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NEW AND MOST ExpEDIrIoUs LINE

To Piney Point and the other landings the Potomac,
and 10 persons icshing an agreeable excursion by the
Chesapeake bay to Baltimore.
= sSn--s,. THE public is hereby advised that on and
after Monday the 9th instant, the quick and
beautiful steamer POWHATAN will semi-weekly in
connection with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth OF Aqua creek Pney Point and Baltimore
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington nj or
Alexandria at ", Mondays and Thursdays,
rive at Aqua creek about IL where they take the
rior steamer Powhatan, arriving Pney Point between
and b, p IN. The Powhaan thence proceeds to Balti
more, where she arrives by 4, the next morning.
Returning, the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p m.
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast at
Piney Point and arrive at Aqua creek by IL, where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive at Aexan-
dra by Al and at Washington by p =
The Powhatan will take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac.
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandra and
Piney Point and return S3 oo
Passage to any other landings the Potomac be- q o
low Aqua creek oo
Passage between Washington Alexandria and
Baltimore, (ncluding meas,) with the privilege Oh q an
returning the next day Mt charge OF NJ only w
For further particulars apply Capt j. W. Rodgers, on
O- GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
June 30-3taw
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FLoRENCE,s NEW HOTEL,
No 400 Broad,cay, corner of Walker street. Ne,c Yo

No 400 Br0adcdy, Of VdLFer street, Neo York.
EUROPEAN STYLE.
THIS elegant Hotel is open for the reception OF
travellers. The proprietor solics vsi from those
whose business pleasure may call them the city OF
New York The Hotel is designed be conducted upon
the European SYSTEM and with the adoption OF all modern
Improvements.
Visitors ut all times procure apartments with with
out board Those who may wish to take their meals in
the Hotel do in private apartments of great beauty
the public Restaurant, saloon of elaborate and costly
magncence (probaby without equal on the continent
of America,) and upon economical terms.
The proprietor fatters himself that his house will be
found upon trial least equal any known establishment
in point of elegance, economy, and desirability.
The kitchen under the direction of American, French
and Italian cooks. JOHN FLORENCE, Jr.,
April 30-d3m Proprietor.
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Army Portfolio.

A SERIES Of views comprising sketch OF the encamp
"A OF the United States army under General lay
lor Corpus Christi heights OF Monterey from the Salto
road, looking towards the city from the valley OF
Satlo, from the base OF Palace HILL at Monterey
view ithe city Monterey, from housetop in the
main plaza and Monterey, seen from Independence
hill near the Bishops Palace; with the village OF C'uada-
lupe and Sierra Sia, Saddle Mountain, in the dis
lance. Skeched by Captain d. p. Whiting, 18th infantry,
U. s. A., and this day received for sale, at Staoners
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates, 81 -
June 49, VIM. FISCHER.
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General Agency ut Washington.

lTTNHIRTYTHREE years experience as a clerk in one of
the principal accounting offices of the Treasury cd
Auditor) has qualified the subscriber undertake gem
agency business the Of the federal
the Of any business with public depart
ment, before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all matters of business in the several departments
eaus, knowledge of the laws and the principles estab-
shed by decisions in the executive partmen relation
10 almost every subject connected with public
transactions, with which e has become familiar from long
experience in the public service, affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others possess His attention
will be directed To the of claims of char
acer, embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States whether for lands money
lies claims growing out of contracts with the United
States examination OF titles and ocurng for
lands OF dutles remission of fines foeitures
under the other laws the prosecution of claims
arising OF transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board of
hereafter 10 be formed the sale purchase OF real
estate and generally the transaction of any every
description of business in which the services of agent
may be required.
The subscriber is extensively known in the city Wash
ing, to the civil officers OF the government officers
both OF the army and navy, well members Con-
gentlemen selected to whom, if necessary, particular
reference is requested, to wit
JAMES w McCuILoH, First Comptroller ofthe Treasury.
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do do.
PETER HAeNER, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Gen. THOMAS s. JEsUP Quart. Master General u. s. A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBSON Commissary General ofSubsisence
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adjuant General.
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaster General
Col JOSEPH CT. TorrEN Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col. JOHN J. ALBERT, Chief of Topogmphica Engineers
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank.
JAMES THOMPSON, esq Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS
Office on !4h street, opposite N. E. Fullers Hotel
June 29-ly
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HARTwELL's WASHINGTON HOUSE,

Chesnu street above seventh door to the Masonic Hail.
PHILADELPHIA
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refurnshed
l. and the proprietor has spared insure
to his visitcrs every comfort and convenience. The
dining saloon for gentlemen, well the private or
nary for ladies' large and convenient The paros and
chambers capacious and fitted up in the modern
STYLE This house being in central position the propre
tor olcits continuance OF public favor pledgng himself
that effort his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords
N. B. bath house is attached to the hotel where
and cold baths canbe Ii ad at any hour.
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MOUNT 81. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md---The
lfl annual session ofsudes at this institution commences
on the 18th of August Students should il practicable,
before that date Board and tuition including the en-
classic and scientific also French, lodging,
washing, mending, and doctors fees, SlS2 per a,nu
Payments made seni-annually, in advance.
Music and dra wing extra charges-ench SW per an
mum also the Italian, German and Spanish languages
| each $l5 per annum.
studies requisites graduation, and system OF discipline
will be sent to any person applying for IT,
| JOHN MCCARTNEY, President.
| Juy I1--dtAI5
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SELECTION OF Leading Gases upon Commercial

"A Law, decided by the Supreme Court of the United
States with Notes and Illustrations By James p. Hol-
comb, author of Introducton TO Equity Jurisprudence
&c. l vol, 1917, New York.
Compendium of Mercantile Law. By John William
Smith volume, greatly enlarged from the third and last
London edition. by James p. Holcombe and VIM. Y.
Gholson. volume New York, lSt7.
Just published, and this day received for sale by
June e TAYLOR.
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ga FOR RENT the new and commodious house +
E:i5 street west now occupied by Thos. Richie, esq.
ELL is in healthy and beautiful location, and has adj
yanges by few places of residence Washing
ton furnace which the whole house, bath room,
kitchen range, &c. Possession given the 10Th of this
MONTH
For terms inquire of VIM. A. GoRpoS, QuaItemaser
Generals Office, Wax Department
July 9-3mwu,
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OItESCOTTS History Of the Conquest OF Peru, In
volumes, octave, just published, and this day
cevedFor sale by f. TAYLOR for circulation Ito sub
seribers only from the Wayery Circulating Library,
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MARSEILLES LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TIME aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
l. from New York ON the LIST, and from Marseies on
the 10th of each month, as follows:
Ship Prince de Jonvile, (new) Capt w. w. Laurence,
Oct. l, 1876.
Ship Arcole, (new,) Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov. i,
.846.
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Dec. 1, 1916
Ship Nebraska, (new) Captain james Watson, Jan. 1,
1871.
Ship So, Feb. l, lS47.
MARsEILLEs.
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new,) Capt W. W. Laurence
Dec. 10, 1916.
Ship Acoe, (new) Capt. w. R. Hoodless, jan TO- 1917
Ship Gaston Capt James Anthony, Feb. 10, lSl7.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson, March TO-
1917.
Ship -, -, April 10, 1917.
These vessels all OF the first class and commanded by
OF experience Their accommodations passengers
unsurpassed for comfort and convenience Goods sent
the agents will be forwarded free all other expenses
than those actually paid
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN 81 PHELPS,
lob Front street; to
BOYD HINCKEN, agents,
No. g. Tontine buildings, of Wall and Water
streets, New York.
Sept. Is
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Uewarei

If G. Benz Smith be not written with pen on the bot
tom OF the box all "sugar-coated" pills counterfeit
Principal office l79 Greenwich street, large brick block
New York. Price rs cents box.
NOV 5-6m
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nt.
WE Both session will open the LIST Monday In No
vember next, to continue four months, under the d-
rection OF the following faculty, viz;
Benz w. Dudley, NJ d. Professor of the Principles and
Practice Of Surgery.
Thomas d Mitchell, NJ d. Professor Of Ma,eria Medica
and Therapeutics
Robt Peter M d., Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
James M Bush, M. d. Professor of Special and Surgical
Anatomy.
L. M Lawson, M. D., Professor of General and Pathoo
gica Anatomy and Physiology
Sam Amman, NJ d. Professor of Obstetrics and the Dis
eases of Women and Children.
Elisha Bartlett M. d. Professor Of Theory and Practice
of Medicine.
E. l.. Dudley, M. D., Demonstrators of Anatomy.
The of fun course is hundred and five dollars
invariably in advance in notes of good and solvent banks
Of the States whence the pupils come. The naturalization
and Library ticket $9 par money The dissectng ticket
gratis to the candidates for graduation Boarding and
lodging, including lights, at from $2 to SO per week.
ROBT. PETER, M. d. Dean OF the Faculty
LEXINGTON. KY. July l.. lSi7-cp9t
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DOARDING.-MRS. THOMSON, corner of 9th and IL
ID Streets will have vacated the LIST July pleasant front
the second floor which she will be happy have
filled with family. two single gentlemen.
June lS-law3w*
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EnuauIer White Sulphur Springs.

sAA THIS establishment avoraby known for the
EJ tive qualities OF its and the elegance and
I'LL comfort of its accommodation, will be opened for
the reception OF visitors the LIST June II is situated 80
miles Alexandria, 30 miles from Fredericksburg and
miles of the Blue Ridge, in of the healthy
and delightful climates of Virginia. The direction and
manng cement will be the heretofore and the
attention paid the accommodation and comfort OF their
guests. We have abundant supply Of ice.
The season. commencing the LIST of June, will end the lt
of October embracing months.
Lovers ofAlusic will find the band unsurpassed.
Board $40 per week. 50 per week for weeks, $50 per
month"; $50 for the season.
For more day 81 so per day. so cents for sim
gle meal % for lodging children under IL years oil
age servants half price horses 90 cents per day. per
week So So per month vs..
Tri-weekly stages will from Washington until LIST oil
July, after that time daily. - -
the LEI of July previous which conyeyances will be fur
nished on accommodating terms ..x ...
May lI-lawtlsA Until DANL WARD
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NEW GOODS.-Thls day received
lN pieces rich black gros de Rhine, for

NEW GOODS.-This day received
IN pieces rich black gos de Rhine for vesees, man.
ties, &c.
20 pieces rich black silk laces and frnges
70 I" rich dress silks, newest styles
30 French musins and lawns
Is handsome gnghams
10 linen lustres
10 " super undressed Irish linens
super pillow-case sheeting
5 linen sheetng, (ful width)
furniture dimy, (srped and plain)
SO toweing from l2a cents up
% satin dainask table cloths
Is dozen 6 napkins
10 g fruit Doyleys
5 pieces damask table diapers
IS colored linen and cotton table
35 cloth table and piano
Is Houghs patent skirts
Also complete assortment of mourning goods such as
bombaznes alpacas moussene de LANES, bcreges, gng
hams lawns cacoes love wells and handkerchief grapes
&c., Ncto all of which invite particular attention, as
we are determined to offer great inducements
June I2-- p. III. HOOE & co.
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SCHOoL ROCKS Of every kind used In the District
~ OF Columbia neighbohood, selected with great
so as TO obtain the best editions, and the substantial
bindings full supply constantly kept hand by the
subscriber, purchased wholly for cash. and sold the
same terms, at extreme low prices in every
June | +. TAYLOR.
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NATIONAL LIME KILNs

Corner of Twenty.frst street and NeW York Avenue.
EFT all the people take notice, that the undersigned has
IL purchased the betorenamed lime kilns, and is and
always will be prepared furnish the best ime the
shortest notice. the cheapest rates for cash short credits
Cacined plaster and cement of first quality always on
hand. GEO. w. HARhNESS.
Nav 26-eo3tX 1aw4w
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r AND FOR sALE.-IaO acres of land fronting on I'll

AND FOR sALE.-IaO acres OF land fronting on the
/ 4 Rockville turnpike within mile oil the George
town corpontion line and north OF land oil Mr. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites Tor building well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together, or divided
to suit purchasers. III -,
l and which will be divided, if necessary, into parts
Also 10 acres of excellent land adjoining Tennay Town.
and Immediately north of Mrs. Syless farm, well wateed
The above lands convenient to the markets OF
the cy and Georgetown and in order close the sale of
them they will be disposed of very reduced prices, and
on accommodating Andy either to Richard Smith,
or to Charles j. Nourse pct 3-lawu
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<1HAMBERs's Information for the People, reprint
- ed from the English copy. few copies Just received
by f, TAYLOR, July n
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DENTAL SURGERY

By @. II. VAN PATTEN, M. ID.
Permanent office and residence door Todd's Hat
Store, Browns Hotel.
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&Td FOA RENT, large and convenient three STORY
EJ brick house, with back building ali in complete or
~ der whnarbe map,els, and large double lot, with
A. Dowson, esq, the north Capitol gate Inquire of
- j. r. PEPPER
April 29-3tawtfTf For The heirs
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I'M FOR sALE-A two-story brick rough cast house
E,J pleasantly situated on New York avenue in fun
view OF the Potomac, between nth and 18th Streets
itcontans eight iolns and dry and convenient cellar
with good yard IN front and back and is well suited 10
accommodate geniee family. 1t is within one minute s
walk OF the War and Navy Departments.
Also number 10, in square 10, eligbly situated on II
street, near Cen Eaons in the First Ward, containing
0,l99 square feet
Two lots numbered and in square 1884, situated on the
corner OF lzh street and Pennsylvania avenue east of the
Capitol, containing "a, ll6 feet
The terms ofthe above will be moderate and made to
suit persons in moderate circumstances.
For particulars apply to CHARLES DE SEEDING, .
March 6-2awu No. III Todds Buildings, Penn avenue.
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Through tickets Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old PoIn,
Comfort, Sc, via. Richmond ind Port WalthaIl.
Whole fare, So SO only.
NEW DAILY EXPRESS LINE
- IE

- GH ssp5aEa
Trough by Mail Train from Washington, via Alex
andria, to Fredericksburg, Richmond, md Peters
bury, Virginia.
THE undersigned, having made the necessary arrange
i ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places, prepared, under
the and style OF ROGERS, DARRACOTT IL AL
LEM receive every description of light goods and for
ward the Gas above stately reasonable terms
We trust, by giving personal attention the bust
ness, meet with encouragement and friends
nothing shall be wanting part afford satisiac-
ton.
All light articles, such parcels and packages which
may be consigned care, will be delivered free
age; and merchandise other articles which may be
heavy for the mail train, will have particular care by
the freight train.
j. w. ROGERS Master Steamer Powhatan
b. f. DARRACOTT Train captain, R. f. ~ p R. r.
WILLIAM IL ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond, Va, May !, lS37-May diff
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BACON COLLEGE.

TJNHS fourishing institution located IIarrolsburg
Ky, Zone of the most moral and delightful villages in
America, long and Justly celebrated for mineral waters
in the full tide of successful operation under the fol-
lowing faculty, Wis F
JAMES SmANNoN President and Professor of Bellies Let
tres and of Moral, Intellectual, and Political Science
SAMUEL HATCH, Professor of Natural Philosophy, Chem
istry, and Geology. 4tlt
H. II. WHITE, Professor of Mathematics and Civil Engi-
neerng.
G.. II. MATTHEWS, Professor of Ancient Languages.
T.. AsKEw, Principal of the Preparatory department.
DIR. q. ID. RUNYAN, Bursar
1t is confidently believed that college in the Of
fcrs advantages for obtaining thorough educa
ton the reasonable
The session of months will commence on the
first Monday in September which day is desirable
that every student Iould be at his post.
Extra classes be instructed, ii necessary in Hebrew
French, and Italian
Tuition in college proper $40 for the college year Board
in good families (inclndng washing and lghs) be
had at from So to 81 rs per week.
JAMES SHANNON, President.
HARRopsBURa KY.-]uly S-law6wcp
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DRUFFS Map OF the Valley OF Mexico-A new and
ID correct map the valley of Mexico and the surround
ing mountains including map OF the route between sea
Cruz Avarado, and Puebla drawn by j. cfoluSporousn
rt is this day received for sale ationers Hail. Penn
sylvana avenue doors east OF l2 street;
cents. Wn' ri'o'i1ie'
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.smnli Books on G, eat Subjects, >,

lust reprinted from the English editions, and for sale
y by F. TAYLOR.
Small Books on Great Subjects--No. l, Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience No 2, On the
connexon between Physiology and Intellectual Science
No g. On Mans power himself prevent control
Insanity No. A. An Introduction to Practical Organic Chem
istry No g. brief view of Greek Philosophy, up the
age of Percles; No g. brief View of Greek Philosophy
from the age OF Socrates the coming of Christ No T.
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
No g. An Exposition Vulgar and Common Errors ada pt-
ed TO the year of Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
Redivivus, Wilhom Kihand, MD No g. An introduction
Vegetable Physiology, with reference the Works
Candolle Lindsey, he; No. TO- On the principles OF
Criminal Laws No III, Christian Sects in the nineteenth
Century Each in IL pa per cover price 25 cents
The series will be continued.
These little volumes among the abest and soundest
disquistons topics connected with morals religion
that has been good fortune peruse. They epi-t
omies division and piety.-New Orleans Bee.
Through tickets Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point
Comfort, &C., via. Richmond and Port WalthaII.
Whole fare, So SD only.
THE public advised that through tickets continue to
be given board the Potomac steamboat to the above
places the low of five dollars and fifty cents only in
Guiding meals on the James river boat.
Passengers leaving Washington at 8, q. m Alexan-
dria at % a. M, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays,
reach Richmond at o. p. m Tin time its beautiful
scenery) where they LODGE and the morning go by
the Richmond and Petersbugh railroad and Port Wahal
steamboat line to Norfolk, which placethey reach by p
For further Information, apply TO Captain J. W. Rod
gers, on board the Potomac steamboat, tot
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent
June 2-3taw6w
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lIeSant md Extensive Property for Sale.
IA III late residence of Mr. Armied, Prince street,
x IN Alexandria. The house is brick built of the best
materials handsomely finished, and we-arranged for
ot ana convenience; contains fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the centre.
range of wood and washhouses ground
two bathing and two dressing On the opposite
wing fine greenhouses and in the brick twostory
double house for
The owergadens extend from Patrick to Henry street.
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
is considered, by many the handsomes and de-
srable residence in the District.
1t will be sold low and accommodating TERMS APP
pilcatlon TO VIM. D. MUTT,
Sept. 2,-u At the Treasury Department.
WASHINGTON Hall For Rent.-Washington Hall is
w situated on the southwest of Pennsylvania
avenue and 9th street, Washington city, nearly opposite
Coemans Hotel, commanding fine view, and is
the most conspicuous buildings in the Metropolis 1t is
now nearly finished and offered for rent in whole or in
part Its dimensions areength 80 feet width 81 feet
Jour stories high with basement well suited for refec-
tory bowling saloon. The pavements vauted, and
the whole building finished in the best manner.
The ground story is suitable for extensive clothing
tablsment grocery, exchange broker, bank In all
spects the very centre of business
The above intended for exhibitions other pub
lie purposes.
the Hall is rented disposed Of by the fall of the
year, Will be put at auction and rented to the highest
bidder.
subscriber. ROBERT KEYWORTH,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city
The Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Ledger, and New York
Herald will insert the above notice week for three
weeks and send their accounts to the subscriber.
May 4-IaSw
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HUNTINGTON, Ia, June 81, 1916.

~
DEAR sIR am most out of your ndian vegetable sugar
coated pills. and find them selling fast that think you
had better send two gross immediately Ley give
such general satisfaction that people at least twenty
miles for them; and il is generally known am agent for
them would be very sorry to get out
Yours respectfully,
SAML MOORE & co.
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DOARDiNG.-LV CLEMENTS having taken the house
ID formerly occupied by COL Norhrup, is now ready TO
accommodate borders The house is pleasantly situated
between 18th and lIh Streets four doors west OF
the Union office. May Is