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SUFFERING IRELAND.


The Christian Indies OF America are earnestly cal
i rnon bv their Irish sisters assist them i'll saving
alive in famine and its attendant pcsthenlal Diseases
Tho utterly destitute men, women and children OF God
snten Ireland In former tunes II was sald IN Ire
toud that the best potato IN the bowl was Tor the wi
dou the tnthcrlcss and the housclcss wandcrcr and
for the hungry the Irish cotter ever ready to share
his last But there Is not one to divide the dally
Yrcrspl-G he even has such is consumed at once and
he has nothing lett TO save the starving heighbors from
diving AT his door. ,
nj, our roads able bodied men scarcely clad, furnishing
with hunger with despair in their once cheerful faces
STAGGERING at their work, STRIVING to earn the meal
winch is keep life IN them to earn another-toopr pro-
baby having tasted no food since the day before On
that they could see the post nortcm examination
of hundreds who have died OF hunger ON the roads,
where they work almost TO the last gasp, that not
particle OF food is found IN their contracted somachs
oh that they could the fever and famine siickcn
family hu illcI together on their bundle OF damp straw
with one or more corpscs among them. which the sur
yivors have not strength to drag from beside them.
Oh that they could see the dead father, mother or
child living coinIcss aud hear the screams OF the sur
rivors around lhcn caused by sorrow but in the
agony Of hunger, they whose hands and hearts are
ever open TO compassion, would unite in mighty
effort 10 Ireland from such misery II you. dear
ndy into whose kind hands this may fall. would col
leci among friends and neighbors, sums, however
small and transmit them TO Benjamin II. Wardcr, No.
~ Vine street. Philadelphia, through whom they can
Ne RENTED TO any of the undersigned committee. such
aid will save many lives in country which the Lord,
in ripheoIs Judgment, has 50 severely stricken, ana
ous the blessing of them who are ready to perish to
return upon the heads OF the donors. The enormous
price OF Indian Meal and Provisions OF every sort puts
beyond the reach OF the poor TO buy, and those who
would gladly give to them from the same cause have
it not in their power
Fever and other deadly diseases have followed in the
train OF famine. and unless some extraordinary aldcan
be Obtained Ireland must soon become one vast lazar
house OF the diving and the dead.
Dunmanway, County OF Cork, Ireland, Dec rs,
1916
MARTHA d. cox,
KATHARINE A. cox,
HARRIET SliULDHAM,
ANNA MARIAGALBRAlTn,
ISABELLA SULLIVAN,
ELLEN IAGOE.
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Elsc Peek 4 spear
DRUG EST ABI,iSIi ENT.

-. BT NITNTTUN, n.
TINIlE subscl ber is constantly supplied with AMI Of
I icrs at Wholesale and retail, American, English,
French and India
DRUGS;
New Chemicals; Lecch-s. Surgical Instruments
Mineral Te,th AMI Dental articles Saline or Mincrai
Waters ; DagIcrrcotype articles Genuine Patent and
Soda Fountains and Syrnps; Brushes Perfumes Soaps
Inks Backing-. Fancy and Domestic articles Glass
Ware Dye Stuff Cnmphcue &c &c.
From the advantage OF receiving Mineral waters.
Camphenc, L"rches sc, periodically, purchasers Gun
rely upon their freshness.
Individuals wishing Trusscs, L"cchcs &c, will al.
ways ind person IN attendance to appiy them.
Medicines dispensed at all hours OF night.
2su THEO. A PECK
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Sl,S7l,ll3
Boston flnrkc:..Feb. /.
IReportel f,r tie Boston Comierl

IKeportel fDr the Boston Courierl
GRAIN. Dnty - per cent.
The result ol the steamers news has been very
large advance on the part oi receivers. with brisk de-
naad Tor expectation Some $1,000 bushels Conn.,
comprising two cargocs shipped Tor Liverpool, have
been lesnL AT W. = per bu-h"l the purchaser ma
wing the advantage oi lower late OF nciIht tina Is
now gong. cargo Rlppll,nuSck Corn sold tot :
nl-uc.. Dalsarc wanted 5ic, ut which some sales
have been made. \ cargo Eastern sold III 49,, per
busc slnce at 80 and held the close Sc per
buShel. The quotation in the English mail ct is IDS
quarter ol iSJ lbs, which. with Exchange per
cent, and Freight 22I, viii nett about 81 b per buehcl
OF 81 lbs. Oni English advices state that the demand
for Indian Com continued undated and the supply
hitherto has not been by any means adequate the
greatest part OF the crop IN tine Mediterranean seems
10 be going France anl prices have further advan-
ced. Tue belief was prevalent that government would
propose the immediate abolition oil the remaining du-
lies on grain which causes holders oi what remains in
bond TO demand somewhat higher prices. Looking
the diminished stocks and moderate crops IN the
North OF Europe, it would seem that high prices must
continue to rule tor months 10 come certainly until
some idea be formed 10 the probable result OF
mex harvest,
wool. Duty, 30 per ct.
There continues to be Il regular demand Tor the va
rious grades OF American Fleece and Pulled Wool
with slight advance III prices. The stock IN market
heavy but large lots which have been held
IN the country, will undoubtedly soon be brought t,
market From Liverpool annualrcport. received pei
liiberna, We extract the following; The supply has
been but moderate shipments III general OF this artl-
Gle from the United States have not been cmunera
tive and solely owing the want OF care and Judge
lent in the exporter Ii will ultimately become an
article OF vast importance 10 the States, and there L
no reason to prevent II paying tie merchant equoll
with other produce but the simple truth Is neither
judgement nor care has been used and qualities have
been mixed and fraud used in packing, that
prejudice has Justly existed against it proven
the BUYER giving the real value OF the article"
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1925 - mean ~ 1865 2JG,2o67
$50 ~ inches OF snow.

eraurc January fol
cfzg
s'q hit the
10 . tho up II tl ont w q
rnra nd
usual TIN sipnth
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Dic0,

In Georgia, on the i1h inst, DAVID J. DayroRru, in
the iorty-nnth year Of his age.
In Georgia, Mrs OLIVE BALLARD, eyed 10 years.
OF Consumption, on the 9th Dec. 1916. LoviyA,
wife OF Russe w Barto, of Iiinckcy, Medina CO., O.
Tried friends Ga shall we meet,
Where the spoilcr finds no prey,
Where lovely things and sweet
lass not away?
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r. JONES, Adj. General.
UNITED STATES ARMY.

RrcRrIrIyG SERvICE.-- Wanted for the United
States Army able bodcd men, between the ages OF
Is and 50 wears being above leet inches high, OF
good character and oi respectable standing among
their fellow citizens None need apply TO enter the
service but those who are determined to serve the
period OF their enlistment honestly and faithfully
. during the war with Mexico, or for the term u
five years.
Table Of established roies Of pay agrecaJly
10 cri8iiHg lars
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4florric0.

In Wcs,iord, on the 3st ult, BY the Rev John II
Woodward, Geo W. Pcttngill, OF Georgia. to Eliza
beth X. Morgan, OF w
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We copy the subjoined from the Boston Atlas.
The restitution and suffering among the labor
ing population oflreand, so briefly yet fee,ng'y
described in the address, are almost incredible
Would that these famishing sufferers could par
take of our abundance The urgent and elo-
quent appeal ofthc philanthrop'c Ladies OF ire,
land cannot fail to be responded to. We will
most checrfuly take charge of any donations
and transmit them TO Mr.. WARpER as directed
1t appears to us that charity could not be more
t,uclingly implorcd. Starving women nnc
children, and strong mes in despair ASK II
the name of Cop, for chari'g-the charity tina
"Droppch as the gentle rain from heaven
Irnon the place beneath
And blesses him that gicss and INN that takes
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Jan 10, n. 80
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EpDri. j. smith

EDOrs. -. Sfss.eil
" Az be consulted =, his residence on Cherry
" street, three doors west OF the Congregational
Church, at any time, wAcn Hot professionally en-
gagcd--.Il the tG!Sc USaHatgHS anil riie ritHperd-
tons OF certain kuigul~ of the LGacct and Calumet,
10 81" contrary notnWItt Standing, and he wishes his
friends and p1trou. To understand. that ne Is not III
the iea-t disappointed or discouraged On account OF
any oppgyifioH or even persecution he may receive
40 tuc Arnd~ OF old school Ply ~lcans-ui they know
their craft ! in danger Il s not strange that mon.
than three thuus1ud dollars worth of tcleCtc, AFRO
epllc and Magnetic medicine, which lac has deal:
out 10 uis numerous patients n lhls vicinity, m cs5
than iJur y'urs--curuE l!utitr uI cases gwen over
Toy the Medical faculty, A. wnoLy sHcmdol. 10y an
their "J.Iacie* should cAc!!e nrf ied,S ana cal.
tlUh their interest indignation. But let the guided
"a L. vince. True, tI"t have, n calling to their and
ui OpiaioAs. old iHcltOaai PREM !'ccs and prcju
dtccs excited and kept up IN The minds oi the people
by the iOlr cumming ana crd.f at swarm OF hungry
doctors whose bread and batter i in danger TAKEN
some t.roe Or IJur itreT patients from hn, IN rs
many years with no other apparent ti q, than 20
harry them to their guyrs hu. N case, have incy
been able to show te SrpeT0r,tg ct their treatment,
by curing patient winch hr could not.
To prove beyond AL controversy and 10 the entire
satisfaction of the Public, ,'l "Lat he has said
ahoye j. true, The Doctor oilers the following testl-
nuny OF II f.. iirbbcu, Esq, winch Will not he
doubted by any who know tim, as specimen OF
hundreds more which he might aidrce, were 1t ne
CERTIFICATE
This may certify tina, Do, Smith, ol Burlington
! VT has made very HpO taut cure upon one oi tho
members OF my ann!y-bcng an t!rer involving tina
whole ankle Jolul and neatly the Whole foot. when
had batiel the skill OF several eminent PLY -icans 10.
about iour years, during which time the Uicer con-
,lnucd TO increase aud spread. | am happy To say
That IN my opinion the cure would do honor 10 an,
Ply stefan or Surgeon. IL T. lUBBEl.L"
Faitax. Vt. AuL, 10 i6
: . \. b. Doctor Smith keeps constantly ON hand
Il large Stock or Eclectic la,rolepuc and Musncu,
Medicines. and most respectfully invites mvads ans
those who need, TO call. IN.
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METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER FOR JANUARY ls47.
BURLINGTON mile East of Lake Champan and it,

1917.
DIS 10 s / . s. R.lrMgrM Sun 9
u W rM I'M SIR Minch inch nchR Rise NJ Inches
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SPECIAL MOTTO T..

~ BJTTERTIELD SEQ. Have on hand
AZ. lew BASKETS ilerdslcch : Co's Champaign,
london Club do
Also few Eighth Cashs Pure Juice Port Wine,
Cog Brandy 80
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The "Washlngton city, snx,ngs Bank.

THE undersigned have established in this CITY an inst
ton, to be designated and styled The Washington CITY
savings Bank for the purpose of receiving such
money the profits of industry and economy or ega
may need ITS aid and investing the public stocks
or other safe securities, may from time time be
deemed expeden and thereby afford such persons the
twolod advantage OF security and profit. Guardians may
children, and fdesed the time of depose subject the
same to the control of such guardian or parent
Depostors shall have the right withdraw their deposcs
at any time, by giving weeks notice writing Of their
intention, and this notice be dispensed with
discretion of the undersigned, ority of them.
Interest at the rate of4 per cent per will be allow
ed on depostes for calendar month they be
tinued computing from the first day of the month succeed
small sums, will be estimated a fractional part of a
month or OF dollar; will any interest be allowed
less than dollar standing the credit of the depos-
itor No will be allowed where account has
not been continued with the bank three calendar months
All accruing interest shall be paid the first days May
and November in each year. unless the principal shall have
been Withdrawn between those periods.
Deposors be furnished with books, in which the de-
postes and payments will be entered
The deposors TO draw their money upon written checks
And for the faithful security and repayment of all
ties the undersigned have by good and sufficient bond
bound themselves and their assigns and their
property and will at all times hold the books and affairs
of the said bank open to the inspection of depostors
The Washington City Savings Bank situated on Penn
syvana avenue nearly opposite Coemans Hotel between
~ and 9th Streets whefe of the undersigned will be In
attendance through the day Those who NAV not
tended to upon application to either of the undersigned
his place OF residence.
LEWIS JOHNSON,
SrANISLAUS MURRAY
EDWARD SINIMS
JOHN PURDY.
LEWIS JOHNSON Treasurer
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United States and Foreign Agency mt Washington city

THE undersigned have associated for the purpose Of
acting business general agents. in the city of Wash
lngton, G., under the firm and style of RICHARD 5.
They will attend the purchase and sale of rea estate
generally in all part of the United States;
To the formation of companies here in Europe for
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts the United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government
United States for lands money before the executive de-
partments Congress;
To the obtaining remission of fines penalties and forfeit
ures, for alleged violation of the other laws
To the settlement of with the State, Treasury,
War, Navy, and Post OfieSDepartments;
To the prosecution of claims before boards OF
missioners existing hereafter TO be provided.
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge OF
business qualify the undersigned perform any of the
foregoing descriptions of business which may be con6ded
TO their An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government and
members of either house of Congress- renders particular
references unnecessary
Letters OF inquiry merely will be answered free OF charge
but in all communications addressed the firm must
be post paid
Charges will be reasonable
Office Twelfth street, between f. and streets.
RICHARD s. COKE,
ROGER @. WEIGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
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NEW YORK HOTEL,
No. 72l BROADWAY, New YORK,
u. II. .NOnuOt, PrOprfetOr.

FTIS hotel situate in the upper and fashionable part OF
Broadway has been enlarged now TO be the most
extensive that exists.
The convenience, beauty and saubriy Of its position
have heretofore caused its accommodations be
lied by permanent residents of the city, exclude the
travelling public from participating in its comforts.
Extensive additions have been made, however, with
vew set apart for transient visitors suites of parors and
bedrooms, be retained at all exclusively for them
Families from afar will now find the choicest accommo-
aons of this hotel constantly apart for them, and every
attention will be paid to render il as attractive 10 the tran
sen visitor it has proved TO those who residing In the
vcity New York. have constantly since It's first opening
honoed it with their selection, combining all the uxu
res of the best European hotels with the advantages of its
location Mar 26-2ln
- Window Shades, Cords, Frnges, Trimmings, &c.-S.
p. Franklin, Pennsylvania avenue, five doors west OF
Clagets corner between 9th and 10th streets offers
of Congress and others about their
homes choice well selected, and beautiful assortment OF
the above articles.
They will be sold low anything of the kind can be
purchased in the eastern cities, carefully packed and de-
livered, according to address, in the city
Feb l3-3aw2wf
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PATENT OFFICE, March 26, 1917
(NN the petition John Park and William $. Peck

~ of Wesunoreand, Oneida county, New York, praying
for the extension of patent granted said Park and Peck
for manufacturing cotton wadding for years from
the expiration of said patent which takes place the 10th
July, 1917,
1t ordered that the said petition be heard the Patent
Office the first Monday in June next, IL o'clock,
and all persons notified to appear and show cause If
any they have why said petition ought to be granted
Ordered also that this notice be published in the Union
and National Zeung Washington Pennsylvania, Key
Stone, and Times, Philadelphia; Globe, New York Her
aid and Sentinel, Providence and Post, Boston, a
week for three successive weeks previous the first Mon
day OF June next. EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner of Patents.
p S. Editors of the above papers will please copy and
send their bills to the Patent Office, with paper CON
tanning this notice. March 26-law3w
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PROPOSALS. FOR MAIL BAGS.

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
TN compliance with the 18th section of the of Congress
egalzing and making appropriations for the necessary
objects have been usually included in the general APP
preparation bills, without authority of law and to fix and
and offices of the government and for other purposes
approved 18th of August 1872 sealed proposals will be
ceived this department, until O'Clock, the Sd day
May next for furnishing for four years from the st day OF
July in such quantities, and such times, be
required and ordered for the mail SERVICE mail bags of the
following description, to wit
CANVASS MAIL BAGS.
Size No. l. (43 inches in length and 81 inches in crcum
feence to be made OF cotton canvass weighing Is
to the yard of 20 inches width the yarn the fabric
doubled and twisted, and fve-fod.
Size No q al inches in length and 48 inches in circum-
feencc to be made of cotton weighing 10
to the yard OF n inches width, and the cloth be
in every respect like that of the first size of bags
Size No g. (32 inches in length and 80 inches in circum-
feence) to be made of cotton canvass weighing 10
to the yard and the cloth be above described
These bags are to be made with sufficient number
of eyele holes, and provided with strong cord secure
their mouths and to be marked inside and outside thus
gu S. Mail"