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Agency for Claims at Washingtoa.
CHARLEA DIE &ELDlN(s NoIaru Pnhlic Conu.u


~ and General Agent No H. Todds Buildings Penssyl
vana avenue, Washington d. Co. offers his for ,h
prosecution OF claims before Congress any of the execu
tive departments, before boar OF commissioner Ia
may be appointed for the adjustment OF spoaons
collecting private claims and rents, procuring pensions
whether revolution any other services bounty lands f,
return uuties those arising under contracts treaties
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of account,
disbursing officers who may find it inconvenen to civ,
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pe
pared furnish egazed copies of any document oe,
paper that may be required.
Charges will be moderate, and regulated by the amount
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid will receive immediate Al,
tenton. i li 20
He has the honor refer to the Navy Department ana
the several bureaus connected with it, conptroles and an
ditors' offices of the Treasury Department, and the sen
captains and pursers the navy and also to Dr. John M
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, ESQ.,, Philadelphia; Rev
Sepmus stn chaplain of the Senate, Washington: Hon
Her L. Ellsworth Fayene, Indiana; Thomas NJ Bloun
est, Pensacola Florida; Hon G. b. Penrose, Lancas,
Pa; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM An
new esq., New York; T. Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore Md
H. b Reardon, esq, Norfolk, Va; Professor Goodd
New Haven, Conn; NJ. Jndson esq, New Orleans; Hon
E. II. Foster Nashville, Tenn,
Nav l6--ly ~ %
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COMMISSIONERS BERNARD's OFFICE,
Petersburg, December n, 1917.
IN Chancery.

WALTER EVANS and others ,
-. 2 NJ ChdnCcrY
JOSEPH CocKERILIE and others) r
T)Y decree Of the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
ID and Chancery for the of Petersburg Virginia,
dered in the above November erm 1917, the
dersigned, of the commss of the court di
reced inquire and ascertain who were the kindred OF
Eliza Amanda Evans, deceased the part of her father
Alexander Evans deceased of Petersburg at the time OF
her DEATH the 9Th ofOctober S43 and who the
parties representing such kndred and such entitled
portion of the real estate of which said Alexander Evans
died seed The kindred referred consist OF the brothers
and of said Alexander Evans. deceased and their
1t is represented that the said Alexander
Evans had four sisters OF the whole blood viz Mary who
said have married Joseph Harper and rem oved to
the State Of Tennessee, where Is said that she and her
husband both died many ago. Is said she left SON.
George Harper but that he is believed to have been dead
many years. without issue and inestae Nancy, whose
children known. 8. Sally, who is said to have died
thirty years ago in the State Of Kentucky, inestae,
unmarried and without issue. A. Ellen, who is said to
have been twice married. first to John Hummer and alter
wards Samuel Walker tits said that she died chldless,
and that her last husband is also dead The said
had sisters and brother of the half blood IN
respect whom inquiry necessary The nndersgned
desires that any person who may be able give lnioa-
ton respecting Mary Evans who married Harper or her
husband SON. Sally Evans and Ellen Evans or either Of
her husbands either of them, will communicate the
same him Petersburg, Virginia, by the LIST day OF
April 1913 and any of these parties be living he desires
that they other will communicate the TACT 10 nm
by the same time that he may comply with the order OF
the Court d. M bEhNAhD, II
Dec. 2S-2amtApril Commissioner
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TNILLER's HOTEL, Washington, ID. C.-Messrs. A.

LNtLLERs HOTEL, Washington, ID. C-Messrs. A.
0I " E. H. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
friends and the travelling public that they will open their
NEW HOTEL, the corner Of Pe'nsytrani and 18th
street, before the LIST of December This house has
been erected great expense and under the personal
perntendence of the subscribers therefore they aer
themselves that all the requisites Of srate hotel will be
found their establishment The furniture is al entirely
new and has been spared to obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable .4
The situation of house is considered eligible
than their late stand the of lh and Penn
ylvana avenue Vacated by the subscribers last Noven
be) being the Capitol, and than;ve
walk to the Presidents House and the public depart
f....
To our old friends and guests tender sincere
thanks for their patronage heretofore bestowed and
them that they will find cordial welcome their
house, and trouble will be spared to render them
comfortable a their own fresides
To future friends and guests we offer good house
ind all the inducements aforesaid, and beg their pa
tronnge. .s lr.
Porers will be in attendance the and steamboats,
ON their arrival with the badge of Fuler's Hotel.
No charge for conveying baggage
Nov 5-du A. 81. L. H. FULLER.
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Proposals for BltuminOus Coal.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

NAVY DEPARTMENT
Bea" Oh construction Febr ana IL ISIS
CEALED proposals endorsed Proposals Coal will be
received at this bureau until o'clock p m of the nth
March next for furnishing and delivering at such ports
places in the Gulf of Mexico as the bureau may direct or
nanding officer may direct its arrival such guam
y quantities of the best bumnous lump COAL suitable
months from the date Of the contract be ordered by this
bureau fifteen days previous notice being given for its
hipmenthe deliveries to be made as soon thereafter as
practicable. a..u J.. ,,x,,,,, h.,
who will be appointed by the bureau to inspect and
anime it before being shipped and the vessels employed
transporting i SHALL in no case exceed the dfaught OF
One law day (Snndays excepted) be allowed for every
twenty-five burden for each vessel to from
the day alter she is reported to have arrived at her
The commanding naval officer, OF the United States
I vessels Longer than may be necessary to deliver the
# he should deem it expedea in which case, demurrage
will be paid by the United States at the rate agreed upon
The rate demurrage asked per ton, cusonhouse
urement vessel for each day detention the lay
days, must be stated in the respective offers -.
go beyond the quantity they certainly deliver at the
times which may be specified in the orders as no exe
sion of time will be granted and in all cases forfeit
ures will be rigidly exacted. :.
Bonds with approved suretes, will be required in
half the estimated of the contract and ten per
will be deducted from all bills which will be paid until
shall be completed according to its terms the
remaining ninety per of all bills duly approved will
be paid within thirty days after their presentation to the
proper authority -
Every offer be accompanied by written guaranty
(sgncd by responsible person) to the effect
that he or they undertake that the bidder bidders will,
if his or their bid be accepted enter into obligation
within five days, with good and sufficient sureties TO fur
nish the coal proposed No proposal will be considered
unless accom- panied by such guaranty
The bureau the right of rejecting offers submit
ted bv who have failed into contract after
their offers had been acceped who. after entering into
contracts failed fulfil them The offers must state the
pits from which the coal will be taken. Ia "a
R,- To be published twice week, until the 18th of
March, in the National ntelgencer and National Demo
KRAFT Washington; Morning Post and Daily Times Boston
Journal Commerce, Globe Evening POST and Sum- New
York; Pennsylvnnan Public Ledger and Keystone, Pha
burg; Enquirer, Richmond, Va Republican and Argus
and SUM- Bamore Beacon and Southern Argus, Norfolk
Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth, Va.
Feb I6-2awtl5th March
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IL SOILS afflicted by pulmonary affections, dyspepsia con
situation and various degrees of local general debility,
have been relieved by this instrument. 1t is particularly
adapted to numerous ailments prevalent at the SOUTH to
snina weakness distortions tendency of the body to
lounge and droop. both in children and adults BY
ing the form erect POSTURE enarges me CHEST 80
of the chest with attendant affections OF the
heart and lungs, counteaced and fu play gwen 10
the organs of respiration 49,, . mr..
The brace may be had in this city by applying to Mrs.
Baldwin who will be in attendance at all times over the
store of Mr. Peter Brenner tailor doors below street,
on the north side OF Pennsylvania avenue gentleman
will aid in adapting it to those who may can LOT the pur-
pose. f 49, H.,
Applications for single braces, from distance, as also
office, 437t Broadway, New York
Dr. Banning refer, if desired, to some Of the most
medical and surgical science In the
United States as well numerous distinguished ladies
and gentlemen this city and other parts of the country
Oct l5--ly Aft1 si ' .l 1.Y. .f -. .I.
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Tune at Reduced Prices.

TYPE AND ALL OTHER MANUFACTURED
CONNER'S UNITED STATES TYPE AND STEREO-
TYPE FOUNDRY,
Corner Of Nassau and Amn streets, Neto York,
VAN be had at eighteen per cent deduc ton from old
~ prices-The undersigned respectfully inform the old
patrons of the type and stereotype foundry formerly known
as James Corners and more recently Conner Cookies
and the public in general that they prepared
orders for printing types chases imposing
stones ink frames and other article necessary form
complete printing establishments favorable terms
and oas good quality any other establishment in the
United States.
Borders cuts, brass rule and all other articles manuac-
tnred at this establishment at the reduced
New articles up order being furnished with pat
terms
The type at this establishment is, both in the style
face and the material of which it is made, particularly
adapted for service in newspaper printing
All kinds of stereotype furnished - I u
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MAGNIFICENT PIANO.-The subscribe has received,
fl for sale, of the splendid pianos offered
in this city II is from the celebrated manufacturer Ge-
bauhr. OF konigsberg, and is of his best full grand
pianos The case is of rosewood of the highest finish,
richly carved and with solid rosewood carved legs This
instrument combines throughout with the greatest
possible strength having Evards action, and several other
important Improvements other
in the country The is exceedingly rich and be
elected by touches light enough for the delicate ladys
fingers. Much might be said superior quail
ties but the subscriber will leave the sound
its praise respectfully inviting and probe
of music call and try it Staoners Hall, door to
Fuler's Hotel. VIM. FISCHER.
Feb 7-3taw3w
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MANSION HOUSE,
No. 30 KrOndpnU .NezU York.

w j. BUNKER having eWed his lease of this we'll
w known establishment respectfully invites con.inu
OF the public patronage Situated in the vicinity OF
the business district and convenient distance from the
various points of and departure from the city,
the Mansion House has also the advantage of peculiay
healthu location, being exposed the Winds and
tho immediate neghborhood Of the Battery Such renova-
and improvements required by the apse of time
and the demands of improved public taste,
effected by the PROPRIETOR whose aim it is render the
guests.
MANSION HOUSE, Feb 10, 1913.
The Richmond Enquirer, Norfolk Beacon, Cincinnati
Gazette Louisville Journal, St. Louis Republican, Nash
vile Union, Mobile Register and Savannah Georgian,
will please insert the above three tmes-rcnewed every
other day-and send the bill to the Mansion House
Feb lf-eod3t
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r OOK QUITS. PARKER, having opened a fancy and
IL perfmery store, between a and 6th streets on Penn
sylvana avenue, six doors east OF Coemans Hotel Nup
slars,) respectfully invites strangers and citizens 70
inc his collection of useful and fancy articles consisting IN
part of fine English and American hair, nall and tooth
brushes shell and horn dressing combs, very superior
teeth (fine) wrought ckcombs for the evening; SIDE
combs evening fans rich reticule purses periumerle
On Monday will be opened gimps, frnges, and buttons
for dresses ~. le ,,.av,
On the 10Th of this month shall return from New fork
with one of the OF fancy articles
for the coming holidays opened IN WsShngon
Fancy and Perfumery store, Pennsyvanla
Dec loft avenue, between A and 9th streets.
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IN w. G. Simms History of the Mexican War, its origin
and detailed of its victories by Edward D. Mans
field Esess Defence of Slavery as exists in the United
ated, tale of Gnadeoupe in 1888, translated from the
French of Soue, by lady of Charleston; Appleons Lii
brary Manual catalogue rasonne of twelve thousand OF
the important works in every department of knowl-
edge; Agnes Sckands Lives of the Queens of England,
James The Prose Writers Of Germany, translated by
Hedge; Stevenss History of Georgia, volume Military
SCRIPTS together with the History the Campaign of 1872,
and the surrender Of Detroit, by his grandson, volume
The Conquest of California and New Mexico in 1886 l847
by J. NJ Cults Our Army Monterey by T. b. Thorpe
Ida Norman, Trials and their Uses, by Mrs. Lincoln
Phelps. just received by b.
February 10 F. TAYLOR
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TIME invites all those in want Of rich and beau
ful articles in his line, call at his old established
store where they will be to find something to please
them, ahtiquarians in particular. -
His stock of watches Of the choicest kind those most
recommended the mandatory of Joseph Johnson
rs Church street, Liverpool together with others OF
like celebrity.
The ewery consists of London and Paris manufacture
as well as home fashion and fancy. All articles in his
line which are very will he sold at New YORK;
Philadelphia, and Baltimore prices - ,r,,,,r,op,,,
Dec "a RODENT hEf WohlH'
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HENRY JANNEY,

Eighth strea near the Genera Post Office.
rTN II + subscriber having enlarged his premises, and
doubled his force, is determined to give greater
satisfaction than hereoio in the manufacture OF his
Beautiful, Substantial, and Comfortable Boots.
would say those wishing le speedily supplied with
the above and desirable article, that they would do
we'll to have their recorded my books Those
who wish ready made work will find the best stock in the
District my Shelves excepting the inmabe patent
Congress Boots together with every variety o ladies'
gentlemen, and chdren) of Waterproof and Cork sole
boots and shoes t. ..
Moto.Smal profits, quick Sales and cash AT the
II. JANNEY.tl
Oct A-eosatd lint. Nat. Wing, ~ Marlboro Gaz. .
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NIOTICE.--Thc undersigned respectfully gives
IN tice, that having been associated in the PRACTICE
the law with the late Clement Cox esq., for some months be-
in his hands, and will have therein II it shall BIO
cessary the assistance experienced counsel The
undersigned further offers his professional services the
public generally, and promises the most prompt attention
to whatever business he may be intrusted with.
WALTER s. COX, Attorney -atLaw.
Ian
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A uGUSrUs FISCHER, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law, Austin, Travis county Texas, viii attend faith
fully and promptly business connected with his pro.
iesson In this city, and the adjoining counties He win
also attend any business in the land Office such as pro-
curing patents, pereeng titles, &c. Letters be paid
To procure attention.
Hon J. p. Henderson, San Auguslin
Hon Ebenezer Allen, Austin.
Hon. Memucan Hunt, Galveston
J. ID. Groesbeck, Houston.
Dohohde u Croesbeck, New Orleans Jan IL
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LIMITED STATES FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
~ The Treasury Department and its various fiscal bu-
reaus their origin, organization, and practical operations
illustrated being supplement TO the Synopsis of Treasury
for the administration OF revenue laws affect
ing the commercial and revenue system of the United
States in fourteen chapters BY Robert Mayo, MD; one
volume quarto. Price w 80. fs.l...0.. .
The above work. which has been for considerable time
in preparation the Treasury Department. has just been
printed, extra copies of which are for sale by 80
l iiittI .t .tu.ug tl3l VIM. q. FORCE,
Aug. Penn. avenue. corner of 10th street
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NEW MUSIC-Just received, the following music,
IN at the old established door Fullers
Hotel which will be sold fourth than half price.
~ VIM FISCHER.
Fading Flowers. Music by E. Horn.
Jenny l.ind's song Of Home. "a
'Tis sweet at night. BY Massett. t.
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. lisa
Camilla Waltz By Richardson.
Pictures of Life watzes BY Strauss. -'
ELAN Waltz. BY Brcher.
Cymbene Waltz. BY l.. Srach
La Calora Waltz. BY N. II Brown. IS
The Cricket Waltz BY Granger.
Every country has its charms, wazes.
Excelsior Waltz. BY j. Munck.
The Weston Gallopade. BY Keber.
The Wood Castle Galop BY A. Schad
Railroad Gaop BY Gung
Danzas Cubanas BY +. RoccH.
Verd's Quick Step. BY c. l.. White.
Reeds collection for the guitar. .l
The Battle of Buena Vista; descriptive fantasia for the
piano. Inscribed TO Gen. a. Taylor, by c. Grobe copy
of this music ought to be upon every piano in the county
Feb 8-3a2w -'f '.t5n sHr5
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CWR SALE OR RENT,

I,VOR SALE OR REMIT wo houses on 9th. between
l. and M streets north one large wosory brick,
with cellar and back buildings pump Of excellent water
in the yard and large side lot attached the other a
frame, TWO stories high, with back building lining
eight rooms. For terms apply z. JONES.
May l9-u rT TInf. I il-..- ..f-.,.,.
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TNTIQUETrE FOR GENTLMMEN-Beings short rules
II and reflections conduct in society, by the author OF
'sCanons OF Good Breedingy small volume, ust re-
ceived for sale by f f. IAfLon'
\ sun,rcrs, sautafions, Introducton. Good Breeding
Fashion, Fashion contrad ngnshed from Good Breed
ing, Dress, Presentations Visits Appointments Leuers
Notes the Drawing Room, the Dining Room, society,
Morning Calls, Evening Visits, &c &c
Jan
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All persons who were. the passage of the act of LIST
March, s7 in possession, by actual occupancy, of any
portion Of the mineral lands embraced in this
under authority of lease written permit from the Secre
ary War; for the purpose Of mining thereon and all per
who shall be in possession by actual occupancy Of
mne on Mines actually discovered before the LIST March,
1877 as forth the OF LIST March, l8t7 above
toned, authorized to enter and purchase the same
the. price, the and condions and to the extent
prescribed by that act and less any time before the
day fixed for the Of the sale of those mineral
lands, making proof OF possession and occupancy and in
compliance with those terms, the Register and Receiver
o the Land Office subject to an appeal 70 the Secemy OF
the treasury; and all entitled tn the right OIL
smpnon 70 amy Of the agricultural lands embraced in this
are required 70 establish the same 70 the sas
10 a. soon a. raiese after seeing this wocs and be-
oIs tne Gay appointed for the of tie pub
nc SAFE on tue ands embracing the otherwise
such presumption claim will be forfeited.
The sertfcae of the mineral agent at Saut Ste Marie
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oceu pancy of n mine mines, have paid up the per
centum of required by the above mentioned viii
be conclusive on that point, .. .f,f
Persons occupying under leases permits win be
pered 10 relnquish their rights under thar
and enter squaers and where any such per-
expire before the day OF SALE the rights
the holders thereof will be regarded lands
covered thereby nom entry under any other right till the
day of saie when they will be offered public sale as MN
err lands L
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rTNHE Married Woman's Private Medical Companion,
by Dr. A. M. Mauriceau. professor of diseases OF
Sd edition, 1smo PIP $50; price 81 $4,000 copies
sold in three months.
The great demand for this most important work lot
which thousands sod) has compelled the issue OF
another edition. 1t is intended especially for the married,
dscloses which should be known
them particularly Here every female diacover the
causes, symptoms, and the most efficient remedies and
most certain modes of cure, in every complaint which
her is subject
important question to the married why it is that
we behold many married females sickIy deblitated,
ccptbc OF remedy They will here find these important
matters connected discoveries medical and physio-
logical science, which meet this question.
This work destined be in the hands of every wife
and mother who has regard for her health and well
fare, well as that of her husband.
The revelations contained in its pages have already
proved blessing to thousands.
To those yet unmarried, but contemplating marriage,
perhaps hesiang to the proprety of mourning the
sponsbilties attendant upon the importance of being
possessed of the revelations contained in pages
intimately involving their future happiness cannot be APP
preciated.
Copies ,ciH be sent by mail free of postage
On the receipt of one dollar the Married Woman's
Private Medical Companion will be free of postage
any part the United States An letters must address
York city Publishing office No 1923 Liberty street. New
York For sale No Ledger Buildings Sd street, be-
low Chestnut, Philadelphia. t .r. f#
Baltimore, VIM. TAYLOR. and Jarvis Buildings.
Sole agent for Washington, d. c., VIM. ADAMS, doors
from Al street, Pennsylvania avenue. ~ .' t'
The trade supplied on the usual terms.
Dec. l5-d3m NIX, ,...,...,
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DOARDING.-MISS POLK, on Pennsylvania avenue,
ID door from jackson Hail. has several pleasant
unoccupied She would be pleased TO accommo
date entire mess OF members She can furnish the IN
with board thirteen bed rooms with spacious dining
and paror. Charges reasonable and salts factory
Jan. 10
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DOAItDING-Mrs. THOMSON, OF 9th and II
ID has two pleasant the second foorone from
roomwhich she will be happy have occupied by per
manent boarders Feb 3-3tf
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DOARDING.-Mrs. BALLARD residing near the left
ID Capitol gate several front which
are large pleasant well furnished and within $50 yards of
the Capitol which she would be pleased to rent, with
board members of Congress other permanent tram
sient boarders
Persons desiring board requested to call and Tor
themselves. Terms moderate
. Feb I8-3t*
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C,PANIsH Language and Litcrature.-Just imported
- by +, TAYLOR from Paris and London and this day
unpacked, small collection ofSpansh instruction books.
Gamnsrs Dictionaries Conversation and Phrase books
easy Spanish for students of the language &c.
&c., and also small collection of the works OF OF
the most esteemed Spanish authors. Feb. Ia