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RAVENNA OHIO, WEDNESDAY MAY IS, 1916

son as you have been to me. You will
have that consolation, my son, which
visits but few; you will be able to
look back upon your past conduct to ME,
not without pain only, but with holy
Joy. And think hereafter of the peace OF
mind you now give me, now am about
TO die, in the thought that | am leaving
your sister to your love and,care. So
long as syou live she will find you ia.
ther and brother to her." She paused
for moment. 81 have always felt that
/ could meet death with .composure;
but / did not KNOW she said with a
ftfemulous voice, ,heEaips qui7efing; mi
did not know how hard thing it would
be to leave my children, till now that
hour has come" .aslsl FL soa.
After little while she spoke of his
father, and said she had lived with the
belief that he was mindful Of her, and
with the conviction that grew stronger
as death approached, that she would
meet him in another world. She said
but little more, as she grew weaker
every hour--Arthur sat by in silence,
holding her hand. He saw that she was
insensible; he was watching her coun-
tenance, for every now and then she
opened her dull eye, and looked toward
him and endeavored 10 smile. "'.
The day wore slowly away. The
sun went down, and the melancholy and
still twilight came on. Nothing was
heard but the ticking of the watch, tel.
ling him, with resistless power, thai
the hour was drawing nigh. He gasp.
ed, as if under some invisible gigantic
grasp, which it was not for human
strength to struggle against. a4g
1t was now quite dark, and by the
pale light Of the night lamp in the chin.
ney corner, the furniture in the room
threw huge and uncouth figures over the
walls. All was unsubstantial and
visionary, and the shadowy ministers o.
death painted them. Arthur shuddered
with superstitious awe, but the solemn
elevation which good man feels at the
sight of the dying took possession ofhim
and he became calm again. ...na.
The approach Of death has so muct
that is exalting, that our grief is for the
time forgotten. And could one, wh,
had seen Arthur few hours before, nov
have looked upon the grave and granc
repose Of his countenance, he would
hardly have known him.
The livid hue of death was fas,
spreading over his mothers lace. He
stopped forward TO catch the sound ofhel
breathing. 1t grew qui;k and faint
"My mo,herp' she opened her eyes fol
the last time upon him; faint flush pas
sed overt her cheek; there was the Sc
renity Of an angel in'her look; her hane
just pressed his. 1t was all over. Hi
spirit had endured its utmost. 1t sanl
down from its unearthly height; and
with his face upon his mothers pillow
he wept like child. a.aaa.ly -a.
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yM, isl e'llam J..
THE DEATH OF A MOTHER,
ny n. H. DANA.

.yycioae O. p#tAss -~-s>@S>-,>s I3EasBia Ai1Glsl
,notaThe sun has not, yet SET, Thomas"
s"Not quite, sir. 1t bIazes through the
trees on the hill, ayonder. as if their
branches were all on fire." a., .g ..,,
Arthur raised himself heavily for
ward, and, with his hal still over his
brow, turned bis glazed and dim eyes
towards The setting sun. twas only the
night before that he had heard that his
mother. was i'll, and could survive but a
day or two He had lived nearly apart
from society, and, being a lad ofihought-
fill dreamy mind, had made a world for
himself His thoughts and feelings were
10 much in ii, that exceptin relation to
his own home, there were the sane
Z strange notions in bis brain, concerning
the state OF things surrounding him, as
we have of a foreign land. 7o l,.
5rs Themain feeling which this sell made
world excited in him was love; and ike
/, the. most Of his age, be had formed to
shimselfa a being suited 10 his own fan.
,cies. This was the romance OF lite; tho
, men with minds like his, make imaglna:
ton 10 stand oftentimes in the place OF
real existence, and 10 take TO itself as
deep feeling and unconcern, yet in DO,
|, nestle relations, which are 50 near, and
i usual, and private, they feel longer and
more deeply than those who look upon
theirs homes as d better part OF the
world which they belong to. Indeed, in
affectionate and good men OF a vlslona-
ry cast. Il is in some sort only reallz.
ing their hopes and desires, 10 turnthem
. home ward. fAfthurfel that it was SO,
Ia and he loved his household the more
s thatthey gave him. an earnest OF one
day realizing alhhisohopes and attach
;ments. .ssdle yff;us ana 7eiiy .,srs .4.ar
nj nrArthur's,mother was peculiarly dear
no lsina.in having q character so much
like his own. For though the cares and
attachments of life hao long ago taken
. the, place OF a fanciful existence IN her,
vet her natural turn Of mind was strong
!, enough 10 give 70, these something OF
1 ,she Romance ofheE disposition. This led
ia q more than. usual openness and in
.timacy,b between Arthur and his mother,
and now brought 70 his remembrance
!, 't the' hours they had Sat together by the
,fire liaht. when he listened to her mild
and melancholy voice, as she spoke Of
i'I what she had undergone at the loss Of
oher parents and husband. Her gentle
''Yahuke Of Ills faults, her affectionate
y &c lxyf annrnval when he had done well.
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~ Should you happen 10 catch
yourself whistling in q printing office,
and the compositor tell you 70 whistle
louder-dont' you do it,
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Germs Of A0pertisiua.

% AUerylibsral discount made to those WHO
advertise by the year. sii q q = r-.5gI
W Advertisers are requested leave their ad.
vertisemehts atthe Office as earlv az Tusadat
neutrality-suspicious.. tsll sslfS's' TT
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YnLl9sI f9R 9.all u n IN .3HIll9oJ
~ = Oh! fear not in . world like this, 49,
,n, And thou shsIt know ere long -?
Know how sublime . thing il ID
- - 70 suffer and Be s.rong!- --LongtellosO.
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Removal OF the United states Agency ana
Nota rial once. -F#-|

TNHE subseriber has removed his Office from p
Il street, To the small Office which has Jus, been
erected Sspsnih street, too doors ADORE he Po,i on
nee, where he will continue TO Act agent for Den
SONS patents, lands, contracts and claims of ever
description. t
Being notary public, and commissioner Of deed,
&c, for the States Of Virginia, illinois, and Aabs
ma he will attend in any part Of the District II Co
lumbia when his services are required.
Within the past two years, this Office has been /.
yored with good share Of patronage; many claim
have been advantageously settled, and large nun
Der are now IN progress.
CLAIMANTS in all parts of the United States ma,
consider this permanent AGENCY, and may conn
IDENTIFY intrust TO il any business that requires !,
agent or attorney at the seat Of government.
Persona making inquiries which require visits an
examinations at the departments will please snelos
small retaining fee TO remunerate for loss Of tim
and correspondence.
All letters must be postage paid. r8...
EDMUND +. BROWN,
Attorney and Agent for Claims,
Notary, Commissions, DC.
WAsHmGros CITY, July 3, 1886.
July S-3td& 3tawcp6m
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designated, and not otherwise specified, to be
charged with q duty OF hosSiy per cent ad Salorem
under the provisions Of the third section Of the act
The Substances imported under the designations Of
gum benzoin, or benjamin, and bsazOdies, being spe-
officially mentioned in schedule C, are liable to d
duty OF thirty per cent. ad yalorem; and the sub
stance termed by the importer gum psrdil, ascertan-
ed on due examination TO be opium is chaTgeable
with the duty Of hosniy per cent ad valorem, az
provided IN schedule 4.
That in order 10 the admission OF hastings, manu-
JaeitTes Of moair cloth, silk i0isi, or other maauae-
iu1e Of cloth, at duty of five per cent. ad valorem
under the provisions OF schedule II, the collector
must be satisfied, from the return Of the United
States appraisers, the peculiar texture, figure,
shape, dimensions Of the article or other attend
ing circumstances, that IL is, imported suitable
for the manufacture Exclusively Of shoes, boots,
bootees, or buttons the may be. Where a
difference Of opinion may arise in regard 10 articles
under this provision, between the collector and sp-
prasers, the question, with samples Of the goods,
may be submitted for determination TO this depart
ment. ...... .... 'r.
That saihing copper and sheaihing metal TO be en-
Titled to free entry as provided in schedule j, must
be imported in sheets not less in length than forty
eight inches or in width than fourteen inches; nor
less IN weight than fourteen more than thirty
four, ounces per square foot
That there being provision in the act for the
free admission Of philosophical apparatus or anat0mi-
cal preparations, whether specially imported by Or
der, or for the use of societies or semnares or
otherwise, articles Of that description become liable,
on importation, TO charge OF duty according to
the material Of which they are composed.
That, in order to the free entry of goods, wares,
and merchandise, the growth, produce, and manu.
iacure Of the United States exported to a foreign
country, and brought back TO the United States
under the provisions Of schedule l. il is necessary
that their Identity be shown as prescribed in sec
tons forty-seven and forty-eight Of the act of ID
March, 1913, "To regulate the collection of duties
on imports and TONNAGE" and further, that such
goods, wares and merchandise, be in the same con.
dition as when exported from the United States,
having undergone no alteration by manufacture.
II. J. WALKER,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
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New York Tailoring Establishment.
w. +. JENNINGS 81 Co, 23I, Broad
way, New York

- Penn, duenent, ntdr Oh street. Washington,
HAVE now on hand and are constantly
IL receiving large assortment of cloa ks, over
coats frock, Dress and sack-coats, merno, relvet
cashmere and fancy vests; French, English, and
American cap pants; also, silk, woollen, and cotton
under shirts and drawers; scarfs cravats han dker-
Chiefs gloves, chamber robes and every article ne
cessary for genteman's wardrobe.
W. f. ]. e. Co. continue to make to order in
their usual style Of neatneEs and elegance any style
OF garment that may be desired; and as the division
Of labor in their establishment confines each article
to cutters and hands exclusively employed in their
several departments we enabled to furnish suits
of clothes al short notice, style ofeegance rarely
equaled, and at very moderate prices.
Nov. 2O-lmd Nat. Init
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BY A. GREEN, Auotioneer.
IIOJJSEH0In and Kitchen Eurt

Il
Ii at Auetion.-on Friday, the 4th instant,
shall sell, at the residence of Mr.. Wurdemann, on
Capitol Hill, (frst frame house Immediately north
ofthe north Capitol gate,) at 10 o'clock a. m, q
good lot Of furniture, viz;
Mahogany sofas, rocking chairs, dining, and
other tables
Mahogany bookcase and secretary, lounge, &c.
Do dressing and other bureaus
Do clothes press, cane and other chairs
Beds, bedsteads, and mattresses
China, glass, and croekery ware
Andlrons, shoyes and tongs, and tenders
Brussels, ingram, and step carpets
Cooking and alright stoves
Also good lot of kitchen requisites, with many
articles not necessary to enumerate.
The house is for rent-a beautiful situation and
very convenent--eontaining seven rooms and kitch-
en-, with large cellar. Apply to
A. GREEN, Auctioneer, or to
Mr.. WURDEMANN,
Dec l-3tTTh&F Coast Survey Office.
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BOARDING.
MRS. MANN, having fitted up those two

WI elegant houses, (erected about two years
snce,) No. and 2 Philadelphia Place, IIth and
Fl streets,) in the most comfortable and fashionable
manner, is now prepared to receive boarders on
MODERATE TERMS.
the house comfortable home. The house contains
u bathing room, with necessary fixtures for cold,
warm, and shower baths, which will be furnished
TO boarders free Of charge
For gentlemen connected with either of the pub
lie departments the location is considered one of the
most eligible in the city, being about equi-distant
from the Presidents house and Capitol. It is pro-
verbally healthy, pleasant neighborhood, and
free from dust. Reference is made to those already
in the house, and will be expected from those who
may apply. Nov 25--dIw
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Gtnha HnfaI

Globe Hotel.
'INHE undersigned take this method of informing
Il their numerous country friends, and the public
generally, that they have taken the above establish
ment, recently occupied by James Maher, on the
south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th
and l4th Streets and opposite the old burnt theptre.
Their table will be furnished, at all times with the
best the market affords, and their charges moderate.
They are now prepared to take boarders by the
week. month, or year, on the most accommodating
terms No exertions will be spared to give the most
entire satisfaction. The Globe Hotel, situated as it
Is IN retired part of the city, (within few min
utes walk of the public departmens,) renders it
desirable place Of repose after the labors of the day.
HARMON & MlLSTEAD.
Nov 30-6t
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In negotiating with all foreign powers, we should
maintain an united front before the world. The
wisdom Of this policy could not be more strikingly
illustrated than by the evils which have resulted
from different policy in The Oregon negotiation.
One word more, and we conclude. In all we
acter Of the Senate. This body is justly the pride
and glory OF country; and, whilst have treat
ed their debates and proceedings with the frankness
OF freemen entertain for large majority Of the
senators, Of all political parties the strongest feel.
ings Of respect and admiration. e.. A.. -.rrs.I
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Z ALUABLE Building Lots at AuC

" nj hDLh buhiuihs LUIS at Huetion'
On Friday, the 4th instant shall SELL on
the premises, at o'clock p. M, lots Nos. 2, %,
and part of lot 49, in square No. 7S0.
This property is handsomely located on Capitol
Hill. Lots Nos. and 2, front on north ID street,
lot No. % and part of No. 90, front 4th street
east.
Any person wishing to purchase a handsome
piece Of property will do well to attend the sale.
The title is indisputabe.
Terms: One fourth cash; balance in six, twelve,
and eighteen months, for notes satisfactorily secured
bearing interest.
A. GREEN,
Dec l-TTh&F Auctioneer.
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BY VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
" ATCHEs, Jewellery, and Fancy
w Articles at Auction.-On Thursday
afternoon, December 10Th, will sell, at my store
large and handsome assortment of English gold and
silver watches, from some of the rst makers in Eu-
rope, viz:
Gold gold levers, plain and full jew%elled
Gold lepines
Silver
Gold pens, in gold and silver cases
Gold pencil cases
Gold guard, fob, and vest chains
Gold studs
Topaz, cameo, and mosaic ladies' pins
Hoop earrings
Hair and gold bracelets
Suspender buckles
Seals and keys
Ribbon fob chains
Card cases and tablets, and large lot of fancy ar
ucles, not enumerated.
Sale to commence at o'clock.
WIN. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
Nov. 2S-d
BY VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
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pOARDING.-Mrs.W IMSATT'S house, on
- Pennsylvania avenue, and Immediately oppo-
site Jackson Hall, having been newly furnished, is
now ready for the reception of a small mess of
members of Congress, or others visiting Washing
ton during the approaching session.
Dec l-dlwif
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DERFUMERY at Auction.-Will be added
l. to my sale on Thur day evening, SIS boxes OF
superior perfumery, otto Of rose, &C., direct from
France. Also, several very handsome cups and
saucers, suitable for presents; with few bachelor
sets.
Auction room 4 doors west of Al street, on Penn
sylvania avenue. Sale will be continued every
evening this week.
VIM. MARSHALL,
Dec dts Auctioneer
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no the next OF Kim of John Justioe. deoeas


To the next OF kin OF John Justice, deceas-
ed; In the matter of William II. Bridges and
Sarah his wife, John Justice, William Duncan
and Elizabeth his wife, Warren Durham and
Nancy his wife, Allen Justice, David Justice,
keziah Justice, Elizabeth Justice, Sarah Justice,
Allen Robertson, Nathaniel Robertson, Stephen
Robertson, David Robertson, Merit Robertson,
John Robertson, William Thompson and Eliza.
beth his wife, William Justice, Clayborn Justice,
Wesley Edwards and Dolly bis wife, and Frank.
lin Freeman and Sarah his wife, plaintiffs, ~ N
..-....'r g. AND ..lr. al
stephen Peasants, executor of the last will of Ste.
phen Justice, deceased, defendant ,.. sf
PURSUANT to an order of the supreme
court of North Carolina directing me to in.
qulre and state to the court who were the children
OF John Justice deceaseda brother of the tes,ator
Stephen distributing at the death of the said tes-
tator, to wit, in 1885, and whether any of them are
since dead, and if dead, who is or are their personal
representatives; do hereby give notice to all such
persons to come in and make out their kindred be-
fore me at the Office of said court in the city of Ra.
leigh, on the second Monday in March next, as, in
default thereof they will be excluded from all ben.
eht IN the distribution of fund now in said court
~ EDMUND B. FREEMAN. Clerk.
Sept IS---Iawcp3m . 1900 800 -
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TTNlON HOTEL, Bridge ST., George
Nov. 30-6t

I tNHVN ~ E1Il, DTIuEo 81, UeUFHt-
~ town, ID. C.-The subscriber thankful for
the very liberal patronage he has received from his
friends for the past year, cordially invites the atten-
ton Of the public to his house, conveniently and
comfortably situated in the business part of the
town, contiguous to all the public departments, not
over fifteen minutes walk, omnibuses constantly
running from the house to the Capitol; in short, Of
fering many inducements over Washington to gen
tlemen fond of quiet and all the proprietor asks is,
that his house may not be overlooked by gentlemen
locating themselves for the winter.
GEO. III. HOFFMAN.
Nov 23-3taw3W
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MRS. MINOR, on f, between 9th and
1Sl 7th streets, has four spacious rooms, with
small attached to each, suitable for families or
mess of members, whom she would accommodate
with board on reasonable terms applied for imme-
diaely. ...
Nov 28-tJanls
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$500 worth Of Furniture AT Raa,e.

subscriber calls the attention of the public
70 ms rattle Of furniture, that will come Of on
- ndhrsuay, the 10th Of December Persons wishing
reonss,oa participants in the above rattle, are
and examine the furniture at his wars-roorn On
Tickets only 81.
JAMES z. w. THOMPSON.
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NJ Office to Members OF Congress.-The
~ proprietor of the Union Hotel Bridge street,
Georgetown, can accommodate mess of members
of Congress comfortably, and at cheaper rate than
board can be obtained for in Washington city.
Nov 23-3taw3w
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Mrs. THOMPSON. on Missnnri 49,

" ehue, 81 door from 9th street,) south side
mas several furnished parlors and chambers vac,n,
which may be rented on reasonable terms IN.
mouse Is pleasantly situated, within short distance
Rroun e J n, the Post Office, Coleman's and
spect the rooms. '' n''''ea 70 In
Dec 1--lwif - .."
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Inc name Of no person will be entered upon ON,
oooks unless the payment Of the subscription b.
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III Il N RY @. SEM PIE.
Attorney at Law.
MONTGOMERY, ALA.

-r.ra MONTGOMERY, ALA. at.5. s.f.--.
M ILL practice in the courts of law and equity
w Of Montgomery and Lowndes counties. in The
circuit court of the United States at Mobile. and
IN the supreme court of Alabama. ~
KEFERENcEs.--Judge Beverley Tucker. Professor
Of Law in the University Of William and MARY,
vifsinia Judge William III Cabell, President of he
Court OF Appeals Of Virginia; Simon Greeneaf,
Royal Professor Of Law, Cambridge, Massachu,
setts II. w. and J. ]. Fry, and Charles r. o.
borne, Richmond, Virginia; Gvatbmey, Forbes. d
Co., and Beers q Smith, Mobile, Alabama: Fisher
y q C., Boston; a. Thornton, New York, William
u .-1 Mall,and O. New York. Oct 2S--cp6n
A handsome residence for a gentleman.
- 10 let, and possession given immediately,
that spacious brick house and premises. the re.
denco OF the late Robert Sewa, esq.,, consisting Of
four large dry, lofty cellars, handsome entrance,
four spacious dining, drawing, and se,tin rooms
with four equally spacious rooms over the same,
ana four large garrets with store room, kitchen,
servants room, or Office, and chambers over the
same; all recently painted; carriage house stable
hayioit garden pure water, and every REQUISITE for
large family standing single on tho highest part
OF capitol Hill, and within two hundred and sfly
yarus OF the northeast corner Of the Capitol gardens
Nov 25-law3w@ f
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90 FO RITA LIE ACCOMMODA-
~ TIONS.-MRS. A. COCHRANE, on F, be-
tween 18th and IA streets, has several chambers va
cant, both large and small, on the I'd and Sd stories
Nov 29-law3w
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In the appraisement of any wines, liquors, fruits
sugars segars, oils preserves and such like articles
in warehouse, and which have been designated in
pursuance of law by the collector for appraisement
the appraisers at liberty to exercise sound dis
erection in regard to the quantity sample Of the ar.
tlce to be Withdrawn for examination from the cask
box, or vessel in which it may be contained. And
the storekeeper will be required to deliver to the ap-
prasers upon their written ORDER such quantities or
samples of the articles designated for appraiser ent
as they may deem necessary for the purposes aore-
said These samples, whenever practicable, are to
be returned to the public store on completion Of the
examination and appraisement. For the information
of the appraisers, it is deemed proper to require
that in all cases where apprasements are ordered
on entry ofany goods, the collector shall cause to
be minuted in pencil at the time the invoice op-
pose the articles, the schedule by letter in the tar
Iff Of 1886 under which, in the opinion of the col
lector, the duty is to be levied.
Inasmuch as the oct Of Both July, I846 repeats
NIL acts parts Of acts repugnant to its provisions
it is deemed proper to state that the eleventh section
together with the succeeding sections Of the &c, of
Both August, 1912, with the exception Of the TWEEN
ty-th and twenty.nnth sections In still in opera-
tion subject however to the notifications contained
in the act Of lh February, 1896 the new tariff act
OF Doth July, 1886 and the act establishing ware
housing system, &c, approved 9Th OF August, 1896
"a adverted to and explained in these and previous
instructions issued under the aforementioned act
bearing date the l4h OF August and Both of October
last.
The following decisions on questions submitted
TO the department, arising under the new tariff net
are communicated for your information: =
That gums, to be entitled to entry at a duty of ten
per cent. ad valorem, must be of the description
generally known in commerce by the designations
given in schedule +. All other gums or resinous
substances in their crude state, not no known and
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DERFUMERY at Auction.-will be ado

BY VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer