the large black boot
Gentlemen's cork-soe waterproof
Do quilted sole do
Do taps sole do
Do sp-sole do
All Of the above double upper.
Gentemens fine calf dress boots
Do medium do
Do fine French calf dress boots
Also, good dress boot, Philadelphia make, for
So -.
handsome gum-elastic dress over-shoe, most
decidedly the neatest, cheapest, and most durable
and seryceable in the market, at 81
Ladies' fine morocco and kid walking shoes
Do do slippers, 81, of our
own and Philadelphia make.
Fine CATERS.
In a word, the ladies find this store the most to be
preferred on account Of the large stock to select
from, and because they can have their measure
taken at the price, by experienced and hand
some cutter
Misses, children, and boys shoes in every varie-
ty
Repairing at low charges.
C.. MANN, foreman, and
w. MANN, proprietor,
Sign of the large black boot two doors west of q !
street, Penn. avenue. Dec i'll
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MT EDlCAL NOTICE.--Dr. WIN. A, Mellow
ltl ELL, with the view of directing his attention
more especially to diseases of the chest, will here
after practise his profession from the 18Th of No
vember to the 18th of May, in the city Of New Or
leans and from the LIST of June to the LIST Of Novem
Der in Louisville, Kentucky--in order that at all
seasons his patients may enjoy the benefit of suitable
climate. The mild temperature and humid atmos.
phere of New Orleans, rendering this peculiarly
salubrous winter residence for the consuuptve.
Nov ll-3taw3W .... .... d.
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TOR RENT.-The subscriber will rent to
L good and punctual tenant the house lately oc-
cupied by him, and well known as the Globe Ho.
tel, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
the National Theatre.
There is probably not better location in the city
for a well-conducted hotel than this. There is also
quantity of furniture now in the house, which will
be sold at a valuation should the tenant wish 1t. For
further particulars, inquire of
JAMES MAHER, or of
r. w. DYER a. CO.,
.... Auc and Com. merchants.
The National Intelligencer, Baltimore Sun, and
Richmond Enquirer will please insert, and send bill
to r. w. Dyer g. Co. .
Oct. 25-3tawtf
CELECT CLASSICAL AND ENGLISH
= ACADEMY, Indiana avenue, near the City
Hall-Two or three vacancies can be filled, on APP
plicatiou TO either of the subscribers, who would
respectfully refer TO the following names few of
their present patrons
Hon. John McCalla, Rev. N Wilson,
Mai. Jas. Selden, Johnson HELEN, esq.
Mai Jas. H. Barker, J. Wellaury,
DR.. ]. B. Blake, E. Simms,
DIR. ]. NJ. Brodhead, Col. w. P. Young,
Jas. H Blake, esq.,, w II. Campbell, esq.
G. II. g. J. E. NoURSE.
Dec. 4-w3uf
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CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFF.-A superior as
y sortment of all the above may be had at the
drug and seed store, corner of Z and TIN streets
J. F. CALLAN.
Dec 23-dtf "r.t
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II. kEYWORTEI

a CARD.-The subscriber will on the LIST Of
"A January ensuing, render to his customers all
their respective accounts, and will expect them to
be attended to immediately.
Dec 29-3t S. PARKER.