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A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
"A 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
as possible the neeafu being at all times accepta-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 90 Auction and Commission Merchant
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
or THE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE. ID C
OF THE

In this School pupils are fitted for adInirtancs
to the College classes, or Tor other Objects
Students who are unprepared for entering par
ticular class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies while those who are not designed for pro-
fesson 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 1t 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,
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar,
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 oRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arith-
metic $4 90
Arithmetic, Geography. English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anci-
ent and Modern History 5 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 8 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have 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 25
At 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 these who
study the Languages.
There are three vacations in the School; four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the LIST
week in May.
COLLEGE HILL, Jan. l, 1916. jan lin
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/ AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

TN my line, and have now in store large stock
consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea and Tor
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, Caeseroles, 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 Urns, Biggins, &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.
Sore on 7M-street opposite National Lntelietncey
OWce. feb 2a-3ta6wif
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OLIVER WHITTLEsEY.

lEALER IN Paints, Oils Glass &c, c. street,
~ Todds Bdildings, Washington, ID. O., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
iacturers, large supply of the genuine
DOric Lamp.
This Lamp is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal TO twenty
sperm candles, at a cost of one cent an hour.
It's superiority to other lamps consists in the fol-
lowing advantages: there is no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body of the lamp producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps The lamp perfectly cool II
can he used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind or currents of air. than any other lamp
Also, other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So.
lar Shades, Chmnies and Lamp Glasses of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. B. Dyott's
d Gould Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
A,oest prices for cash.
~ B.-Directi0ns to be observed IN using the
PINE OIL LAMPS.
In trimming the Doric Limp the chimney is first
removed and the Lamp taken out of the ring, the
button and cone must be next taken of, and the
cone may be used for stand to set the lamp on
while trimming after which the wick-hoder is
taken out and the wick raised above the tube sufli.
Client TO cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should he done with sharp pair of scissors--the
wlck-hoder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with the top of the
tube--hl the Lamp, replace the cone and button,
and il is ready for use.
GTTo avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5--tf
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WHITES Compound Sirup Of WILD
lV CHERRY. Sarsa na rilla. and other

wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer Of the
above Sirup, havirg 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 salutay 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
two respectable citizens, who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Srup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparia, prepared by Mrs. ].
@. White, on 9th street, between d and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
S-up, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
]. K. HANSON,
II street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. ]. C. WH1rr: Dear Madan,-It affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from your Compound Srup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparilla. / was taken, two years
ago, with bad cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did ne any
good was advised to try some of your Compound
SiruI of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. 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. Redeem, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Clephane, Tenn. avenue between 9th and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Farrell Dove, street. between
lth and 18th streets.
Edward Francis, King street. Alexandra, D. G.
Price ST per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by J. c. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb I4-2awly Between D and E streets.
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act or Parliament.

RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act or Parliament.
Capital f6O0,OO0 sterling, or 2 500, 900
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
J. LEANDER STARR, No, "a Wall st. N. York
FJNHE rates Of this Society are as low as those OF
i 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
Of 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 departmentbe-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Socety's Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
uT References Of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants If required, as to
the standing, wealth, and security of the above in
stitu,ion.
r. L. & A. THO. SMITH, Agents
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb 8--tf
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Feed Shore.

sHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
cliizens of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store on the Northeast corner Of G street
Norn and 18th street West, tetween Pennsylvania
avenue and the bridge on 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal, cut hay, and, all the
ether articles in his line Of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
at the Store. He socits share of their patronage.
april ll-eod5m. L. H. BERGMAN.
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CO A Ii! CO A Ii!

IN small vessel load 600 tons) of Coal, (An.
thracite) from Philadelphia. Those in want Of a
good article Of this kind of fuel will please apply
early, it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard, on 7th street
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
Fah 2l-tf
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ROOKS FOR SALE,


By D. Ward & Son, at their NeW Store on
Penn. Auenue, near Railroad Depot.
WTEBSTER'S Octave Dictionary
w SCOTS Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History of the Popes
Miriam, by Rev. ]. Todd
Todd's Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book, in various bindings
Robbins Outlines of History
Goodrich's Pictorial History of the U. States
Do do do of France
Parley's Common School History
Anthon's Cesar, Horace Sallust, Cicero, and
Virgil
Mitchel's Geography for Schools; besides a
variety of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Embracing number Of excellent and popular
productions in the form Of Essays, Tales, &c.
Hymn Books, 6sc, Of the Methodist Churches
Bibles Of all sizes, ard various binding.
Testaments.
ALSO.
All kinds Of Stationery, which will be sold at the
lowest prices for cash. april 29-tf
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM.
W PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MO ORRIS ROBINSON, President Hav.
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
stitution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for or more years, for the
duration Of life The advantages Of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies 50 great that it is only neces-
sary to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise on the subject and forms Of application for
insurance be had at my store on 7th street, inn
mediately opposite the National Integencer Office.
G. S. FOWLER, Agent
feb 24-3fautf
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Jan 90
MIR. GOODMAN

Manufacturer and Iosertev Of artificial Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
n entire set, upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle and in the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars; on Silver from So so to three dollars
In all cases perfect satisfaction given, otherwise no
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lm.*
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United States Agency and NOtarial OF
flee. established in l643.

FDMUND F. BROWN, attorney and .agent for
IL Claimants, Notary Public Illinois Commissioner,
&C., continues to settle all kinds of business with
the several branches of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; espec-
ally CLAIMS FOR Pensions, PATENTS, LANDS, Posr
OFFICE AND OTHER CoNrRAcrs, &c., Fstrset, near
l4h street, Sepeteen doors East of the Treasury De-
partnaent, Washington City, D. c.
L5@ Letters must be post paid
feb f-1aw6m
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USEFUL MISCELLANY
g Like the landscape to the view,
Ever charming, ever new"

SUCH is LlFE.-Tugging, striving, year
in and year out, perplexed, tired, disappoint-
ed, revenged. Such is life. Full of hope
to. day--to-morrow we are gone. We form
our plans for the future, and die before they
are matured. Riches are boarded up for old
age, and our executors scatter them TO the
winds. Young has truly said
"Ah what is human life
How like the dial's tardy moving shade.
Day afer day slides from US unperceived!
The cunning fugitive is swift by stealth;
Toe, subtle is The movement 10 be seen,
Yet soon the hour is up--and we are gone"
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
/ CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .9,lthor Of "J,s-
MUS Tacts," -Four Years in Great Britain" 4c
The work consists Of two volumes octave 5O4 pages
in each, and is embellished with two ensravines.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style Of ele-
giant literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding $4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 8 90
In Sheep extra, library style 90
In calf super extra gilt so
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt SO
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the bookscllers
r. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april 1l-tf
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
(NHARLES CALVERT, JR., C-dBLJNET AND
~ CHAIR MANUFACTURE Corner Of Penn
sylUansa auenae, and 18Th street, Washington City,.
Veniuan bllnds made to order. All work executed
Punctuaiy, and IN the most workmanlike manner
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms
Inc subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same ne Is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line. M
Old Furniture repaired and vanished also taken
in exchange for new. nov s-Iy 6. G.
n G. BEVERIDGES CHE.aP T.9ILORLNG
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsulvaria apsn,.e, op-
posite Colemans 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, ss 50
Do do Pants do 8 00
Do do. Vests do. ! IS
Making Goats without trimmings s 90
Do. Pants do. do, / o5
Do. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in 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.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in 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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nLEAsANr and we'll furnished apart
i ments may b had at Miss GURLEY's, on G
street near A. fsbTE
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IL A new Literary Magazine In the
City OF Washington. .s1s
Prospectus Of
THE TALISMAN AND ODD FELLOWS
MAGAZINE

~~~-~~>'N~--'
MAGAZINE.
VEVHE undersigned proposes to publish immedi-
Il diately, in the city of Washington, a new
literary and miscellaneous periodical under the above
title, to be devoted to the sublime and hallowed
principles of the Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows. The want of an organ at this great central
point-this heart of mighty empire--has long
been felt by the numerous body to whose highest
interests the publication will be faithfully devoted
The blessed principles Of our order-which are the
cardinal virtues of the Christian Religion-wil be
advocated with unialtering fidelity and zeal. The
social and friendly relations which exist, demand at
our hands corresponding duties and obligations /;
they constantly call upon us to exercise Benevo.
lence an Charity-Temperance and Fidelity
FRIENDSHIP, LOVE, and TRUTH. These distin-
gushing virtues and excelencies il will be the pr-
mary object of the proposed publication to nculcate
upon the minds and hearts of its readers. In its
pages the Order will find their great objects
and interests faithfully advocated and zeaously
supported. While its conductor will most carefully
abstain from all those subjects which produce angry
and violent disputations, he will ever BE- found ready
TO defend the institution to which it is his pleasure
and privilege to belong, from all the unjust attacks
of its opposers this will be done in the spirit
of kindness and charity.
The Odd Fellows Magazine will contain great
Ndficy Vi litciSStlliS anu USEFUL matter, SQCl as
moral tales poetry, essays, &C.. and it will endeav-
or to disseminate the true principles of Odd Eel.
lowship with energy and zeal. No pains or ex-
pense will be spared to make il worthy of the pat
ronage, not only of the members of the order but
of the reading public generally. Contributions
have already been secured from many of the ablest
pens in the country, and numerous others have
given US leave to hope that our pages will be en-
bellshed and adorned with the productions of their
gifted minds. The conductor will endeavor to make
it all its most sanguine friends could possibly DESIRE
The Ladies will ever, we trust, find it welcome
companion in the parlor or boudoir. No article
will ever find place in its pages which can tend,
in the remoiest degree, to raise blush upon the
cheek of the most fastidious.
Il will be published sem.monthly, on fine white
paper, with new type. Each number will contain
thirty-two octave pages neatly secured in paper COW
ers, making seven hundred and sixty-eght pages TO
the volume. 1t will be afforded to subscribers at
the unusually low price of One Dollar per annum,
payable in advance. Il will contain one-fourth more
matter than other similar periodicals. and Mt only
hdy their price. The first number will be issued
on the lst of May. The members Of the order are
very earnestly and respectfully requested to use their
best exerons to obtain subscribers in their respec
tive ngiphborhoods and lndoea
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ODD FELLOWS REGALTA.

Old FELLOWD KEGALIA.
NHE Brethren Of the |. O. o. F. in want Of Re.
- gala, are informed that shall to-day open
many Rich and Beautiful Sets-suitable for the En-.
component, Gf. Lodge, and Scarlet Degree.
They will be sold at reasonable prices
a8 JAMES B. CLARKE,
Penn Avonus, 8 doors West Of Browns Hotel.
nav ll-2weodif
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r r TECTION INSUR ANCE
COMPANY.

COMPANY.
q HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company Of Hartford, Connecticut, offers t.
insure houses, mills factories harms and their con
tents, and all other descriptions Of insurabe proper
ty, against loss or damage by Gre. The rates o
preaium offered are as low as those of any olhe
similar institution, and every man has now an op
ponuniiy, for striAing sum, to protect himself
against he ravages of this destructive element
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn.
ings of many years.
The course the office pursues in transacing their
business, and in the adjustment and paying of loss
es, is prompt aud liberal.
For terms Of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel in the city Of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without de-
lay. D. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
feb s-tf s. HYATT, Agent
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"'Tis false," as the girl said when her
beau told her she had beautiful hair.
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-T sub.
II scriber, having been employed for several
Years in the public departments at Washington,
and being familiar with the mode Of transacting
business ior than twenty-five years, respect
fully offers his services fer the adjustment and COL
lection of claims against the Government
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp.
siness 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.
lere in the least with these Of an Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant.
dec BIN BEJvLQNIN HO.MaWS
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE In.
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. IL, Wall street, New York.
NHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
j LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium,
# over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note payable in year,
with six per cent. interest. subject to assessments
if required by the Company; or it may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments at the option Of the
insured There will be an annual dividend of pro-
hts paid in scrip certificates bearing per cent in
terest which interest is payable annually. The
Company VII loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment Of fu-
ture premiums, or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount Of their premiums
A married woman can insure the life of her hus-
band, secure from any demands of his creditors for
any amount, the annual premium of which does
not exceed $780, The company will pay an equi-
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof Of the death of
the persons insured. The funds of the Company
must be invested only in stocks of the United States
States of Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages on real estate, worth double the
amount loaned.
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THEoPHrLUs FISK

.,Iu0EtHS5UH Us u HPTH To, IoFu'
~. d. Those who forward ten dollars shall re-
ceive eleven copies for year; for twenty dollars
twenty-three copies will se sent; and for forty dol
lars, fifty copies will be forwarded for twelve months
reducing The price to eighty cents per annum, for
volume Of nearly eight hundred pages Of choice lit
erary matter april 27-eod m.
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M.A FOR RENT.-The East frame house on
Iii lot 3, in square reservation c, Maryland ave-
nue. near Sd street Il has stable in the rear, and
garden in high state Of cultivation. Possession
will bo given Immediately. In case the above is not
rented, the two story frame house, occupied by Mrs.
Jane Smith, opposite Squire Morsel's Office on
Louisiana avenue, will be for rent and possession
given Immediately. Apply to
SOLOMON DREW,
may Tiff On the premises.