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COMMISSIONER bERNARD's OFFICE,
Petersburg, December "a, 1917.

Petersburg, December Fl, 1917.
WALTER Evans and others :, cn,,...
|JosEPH CocKKRIEIE and others)
|T)Y decree OF the Circuit Superior curt of Law
Id and Chancey for the of Petersburg Virginia,
red in above November erm lS47, the
ie rsigned the commissioners Of the d
eced inquire and ascertain who were the kindred OF
ELIZA Amanda Evans deceased, the part OF her father
ALEXANDER Evans, deceased late Petersburg at the time
her DEATH viz the 9Th OF October lS43 and who are the
parties representing such kindred and as such entitled
portion of the real estate of which said Alexander Evans
died seised The kindred referred consist of the brothers
and sisters of said Alexander Evans, deceased, and tei
Representatives is represented that the said xandeI
had four sisters oil the whole blood, viz Mary who
said have married Joseph Harper and oved 10
THE State OF Tennessee where II Is SAID that she and mel
husband both died many ago is said she lett
George Harper but that he is believed 10 have been dead
many years without issue and 2 Nancy, whose
children known. B. Sally, who is said to have died
thirty years ago in the State of Kentucky interstate,
unmarried and without issue. A. Ellen, who is said to
have been twice married. first to John Hummer, and after
ards to Samuel Walker Iii said that she died childess
md her last husband is also dead The said Alexander
Swans had and brother of the hall blood in
respect whom inquiry is necessary The undersigned
desires that any person who may be able TO give niorna-
respecting Mary Evans, who married Harper or her
husband son. Sally Evans, and Ellen Evans either oil
her husbands, either of them, will communicate the
ame TO him Petersburg Virginia, by the LIST day OF
Apr 1913 and if any OF these parties be living he desires
that they other will communicate the fact 10 him
by the time, that he may comply with the order OF
he Court d. NJ BERNARD,
Dec 2S-2amtAprill Commissioner
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In TAGNIFICENT PIANO.-The subscriber has received
|Nl for SALE of the splendid pianos offered
this city. ia from the celebrated manufacturer Ge-
|bauh OF konigsberg, and is of his best full grand
pianos The is of rosewood OF the highest finish
|ichly carved, and with solid wood carved legs Thus
instrument combines throughout with the Creates
strength, having Evards action, and several othe
important Improvements contained in any other pianos
the country The tone exceedingly rich, and may be
elected by touches ght enough for the delicate lady,
Fingers Much nit ht be said Its superior quail
but the subscriber will leave the instrument sound
praise respectfully inviting and professors
# music call and try Staoners Hall, door te
|Fulers Hotel VIM. FISCHER.
Feb 7-3laNSw
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reinforcement Of the Land Sales In the polls
Fort Wayne, and WInamac districts In tho State Of

NOTICE hereby given, that the sales Of the lands in
IN the MIAMI cEssovs, INDIANA, ordered by procama-
the President ofthe United Saes dated the twenty
fifth day of May ls7 to be held at the land office at Ind
Office Fort Wayne the 10Th September, 1877 and al
the land office at Winamac the 9th September lS47
Monday, the twentieth day of December lS47.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington hi.
bred and forty-seven
BY order OF the President,
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
July 3-lawtd
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friends and the travelling public that they will open teI
NEW HOTEL the Of PENIS ioania and 18Th
street. on before the LIST of December This house has
been erected great expense and under the personal
pe,intendence of the subscribers therefore they attei
shem selves that all the requisites OF strae hotel will be
ound their establishment The furniture is al lenrely
new and expense has been spared obtain that which
lis elegant and comfortable.
The situation of the house is considered eligible
lhan their late stand the OF lh street and Penn
yvana avenue vacuted by the subscribers last Noveu
sbcr) being the Capitol and than.f .e min
autes walk to the Presidents House and the public depart
3nicnts.
To our old friends and guests tender sincere
hanks for their patronage heretofore bestowed, and
them that they will find cordial welcome their
house, and trouble will be spared render them
comfortable their own tiresides.
To future friends and guests offer n good houst
land all the inducements " as Aforesaid and beg their
.ronage.
Porters will be in attendance the and steamboats,
on their arrival, with the badge of Fuler's Hotel
No charge for Conveying baggage.
Nov 5-dtt Il. n. E. H. FULLER.
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DUFF GREEN AND BEN. Il. GREEN,
.3N0rneNg and eilOrS-ak- Lag.

ONce on r street, near the Treasury Department.
WILL give prompt attention claims before any fle
w departments of the government or before Congress
and also the of the District and in the SUI
preme Court of the United States
Address Green IL Green, Washington city, postage paid
Nov. lS--u
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All persons who were. tho passage of the of LIST
March let7 in possession by actual occupancy, oany
horton of the lands embraced this
lander authority OF lease written permit from the Score
ay War; the purpose OF mining thereon, and all per
os who shall be in possession by actual occupancy of a
mine or mines actually discovered before the LIST March,
s as set forth in the OF LIST March, ls7 above mon
oned authorized to enter and purchase the same al
by that act, and less at any time before the
ay fixed for the OF the sale those
con pance with those terms tho Register and Receiver
of the Land Office subject to an appeal to the Secretary OF
he Treasury and all entitled to the right OF pre-
emPuon to any OF the agricultural lands embraced IN this
required oeHabish the same TO the salts
faction OF the Register and and make payment
hsfeior g soon a, after seeing this noiet and be
ofe me Gay AppoIned for the of the pub
PIC sale o. the lands embracing ed othe wise
such ptbn claim will s. forfeited. q ,3aoo9 \
The csrihcsn of the msnssal agent at SAUL Sle Marie
PERSONS hoaing under oAsss permits kesS In N
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hi oTICE-Thc nnders,gncd respectfulIy give. mo

|NJOTICE.--The undersigned respectfully gives no.
lN tce, that having been associated in the practice OF
1.-The law with the late Clement Cox esq, for months be-
fore his desease, he will proceed with the unfinished bust
ness in his hands, and will have therein il shall be
cessary the of experienced counsel The
undersigned further offers his professional services the
public generally and promises tue most prompt attention
Ito Whatever business he may be intrnsted WITH
WALTER s. COX, Auoney-atLaw.
Ian 3I-3aw2w
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upaney of mine mines, have paid up the per-
lcsnnrn OF required by The act shove mentioned will
|be conclusive on that point
Persons occupying under leases permits viii not be
pemilted reinquish their rights under that occupancy
band squaters and where any such leases or
s may expire before the day OF sale the rights granted
the holders thereof will be regarded reserv1g the
covered thereby from entry under any other rabt ill the
iay Of sale, when they will be offered public sale as min
4 RAJ lands .... r-.....l
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A U0USTUs FIBCHER, Attorney and Counsellor a,
"A Law Austin, Travis county, Texas, will attend faith
fully and promptly any business connected with his pro-
fession in this ey, and tbs adjoining counties, He vii
also attend any business in the land office, such p
curing patents perfectng titles, &c. Letters be psi5
TO procure attention.
RFFERKsCrs.
Hon. j. p Henderson, San Augustin
Hon. Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt Galveston
j. ID. Groesbeck, Houston.
Dolhonde ~ Groesbeck. New Orleans Jan II
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The Museum of Fashion, Fancy, and Curiosity.
THE subscriber invites all those i'll of rich and beau
it'll articles in his line, call al his old estabs
ore where they will be find something TO please
chem, aUtiquaraus in particular.
His of watches OF the choicest kind those mos
Recommended from the mandatory Of Joseph Johnson
rs Church street. Liverpool together with many others OF
ike celebrity
The ewelry consists of London and Paris manufacture
~ well home fashion and tancys All articles in hi'
inc which very numerous, Will he sold at New lork
and Baltimore prices. -
Dec 81 ROBERT hey WOhIH.
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lN w. G. Simms History of the Mexican War, its origin,
and detailed account Of It's victories by Edward Mans
field Estes's Defence of Slavery, exists in the United
States Ernest Clemenceau British Philanthropy Illus
rated, tale OF Guadeloupe in 1893 translated from the
French of Soue by lady of Charleston Appetons Lii
brary Manual catalogue rasonne Of twelve thousand OF
the most important works in every department OF knowl
Edge; Agnes Strckands Lives OF the Queens of England,
eleventh volume; Lille of Henry the Fourth by G. p. r.
James; Tue Prose Writer'S of Germany, translated by
Hedge; Stevenss History of Georgia. volume Military
and Civil Life of General Hull, prepared from his manu-
SCRIPTS together with the History of the Campaign of 1872
and the surrender of Detroit, by his grandson volume
The Conquest of California and New Mexico in 1876 S47
by j. NJ Cuts Our Army at Monterey, by I b. Thorpe
Ida Norman Trials and their Uses, by Mrs Lincoln
Phelps. Just received by
r. February 10 +. TAYLOR. |
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Notice 10 Claimants.

|TUCKER & ADDISON, General Agents, office on Cd
street, (Coenans Buildings four doors north of Penn
|sylyana avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have associate
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims of all kind
before Congress- and the several departments of the gene
government
All COMMUNICATIONS (post paid) addressed to the abo,,
shall receive prompt attention. Reference is made Ii,
gentlemen,
Hon Geo NJ Dallas, Vice President Of the United States
Hon John Mclean Supreme Court Of the United States
lon Robert ]. Walker Secretary Of the Treasury.
Hon Jno. Y Mason, Secretary OF the Navy.
Hon Il. Nj. L. Hunter, United Suites Senate
element Cox, esq., Georgetown, ID. G.
Jno +. Add, -on, attorney al,w viii continue to Civ.
personal attention business before the several courts
The District of Columbia, and the adjoining counties Of
Maryland and Virginia July bly,
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Il OR SALE Oh HEkT.-Two houses on 9th, botwoen
and streets north large two-story now brick,
with cellar and back buildings pump Of excellent water
in the yard, and large side lot attached The other
frame, two stories high, with back building, containing
sight rooms p For TERMS apply TO z. JONES'
Nav Ia--trlf g. lIntl Ann ...t
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DOARDING-Mrs THOMSON, corner of 9th and II streets
- has pleasant the second hoor-one from
roomwhich she will be happy have occupied by per
iuanent arders. Feb. 3-3*
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POLK, on Pennsylvania avenue
ID door from Jackson Hail. has several pleasant
rooms unoccuped. She would be pleased 10 accommo
date entire of members. She furnish their
with board, thirteen bed rooms, with spacious dining room
aud parlor. Charges reasonable and satisfactory.
Jan
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HOUSTON d ALLEN,
Councillors and ATTORNEYS at Lac,

GALVESTON, TEXAS,
Win practice in the State and Federal Courts.
SAM HOUSTON. EBENEZER ALLEN.
rch Iv
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DTa. 3ANNING'S BODY BRACE.-Thousands of per
IL afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia, con
paon and various degrees of local general debility
been relieved by this instrument 1t is particularly
idapted numerous ailments prevalent at the south, te
pinal weakness, distortions, tendency OF the body Il
OUNCE droop, both in children and adults BY restor
ng the form erect posture, ii enarges the chest SC
The subject brealhes feer and easier, and thus many
OF the chest with attendant affections OF tn,
and lungs, couneracted, and full play gwen to
he organs of respiration .
The brace may be had in this city by applying to Mrs
baldwin, who will be in attendance at all times over the
tore of Mr. Peter Benner tailor, doors below AZ street
IN the north side of Pennsylvania avenue. A gentleman
will aid in adapting TO those who may call Tor the puT
pose. 49,
Applications for single braces from distance, as also
for patent rights may Likewise be directed to Dr. Banning
,ice, a37h Broadway, New York
Dr. Banning can refer, if desired, to Of the nos
professors OF medical and sugcsl science in the
United States, well numerous distinguished ladies
md gentlemen in this city and other parts Of the country.
Oct l5-iy
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NEW MUSIC.-Just received the following music
~ at the old established next door Fuliers
HOTEL which will be sold one-louh less than half price
VIM. FISCHER.
Fading Flowers Music by Z. Horn.
Jenny Linds song of Home.
IT'S sweet night BY Massett.
The dying girls farewell. BY Barrus.
Sleep gentle Mary. BY w. J. Lemon.
Plantation Melodies BY Winnemore.
History of the World By A. Clapp.
La Belle Savoyarde Polka BY Blessner.
Camilla Waltz. BY Richardson
Pictures of Life waltzes BY Strauss.
ELAN Waltz. By Brcher
Cymbeline Waltz, BY l. Strach
La Calora Waltz. BY N. II. Brown.
The Cricket Waltz. BY Granger.
Every country has its charms, wazes.
Excelsior Waltz. BY J. Munck.
The Weston Gaopade. By kleber.
The Wood Castle Galop. BY A. Schad
Railroad Galop BY Gung
Danzas Cubanas. BY F. Rocca.
Verdi's Quick Step. BY G. L. White.
Reeds collection for the guitar.
The Battie Of Buena Vista descriptive fantasia for the
,iano. Inscribed 10 Gen H. Taylor, by c. Grobe. copy
If this music ought TO be upon every piano in the county
Feb S-3ta2w .HI
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Mutual Liz Insurance Company OF New York,
No. Sc, WALL STREET.
CTATEMENT Of the condition of this company on the
Number of policies issued TO LIST of Aug, 1917, $50
Do do since LIST do 1892
1otal number of policies issued 4lsi
Gross amount receipts LIST of Aug 1871 S6i7 2ss ri
Do received last three months $500 25
Total receipts sesaa6o 3
Amt invest and cash on hand st Aug 1884, s4s2 Sa5 2
Total amount invested and cash hand, S47o,s5o Is
Bonds and mortgages real estate in the cities
OF New York aud Brooklyn, valued double
the amour. loaned thereon sSsl.7s7 10
civ OF New York l2o575 10
Depose in Bank OF New York 1856 g.
Cash on hand and in hands of agents 5000 81
sFo,s5O Is
Deduct losses not yet presented for payment, 1000 on
Nett accumulated fund s4is.s5o 10
Morris Robinson, Alfred Pell
VIM, J. Hysop, David Golden.
Frederick 5. Winston, Rufus L. L lotd,'''
c. w. Faber, William Belts
Mortimer Livingston. Joseph Blunt,
Theodore Sedgwick, Isaac 6. Pearson,
Stacy b. Collins, William Bafnewall,
John H. Swift, William MooIe,
Joseph Is. Collins, Lebedee Cook,
James s. Wadsworth, Jonathan Miller,
Henry W. Hubbel, ID. A. Constock.
Gouverneur M Wilkins, Robert Schuyler,
John " L. Pruyn, Amos Perry
Frederick Whitllesey, Joseph Tuckernan,
Charles Ely, Moses FL. Grlnne
John G. Cruger, VIM. J. Bunker,
Walter Joy, Eugene Dutilh
NJ ROBINSON, President
SAMUEL HANNAY Secretary,
CHARLES DE SEEDING, No IL, Todds Buildings
Penn. avenue, agent
w. p JOHNSTON, NJ. D., 7h street, opposite city post
!oiiice, Physician.
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles and operations
lof the company may be obtained application the
gents office.
Nov. I2-2awtf
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HENRY .JANNEY.

Eighth sfrea near the dsaerai Post Office.
n II L subscriber having enlarged his premises, and
doubled his force, determined to give even greater
satisfaction than heretofore in the manufacture Of his
Beautiful, Substantial, and Comfortable Boots.
would say those wishing be speedily supplied with
he above and desirable article that they would do
ye TO have their measures recorded my books Those
wish readymade work will find tue best stock in the
Dstric on my shelves, excepting the nmitabe patent
Congress Boo together with every variety (or ladies'
gentlemen and chdren) Of Waterproof and Cork-soe
|boo,s and shoes.
Mo,o.-Sma profits, quick sales, and cash the coun
Ter. ii. JANNEY.
Oct 4--eosat If lint Nat Wing, & Marlboro Caz, =
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arJNHE Married WOman's Private Medical Companion
by DR.. A. M. Mauriceau. professor of diseases o.
women 3D. edition, lSmo PIP 2oO; price 81 20OJ cQp'e
sold IN three n'onths.
The great demand for this most important work (o
(which thousands sod) has compelled the issue Of
anoher edition is intended especially for the married
las dscoses important which should be known tc
Them particularly. Here every female discover the
causes symptoms, and the most efficient remedies and
most certain modes OF cure in every complaint &c which
|her is subject. i
1t is an important question the married why is that
1--WE behold MANY married females sicky, debiated,
|ceptble OF remedy They will here find these important
ters connected with discoveries in medical and payso
logical science which meet this question.
This work is destined be in the hands Of every vile
land mother who has regard for her health and wei
Hare, as well 5 that of her husband. .
The revelations contained in rs pages have already
proved a blessing TO thuu sands.
TO those yet unmarried, but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hesating the proprey OF mourning the
|sponsibes ate ndant II, the portauce OF being
possessed oil the revelations contained in these pages
Intimately involving their future happiness, be
|prec lated.
Copies ,ciH be sent By mail free of postage
On the receipt of one dollar, the Married Womans
Private Medical panon will be postage
any part the United States An letters address
York city. Publishing Office No 1928 Liberty street, New
York. For sale at No Ledger Buildings, Sd street. be-
How Chestnut Philadelphia. i .....l0r ,...
Baltimore, WIN TAYLOR. and Jarvis Buildings.
Sole agent for Washington, d. c. VIM. ADAMS, 3 doors
from ~ street. Pennsylvania avenue.
The trade supplied on the usual terms. q.
Dec. I5-d3m
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Notice to presumption Claimants.

Every person entitled to the right of presumption to
lands within the limits of the townships and fractional
townships above enumerated, is required TO establish the
the satisfaction of the register and receiver OF the
proper land Office and make payment therefor soon
practicable after seeing this notice. and before the day
pointed for the commencement of the public sale OF the
lands, embracing the caimed otherwise such claim
Wil be forfeited. RICHARD M. YOUNG,
>ll Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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III YURNIblfED HOUSE 10 let, three-story, with back
l. building, containing eleven rooms, and situated
Pennsylvania avenue between nth and 18th Streets
the War Department Inquire at the drug of Weher
bee IL Bates, opposite the Seven Buildings, Pennsyvan
tvenue. .H- ..II .'.tl ID.
Nov 9-df ....-... ..
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Charles De seldlng,

No H. ToddS Buildings Phnsy iuania Washington
GENT for claims, notary public, and commissioner o
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FRENCH BOOKs--A case, OF French books--va
riohs-unpacked this day-imPored direct from Paris
y r. TAYLOR.
Feb Is "'-N
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+ OOK OUTS. PARKER, having opened fancy and
IL perumery store between Al and 9th streets, Penn
|syvania avenue, six doors east of Coemans Hotel Cup
respectfully invites strangers and citizens to exam
his collection useful and fancy articles consisting, IN
part, of fine English and American hair, nail and tooth
brushes; shell and horn dressing COMBS very Superior
|eeth (6ne) wrought uckcombs for the evening"; side
combs, evening fans, rich retcule purses Pernneres
&c. &c, NC. ,.
On Monday will be opened ginps, Inges and buttons
|for dresses, ..g 80
Goa the 10th of this month shall return from New YORK
with Of the tanoy arces
|for the coming holidays opcnsd in Washingt9nt
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsylvania
Dec l0-a avenue, between Al and 9th streets.
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SPANISH Language md Literature.-Just Imported
- by F. TAYLOR from Paris and London, aud this da
unpacked small collection OF Spanish instruction books
Grammars, Dictionaries, Conversation and Phrase books
easy Spanish extracts for students of the language &c
Nc, and also mali collection of the works OF some
the most esteemed Spanish authors. Feb. IL
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Postponement Land Sales In the Indiana polls
Fort Wayne, and Winamac Districts In the State

July 3-lawtd