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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-12-30
For IN,
Tree Pedlars.

/ IL Is strange. and unAccouniable
indeed to US, why persons who lay
any claims to ordinary intelligence
still persist in patronizing foreign
tree pedlars, and that many times in
the face OF repeated failures and dis
appointmen and with tho fact be-
fore their eyes that we have reliable
nurseries near home where trees
| aud plants can beprocured fresh and
genuine aud, with something to tall
back on if necessary.
We think We hazard nothing when
We say that not one IN ten. vho buy
this shipped trash are satibfed with
their statement. We have besn told
Of one agent who boastsd Of having
sold in this town last fall, three hun.
dred dollars worth, for = New York
nursery, apple trees at thirty dol
lars per hundred, while We happen to
know Of \ nursery not many miles
from here, where they can he bought
for halt the money.
We say then in this respect, rs in
vi! others, patronize home industry.
Foster the interest Of our own com
munity. Give these strangers the
cold shoulder. Plant frnits and
sLrubbery and care for them, thereby
enhancing the value of Real Estate:
conduce TO our health and refine
ment occupy our spare moment.
aud add to our happiness generally.
We have just had the force of these
ideas demonstrated TO our mind, BY
being shown some samples Of splen
did Grape Vines raised by our en-
lerprising gardener, q. Motiet, who
informs us that he has superb lot OF
all kinds OF small fruit plsnts on his
place, above town, ready Cor delivery
next spring.
Think Of this When called upon by
said itinerating gents.
LB.L.
TBE VAN AERNAM DIyiN Seas
pAL.-Kidd and WeIsch, two clerks
in the Pension Office, who were con
cerned in the scandal about
Commissioner Van Acrnam and
Annie Devine, were dismissed yester-
day BY Secretary Cox. The story
was that young girl, ." the lay of
Gen Rswlins funeral. at house ON
18th street, cut her throat, and that
intimacy with the Commissioner was
the cause that be eowed up the
wound, aud sent her body out of the
city for burial, and tlok measures fur
concealing the circumstances. Ac,
cordiug to the curren. gossip, the girl
was from the Deighborhood ut Van
Aernam's residence in York State.
and the intimacy was discovered by
her sending notes to him. Welsh in
formed Seci e ary Cox Of his suspicion
as q matter Of duty, ~ he says. bu'
+. refused to give particulars, n"less
the Secretary would assure hi'' OF
. protection, which Welsch asserts
that he did and now that
he is out vi Office, he aJvertises the
public to withhold its Judgment until
| he makes certain revelations in print
The public, OF course, will he very
patient until il gets the PROMISED
scandal; and, in thi meantime. Com
missio ler Van Aeruam rcposes on
anything but bed OF roses.--Wssh.
Cor. Chicago l5't.
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Alvin Lewis and Fred w. Hawicv
are both confined to their rooms with
lung atfec. .iohs,
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Last Night.

1t was gratifying to every friend OF
our gallant firemen. to notice the
crowded house last night on the oc-
casion Of their annual Festival at
Taylor & Blakes Hall.
The gross receipts footed up 1882
which will probably leave them some
$3.50 nett aud which is The largest
nett amount ever realized by any one
Festival held here.
Geo W Hale tho banker drew the
splendid silver sett on his ticket No
SO which proves that as drawist, o
tnuel is no comparison 70 our good
looking friend.
At high noon ofnight wespious ones
departed. and the votaricsof Terpsi-
chore chased the hours with flying
teet, and shook high their fantastic
toes till the wee small hours this
morning.
1t was bully success, worthy Of
the bully boys Of Ottumwa Fire Co.
No. /.
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The young lady who rises early
rolls up her slooves and walks INTO
the kitchen TO got breakfast or to as
sist doing SO, and afterwards, with
eheertuiauss aud sunny smiles puts
the house il order, wiihouG tho as.
>istpnce OF her mother, is worth o
housand parlc. beauties, who from
want OF exercise, almost Gle with
aziauss. The former VIII make o
good wife and ri ..der homo a para
iise the latter is q useless pieco OF
furniture. aud will, to the annntance
Of the house Old, go whining 10 the
grave. The Vo,ce.
" Il Wilson, formerly employed
in this city with tho d V Il Il and
later with ] FL Merrill L Co., now
one of the thriving merchants OF
, Fremont Nebraska, renaws his snh-
scription to the COURIER
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PERSONAL. We received
ly visit to-day from hon. J
son OF Fairfield, one OF tt,
brains, whom Iowa has al,
lighted to h ',or.
Majo" "l,g ilcox, edito
vile Gase,,t .s3 7. NJ, alsd
in u moment. l
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state Treasurer's Report.

The forthcoming report OF Hon.
Samuel Rankin, State Treasurer, will
show healthy and gratifying con.
dition of the finances Of our State
The balance in the Treasury, Novem.
Der Z, 1867, belonging to the several
funds, and exclusiveot United States
Treasury notes belonging to the per-
manent School Fund, was as follows:
Permanent school Fund. ............ ...S,ll8 "a
Temporary school Fund .....:.... ....l,969 81
Dictionary Fund. ...............O ~
Coupon und.......- .....................l,Aoa "
Total balance in Treasury Nov 8, ls7. .ss7 ,74O As
Amount received November 3,
1867, to November I, 1869, inclusive,
as follows:
On acct OF General Revenue sl,'5!.!ls u
" swamp Land idem'ty -: 5O5l 8
- Coupon Fund. .li6,O00 %
II. It. Tax Fund d.......... ,l4l,5li 81
q pes Moines River Imp. ..l62.706 II
'aas7 %:,9ss ,sss 3 3
exclusive Of United States Treasury y
notes belonging 10 ,. e.
The disbursement for same period
are as follows:
On acct general reyenne.. 81 ,ly5, ,66s g6
Permanent school Fund. ll;5s I; e; g g
swamp Lands Idem tyFund 400 s.
Coupon Funds. ,...,...... lE,4ei 20
Railroad Tax Funds. ~ oil 81
Des Moines River Imp. lS,S59 AZ
sl,05l,75l 2.
(eyclusiye of s--laid out in the redemption
of Iowa State bonds for 1858. being amount OBJ.
tanned from sale oI L y Treasury notes belong
I! ing to the Permanent school Fund.)
Leaving balance in treasury Nov. l.,
1868, 1903, 1856 divided among the
various funds, that of general revenue
being $3.50, l6O.ll.
The Treasurer's report will show
| in detail all the financial transactions
of the State during the last two years,
embodying most important and inter
| esting information for the people, TO-
sether with such recommendations
and suggestions as experience and
the judgement the Treasurer may
dictate, Col Rankin has afforded To
the duties of his office with the most
scrupuous fidelity, looking always to
the best interests ofthe State. Hack
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Total balance in Treasury Nov 8, 1857. .sg7 TAO 45
Amount received November 3,
1867, to November I, 1869, inclusive,
as follows:
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Washington, Dec ls.
SENATE

The Vice President called attention
TO the requirements Of the law for
filling the vacancy occasioned by the
death Of Mr.. Fessonden.
Mr.. Warren Introduced 3 bill for .
more equal distribution Of the nation
al banking capital; providing that
the amount Of circulating notes TO b
issued TO banking associations shall
not exceed $40, ,OO0, 900; and that il
issuing said notes the preferencsshall
be given to the banxing Gssocia.
tions in sections having the least na-
tional bank circulation.
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exclusive OF United States Treasury
notes belonging to s. T.
The disbursements for same period
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(exclusiye of s---laid out III the redemption
of Iowa state bonds for 1858, being amount oh.
tanned from sale oJ Z = Treasury notes belong
ing to the Permanent School Eund.)
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-06-12
THE EYES! THE EYES!
DR.. E. H. PAROEE,
OculiSt and AuriSt

A FTER PROTRACTED BLINDNESS OF
N more than five years, DR.. Pardee has made
himself thoroughly and scientifically acquaint-
ed with all diseases of the Eye, and is now prac-
ticng with success not surpassed in the Uni
ted States.
All operations performed, such as strabism1s
or cross eye, Cataract by linear extraction, De-
preston or Absorption, Pterygium, or heshy
membrane growing over the eye, reduction OF u
Staphyloma, or buiging out OF the eye, Artihciai
Pupil Fistula Lachrymalis, or closing OF tear
passage, and all deformites OF the Llds, etc.
Artificial Ewes inserted without the least PAIN
and possessing all the movements and brliiiancy
of the real eye large assortment constantly
on hand and for sale at reasonable prices. The
Doctors Eye Bath for the treatment and cure OF
all nervous diseases is used all over this coast.
Thankful to those physicians who have sent
him cases for operations, he hopes that his uni
versal success will warrant a continuation Of
their confidence. His celebrity as operator is
co-exteusve with his success, as patients are
presenting themselves tor treatment and opera
tions, from New York and Boston. alnostiLonth-
ly Many patients be seen at the Doctor s
office daily, in different stages OF recovery.
Ofbce-737 Clay street, OPPOSITE THE
PLAZA San Francisco. ls.l4dy.
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Many writer these lines and invalid physician while visiting the
Island St. crGz for their health experienced and witnessed surprising and
beneficial the Rum there produced Of tlo who Ike
seeking health and inquiry an investigation obtained full history
medicinal He delighted l surprised a,i afs2 lis recovery,
determined possible procure right manufacture
States.
The result q his rs glorious himself a2l suffering humanity
world Plan
TATo 3-T-1ss tg a-:-o Of roaL i,la principles and
relying wholly vegetable -l oe IL ae vo-zai rapid rvu-
history ia ani became hc3ol al the civilized
cabaLst TlG3, c2x ho- demand for
PLANTATION 5---=sS exceeded tho to
Notwithstanding large q c-c osy
pounding Ct these 3a-s the quantity a ar aae necessary
aaa1 should md agent
s.: Tao.s is that p.e, Tie 32a. il securing and
leasing several plantations oa a'zao c; the largest -a'a rizav, a'' oa tA'
island Houses stills a1l presses csa asif va
hsa natives" -Ao sa-7s c:oel rrs-os @o;a2-
cured and very tAs'p-o9o:'-o @ PlA--I N rcn
supply tAe: laboratory viii al @ 2sY g. C IA rao n -@au-ao
turing the eaEAT DZZ2--c Ia92A7o2
natives crushing sugarcaa, preparing c a=l presses
an:io Fever and Agle s.yt:c2t an1 acc5 and
7~9 3T-zg u21-227i = :ao
history Over fv9 -:aa deo;3 e .He r. ~
adapted young na,s -a tla,a Tay ~-a il
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Weekly Grinity ynurnal.
sympathy.

knight and a lady once met in a grove
While each one was In quest Of fugitive love:
river ran mourniuly murmurng by
And they wept in its waters for sympathy
80, never was knight such a sor1ow that bore.n
-, never was maid so deserted before,"
From life and its woes let US instantly dy
And jump into together for company, !"
They searched for an eddy that suited the deed,
But here was bramble. and there was a weed
D How tiresome it Is 70 said the fair with a sigh
20 they sat down to rest them in company.
They gazed on each other the maid and the knight
How lar was her form, and how goody his hight;
"One mournful embrace sobbed the youth dio "
80 kissing and crying kept company.
80 had but loved such an angel as you I"
had bnt my swain been quarter true!"
:" To miss such perfection how blind was ~
Sure now they were excellent company.
At length spoke the lass, 'twixt a smile and tear
"The weather is cold for a watery bier :"
When summer returns may easily die
Til then let US sorrow in company"
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FRENCH MEDICAL OFFICE! +!

MEDICINE FACULTY PARIS GRADUATE OF THE
QUEENS COLLEGE, PHYSICIAN OF THE ST JoHSs
BAPTIsrE SOCIETY OF SAN Francisco
Dr. PERRAULT has pleasure to inform patients and
others seeking confidential medical advice that he can be
consulted daily at his office, "ARNORF HALL" BUILD
ING, Northeast Montgomery and Sacramento
streets, San Francisco. Rooms, No. 0, 10 and H.
floor, up Entrance either Montgomery or Sac
ramento streets.
Dr. PERRAULTS studies have been most exclusively de-
voted to the of the various forms of Nervous and Phys
cal Debility, the results of injurious habits acquired in
YOUTH which usually terminate in impotence and serty
and permanently induce all the concomtas of old age
Where inrmity exists involving the happiness of
life and that Of Others and morality dictate the
necessity of its removal for it is fact that premature
decline Of the ygor of manhood, matrimonial unhappness,
compulsory single life etc. have their in causes,
the Of which is planted in early life and the bitter
fruit tasted long afterward. Patients laborng under this
complaint will complain of or more Of the following
symptoms; Nocturnal emissions pains in the back and
head weakness of memory and sight, discharge from the
urethra the stool making water the intellectual
ultes are Weakened loss OF memory ensues ideas are
cloudel and there dsinclnaon attend to business,
to reading writing the society OF friends,
The patient will probably complain of dizziness vertigo,
and that sight and hearing weakened sleep disturbed
by Dreams melancholy signing, pal2itations Paintings
coughs and slow ever while some have external rheu
matte PAIN and numbnes Of the body Some of the most
common symptoms pimples in the face, and aching in
different parts of the body Patients suffering from this
disease should apply Immediately Dr.. PERRAULT, Ell
ther in person by letter. he will guarantee cure
OF Seminal emissions and impotence in six to eight weeks.
Patients suffering from yenerea diseases in
orrhea geet structures bubo ulcers cutancou eruptons
will he treated successfully All Syphtc and Mercu-
rial tants entirely removed from the system.
DR.. PERRAULT diplomas are in his Office, where patients
for themselves. We invite claim
know everything, every body
that in all taken under fulfill pro-
We particularly request those who this
boasted DOCTOR and that advertised ply till
and discouraged to call upon Low charges and quick
Ladies suffering any complaint incidental
their consult with relief
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n. Y. S. Vol. INSTITUTE, !
Corner 5th ave. and 10th street,
Central Park.

IA Home and School for the Sons of Deceased solders
DR.. II. 7. HELMBoLD:
Two bottles only of the package of your valu-
able Buchu presented to the Institute have been
used by the children, and with perfect success.
In the case of our little Lieutenant A. j. his
PRIDE Is no longer mortified, and he is free from
the daily morning anathemas of the chamber
mald VINO has charge of his bedding. feel that
knowledge OF the result of our use of your
buchu with the children under our charge may
save many Superintendent and Matron of
Boarding Schools and Asylums great amount
of annoyance and many a poor child suffering
more from ,cedhness than from habit, may be
spared punishment, that is (not knowing it as
weakness instead of a bad habit) most nniustly
inflicted upon them. Thanking you on behalf
OF the children, and hoping others may be alike
benefited,
II am respectfully yours,
COL. YOUNG,
General Sup't and Director.
June 10, 1866. 1882
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GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH,
January %, 1868.
Mr.. II. T. HELMBoLD:
Dear Sir Your communication requesting
our terms for advertising was duly received, but
from prejudice | had formed against advertis-
ing 'cures for secret diseases" it was left un-
answered. During an accidental conversation
in Il drug store the other evening, my mind was
changed on the character of your BUcHu 1t was
then highly commended for other diseases by
two physicians present. Inclosed please find
our rates of advertising.
Yours, &C.,
7. b. II. STENHOUSE
Editor and Proprietor of
Daily and Semi-Weeky Telegraph
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SPERMATORRHEA.

DR. DOHERTY has just published an important pam
phIet emboying his views and experiences in relation
Impotence Nry being short treatise Sperna-
turhaa Seminal Weakness Nervous and PLY
ty consequent this affection and other diseases
ual Organs
This little work contains information Of the
ALL whether married single, and will lie FREE by
mail receipt Of SIN CENTS in postage stamps return
postage Address W. X. DUIIEf.TY. NJ. D..
I2:tf. Francisco. Cal.
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case in the county hospital. There was young
man lying i'll there who was mourning and pray
lug for means and strength sufficient to enable
him to go East to his parents. 4 friend know
ing this desire and anxious to assist the invalid,
wrote 10 his father fer the necessary funds, and
a few days ago received $500. The next day he
visited the hospital to inform the young man
that his wishes and prayers were about to be re-
allied. Knowing the weak, nervous condition
of the patient he was quite cautious in impart-
ing the glad intelligence, breaking it BY degrees
to his knowledge. But it would seem as If pre-
caution was useless, as the young man on hear
ing the full facts of the intelligence sprang from
the bed and fell in fit resulting in paralysis
and tie probabilities that be will soon die.
i-NdrysuiNe dppedL
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You've WIFE IN TRoUBLE.-At late hour
on Tuesday night the Office of the Chief of Police
was visited by young lady and male escort
who represented that she had some vital intelli-
gence to communicate. The scared and awe
struck faces Of the visitors impressed the officer
with the belief that he was about to be advised
on some terrible case of homicide, or maybap a
tale disclosing scene of barbarity or secret
murder. Nor were the first words she uttered
a. all calculated to lesson this impression.
al believe the report of an iufanticide as hav
ing occurred on Cypress street, was made to you
yesterday
Yes, there was, madam replied the officer,
nudging his chair close to the fair informant and
preparing to listen to a tale of horror
81 have some information to give about the
matter, sir
"Indeed p
Yes sir, have"
"And yeu know the unnatural mother of this
slaughtered Innocent"
"Well, DO, sir | can't exactly say that /
know the woman. 1t wasn't to tell you who
she Isl but to assure you it ant me p
"Ohr'
''No sir; | wouldn't do such thing
"Well, who said you woud?' asked the sus-
picious officer.
"well, nobody; but William and me being
just married long enough, we was afraid you
might suspect US P'-Ne0 Orleans Pieayune.
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TO THE UNFORTUNATE !
NEW REMEDIES! NEW REMEDIES
DR., GIBBONS D1SPENSARY,
G23 hearney street,
Private entrance on Commercial street,
SAN FRANCISCO,

Established m 1854 for the treat-
ment of Sexual and Seminal di-ea-.s-
such As Gonorrhea. Gleet. Structure.
Syphilis in all il forms. Seminal Weak
ness. impotency, etc. Skin diseases (of
years standing and liberated Legs, sue
essftly treated
DOCTOR GIBBON has the pleasure
i announcing that he has returned 10,
this state. after an absenre of cne year.
during which time he IA, visited all
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Both the Ointment and the Pills should be used the fol-

fNAUTIONi-see that the words HOLLOWAY. New YoRk
" and LONDON appear as waiernark on every leaf ol
the book Of directions which enos each box pot No
others genuine handsome reward given for iniorna-
ton leading the detection of cOunterfeters Of the medi-
cnes AMI yenders Of the deceptive articles knowing them TO
be such Sold at the factory. No SO Maiden Lane and
by druggists and medicine dealers through the world
great saving by taking the large sizes Full
with every box or pot 1ely
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-06-12

AN illiterate correspondent, who is given to
sporting, wants to know when the 4" Anglo
Saxon race" so much talked of is coming off.
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THE Quincy Whig is responsible for the fol-
lowing:
An Irish girl in the employ of one of our 6rst
families was sent by the lady of the house one
day last week to dry goods store, with instruc-
tions to bring home good bed-comforter. She
returned after short absence with one Of the
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-06-12

AN Irishman being asked what be came to
America for, said, 'Ist what l came here for,
you name? Arrah, by the powers you may be
sure that it wasn't for want, for bad plenty Of
that at home
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-06-12

Mas. YELL lately cowhidei Mr.. Lay for not
pc erforming promise to marry her. As be
wouldn't make her Lay, she made him YELL
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WHArEvER else you borrow never borrow trou-
bie.~ 'isnever does any good, and when you re-
turn it you get no thanks. @
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Established expressly afford tie afflicted sound anil cisn
tifc Mdicai lid, in the tre0fne1t and of all
Irirate and Chronic dissn rs. cgses Of Sc
cyccy, and all SEIJ1L DLSORDERS
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To THE ArFLIcTED.-Dn. W. -. Do

To THE AFFLICTED.-DR. W DoHFRrr returns his
sincere thanks 10 his patients or their patronage
and would take this opportunity to remind them that he
Times consult at lis Institute for the OF chronic dis
of the LUNGs. LIVER. KIDNEYS DIGESTIVE and GENTo-
all its forms and stages; SEMINAL WEAKNESS and all the hor-
rid consequences Of self abuse G0SoREHoEt GIEET, STc-
Nocturnal and DIUrNAL EMISSIONS. pEBIiTY.
diseases OF the Back and Lons Of the Bladder
and Kidneys etc etc. and he hopes his long experience and
successful practice Will continue to insure him share of pub
lie patronage By the practice of in Europe and
the United States he enabled apply the cfceiand
successful remedies against diseases OF all kinds He cures
without mercury. charges moderate treats h patients
and honorable and has of unqueston-
able veracity from men OF known res?ectality and high
standing in society. All parties consulting him by letter
otherwise, will receive the best and gentlest
implicit secrecy
To FEMALES.-When n female in trouble. q afflicted
with disease as weakness of the back and limbs NJ in the
head duness of sight. loss of muscular power palpaton
heart. rritablity extreme urinary diff
cuItics derurenient Of digestive functions General iiity
vasnitis all diseases the womb srcity anda
other diseases peculiar females she should ad
once to the celebrated female Doctor W X DoHEETf his
Medical Institute and consult him about her troubles any
The Doctor is eiece than other
Ply ysician in the State of California Let false delcact
painful sufcrines and premature death. All married ladies
whose delicate health other circumstances prevent
crease in their .nie should write orca at Dr.. " H. Do
Medical Institute and they will receive every ss
BILE relief and help The Offices
he be consulted withoFt fear OF observation.
To CORREsPONDENTS-patient residing in any part Of
the State distant who desire the opinion
advice DoHERTY their respective and who
think proper submit written stat eeut of uc. pref
erence holding personal respectfully
ed that communications will be held most sacred and
confidential If the be fully and candidy described
personal communication will he instruc-
tions for diet regimen and the general treatment of the
case itself ncug the remedies will be forwarded without
DELAY and in such convey idea OF the pur
mort of the letter or parcel 50 transmitted
IA Consultations by letter or otherwise Permanent
cure guaranteed ONO Pay. Address.
". X. DoHERTY NJ. D., San Francisco, Cal.
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PRIVATE MEDICAL AID !!
,UICK CURES AND MODERATE CHARGES
DOCTOR W. K DOKERTY'S

Private Medical and Surgical Institute !!
SACRAMENTO ST. BELOW MONTGOMERY,
Opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'S. onice) Private
entrance Leidesdorf street. San Francisco