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COMPLETION OF THE JAMES RI
YER AND KANAWHA CANAL.

We congratulate our readers on the fact Of
the Legislature, having passed the measures
necessary to carry forward this great work.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 1st, in men
tioning the fact, says:
In the report of the proceedings of the Leg
islature, to be found in another column, it will
be observed that bill has passed the Senate
(having previously passed the House,) to ena-
BILE the contract for finishing the canal to be
completed between the James River and Ka-
nawha Canal Company and Belot des Minieres
Brothers & Company, of France.
The preamble to the contract recites that it
is of the highest importance to Virginia that
the water line between the Chesapeake bav
and the Ohio river, which will open the short
est, safest, cheapest, and most certain route,
should be promptly completed, securing there
by great increase in the trade both of Vir-
ginia and of France.
The new company is incorporated under
the name of the Virginia Canal Company"
and will have one office in Richmond and one
in Paris. 1t shall have capital stock of not
less than twenty nor more than thirty-fvs mil
lion dollars, divided in shares of one hundred
dollars each.
They shall repair the canal from Richmond
to Buchanan, making it at least five feet deep
at every point.
They shall complete the water line from
Richmond to the Ohio by an extension of the
canal to Lyken's shoals, on the Kanawha, and
i'm proving the Kanawha to the Ohio.
They also enlarge the tide-water connection
at Richmond by doubling the locks between
the basin and dock
1t is impossible to calculate the enormous
advantages of trade and the vast increase of
wealth which is offered to Virginia by this
scheme. Taken in conjunction with the Cow
ington and Ohio railroad, which is also to be
completed, We may fairly look forward to
handling large share of the produce of the
Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. The value of
the property along this line will be greatly
increased. 1t will be like streak of fat from
the mouth of the Kanawha to Norfolk through
the lean Of Old Virginia; or rather, like the
Nile, the channel of trade will overflow with
wealth and enrich the whole State So mote
it be-
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General Assembly OF Virginia.
RICHMOND, Feb. 1
SENATE.
PATRIOTIC RESOLUTIONS,

PATRIOTIC RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were introduced
by Mr.. Keen, of Pittsylvania, and unanimous
ly adopted;
ResolUed By the General assembly of Ny-
GINA, That the people of this Commonwealth,
and their representatives here assembled,
cordially approve the course of policy pur-
sued by Andrew johnson, President of the
United States in reference to the reconstruc-
ton of the Union We abide the issue of the
late contest we do not desire to renew what
has been so concusively determined nor do
we mean to permit any one subject to QUE
control to attempt its renewal or to vi ,late
any of our obligations to the United States.
In the wise firm, and just action that Andrew
johnson has commenced we mean to co-ope-
rate with all the energy and power which we
can devote to what is obviously the cause of
liberty and repose in all our borders.
Resoloed, That knowing, as we do know,
that the above declaration represents the uni
yersal sentiment and purpose of our people,
we perform duty to ourselves and to the
people of Virginia when we denounce, as
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INTERESTING STATISTICS The yearly NOR
tality of the globe is SO, 1888, 1873 persons. This
ssat the rate of 1854 per day, $3.50 per
hour, 60 per minute. SO each pulsation of
our hearts marks the decease of some human
creature The average of human life is SO
years. Three-tenths of the population die at
or before the age Of 4 years-one-half at or
before Al years. Among 1000 persons, one
arrives at the age of 100 years. one in 100 at
tains the age Of 80, and one in 5 lives to the
age Of rs. Married men live longer than
single ones, In 1000 persons, IS marry, aud
more marriages occur in June and December
than in any other months. Professions exer-
else great influence on longevity. In 1000
individuals who arrive at the age of 70 years.
AZ are priests orators or public speakers; 40
are agriculturists, 33 are workmen, 80 SOL
diers Or military employees, 20 advocates or
engineers, 81 professors and "a doctors. Those
who devote their lives to the prolongation of
that of others, die the soonest.
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EeS" A writer in the National Intclligencei

Eg" A writer in the National Intclligencer
takes issue with the recent opinion of the
Quartermaster General, as to a demand for
rent for property in Winchester, and says "to
claim to take and appropriate the property of
loyal citizen as "prize of war" simply because
that property happened to be in hostile
town" is an assumption in direct antagonism
to the theory maintained by our" Government
in all its discussions with foreign govern
ments, and especially with Great Britain, on
the subject of belligerent rights" II this de-
cision is not disavowed by the Secretary of
War, we may expect soon to see it quoted
against us by Lord Clarendon with damaging
effect.
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COTTON SEED.

As some of our readers will doubtless (per-
haps for the first time) plant cotton crop
this spring, we wish to give them word of
advice about cotton seed
1t will not do to depend upon seed, which
has lain in the lint for twelve months, for
planting purposes.
The majority of planters know that old
seed which have been ginned the fall the cot
ton was picked, are as good if not better than
new. This is not the case where seed have
lain, unginned, for a year.
The lint extracts all the oil (which serves as
nutrition to the young plant from the seed.
1t does not destroy the terminating property
of the seed the seed will come up, but the
plant will die in ten days. We have known
two entire stands of cotton lost by the use OF
old seed. A word to the wise is sufficient.
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A GREAT CALAMITY,-The particulars of
the loss of the Steamship London discloses
the fact that of two hundred and Sc
venty persons only nineteen were saved
All the women and children persisted, as also
did Bishop Wooley, and the tragedian Mr.
Gustavus V. Brooke. Some interesting par
ticulars of this terrible loss will be found in
another column.
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From Canada.

Hamilton c. " Gen. Sweeney and Col
Roberts passed through this city last night
They were noticed by the Mayor and the
Chief of Police.
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Baltimore Feb. 2.-Admiral Porter and of
ficers of the Naval School, were to-day for
mally received by the Maryland Senate and
House of Delegates.
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New York Markets.

Neao York, Yeb 2.-Flour unsettled; Wheat
steady; Corn dull Beef steady Pork firm,
new 2Ss@29: Cotton dull, sales of 1000 bales
at 4S@49; Sugar dull Naval Stores quiet;
Gold 1888.
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PARDoNs,-Very few pardons were granted
to-day. Gen. j. S. Preston, of S. c., OF the
late rebel army, was pardoned also four
others from South Carolina, of the $4,000
class-Star.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

JOINT RESOLUTION ON THE RECONSTRUCTION
POLICY OF THE PRESIDENT.
The joint resolution passed by the Senate on
the above subject was read and referred to the
Committee on Courts of Justice.
THE HOUR OF MEETING CHANGED
On motion Mr.. Watkins, the House will
meet to-day at IL clock, instead of II o'clock,
the regular hour heretofore fixed
THE ELECTION OF PENITENTIARY OFFICERS.
The Chair announced the joint order of the
day to be the election of Superintendent and
Store Keeper of the Virginia Penitentiary, and
the election was then proceeded with
The joint vote and final results will be found
in the Senate report.
The House then adjourned
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criminal and cruel assaults upon our, character
and our interests, the efforts of those who pro-
mote evil designs by representing our views
and intentions to be different from those which
we here assert. That we have in our midst
persons who find their interest temporarily
promoted by such course of misrepresen-
taton, is one of the misfortunes of our
present political condition. To the intelli-
gence and the integrity of those who rule the
powers of the United States Government we
look for our safeguard and protection against
these malign influences.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The Senate then proceeded to the execution
of the joint order of the day, for the election of
Superintendent of the Penitentiary
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PENITENTIARY
Messrs Colin Bass, j. F. Pendleton, T. w.
Garrett, J. M. Austin and ]. M. Conrad, were
nominated after three ballots, Mr.. Jane S
F. Pendleton was declared duly elected Super
intendent of the Penitentiary.
PENITENTIARY STORE KEEPER.
The first ballot Mr.. J. B. Cary was de-
eared duly elected Penitentiary Store Keeper,
and the Senate then adjourned.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

&s- CorPHs T1rs protect the toes of Chill
dren's Shoes. One pair will outwear three with
out Tips. Sold everywhere. .I-
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LEAVE YOUR NAMES.

Persons in this city or Portsmouth, desiring
the Day Book left at their homes, can have it
properly attended to by having their names
left at our counting room
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TOH N w. MI ORE,

TOHN w. MOORE,
AUCTIONEER Il COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Formerly Of the Dry Goods firm of Foster d
Moere)
Begs leave to tender his services in the above
capacities to his friends and the community gen
orally. Will give particular attention to the sale
of Real Estate, Household and Kitchen Furniture,
and all other property, either at Auction or pri-
vate sale, making prompt returns Of proceeds.
He now occupies the store, No. 48 south side
East Main street, where he intends to hold Aac-
tons at Night, at which will be offered great
variety of good and serviceable articles
This will afford the Merchants of this city and
elsewhere great facility in disposing of surplus
stock to advantage.
Gratefully approaching the patronage accorded
him in the past, he solicits future continuance
in his new field, feeling assured he can give salts
faction to all who may favor him with their sup
port. jan29-2w
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NJ EW OOK STO RE.
CHAS, w, WILSON,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER,
M. 45 BANK STREET.
NORFOLK VA

NORFOLK, VA,
Would inform his friends and the public that he
has commenced the Book and Stationery business
in its various branches at the above stand, where
he purposes keeping Large and Varied Stock of
Books and Stationery, both Foreign and Domestic
| Manufacture.
| Believing Bookstore of superior order to be
felt want of our city, and that our community
will appreciate and sustain such an institution,
| the subscriber designs keeping, not only all the
choice Leading and Standard Publications of this
| country but also large stock of Foreign Works,
particularly English Books, of which he has at
present on hand select assortment, to exami-
nation of which he respectfully invites the public.
| The friends Of Mr.. ]. D. GHISELIN Jr., will
find him at this store, ready to accommodate their
wants, as in times past.
| The long experience of this gentleman in the
trade warrants the assertion that this Store will
| be made par excellence, "THE Book STORE"
The Store is so arranged that easy access to the
Books is secured to visitors, and the public are
cordially invited to call and examine them whether
they wish to purchase or not. They may rely on
always finding on the shelves the choicest selec-
ton of English and American Authors, and ar
| engagements have been made for obtaining
promptly, any Book required, American or For
eign, not already on hand.
"A List of some of the Books in store will be pub
lshed in few days, and regular accessions will
be made to the stock. feb 1-tf
DRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE AT
| No. l6 Talbot Street.-Mrs. Harriet A.
Ball respectfully announces that she is prepared
to receive private boarders at SIS per week, with
good accommodations.
! Call as above. feb I-l0t
! ID EMOV AL.-Henry p. worcester
| IL has removed to No 81 West Wide Water
street, lin rear of the Custom House, where he
will continue the General Forwarding and Com
mission business as heretofore He will be pleased
to see his friends at his new location, and hopes
to merit share of their patronage.
| rs A full assortment of Perkins, Stern Cos
pure California Wines, always hand and for
sale at New York prices.
| HENRY p. WORCESTER,
| feb lin No. 81 West Wide Water Street.
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. R00 CORDS OF WOOD FOR

We offer for sale $500 cords of Wood standing
on West Neck River, in Princess Anne County,
about twenty miles from Norfolk, by way OF the
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.
For terms, &C., apply to
LEIGH BROS. l. PHELPS,
jan30-tu-4t No. Commercial! Row
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y / A N o >
PA NOS!
PI A N O 8 81!
very fine
PIANO FORTES,
z OCTAVE CROSS STRING SCALE,
FULL METALLIC PLATE,
which for power, fullness of tone, elasticity of
touch, and elegance of finish are equal, if not
superior, to any in the country. Also, constantly
on hand,
FRENCH, CHINA,
And BOHEMIAN
CUT GLASS WARE,
FOR TABLE USE.
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
of great variety, too numerous to mention.
Call and examine them.
G. SCHWARZKOPF,
IS Main Street, under Johnson's HALL
iapJ
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~ w. ROWLAND,
w.. Formerly Of Rowland Bros,
Neyis0n Street, near the Ferry.
IS now receiving and offers for sale, on reason
able terms,
Patent Cut Loaf, Crushed, Powdered, and Cot,
fee Sugars, Of all grades,
Cuba and P. r. Sugars,
Rio, Laguayra, and Java Coffee,
Family, Extra, and Super Flour,
Butter, Cheese, Lard,
Adamantine and Tallow Candles,
Soap, Starch, Brooms,
Wooden Ware, Paper, &C., dc.
jan22-tf
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
QUARTERLY MEETING FOR NORFOLK DISTRICT.
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NJ ORFOLK AND PETERsBURG
IN RAILROAD COMPANY.-The 8 per cent.
bond-holders of this Company are requested to
report to Thos. j. Corprew, ESQ.,, Treasurer at
Norfolk, Va, the FACE numbers Of their bonds.
and the number of COUPONS on each bond, re.
naming unpaid to the LIST July, 1866
WIN. MALONE,
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q TERLIN @EXCHANGE--Sie
- Drafts, on Liverpool, in sums to suit pur
chasers-for sale bv VIM LAMB
dec27-tf "a Commerce Street
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rNHE UNDERWRITERS AGENCY
or NEW YORK; ~.
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"A CAED.-To nay Fe'i0lc citizens Of the First
" crd by the result Of the Municipal election,
on Monday last, the 18th, have been called to
snare In the fortunes o. many wiser and better
men than myself, who though denied the
wreath OF victory. nevertheless enjoyed the
higher privilege of laboring 10 deserve it
The occasion referred to. being the first time
that my name has ever been connected with n
political canvass, and my varied EN- ploylnents
being such, as to render II almost impractical
bic for me to mingle extensively, with the
masses OF my fellow citizens, on the eve of the
election, or at any other time, have reason to
De Satshed with the liberal support which
vas so generously extended 10 me, and for
Wnlch am unfeIgneGly grateful. The pop-
ular verdict, thus rendered, adverse as it has
been TO my own aspirations or the wishes of
my friends, Will not i'll the slightest degree d.
mlnlsh my zeal for the advancement of the
substantial interests of ''the working classes
among rs, or lesson my earnest exertions to
promote and enlarge the usefulness of s.the
Public Schools" upon which my time and la
boTs. In my appointed sphere. nave hitherto
been most cheerfully and gratuitously be-
slowed. With unabated respect, 1 remain
your grateful and obliged fellow citizen,
JAMES PATTERSON JUSTIN.
Washington City, June 6, 1866
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MARRIED..

O,DBISCOLL-DALEY. At st Aloysius Church
on Tuesday evening, the 5th instant, by the Revd.
Il. u. Wiget, II :, Captain b. J. OiDRISCULL,
Of the Ssth N v. Vols. lNesgher's Irish Brigade
TO ELlLABETHA. DALEY, daughter of Eus ne
Daley, of this city.
PERKlNS-MERRILAT. On Tuesday. It'll in
Rev r. De Hass, Mr.. JOHN pERKISs. Of
BreskIyn. N. Y, to Miss MOLLIE A. MERRI-
LAT. Of Washing ton, d. @.
REED-SCHNEIDER. On the 7th instant, by
the Rev. J. George Butler, at the English Luther
an Church, WILLIAM b. REED to Miss KATIE
a, eldest daughter OF A. Schneider, Esq., all of
this city.
sMITH-sHREvE. On the 7th instant, by the
Rev. Mr.. burlington. Of this city. Mr.. LEWIS ,
SMITH, Of Penn'a a, to Miss MARY G. SHREvE,
PR6CTOR-HALL On the 7th instant by the
Rev. DE-: Hewlett, at Calvary Baptist Church Mr.,
FRANKLIN NJ. PROLTOR to Miss FANNIE
HALL all of this city.
COCHRAN-LONG. On the 7th instant at the
residence Of Colonel Jacob NJ. Long Harlem N
Y. city, By the Rev. Mr. Bourne, GEO W COOH-
BAN, OF Warrington, ID. c., to BOSE NJ LONG,
OF Beading, Pa.
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by GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
BLOCK OF THREE NEW THREE sroRy

On mOhDAf AFTERNOON, June 18th, ct 6
o clock D. m, on the premises, shAA offer fer
tale block OF three new three story Brick Houses
and Lots. This property is situated llth street
west, between and q north Of the beet looa
hoDs in the city. and has increased in value mere
IN the last few than any other location in
city. sald Houses are built two lots of IS feet
front each, running back los feet to loot alley,
thus leaving each House 10 feet inches front, and
running back 81 feet each. The Houses are built
In the most substantial msnDer. FIRE wall sepAra-
ting each from foundation and eXtsu din R whole
height. The Houses covered with good tin
roof, with a covering Of felt under the tin. Said
houses are finely finished in modern sty Ie through
out; having gas pipes all through, marble msntels
In the parlors, good passages aud starwaYs. with
continued black walnut rails; all the cOnyebiences
OF nice clothes presses, &C &C; sood summer
KITCHENS, walks in back yards paved, and hy-
drant in each yard; good wood sheds, fencing, &c
Terms of sale One half cash, and balance in 8
and IL months, with notes secured BY deed of trust
on the property.
They will be sold separately, and $50 will be re-
qulred on eac h house the spot they are sold
end the terms OF sale TO be CEN piled with in one
week from the Gay Of sale, or the property will be
sold at coss OF defsulting purchaser
SD GREEN Il WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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DIsoRpERLY CHILpRRS.-Yesterday onicer
Clements. OF the Fifth Ward. arrested five
boys. ranging from I2 70 IS years, who went
u the premises of Alex. Cole. and behaved in
an outrageous manner, breaking his property,
and abusing him with profane language. Jus
uce Gull fined each 81 90. There Is hope tn {
three of them may be reformed. but of two of
the party there is no hope. The house Of Dr.
rection would hardly change their HABITS
They gave their names as Sam uel and Frank
jim Kesthby, Geo. Scott. Geo. Henzariine, and
Taten Shins.
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HARVEY & Co, 2S9 Pennsylvania avenue.
between 9th and 10Th streets, is the only she'll
fish establishment In the city where there is a
variety OF delicacies of the season served. soft
and Hard Grabs in prOfusion; HOLSTERS, CLANS
&c.. in every style. Step i'll and look over
their bill of fare
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PRESENTATION SWORD NoTE.-The foil ow-
ing is the number of votes cast up to IL O'Clock
D. m, at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans
Fair. in electing recipient for the sword 10
be presented TO the omcer receiving the greatest
number of votes: General o. o. Howard, SIS;
General Hancock, ~; General Sheridan, 9:
General W. T. Sherman, 4; General Meade. 1;
scattering G.
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ESTIMATE OF RATIoSs.-The A sistant Com
missioner of Freedmen Affairs in this district
estimates the rations which IT will be necessary
TO issue 70 the freedmen Of the district during
the mol tn of June 900 full ratons, payment
for hich will be- secured by liens on the crops;
to EMPLOYEES and Iaborers, $50; and rations to
dependents ~, COO total, 29.35O. This estimate
inclu, les children sick in hospital, aged and
infirm in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Loudon
counties and Freedmen's Village.
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COUCH, Cold, or Sore Throat, requires
immediate attention. as neglect oftentimes re-
suits In some incurable Lung Disease
''BTotcn's BrOachiol TrOches" are a simple rem
edy, and will almost invariably give imme-
dlate relief. 90
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RY THos. DOwLING, Auct.; eeors,tovu.
VALUAsskS5I, o InMTRHSyEp REesHsrr n

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY In
GEORGkT0WH AT AUCTION.
On TSEsDAY, 18th june, Infant: a. s o'clock ..
and desirable Frame DveIlias in which reside,
on Prospect street. 0eorgetown, with the sdjoin-
ing lot. The whole premises have o front Of 66
feet and o depth Of 80 feet.
The house contains fifteen rooms, Including bath
rosn and water closet supplied With Potomac we
ter, and large. dry. airy cellar. The vacant loe
p Handsomely oFnamepted With choice varieties OF
neweu and fruit. and fountain in the centre. A
cistern OF the best construction In the yard, With
pump in Kitchen, furnishes the paresf Drinking
water, and the house 10 supplied threughsut with
gas.
& The house WAS built in the best manner and OF
he best materials, and with an eye 20 oomfsrt, Ia
has two piaZEss running The length Of the Saek
closets, and 10 covered with . tight, painted tin
roof. a sewer, connecting with the river, runs
under the Of the premises into which the syope
and and vs.te water is dischsrsed. treat dssidsrs-
found.
Terms One third cash; balance In oss. too ssd
three Year,, TO be secured By endorsed notes md .
deed OF trust on the prsRsHsYYm yxvRLL
THOMAS BOWLING,
iss fIute Auetione1r.
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pY GREEN a WILLIAMS.

en- Itth street west. between B and streets
On WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, ss o'clock
p, m. shall sell, on the premises part Lot No
II in Square 30. 36s, with the Improvements con-
sistine OF two two-story Brick Houses, containing
1 rooms each.
Terms: One third cash balance in six and twelve
months. secured by deed OF trust on the premises
All conveyancins and revenue stamps q the coat
of the purchaser. go down when cold
Jed GREEN WILLIAMS, Aucts
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CORNs, BUNIeNs, Club and Inverted Nails,
Enlarged Joints, Callosities, Vascular Excres-
cences, and other disorders of the feet sue
ses.luIIy treated without pain. by DR.. White,
Surgeon Chiropodist, Rooms No. 424 Pennsyl-
yania avenue. between AZ and 9th streets. Of
flee hours from a. m. to p. m, and 6 TO 9 D. m