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70If N |g4N-7I ~ nv Ne EEpTRMERR III, lS1b. y
Nns 'rowNsHnp- Dear sirMy villa has been, fur sevc-
raj years, afflicted with Rheumatism. Hu has tried many
pose She finally induced by seeing your atyefse-
n,eut 10 give your SANSApARIiIA trial. was also,
together with nianin my employ badly troubled With
The Plies and BY using small qnanfly 81 your SasAa
ria MIR complaint completely cured lcopsidrr u
one ii the best 81 medicines, aud would advise all who
~" 3', b q CAIRrT GARRABRANT,
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pRINCIrAL OFFICE rs FaILToN STREET, n. yoi 3
sH pR' r. W. pyoTr & SONS, GKssaxi AoHSra, No
n5 North Second Street, Philadephln, Pa. Sist as
20 AS"n, ar washington CITY CHARLES SrO1T, DRua.
s,sy corner 7th street and Fem. Avenue. ~
, II y Also, for sale by Druggists generally, III -
~ NONE GENUINE UNLESS rtlT UP IN THE
IkHaE SQUARE HOTTIES, WHICH CONTAIN a
tifIART. AMI s,ahEp WIN rnR wniTfsN siaNAruM or
~ - nbVVNSEND, AND nfa fkNR nLown IN rim dLAbs,
M Ir,- DR.DYOTT.- <4
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VNTTEII 81 n IFsS OFFIssEIN'9
Cant O. w Mclean, Member Of the Legislature and late
Of the United States Navy has kindly sent us the following
certificate. II Tells s own story M. nv
RAILWAY, Jan. %, 1917.
year since was taken with he Influenza, and my
whole vyeen leit In drtIia-t induced 10
try DR. 1DENSEND s SARSAPARlIJA, anil AFTER taking
ilree bottles, was very much, relieved and air
takins Il aud lind that improve every day. = believe IL
silsraiU,, q. W. MCLEAN. n
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+ ARGE and Superior Assortment boots and
IL shoes-Spring SuPplles.-The attention OF our Gus
toners and the citizens generally is solicited of
boots and shoes, comprising every variety and style
just received and receiving from the celebrated
manufacturers in the country. We enumerate in part
follows:
For adies-back blue, bronze green and fancy coored
lasting and satteen Franaaise CATERS
Black, blue, bronze, and fancy -coored halfgaers
White and black satin and English kid slippers
French patent leather ppers and buskins
Linen CATERS and half CATERS
Morocco and kid black and bronze ditto
Morocco and leather walking shoes in variety
Black lasting house Shoes velvet slippers toilet slippers
beautiful Styles aSd other articles for ladies' prices
ing from 80 cents to So.
For genlemen-French dress boots and shoes
Congress boo French patent leather dress Shoes various
styles
English lasting CATERS, common and superRne
All kinds of calf and common shoes
Fancy dress slippers Nc, &c from the celebrated fac
tories OF Miles, McMulen and Others, from the highest
the lowest prices
Misses and chidens CATERS boots walking Shoes com
mon and supehns, every color and qualify, from -
to 81 Is r.
Determined to please shall endeavor offer
who may favor with call every style, color and qua
the lowest prices which the articles be pur
chased in the Union; which, with polite and strict aen
ton, trust will merit continuation of the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed. Call at
HOOvER'S,
Opposite Centre market, door east OF Sh street
p. S-For the Nay baHs-A large assortment of chill
dren's and misses white kid slippers made by McCurdy
and boys dress pumps, which we shall sell low.
APP H-eod6tif
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Celebration of the Landing Of the Maryland Pilgrims
TNlE Committee of Arrangements of the Phlodemc So
ciey of Georgetown College have the honor inform
the citizens of Washington, Georgetown, and the vicinity
that the splendid steamer Baltimore has been chartered by
the society for excursion the 18th OF May next the
site OF the ancient of ST. Marys, for the purpose
celebrating the landing OF the pilgrim fathers of Maryland
An Grafton will be delivered the occasion by z. Col
Inns Lee esq OF Baltimore; and the Rev DR. Charles Con-
stantine Pise, OF New York, will otfciate chaplain
The Baltimore will leave the Georgetown wharf at 3, and
Washington at p Monday, the 18th instant, and
will return Wednes day, at noon.
Ample accommodations will be prepared for limited
number of gentlemen and ladies. Applications for ticket,
must be made as possible 10 the Committee of Ar
engagements The price ticket for the entire trip will
be So. Applications in Georgetown to be made to Hugh
Caperton, esq In Washington to Richard II Clarke, esq
9th, between ID and streets; Dr. James T.. Morgan
7h street and John Carroll Brent esq., of ~ and
streets APP 23-dtd
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April Is, 1919.


My 1t is with much regret that have
change the sentiments expressed in my letter you
few days since, in relation to your friend Mr. PEBBLES,
clerk in this office.
Prior to the writing Of that letter, complaints from differ
persons had been lodged against Mr. P charging
with bad faith remssnes NC, &c. in regard his Pc
cunary arrangements Since that time, these complaints
have bee ONE constant source of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
inflicted on the President, sometime. the Secretary of
War, and sometimes on my humble self. II has been,
therefore, determined that the duties performed by
Mr. PEBBLES in this office will have be performed by
anot Their from and after the first of May next.
In order, then, that the unpleasant duty of Mr. P's
moval be as far possible ameliorated beg leave
request that you will suggest to MI p the proprey Of
promptly and o,ndiatsy rendering his resignation take
effect on the first of May next.
II is made the task of the chief clerks of all the depart
mens at this end OF the make monthly reports
respecting the conduct of cerk, under their supervision
This task most dsagreoable one, ESQ far relates
the rrocsl conduct Of clerk was imposed by order Of
Mr. President Polk, and has been renewed owing solely
complaints against Mr. PEBBLES (and few ohes) of tho
nature referred to.
shall be relieved from reporting against Mr.. p by
the requested resignation.
am, most respectfully, your very ebedient servant,
s. J. ANDERSON.
p 3. Mr.. PEBBLES Ia informed OF this determination
eboys made known 70 you, shall leave the matter In
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From the National WhiP

INCREASE OF MAIL FACILITIES The following letter
from the Assistant Postmaster General to Senator Walk
err will show that shall have daily, and we
trust, regular mails from the East
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Contract Office, March "a, 1919.
SIR: have the honor inform YOU in reply 10 the petit
tons presented by YOU that instructions have gone
de spatch mails between Buffalo, New York; and Detroit
Michigan, by the boats making greatest expedition. In
addition this orders have already issued to steam
boat daily Sundays excepted) from New Buffalo, Mich
gan, Chicago, Illinois, through in Al hours; thence
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, touching at Little Fort Southport,
operation Immediately after the completion of the railroad
to New Buffalo.
am, very respectfully, yours, &c..
s. X. HOBBIE.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.


BALTIMORE, April 27-5 p. IN.
The Bfo~nsai-IEreiien.s~t is Ns.c Yrk-A Cali
fornia feet at Rio-BlAimore pessei.-VtrrISta esc-
ion-Ihs markets, $c.
The news of a riot having broken a Montreal and
me dc 'iruction of the Parliament House by fire.
valuable government properly has attracted
mere to-day Than the intelligence by the Cambria, import
am as undoabiedyis is. despatch from New York hi.
morning states that has caused quito an excitement In
nat cV and further intelligence is looked for with great
interest
ny the arrival Of the barque r. H. Douglas in 40 DAYS 10
the CaPes from Rio Janero whence she sailed ON the 18th
utmo we have intelligence OF the arrival m aset of osa ,lv
'hify vessels at that port, en- route California among
which are two Baltimore vessels ship Jane ker and
the pilot boat Eclipse.
The Jane Parker sailed from Baltimore ON the a5,h of
January with about 100 passengers arrived at Rio ON
the ilh oil March, making her passage in ~ days We
learn that the trip out rather rough, but nothing
unpleasant character had occurred with the
OF Of the sailors having accdeny fallen overheard and
drowned The passengers all WELL and in good health
and spirits.
The little clipper built pilot boat Eclipse arrived from
Baltimore the 18th of February after
short passage of 81 days She took in fresh and
sailed again the first of March
The Jane Parker was taking in water, and prepar-
ing sail again when the Douglas left having then been
in port four days Every day brought arrivals OF CAL
ifornia- b ound vessels.
The Virginia election como In slowly and
indicate considerable democratic gains compared with
the presidential In parts Of the State however,
it that the polls have been ordered for three
days of the Indictment weather. The only
ditona intelligence received here to-day 10 the following
from Berkeley:
MARrINsBURe, April H-8 p m.
The majority for Charles J Faulkner (whig) for Con-
in Berkeley county is 74-the majority for General
Taylor was 81. Granthan and Hammond Nwhigs) have
been elected the House OF Delegates by 25 majority
The MARKRrs--In the Baltimore market, this morning,
the effect of the breadstufs satisfactory
to holders. Flour closed yesterday 81 50 for Howard
street. and it held this morning at - 75 Wheat has
slightly improved. and we now quote good to prime red
100 l0S white do LOT ZIG for good prime
Corn is scarce, and prices firm, with improving
dency. We now quote white at II a 4S cents, and yellow
at 81 80 for Maryland and Pennsyvana, with sales
of several cargoes There is good supply of oats, with
sales at rs q cents per bushel, to quality.
At New York this morning the foreign news had I'M
settled the market Flour held higher and frmcr.
proving
The stock market dull, and rather in favor of buy
ers--prces dropping.
Money market buoyant.
The cotton market dull and prices In favor of buyers
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EXTRAORDINARY SURGICAL opERATIoS.-We learn, says
the Boston Journal that Dr. Warren. OF this city, recently
took from the stomach of Irish GIRL the Massachu
sets general hospital by means OF an incsion, tape
forfyone feet aud eepen inches length The ope
ration performed while the sufferer under the in
iuence of ether She observed in coming to her
Oh! have had pleasant dream, and feel relieved"
The wound was dressed with great care and she has
scarcely complained of pain since the operation. This
we are told Is the only record where the tape
has been literally cut from the human stomach.
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NEW srORE, opposite Browns Hotei.-GEORGE
~ " THOS. PARKER have just received and arranged
lot sae q their new store, opposite Browns Hotel large
and weIi.selected stock Of the best Family Groceries,
Wines, Liquors. Co. TO which they invite the attention OF
they will be pleased 70 fill as heretofore. The
commodaung terms APP to-2awSw
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MAY RALL.-Mr. F. r. Liable has the honor to in
lfl form the ladies and gentlemen of Washington George
town, and Alexandria that his May ball will take place
Thursday, the 10th day of May, at Jackson Hall
and Delany& Fischers Sationer.' Hail. a. Browns and
Wizards Hotels, Taylor Maury's Bookstore, Mr..
ball
Ap 2i-dtd
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GJ-Mnsonic.-The semi annual communication of the
Grand Lodge of the District OF Columbia will take place
the Mason Hall. corner OF Z and 10Th Streets on Tues
day, the let day of May next, at o'clock p. Officers
and members requested to be punctaa in attendance
as business OF Importance will be presented for action
Master Masons in good standing invited be present
BY order oil the M. w. Grand Master:
CIiAS. s. FRAILEY,
Ap 7--d3t Grand Secretary.
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(rARUsrs SALOON. MAY FEES rIvAL.-L CARUsI OF

rARUSrS SALOON. MAY FEES rIvAL.-L. CARUSI
~ has the honor that the celebration of the
ANIMAL May festival will be held at the Saloon Tuesday
LIST of May instant The most ample and decorative
engagements will be made the occasion. Both of the
splendid saloons will be thrown for promenade and
dancing. The parents and guardians of his pupils
specially requested to attend with them: Ladies who
may receive their cards oinvitaon in time will please
send their names and places of residence to L. c. the
Saloon. Ap 20--eo3t
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IOHN M. McCALLA, late Second Auditor OF the
Treasury offers his services in the prosecution of claims
on the government before Congress- the departments
in the settlement oil military accounts and agency
generally He will also practise law in the District
courts. N.
Letters addressed to him on business should be
His Office is at the of 9Th and Louisiana avenue
opposite the Telegraph office.
WASHINGTON CRY, April 26--eo8mif
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ny Last Nights Mail.
To me Editor of the Union:

1ome Editor ofhe Union,
MARTISsBrRe, Berkeley County, April 81, 1s49
Enclosed is extra. which will show You the results
OF Yesterdays election in this county II is glorious
triumph for the democracy. Moses s. Grantham the
regular nominee Tor the Senate, has carried the county
oy ~ majority Hampshire and Morgan to hear from,
wnch Will increase it to 200. Hammond, the independent
Mng' and Lewis Grantham, (dem.,) elected to the
ouse OF Delegates by 200 majority their wing COM
Pepnlors, Colston and Hunter, regular nominees
u rauKner gets "a majority over Parker for Congress-
Faulkner received large democratic vote at this pre-.
Shc being his place of residence otherwise he would
nave been beaten in the county
Inc result is decisive, and shows that the democracy
nave the ascendency here when they put forth all their
strength One hundred guns for old Berkeley.
Yours, truly.
n s. have Just heard from Jefferson Faulkner gets
Su 80 majority there. Parker will carry the district by
500 majority.
From the Matinsburs Chronicle-Extra.
Berkeley County.
Congrea.-C. J. Faulkner, (w.) $40; r. Parker,
(dem. 1876.
a. SENATE R B. Sherrard (w,) 4qa; NJ s. Grantham,
hou*CE. Colston, (w.,) 4sl; E. p Hunter, w. }
10 40, a. " Hammond, Il. wy e79; L. Grantham, lin.
The above is Official. II will be perceived that Faulk
majority over Parker. in this county, is "a, and
mon = Gnpthsms majority sye! Sherrard is i4s Ham.
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War DEPARTMENT,

War DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 49, 1919.
DEAR Although doubt whether nay transfer from
agreeable position in the House of Representatives
the and rksone duties OF this department is subject
for congratulations, the less thankful for yours
In relation to Mr. PEBBLES, think your mind may in
quiet; at least far my influence extend he is safe,
under the circumstances which surround him. they
knoicn and understood by me.
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
s. j. ANDERSON, Chief Clerk.
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upwards Of 200 majority over Colson and Hunter, the
wing nominees.
by Telegraph to the Union ]

'FREDEKIcKsBURG, half past 5, D. m
"ln Fredericksburg, Forbess majority over Holiday
(dem) for Congress is AZ. AT the Court house F's ma
lonty g. Al Andrews precinct (same county VIZ Spott.
syvana) Holidays majority 43, and at New Market his
mai. 40; Thus. in Spottsylvania. HIS maj. is SO. In
King, George, Holidays maj T. Polls kept open In
Caroline county, Sycamores precinct, Holidays mai
80 This is up 10 last night Conway (dem) elected 10
legislature from Spotsyvania"
RICHMOND April 27-9l D. m
"SEDDoNs MAJoRITIEs -Chesterfeld 29o Powbatan
So; Goochland, 100; Louisa. $50; Hanover, 80
49, 'N'''
I'VE cannot doubt Seddon's election. Bayy and Mill
son elected A loss to Goggin in Albemare"
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oJ- Bible society.-The thirteenth anniversary meet
ing of the Bible Society of this city will be held in Trinity
Church, Grew. DR.. Bue,'s,) Monday evening, April
Both, quarter before O'clock which the friends
the particularly invited
Addresses will be delivered by Rev Mr.. Tillnghas
American Bible Society and by Rev Dr. Prince ONE @ of
the secretaries Of that society.
AS the society of this city is considerably indebted
the parent society for Bibles the subscribers its funds
who have not yet paid and other friends who may wish
contribute this cause will confer special by send
ing their subscr pon donations, with names
Cot Nourse the treasurer, 18th street; by handing
them, if more convenient to either of the undersigned.
]. p. INGLE, Chm'n of Elk Committee.
M. II. MILLER. Secry of the Society.
AMIR -
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To Mr.. CRAWFORD.

APRIL IL, 1873.
DEAR have just learned that you have been APP
pointed chief clerk the Secretary of War congratulate
your in obtaining honorable position.
You have taken the place of very honorable gentleman
but he knows how to submit to honorable capulaton
Having been for many years acqna nted with the late
Secretary, General Marcy he yielded to my solicitation,
during the pressure of work the department. give
employment friend of mine, who has adversely.
You will find in Mr.. PEBBLES efficient and able clerk,
rapid penman, with great industry shall esteem it a
special favor, If any plains against him, to let
know it. He OF great service to during the progress
of the late in ways than and addressed
thousands OF documents for me y and very anxious
that he should retain his situation. He belongs
celent family in the State of New York; though he has
been obliged seek employment elsewhere. He has
other ties than wife, and his little compensation enables
him to get along snugly.
Before left Washington, got Mr.. Toombs to say that
he would the incoming Secretary, and that my
friend disturbed.
Yours very respectfully
s. J. ANDERSON. esq, Chief Clerk,
Department of War
this he paid me for 10 a manuscript writer-C. GP
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q. IL. PARTRIDGE. M d.
No. l93 Spruce street, Phladelphin,

NO. lso Spruce street. Philadelphia,
.oNTiNuES to give his particular attention TO the treat
the throat. =
Ap 10-3nifs r. ~
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WAsulNsros CRY. April 22

WASHINGTON Cry April % 1919.
Mr. G. O. PEBBLES has requested me TO express N opin-
ion in regard to his conduct has come under my
observation during his service in the War Office.
In the work which Mr. PEBBLES has been engaged in
connexlon with myself have found him prompt willing
capable, and unliI recently, efficient He has manifested
an anxiety 10 perform his duties faithfully and until the
occurrence OF certain pecuniary difficulties. which
have occasoned him annoyance he has discharged
Them 10 my entire satisfaction; attey his uselune has
been impaired from that cause
WIN regard 10 the difficulties alluded TO- candor obges
me 70 say that attribute them his ndiscetion TO
hs ignorance OF the community in which he resides, and
want OF forecast IN arranging his money matters No
Of his thaf hdpe come 10 koiedge haze, Nth kroc
cage q n" character, east doubt mind the
uPighness and integrity Of his Intentions although
not wonder construction has been placed upon
them by creditors anxious about their dues and accustomed
TO deal WIN strangers and alvenlurers.
Very respectfully.
JOHN ID. MCPHERSON. '
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Gy-smith.onia. I.<cturts.-A of lectures on
Geology will be delivered by Edward Hitchcock LIZ D.,
president of Amherst College, in the lecture of
wing OF the Smithsonian Building "a Monday, Wed
nesday, and Friday evenings To II O'Clock
on Monday evening, April 30
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THE UNION.

your hands inasmuch he has thus far been continued
ONCE owing 70 .he interest exeued by you in his behalf
HIS success" mas been selected. $. J. A.
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Summer millinery.

Summer Millinery.
MRS. s. PARKER will open, Tuesday, May LIST, a
lNl handsome assortment OF Summer Millinery, consist
Ing in part of fancy dress hats, white black and colored
chip; French yellow sraws; and a few chdrens sraws.
Also very large and assortment of the best Paris
ribands
At S. Pakcr's Fancy Store, between Al and streets
An
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DIED.

the residence Of oMs PArros in Richmond Tuesday
evening, Captain PHILIP SLAUGHTER gallant patriotic
officer of the revolution. in the Dist year OF his age.
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ONE NIGHT monE-oARUsrs SALOON.

BY general request, SGNoRAT TRUFFI, SIGNoR BEN.
EIDE FTI, SIGNOR s. ROSI, HENRI HERR, and
FRANZ CUENEN, will give a second and last
ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT,
This Saturday. Euening.
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H. II. MORsELL,

II. II. MORsELL,
Aftornsv-nrLaE,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to thu puhc
Office on A street, near the City Hail.
Ap l7-cods,