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The Hon. z. PRArT-LEATHER.-Ou rea-
ders have heard the story Of the stage passen-
ger, whose conversational powers were limited
foone topic" try me on leather, and Pm your
man." But Mr.. Pratt is "your man" on every
subject practical. When he was in Congress
no one exhibited more industry, and no one
brought such valuable statistical information
before the House Of Representatives. He is q
friend Of the District of Columbia, and he
made report to beauify our city by planning
trees and paving The avenue. He now comes
to the National Fair. bringing with him spec-
mens of leather from his tannery at PrausvilIe.
He was poor boy, without friends, and pick
ed black berries for living but, by honest
industry, he made fortune, was elected to
Congress. and large and fourishing town
now bears his name. Honor 10 Zadock Pratt,
let the youth follow his example. and they
will be happy and respected. If you see him
at the FAIR, shake his honest hand.
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We learn from Washington, that the Cath
olic clergymen of Georgetown College have
all offered their services, in the present war,
as chaplains in the army, and that the Presi
dent has selected the Rev. John McElroy, late
oi Frederick. and Rev. Mr. Rae, Vice Presi
dent of the College, Chaplains IN the army, tc
proceed to the "seat Of war"-Bah. Pat.
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CoNoEar.-The Worcester, (Mass) Tran
script, and several other papers, speak in high
terms Of the Concert given by Professor Cool
idge 10 that place. on the 18th, and we have
no doubt, the one to be given at Concert Hall,
this evening, will be equally deserving Of
consideration. See advertisement in another
column.
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Vo1cE OF THE PRopHEr OR PIONEER OF
TRurH, by George M. Munday. ",he man
without hat" Several numbers of this pa :
per were lett with US, by the Elitor on Satur-
day. They contain some good things. but not
ALL So zoe think, and to be sure we have a
right 10 think as we please, and. in this case
to "think aloud"
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The WHEsr.-ln some fields the wheat in
Queen Anne's county looks promising. In ia,
the larger part however the Hessian fly has in-
jured 1t very much. Old farmers say that there
is more OF the fly at the present moment than
they have known since the memorable season
Of 1916, when the wheat crop was entirely de-
slroyed by that pesliterous insect Centrepiue,
Nd. Times.
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We believe there are few establishments in
the country where the utile ct dulce are so aptly
and harmoniously blended as in that of Messrs.
Stevens and Emmons, near Browns Hotel.
Their establishment comprises two large
stores, one portion Of which is devoted to the
sale Of hats, caps, and furs; and the other to
gentlemen's furnishing articles and fancy goods
~ OF which they keep on hand an extensive
and varied assortment. Their store is com
plete bazaar where gentleman Of taste can
supply himself with every article necessary for
the wardrobe or toilet, and at prices which can
not fail of suting the most economical
Messrs Stevens and Ernmons are distinguish
ed for their promptness and urbanity; and their
attention TO the wants OF their patrons fully en-
titles them to the extensive patronage they are
receiving.
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Yesterday, notwithstanding the intense heat,
Il is to be regretted that persons will violate
the rules by handling the specimens. Several
articles of considerable value have been stolen.
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Among the newly arrived articles at the
Far, is an lngenlousIy constructed machine
for sewing seams. With this machine, coats,
pantaloons, and every thing which requires
the needle can be made with very little trouble.
The tailors will have 10 give up their business
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MONEY FOUND.

A SMALL sum Of money was found one day
"A. last week. which the owner can have by
calling upon t. M. Milburn, at the Furniture Store
on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, and paying for this advertisement
NAV 27-3teod
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".HoRsE Run AwAy."-On Monday after
noon horse ian offwith a dray in Baltimore,
and an old colored woman, just in the act Of
entering one OF the stores, was struck down
senseless, by the dray being driven violently
against her.
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An EDITOR DRowNEp.--A terrible food oc.
Cured at Staunlon, Va, on Saturday last, do.
ing much damage. We regret 10 state tha
VIM. S. Ward, esq, editor OF the Harrison
burg Republican, was drowned in attempting
to cross a swollen stream.
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nr washington Temple Of Honor, No.
!, will meet at the Hall on . street This (Wed-
nesday) Afternoon, At 8 o'clock. A punctual at
tendance s requested, as the election or officers for
the ensuing quarter will take place. may 27
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The New YoRK FARMER AND MECHANIC,
q large and valuable agricultural journal. pub
lshed weekly at New York. and also at Lou
isvile. Ky. We shall notice this publication
more al large hereafter.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr.. Brinkerhoff, after the House went into
Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union, moved that the resolution, submitted
by himyesterday, giving the thanks of Congress
10 Gen. Taylor for the recent vicioIy Of the
American arms on the Rio Grande, be taken
up; but he with drew his motion at the sug-
gestion OF
Mr.. HARRISON, who preferred to delay action
until the House shall have been informed Of
the victory, officially. through the President.
The civil and diplomatic appropriation bill
was taken up and, after debate, several amend
ments were made.
The committee rose, and resolution was
introduced by Mr.. Cobb to terminate the de-
bate on the bill tomorrow, at O'Clock; which
was agreed to.
And at quarter to three O'Clock the House
adjourned.
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Reported for the Columbian Fountain
Tw enty ninth Congress;
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, May 26, 1916.

Mr.. Pearce submitted resolution, which
was adopted, instructing the committee on Mi
lilary Affairs to inquire into the expediency Of
providing for the distribution Of property cap
tured during war among the officers and SOL
diers engaged in it.
The bill supplementary TO the War bill was
discussed. 1t provides, among other things,
for the appointment Of two majors general, and
four brigadiers general, in addition TO the pre-
sent military establishment
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Mar27.

rs There will be a Public Meeting
of Association No. /, United Junior Brothers OF
Temperance, held in the Hall Of the Northern Lib
critics Engine House, This "wednesday Evening,
the 27th inst, at s o'clock. Several distinguished
members Of the Association will address the meet
ing. The public are invited to attend.
BY order: DAVID r. huhII,
NAV 27 Recording Secretary.
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I5- Grand Division, Sons OF Temper
ance. will meet at the Hall on G street This (Wed-
nesday) Evening, At ~ o'clock. A general atten-
dance il requestsd . may27
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THE DRUrKARD's FATE AN unknown
man fell into well in Philadelphia, while
drunk, and was drowned. His finger nails
were all torn off, in his desperate efforts to
Chamber out.
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Co The members OF Marion Division, No. Z,
Sons Of Temperance are notified that the meet
lngs of the Division will hereafter he held at
the Hall of Friendship Lodge, on 18th street,
near Penn. avenue. BY order:
A. r. LOCKE, A. r. s.
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FROM THE ARMY.

0o- A private letter received in Baltimore.
from gallant young officer Of the army-says
"The war is done. The Mexcans can never
fight again, and have dispersed. so all uneasi
ness is now at an end" This is the substance
of all the papers contained.
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CAPE De VERp.-B Bona Tista, one of the
Cape de verd Islands, has lately been visited
by dreadful scourge in the form Of Yellow
Fever, said TO have been introduced by the
British war steamer "Ecair." One eighth
of the entire population has been swep,
awav
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WHEAT-We are sorry to announce (says
the Lynchburg Republican, that all our infor-
nation frop the counties Of this State, east Of
the Ridge, is unfavorable. From what we
have seen and heard, the wheat crop in this
region must be short one
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REsPEcr ron THE NOBLE DEAD.--The Bal
timore Argus has column on the death Of
Maj Ringgold, surrounded with black lines.
CITY AFFAIRS.

Let not be so absorbed in the dongs OF Others as
to forget what is going on at home
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Onnn BUSHELS Cumberland, Smiths
AOOO and Crate Coal now landing, Of
the best quality, and for sale by the subscriber at
his old stand on 18th and G streets.
may 28-6t' Z. WATERS.
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Pine Oil.

a FRESH supply just received and for sale, at
~ 623 cents per gallon.
CHARLES STOTT,
Corner of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
may 2s-3t
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Laear lrsELy. Is NEARLY DAeuERREo7rpED.

LlQHx I1skLr, Is NEARLY DA6UERREo7YPED.
-Jnk's Grand SoIarium is now the " Won
der Of the .age,o all clher scenes heretofore
produced by The greatest Artists Of Ancien'
and Modern times. where Light and Colors
are used. are at last eclipsed by the astonish-
ing powers Of the new invented Apparatus Of
Mr. jerks, s,-for producing Celestial Scenery
SO often imagined to be peculiar to the Realms
Of Pmadise
Well may Mr.. ]. be proud Of his Mechani-
cal ingenuity in thus bringing forward an in
strument for producing the most gorgeous
colors imaginable. e.--and, apparently, s'too rich
and chaste for mortal eyes to look upon.' /
must stop here, for il is useless to attempt to
convey any idea Of the richness and spendour
Of the " Reuolving Celestial Prisms, and C,us-
talline Rocks Of PGadise-thus appropriately
named in the programme Of this beautiful Ex-
hibition.
Those who have seen it Once,-see it t,Oice,
and are not satisfied at seeing it again and
again, and it will be astonishing if everybody
does not take this opportunity Of filing heireyes
with such Celestial beauties, that never will be
erased from their minds, and at the same time,
coming to some idea Of the Heavenly beauties
that may be enjoyed by departed spirits in
other worlds.
1t is now located at the corner Of A street
and Pennsylvania Avenue, and | understand,
will be in operation every clear day, until the
30th inst, by the inventor himself, Mr.. jerks.
VISITORS.
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SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE.
Bible.

O.. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, il not
quite as wide circulation in this city as any other
paper published here; we believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves is wider than any 9th
er city paper Advertisers would do well to keep
this in mind Er
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Ma JOHN F BARNARD, the agent for the District,
will promptly attend to all business connected with
safely II handed to the Carriers or placed in our box
at Mr.. SToTr's Drug Store.
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a party of rogues have arrived, who are
known in New York as "Snatchers." They
contrlve it SO that unsuspecting individuals
shall offer to bet with them, and then on the
presentation Of the money. they snatch it, and
generally succeed in getting away. AT times
l'ke these It would be well to avoid well dress
ed strangers.
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| The following well metited compliment to
Professor Plumbe, the distinguished artist, we
copy from .The Loom.o To the opinions
here expressed, we fully subscribe.
DAeUERREoryPEs.-T distinguished pho
tographic artist, Professor Plumbe, has placed
in the Fair large collection of pictures, com
prsing some of the finest specimens of the
Photographic art we have ever had the plea.
sure Of examining. Among his collection are
to be seen portraits of nearly all the members
of both Houses of Congress, the President Of
the United States, naval officers, poets, orators,
and full representation of the beauty of the
land; all executed in the very highest style Of
The art.
We are particularly pleased with an i'm.
mense frame containing large size portraits Of
the most prominent men in New York, sur
rounded with views of many of the public
buildings, including perfect representation of
Trinity Church. We are of opinion that the
Daguerreoiypes of Plumbe, now exhibiting at
the Fair, are superior to any other artist in
America, and that his success in bringing his
favore art TO its present state of perfection, en-
titles him to some tangible complement.
Gold medals have been awarded 10 the dis
coverers of arts whose beauty and practical
utility fall infinitely short of that which the ge
| MUS of Plumbe has made so universal, and
we therefore consider him entitled to the high
est honors ever bestowed upon an American
artist.
DAGUERREOTYPE LIKENESSES.
We request the attention of our citizens and
strangers visiting Washington to the splendid
daguerreotypes now taken by Mr.. VIM. A.
Pratt. We understand he is the inventor and
patentee of method of enamelling these pic
lures, by which the greatest brlliancy is OBJ
tanned, and which also enables him 20 take
portraits nearly the size Of life. The specimens
he has exhibited are very superior. Another
method also, (the benriag } is well worthy the
attention OF the public. BY this system, pic
lures are finished in the style Of the most ex-
quisie miniature, only with truth and soft
ness of finish unknown even to that delightful
art. We understand Mr.. P. intends exhibiting
some specimens at the National Fair All,
however, who desire to "see themselves as
Others see them," should visit his rooms on
pennsylvania avenue, between the Capitol
and Rallrod Depot. See advertisement.
We copy the above from The National Intel
ligencer, and cordially unite with the editors in
tne comments on the beauty of the New Pro-
cess. We ask the attention ofstrangers to the
TWO Pictures in the style now exhibiting at the
National Fair, they may be known by the pla-
card above them, also to the numerous spec-
mems at his room, which is daily crowded with
delighted vsiters.
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a party of rogues have arrived, who are
known In New York as "Snatchers." They
contrve It SO that unsuspecting individuals
snail offer to bet with them, and then on the
presentation Of the money. they snatch it, and
generally succeed in getting away AT times
IKE these It would be well to avoid well dress
ed strangers
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A person living at Munich calculates, that
when the railways now in progress are termi-
naied. a traveller can go from that city in the
following time to The aforementioned places I:
To St Petersburg, in 66 hours, Naples, Az;
Rome, 3S; Hamburgh, 35; Paris 80; Berlin,
25; Geneva, "a; Milan, 3d. Venice, %; Dres
den, 81; Vienna, Is; Frankfort, II; Strasburg,
Is; Stutgard, g.
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TO THE AFFLICTED.


HOADS patent graduated elec,ro-galvanic appa-
" ratus, with patent insulated poles for medical
and other purposes.
The undersigned is prepared to apply the above
admirable, allpervading pleasant, safe, and potent
remedial agent, which has accomplished wonders,
where all other remedies have failed, in the whole
train Of nervous and rheumatic complaints, (too
numerous to ba here particularized) and in the
actual restol alton Of sght, speech, and hearing.
where no destruction of the organ has taken place.
Most respectable proof from physicians and others
will be exhibited at HIS aparments south side Penn
sylvania avenue, sixth house East Of the market,
and nearly opposite B'own's Hotel, where the
splendid first SIZE or largest apparatus will be kept
10 readiness at any hour, day night, that may lie
appointed: and the second size for use abroad
when required. He has received due instructions
m their application from the inventor. for which he
was previously prepared by many years experi-
ence In the use of electricity in another form.
As this Is subject to which justice cannot be
done in newspaper adver,issnsDf, communion
ton will shortly be made to the public in another
way, embracing opinions of eminent physicians Of
the apparatus, and selections from successfully
treated eases. .3.4 4aU8@s& VI
The undersigned, having twenty-five years ago
been III ihe practice, in certain cases, of aiding the
operation OF the electric fluid by relaxing the system
during Its use in the vapor BATH this ssutary prac-
tce will be continued, the bath invented by him
being peculiarly adapted to such service.
BOYD REILLY
T. $. B. R. has been appointed one of the
general agents for the sale of apparatus and rights
OF use IN places not already disposed Of Ladies
end gentlemen who had not IN opportunity Of see
ing them at The Capitol or GAdsby's Hot'I are re-
spectiu'ly invited To examine and try their f,ctt
at his apartments; they will find them by no mean,
shocking. 6t- July "
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A CARD.--l'he 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. 1,HnpW
He would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possible, the nsedf, being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
.ueIh t3 A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
DIR. Van Patten,

regularly quallhed, RhUsican, as we'll as an
.experisnced DENTIST, cures tooth-ache, in all
cases whers tits proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Cents Nt fVf #su
n" Pulling or extracting Teeth.
llDr. Van Pattep extracts teeth with as much
skiliand as little pain as any other dentist IN this
country, and charges but so cents per tooth.
Strangers will do well to inquire of citizens and
particularly Of citizen physicians, before allowing
themselves to be hulnbugged by travelling pretend
ers, who would never have left large cities Qrom
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill
DR. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Todd's Hat store near Browns Hotel--jan 6--ti
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This Company was incorporated in 1918, with q
perpetual charter, and capital Of S250, 600 with
liberty to increase 70 S50O 900, and insure against
loss damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses Sou IS
Manufacturing Establishments, Household FIri
,urs and Merchandise in general, on the most 10.
vorable terms. sf
The ample means and successful business Of the
Company, has enabled il TO pass through many SIX
tenslve conhugra,ions, and 10 meet It's losses with
the most satisfactory promp,ness; and any Losses
which 1t may sustain on risks taken at this Ag ney
will be literally nsted by the agent according t.
the usage of the best Fire Companies, and | ait
with promptnrss in current funds.
In case differences should arise touching apy 0s.
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board of Directors to submit The same Il
abua,ors, indifferenty chosen; or, at the o1Gar .
the assured The jurisdiction of the proror Courl !,
this city will be acknowledged. , arN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thomas X. Brue, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin Steadman. Jo"ph Mmgan,
James Thomas, Wrd Woodbridge,
Joseph Church Sihls b. Han.iiton,
Fredtrich Tyler, Robert Buei,
Samuel e. Bro4ghtOn, Miles A. Iniik,
e. White, 1 .John L. BospeH, ls. s,
Edelezer Flo,oer, Joesph PrDff,
= Thomas X. Brace, Presi enf.
S. L. Loomis .Seeretnry. may l. ts~ Pm.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
TRANSFORMATIONS OFFIcE.
Dr. Schyvartxe's

HNRlVALLED COMPOUND EXTRACT
~ OF SARSAPARILLA.--The afflicted are
respectfully referred TO the advertisement of the
above celebrated preparation in the 'Sun," which
has produced such astonishing cures in this Dis
irict. Also, the celebrated Chronic Thermal Ague
Pill, which never fails to cure the most nvelera,e
Ague in l2 hours. The proprietor can refer the
afflicted to hundreds Of cures performed by the
above remedies. april 8-tf
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PAPER-HANGING
And Upholstering Store, on Pennsylvania

f Apenue, Letceen 9Th and 10Th streets.
IN MOORE has just received an elegant assert.
Ia, ment Of Paper, Hangings, suitable for halls,
i,arlors, chambers. drawing and dnng-rooms.
Also, large collection of Firescrecns, and file
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
d. Moore has made arrangements at some Of IT,
best factories in this country 10 be constantly get
ing III store the latest styles of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash, At
the old stand of Muller Il Moore. aan
. march 2S-U 81 .NHE
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia iron

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
Just received, by the schooner Columbia, irom
u, New York t9s lIu
II packages prime Butter; .te.il ls
IS boxes do Cheese; .,f,s.t
8 do Pine Apple do;
$50 IA l-2 and whole boxes Raisins; a
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs; MI
hH 6 do Turkey Raisns Gree from stones,)
' 2 cases Bordeau Prunes; es III ta
Also, on hand sa.,,a Il t 5aA.
l3a 2 casks Currants; r.sl n7i rasfe3a III
5 cases Citron; s.le affs tsE aias
i do preserved Ginger; t,#gfe
Other Preserves and Jefiies;
CranberI'ies in quarter bbls, and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines Olives, Capers; = \. lt3
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. sc; Il tft
A general assortment Of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed 't do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, sc, &c; as3
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 lS-tf .4...9 NJ
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL,
GHARI.ES CALVERT, Jn., CABINET A.N,Dl

| CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
LfyHARI4ES CALVERT, Jn., CABINET IND
~ CHAIR yMa.NUFa CTURER, Corner Of Penn
syluania ausnue, and 18Th street, Washington City,
Venltian Blinds made TO order. All workexecuted
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms. 4A W
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation Of the
same ne Is always prepared TO execute any work
in the above line. NJ. sa ia
Old Furniture repaired and varnished, also taken
n exchange tor new nov 8-ly 2g &C.
| ~ c. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
| ". ESIABs.ISHJHE.hrT,P Pennsylvania apenue, OPP
posite Coienan'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
Making and trimming csats, best ,sls style, ss 50
Do. a. do.Nse Pants do, ,,,.'a 90
| Do. Ado. q Vests do. rs
Making Goats without trimmings 6 DO
Do. Pants do. do, 25
Do. Vests do. do. as
All work warranted to fit in superior STYLE
y c. G. 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. a
Gentlemcn's Garments cleaned ina very supe-
rior style. rss angNl4 y a ,9tlst"
N. B-Gentlemen and chidren'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-f 3f4'