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i AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

TN my line, and | have now in store large stock :,
| consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and To-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white, blue stone China, an
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases, Allumet Holders, Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles &c.
Cut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champagnes,
Hook, and Claret
Cut, plain, and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs Covered Pitch.
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Uns, Bggins, &c.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks, Walters Looking glasses, &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
large assortment of common ware, which will
sell very low, wholesale or retail
G. S. FOWLER, Importer,
Store on M-streef, opposite National LntelIgencer
Office. feb 24-3ta6wif
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JNRESH GROCERIES, The subscriber is now
II receiving by packets Statesman and Alexan.
dria, from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment com
plete.
It is deemed unnecessary TO enumerate general
ly, but he will name the following articles, viz:
ST. Croix, Porto Rico, New Orleans, Muscovado
Sugar, in hhds. and bbls.
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, ane
White Havana Sugars
Sugar house, st. Croix, and N |. Syrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar-houSe, st
Croix, and Trinidad Moasses.
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Mocha, Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra, (grecn and
whte,) Rio, st. Caharine's, and Angosufa
Spices of every description, ground and I'M
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon Lobster, and CLANS, Theoretically
sealed
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and
Chocolate
Salad oil of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel Tin bbs and kits, (Shad Salmon
Cod, and Herring
i CANDLES-Sperm, AdamaDtine, Sterine, and
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
IrS-Raisns, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap.
PIES Cranberries, sc.
CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
60 bbs. New York, of choice brands
so bbls Virginia. Family, Extra, and Superhne
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, New York;
Oat and Cornmeal
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs MiddIings
1000 lbs Shoulders
1000 lbs fresh Dried Beet
1000 gals. Winter Sperm OIL bleached and un.
beached
10000 Cigars comprising Regaa, La Norma,
Pantilla, Cheroots Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatOvarety, plug and hne.cut
chewing
SOAP.
15 boxes fancy Toilet Soap
70 boxes Family Soap
Buckets Pals, Baskets, Brooma, Brushes, Mats
&c.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto, he respectful
y solicits continuance Of the same.
s. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 9TH street
dec l3-tf
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
OF THE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, D. G.

COLUMBIAN COLIlEGE, ID. C..
In this School pupils are fitted for adInittance
to the College classes, or for other objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
tcular class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies; while those who are not designed for a pro
fession can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life.
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
in the business of ofinstruction, will have charge of
the school. His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage.
This school will be under the constant superin-
tendence of the Faculty of the College.
COURSE OF STUDY.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra, ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Caesar,
Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, the Gospels,
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER QRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metlc 81 90
Arithmetic, Geography. English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 8 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have a room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter 5 90
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 IS
At a less expensive table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week SO
Instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages.
There are three vacations in the School four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, JAN !, 1916. jan lin
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.
50 80 xsR ssaA

HNHE Great Western Steamship Com
i pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST
ERN seventeen hundred tons, four hundred and
fifty horsepower b r. Mathews, Esq. Commander; I;
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand five hun
dred tons, one thousand horsepower, Lieutenant
James Hosken, r. NJ. Commander, are intended to
sail as follows:
GREAT WESTERN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, May II, 1916 Thursday, June y, 1916.
Saturday, July S, d" Thursday, July 81,
Saturday, Aug. %, % Thursday, Sept Is,
Saturday, Oct. IL, e." Thursday, Nov. 6, C
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, July 26, 1916 Saturday, Aug. 80, ls46.
Saturday, Sept. 27, Z" Saturday, Oct. IS, g
Saturday, Nov, %, " Saturday, Dec. 20, C
Fare per Great Western 500, and S5 Stewards
fees.
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in a
future advertisement.
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, SO Front st.,
feb 8--tf New York, Feb. 20, 1916.
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co ALI co LII
Feb. 2l-tf

PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
OF LAW AND EQUITY, under the direc-
ton of Francis J. Troubat, esq, of Philadelphia
Hon. Ellis Lewis, of Lancaster; and Wilson Nc
Candess, Esq, of Pittsburgh.
This work contains the best productions of Eng
sh law authors withoutregard to priority of claim
on the partof any American publisher. Such books
are now notoriousy too dear. The reason Is, that
as fast as they appear, they become monopolies in
the hands of booksellers in the Atlantic cities. I'm
der the plea Of right, acquired by the addition Of
notes of American decisions, the latter claim an un-
divided title to those works. and set buTdensome
price on them. The publishers of the work now
offered TO the profession throughout the Union, will
not respect such titles but will reprint the standard
British law books as fast as they emanate from the
London market. Should new editions of the works
Of such writers as Starlie, the Chittys, Stephen,
and Archibold, appear, they shall also be included;
and digests of equity and law decisons--works
which have been studiously kept out of the Law
Library published at Philadelp lphia--shall have a
place in the proposed new one, together with every
new valuable English treatise on chancery or com
mon law.
IF This work will be issued monthly, in num-
bers Ct l6O pages, printed on fine white paper, and
good new long primer type at seven dollars per an
mum, payable half yearly.
ISAAC G.. M'KINLEY,
j. NJ. G.. LESCURE.
! Harrisburg, Pa July |, lS45-Nov Aft
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT,

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
,J New York.
II packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisns Gree from stones0
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
5 cases Citron;
l do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberres in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, sc. &c;
A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermeticaly sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, SIC, SC;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort
ment complete, and to which attention is invited
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 1S-tf
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CHEAPER THAN EyER!!

Il S. BECK Il SON, thankful for past iavors
a, would call the attention of House-keepers
to their large collection OF House Furnishing Uooos
They now prepared to supply their friends ana
the public generally with all kind OF Housekeep-
ing articles at the shortest notice. and Oh the most
accommodating terms. Our stock at present is
very large and well selected consisting OF almost
every article in the Housekeeping llne' 100 nuner-
Gus to mention in advertisement. we respectfully
solicit call from our friends as we are deermtned
TO sell at The bwest possible aagance.
l.. S. BECK & SON,
South side of Pennsylvania avenue, between h
and 10th streets.
aprn ls-tf Marlboro Gazette 3t1
y. CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
\ der his thanks to the citizens Of this com
munity for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon him during the past year. and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line, to the satisfaction of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, The needful, being at all times accepta-
bic, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant.
A GENCY AT WASHlNGTON.-The sub.
"A scrber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington
and being familiar with the mode of transactng
business Ior more than twenty years, respect
fully offers his services icr the adjustment and col
lection of claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bu.
sness entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable, according to the labor in.
CURED.
| All communications must be post paid.
N. B. The duties of the Agency will not inter
fere in the least, with these of an Auctoneer ant
| Commission Merchant.
| dec. l3-1cl BE.VJ.AyNI.V YO.1T.4.NS
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act of Parliament.
Capital f5OO, 900 Sterling, or z, SOC, 900
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wall st. N. York.
TINHE rates Of this Society are as low as those OF
L the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London Offices. Loans
granted to the extent Of two-thirds the amount OF
premium paid, after the lapse Of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
participation enjoy the important advantage OF
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the Distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables of rates. their distribution of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan department-be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Societys Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent
QT References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, if required, as
the standing, wealth, and security Of the above in
stitution.
T. L & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on T street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb ST
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United states Agency and Notarial Of
flee. established i'm IS43.

EDMUND F BROWN, attorney and .ggent Joy
IL Claimants, Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner,
yc', continues to settle all kinds of business with
me several branches of Government with his
lsual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; especi-
tliy CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, PosT
)FFicE AND OTHER CONTRACTS, &C., Fstreet, near
lm street. Se1enteen doors East Of The Treasury De-
partnsnt, Washington Citg, d. C.
H5- Letters must be postpaid
feb 6-law6m,
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FREE EXHIBITION.

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and photographic Depots, es-
tablished in 1910, and awarded the Medal four
hrst Premiums, and two highest honors Dy the In
sttutes of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn-
sylyania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
POS Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
belPs Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg Virginia.
25l Broadway, New York.
IS Court street, Boston.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
l76 Main street, Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
13 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chesnut streets, st. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus instructions, and all materials furnished.
dec IL 6m
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
CHAIR .a.NUF.ACTURER Corner Of PENN
sllpana apen,te, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order All work executed
punctually, and in the most Workmanllke manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation OF the
same; he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly 9. G.
X G. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP T.AILORLNG
". EST.aBI,ISHyME.NT,P Pennsylvania ape'ue, OPP
posite Colema.s Hotel Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the CITY, The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Coats, best style, $8 Sc
Do. do. Pants do 9 0O
Do do. Vests do. | rs
Making Goats without trimmings & 0C
Do Pants do do, | 25
Do. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
c. c. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily ac.
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentemen's Garments cleaned in a very supe.
rior style.
n B.--Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Etna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
L "A of policies, and all business connected with
the office may be made to the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for the District of Columbia and Vi
cinity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable any other office
D. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, Isl april ls46.
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Real friends are wont lrvlSIt US lh oui Pios'
perily. cnlv when inyled; but ia adversely tc
come Of their owp accord.
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Peace is desirable thing, but not TO be pre-
ferred TO truth.
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WHITES Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, SarsaparilIa, and other

WHITES Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
truth, in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced its sauary operation, to offer it TO the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates OF
two respectable citizens who ascribe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. j.
c. White, on 9th street, between d and E streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as a and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
J. K. HANSON.
II street. First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. j. G. WHITE: Dear Madam,--It affords me
hearlf 1t satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparila. | was taken, two years
ago. with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did me any
good. ] was advised to try some of your Compound
Sirup of Wild Cherry and Sarsapara. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the first bottle was SO much better that |
was able to attend to my business and now am
entirely clear of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near l., Washington.
AGENTS.
S. Redfern, First Ward, Washington.
I -, III
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, street, between
18th and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, d. G..
Price ST per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by ]. G. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between ID and T. streets.
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w IT A N D II u Nj @ R /.

6 True Humor generally looks serious, while every
body laughs about him False Humor is always laugh
ing, whilst every body about him looks serious.
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LUMBER, LIME, AND CEMENT.
TNHE subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
constantly on hand, an assortment Of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper.
WARD s. LEHMAN.
Jan. "a, 1S46.-u
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A heart dead to the claims of man, cannot be
alive TO the claims of God and religion can
not flourish where humanity wIhers.
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TNHE constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HARDWARE, including hoilolu
,oare Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3l-H GEO. SAVAGE.
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EXERCISE IN READING.-The following
disc tion of Bull Frog concert is taken
from the Knickprbncker. If read with
proper emphasis and intonation, it affords a
good exercise:
/" Marsh answers back to marsh, and
when moments silence gives token that
The chant Is done, fresh croaker rpnews
the noise, resting his boated cheeks on
a lily: Ke-bloong, ke-bloong Bloonk
bIoonk bIoonk Be-Loonk Moo moo
moo! Urrgh urrgh Vanderdonk Van
derdonk Vanderdonk ! (sotlo poce) splash!
No-you-don't! No-you-don't! Augh! augh!
augh Loo-loo loo loo! Hong kong!
hong-kong! Hong-kong! Al al al 1! al !!
al Broom !--oom O!-O!-O! Co
logne! Cologne! Cologne Luck lucN
luck luck! luck A la distance, D
LUCK! Then the little fellows take IL up
in earnest from places which are covered
over with little moisture. sWe! we! we!
P'-we! p'-we p'-we Charley Tucker
pretty boy pretty boy oa-fshing-o -on-
Sunday! Charley -Tucker!' Big ones again:
'Bow-wop! bow-wop bow-wop! bow
wop! Boongm ?
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Washington, Isl april ls46.

This Company was incorporated in lslS with a
perpetual charter, and capital of $780, 900 with
liberty to increase to $500 900, and insure agans,
loss damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Stor IS,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household F lrni
ture and Merchandise in general, on the most IA
vorable terms.
The ample means and successful business of the
Company, has enabled it TO pass through many ex-
tenslve confagratons, and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promptness and any losses
which II may sustain on risks taken at this Ags ncy
will be literally justed by the agent according to
the usage of the best Fire Companies, and aid
with promprness in current funds.
In case differences should arise touchinp anv oss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
OF the Board of Directors, to submit the same to
arbitrators inderently chosn; or, at the optor Of
the assured, The jurisdiction Of the proper Courl OF
this CITY will be acknowledged.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thomas X. Brnce, Samuel Tudor,
or Hfa Steadmun, Josph Mugm,
.Jrg.es Thomas Ward Woodbrtdge,
Jiseph Church S'las B. Ham,thon
Freysriek Tyler, Robert Buel,
Saausi E. Br0ughton, Miles A. Tatth,
n White Jain L. BosweH
Ebe,uzsr Flouer .Joesph PrDtt,
Thomas X. Brace, Presit ent,
5. L. Lo0nis, Secretury. april l. tao 2m.
G5gA FOR RENT.-The House just vacated b
Lii Lieut. p. LIE, on II street, between l7tf
and 5th streets near the Presidents House, beint
three-story brick house, with small carriage house
&C. pleasantly loeaied, will be rented to good ten
ant with or without the furniture, very reasonably
Enquire Of SELBY PARKER,
Pennsylvania avenue, or Of VIM. II. Parker, on the
premises sprl left
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As ravpnous birds are quickest sighted so
the worst men the greatest fault finders.