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Isa,gl IgIO,liss5,
Court of Probate, .Ne,oport, Sept 6, 1917.

CUHTt u T"ottto, FeHT0TF' '5'Ft' ~ 'O1'
HNilE committee heretofore appointed by this
Il Court to set off and assign to Sarah Pit
man, widow of ThomaS q. Pitman, Jr., late o
Newport, deceased, her dover in the estate on
Broad and Tanner streets in saiG Newport, late
owned by said Thomas g. Ptman, Jr., decd
present their report and the same is received
and referred for consideration TO a Court OF
Probate to be holden at the Town Hall in New
port, on the first Monday in October next at
o'clock, A. VI. 1t is ordered that notice thereof
be published for three successive weeks IN the
Herald of the Times, for all persons interested
therein to appear at said time aud place and
be heard true copy-witneSS.
b. B, ROWLAND Probate Clerk.
Sent g-3w25
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ARRIVAL Nv Coz. FRrMoNT.-l'ast eve.
ming the steamer Martha arrived from Fort
l.cnvenvorlh, bringing n passengers Col.
F,e,noi and lady. aud twenty three persons
az the suite of Col. +. OF course, this party
brings no father intelligence lru,n the plains
than that already pubIshcd. The lady Of
Col. Fremont net her husband ut Kauzos
Iandug, on his way to ST I.ouis.
Si. Louis RtreiHe Hoh
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Notice.

4 DIVIDEND Of seven dollars 2j.l00 ON
n each share or Gi0lh in the stock of the
OCEAN HOUSE COMPANY will be paid
ON or after The date hereof TO such persons as
shall. by the books of the Company, appear to
be stockholders therein AZ the time of payment
T. w. LAWTON, Treasurer.
Sc,to 2w-2J
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Commissioners 81 Administrators Notice.
L. subscribers having been appointed by
- The Hon Court OF Probate of the town OF
Newport, Commissioners 10 receive and exam
me the claims of the creditors of the estate of
Richard e. Norman, late of Newport deceased,
represented insovent, and six months from The
9th day of September lS17 hoving been allowed
by said court 10 said creditors To present and
prove their claims, all persons having claims
against said estate are requested to present
them to either Of us, and we will meet at the
office OF Peter p. Remington, on the last Sat
urdays OF January, February and March 1913,
at o'clock p Ia, for the purpose Of deciding
on The claims which may be presented against
said estate
ELEAZER TREVETT, }
GEORGE FREEBORN, ICommis'rs.
WIN w. FREEBORN.
All persons indebted to said estate are hereby
requested 10 make immediate payment TO
PETER p. REMINGTON, Admir-
Newport, Septic, 1877. 8 925.
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Whole No S9g

us at the distinguished men Of our own
day, how few do we find who have been
nursed into greatness.
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Strong Cucumsidniiot EUid,nce.-A young
lady, riding ~ Concord cars, wns observed
to have piece oi cour, plaster on her lip
When the cars had cmerg, d from one at the
long covered bridges into the light II was
observed to have disappeared; but they IN
s,antly detected u clngIng to the lap OF Tho
young man who sat on the seat with her =
They both looked ~ innocent as 1t they
hadn't been dong nothing"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-09-16

Tng FlsHING BUSINESS (the Gloucester
Telegraph say~,) during the present scas"n,
has bccu Glr 50 'ar, aud prn'prct Is TINT III
years result will be ou average OF the last
three or tour years. Upwards of seventy
vessels have gone to. the Bay of Chnlcur
from Gloucester, which is rather mnrr than.
usual We hope taat they may all "btam
iull fares, and that the present prices will be
sustained. 49, Salem Register.
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Guardians NOTICE.

|ME Subscriber having been by the Hon.
Il Court OF Probate, appointed Guardian to
The estate of Elizabeth Brownell daughter of
John Brownel, deceased, OF Portsmouth, and
having gwen bonds for the faithful discharge
OF the trust, gives this public notice, that those
interested may govern themselves accordingly
JOHN II. COGGESHALL.
Portsmouth, Aug 26, 1917. Gw23.
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Confectionery, Cakes, Pies, DC.
At wuoLIssAI.E 4 RETAIL.

VIlE subscriber having connected the above
L business with his former, and has been to a
great expense in fitting up an apartment IN his
establishment for the purpose OF manufacturing
Confectionery, Cakes, Pies, &c., IN the best
style, is now prepared TO furnish store keepers,
Balls Parties, Hotels and Private lamilieS,with
any article in the above line, at wholesale and
retail on reasonable terms and AZ short notice.
Dec3 y. RIDER, ~, ThamcS-St
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For sale or TO Let.

"A THE Estate in Portsmouth, former
Isssm ly owned and occupied by David Ia.
!s-.aAA ker, deceased situated 81 miles from
Newport, and near the Union Factory, contain
ing Ii acres %! good land, two story dwelling
house, aud out buildings in good repair Also
a good orchard. For further particulars en-.
quire Of the subscriber.
SUSAN w. BAKER.
Portsmouth, Aug "A, 1917. Gw.2I.
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Valuable Real Estate
FOR SALE.

fEsNN Il firing from business, offers for
is; sale. that desirable estate in Pei,
sAA ham street, late the property OF
Alexander Murray, deceased. The house is
sufficiently capacious for the largest family,
and equally we'll calculated for a genteel
Boarding House, for which it was originally
designed, and has, as such, always been well
patronzed. Ii was built about eight years
since, Of the very best materials. IS well
finished, and has always been kept in perfect
repair. The rooms are large, high and well
arranged, and command most extensive
view Of the Ocean, harbor, Bay and surround
ing country, such as is not surpassed by any
others in Newport. On the premises is n
well Of excellent water, always found suffi-
ccnt, even in the dryest season Also, two
very large cisterns, choice fruit and orna-
mental trees, und every convenience for such
an establishment. The lot is % #. on Pei
ham ST., the same on Mill, and 1872 feet on
Corne street.
| The Furniture will be sold with it, If dc.
sired, and any reasonable amount can re.
main, secured by Mortgage, for term of
years.
If not sold by The 25lh of March next, the
business will be continued as heretofore.
For further information, terms, &c, apply,
on the premises.
MARGARET MURRAY.
Newport, Sept. |, lSI7. 6m23
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For sale or Lease.

p,n THE estate at the head of Mil
t<4AgNh, Street, known as the residence of the
Isss late Josiah G. Shaw, Esq. This es.
I-s1:2. tate needs no recommendation; its
location not exceeded by any in Newport. For
lurther information enquire Of
Aug. .l9-tfl JONATHAN BAILEY
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For Rent,

For Rent,
I&NpA TIE House in Pelham street.
I:.::My. formerly occupied by d. TiSdale
IsissETG the situation is one of the most de-
seszssx-2 Sirable in Newport for a summer
residence, The house will be rented with Fur
|nlture. For terms apply to
June II. DAVID c. COOK
The Pelham street House.
4vxsA THIS HOUSE situated in
1iWs11 Pelham street, formerly the resi-
sss dence of Capt. X. Gardiner, has
.kAsesxafA been prepared for the receptlonof
strangers; and will be opened for visitors on
the 1th Of May. The situation Is central and
airy; and every effort will be made to render
the house one Of accommodation & comfort.
April 30. SANFORD HORTON.
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Sept q
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General Agency Mt Washington.

rTNHIRTY THREE years experience clerk in Of
the principal ounting offices OF the Treasury CD
Auditors) has qualified the subscriber to undertake gen.
era agency business the OF the federal government
and the transaction Of business with the public depart
men, before Congress An intimate acquaintance with
all OF business in the several departments and bu
reaus knowledge of the laws, and the principles estab
hed by decisions the executive departments relation
transactions with which he has become familiar from long
experience the public SERVICE affords him and
facilities which, perhaps few others possess His attention
will be directed prosecution oil claims OF char
ncer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States Individual States, whether Tor lands money
pensions all kinds communication for half pay and boun
claims growing out OF contracts with the United
States; of titles and procuring patents Tor
lands; of duties, remission OF fines or foeitures
the other laws the prosecution OF claims
arising Of transactions connected with the Florida or
Mexican wars claims before any board OF commissioners
hereafter be formed the sale purchase OF real
estate and generally the transaction OF any and every
description OF business in which the services OF an agent
may be required. -
The subscriber extensively known in the city OF Wash
the civil officers OF the government 10 many ocers
army and navy, well us to members OF Con-
whom general reference is made The following
gentlemen selected, whom II necessary, particular
reference is requested wit: . - -
JAMES w McCULLoH First Comptroller OF the treasury
ALBION H. PARIS, Second do 49, TO-
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor OF the treasury, g
Gen. THOMAS 5. JEsUP, Quart Master General u >. A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBSON, Commssay General OF Subsistence
Gen. ROGER JONES' Adjutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster Goneral
Col JOSEPH c. TorTEN, Chief OF the Corps OF Engineers
Col JOHN j. ALERT, Chief OF Typographical Engineers
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THoMPsoN esq, Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office Iith street, opposite N E. corner Fullers Hotel
June 29-ly
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Anchor Iron fer tho Navy.

BUREAU OF CoNsTRuCTIoN. EQuIPMENT, AND REpAR
Navy Agents Office, Washington, b. c. Sept g. 1917.
SEALED PROPOSALS win be received this office UNI
~ al Thursday, the 9Th day OF October ensuing al
for furnishing and delivering the yard this
c iee rom expense the government twenty thousand
pounds OF Hat bar suitable for hackles for anchors
deVeed at the navyyard Washington, before the LIST
uay Oh January next much shorter time the
tractor can accomplish II; all Of which iron must be ham
ered from blooms into rough bars and wrought
cicatons that viii be furnished the contractor and can
DC seen previously upon application this office. The
foresaid IRON Is required be Of very best quality
all defects must be true ~ The sxes that
specon may be directed and in all respects 10 the
satisfaction of the Commandant of the said navy
yard it will be received Bond with two approved
ureiie in one half the estimated the contract
withheld from the Of each payment made as
collateral secnry for the due and faithful performance of
the which will account be paid until the
contract is complied with mall respects. After deductng
per centum be made by the United States
within thirty days after bills duly certified and approved
shall be presented to the navy agent.
Contracts and bonds to be executed within days after
they have been received by the person whose offer be
accepted, the bureau will consider itself liberty
offer the lowest responsible bidder Every offer
responsible persons the effect that he they
derake that the bidder or bidders WILL If his their bid be
accepted, into obligation within five days after
receipt of notice, with good and sufficient uretie fur
nish the iron proposed and proposal will be con-
sidered unless accompanied by such guaranty.
To be published twice week for iour weeks in the fol-
lowing papers, TO wit lnelgencer, Washington, ID q.
Hartford Times Hartford, Connectcut Journal OF Com
merce, Evening Post and Globe, at New York Pennsyl
vanian and Keystone, Philadelphia; Morning Post
Baltimore Enquirer, Richmond, Virginia.
WIN. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-10
"First Principles OF Chemistry -
BY BENJAMIN SILLIMAN, JR., M, A,

by BENJAMIN SILLJMAN Jk M. a,
Professor, in Yale College, Of Science applied to the dr
IN department Of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such amentable
deficiency OF textbooks in that of chemistry None OF
the textbooks upon this subject in seem 10 meet
the wants OF teachers and for past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted Tor colleges
and higher academies than of those that have hereto
fore been before the public To supply this want Profess
sor Slman has been induced to prepare an elementary
work. which, have hesitation in saying, calcna-
ted every respect fill this long existing deficiency The
weknown reputation OF the author is in itself sufficient
guaranty OF the merits of the work Every sheet has
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all respects complete possible
NThe work is printed in l2mo form of 492 pages, on
good paper handsomely bound and contains upwards OF
Two hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive OF the sub
ject.
Il have examined Slliman's First Principles of Chem
stry and consider decidedly the best elementary work
tlat science with which have met, containing large
amount of wel-arranged matter in a small space The
style is clear and concise, ii should be in textbook
and is easily comprehensive by the beginner work
admirably adapted the of schools and academies
and of all who commencing the study of chemistry
''HENRY S. PATTERSON, M. d.,
professor of Matea Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by f. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June 10.
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Timber for Repairs 10 Dry Dock.
NAVY AGENTS OFFICE,
pa1,nn Ap,,nsf 1917


Boston, August 81 1917.
PROPOSALS will be received the navy agents office
at Boston, until Wednesday, the 18th day OF September
next, IL O'Clock, for the following mber pieces
white oak (pasture) timber, 81 feet long, TO be straight
every way, and sufficiently large TO be worked to 20 inches
squaeper piece pieces white oak (pastnre) TIMBER
S feet long, be straight way and may curve the
other from IL 20 inches in their lengths, and must be
sufficiently large be worked y inches square-per
piece
This timber be free from shakes and big knots
be of the pey best quality, IN the most erenspe stgn
fcdti0n of The term be delivered free of expense to the
eminent, the Charlesown navy yard, before the
first day of April 1913 be subject such inspection
the commandant of said navy yard may direct appoint
and be every respect suitable in the opinion OF the
mandant for the purpose for which is intended, viz
pairing the dry dock gaesotherwise it will be rejected.
Should the fail deliver this timber, in whole
in part by the stipulated time if, when brought TO
the navy yard the whole apart thereof should be reject
ed, suitable timber will be procured from other
TO supply The deficiency and the contractor will be held
ponsibe for all excess, ii the contract price
Each offer must be accompanied by written guaranty
signed by responsible persons, to the effect
that he they undertake that the bidders WILL il his their
bid be accepted, into obligation within five days
after the bidder bidders shall have been notified of the
acceptance OF his their bids with good and sufficient
surees 10 furnish the timber proposed for.
Bonds with two ureties will be required in one third the
and payment be made in the usual way, when
the whole delivered upon the presentation of approved
bills.
JOSEPH HALL Navy Agent.
Sept. 4-lawt29S.
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Lenor's Hhart, near the Long Bridge

Lenors Hhdrf, near me Long bFmge
TINE subscriber would respectfully inform his patrons
and the public that he is receiving daily the above
article of various kinds and qualities (Which will make
his stock equal TO in the DstIc consisting OF
Butler Red Ash, Pine Knot, Broad Mountain, Clover Hill
suitable for cooking ranges, radiators CRATES furnaces c
have had at considerable expense, my yard panked,
and have erected commodious shed for the preservation
of the coal from the dust and weathcr and would
those persons who may obtain their stock of me in the fall
that in the quantity purchased should be found
sufficient for the season. Gas is the very frequently
only small advance will be made the price to supply
the deficiency
would request the citizens generally call before
king their purchases as am resolved 10 dispose OF the
article at reasonable rates.
N. b. Each load accompanied by the certificate of "A
sworn weigher.
Orders will be received the Butler Coal Office :" Mr.
>. b. Massoletti's Drug Store Pennsyyanla avenue,
opposite Coleman's Hotel or they may be left with Mr..
John +. Calan Drug Store corner of 7th and streets,
either oil whom w i'll receipt for j through the Post Of
ce or at the yard, l3l street, the Long Bridge
JOHN PETTIBONE.
Sept 6-2aw6w
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

will upon our books unlos
payment o. the subscription be in advance
subscribers by letter the hostage
which viii be paid by and al sk by ia
f'tf eff
The COUNTRY PAPER published weakly during tbs sss-
sions OF Congress and semi weekly during the
period less than will received on
terms propertonedto the above annual rates.
remittance
tons will be sufficient receipt therefor
notes Of specepay ing bank will be received 49,,
% POSrMASrERS authorized to act agents
sending DAILY subcbers with enclosed five sEM
WEEKLY subscribers, with ensosed WEEKLY sub
scbe with $40 enclosed will be entitled to Of the
edition as they furnish subscribers for, grads.
90 THE CoSsnssiosAL RrerrH viii be furnished them this
sa II fNeA' t'A
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GLASS NO. 2-WhUe YAK IWlOeT
65 pieces 60 feet long n by "a inches
5000 linear feet promiscuous lengths average not less
CLAssN 3.-Sheathing Copper and Nails.
1850 sheets 80 or. hot rolled sheathng copper
LOO lbs Ii inch copper sheathing nails
sound gb and free from splits shakes and bad knots
and must be well hewn the sides parallel the angles
NIT of being wrought the above dimensions free of sap
The copper is be the best hot rolled sheathng copper
the abovenamed navy.yards separately, according to its
number and be SO endorsed the price per cubic loot Tor
distinctly stated and the whole of each bid
rectiy added up and expressed in words
yards before the day of March next subject such
inspection at each place of delivery he chief of the bu-
reau shall direct and be satisfactory in all respects
In conformity with the provisions OF the law approved
August 10, 1916, each offer must be accompanied by "A
sons The that they undertake that the bidder
bidders will if his their bid be accepted enter into an
have been notified, by letter through the post office, OF the
acceptance of his their bids, with good and sufficient
sureties, TO furnish the materials proposed Tor.
That the may be enabled TO carry said law into
execution bidders are required to accompany their bids
Judge OF the district court or some responsible pubic Oil
Ger known 10 the Navy Department stating that the guar
anto to their bids responsible and able to meet
the requirements of the law of the failure Of the
bidders to enter into contract accordingly.
No bid will be considered which does not conform to
these rules in all respects and the bureau itself
the right offers OF any deutng bidder or CON
tractor
Bond and security will be required in onethrd the esti
mated amount of the contract and ten per cent In add
the security by bond will be deducted from each
bill paid, until the shall be cancelled, and ninety
per will be paid within thirty days alter the delivery
approval the bills Tor each delivery OF not less than
500 in amount.
BY order OF the Bureau of Yards and Docks
WIN. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
G5-To be published once week for four weeks in the
Union and National lnellgencer, Washington Argus,
New York Journal of Commerce, New York; Pennsyl-
vanian, Philadelphia; Sun, Baltimore Enquirer Rich
mond Va Beacon, Norfolk, Va Jeflesonlan, New Or
leans; Democrat, Pensacola; Standard Raleigh, N. c.
Georgian, Savannah Mercury, Chaeston, s. O. and one
copy paper containing this advertisement, with the
number of squares marked thereon, to be for
warded to this office with the bill for advertising
Aug. 4-la4w
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Clrcnlnr,

To officers of the United army commanding at ri-
ports the possession of the United States forces
WHENEVER duties imposed military contributions
w goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations OF March 81, lS Gas
modified by the order of June H. 1919 and shall appear
satisfaction that the said goods could be dis
posed OF at public auction for their prime cost shown by
the invoice you are authorized to suspend such sae with
the of the parties interested, until favorable
circumstances occur, provided you have believe
that, after reasonable delay the goods may be sold for
prime w. L.. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug. 10, 1917
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MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, Sc.--The Consi-
Nl tuition and Practice OF Courts Martial, and the Law
Of Evidence of such Courts, by Captain Simmons Royal
Artillery, 3D. edition, enlarged vol, London The Duties
of Judge Advocates, by Captain r. M. Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General VOL. London 1915. Notes on
Military Law and the Proceedings of Courts Martial, by
Capt. Griiihs Royal Artillery, vol, London Military
Law Authorities by Major W Hough, ! vol, Calcutta
The Practice and the Forms of Courts Martial and Courts
Of Enquiry, by Field OFFICER. vol, Dublin Practical
Remarks General Courts Martial, by Major Kennedy,
Judge Advocate General Of the Bombay Army, vol, Lon
don McAuhur the Prncp pies and Practice OF Courts
London. Treatise on Courts Martial, by Major Adye,
Deputy Judge Advocate, l vol London. Military Law,
Constitution Practice Courts Martial the Law of Mil
iiry Evidence, &c by Capt De Hart Of the United States
Artillery, vol, New York American Military Law and
the Practice OF Courts Martial by Lieut. OBrien, United
States Army, VOL, Philadelphia Macombs Practice OF
Courts Martial, vo New York. Proceedings OF Military
Court of Enquiry Generals Scott and Gaines, ! vol
Washington. Proceedings OF the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case by j. Fenmore Cooper, vol, New York
Military Msceany History of Military Punshments,
&c. by II. Marshall, Deputy Inspector General vol, Lon
don 1916 The Queens Negotiations and Orders for the
Army, vol, London. The Dispatches and General Or
ders Of the Duke OF Wellington, vol, London Marshall
Soldiers, vol London. Official Letters, Naval and
Military, oil the last War of Great Britain and the United
States vol.-and many others of the same classification
including also various Military and Naval Histories Bio
graphes and Memoirs Of which just imported by
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