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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;
Office No IL Wall street, New York


H,HIS Company continue to insure LIVES on
LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates of premiums. The annual premium,
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note, payable in one year,
with six per cent interest," subject to assessments,
if required by the Company; or it may be paid in
monthly or quarterly payments at the option of the
insured There will be annual dividend OF pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates hearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company will loan on their scrip two-thrds 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
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 $500. 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 real estate, worth double the
amount loaned.
Rensselaer, Havens Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover Charles D Macknett,
Vim. A. F. Pentz, Thos. Segur
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus l.. Ward.
Henry McFarlan
ROBERT L. PATTERSON,
President.
BENZ. G.. MILLER, Secretary.
JOSEPH l. LORD. Agent
JAMES STEWART, M. d. No. 2, Bond St,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d., corner of a and
C. streets, Medical examiner. feb CT
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IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN

IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN
TNDWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
II up The three-story house recently erected on
the site of his former stand where he will be happy
to resume his business as barber and hair dresser
He very respectfully invites return OF his old and
esteemed customers, and solicits the patronage OF
the public generally to the Temple OF Fashion,
No. /, on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scription of materials that can render his opera
tions a luxury, instead of dull, sleepy process,
he atters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit Of keeping pace with the times in all that
has o tendency to add to the comfort and improve
the appearance of the outer man.
Not only in the face has Nature made
Its comeliness and beauty to abound,
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids to loyeliness are ever found
nov Aft
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lNT HITE'S Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, SarsapariIla, and other

M HITE'S Compound Sirup of WILD
w CHERRY, Safsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. I he preparer of the
above Sirup, hav 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 sautary operation, to offer it to the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
of this comp und will 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 nv daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla prepared by Mrs. ].
q. White, on 9th street. between ID and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing.
J K. HANSON.
H street. First Ward Washington.
Mrs. j. G. WHITE Dear Madam,-It affords me
hearf 1t satisfaction to lay before the public the hem
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparia. 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 # 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. Redfern, First Ward, Washington.
Lewis Cephane, Penn. 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. c.
Price 81 per bottle, or $40 per dozen For sale
by j. C. WHITE, Ninth street,
feb l4-2awly Between and L streets.
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ruDsON,s PORTRAIT.--su Subscriptions

TU DSON'S PORTRAIT---Subscn
j will be received at VIM O. FoncE's bookstore,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, for
copies Of the Portrait Of Dr. Judson, now in course
of nrenaraton, and soon to be published under the
direction of the Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions
at the following prices Lithograph on good paper,
25 cents; on fine board, so cents; steel engraving,
on comman plate paper S India proof impressions,
So. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
and is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-tf
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VACCINE MATTER FRESH FROM
THE COW

"A many individuals have expressed a want of
IA confidence in the vaccine matter generally in
use, much of it being old and supposed to be dete-
riorated by time and its passage through such va
riety of constitutions, Doctor j. A. Wroe has,
therefore, procured, through the politeness of DR..
Cole, of Baltimore city, the genuine article, re-
Gently from the COW; and he is now prepared to
vaccnate all persons who may give him call.
Office opposite Coleman's National Hotel, Penn
sylvania avenue; residence street, between 18th
and 9th streets. ]. A. WROE.
feb 2-3t
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FREE EXHIBITION.

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic Depots, es-
taollshed IN lS40, and awarded the Medal, four
nrst Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn
yNania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
pfeu uDaguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
2o2 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bell's Jewelry store
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
25l broadway, New York
rs Court street, Boston
l36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
176 Main street, Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
13 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, st. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus, instructions, and all materials furnished.
dec IL 6m p
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL.
- sSak 80 ssM

THE Great Western Steamship Com
pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST.
ERN seventeen hundred tons, four hundred and
fifty horsepower, b. r. Mathews, Esq. Commander;
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand FIVE hun.
dred tons, one thousand horsepower, Lieutenant
James Hosken, II. NJ, Commander, are intended to
sail as follows
GREAT WESTERN.
From liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, May u, 1916 Thursday, June -, ls46
Saturday, July 5, Thursday, July 81, I"
Saturday, Aug %, " Thursday, Sept Is,
Saturday, Oct IL, Thursday Nov. 6, &c
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool From Ne,o York.
Saturday, July 26, 1916 Saturday, Aug. 80, 1876.
Saturday, Sept. n, +" Saturday, Oct rs, g
Saturday, Nov. p, I" Saturday, Dec. 20, "
Fare per Great Western sloO, and s5 Stewards
fees.
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in
future advertisement.
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, SO Front St.,
feb s-f New York, Feb. 20, lS46.
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r IME, LIME Just received, 700 bushels of as
good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict. Also, fresh supply of seasoned select Cul-
lngs, "a, "A, and GA White Pine; together with
a first-rate lot Of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-rail
Stuff.
Also on hand, general supply Of buidin mate
rials.
An Of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to prnctual customers. Apply at
HARDNESS & PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street. near the Canal.
Nov 90
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act OF Parliament.
Capital E5OO,OOO Sterling, or 500, 900
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. "a Wall st. N. York.
TTNHE rates of this Society are as low 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 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 bIans forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
or References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, If required, to
the standing, wealth, and security Of the above in
stitution.
T. L & A. THO SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Departnt
feb S--tf
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DLACK SILK and VIDE BLOND LII CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
Also, one carton of black Brussels Laces, from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low.
Also, few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresses, and few rich Satin Ribands,
Flowers, sc. S. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
jan 30-3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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JOHN DEVAUGHAN.

MRS. DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
IYl Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity, that she is prepared to bleach Ladies
Bonnets, and Gentlemen's Summer Hats in a style
that will give satisfaction.
CATHARINE ID DEvAUG ban.
jan 2d-Im
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DARGAINS IN COMBS, BRUSHES, SC
ID have just opened very large collection of
Combs and Brushes, which am prepared to sell
at Northern prices; consisting Of
New-style shell Tuck combs
Shell Side and Pocket do
Do Neck do for children
English Dressing combs, in great variety
New-style Brazilian SIDE and Tuck combs
Tooth Brushes, all qualities and prices
Hair do do, do
Nail, cloth, and Shoe Brushes
Comb Cleaners, sc.
LEWIS CLEPHANE,
Perfumery and Fancy Dealer, Penn.
dec l3-tf avenue, Sd door east of 10th street
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CUPPLNG AND LEECHI.NG.

fTHE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks
i to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
for past favors in the above business and solicits
a continuance Of the same.
/ am prepared to meet the desires with the
above business day or night, and it is my wish and
intent to give satisfaction to every one that will
favor me with call. Mrs. Devaughan will at
tend to Ladies' in the above business if desired.
My place of residence is on 9th ST., west side,
near the corner of L street.
JOHN DEVAUGHAN.
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

n ECKLOFF, Merchant Tailor, wishing to
". close his Establishment opposite Browns
Hotel, (and confine his business to his Store be-
tween 18th and 18th streets,) will dispose of his
extensive and handsome assortment Of Fashion
able Goods, comprising every thing desirable in
his line, at cost price for cash.
They will be made to order in the latest styles,
in his usual superior manner, or sold ready finish
ed, being all made under his directions. Gentle
men may depend upon getting good Garments, as
well as extremely low in price,
This is rare opportunity, and should not be
neglected. Call at G. ECKLOFF'S,
Merchant Tailor s. Fashionable Clothing Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, opp. Browns Hotel.
Dec 9-6t
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r ONGFELLOW'S POEMS, ILLUSTRAT.
i ED.-A new and beautiful edition Of Long.
fellow s Poems one volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engrav-
ings.
Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume LalIa
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated
and ether of the most popular prose and poetcal
works in the langusge. got up in the same style.
Childe Harolde, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, by
dec l3 F.TAYLOR.
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Leather, Leather, Leather.

TNHE subscriber, THos. G. FORD, returns his
thanks to his friends and the consumers OF
Leather in general for the liberal patronage he
has received since he opened his Leather and Cur
rying store on the corner Of 7th and G Streets
He would respectfully inform them that he has
now full assortment of his own finish on hand,
and which he can recommend as equal to any in
the District, which will be sold on the most rea-
sonable terms.
The stock consists of Sole Leather and Skirting,
and very superior Calf Skins, upper and kipps,
Harness and Bride, and bags Leather SIC. All
his Leather being tanned expressly for the estab-
lishment, he feels confident, with his practical
knowledge of the business in all its branches, he
can give general satisfaction.
Please call and see, before making purchases
elsewhere. Hides bought and Plastering Hair
kept for sale. jan LIT
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NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the subscrib-
lN er, whether in note or bill, will please make
payment of the same on the first day of January,
1876, and any persons having claims against him
will please present them by that time he desires
to commence the new year square with all with
whom he has had the pleasure to have dealings.
dec 23-dtF S. HOLMES,
Grocer 7th street.
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SCHOOL

SCHOOL
Mrs. e BARTO w teaches the first princi
Nl Piles of an English Education, lth between
r. and streets, Smiths Row.
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NEW FANCY GOODS.-We are now opening
Y and shall be daily receiving until after the
Christmas holidays, beautiful assortment Of rich
Fancy Goods, consisting in part of Reticules, Pur-
ses, Evening Fans, Card Cases, Dressing Cases,
Toilet Glasses, Card Baskets, Head Ornaments,
Gold Bracelets Penci and Thmb es, Ivory Han
d G Hair Brushes, Shell Dressing Combs, Sc.
Gloves, Mtts, and three cases Of Paris Perfumery,
containing Lip Salve, Co d Cream, Oi s. Pomade
and Beef Marrow for identifying and promoting
the growth ofthe hair, Odors for the Handkerchefs,
Co.ogne, &c.
s. PARKER,S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, Penn'a avenue,
nov 29-f between 9th and 10th streets.
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
" CH.4IR MANUFACTURES, Corner of Penn
syluania apenue and 18th street, Washington City,
Ventian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation 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 z. z.
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.--For
rent, three newly finished houses on d, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, containing nine com
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, SIC, One
of the houses | am now furnishing, and to careful
teeant would rent it low for the approaching ses-
sion. To any person wishing a very comfortable
house and convenient location, this house is just
such a one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov. EFT streets, Penn. Avenue.
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TINE HESuBscRIBER keeps constantly on hand agood
i assortment Of HARDwARE, including hoiiosu
,vare, 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
any other house in the city.
Jan 3l-tf GEO. SAVAGE.
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Sugar-nOuSe, Sl. CTOlX, ana IN. L. Oyrup
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar house, st.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and Of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Mocha, Java, Maracabo, Laguyra, (green and
white,) Rio, st. Catharine's, and Angostufa
Spices of every description, ground and un-
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 ofvery superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Cod, and Herring
CANDLES Sperm, Adamantine, Sterine, and
Mould
NUTS-Almonds Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUl rS-Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap.
Piles Cranbprries, &c.
CHEESE Sausage and dairv Cheese
BUTTER-New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
60 bbls New York, OF choice brands
80 bbls Virginia, Family, Extra, and Superfine
100 packages Buckwheat Flour, (New York;
Oat and Cornmea
BACON AND DRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middiugs
1000 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beef
OIL.
1000 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, bleached and un-
bleached
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
PantiIla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Principe, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatOvariety, plug and fne-cut
chewing
SOAP.
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats,
sc.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage from
the citizens of Washington hitherto, he respectful
ly soicts continuance of the same
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street.
dec l3-tf
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DONBEY AND son.

Continued from first page.
nurse. and walked back with them. and walked
home with them again, and continually mount
cd guard over them: and the perseverance
with which she nursed it herself and fed it,
and PLAYED with it, and froze its Young blood
with airs upon the harpsichord. was extraord-
nary. At about this same period too, she was
seized with passion for looking at certain
bracelet; also with "A passion for looking at the
moon, of which she would take long obscrva-
tons from her chamber window. But whatever
she looked at sun, moon, stars, or bracelet !;
she looked no more at the Major. And the
Major whistlcd, and stared, and wondered. and
lodged about his room, and could make nothing
of it.
You'll quite win my brother Paul's heart, and
that's the truth, my dear said Mrs. Chick ;
one day.
Miss Tox turned pale.
'lIe grows more like Paul every day. said
Mrs. Cli,k.
Miss rox returned no other reply than by TAX
ing the little Paul in her arms and making his
cockade perfectly fiat and limp with her caress-
Ills mother. my dear said Miss Tox, whose
acquaintance was to have made through YOU
does he at all resemble her p
Not at ALL returned Louisa.
'She was-shc was pretty, believe 2 faltcr.
ed Miss IoX.
why, poor dear Fanny was interesting, said
Mrs. Chick, after some judicial consideration
Certainly interesting. She had not that air of
commanding superiority which one would some
how expect, almost as matter of course. to find
in my brothers. wife nor had she that strength
and vigor ofmnl which such a man requires.
Miss FoX heaved a deep sigh.
Bit she was pleasing : said Mrs Chick; Eek
tremely So And she meant oh, dear how
well poor Fanny meant .
you Angel! cried Miss Tox TO little Paul
Nou picture Of your own lapan
If the Major could have known how many
hopes and ventures, what multitude OF plans
and speculations. rested on that baby head ana
could have seen them lowering, IN all there net
erogeneous confusion and disorder, round the
puckmed cap Of the unconscious little Paul: he
mplt have stared indeed. Then would he have
recounznd. among the crowcd. some few am
bilious notes and beams belonging TO Miss Tox;
then would he perhaps have understood the ma
turc of that lady's ialterng investment in the
Dombey Firm.
II the child himself could have awakened in
the night and seen. gathered about his cradle.
curtains. faint reflections ofthe dreams that 9th.
er people had of him. they might have scared
him with good reason But he slumbered or
alike unconscious of the kind intentions of Mis-,
ToX. the wonder Of the Major, the early sorrows
ofhis sister. and the stcrner visions of his father
and innocent that any spot on earth contained q
Dolnbey Son.
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The New England
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BOSTON.

AVE established an agency in Burlington. Vi,
L and "ii grant pollcc, on the MUTUAL principle,
on as favorable terms as any similar institutions in this
country or England.
For the better security OF the insured, in addition
the amount received Tor premium, deposit and policies
inns company has guaranty capital OF Slu0ObO one
hall o! which was paid in and safely invested before the
company went into operation, and the balance is liable
TO be called IN whenever the business and exigcncics OF
tn, company shall require it.
The object otlhs company is to furnish every one mn
opportunity 10 make n small annual saving during his
lie Tor the benefit OF his family after his disease with
ont paying any more than is actually required to meet
Al the expiration of every period OF five years, each
member Is entitled to have his deposits, much
thereof as remains unappropriated credited to him
account OF ms iuture premiums lie Is also entitled TO
receive back, at the time heeo urths OF the
Plus OF his premiums and above what may be
requisite 10 meet the liabilities of the company the
benefit OF the income Of which, he will be entitled Is
long as he remains member.
SCALE OF ANNUAL PAYMENTS,
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RUST PROOF IRON.
For ROOFING. WINDOW SHUTTERS. sc.
FUNIIE SIIRS(' RIRERS hou "a coll ~


l. OF all those interested in roofing, to their GAL
VANlZED TIN PLATES, and 10 the many adj
vantages which they possess over all metallic and
other substances hitherto used for this purpose pos
sessing as they do the strength and lighness OF iron
without its liability TO rust, having been tested
several yeas, both in this country and III Europe
They are also less subject TO expansion and contrac
ton from sudden changes OF the atmosphere, than
common Tin Plate Iron, Zinc, &c, or any other
metal now used for roofing, and consequently form
much better and tighter roof requiring far less frequent
repair whilst the first cost is but ritie more.
The subscribers would also call the attention of all
dealers and workers in metals to the many other pur
poses to which Iron thus protected, can be applied
In general terms II is applicable to all articles OF iron
which il is desirable to protect from the action othe
atmosphere. And they would especially call the Mt
tention OF those interested in TELEGRAPHlC
LINES, to their Galvanized " ire, which is now al
most entirely used il Europe and which every
purpose conducgor of electricity. ccsnr only
about one half as much copper and possessing equal
durability with that metal.
Having late Y erected works in this city for the
purpose of gavanzing nails spikes, bolts wire &c.
they will be able to furnish any articles which may be
desired A supply of Plates Manufactured in Europe
constantly on hand, from lG to 81 wire guags
GEO b. NORWOOD & co.
Nos. II and Is Beaver st. New ork.
The Patent Right for this article has been secured
for the United States as well as Great Britain and
other European countries, aud all legal measures will
be taken opreyent any infringement by importation
OF Otherwise
Oct. 30 1916 I5yl