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MAe1co1oG1cAL PHENoMENA.
Revelations which AstOund Ordinary
PeOPle-seerets brought 20 Light, and
Disease MyateriOussy Cured.

AeveAnttona Whlen ABtOuno Oroimany y
PeOPIe-seerefs Brought 20 Light, and
Disease MysGeriOussy Cured.
Whenever the marvellous is an integral ele-
ment Of any profession, skepticism is certain to
be active. This has been q characteristic Of the
world in all ages, and is likely to continue so
throughout all time. If people would only
have the justice and Independence to investi-
gate subjects with which they are not acquaint-
ed, and withhold their opinions until they are
sufficiently informed to judge intelligently, ez
cathedTd assertions which now come so glibly
from ignoramuses and nincompoops would not
be half so frequent, and the mysteries Of nature
and science would be far better understood than
at present. In regard, for instance, TO clairvoy-
ance and the gift Of healing as claimed by DR..
Percy, whose rooms at 206 Kearny street, are
daily crowded. ninety per cent of the people
who refuse to believe in his extraordinary pow
ers are no more qualified to judge in the mat
ter than If they were called upon to square the
circle or solve the problem Of perpetual motion.
That, in spiteof what skeptics may say TO the
contrary, DR.. Percy is able to correctly read the
past, present and future, give advice TO avert
coming evils, unrayel secrets far beyond the ken
Of ordinary men, locate diseases without asking
questions, and effect remarkable cures without
toe aid Of medicine, has been so often demon
strated by him since his arrival in this city, that
only those who are maliciously antagonistic,
will presume TO question the truthfulness Of his
representations. Numerous ladies and gentle
men who have called upon him have been utter
ly astonished at the way in which he has lifted
the vail from the past, and great many inva-
lids have Immediately felt the benefits Of his
peculiar treatment. In DR.. Percy's hands ma
GEOLOGY is q wonderful power with the most
astonishing results, as all who have consulted
him well know.
The San Francisco Miscellany, which he is
now publishing monthly, promises to bea jour-
nalistic success. 1t is now forwarded free 70
every address sent in. After while it will be
published twice . month, and then weekly, if
not oftener.-iSdn Francisco Post.
, 1876-10-06
Farm Product. OF the United States.

Iowa produces the largest Spring
wheat crop of any StatesDthe produc-
tion of the United States being H.
549, ,5SS bushels, and that Of Iowa 2S,-
7OS 3l2 bushels, while Wisconsin ranks
next, with 24,375, ,435 bushels. ONO
raises the most Winter wheat, q ,625, I59
of the l75. 1875. 1913 bushels produced IN
United States. Pennsylvania supplies
one-ffth of the rye produced in this
country, or 8, ,577, ,641 bushels out of 49,
9lS. .795. Illinois grows a larger guam
titv of corn than any other State, or
100 92l. .395 of the 760, ,944 249 the coun-
try produces. Illinois also takes the
lead in the oat crop, growing AZ, 49,
5S1 ont of the total 282, l07 ,l59 bushels.
California produces the largest barley
crop. or s, ,783, 400 out of total of 29,-
76l, ,3O5 bushels. New York is the larg-
est cultivator of buckwheat, raising
1904. .O3O of total of 1921, ,72l bush
els. Mississippi takes the lead among
the cotton growing States. Ohio pro-
duces more than half the fax of the
United States. Kentucky grows more
than half the hemp crop of our coun-
try. California produces nine-tenths OF
our native silk cocoons. Ohio contri-
butes one-ffth of all the wool pro-
duced in the United States, or twice as
much as California. New York pro-
duces more than one-ffth of the hay
crop, or nearly twice as much as Penn
sylvania, which furnishes the next larg-
est figures in that line.
New York furnishes more than two
thirds of the hop crop of the country.
South Carolina supplies nearly half the
the rice produced in the country. Geor-
gia is next, or 1000, 900 pounds ahead
Of Louisiana. Nearly all the rice comes
from these three States. Of the 272,-
734, ,341 pounds of tobacco produced in
the country, 105, ,305, ,S2S pounds are
grown in Kentucky. Virginia comes
next with 3S, ,086, 1854 pounds. Louisiana
contributes nearly all the sugar and mo-
lasses from cane, and Vermont nearly
one-third of the sugar from maple,
while New York produces one-fourth of
the sugar of maple. Ohio and Indiana
tthe latter most) produce each one
eighth of sorghum molasses. New
York grows oIe-ffth of the whole po-
tato crop. North Carolina produces
more sweet potatoes than any other
State,
, 1876-10-06

WIND MEAsURR.-The thermometer
has now been improved to such a de-
gree that it not only denotes changes in
the force and velocity of the wind, but
keeps record of the same. In this ar
rangement, the essential part is plate,
having its face constantly presented to
the wind by set Of vanes at right
angles to it. The force of the wind on
the plate causes it to move an arm car
rying pencil, which makes mark on
sheet of paper, especially ruled for
that purpose, having separated com
partments for registering the force and
duration of the wind and third to
show the amount of rain. The paper
is slowly moved by clock-work. The
pencil approaches or recedes from the
edge of the paper, as the wind varies in
force, whilea similar pencil attachment
to an arm, connected by spiral worm
and nut to the guide vanes, registers
the direction Of the wind in the centre
compartment. The rain gauge is at
tached to bent lever, also carrying q
pencil, which is drawn toward the GEN.
ter of the paper as the gauge becomes
filed with water, thus indicating the
smount of rain. When the gauge is
completely full, it tits, empties itself
and the record commences afresh-the
operation being simple and perfect.
, 1876-10-06

SINGULAR.-We know of cases of hal
Inclination where the individuals expe-
riencing them see, feel or hear persons
or things which have no real existence.
In this species of temporary trance or
day-delirium, gentleman, who, in his
ordinary state, was not at all remarkable
either for romance or for memory, has
been heard to repeat, correctly, pas
sages from Lalla Rookh. Another gem
tleman has been known to recollect the
most minute details of incidents of his
childhood; not one circumstance could
he recollect in his normal condition. A
lady, who could not sing in her COM
pletely conscious state, has been heard,
in this semi-conscious condition, TO sing
divinely. Another has played the piano
much better in this state than when fully
herself; while third lady, who could
not talk French in her ordinary condi-
ton, has spoken the language huently
and correctly when under the extraor-
dinary influence. Another lady, when
in this state. has been known to be to-
tally oblivious of the room in which she
was, and the persons in it, but at the
same time to be under the illusion that
she was in fayorite field, playing with
her pet dog; and, although the field was
fifty miles away, and the dog has been
dead several years, her illusion to both
were SO vivid and SO correct that she, as
i were, absolutely brought both before
the eyes of her astonished auditors
Exchange.
, 1876-10-06
YOUR HOMES !
DRESSMAEING PARLORS.

- MRS. R. q: LEWIS, MISS ]. Z. DERBY
Formerly Of IA Taylor st. Late from the East,
A NH0UNCE THAT THEY HAVE OPENED
"a their Elegant PArors, Nos. "a and rs Thur
lew Block, corner Of Sutter and Kearny Streets
and New York can be had to order.
Walking suits, Evening Dresses and Bridal Cos.
Dresses speciality. AL kinda Of material Furnished
Take the Elevator.
, 1876-10-06
Atrocities of War.

All the atrocities in the cruel war now
raging between the Turk and Sclave
are not committed by the Moslem, he
the following incidents, almost too hOr-
rible for recital, will show:
Mr.. Peko Pavlovich, GeneralIssimo
of the Herzegovinian forces, is probably
one of the most eminent vivisectors liv-
ing, and has invariably hitherto chosen
his " subjects" among those noblest of
animals technically described as belong
ing to the genus homo. His specialties
are noses and ears; but he does not dis
dain scientific investigation with re-
spect to other highly sensitive parts of
the human body. To his ingenuity is
to be ascribed the thrilling experiment
to which an elderly Major of Bashi-
Bazouks was subjected in the neighbor-
hood of Trebigne. This Major, whose
name was Abdi-Aga, was not only elder
ly, but, unfortunately for him, fat and
short-winded. His infrmities in these
respects were the proximate cause of
his falling into the hands of Mr.. Pavlo-
vich's command. Late in the evening,
the insurgents having retired upon Pu-
lizze, carrying with them few Turkish
prisoners as subjects for their anat-
omist chief, Abdi-Aga was brought be-
fore the latter, who at once caused the
following elaborate operation to be per-
formed upon his person; An incision
was made in the Aga's body, extending
from his throat to a little below his
waist, and the skin itself stripped off to
the right and left. so as to form sort
of natural loose, open jacket. Double
incisions we're then made in each shoul-
der, the skin being torn away, and left
hanging in the manner of epaulettes.
The Aga. whose groans and cries under
the manipulation displeased the chief
operator, was then gagged, tied tightly
upon a donkey with his face toward the
animals tail, and driven with many
blows and curses toward the Turkish
encampment, his patriot escort only
quitting him when within range of the
outpost rifles. Abdi died next morning
in great agony; 80 the experiment may
be said to have afforded a result in
every way highly satisfactory.
, 1876-10-06

AN effort was made upon the farm of
E. W. Young, in Sweden, Monroe
county, Pennsylvania, to see what conld
be done at threshing. Eleven hundred
and five bushels were threshed in about
eleven and half hours. Six hundred
and five bushels were wheat and the re-
mainder barley. Had it not been for
an unfavorable wind the days work
would have been larger. In olden times
ten bushels used to be considered a
good days threshing.
, 1876-10-06
YOUNG MEN

WHO MAY BE SUFFERING FROM THE
- erect OF youthful folliea or indiscreton, Will
so Wen % avail themselves Of this, the greatest
PSon % ever laid at the altar Of suffering hukzniu
~ ofiNNEH VIII guarantee TO forfeit 900 for every
ease o. weakness or disease Of any Kind character
,hasa, Ne UNDERTAKES and falls 70 cure He would,
sneseIore say 70 the unfortunate sufferer who may
read this notice, that you are treadnF upon danger
1Toss wnen you longer delay l. seeking ne
the hrst stage; remember yol are Approaching the
~ you are eordering upon the last and are
isIlng some or an Of Its III effects, remember that
you persist In pfocrastinat the time must come
mnsn me most skllful physician can render you ne
sessHftAnces When the door OF hope Will be closed
eeainat you; when no angel Of mercy can bring you
Thsn IL, no case has the Doctor failed Of success
Anen let not despair work upon your Imagination,
but ayal yourself Of the beneficial results Of bis
sds IN 1eiere your case Is beyond the reach O
premature grave. Call or address Dr. A. ID. SPIN
ndsns sonss vi. Ne IL Kearny street. san FrAnclscs
sP.h. Branch Once. lss south Cst Virginia. Ne
, 1876-10-06

IT is calculated that the whole popu-
lation of Maine could stand on an area
of twenty-five acres, or an area of 1000
square feet, giving to each man, woman
and child space Of one foot by eighteen
inches.
, 1876-10-06

CATCHING THIR By HIS TEETH
A tobacconist at Greenoek, England,
on arriving at his shop one mon
ing, three weeks ago, found a fine
set Of false teeth lying on the counter.
de then discovered that a thief had
broken into the shop during tha night
and carried off cigars, tobacco and pipes.
The burglar had evidently taken out his
teeth while he was packing up his plum
der and in the haste Of departure had
forgotten to replace them. The police
ascertained that the teeth fitted gap in
the gums of one Blake, and he is now in
custody.
, 1876-10-06

The standard Of fashion. Fall styles Just re-
ceived. Send postage stamps for catalogue. Also
hest quality sewing machine Needles for all ma
chimes, fifty cents Der dozen. H. A. Deming, III
Post street, San Francisco.
, 1876-10-06

SUNSHINE. what you can to make
sunshine in the world. Lift up the cur
tains. We do not mean the curtains to
the room, but the curtains which darken
the spirit of your brother, your friend,
your neighbor, or even of stranger,
If the curtain strings are within con-
venient reach. Lift up the curtains and
let the sunshine inl Light is better than
darkness, and how cheap it isl A kind
and cheering word to one who is in
trouble and is perplexed and almost
discouraged; word of heartfelt SYM
pathy TO the afflicted; loving word of
counsel to the young, word of assur-
ance to the doubling; soft word
which, though it buffers no parsnips,
turneth away wrath" to the prejudiced
and unreasonably provoked; all such
words as these are true sunshine to
those to whom they are spoken. 81
have never found anything else so cheap
and so useful as politeness," said an old
traveller to us once. he then went on
to state that, early in life, finding how
useful it was, frequently to strangers,
to give them some information Of which
they were in search, and which he pos
sessed, he adopted the rule always to
help everybody he could in such little
opportunities as were constantly offer
ing in his travels. The result was that
out of the merest trihes of assistance
rendered in this way had grown some
OF the pleasantest and most valuable
acquaintances that he had ever formed.
How many great men have testified that
their whole lives have been influenced
by some single remark made to them in
their boyhoodl And who cannot recall
words spoken to himself in his child
hood, to which, perhaps, the speaker at
tached no importance, but which sank
deep and immovably into his memory,
and which have never lost their power
over himl Make sunlight the world at
best is dark enough. Do what you can
to make it more cheerful and happier.
, 1876-10-06

TEE LITTLE PANS, toothache, headache, ear
ache, cramps, oolics, corns and bunions, are re-
lieyed BY one application OF Trapper's Indian
Oil. Price 30 Gents.
, 1876-10-06

This Is excellent school for boys and young
men. Il educStes thoroughly aud discpllnes care
fully. Young men should examine this School be-
fore attending elsewhere. For Information call at
he ofoa. "a Post St. OF address 4. P. HEALD. f. p
, 1876-10-06
MuIIer.s Pehble npeetn.le-.

Directions and price list mailed free orders BY
mail receive prompt attention. Goods forwarded
per Wells Fargo Co., C. D. d. tsubect approval
G. MULLER, optcian, l2s Montgomery street, near
9ush San Francisco. California
, 1876-10-06
Green Oint1nent!

EOR COLLAR CALLS, HARNESS CALLS. Old
sno Recent Wounds, Bruises Brittle Hoois.
CNSL CsNSL ~ rect, Founder, Sand Cracks, Quarter
NJ 11sYgs, Aed Fever Corns Thrush etc. For sale by
~ VI IL Trseers, Druggis1 and Harness Hakerl, and oy
San Francisco
, 1876-10-06
DIR. w. X, poHERrYIs

DR.. w. K. D0HERTY'S
M EDiCAL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE Glo
AhA CLAY STREE bet Montgomery and Kearny
-feets, San Francisco. With the most grateful
sentments Of regard for the liberal patronage be-
slowed on him for the past thirteen years,
DIR. DOHERTX
Desires 70 Inform the General public and especially
All those lAborfhg under all forms Of Chronic Com
plaints that he can be consulted at go CLAY ST.
on every variety Of Disease Of the lungs, Liver
Nervous Debility and all
SPECIAL DISEASRN.
Resulting from ignorance or folly. The number Of
persons suffering from these horrid Complaints, IN
whom the Doctor has effected radical cure can
oe counted BY the thousand. the voluntary GER
uncAtes n ms possession received from persons he
nas restored 70 health enough to satisfy all that
the DOCTORS skili In the treatment OF these anec-
uons enanes him 70 warrant speedy cures, even IN
tne most oDstinats caseA He charges moderate fees
treats MS patents In correct and honorable way,
anu ma references OF unquestonable vernclty from
men on known respectablity and high standing IN
soclety. All parties who may consult him by letter
treatment
Consultations At the office or By letter FREE
San Francisco, Cal - -
p. s. Dr.. Doherty win send his pamphlet on
SfEcAL DIsEAeEs on receipt Of hix cents IN post
age stamps Ter return postage.
, 1876-10-06

atoms.
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Daily Arnnrbrc gournaL.
now TWO GIRLS SAVED A YACHT.

Captain McQuestion of the tow-boat a.
H. Glover, relates an instance of the pluck
of New England girls which is worthy OF
record. At the launch Of the yacht
Laura at North Weymouth on Tuesday last,
hawser parted between the yacht and the
tug, and there was imminent danger OF the
yacht being blown on the opposite shore py
the strong wind then prevailing Inc peo-
pie on both boats frantically shouted ior
boat to take line to the tug, which owing
to shoal water could not approach within
POO wards of the yacht. Notwithstanding
there were more than score OF men
rowing along the shore, they seemed par
alyzed by the unexpected catastrophe, and
not one volunteered. At this critical mo
ment skiff containing two ladies shot ont
from the shore, and passing under the
stern of the yacht, one OF the ladies caught
and held the hawser, while the other, MISS
Lizzie Cook. of Quincy. pulled for the tug.
ANY one who has pulled against steady
wind, towing heavy rope, VIII recognize
the task the ladies had undertaken. Every
moment the sinking rope was dragging
heavier, and the strength OF the fair rover
was decreasing; the steamer backed
toward the skiff until she grounded; the
result seemed predetermined; the lady
gained only inch by inch, and just as ii
appeared certain that she was exhausted
and must give up the struggle, the thou
sands Of anxously watching eyes were
relieved to see the men on the tug reach
the skiff with boat-hook and take the
hawser on board. The tug steamed out
into deep water, and the staunchest and
handsomest propeller yacht ever built in
Massachusetts was ahoat Boston Globe.
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AMERICAN Il FOREIGN PATENTS
r. II. EDDY.

For Inventions. Trade Marks, or DesIgl
No. rs State Street. Opposite Ki6y STREET. 0S7 on
A FTER an extensive practice OF upwards of3U
n years, continues to secure Patents in the Uni.
ted tates also in Great Britain France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Assign.
ments, and all papers Tor Patents, executed on
reasonabletcrms with dispatch. Researches made
10 determine the validity and utility ofPatents OF
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in
all touching the same Copies OF the claims
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superi.
or facilities for obtaining Patents, or ascertaining
the patentablity Of Inventions.
All necessity of journeys Washington to pro-
cure Patent and the usual great deiaytheTe, are
tere saved inventors. ~ =
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TONTiNE PLAN,

or upon the principle of accumulAting profits for
definite periods, which first introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance, and by lead.
ing business raen. Forty-four per cent. hiss beeB
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
sit Tontine Life Policies, and forty per ceot on its
Ave years.
The Directors OF the Equitable Lille Assurance
Society represent exclusively the inter ests OF the
Policy-holders and in presenting the Society to
ce, they feel that it has strong claims upon pnblic
confidence, because OF the stlfc: and conservative
principles by which its various Departments ar
governed. In the assets and in the administration
of the Society, perfect security is given for the FL.
ture, which is of great Importance to those depend.
ing Upon their insurance policies tor the ultimate
support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has suah arya an
nual transactions as the Equitable; none e more
proinptand inst in ts dealings.
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= AGENTS WANTED FOR THE GREAT
centennial HISTORY

IL sells faster than any other book. One Agent
sold I'll copies in ore day. Send for extra terms
10 agents. NATIONAL PUBLISHING Co, Philadel.
pha Pa. julv4.iw
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BsICEOSsANCY o. S;bSL CsIARhiNts'
J. How either sex may fascinate AID gain the
love and affections ofany person they choose ia.
stantly. This simple mental requirement ali car
possess, free, by mail Ter PC tos ether with
rage guide, Egyp:;ln Oracle, Dreams, HINTS to
Ladies, Wedding Night Shirt, &c. A queer book.
Address I. WILLIAM 4 co, Pnhs. Phila. lunla. 81
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S9,O0O,0OO.

The Lives Insured ~ the seriesY arc cg!Ciaiiy
selected in different parts Of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this bro.i ield OF opera
tons, an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy-bolders. The assurances are made only on
TIE Mutual Principle The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Insured
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How to Make Money.

We VIII state that the surest hes and speediest
way to multiply and increase" is to call at No. Il
Wall Street, New York. and consult with Alex
rockingham Il Co.
These gentlemen, who have long been identified
with the history ana affairs of Wall street. are I'M
usually skilled in monetary affairs, and in every
thing appertaining to speculation, are uneXcelled
for ability and proficiency. 1t may also be said
that OF the many Brokers 10 that city they are not
only the the most popular but also the most sue
cessful, best patronized, and most widely known
in or near the vicinity OF Wall Street.
Among the customers of the house of Alex.
rockingham & Co., are some of our leading and
representative citizens, who are mainly indebted
to the labors of this firm for much OF the wealth
they now enjoy.
During the long and successful experience of
Messrs. Alex rockingham Il Co.. in this city they
have earned for themselves an enviHble reputation
for honesty, integrity and good iaith, and enjoy
business almost colossal in its proportions In fact
course OF year is something wonderful, and often
forms the subject OF comment. 1t needs but visit
to their spacious offices in Wall street TO prove the
truth OF the above statement.
How they manage to convert $40 to $50, $50 into
$40 $40 into $50, and so on, is secret which they
alone can explain; but that they succeed IN dong
SO Is a fact TOO we'll known to admit of doubt. If
you would safely and probably invest your mon
ey, do not hesitate to favor this firm with your ca
and confidence. That by so doing you will reap an
abundant reward, the experience Of thousands OF
such course in these Zines oftottering banks and
financial strlngency must be apparent to the most
indifferent and careless observer
Messrs. Alex. rockingham Co., are prepared
to invest money to any amount in the best securi-
ties, and In every transaction in which they may
be engaged guarantee entire salts action to those
who honor them with their patronage.
So Send Tor their Explanatory Circular and
Weekly Reports, which they mail free to all who
desire them.-From N. Y. Metropolis. Apra l6,
1875. julyi3 teod3m*