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For the Union.
The Telegraph.
S. LAIINI.

Upon reading that part OF the report of the Postmaster
General recommending the purchase by the government
OF the main lines of the telegraph, was at once impress
ed with the vast Importance, not the absolute necessl-
IT, of the measure still confirmed in this be-
lief upon reading pamphlet of General Gaines address
ed to the common council OF the city OF New York and
bringing to their notice his plan OF defence OF the harboT
against the war steamers OF any hostile power In page
IS Of the pamphlet, he remarks: 1.-The magnetic tee-
graph moments notice. will convey the orders OF the
government along great lines OF communication and
the railroads will IN few hours bring from the neghbor
ing districts and in day two from the central and
western States, any number of troops and munitions oil
war" The great danger 10 Atlantic cities Is their be-
ing thus attacked unprepared and should the hostile ar
mament be accompanied BY sufficient land force, they
might be dsembarked in the rear OF your forts, and
operate fatally with the armed steamships; and unless
checked by the floating battery projected BY Cen Gaines
might readily pass the forfcahons and fire the city In
several places at the same me and thus destroy millions
Of the wealth concentrated at these commercial empoa
In saving, alone, OF vast amount of active capt.
tai BY the timely intelligence communicated by the tee
graph OF the approach OF danger any threatened point
the purchase of the ne for fair consideration would
prove as much act OF wisdom economy. But let il
be remembered that TO be well done must be soonest
done" Delays dangerous, and in instance will the
maxim apply stronger than 10 this proposed measure
This but very short session and TO carry the requi
site appropriation through in proper tme bill authorz-
ing the purchase OF the telegraph with the necessary APP
preparation, should be introduced speedily possible
and made the order OF distant day, to give the
friends of the opportunity, by convincing
guments to silence opposition and enlist majority in its
favor After the 4th OF March will be too late. IL
will be out of our reach, and never be purchased
without great delay and trouble and an immense sacrifice
do not propose at this time to suggest any additional
reasons to those forcby given by the Postmaster Cen
era in favor of the policy OF the purchase II lose
this only opportunity may hereafter have reason to
deprecate neglect In vain regrets In not having I'M
proved the chance now afforded of securing of the
valuable improvements and useful national instru-
ments OF the present age. s.
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From the New York True sun of e.
Army and Navy. ..'

Colonel Bankhead, the accomplished gentleman and
soldier, received his orders yesterday to JOIN the army
Mexico. The Colonel has been the life and soul of the
army at this point for long time He has inspected
into service and drilled upwards OF four thousand men
for the regular armyal of which have been sent for
been drilled under his orders He has been OF great
vice to the War Department, and his services will be
important acquisition 10 our army in Mexico.
The companies of volunteers from Philadelphia had all
arrived at Pittsbug Thursday The whole regiment
assembled there, and to be mustered into SER
vice the next day To-day they expect to for New
Orleans on their way TO Tampco The officers elect
Colonel f. Nj. WynkOop, OF the Pottsvie company /;
Lieutenant Colonel Samuel f. Black, OF Psburg and
Major Bowman, OF the Wyoming company
Capt Nones was again on his late arrival at New Or
leans, suspended from the command OF the Forward,
The command of the revenue service in the gulf OF
Mexico has deyolyed upon Capt Foster. Capt L. is
well known efficient and active officer The chan
nes OF the gull its islands, shoals and passes to him
as A B C. .... '...
The regiment of volunteers called for from Mississippi
by the Secretary OF War; is being enrolled with great
spirit throughout the several sections of the State The
motto OF Mississippi seems TO be- First in the field, and
last out of IT,"
The sum of 1907 has been collected in Charleston aud
forwarded TO Maj. Griffith donation to the brave
Sergeant Kelly the faithful eamster OF Major Ringgod
The booksellers OF Richmond have presented TO the
volunteers from that city nearly 300 useful and entertain
ing volumes for their instruction and amusement whilst
in barracks. The Virginia Woollen Company lat the
head OF which is Mr.. Caleb Jones) have contributed TO
captain SCOTS Richmond company hundred and
iorty-hye dollars worth OF scarlet annes for the
The remains Of Lieut. Cochran were on the nth inst
shipped at New Orleans board the barque Montgome-
~, bound for Philadelphia VI.
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TO sCRIBERs.

The will upon books unless the
payment O the subsc ription be madein advance.
Distant subscribers money letter the postage
which Will be paid BY and all max assumed BY ourselves s
safe transmission NJ
COUNTRY PAPER is published t.wseky during the
Of Congress. and semi eeky during the
subscribers will be notified days IN advance ohe time when
their subscriptions will expire.
Subscriptions for period less than will be received
proportional TO the above annual rates.
ceTheat remittance ia for
tons advertisements viii ha sufficient receipt therefor The
notes OF amy specie pay ing bank will be received.
authorized agents. by
yearly subscribers money
the Daily Weekly Weekly will entitled copy
edition as they may furnish us subscribers for
Or THE CoSGREssoSAL will be furnished them
sam teTBas
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Mrs. Betts's supporters.

THESE invaluable supporters for sale by McCery Il
Clements, druggists, corner of Nth street and Pennsyl
vania avenue of whom the genuine only be obtained
The value of this instrument Is too well known the med-
cal faculty and ladies to require heightened statement
they have been in many years. aording the greatest
relief and comfort. Testimonials and books, gratis be
obtained above from of the most eminent physi-
of the United States Price of the fine supporters So;
common So
CAuTIoN-Be that each instrument contains
directions, with her signature other genu-
inc. Mrs. SARAH BELTS,
Dec 4-eod1m ii Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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cT. CHARLES HOTEL
Nov 16-MThN Siw

ct. CHARLES pOTEL-My friends in the temperance
- having of late called publ attention the supe
rority of the St Charles other hotels have found
necessary enlarge and reorganize the de
parunent Having made extensive arrangements for an
abundant and supply of superior oysters game
terapin &c have engaged an experienced cook and
waters exclusively for this branch of my business and
cured the services of additional bar-keeper Grateful
for past iavors, hope, with this arrangement
the wants of my patrons, and merit continuance.
n b. Having leased tho entire upper part pf the hotel
consisting of thirty forty rooms lam prepared receive
transient permanent boarders by the day week. month
or year The ordinary table will be supplied with the best
lhe market affords. limited number of persons will be
taken for ''meals only" at very low prices --... .
C, J. MAC LELLAN.
st. Charles Hotel, October 9Th.
5-eod3m
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SPLENDID Bargains Mt Private Ssle.-Now's the time
- for widows orphans, and Old Hunkers.-For sale-A
double brick house new, with the lot upon which it stands
containing 6375 square feet of ground 9th north
Pennsylvania aVnue, for mere song To capital.
st this property is one of the best investments offered
in the city of Washington situated the lead
ing the United States Observatory, and will double its
value in one year
Also 100 Of land in Tishemingo county, Missisp
pi, taxes paid for JSI5.
Also sS3 acresb good land in Ohio county, Virginia,
taxes paid for 1915
Also in the city of Alexandria, about its
ancient sPendor and importance two quarter squares OF
groundeach lot containing 81 500 feet, making total OF
5000 feet There is house and well each lot. One
lot is the OF Duke and Henry Streets and the other
the of Prince and Fayee streets The
lot for $50 per annum The other requires
pairs. The property is assessed at S2,S00-subect to
ground rent Of $50 per annum This property win make
IL building lots Is feet by 100.
To immediate purchaser, for cash good paper, an
extraordinary chance for speculation is presented.
Apply to JESSE Z: DOW,
Box l07 Post Office, Washington
Dee
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CITY OF WASHINGTON THURSDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER o. 1916

able compensation, and strike from the catalogue all such
officers useless and apply the money thus saved
toward paying public debt In this way immense
OF money be saved 10 the people every year. and
their taxes reduced In the next place. would have but
session Of the Legislature two three years. and
thus save an immense sum OF money, thrown away in
useless legislation and the money thus saved would
apply on our public debt, and in few years il would
be discharged, and our taxes reduced to mere nominal
sum-
"In connexon with the raising Of revenue and pay
men OF public debt may be considered the necessity
OF making the proper arrangements against the contract
ing OF debt in future Most OF the public works OF the
State completed and ought TO yield an income
sufficient at least TO keep them in operation II any
to be made in future, LET be done by of private
capital and private enterprise No revenue will there
fore, probably have TO be raised for this purposes but for
the purpose OF meeting all contingencies, would be in
favor OF amending constitution TO prohibit the
legislature from contracting any loan without submitting
upon IT, This would bring the question directly home to
every one and direct the attention OF the 10 the
proprety OF making the expenditure not II the peo-
pie were required TO pay in advance the money ne
cessary for the making of any public improvement they
would be infinitely cautious, and II would check
thrf yd system Of borrowing which has almost bank
usa@ number of States Of this Union, and save the
immense amount OF money which is annually thrown
away in the shape OF interest"
Having been elected by the people in the support of
principles fairly understood, my duty is a simple one
That duty will be faithfully discharged regardless OF the
lenuncations Of miserable clique OF disappointed
plrants
Again let me say that should not have noticed your
correspondent but for the fact that your endorsement
character to his letter.
S. LAHM
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Splendid Presents.

w FISCHER, importer OF English and French fancy
w goods, has just received, via New York. large
Of choice and beautiful articles suitable presents for the
as richness only be appreciated by examina
uon, which is respectfully solicited Sationef's Hall be-
lore purchases made elsewhere. Dec 22-tI2wif
Eoh RENT.-A comfortable two-story brick house
pleasantly situated III street, and neatly and gen
eely furnished for the accommodation of small family
Any person temporarily residing in the city, and wishing
enjoy the comforts Of housekeeping without being sub
rct the expense of purchasing furniture, will find ths
rare chance Terms very moderate. Apply to
WILLIAM s. CLARY,
Dec % AT the Union office
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HARLES GAUT1ER begs to inform his friends and the
~ public, that his vile de Paris of lh
and Pennsylvania avenue, he has greater, varied
rch and magnificent display Of Christmas presents of
conery and cakes of all Sizes than has before been
displayed by any establishment this side of Philadelphia
and New York.
lie invites all to call and examine for themselves con-
scious he is that the behoders will be pleased.
He has hand large number of the superb cakes
ever beheld tasefuly and richly ornamened and
ranging in weight from live pounds, up near twelve
hundred pounds 49,. '....
He supply parties and balls will every thing rich and
good that may be needed such occasions and reason
able .....
The display at his Pile de Paris on Christmas pay will be
grand, and well worth beholdng
Dec 23-3t
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THOMAS RITCHIE Il JOHN p. HESS,
PRoPRIEToRs AND PUBLIsHERs


Anew Goods for Christmas Presents, just opened B.
" Chdrens fancy shaded and striped md spencers
Misses and childTen's fancy woolen net caps
30 dozen mems and boys woollen Comforts from ia
cents 10 70 cents . .,..-a ....'.. . 800
IS dozen ladies' misses and childen's worsted mtts
from 8 Gems 70 80 cents per pair
100 dozen tortoise she'll and Brazilian twist aud side
combs .... .
~ pieces new style plaid and striped bonnet ribbands
from cents TO rs cents
Ladies' superior coloted kid gloves, S7k cents
New style gaiLcTs for children
Fancy silk buttons for ladies' dresses
10 dozen childfeu's white gray, and fancy worsted
stockings
Mems and boys woolen and merino gloves
Lambs wool, meTno, and cotton half hose
Heavy WOODEN stockings for servants
Gentemen's fancy cavats scarts, stocks, neck tyes
collars, bOsOns, and sllspenders
50 pounds tne black, white, gray, and blue mixed
wOOlen yans
% pounds white unbleached and colored knitting
cottuns
10 pounds scarlet, orange, blue, and random yarns
Ladies' alpaca, lambs WOOL and ribbed woFsted hose
very cheap
100 pieces French, English, aud American prints, from
81 cents 20 81 cents
Furniture calico from 81 ceuts to l2k cents
Lambs wool and merno shirts and drawers
Bleached and unbleached Canton flannels
White aud scarlet hannels, all wool, p cents
Black and coOTed cambricks, 81 cents
CassimeTes, cassineu and yestings, very cheap
Irish linens blankets and plaid domesties
Black and white wHddiug and cotton bats
Together with general stock OF seasOnabe dry goods
aways hand, ID which the subscriber would respectfully
all the attention Of his friends and the public generally.
GEORGE +. ALLEN,
Pennsylvania avenue, between llh aud 18th streets.
Drc 22-Jf
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CLOTHING AT COST,

(LOTHING AT CosT-Thc propretors of the New
- York Mammoth Clothing Store having determined to
close their winter stock of clothing offer their large and
fashionable assortment Gentlemen wishing
pensh their WARDROBE will find this excellent opporu-
nifty do little price will only be ask
ed Gentlemen can satisfy themselves by few moments
inspection.
a large lot of servants clothing the
]. GALLIGAN & son,
Dec. l9-eolm Next door To ID. Clageu Il Co.
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CONGRESS BooKs--GEORGE TEMPLEMAN keep

A
- large stock of all books subscribed for published by
order of Congress- his of Four-and-a -halt
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Among them are
The American Archives 6 vols folio.
The American State Papers. II vols. folio7
Land Claims from 1889 TO 1888 vols. folio.
Executive documents, Reports Of Coptsees, and Jour
mails Of both houses, from 1880 to 1916.
Laws Of the United States, Congress edition, in 10 vos
from 1889 to 4th March, lSi5. .... ..'
Register of Debates in Congress from 1924 1893 81
vols. royal Svo. Continued by Congressional Globe and
Appendix TO 1876, in 10 vols. 4to. :
Niless Register, in So vols, half bound, for Sl20
All political and historical registers historical and anti
quaran collections of the different States also histories OF
the State laws Of the States and all books suitable for State
libraries.
Aug. rs.
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CORRESPONDENCE subscriber thankfully acknowI-
- edges the liberal patronage he has received heretofore
from the citizens of Washington, Georgetown, and their
ycines and respectfully soIcits continuance of their
avors He takes this method of informing his friends and
the public in general that he has received large
men of French bonbons, &c. fancy boxes, fresh fruits
&c which he offers together with his domestic coniec-
noney and great variety of other articles usually kepn
his line, for sale reduced prices
S. Orders for weddings, balls, and other parties will
be executed in and handsome the shortest
notice. and particular pains taken with regard quality
articles furnished BY long experience in business he fiat
iers himself to be able to give satisfaction
VIM. EM1ERT, Confectioner,
Dec. I9--3toe Bridge street Gleorpetovn.
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Avs OF NATIONs.-G. TEMPLEMAN, near corner
- OF ~ street. has Just received fresh supply of Vates
law Of Nations, Wheatons Law of Nations and Whea-
IONS Elements Of International Law. He has on hand a
me stock OF law books suitable for the Washington market
geher with many books the foreign relations of the
United States political economy and finances. Full
s OF Ncss Register and other political registers fine
the day. Dec o.
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MAMMOTH Christmas Plum Cake-This beautiful
Nl specimen Of art, weighing six hundred pounds, may
be the confectionery Of the subscriber the
call and view this cake monster. Aer the exhibition,
IL WI be CUT up IN qnantltles 70 sun purchasers.
irons for their berality and satisfied that, with the
additions have made in my establishment can offer
greater inducements for their continued than any
other dealer in my line Weddings balls parties and prf-
avors fruits, jees, banc-mange, Charlotte rlse, polo
naise &c. Also iced lemonade all the shortest notice
and of the best quality. .
beautifully ornamented and composed of the best maeri-
ais also, all kinds of fruits, cakes bon-bons &C., of the
richest kinds Also, superior article of cough candy and
every article usually kept in my line.
GEORGE CRAFT,
Corner of 18th street and Penn, avenue First Ward
naoo 81 n,
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PARIS MILLINERY.

MFRS. E. HARRISON from Baltimore, has taken the
wi store on Pennsylvania avenue between 18th and 18th
streets formerly occupied by Mr. Harper, and win open,
Wednesday, the I'D instant rich assortment of bonnets
hats caps and variety of fancy articles
which the attention of the ladies is respectfully invited
Dec. H-3
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III
large clock (made for Washington city, cost 81, 800
! do DO, Louisville, KY do 100, 200
ISror', iewellsd pallets, liz ed pendulum 49,
fine S regulator, for astronomical observations 500 500
! do. turning lathe with slide rests, cost 25O
pocket do, with stands and artifoaiio -
z pair scales for weighing gold lin cases) each 70
- rain gauges, cost each 1
100 medals and casts, valued at $50
! large air gun, cost 80
! small do. superior cost 100
! fine rifle, telescope sight, cost ID
machine for showing the procession OF the eqi-
l machine for measuring distances This is one of
the most curious and accurate inventions in
existence.
II air canes, valued at $50
8 air guns; new cutting engines.
dividing engine, Tor curves and straight lines,
superior new lathe, 2 side rests, with about
400 tools
steam engine, l l2 horse power, complete
air guns, unfinished
CABINET OF MINERALS, 5000 SPECIMENS.
This cabinet comprises many OF the most valuable spee-
mems.
IS barometers 2 cutting engines.
large quantity Of magnets very large cutting engine
very large dividing engine
Together with chronometers, chemical and philosophical
aPParatu seXan quadrants, globes, pistols, guns heT-
momeers, sachromeers, dagueneope apparatus, stocks
taps and dies, mathematical instruments, nc.
SPLENDID REPEATING CHRONOMETER WATCH
Also splendid gold repeating chronometer watch, made
by Mr.. Lukens during his residence in London. He
repeatedly offered 500 for this watch
HIS SUPERIOR RIFLE
Also, superior rife with graduating and telescope
ments made by Mr. Lukens.
Catalogues will be issued in due time.
Persons wishing Catalogues will please forward their adj
dress.
dote with arch tripod, &c. &c. in complete order.
The goods will be arranged for examination and after
Dec. 9-9tT&F
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Dec q


VIEW of the Camp of the Army of Occupation as in
"A October, 1875 being the first of series of views
Illustrating the progress of the army and scenery of Mexico
by Captain D. P. Whiting, United States army For sale
at Sttloncrs' Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Dec % WIN FISCHER
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DATCHELOR,s liquid Hair Dre. nnknn,yIeiped 70

RATCHELOR's Liquid Hair Dye, acknowledged Ia
- be the best liquid dye ever invented, changing
lne hair instananeously TO beautiful black or brown
Without staining nurng the skin For sale, wholesale
ana retail by j. H. GIBBS, sole agent for the District OF
Columbia, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, where will also be found constantly on hand
handsome assortment of ornamental hair work. orders for
and despatch.
Dec 2-6tf
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NOTICE

NVTICE.-The subscriber will present for payment all
demands due him the first of January next and any
persons having bills demands against him are requested
" present them for payment also,
Dec q SYIVANtrS HOLMES
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UNOR RENT.-A two story house, with basement, Al
street. between Pennsylvania avenue and street In
quire of ]. Williams, next door.
Dec. %
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for presents.-The entire stock OF fancy goods Gui-
on Bazaar corner of "A street and Pennsyvania avenue
will be offered till the lst January the New York impor-
prices Persons doubling the sincerity of the above
notice satisfy themselves by calling the and
asccHaning the prices The assortment consists in part
Ul-
Wo boxes aud dressing cases, unsurpassed in style and
number
Papcr mache portfolios card baskets, work boxes and
papeteue beautiful odor boxes, richly inlaid
Ladies' and gentlemen's beautiful writing desks and pa
petrrrc elegant party fans, Of every style
Head dresses porcelain patent inkstands
Ivory, mother Of pearl, shell, and silver card cases
Velvet and silk bags silk embroidered money purses
Gold pencils Etui cases
Gentemens rosewood and leather portable dressing
boxes
Elegant Louis XIV porcelain vases, for mantelpeces
Mechanical self-moying toys, French games
Backgammon boards, Chessmen dominocs
French note paper
superior assortment of RoCgers's cutlery
Hair cloth, and shaving brushes
Pcriumey, fresh, and OF best quality only. Dec PIT
TOR Christmas and New-Year's Presents.-Plan
and fancy card cases, woTk-boxes, gold pencils and
pens, paper mnche and other styles Of portfolios Tan
cy boxes papateries Of every variety velvet and eat.
loIios; writngdcsks, penholders aud folders of all
gmved ivory, pearl, and enamelled seals; games Of all
kinds for cdren baskets, transparent States back
CANNON boxes and chessmen, visiting cards. fancy cuve-
opes and papera Of the greatest variety and
beautiful, rich, and patterns together with general
of the best kinds OF fancy and staple stationery
and blank books To be found in the city all of which will
be sold at lower prices than ever. Call on
WIN. +. RAYLY,
Penn. avenue, between llth and 18th streets