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ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
BOAT.

a eep~n The steamboat j. JOHNSON, having
s77ssxsisayg xsayg resumed her route, the hours of de-
parture, until further notice, will be as follows;
Leave Alexandra at 81, l01 J. and 80 o'clock.
Leave Washington at 81, III; d, and 45 do
JOB CORSON,
feb TT Captain
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CHE THAT WOULD HAVE II FRIEND
MUST BE FRIENDLYn
HNHE PRINTERS all say that the way to OBJ
| tain good run Of customers is to advertise
your goods and merchandise in the newspapers
Therefore, L. S. BECK s. SON would most re-
spectfully call the attention of their friends and
the public generally to their stock of new and Sc
cond-hand House-furnishng Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
intend to sell as cheap as the cheapest, fnot
cheaper.
We would just say to ALL "Come and see" We
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
Of new and secondhand house-furnishing goods,
too numerous to mention.
L. S. BECK s. SON.
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.

BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
Just received, by the schooner Columbia, from
j New York:
Il packages prime Butter;
So boxes do Cheese,
do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia ~ and whole boxes Raisins
30 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Rasms Gree from stones0
2.cases Bordeau Prunes
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
S cases Citron
l do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and JellieS
Cranberries in quarter bbfs and by measure,
Catsups, Sardmes, Olives Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c, &c;
A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermeticay sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, SIC, &c;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and TO which attention is invited.
s. HOLMES,
9TH street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 15tf H
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LOOK OUT FOR
S.VO w STORMS & SLOPPY STREETS!
My entire stock of GUM ELASTIC OYER
SHOES is offered for sale at small advance upon
cost. GentlemenS and Ladies,
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lust RECEIVED A FRESH SUPPLY Of
y New Orleans Sugar
Sperm and Solar Oil
Sperm Candies. &c. For sale cheap by
MOORHEAD 81 BROWNE,
9TH street, next door TO Patriotic Bank.
feb 7--n
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CUPPING, LEECHING, s BLEED ING.
A LARGE supply of best Swedish Leeches,
n already on hand, to be applied or for sale, by
SAML. DEVAUGHN, 9th street.
Who also has ICE for sale whenever called for,
rs above.
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VALUABLE MEDICINES ConnelPs Pain
Extractor. Great Western Panacea Life Pills,
Temperance Btters, Balm of Columbia, Sarsapa-
rila, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Liniment Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tablishment of Comstock & Co., Cortland street,
New York.
For sale at T.. L. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
street, near Treasury Department
feb 7-2aw6wiD
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IInpr we'd Cheap Sofa
BedSteadS.

which means the sleeping qualities of the machine
has been much improved Several are placed at
Mr.. Dyer's for sale. They will be found useful
for families that are pressed for room; likewise
for stores, as they can be shut up under counter
entirely out of sight, and free of dirt.
UMBRELLAS Repaired as usual. Orders
left at David Millers, Silver Platter, between 10Th
and 18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, or at the
subscribers shop west of the War Office.
ian l9-t DANIEL PIERCE.
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NIAFTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has
Ill o,.ened his office in the rooms lately occu-
plru by Corcoran & Riggs, opposite the Treasury
Department, aud will attend to all business
trusted 10 him, requiring an Agent Attorney,
before Congress, or any of the Departments
dec. 13-tf
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, SC.
at TODD'S FASHIONABLE ESTaBLIsH
.NEJNT CONCERT HALL BUILDINGS,
6 DOORS VEST BROWNS HOTEL,
W.aSHLNGTON.
T,TE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforta
i BILE, very becoming, and highly fashionable
appendages to Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more exten-
sive preparation than any previous year for sup
plying the demand. He has opened the season
with 100 MUFFS of the most rare and choice
description; and desiring rapid sales and quckre-
turns, he his fair customers, that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality, but
also in price, by favoring him with a call. He
will name the following Of his varied assortment as
worthy of their notice:
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
Cross Fox Grey Fox
Chinchilli Black Genet
Stone Martin Canada Martin.
With great variety Of lower priced furs, suitai
BILE for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
Sign Of the Golden Hat.
Nov ll-3m "A
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BENJAMIN HOMANS,

AuCtiOneer and Commission Merchant,
JIAS taken that large and commodious build
ing, known as the Medical College, corner
Of Z and 10th streets, where he is prepared to re-
ceive merchandise Of every description, for pub
lie or private sale. The rooms are well cacu-
lated for the display Of goods, capable of accom-
modating large company, and the building only
one square north of Pennsylvania avenue.
Sales Of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city,
Dec l3-tf
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OLIVER wHITTLESEY,

DEALER in Paints, Oils, Glass, &c, c. street,
IL Todds Buildings, Washington, D. G., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
facturess, large supply of the genuine
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A GENCY AT WASHINGTON.-Th sub
n scIiber, having been employed for several
years in the public departments at Washington
and being familiar with the mode of transacing
business Tor more than twenty-five years respect
fully offers his services ior the adjustment and col.
lection oil claims against the Government.
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any bp-
siness entrusted to his care.
Charges reasonable, according to the labor1
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 Auctioneer and
Commission Merchant
dec 13AIa BE.NT.AyNT.N HOMANcS
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TTOUSES FOR SALE-The subscriber has
i placed in his hands, for sale, two FRAME
HOUSES. The one is on Eleventh street, near
Maryland avenue the other on Massachusetts
avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets. These
houses will be sold great bargain for the money.
Jan. ST. ULYSSES WARD.
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A NTHRACITE COAL. A superior lot of
n Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may be had Of the subscriber. Orders received at
the office. opposite s. S. Coleman's or at the yard
near the Long Bridge.
feb 6--H JOHN PEIIlBONE.
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WE HAVE ON HAND splendid assort
w ment of Cloths Cassimeres, and Vestings
which we will have made up to order, in the best
style, cheaper than they can be had in any other
establishment in the District. Fits guaranteed, and
goods warranted to be first rate.
Fine Dress Coatsfor Sl6 %
Best quality Dress Goats, French black
cloth. quilted through with silk, for 20 90
Fine black Cashmere Pants for 90
Best quality do do for 90
Black Satin Vests, for SO
Best quality, for 90
Cloaks and Oyercoats from SIG to 25 90
feb 7-tf HALL & BROTHER.
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y FRAME HOUSES FOR RENT on street,
~ south, near Four-and-a-balf street. inquire oc
dec 20-tf ISAAC STODDARD
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NOTICE.--T partnership heretofore existing
~ between William Flenner and Richard Van
SAINT, under the firm Of Flenner &r Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having
demands against the firm will please present them
for settlement And, to those inlebled we hope
they will make immediate payment to r. Vansant,
who is authorized To settle mp the business.
WIN. FLENNER,
RICHARD VANSANT.
February 9th, 1916.
~ b. The Merchant Tailoring business will
be continued at the old stand, on Pennsylvania av
enue, between Fullers and Gaabrun's Hotels, by
the subscriber A select assortment of Cloths, Cas-
slmeres and Vestings kept constantly on hand, and
made up to order at reduced prices for cash. or to
punctual customers.
Also suspanders gloves, stocks cravats, shirts,
scarfs, &c. &C., sold cheap for Cash.
feb l3-tf RICHARD VANSANT.
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n G. BEVERlDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
j, ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania apenue, OPP
pose Coleman'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, SO SO
Do. do. Pants do 2 90
Do. do. Vests do. | rs
Making Coats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do. do, 25
DO. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
G. 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.
Gentlemcn's Garments cleaned in a very supe-
rior style.
NJ B.--Gentlemen and childrcn's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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A NDhEW J. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
IN Smithing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner Of l4ih and streets, near Fuiler's
Hotel Thankful for the patronage he has receiy
ed from liberal public, he solicits continuancs
of the same.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

DRESLEY SIMPSON, PennsylDaaia .drenue,
North side, Cd door east Of 1lA street, keeps
a general assortment Of Family Groceries.
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A CIRCUS ACCIDENT.

The Georgetown Advocate gives the particu.
lars of the blowing down Of WEIGH. Mann g.
Deavan's circus at that place on Thursday last,
from which we extract the following
A very large concourse of citizens, men,
women and children. had assembled to witness
appearance Of the sky. and in the very height OF
the terrible gust the whole tent was thrown VIC
sently down upon them, seriously injurng several.
destroying vast amount of wearing apparel and
creating altogether a scene of distress and terror
rarely equalled. 1t is estimated that at least a
thousand persons were involved in the almost
appalling scene which ensued. The night was one
of the most tempestuous and dark witnessed here
for a long time. A perfect deluge of rain was fall
ling the lightning the most vivid we ever re-
member 10 have seen, and the thunder almost deaf.
ening at times; while the wind that was blowing,
tearing up it did by the roots the trees in the
streets of the town, could hardly fail to batter To
the ground in its career the awning under which
this indiscrmnate concourse was assembled. To
heighten the confusion, the lights were simulta
neously blown out in the arena SO that when the
awning fell it covered spectacle of utter dark
ness, relieved only by the screams of the terrified
and blinded mass below, ard the dazzling CLEAN
Of the lightning, which served but to add to their
distress 1t would be impossible to give an idea
of the scene that followed The darkness was
great that there was no such thing as recognis
ing friends, and the distance of the pavilion from
the town, together with the steep. mirely bank
upon which it stood. but increased the difficulty.
even after the release of many had placed them
in position to do such thing
All the circumstances of this affair considered,
it seems miraculous that so few, comparatively,
were hurt. Many were bruised, and many we're
dreadfuly frightened, but we heard of but few
very serious injuries. A negro man had his leg
fractured, and one lady, Mrs. Cartwright, was
badly wounded-we have understood, had her
back broken. A young man named kirkland had
his jaw fractured, and very many were scratched
and bruised, and several tainted. To estimate
the hats, bonnets, shawls. dresses, &c., &c., lost,
exchanged, and ruined would be impossible We
have heard it confidently stated that a negro boy
was killed. We believe this is not true.
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From the Daily Keystone.
THE MECHANICS SATURDAY NIGHT

The MECHANICS SATURDAY NIGH
Now wife and children let's he gay;
My work is done, and here's the pay
Twas hard 10 earn, but never mind it;
Hope rear'd the sheaf, and peace shall bind it
Six days Eve toipd and now we meet
To share che welcome weekly treat,
OF toast and tea, of rest and Joy,
Which, gained by labor, cannot cloy.
Come ye, who form nay dear fireside-
My care, my comfort, and my pride;
Come now, let US close the night,
In harmless talk, and fond delight.
To-morrow's dawn brings blessing, peace,
And each domestic joys Increase
To him who honestly maintains
That course OF Life which heaven ordains
For this and every blessing, given,
Thankful, we'll bow the knee to heaven;
In Gods own house, our voices raise,
With grateful notes of prayer and praise.
Sweets the tranquility of heart,
Which public Worship doth impart,
And sweets the field, and sweets the road
To him whose conscience bears no load. is.
Thus shall the day, as God designed,
Promote my health. improve my mind;
On Monday morning. free from pain.
Cheerful Pll go to work again.
Our life if but heightened week,
Through which with toll for rest we seek;
And he whose labor we'll is past,
A joyful Sabbath finds at last.
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MATANzAs, (Cuba,) April l6, 1916.
To the Editor of the Union:

have but a moment in which to say word
about affairs in Cuba. Public curiosity is on tip
toe to ascertain the object of General Almonte's
visit at Havana. He came in the last steamer
from Vera Cruz, on his way to England. Imme-
diaiey after his arrival he out for the country
seat of Santa Anna, with whom he has been clos.
.eted for some days.
More than ordinary interest is felt here in
Mexican affairs. The recent news from Europe.
which distinctly foreshadows design to erect
throne in Mexico, and place upon it sprig of the
Spanish monarchy, with ample guarantees for its
perpetuation as permanent counterpoise to the
increasing power of the Union. meets with most
enthusiastic reception here. Why Spain has been
selected to furnish this missionary Mexico it is
not easy to divine. But it is doubtless part of
that Legitimacy" which, not only in Europe
but after this, in America, is to be enforced nj
Guizot's {" balance of power" is now to be put in
motion against the republicans, peaceably if they
submit, forcibIy if not
am greatly at fault if Santa Anna has not dis
tinctly stated that it utterly impossible to es-
tabsh monarchy in Mexico that the inequta.
bic effect of an attempt to do so would be to drive
a large portion of Mexico into the arms of the
United States that if the latter power has any
real wish to obtain more territory in that direc-
ton, that wish would be more surely gratified
than iu any other way, by an open effort 10 estab
Ilsh monarchy in Mexico
[ have reason to believe that these arc the
views Of both Santa Anna and General Almonte I;
and / believe both these funciionaries while thew
have openly aided the movement Of the European
monarchists, have done so with view Of driving
the people to overiurn their present rulers, and
thus set the popular current in their own favor
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CONVICTED MURDERERs ARRESTED

Last evening, officer Busby, Of the second Mu
nicipality, arrested r. G. Stevenson, and two me-
gToes named Tony and Peter, just as the three
were about leaving the city, on board the steam
boat c. Conner. From information received in
the city the two negroes were identified and ar
rested, as fugiIies from justice, having on Mon
day night last escaped from the Jail of Hancock
county, Miss, where they were confined, having
been vcted Of the murder of an overseer, about
two months since, and were under sentence Of
deaSh. They were liberated and their chains
knocked off in very mysterious manner. When
Stevenson was arrested, the negroes were in his
possession, he he says he bought them recently Of
the Strahan estate, to which they formerly be.
longed. 1t appears the Strahan estate is the plan
tation which joins that on which the oyersser
was shot dead in his bed in the night by the fu-
pitives-.N o. Delta.
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PORTSMOUTH BOOT AND SHOE

m The Subscriber grateful for the
III patronage heretofore so literally ex-
sknA - tended to him, would in this public
manner return his thanks for the
S same, and inform them that he has
made some valuable improvements in the manu-.
iaotnre OF BOOTS & SHOES. His Stock of LEATH.
Elk of all kinds. cannot be surpassed in this or any
other market for durability and beauty of finish,
while h's Workmen are equal to, if not superior TO
the best He trusts that having once tested his work
the public will CALL AGAIN
Two or three first rate Hands, for Boots or Shoes
would md immediate and constant employmcp,
by applying soon. ua
The mostprompt attention given, as usual to all
orders, and no disappointment. Recollect that the
money left in his Establishment, is expended in the
Iown, and goes to the support of our own me.
chanics, and tradesmcn. F. HOFFMAN,
Buffers New Building, Crawford Street.
N H.. A few BOARDERS will he taken by the
Subscriber, by tho year, month or week, on mode
RATE terlns Dec 9
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NEW BOOKS just received and for sale at
1N Publishers prices, by

Theology explained and defended in n Series of
Sermons, by Timothy Dwight, with a memoir of
the Life of the Author, in four volumes
Narratives of remarkable Criminal Trials trans
lated from the German by Lady Duff Gordon
The Farmers Dictionary; vocabulary of the
technical terms recently introduced into agricu-
ture and horticulture from various sciences, and
also compendium of Practical Farming; the lat
ter chiefly from the works of the Rev. w. l.. Rham,
Ioudon, Low, and Youatt, and the most eminent
american Anthors' edited by d p. Gardner, NJ. D.,
Honorary Member of several Agricultural Societies
with numerous illustrations,
Jessie's Flirtations, by the author of Kate in
Search of a Husband, &c Price % cts
The Young Duke ga moral tale though ga ".
by D'Israeli-price 25 cts. March al
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Spring SUPPLY.-NEW YORK BOOT &
~ SHOE STORE. We have Just received by the
schr Belle, large assortment of SPRING GOODS,
to which invite the attention of the cit,zcns Of
Norfolk, and the public generally. We are ma
king rich addition to our Ladies Department and
especially invite their attention. We are now
opening Ladies Black and Coloured CATERS, from
81 las upwards.
Ladies' Paten. Leather Buskips and Ties, very
beautiful and neat article, which We now offer
ing very low.
Infants Buskins and Ankle Ties.
Also-Just received, cases Gents Morocco and
Calf Boots and Bootces. lN
lew boxes Gents wrought slippers, in every
variety of colour.
Also cases Boys Morocco and Calf Bootees.
MUSICAL CLOCKS.
We have just received from our Agent in New
York, TWO very elegant Musical Clocks, to which
invite the attention of the public being of do
mestic manufacture, they are well worthy atten.
ton.
New York Boot and Shoe Store, next to the Far
msis' Bank, Main street, Norfolk
March l2 J. H. GREGORY
nOCT. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CELE-
~ DRAFTED MIXTURE.-The most safe
and speedy remedy ever discovered Tor the cure OF
the Sec, Diseases.
In Europe this medicine has long enjoyed the
reputation OF curing all these troublesome COM
plants, subject to man, and in this country no in
stance OF it's failure has been known wherever
1t has been introduced provided the patient strict
iy adhere to the directions given.
1t possesses however what may be Justly called a
specific power I'm most constitutions, especially
when administered in the early and acute form OF
the disease. 1t moderates the inflanatory symp-
toms in shorter time, and with more certainty
than the majority of the nauseating nostrums now
offered to the public.
preparation, therefore like the present one and
possessing such medical properties, must when its
virtues are found out, prove the great dosidcratun
sought for, and from the general success attending
its use, must command a large and extensive cir.
culatiou. Prepared and sold only by -.
Dec f9 HENRY BUFF, High street
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Now, az you are on my side, hope you will
stick to me- as the patient said 10 Tho strength
ening plaster.
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A TREASURE FOR CLERGYMEN &
IA STUDEMTS.-The Pulpit CYclnnedia and

- . DEIS L S.-Ihc Pulpit CyCIOpedla and
Minister'S Companion, containing three hundred
and sixty skeletons and sketches of Sermons, and
eighty-two essays on Biblical learning, Theologi-
cal Studies and the composition and delivery of Ser
mons
Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge; or Die.
tonary OF the Bible, Theology, Religious Biogra.
ply, all Religions, Ecclesiastical History and Mis-
sions; containing definitions of all relig ous terms
an impartial account of the principal Christian De-
nominations, together with the manners and Gus.
toms of the East, Illustrations of the Holy Scrip
lures, and description of the Quadrupeds, Birds,
Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, Trees, Plants, and Min
erals, mentioned in the Bible; Biographical No.
tces of the early Martyrs and distinguished Reli.
Gus writer's and characters of all ages, with her
interesting matter, by Rey'd b. b. Edwards, Edi.
tor OF the " Quarterly Observer"
Another supply Of the above valuable Books re-
ceved by WI. II. HODGES & co
Nov II
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THO DRUGGISTS AND WHOLESALE
Il DEALERS.-UNITED STATES DEPOT OF

POPULAR MEDICINES.--Th sole and general
Agencies for the sale of all Genuine and most pop.
uar Medicines, has been appointed, and invested
by the various proprietors, in the hands OF L. W.
DYoTT & Sons, of she COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, No.
1872 North Second street. Philadelphia, for the con-
venienee and express purpose of supplying all
wholesale purchasers at one partic ular point.
0J- DR.. Il. w. Dyott & Sons, have made such
arrangements with the proprictors Of the most pop
ular medicines in use, as to enable them TO
furnish druggists and wholesale dealers, on much
more advantageous terms than they can in general
be procured from the proprietors themselves. And
as no sophisticated preparations kept or sold at
this abshmeDt, there is risk of getting Coun-
ter felt articles, with which the country now a
bounds
The attention Of the public is solicited, to call at
the Fountain Head above, where is kept Tor sale,
era assortment of Proprietary articles oil 1cdl
cines to be found in the United States.
For the convenience of those who it may not be
convenient to apply at the above establishment,
have established SPECIAL DEPoTsin the following
cities, where the of the articles contained in
our general catalogue to be found.
RICHMOND, Va. at the store of A. Duyal
Co., LAT Main street.
WASHINGTON, d. c., at the store of Robert
Farnham, corn Eleventh street and Penn. Av.
enuc
BALTIMORE, Md, at the store of S. s. Hance,
70. IOS Baltimore street.
NEW YORK, No 1913 Maiden Lane.
ALBANY, ". Y, No. SO State street.
BOSTON, Mass, No. 9 Water street.
All of whom supplied from the Columbian
College and Fountain Head of
Oct3 II. w. DYOTT SONS.