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BALTIMORE. E
TURNER q NUDGE,
COMMISSION PAPER WAREHOUSE,
No. 8, south Cherries Street,


TTAvE Sor sale AMEs' nne and superfne Let.
IL ter Paper, blue and white. ruled and plain
fine and super6ns Foolscap, blue and white, ruled
and plain; Folio Post, Packet Post, Flat Cap,
double Csp Enveaeps Paper, &C.
BUTLERS fine, superine and lst class Letter
Papers; blue wove, white wove and blue laid, ruled
and plain Packet Post; Commercial Post; Folio
Post Foolscap, blue wove AMI white wove, and
blue laid; Flat Cap, Demi Medium and Royal Le-
ger Papers, Bank Note Paper, &c.
HUBBARDS fine and superfns Letter Paper,
blue white, and assorted colors; fne and superine
Flat Cap, blue and white Demi, Medium, Royal
and Super royal Leger Papers; Medium, Super
royal and double Cap Cover Papers; Glazed Me-
dium, Folio Post, Envelope Paper, Blotting Paper,
Packet Post, &c.
HUDSON'S fine and superfne Foolscap blue
and white, ruled and plain; fine and superfne Let
ter Papers, blue wove, white wove and blue laid,
Packet Post, hand made, Note Paper, &c.
KINGS superfns Letter Papers, blue and white,
ruled and plain Nos 2 and 3 Foolscap blue and
white ruled and plain; Flat Cap No. I and 4,
Demi and Medium Leger Papers, blue and white,
Folio Post, &c. u.
OWEN & HURLBUTs fine and superfne
Letter Papers, blue and white ruled and plain; fine
and superfne FoolscaP, blue and white, ruled and
plain; Flat Cap Envelope Paper. &c.
PLATNER & SMITHS fine and superfn
Letter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain
Commercial Post, Packet Post Folio Post &c.
Crane and Co.'s. Dickey and Lysles, Cutters, les
sop and Bros, Kendsll's Southwsrth Manufacturing
Co., Green and FIemming's and other Writing Pa
Pers; Binders, Trunk and Bonnet Boards; Hard.
ware Paper; Patent Envelope, Cloth, Tea, Tissue
and Printing Paper; Printing, Writing and Indel-
ible INK; Bleaching Powders; Enamalled, Ivory
Surface and Colored CARDS; Letter and Note
Envelopes, &c, &c. june 22-tf
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FOR BALTIMORE.

a IL THE commodious steamer CoLUM-
i2Hss8fsK BIA. Captain Geo. Guyther. having
resumed her regular trips, will leave Riley's wharf,
in Washington, at 6, and Alexandra at o'clock,
in the morning of Wednesday, the 25tn inst, and
Of every succeeding Wednesday for Baltimore; and,
returning, will leave Commerce street wharf, in
that city, for the District Of Columbia, at o'clock
in the afternoon Of every Saturday, taking off and
landing passengers and light freight at all the usual
landings on the Potomac river.
Freights will be taken at low rates and without
any charge for wharfage at Baltimore.
June 25-tf VIM. GUNTON, President.
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EARTHENwARE, CHINA 4 GLASS.

EARTHENWARE,C CHINA T. GLASS.
fI'HO. PURSELL has Just imported per ships
i Meteor and Georgia, from Liverpool direct,
sixty. four crates and hogsbeads Of Eahhenwars
and China and from our own manufactures fifty
packages Of cut pressed, and plain Glass, all Of The
latest style, which, with his former extensive stock,
embraces almost every article in his line Of busi-
meas.
Cornelius's solar, lard, or oil Lamps, new pat
terms, and at reduced prices
Lamp Glasses and Wcks, of all sizes
Walters, Ivory-hande and other Knives and
Forks, in sets Of 81 pieces or otherwise
Real, silver, and Albetta table, tea, and dessert
Spoons
Plated German Silver and Britannia Castors
Gut and plain Hall Lamps
Liverpool Stand and Side Lamps
Plated Cake Baskets, Looking Glasses
Shovel and Tongs, spi,toons
Rich cut and plain Decanters, Clarets, Finger
Bowls, Wine-cooers Champagnes, Hooks.
These goods will be sold, wholesale or retail, at
the very lowest prices.
A good assortment Of common goods new pat
tern and excellent quality, suitable for retail
groceries srsNo
Pipes, in boxess
First quality StSnsware, at factory prices
Also, Bntafinia Ware, wholesale, at factory
prices from the. best mandatory in this
country
English Britannia Coffee and Tea Sets, Coffee
Biggns, &c. &c.
A call from his irieLds and the public generally
IS solicited, at his store, opposite Browns Hotel,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington.
july lO-eo2m THO. PURsELL
House, Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania avenue be
tween 9Th and 10th streets, South side.
aug S-d2m
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FOR SALE.

CODA FOUNTAIN, PUMPS, AND FIX
~ TURES.-A complete set Of fixtures, and the
best in the city, consisting of eleven good fountains,
four or five draw pipes, coolers and connections, all
of which will be sold together, with practical instruc-
tions how to make the soda water inferior 10 none
in this city; which, when attended 10 promptly, has
(this sesson) yielded from ten to ffty-eght dollars
per week, up to this time. Enquire Of
DEVAUGHN, Cnpper and Leechsr,
aug 7--sodlm' -, 9th street.
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Farm for Sale.

TNHE subscriber offers for sale 1921 acres of
l. land, lying in Montgomery county, % miles
from Washington City, on the road leading from
Rockville to the mouth Of Monsccocy one third,
or more, of the land is woods, containing good
timber. The cleared land is of good quality, and
easy to be improved The buildings are large
two-story brick dwelling house, with a basement
and garret barn, tobacco house, stable, &c.
For terms enquire on the premises, of
JAMES TRUMAN.
July l6-t Rockville Journal st.
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A VERY CURIOUS AND LEARNED

a VERY CURIOUS AND LEARNED
"a WORK.-THE LIFE AND SyFFERIsas OF
CHRIST, with full account of those Of the blessed
Virgin Mary her grandmother Emerantiana, her
mother Ann, of Joseph and Joachim, of Mary Mag
dalene and Martha. together with description Of
the earth, ocean, air, planets, stars the occurrences
mentioned in the Old Testament the situation of
the land of promise, the besieging and destruction
Of Jerusalem, the day Of Judgment, the joys of
Heaven, and the tormsnts of Hell, by Peter Martin
Cochem, Capuchin, translated from the German, and
published for subscriber at S. per copy. This
learned work contains full descriptions Of the SOIL
climate. mountains, seas, atmosphere, &c., Of the
different planets, and great deal Of information
not usually accessible, with several handsome en-
cravings A single copy for sale price So, by
Iuly4 BELL e. ENTWISLE.
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WARD 8. WRIGHT,
Bridge Street, Georgetown, D. @.

br,dge Street, Georgetown, II. u.
IMPORTER and dealer in English, German
i French and American Goods. has on hand the
most extensive assortment in the District, which he
offers on favorable terms as the same goods can
be purchased for in the eastern cities. He invites
the attention of dealers and the public generally to
the following list
Cutery.-Ivory and Buck Table Cutlery, oyster
knives pen and pocket knives cards or in DOZENS
scissors Of all qualities razors desk knives German
silver forks and spoons.
Stationery-Ruled, cap, and letter paper, quills,
steel pens, blank books, waters, sealing wax, lead
pencils crayons, bonnet boards states and slate pen
cils playing and visiting cards. ink, inkstands, sand,
SC.
Perfumery.-Cologne and Lavender Waters,
hair oils, essences, scent bags, shaving cream genu
inc brown and white Windsor soaps, common fancy
do
Combs and Brushes.--Polka combs, all sizes;
TUCK side neck, dressing, reddng, and ivory COMBS
whisps hair tooth, nail combs; dusting, hearth
CLOTH shaving and shoe brushes.
Glassware, &c.-Tumblers wines, pressed dishes
Jars painted mugs, vases, Salts casters, china tea
SETS mantle ornaments table mats, looking glasses
and plates, astral, solar glass, and Brittania lamps
and lanterns.
Segars.-Imported and American segsrs, smoking
tobacco.
Fancy Goods.-Pins of all qualities, HemingS,
Hills and Bayliss needles, knitting pins, hooks and
eyes, silver german silver and brass thimbles fish.
ing lines and hooks night apers, spectaces, pocket
books purses, snuff boxes, fancy boxes in great va
rely; dolls, and doll heads, percussion caps, bone
and horn. pearl, gilt, jet, and cambrc buttons, mu-
scal instruments, DO strings, shaving and toilet
glasses marbles, tops, Jews hsrps, chessmen' DON'T
noes, Backgammon and chess boards, whalebones,
razor strops and homes, common Jewery, Yankee
clocks, matches and match safes, backing.
Dry Goods-Cloths cassimeres, casslnets, vest.
inas. brown and bleached coltons bed ticks, panta
loon sufs, cotton, worsted, silk, and msrino hose
and half hose. merno shirts and drawers cotton and
silk h,ndkerchief cotton and linen tapes, shoe rib
bands boot cords, patent threads, spool, ball, and
hank co,tons. sewing silk, corset laces, and corset
cords stay bindings, gum and Webbs net suspend
ers, &c.
AGENT for Wistars Bslssm Of Wild Cherry and
Mills: Brandreth's and Mouison's pills, sc.
Aug 3-lm.
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COlletOn Bitters.

NHESE Bltters are purely vegetable com
u pound, and are offered to the public from
principle Of benevoence, under the fullest conyic
ton that they will be found a safe and sovereign
'emedy for Dyspepsia. They have been uium-
,hantly tested not only by some Of the most re-
,pectable families and physicians in the State Of
south Carolina, who have furnished ample testi-
nony as to their decided excellence, but also by the
roprietor who for ten years, suffered all the gloom
Incident to that stubborn and distressing disease
They possess the peculiar excellence, denied to
most other Bters, OF not proving injurious by con-
tinued use. They contain not a single deleterious
ingredient, and, as from the directions which
accompany each bottle, may be given with entire
safety to an infant in the month.
have been familiar with the use of the Coletoa
Bters Tor four or five years, and in that time have
seen it administered in several cases of dyspepsia,
and always with decided advantage. Beyond this
as it only claims TO cure dyspepsia, know not that
any testimony is desired, but may be permitted to
remark that consider it an excellent tonic, app.a
BILE to most cases Of debility particularly among chill
dren. Such ate the cases in which have generally
administered it, and am not acquainted with any
medicine which would prefer before it for that pur
pose. w. ii. WIGG.
BLUFFTos, s. c., Dec. Is, ls43.
have used the Coeton Bitters in most aggra-
waited case Of Dyspepsia--the patient having used
but three bottles when he experienced the greatest
benefit | have likewise used it in chronic rheuma-
tism, and have since learned Of another case in which
| it proved beneficial believe it valuable medicine
in the chronic period OF either Of the above diseases
'- THOMAS CURTIS, MD
| JoHN's ISLAND, 8. c., September, 1888.
do certify that was much afflicted with most
violent headache. No remedy could give me any
relief The "ColIeton Bitters" was recommended
but must confess that had very little faith in them
cure for headache, and did not try them until
my suffering was great that I could endure it no
longer. was than persuaded by friend to try one
dose and do affirm that in about half an hour was
entirely relieved. Since then Ihase never failed to
take them when required They have always af-
forded relief You are at liberty to publish this for
the benefit of those who may suffer from the same
cause, hoping they may receive as much benefit as
have done by the of this valuable medicine
JAMES POPE, Sen.
BLUFFToN, 8. c., Feb 2, 1916.
For sale by the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, B. HOMANS,
Between 10th and | lth streets, Washington.
august IF
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ALEXANDRIA PLANO WARE ROOM.
NNOLIAN PIANOS. WILLIAM PRATT,
l1I Professor Of Music, King g-street, near Wash
ington street, Alexandra, has constantly on hand
an assortment Of superior Piano Fortes, manufac-
tured by Nunns and Clarke, Of New York, with
out and with Coleman's beautiful Eolian Attach
ment, all richly finished, with Harp Pedal, COM
plete; several in both Rosewood and Mahogany,
just received and for sale on the most eligible
terms. Old Pianos taken in exchange.
June s-eod4w
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EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC

q I'll THE public are hereby advised
80 SEss2zR that the quick and beautiful steamer
POWHATAN now leaves Bradleys wharf daily,
at A. M, for Aqua creek, and returns by a P.
M; thus giving ladies and gentlemen disposed to
make pleasant excursion down the river an OPP
portunity Of doing so on any day they may prefer
The boat passes in full view Of Fort Washington
and Mount Vernon and the other objects Of interest
on the river.
Passage for the round trip 81.
june 24-lf J. w. ROGERS, Captain.
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july 24-- Intelligencer.]
HARPERS' PICTORIAL BIBLE.

HARPERS' PICTORIAL BIBLE.
TNHE subscriber has made arrangements for bind
i ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial manner. Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr.. r. Farnham's Bookstore, corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and lth street. Persons hav-
ing copies to bind are assured that no pains or ex-
pense will be spared to produce binding which
will correspond with the beautiful Typography and
superb embellishments Of the work.
Orders will be received by the subscriber, at his
bindary, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fnllers Ho-
tel, or at Mr. Farnhams Bookstore.as above. Please
call, if possible, during the present week.
Binding of every description faithfully executed
by JOHN A. BLAKE,
iune 2O-tf BoOkbinder.
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LAMPS! LAMPS

DINE OIL and Solar Lamps Of the most ap
IL proved patterns and sold at the lowest prices
A constant supply Of FRESH H Pine Oil-Pure
Spcrm-Soar and Summer Oil--Burning Fluid
Chimnsy's Globes Wiks, &C., for sale by
o. WHTTTLESEY.
jy rs If - G. st. Todd's Buildings.
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LUMBER AND wOOD.

HERE'S THE PLACE, lath street and
III Canal.-Just received, and now landing car
go Of bords, sawd aths paings, post rails, oists,
scanting, stills, together with an assortment Of I
"a white pine and cypress plank.
Also dressed flooring, N. G. joists and stepping.
FOR RENT.--A brick house on lth street.
april 26--tf WARD Il LENMAy
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SUGARS, TEAS, COFFEES, &C.
YNHlS DAY received and for sale low, Porto
- Rico and New Orleans Sugars, Old Govern
ment Java, Rio, Lsguyra and st. Domingo Coffee.
A fine assortment Of Teas, among which is some
extra fine Gunpowder. Also, fine old Hyson, Cole
gates Pearl Starch, Rice, Flour, crushed and pow.
dered Sugars, &C., &c. ag
Il. M. MCCORMICK & CO.,
june lS-H Theatre Building.
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ICE! ICE! at l23 cents per bushel at the ace
il House-We have small Jumps OF Ice, that
will do for Soda Fountain, Ice Cream Merchants,
&c., Sc, which we will sell at the house for the
sum Of l23 cents. A person will be in attendance
during the day, for the delivery Of the same.
Our customers need not fear that oui Ice will fall
short, as we have heavy stock. Persons wishing
Ice will please leave their address at the Lumber
Yard of w. H. Gunnell, opposite Coleman's Hotel.
jy l4-edf GUNNELL q BIRD.
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J. ROBINSON a. co.

j. ROBINSON d co.
Auctioneers and Commission Merchants, Louisiana
Auenue, opposite Bank Of Washington.
D OCULAR sale days Opposite Centre Market)
LII Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays All sales
of Real Estate Furniture and personal property at
tended to on the most reasonable terms. june Is
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LUMBER, LIME, COAL, &C.

THE subscriber has now, and will keep con-
i stantly on hand, at his Lumber Yard on the
Market space, 7th street, well assorted supply Of
seasoned Lumber Of all kinds, suitable for builders
coach makers, wheelights and cabinet makers.
Also, Lime, Sand, Coal, &c.
June l7-f JOHN PURDY.
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80 900 snnr dressed sHssSs1D 8 8 1ss, arrived ss
10000 f. GA dressed E. s., which, with the general
assortment of building materials have in Yard,
makes my stock Of Lumber equal to any other in
the District. All of which will be sold reasonably
cheap for CASH, or good short paper.
Enquire at Lumber Yard, near the Canal on 7th
street, where can be had the best lime, cacined
plaster and cement.
JOHN PURDY.
iuly 24-- GIntelligencer.]
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DICE.-l5 tierces fresh Rice, received and fol
IL sale by LAMBERT & MCKENZIE.
July 4
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worm MEAL always on hand, and for sale
" wholesale and retail by
Il. M. MCCORMICK e. CO.,
june l9-u Theatre Building.
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Many more testimonials are existing approving
of "Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth Wash"
SOLD at Nos. and 2, Browns Hotel, by
M. H. STEVENS & EMMONS,
Late o. Fish & Coz
Principal Office for the United States No. 50,
Chesnutstreet Philadelphia. may 7-iy
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE.

TIME subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
Il of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto,
that they have opened Store of the above descrp-
ton on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, where good assortment of Mechan.
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes, Cedar.
ware, Baskets, &c. &c, will be constantly kept on
hand. All articles in their line will be sold as low
for CASH, to punctuai customers, as they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and deliy cred
free of expense.
april 23tf JOS. l.. SAVAGE g. co
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A l. EXAM d RIA.
LUMBER AND RICE.
1R nnn FEET Of Flooring Boards
HO9OOO IL casA fresh Rice

Received per schr. Forest King, from Charleston
and for sale by LAMBERT s. MCKENZIE.
june ls-tf
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TLNEVER AND AGUE POWDERS, which are
il acknowledged to be successful cure for the
Fever and Agus may be had of Weaiherbee and
Bates, Druggists, opposite the buildings. Should
they fail in any case II properly administered the
money will be returned.
July 3O--eodlm I'm. n4
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FOR RENE.

a TWO story frame house with back building,
IA on 10th street, north of New York avenue.
Enquire of w. II. WARD.
auu tEHHH
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WANTED.
FOR RENT OR SALE.

n THREE story hrick house with back build
"A ing, on H street. between OH and 10th. En-
luire of w. H. WARD.
aug If
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ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.

For number Of years my Teeth and Gums were
SO much out Of order TO prevent me from eating
with pleasure, and caused me much pain. Having
heard Of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash, do
certify that tried small bottle Of it, and in less
than two weeks my Teeth and Gums were sound
and good. | believe that the use Of it would be an
advantage to many others. ]. BRAZER.
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From much severe suffering Of myself, and others
Of my family, with decayed Teeth and sore Gums
and the many respectable testimonials highly in favor
of Wheelers Teaberry Tooth Wash, was induced
to give it trial. after which my family used it, and
rejoice to say that it did perform thorough and
effectual cure for all, and is the best article that
ever knew Of | would recommend its use to those
who may be suffering. JESSE MOORE.
w. Wheeler
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My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
enng Of the mouth. have no hesitation in recon-
mending it the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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have used Wheeler's Teabery Tooth Wash,
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion of its merits. | cheerfulIy re-
commend it to the general use.
H. r. KNEASS.
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Having made use of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth Wash, | feel convinced that it is the
best article have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general as a
pleasant and eficacious article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums.
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Certificates Of Members Of The Philadelphia
Bar

Bar.
Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties and while they whiten and
beautify the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on the gums, by imparting to them free and health
ful action. F. A. RAYNOLD.
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Wheeler's Teabcrry Tooth Wash having cured
Of the gums, and eectually stopped bleed
ing of the gums, deem it debt Of gratitude for
the relief which it afforded me, and duty owed to
my fellow beings, to say that it is my firm convic-
ton, that those who will use Wheeler's Teabery
Tooth Wash, for the teeth and gums, will find that
it is an important article.
THOMAS T. McCJJRDY
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Certificates Of Ladies and Gentlemen Of
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia.
It is with gratitude that send the following GER
tifcate, hoping that many who suffer will be led by
perusal Of it, to obtain Wheelers Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article used, and it has effectually
curea tooth ache, soreness Of the gums, removed
scurf from my teeth, and fully believe has entirely
arrested all decay of them. l trust that all who
suffer, having either Of the same species Of com
plant, will as soon possible use Wheeler's Tea
berry Toeth Wash, that they may be relieved.
JULIANA CULTURAL.
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PRESERVE THE TEETH.

HNAR better Is Il to cure the Toolhache in
y minute, BY using Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
WASH than to suffer the achipg also to cure sore
ness OF the gums softness Of the gums, stop bleed.
ing OF the gums and alwsys keep the teeth gum
and mouth pleasant and In the best state of health
To show the length Of tirae for which this article
has been patronized by the public, the following
Copyright is published: