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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
OF TIE
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE. D. (


In this School pupils are fitted for adrnlltance
to the College classes, or for other obJecis.-
Students who are unprepared for entering par
ticular class, may here pursue the requisite stu
dies while those who are not designed for pro-
fession can select such branches as will suit their
objects in life.
Mr.. Thomas w. Tobey, gentleman who is
amply qualified, having passed through collie
giate course, and been engaged for several years
in the business ofinstTuction, will have charge OF
the school, His whole time and energies will be
devoted to its interests, and it is hoped it will
thus be rendered worthy of extensive patronage
This school will be under the constant superln-,
tendence Of the Faculty Of the College
COURSE OF STUDY.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ancient and
Modern Geography, English Grammar, Ancient
and Modern History, Book Keeping, Chemistry,
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy Algebra ,Geome-
try Surveying, Andrews and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar and Exercises, Sophocles' Greek
Grammar and Exercises, Latin Reader, Cesar,
Jacobs Greek Reader, Anthon's ed, and such
authors as are read in the lower classes of the
college, Defamation and Composition.
CHARGES PER QRARTER.
Reading, Writing, and Elementary Arth-
metic "a 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Gram
mar, Geography Of the Heavens, Anc-
ent and Modern History S 90
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Book Keeping
and Composition 90
Latin and Greek Classics 10 90
Pupils who board and have room in the
College building will be charged for
Library, Room, Bed and Furniture,
per Quarter 5 90
Table, Lights and Servant, per week 2 IS
AT less expensive table, where tea and
coffee are excluded, per week SO
Instruction will be given in French and Ger
man, without additional expense to those who
study the Languages.
There are three vacations in the School; four
weeks in August, one at Christmas, and the lst
week in May.
COLLEGE, HILL, JAM |, 1916. jan lin
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON
Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital f6OO,OOO sterling, or 2 500 900
. Dollars.
GENERAL AGEEr FOR THE UNITED STATES.
J. LEANDER STARR. No. "a Wall st. N. York.
NHE rates Of this Society are as low as those OF
J. 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
participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles Of this institution
their tabes Of rates. their distribution of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan departmentbe-
fore deciding TO insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Societys Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
GJ 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.
r. L. & A. THO SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt
fab a--f a 8He % F2 S8st5tfE
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
TUsT received, by the schooner Columbia, from
u New York.
II packages prime Butter;
IS boxes do Cheese;
do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
6 do Turkey Raisins Gree from stones;)
cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
5 leases Citron;
do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
A general assortment of Pickles.
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, &c;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
s. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 18-tf
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co AL! GOA LII!

ATOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load (9O tons) of Coal, Gan.
thracite) from Philadelphia. Those in want of a
good article of this kind Of fuel will please apply
early, it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard on 7th street.
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
Feb. 2l-tf
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MIR. GOODMAN.

Manufacturer and Msevter Of artificial Teeth.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH inserted from one to an
IA entire set upon the late improved method, and
also upon the atmospheric principle and in the most
superior manner. On fine Gold Plate from 81 to
six dollars; on Silver from So SO to three dollars.
In all cases perfect satisfaction given, otherwise no
charge made. Office on Pennsylvania avenue, near
18th street. april 2l-lm.*
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l AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS


T N my line, and have now in store large stock,
1 consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China pearl, white, blue stone China, an
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases Alumet Holders, Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, &c.
Cut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champagnes,
Hook, and Claret
Cut, plain and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Castors, Lamps, Candesticks, Mugs, Covered Pitch.
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urps, Biggins, &C.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks, Waters Looking-gasses, &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware, which will
sell very low, Wholesale or retail.
G. s. FOWLER, Importer.
Store on Hh-sireet, opposite National htelEgencey
Office. feb 2i-3taewif
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Feed Store

SHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
- - citizens Of Washington that he has opened 4
Feed Store. on the Northeast corner Of G street
North and 18th street West, between Pennsylvania
avenno and the bridge on 18th street His carts At
tend the markets with meal, cut hay, and all the
other articles In his line Of business, and viii de-
liver articles purchased either from do market Or
stths Stors He solicits share n their patyouaSs
april ll-eSdam-l,sl II, l.. II. BERRYHAN. 4
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OLIVER WHITTLESEY,

OA>A A<1& w
nEALER IN Paints, Oils, GLASS; &C., Q. street,
~ Todd's Bdildinsu, Washington, d. c., has just
received from the original inventors and sole manu-
fscturen, large supply Of the genuine
DOric Lamp.
This Lamp Is simple in its construction, easily
trimmed, and will give light equal TO twenty
sperm candles, at a cost Of one cent an hour.
Its superiority to other lamps consists IN the fol-
lowing advantages there is no brass or other metal
that corrodes which comes in contact with the fluid
the external and internal draughts pass through
the body Of the lamp, producing more perfect
combustion, and keeps the lamp perfectly cool II
can be used with open doors and will be less affect
ed by wind or currents of air, than amy other lamp
Also other improved Pine Oil Lamps, Hall
Lamps and Lanterns, and dealer in Astral and So.
lar Shades, Chimnes and Lamp Glasses Of all
kinds, Lamp Wick, Pure Sperm Oil, M. b. Dyott's
e. Gould Glass Fount Pine Oil Lamp: all Of
which are offered at wholesale and retail, at the
lO,oest prices for cash.
~ B.-Directions to be obseyved in using the
PINE OIL LAMPS
In trimming the Doric Lamp the chimney is first
removed and the Lamp taken out of the ring, the
button and cone must be next taken of, and the
cone may be used for q stand to set the lamp on
while trimming--after which the wick-holder ID
taken out and the wick raised above the tube suff-
cient to cut off the black or crusted edge, which
should re done with a sharp pair Of scissors-thc
wck-holder is then returned to its place, and the
wick should be perfectly even with tho top Of the
tube--fll the Lamp, replace the conc and button,
and it is ready for use.
OTTO avoid accidents, the Lamp should never
be filled while burning. feb 5-H
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BOOKS FOR SALE,

BOOKS FOR SALE,
By U. Ward & Son, at their New Store on
Penn. Auenue, near Railroad Depot
"EBsTER'S Octave Dictionary
w Scotts Observations on the New Testament
Bowers History Of the Popes
Miriam, by Rev. ]. Todd
Todds Bible Companion
Common Prayer Book, in various bindings
Robbins Outlines Of History
Goodrch's Pictorial History Of the U. States
Do do do of France
Parley's Common School History
Anhon's Cesar, Horace, Sallust, Cicero and
Virgil
Mitcheips Geography for Schools, besides a
variety of other School Books.
TEMPERANCE VOLUMES,
Embracing number Of excellent and popular
productions in the form Of Essays, Tales, &c.
Hymn Books, &c, Of the Methodist Churches.
Bibles Of all sizes, and various binding.
Testaments. II t3
ALSO,
All kinds Of Stationery, which will be sold at the
lowest prices for cash. april 29-tf
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WHITES Compound Sirnp of WILD
wv CHERRY, SarsaparilIa, and other

WHITES Compound Sirup of WILD
Wv CHERRY, ,SarsaparilIa, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years it's
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 compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates Of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Sirup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla, prepared by Mrs. ].
G. White, on 9th street. between d and f streets
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sup, and take pleasure in recommending it to
the public and speedy remedy for coughs
however violent or long standing.
j. X. HANSON,
H street. First Ward Washington.
Mrs. ]. G. WHIrE: Dear Madam,--It affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the ben
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sarsaparil!a. 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
STup Of Wild Cherry and Sarsapara. 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 Clephane, Tenn. avenue between alh and
10th streets.
Refer To
Mrs. Lucinda O'Fanell Dove, street. between
llth and 18th streets
Edward Francis, King street, Alexandra, D. G..
Price ST per bottle, or $40 per dozen. For sale
by ]. G. WHITE. Ninth street,
feb 14-2awly Between ID and streets
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PAPER.HANGING
And Upholstering store, on Pennsylvania

Apenue, 6ctlocen 9th and 10th streets.
II MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
~. ment of Paper. Haneings, suitable for halls,
parlors, chambers drawing and dining-rooms
Also, large collection Of Firescreens, and fine
Velvet and plain Borders to match.
d. Moore has made arrangements at some Of tee
best factories in this country to be constantly get
ting in store the latest styles Of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash, at
the old stand Of Muller & Moore.
march 29-tf
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
TNHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
" CHAIR MANUFACTURES, Corner Of Penn
syluania Guenue, and 18th street, Washington CITY,
Venitian Blinds made to order. Allwork executed
punctually, and In the most workmanlke manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms iil e sa@s
The subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation OF 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 8-ly G. Q.
~ C. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
~. ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania apsnue, OPP
posite Colenan'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 Goats, best style, $8 so
Do do. Pants do 9 90
Do. do. Vests do. / rs
Making Goats without trimmings 6 90
Do. Pants do do, l 25
Do. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
| c. C. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemens Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B.-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and SO arranged
| that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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WHITE LEAD AT MANUFACTUR
w ERS' PRICES
The subscriber has just received
400 kegs White Lead
4 bbls. Linseed Oil, Boiled and Raw
s do Spirits Turpentine
8 do Varnishes
500 lbs Lamp Black, Ground in Oil
SO do Chrome Green do do
so do Chrome Yellow do do
so do Verdcgris do do
so do Paris Green do do
500 do Yellow Ochre do do
400 do Sp. Brown and Venetian Red do do
10 lbs. Whiting
Paint and White Wash Brushes
Window Glass of all sizes and Putty.
All,of which he will sell very low for Cash.
CHARLES STOTT,
Corner OF 7th street and Penn. Avenue.
may l5-lm
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LIFE INSURANCE COM
lvI PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

YORK ROBINSON, President Hav.
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
sttution. am prepared to receive applications fol
insurance on life for ono more years, for the
duration of life. The advantages Of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint.
stock companies are 80 great that it is only
sary to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise the subject and forms Of application for
insurance be had at my store 7th street, i'm
medateIy opposite the National Intelgencer Office.
G. s. FOWLER, Agent
feb 24-3tawtf
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WIT AND H u M @ r
aTrae Humor generally looks serious, while every
ing, whilst every body about him looks serious.

True Humor generally looks serious, while every
body laugM shout him False Humos y saiw:ys laugh
ing, whilst every body about him looks serious
The Chicopss Telegraph gives the fol-
lowing apecdotss Of an Arkansas preacher,
as genuine ~" A minister was holding
forth at Camp Meeting, and had SO work.
ed upon. the feelings Of his auditors, that
the straw on thsground, inside Of the altar
was completely covered with PROSTATE
mourners. Perceiving there, many others
ready to cast themselves down, who refrain
ed from SO doing solely. through the lack
Of straw to lie upon he cried out " Straw /!
Straw We want more straw here
Brother Brown, for the LORDS sake run up
to your tant and get more straw! Twenty
souls lost for the want of straw =
TEA OR CoEFEE "A gentleman, who had
lately arrived at boarding house in Ceave-
land, demanded Of the lady Of the estab-
lishment at his breakfast, whether she had
helped him to tea or coffee ? What do
you mean, sir why do you ask J" said the
lady. Because" replied the gentleman,
"if this is tea, give me coffee and, if cof-
fee, give me tea"
"Mrs. H., do you take cream in your
seaa" No, THANK you; the superfuity
Of milk, added to the favority Of the heat,
renders the conclomeration insupportably
obnoxious to my diabolical appetite.
An Irishman was to be hanged; but
when the platform fell, the rope broke, and
he came to his feet without any material in
jary. g Bad luck to ye," said he, springing
ups" if ye amt more careful next time, |
shonld't wonder bit an was kilt, or got
my blessed neck broke -
Abon Of the 6 Isle Of Erin" having pur-
chased new Bible, commenced his family
record. He enrolled the name Of his first
born thus: . John c., born August
8, 1896, aged 6 years"
->-A>~-->>--~>4->.-~>.~~~>~--- 7t asf
LINES IN AN ALBUM.
BY DOW, JR.
Fair lady, on this spotless page
Allow my thoughts to spread
Themselves like maple lasses DER
A slice Of Indian bread
Thy rosy charms will soon decay,
Those blissful joys that childhood bring,
By time will soon be done away,
So "go it lady while your young"
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
/ CLAY, By Calvin Cotton, .4uthor of"Ji,

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
J. CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .author Of f''J,t
MUS Tracts" Four Years in Great Britain" DC.
The work consists of two volumes octave, 504 pages
in each, and is embellished with two engravngs.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style of ele
CANT literature. The price Of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding s4 90
Do do do gilt edge and side s 90
In sheep, extra, library style s 90
In calf super extra gilt @ so
In Turkey morocco. super extra gilt 7 so
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from tho booksellers.
r. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers
Corner Of lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april li-n as s,s NJ s3ssasi4s.s. ii ,3ist .li.s
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN.
SURANCE COMPANY;

ONCE No. Ill, Wall street, New York.
|NNHlS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
| LY upon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium,
if ever $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
threefourths 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 an annual dividend Of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company w, loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of f-
ture premiums or to increase the amount insured
All persons taking policies become members but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums.
| A married woman can insure the life of her hus-
band, 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 a 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
States of Massachusetts,, New Jersey, New York,
or in first mortgages real estate worth double the
amount loaned.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles 8. Macknett,
Wm A. F. Pentz, Thos B. Segur,
VIM. M Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT l.. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ Z. 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 Al and
c streets. Medical examiner. feb 6-tf
LaWS OF THE UNITED ST.aTES-STERE-
OTYPED EDITION.
Published by authority Of Congress.
VOL. 10 SEPARATELY.
TTHE subscribers will publish at the commence
i ment oethe present session Of Congress, about
January l, l846, "THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES" agreeably to an act of Congress Of the
last session, and for the accommodation Of those gem
tlenen ,oho hare the earlier edition in nine polues,
volume ten, containing the laws from the year 1899
to March lS45, will be published separately and
sold at the cost Of paper and print An annual sup
plement on similar type and paper will hereafter
be published at the close of each session of Con-
gress, so that the Laws Of the United States may
always be had in a neat and uniform style.
LITTLE & BROWN,
Law Booksellers and Publishers, Boston
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WASHINGTON AGENCY
OF THE


Etna Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance, or tho renewal
IN of policies, and all business connected with
the Office may be made to the subscriber, agent Of
the Company for tho District of Columbia, and Vi
entity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms 81 favorable as any other Office.
ID. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, lst april, ls46.
This Company was incorporated in 1918, with a
perpetual charter, and capital Of S250,000, with
liberty to increase to $50O0OO, and insure against
loss damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Storss
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Flrni
iure and Merchandise in general, on the most "a
vorabls terms. iasgfs ta1 uh0t GNf
rhe ample means and successful business Of the
Company, has enabled it to pass through many ex-
tensvs conhagrations, and to meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which il may sustain risks taken at this Age ncy,
will b bsgsly adjusted by the agent according to
the usegs of the best Fire Companies, and raid
with promptpessin current funds.
In case differences should arise touching any ioss
or damage. the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Boayd az Directors to submit the same to
srbitrators indirently chosen or, at the optior Of
the assuss, Nv jurisdiction Of the proper Court Of
ri. hi ciEy I'M Acknowledged. .liA
h6zkD or DIREC TORS.
Txou.af N Hkace, Scmpei Tudor,
Gr}Me &nndpan, .lossph Morgan,
yamxs 7Ion,cs, i'% Ward Wooa5ridge,
L.rni cduyth SiLas B. Hamilton,
FssdI,sck fuIky. q Robsyt Bilsi, \ Iel si&
Ss,n,l,f ~ bIos6Afon, Mi5ss A. 7uttk, nst Ng
y Wh;ke. rai J0tn L. BosneN
Ebersxty 'Fhuey,s A'JSesph PrDft,
s1aaaslsE7 7JlSwsxy n BySH, Pysnc~st
81. Looysis, yGS6r4D9. Yi1 may I.faw 2m
5T1- T17 Oh MUNCK, ,od3a sFtabk
Gun. koussnitA, osi 1eG HGeg0, lsBasCsen 9TH
g0S 1GNS zfk Ahsefs Hep s,s,a
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"Mrs. H., do you take cream in your
teaa" No, thank you; the superfuity
Of milk, added to the favority Of the heat
renders the condemnation insupportabIy
obnoxious to my diabolical appetite.
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THEoPHILUs FISK
Washington ID. G. ADriI 10. 1916. sH4

N. b. Those who forward ten dollars shall re-
ceive eleven copies for year; for twenty dollars,
tweny-hree copies will be sent and for forty dol
lars, fifty copies will DO forwarded for twelve months
reducing the price TO eighty cents per annum, for q
volume Of nearly eight hundred pages Of choice lit
crary matter. april 27-eodlm.
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A son Of the 6 Isle of Erin" having pur-
chased new Bible, commenced his family
record. He enrolled the name Of his first
born thus: " John c., born August
s, 1896, aged 6 years"