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observation-disclosures No. 81

RESOLUTION authorizing the presentation to the gov.
of France OF series OF the standard weights
and OF the United States and for other pur-
poses.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of america in Congress assembled, That The
Secretary of State be directed to furnish to Alexander Vat
measures of the United States in the Department OF
State be presented to the of France and
that he furnish the Joint Committee the Library
twenty five copies of the revolutionary archives and
equal number OF copies of Little and Browns edition of the
the United States be disposed of by them for the
purposes OF International exchange.
SEC q dHd be it further resolved, That copies OF
the works of the Exploring Expedition published,
and equal number Of such of the works of the
may hereafter be published, be placed the disposal OF
the Joint Library Committee of Congress for the purposes
oil nternat ional exchange.
APPROVED. June 80, 1878.
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AN ACT extend the provisions of existing pension laws
enlisted men oeordnance corps OF the United States
army. -
BE enacted by NE Senate and House of Representatives. OF
The United States Of America in Congress assembled That
the of Congress granting pensions soldiers disabled
by wounds otherwise, while in the line of their duty in
public service, shall be construed apply the enlisted
men OF the ordnance department who have been may
be disabled, in the to non-commssioned
officers artfcers musicians aud pvaes of other OF
the army, subject the imita that such shall
the pension exceed the of eight dollars per month
SEC 2 Ind be it further enacted, That those enlisted
of the ordnance department who have served, may
in Mexico during the with that country shall be
entitled and shall receive the bounty in land
may be allowed by law other regular troops in the
service of the United States and under like limitations and
restrictions
APPROVED, July 10, 1913.
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[PuBLIc-No. 5S.1

AN ACT giving the of the government of the United
States the State of Texas extend her easter houn
Diary, include within her limits one-half OF SaeNe
pass Sabine lake, and Sabine river far north as U
thuy-second degree OF north latitude.
Be enacted blythe Senate and House of Representatives.
Of the Und States Of Apirca IN Congress assembled, That
this Congress that the legislature of the State of
Texas may extend her boundary TO include
within her limits oneha of Sabine pass one-ha OF Sa-
bine lake. also half of Sabine river from its mouth
north the thiryscco degree OF north latitude
APPROVED, July s, lSiS
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AG NCY FOR CT A MI =,
III H,18IingkOn. II. e.

E>ERDlNAND w. RlSQUE, Attorney and Counsellor at
L. Law, formerly OF Lynchburg, Va, but recently
OF St. Louis Missouri has opened office at Washing
City for the prosecution of claims against the United
States either before Congress the several Executive de-
partlnents of the government.
He will attend to claims of every description whatsoever,
sanctioned by law requiring the services of agent
Washington; but those to which his attention will be par
tcuarly and specially devoted, the following, viz
Revolutionary claims of all kinds Land claims generally
Bounty land claims for military in the late
with Great Britain Applications for patents for useful iu
ventons Claims of all kinds arising out of the late
with Mexico, particularly for bounty lands treasury
scrp arrearages of pay, mileage and for horses other
property lost destroyed while in the military service of
United States Letters addressed him, post paid,
will be promptly attended He will also give his par
cuar attention the OF the claims of ndvd
uals against the War Department. for expenses incurred,
subsistence transportation tunhed for the of voun
during the Mexican war, before being mustered and
received into the service of the United States.
Fees reasonable. Office in Lakemeyes European Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and 18th streets
TIE undersigned take pleasure in recommending to the
public Ferdinand w. Risque, esq, competent and
faithful agent to prosecute any claims against the several
departments of the general government.
Washington City, June, lS4S.
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LINN BOYD, kentucky,
ARMIsTED BURT, s. Carolina,
j. X. j. DANIEL, N. c.,
RICHARD FRENCH, Kentucky,
w. l.. GoGGrN, Virginia,
J. 5. GREEN, Missouri,
w. p. HALL, Missouri,
THos ]. HENLEY, Indiana,
ISAAC f.. HOLMES, s. Carolina,
Gko. S. HousroN, Alabama,
ID. s. KAUFMAN, Texas,
I. BUTLER KING, Gorgia,
T. w. LIaoN, Maryland,
CHARLES s MoREHEAp, Ky,
HENRY G. MURPHY, N. Y,
DAVID OUTLAW, N. Carolina,
JOHN s. PHELPS, Missouri,
H. b, RHErT, South Carolina,
w. A. RICHARDSON, Illinois,
ROBERT @. SCHENCK, Ohio,
A. ID. SINS, South Carolina,
TRUMAN SMITH, Connecticut,
CALEB b. SMITH, Indiana,
RoBERT Smith, Illinois,
ALEX. II. STEPHENS, Georgia,
p. w. ToMrKrNs, Mississippi,
r. TooMBs, Georgia,
A. w. VENABLK, N. Carolina,
ID. WALLACE, South Carolina,
j. WENTWORTH, Illinois,
h.. Nuxsvv- Mo... Val.
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IREso1urroy-PuBIIc No. Ill

[REsoLUrIoN-PUBIIC No. ii
JOINT RESOLUTION disposng of two brass field pieces
captured battle OF Bennington, in seventeen hun
bred and seventy seven
Resorcd by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the
United States OF america IN Congress assembled That two
bra field pieces captured from enemy the battle OF
Bennington in the State of Vermont in seventeen hundred
and seventyseven, now in the possession OF the United
States be Immediately well mounted, under the direction
of the Secretary War; and delivered the governor
the of Vermont, to be hereafter holden the proper
ty OF said State
APPROVED, July 10, 1913.
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lhESULU TIUN--IUbLIC
A JOINT RESOLUTION relative to evidence in apple
ton for pensions.

ton for pensions.
Resored by the Senate and House of Representations of the
United of Anrericd Congress assembled That in
all cases where pension may have been granted any
officer soldier OF the revolution in his life time, the
dence upon which such pension granted shall be
elusive service OF such officer soldier in the app
cation of any widow woman who may have been the
widow of such officer soldier for pension and upon
proofby that she married any such officer sol
der prior to January first, hundred and nine
four and that she is widow she shall thereupon be
placed upon the pension rolls the same that such
officer or soldier received during his life time.
AppRo Julv /, 1913.
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[PUBLIc-No. 81 ]

AN ACT 10 authorize the issuing to the schooner
James.
Be enacted BY The Senate and House of Representatives. Of
III, United States of america Congress assembled, That
b be issued the direction of the Secretary OF the
Treasury register enrolment for the schooner James,
formerly British vessel but owned by Timothy Car
f Nav York and which said vessel having been Wrecked
and condemned the south shore of Long Island was
purchased 10y him, and which he has caused to be re-
the Secretary OF The Treasury that the of the repairs
made in United States after the purchase of the said
vessel by present exceeds OF the
original of building vessel of the tonnage in the
United States.
APPROVED, June 81 1913.
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j. Y. Mason, Sec'y of Navy,
w. ALLEN, Ohio,
ID. r. ArCHIsoN, N;ssox;
THos. IL. BENTON,
SCION BoRLAND, Arkansas,
SIDNEY BRkEsE, Illinois,
SIMON CAMsRoN, Pa,
JEFfERsoS DAVIS, MI.
II. S FooTE, "
REvERDY JOHNSON, Md,
ii. JOHNSON, Louisiana,
JouN A. Dix, New York,
T.. A. HANNEGAN, Indiana,
SAM. HIog 5 TON. Texas,
JACOB w. MILLER, N. Jersey,
J. d. WEsTCoTr, jr., Florida,
]. X. UNDERWOOD, Kentucky,
United States senator's.
JAMES SHIELDS,
Brig, Gen. U. s. Il
w. s. HARVEY,
Col I'd Dragons, U. s. Il
BENZ. +. LARNgp,
Act'g Paym'fer Gen. U. s. n
w. s. PARRoTT,
Late U. $. Sec. Of Legation
TO Msrico
c.. ". CRosMAr,
Major and q M U. s. A.
July i3-3tdN2aw3m
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[PUBLIC-No. 53.l

AN ACT concerning the taking Of official oaths in the Dis
trict OF Columbia.
Be enacted By the Senate and House Of Representatives
of United States of america Congress assembled
That all official oats required by law to be taken by otf
GERS OF the United States may in the District of Columbia
be administered and certified by any of the judges of
the circuit by the judge Of the criminal of
the said District.
APPROVED June %, 1913.
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SELECT SCHOOLS.
The Male Academy and Female s

\ az -"oiC RSduCIiy anu tIndie Setnlna-
Il ~ VIII Dec voente, commence their / all Ses-
slons the first Monday in September.
he school-year consists OF two sessions Of %
weeks each the tuition payable quarterly hereto
fore Pupils can commence atany time, though il is
exceedingly desirable and important that they enter
at the beginning OF the term, when subjects OF study
are begun and classes organized Tor the Session.
No pupil will be received for less time than half
a Session. Deduction viii be made for absence in
case of protracted illness.
he seminary comprises two departments PRrMa-
RY and AcADENlcAL, occupying distinct yet coniigu-
Gus apartments, being under general supervision
ana constituting In reality but one school; the studies
of the Primary department being preparatory 10 the
more advanced ones OF the Academical course
lhe AcademIcal Department is arranged into three
classes, Characterized by the branches studied bv
them respectively, and denominated for convenience
sake, the Junior, Middle and Senior Glasses
JUNIOR STUDIEs-Arthmetic, Geography. Ancient
and Modern History, Eng. Grammar, Watts ON the
Mind, and Naturl Philosophy '''0
MIDDLE CLASS--Arithmetic dinished,) Algebra
Natural Natural history Botany, Chemistry, Astronomy,
SENIOR CLASS1Algebra iinished,) Geometry Men.
ta ana Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric Logic. Natural
theology and Evidences of Ckristianity.
The above course is the more common and in o,,r
Judgment one which should, in its general outlines
be pursued by those desiring systematic and IT,
ough education. ''Oi-
The Male Academy, designed more partcuI,rlv
Ior those studying The classics, and higher English
terms as during the past year '''U
VOCAL Muslc-A course Of forty lessons, two each
week. Will be given out of school hours on the eIe
meniary principles OF vocal music for those who are
mol members OF the day school well as for those
who are Those who have never studied music pc a
science, VIII md the course adapted to them
EXPENSES.
Board and washing in the best OF private
families, per week, ........... 81 30 N 7s
Tuition In Seminary, Primary Department
Academical "a OOto5 oO
Enghsh branches and French or Latin -. ~
Vocal Music, for the course, . ~
Lessons on the Piano IS co. use of instrument far
practice 81 Copper quarter. '"' i0i
Nj. w. Stafford, A. M, Princinai
Evansville, Aug. ia, 1913.
ADDENDA.-Encouraged by the increasing patron.
age during the past year, have at no triIino CIV
pense, made arrangements to add very mucb 70 The
accommodations and fachs of the schools feei;nn
and assurance that our former patrons and the friends
OF education generally, will respond TO our efforts bv
still more liberal patronage M w
aug II.
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j. l.. BITTROLFF.SEAs@

GA THANKFUL for past liberal patronage
would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville
and vicinity. that he has just received his new and
splendid stock OF JEwELRY, WATCHES; and Goes
which he will sell atregular Cincinnati prices his
stock consists in part of
Fine Gold and Silxer Lever Watches;
A splendid assortment newest style ladies Coral
BreastpIns;
Earrings, Eingerrings &c;
Gold Guard and Fob Chains:
Miniature cases, and Lockets:
Fine Mourning Pins Bracelet Clasps:
Guard Keys, Collar Buttons, and Studs:
A large selection OF Gold Pencils with and without
pens;
large lot Of Bayley's best Gold Pens with and
without holders;
Silver Tables and Tea Spoons;
Silver Thmbles;
Every description of Steel Trimmings;
Steel Beads and Purse Silks:
Fine Fans, Accordions;
Solar Suspendng and Paror LAMPS:
Girandoles NC;
Every description Silver and common Spectacles
Fine pocket Knives &c;
few Fine French Mantle Clocks:
to which ne would call the attention of those wish
ing to purchase. Ladies are invited to eau and ex-
anime for themselves. J. L. BITTROLFF
ap 10 Main Street between First and Second.
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average not more than once week ,oo
10 ,I:.;.I .,,,are Tor six months 500
10 do do twelve months, o,oo
No advertisements be considered by the year un,
less specified on the manuscript, previously agreeu
upon between the parties -, oh
Announcing candidates for office 81 Tor each
name in advance. q, b
Advertisements, not marked on the copy tor a
.neci;ed number of insertions, will be continued one
month unless sooner discontinued, anu payment
exaeted accordingly. ~
The privileges OF yearly advertisers VIII DE con-
fined to their regular business, and all other auser-
tisemenfs nOt pertaining To thelr regular BUSINESS d"
agreed for to be paid extra e
All advertisements for charitable institutions hie
companies, ward, township, any 0iher pooic hee'-
inss' and such like, 10 be charged halt price.
MARRIAGES and deaths inserted without charge
Obituary notices and funeral invitations 10 DC ehaIs
ed half price. 5;,,, cor,mr,.
nicatons or desiring notices designed TO call a'l"h-
fi0n TO fairs s0irees concerts; or any pubic eh'eI
tainuents where charges are made TOR adh'ltt@hSe'
all notices of private associations, every n0uce ce
signed to call attention TO private enterprises cdlcu
lated or intended To promote individual interest," eau
only be inserted with the understanding lIae tn1
same il to be paid for Ii inherited in the edltorlai
(Which can only be the discretion OF the editors)
the same will be charged the rate OF not less IMAM
IL cents per line
Knowing the above rates to be liberal and much
less than is charged in other cities and towns Tor sam
liar work, We make known our intention 10 DC gIlu-
"a hereafter by them; and TO prevent any mlsunder
sanding we deem expedlent 10 publish THIS OH Inc
inside pages of our papers for one month, thal AL
I,ersons may haze az opportunity OF making tneh-
selves with the hereafter to be cRar
ed by Us respectively
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TAYLOR HALL.

IVA 49, :, - -
ysfsr1 JNO. NJ. APP respectfully informs the 'l;;;
.szzxS public generality that he has leased for IL
term OF years, the well known tavern stand in Ey-
ansvie formerly kept by T. Ehrsam, and lately by
Benz Nurre. The house has been thoroughly re-
paired, and handsomely fitted up with entire new fur
niture and those of the travelling public who may ia
him with acall, may rest assured that their COM
fort and convenience will meet withevery attention
His Table will always be supplied with the best
the choicest LIQUORS. carefully selected by an expert
enced hand
Attached to the Hail. and Immediately on the
Public Square, are his stables, acknowledged by all
aug 20, 1917 IF. JNO. VI. APP.
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FIRE * MARINEINsURANCp

~ mere DC safety only in good sscurity--i,s
order 70 DC secure 1ee mast be safely Insured. >,
w HEN we hear of our friends loosing their prom
cry Dy Hre'or thatthe vessel on which they have
made shipment of Produce or Merchandize il 10, IT,
nrst question we ask is were you insuredg Now five
ieei such annterest in the welfare OF our frieads how
Can any onerisk the dangers that are continuav sr.
i i; his own property withou being able al any
| am Insured" f ~ N-'i'eN' ieS
me Camden Insurance Company of New
Jersey, wellmake insurance on BUILDINGS. Uonse-
mold furniture and Merchandise of all kinds -aiso
a si OF froduce and Mercantile, on boad
Fiat Boats, at fair valuation and unreasonable rates
oil and IN case OF loss as soon as the claim,
can be properly adjusted--pay over the same.
ALLEN C.HALLOCK, Agent,
Office ON Main ST., nea, Water.
MAJ Eva sville, la.
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MUTUAL BENEFIT
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
= DISSATISFACTION is distingm

@R THIS institution is distinon,
go = Others, az home or boad, 6y az, or more.
~@'ES~.ol the following peculiarities-
J. " here the premiums are over $50. II reonires
only one quarter partin cash, instead Of the whole
2 II allows the assured TO pay yearly, Quarterly
monthly weekly '''' fN'A ~
s. MOI part of the profits are Withheld, or divert
ed rom the assured either in charity or otbary,iso
a. II has no loan, either nominal or zeal -, -,
interest ior havlnga ST thcient capital funded from
premiums received. --@'O' i0iAi
8 The assured can withdraw his profits. or have
them TO accumulate, year by year. at his option
g. IL assures to the age OF 81, instead of stonnny
at 60. - S'oFPins
l. 1t declares the profits yearly, instead of once in
hve or seven years, and issues scrip yearly 10 the As
sured bearing per cent interest-yyhir6 scr;r,;s-a
deemed IN cash, when the profits amounted 10 cooo
0oO or allowed TO accumulate at the option Of III
Assn led. P VI IA
g. II enables man to provide for his wife and
clllaieh In snch way, that although he may lose
every thlng, they are sate and all persons whether
married or unmarried, TO provide for Ola Acs ST.
ness and Want, as well as for Death
,. Inc Assured can surrender the DOlicv M am,
June AFTER The hrst year, and receive iIs equitable
value.
10 AT any time after the first wear. the Assurc,,
can borrow on the scrip issued two-tbjrds otis A.
moun,-sO that he has nothing TO fear from chance
"a or inability TO pay the premium
IL. Directors and Officers are chosen YEARLY. and
the Assured votes according to his interest.
IL he funds are all invested in United Stntas
New ork, New Jersey and Massachusetts stocks
and In Real Estate in New York and New Jersey
wholly unincumbered, and of double the value Loan
IS. II pays no Directors, no Auditors. no Solci.
tors Ii lends money TO neither
=, IA II does not reckon the Assured year older
tIla le put from SIX months less to six months
more, so as to equalize the estimate between iii nar9
ties ''N 'il par
10 ne rates are lower, the expenses less. and the
Prohis larger than with Foreign Offices investments
here yielding from to 7per cent-abrcad only amer
cent-to say nothing OF 80 l-3 per cent reseryd nor
OF interest allowed to those who furnish gp.r,n
Tee capital at the rate OF per cent, on every hmm
in -" POuHus pao
10. instead OF encouraging, every precaution ia
taken TO 10 prevent, forfeiture of the policy,
IL. The liability of the Assured is limited by Law.
to the amount of his premium note '
vi. j. BRAY, NJ ID. Medical Examiner
All persons wishing to make insurance on tbo;r
own or on their friends LIVES will please call "n
on the agent in this City, Office on Main street Pr
dany. ' VI NieCOlll-
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City clothing Store.
s. KOHN.
No 81 1Tai1l street Er1usriUe Ind

No "a Main street, EUaHsuillC, Ind.
THE subscriber has Just received very large and
splendid stock Questionable
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
ofthe latest styles and fashions comprising gener-
al assortment of Goats of every description; Fanta-
looms OF all Sizes qualities and colors Vests OF every
grade and color. also very general assortment of
seansonable Furnishing Goods. His stock of Win
Clothing is unsurpassed by any house in the city,
and respectfully requests that the citizens of the CITY
and country should give him a call before purchas-
ing elsewhere, and examine his stock and prices.
RFRemember No. "A Main street oct 81.
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INSURANCE NOTICE.

- THE undersigned as agent for the Col
s<AHs ambus Ohio Insurance Company. Is prepar.
xE*Ssed to take risks on on shipments OF Merchant
dize Produce, &c, from and to any part of the u.
states by steam and sailing vessels, steam, canal
keel and tat boats also upon buildings merchandise
furniture, &c, on most reasonable terms.
he high reputation which this Company bears 70
Its ability, liberaty and promptness in adjusting los
ses entities II to the confidence and patronage of IN
pu0ilc. ISAAC A. CRANE, Ag'..
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SIG IN BANNER and FANCY
PAINTINGS.

CEO. G. WALKER begs leave to offer his ser.
II vices to his friends, citizens of Evansville and
vicinity, as Sign, Banner and Fancy Pain
ter. He has Just returned home from Cincinnati
where he served in one OF the best shops and under
the eye of an accomplished master OF his profession
and has commenced business for himself, trusting
TO the encouragement ofold friends and generous
public and determined by close application to stll
further perfect himself in the art Those having
work to do, are respectfully invited to call and con-
suit with him.
shop on Main Street, over Mr.. VIM Hughes Store
entrance on Second street.
Prompt attention will be given to all orders from
neighboring towns. Terms liberal.
oct Oft
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A CARD.

TINE undersigned having purchased the interest
.fS. c. Johnson in the Livery Stable, tenders
his services to the public and solicts continuation
81 favors His stable is at the old stand on Vine
street. between the Johnson House and the river
where he can at all times be found, ready TO wait
mon the public He intends TO keep good stock and
his charges shall be in accordance with the times
oct 7-tf. JAMES "HIiE
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w. q. COOK, w. Ed.
Office Corner OF Main and Pine Streets.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
49, DOCT. COOK tenders his acknowledge
ExTJS- ments To his numerous patrons Tor the con-
fdence reposed in his skill and ability in
the important and critical department OF the profess
sion which he continues To devote his attention,
viz: the diseases of the EYE aud EAR, Having
devoted the asst fifteen years to the study and prac
tice in this branch OF medca science, he feels
ed that in even the most in eterate cases he can
complish permanent and safe His success
heretofore warrants this degree OF confidence IN any
case that may Represented Persons who are uRior-
tunatev afflicted with disease ofeither the EYE
the EAR, are invited to call and seek relief.
az ii -d&wly.