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, 1876-11-03

EssEScR OF LIFE.-Thls powerful nervous
tonic and blood-purifer has Of late been brought
into extensive use in this section. Those who
have used it all agree thatit the best and purest
tonic ever used by them. 1t completely reno
Yates the system gives tone to the blood strength
to the digestive organs and force to the nervous
fluids. 1t is to be had only Of DR.. Steinhardt,
426 Kearny street, San Francisco Ebgind
City Enterprise
, 1876-11-03

AFTER being stung by wasp or bee.
the frst thing to be done is to remove
the sting. This may be done with pair
OF small tweezers, or the sides of the
wound pressed with small key so it nav
be squeezed out. Then apply to Il i'm
medlately spirits Of camphor, sal volatile
OF turpentine, or failing these, rubi with
a little common salt, or little moist to-
bacco Or snuff.
, 1876-11-03
ImPortaat from Che CentenniaI.


PHILADELPHIA, September ~, 1876.
G. A. NORTON, 1106 Market street,
San Francisco.
The WILSON" has received highest award,
medal and diploma. W. G. WILSON,
President Wilson Sewing Machine Co.
Several other sewing machine companies hav-
ing also claimed the "highest award we have
only to point to their course in regard to the
vienna award" and predict similar result.
g. A. NORTON,
Agent Wilson Sewing Machines,
1106 Market street, San Francisco.
, 1876-11-03

fsfsTfssls sIlsi rfa- II o. af'sd 'f-- orders by
ulal rsr~lts prompt afisuilsst tis-ss furS arsied
taf MaIs farrsf tat e. % o. slIhi-yt g. APPROVAL m
z Mtttfn ttrtsian, tu Montgomery street. neal
ssh Ffanrtss alifssfuhA
, 1876-11-03

DETECTING A THIEF BY MEANS OF A
TOY SNAKK.-A Richmond, Va, paper
says: A gentleman of this city, who sus-
pected servant girl of stealing small
articles, determined to set trap for her.
So he put a jointed toy snake in his bu-
reau drawer, from whence the stolen
articles had been stolen. On Saturday
morning while the members ofthe fami-
and in came the girl with eyes as big as
dollars, and declaring that a snake was
after her. The gentleman asked where
the snake was. She told him she saw
it on the steps. He then accused OF her
taking the articles he had missed and
told her not to go to the drawer any
more, as his tame snake was kept there.
He has not missed anything since.
, 1876-11-03

EASTERN pork-packers are sending to
OAniornia something new in smoked
Meat-small pigs being cured entire, so
mat the purchaser obtains from the
same amepackage-doneupi in cavass-hams,
shoulders and bacon,
, 1876-11-03

4 "JOurnsl or Popular Medical I,,Ior-
aaf,ss.- The hrst No. of the new series just
is.ne. ti-gAntly illustrated. free to any address
Every reader Of this paper should send for a
copy. Addre-s " The Medical Specialist" IA
P0st street, San Francisco. Cal.
, 1876-11-03

Tlls -tansla'd & iashion. fall siyl's just ~
civo'l. S-nd Tssia - stamp iut catalogue. Also
1T quality -sIng machine Nr-,llts tor all ma
chins-. hfts r, nj. i-rd,zsn. IA. Dsming, Ill
ru-t strtst san franci-cu.
, 1876-11-03

Tho attention q our readers is respectfully
called to DIR. Hunters Letter in another column.
DR.. Hunter is an experienced and eminent spe-
cialist, q fully qualified physician, duly regis
tered under the new medical law for California,
AID in every way deserving Of the confidence Of
invalids.
, 1876-11-03

etc
Ola

fAtNLR>s- uENTt~THY. Niuss- Oahis Oss ad.
stsfsl 80 ranlsss sntrartian ~ teeth. sets of
Aruhciai Tssth warranted n la@t tn years. from
eto upsafd tioii and silver f1linEs II reasonable
prt~s T~n year. constant prar;irp. Ofce. - Sut-
~ street sal Fraach-ln &C. the eleyatoFl
DIR T. MORFFEW
, 1876-11-03

A YOUNG turkey has a smooth black
leg in an old one the legs are. rough
and reddish. In domestic fowls the
combs and legsare smooth when the bird
is young and rough when it is old. The
bills and feet Of geese are yellow and
have few hairs upon them when the bird
is young, but they are red if it be old.
The feet Of goose are pliable when
the bird is fresh killed. Geese are called
green until they are two or three months
old. Ducks should be chosen by the
feet, which should be supple, and they
should have a plump and hard breast.
The feet of tame duck are yellowish,
those of a wild duck reddish. If the rear
end of the keelbone Of dressed fowl
be elastic, so thatyou can bend it trife,
it is 3 certain sign that the bird is not
more than one year old.
, 1876-11-03

A DocroR IN THE CLosET.-Trapper's Indian
Oil is one Of those harmless, ready remedies
that every family should keep on hand. When
ever there is pain, use 1t.
, 1876-11-03

This Is an excellent school for boys and young
men. Il educates thoroughly aud dlscipLnes care
fully, Young men should examine this School be-
fere attending elsewhere. For Information call At
the ONCE D Post 81. OF addreas y. 2. HEALD, 3.
, 1876-11-03

The glory Of the farmer is, that in
the division of labors it is his part to
create. All trade rests at last on his
primitive activity. He stands close 70
nature he obtains from the earth the
bread and meat. The food which was
not, he causes to je. The first farmer
was the first man, and all historic nobil-
ity rests on possessions and use of land.
Men do not like hard work, but every
man has an exceptional respect for till
age, and feeling that his is the origin
al calling of his race that he himself is
only excused from it by some circum-
stance which made him delegate it for a
time to other hands. If he have not
some skill which recommends him to
the farmer, some product for which the
farmer will give him corn. he must him
self return into his due place among the
planters. And the profession has in all
eyes its ancient charm as standing near
est to God, the first cause.-Emerson.
, 1876-11-03

HAS that jury agreed?" asked the
judge of sheriff whom he met on the
stairs, with bucket in his hand. "Yes, "
replied Patrick; "they have agreed to
send out for a half gallon"
, 1876-11-03

ImPsrtans from the Centennial.
Copy ui telegram.
T. o. HOWE MACHINE co.
- Nariet str,et. San Francisco.
Hi-h.s' auufI a. Csutsnuisl given - the
ttuNE O.. :. SIOCkWELI.
Treasurer.
, 1876-11-03
THE MYSTERIES OF TRUTH.

How they are UnraVeIed by an Eminent
Clatryoyant and Healer Ex6raOrdi-
nary Predictions In the San KFnneia-
&C Miscellany"
, 1876-11-03
san Franeisco, Cal, oct. i 1st. l is7s. A' ~ y

oan rraneisco, Cal., Oct. 1st, 1876.
NoTI.-Dr. Hunter can be consulted either
personally or by letkr at his Office No. 222 Post
street, upon al diseases Of the Head, Throat
and Chest, Epilepsy, Paralysis, etc.
A copy Of these letters 10 pamphlet form and
The MEDICAL SPECIALIST, an illustrated BIZ
monthly journal, will be sent to any applicant.
, 1876-11-03

0CHEMICAL STRENGTH" cures ali ioIms Il =
- debility resulting from error or e1een9 9pTe
per bottle. Sold at all drug stores. CRANE q -
HAN. Agents, San Francisco.
, 1876-12-31

CHICAGO, Dec m-As almost every subject
worth mentioning has been discussed In THE
TRIBUNE, suppose re write, for change, upon
some Of the diseases flesh is heir to. Is there
| any remedy known under hearen or among
men for the fearful malady called cancer,
which is prevailing to far greater extent
! throughout this country than most people are
aware? have noticed, in THE TRIBUNE, under
| the head Of "Deaths,'' within the past few
] weeks, that four men have died OF cancer In
this city. Three were mentioned as cancer in
the stomach. knoW at this time OF two
lovely women-one in the West, the other East
apparently in excellent health few months
ago; each discovered q small lump in the
breast, attended with slight pains. They
s4asated sians v the most eminent phyz
IN both cases, and said II they we're not re-
moved they must die from that cause sooner or
later, and they might as well have added that
they would stand only one chance In ten to live
It drawn away BY caustic or plaster, and suf-
fered equal to half dozen deaths, with the CON
t1nual fear that it will return, while the otter,
who had 1t cut away, now lies near to the point
SO that il she lives for few years she viii be
complete wreck OF her former self. The truth
1s one might as well stand before great gun
and De blown to atoms as to submit 20 caustic
VI hlut US fene1y 1or cancer, Tor de&th Is
nearly as sure to follow 10 the last case as the
first; It Is only matter Of time, that is all.
We read and are terrified OF the wholesale de-
struction OF life from panics and fires In thea~
tres, and on railroad trains, and If ang
person will come forward and show
that he has fpund remedy
for these terrible disasters and great loss OF
Life, such an one will be regarded as great
philanthropist, and his nanef forever cherished.
How are men to discover the first indications
Of this disease in the stomach, and how to
treat thems And when lump ia discovered,
attended with pain, in the breast OF woman,
what Is the first thing to do! What shall be
will absor5 and scatter away the tumor4 say t
the person who can and will make known cure |
for cancer,-allowing Of course, it must be TAX
en- In season,-wfl not only immortalize HIM |
self or herself, but confer one of the greatest |
blessings upon mankind. Or, must all men !
and physicians give M, and feel if nothing has |
been known, nothing can bea n. G.
, 1876-12-31
OAK PARK,


]
! The Sabbath7 school entertainments In the
churches Christmas night we're well attended By
the parents, and proved delight to the scholars.
At the Methodist Church bountiful sup
per vas served at o'clock, after
which the audience listened to an inter
csting programme consisting Of singing
by the school and recitatIons by several Of the
children. Mr.. Eugene Hall and the Rev. 4. ].
Scott also added much to the interest Of the
evening, Mr.. Hall by reciting an original poem,
The New England Home" The Rev. 1fr.
Scott read the piece entitled 1.-THE Flying Ma
chine"
At the Congregational Church the large audi
ence were entertained by several anthems sung
By the choir; q Christmas hymn read by Miss
Jennie Wilbur, and an address by Mrs. Cloudy,
ct Chicago: The children brought gifts, which
we're sent to the Half-Orphan Asylum, in the
city. 4 scriptural pyramid made BY the scholars
closed the entertainment
a very pleasant entertainment was given by
the Mission School Wednesday evening: Santa
Claus made his appearance and distributed
tendent, was presented with ane silver pitcher,
saiver, and gobets, by the teachers, scholars.
aud friends Of the Mission.
"A jolly sleighing-party visited the city
"Wednesday evening. and were entertained at
per and lively dance they returned. to their
homes rejoicing and happy.
A series OF ,nnion meetings Will commence
this evening in the Methodist Church, preach
ing by the Rev. George Huntington, to be fol-
lowed by watch-night services Tuesday, Thurs
DAY, and Friday evenings Of this week. Song
and prayer.serYce at 7:30 p. H., and preaching
at o'clock.
The Union Club has postponed the New Years
party until Jan. e.
New-Year's-Day will be generally observed by
the ladies Ut the Park receiving calls. The gen
tlemen are expected toforget business and enjoy
the sodability Of the day.
, 1876-12-31
Roarin' fou' an unco' happy.
Louisville Courier1Jouyual. !


THE MILLINERY BUSINESS.
a special training is required for the millinery
trade, as well-meaning hut credu1ous old gen
tieman in Virginia City, New, is now willing to
acknowledge, according to the Gold Hu Ve,cs.
4 milliner, who was unexpectedly summoned to
San Francisco, begged her landlord to take
charge Of the shop during her absence. She
did not have time to give him schedule OF
prices, and her absence was prolonged to ten
days The old fellow was OF conflding nature
and whenever the ladies came in to purchase
feather or hat he sold the goods 1T their
own valuation. Never was there a uyelier
trade IN millinery goods. The store Was
crowded day and night. Four-dollar hats were
sold for half dollar. Laces went for song.
and ostrich-feathers we're as cheap as sage-
brnsh. The ladies gathered in such force when
the news OF the amazing bargains to be had was
noised about that the venerable salesman came
to the conclusion that he would be justified in
raising the rent OF an establishment that had SO
enormous trade. When the milliner returned
and looked at her empty shelves and the entries
in the cashbook, she fell to the floor in fit Of
aggravated Mysteries Her proxy saw great
light.
, 1876-12-31

one Of the sharpest cases Of swindllng which
.as recently occurred in this vicinity took place
- one Of our .prominent drygoods stores not
AZ aom tine corner Of Winter and Washington
Streets A ine1y-drcssed lady appeared in The
saaFl department. Of the store in question, and,
atp uter Careful examination, selected camel's-
~. aAl shawl costing about 500, for which she
senaered In payment $1,000 bill, which ras
tte1nlly scrutirizcd by the cashier, who, doubt
.us ms o"n power Of discrimination, dispatched
n;aN n;aaNeesenger to the bank to ascertain the gen
had bss 1s OF me bill Meanwhile the lady customer
na 1nsa approached the locality occupied By the
~a prna " sc57p when the messenger returned and
~ o4e19unced ~ in an audible tone that the cashier
l.. ~ the bank said that the bill was good. The
~, upon hearing this waxeu exceeding
'-'eis. aud demanded to know .4whctler lie
, 1876-12-31
AN .AVESGNG AMAZON.

IN AVENEINE AMAZON.
An Amazon on skates can cut prettier figure
than an s. 4 group Of lassfes we're skating
mcrr;ly on the river near omro, Wis, few
days ago, when noisy, gracc1ess scamp appear
ed upon the Ice and began to annoy them in
many ways. sopersistent we're his prosecutions
that the girls we're resolving to take off their
skates and go home, when the aveuger glided
from the opposite bank. It was only glrl-a
Young scapegraee, and, seizing him by the col
lar, dumped him upon the ice. She handled
him as she would teathcr-1uster. She took
off her dainty glove and cuffed his ears till he
roared for help. She dragged him along the
said something. She remarked that if he ever
troubled them again there would be Coroner's
inquest on the river.
, 1876-12-31
and Its eself can't say how long it'll be tak;n'
ne 10 git al this stuff in the thing through the

anu lts neeseI can't say how long it'll be tak;n
1:ttle h1es :, ~ stu1 49, y IL "e 1hll through th
4-1a'7 Hoies IN the top"
Aeap-year will soon be past, and then a vor1ns
1elioW will not feel many cold cl1i}}s rinnina
up his spine If he happens 10 be- left a}ono 1r;tj
gil for few minutes. "4'Ao Will
stThus fur, aud no foddern ~ &C 4ho ,,a,.,
husband remarked when he 1r;fo w a+.a'. al
from shopping with a new scaisI,n a1o,i noans ~
and told him he'd have to woit twn honra ~, fo,,
his dinner. w" 1'uA9 Ao'
4.
+aaa ~ illsn nousema1d, boasting Of her indus,
fire, uut en- the EetrIc 1ra1oS ~ oSaoGk, made
and made all the haiis hefpra 49,, .ne ~
house wes IN. 10y o"s IL St1e
roar,7aas
tus e:a.s,a ol tne library novels they read. One
grate have been there myselMIoatsss guz oa s9zs
| uyuh.~.
.u++,a w tnis oaby conc from!" asked q
1anx 1t f,tri Of the nurse, who was wash
infeaVen, os coarseP' replied the purse. seWel
thar ssuaea t ~ IKE TINT there, don't wonder
lucy eeut IL OIL - Was the stunning reioindcr.
| 1t is related OF the Emnress Ano,e+a ~ f.or-
many, SO simple are her habits. fRot She is nat
untrcdueutly seen hc;nr .us,' o,.t -, nn - o1
h,e hre7s. That's nothing ANY Of fashions
xneis teo @ appearing III society in calico dress
"ouio oe driven out, too.-1okdo Blade.
! It is seldom that 20 nnuch rnutno, so+,ef,o.
ton Is chronicled in four lines as j., tha fn3n1
! Ing: ' 49, 'A~ "9A4o"
Hera ,tcs Mnros-e, storo-,sv.,,o
We lived aix months in hrn;1 ~ s,.,o
Death came at last md set her free
And was glad. and so was she. ''
we are glad to see that the indies arc ora1n
forming clubs for the winter The reading
club is an organization that discusses the char
acter OF Shakspe1re's Io1tia Tor fiftecn Minutes
HfsCf r
, 1876-12-31
DESPLAINES.
THE curN4 wrNnrxH

| Of 1fr. and Mrs Benjamin Poyer was celebrated
at their home Tuesday evening. A long resi-
dence here and busy years Of useful aud honor
able lives have been rewarded by the universal
respect Of large circle Of friends and acquaint-
ances. The company which gathered to tender
their heartfelt congratulations to the worthy
couple on the twentieth anniversary OF their
marriage was therefore unusually large. An
elegant aud bountifu1 wedding supper was laid
for the guests. The evening passed delightful
lY IN the pleasant greetings and conversation be-
tween their old friends and ne1ghbors, and it
was in the thought if not on the lips OF all pres
yet many future years Of welded happiness as.
full Of hope and promise and bright realities as
have been the past Some excellent music By
the guests pleasantly helped to fill the intervals.
Among those present were MIR. aud L. Poyer,
Mr.. and Mrs ]. D. Poyer, Mr.. and Mrs: Evan
Price, and Charles Jones, Mr. G. Paine, Charles
Paine A1r. T. Wheeler, Afr. and Mrs. n. Wheel
er, Frank Whitcomb and wife, Joel Whitcomb
and wife, Mrs. Cooper and daughter Fanny, OF
Woodstock, William Jones, George CLARK and
sister, Mrs. f. Scott, Augusta Scott, Mrs.
Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. Wadham, Dr.. and Mrs.
May, 4. J. Swartz, Mrs. L. Jefferson, Mrs. G.
n. Norton, Miss Clara Jefferson, N. J. Hill,
the Misses Brenton, and many Others. The
presents were numerous, consisting OF q full
china tca-set and many other articles, both use
ful and beautiful.
1t is pleasant to chronicle the marriage of
Miss Clara E. Z. Skinner to Thomas W. Luce,
Monday evening at the residence Of the BRIDES
parents, Mr. aud Mrs. 4. G. Skinner, in Wheel I
ing. The Rer. q. G. Woodworh performed
The wedding ceremony. The bride was pre-
scented with many elegants gifts: It is under
their home in this place, to the society Of which
they yri1} hn u1nf71v welcomed.
a surprise party, composed Of large number
of the prominent society ladies and gentlemen
Of the place, repaired TO the hospltanle mansloh @
entirely tmpromptu, 1t aoounded III more real |
endowment than il the most elaborate prepara~ +
tions had been made for the occasion.
4 dancing party will be held at the Union N'
Club. It being the first one Of the new rear, q
pleasant time IS expected.
III. Harry Knott entertained select party OF !
, 1876-12-31
PARK RIDGE.

|
! has been full OF enjoyment for all, both youn
| and old. Christmas was universally celebrated
and the old year goes out with tew regrets
Christmas Eve was wholly devoted to the chill
dren. a grand festival was prepared in th
Congregational Church, where their eager eye
were permitted to gaze upon wonders fa1
iu1aginations had conceived. The church was
beautifully trimmed with eYergreens and orna-
mented with oil that ingenious taste could de-
Vise.' Two large Christmas trees, Illuminated
with many -colored lights and bending beneath
the weight OF gifts, we're the cynosures o1
hundreds OF bright and dancing eyes. After
prayer and short addresses br the pastors OF
the two churches, the platform was given up ia
the little ones, who royalty entertained their
parents and friends with music, recitations,
dialogues, aud pleasing little comedy in con-
clusion.
After the exercises came that for which all
the rest Was but the introduction-the distribu-
tion Of gifts by the Patron Setnt Of the day in
person hs Az AZ Te1s E11' @aas %bneoEt hopp
day evening, and proved to be all that the man
ayers could hare desired. The costuming was
elaborate and in excellent taste, and many of
the selections made with reference to the long
ago when Coronation and Auld Lang Syne
Church was filed with the elite Of Park Ridge,
Norwood, and Desplalnes. The Norwood. Cleo
Club were present and, under the direction of
Prof. Fargo, sang several Of their best pieces IN
their own unequalcd style. The opening ad-
little gem Of poetry. The following persons
assisted in the concert: Mr.. and Nrs. Lockwood,
the Misses Lockwood, Mr.. and Mrs. 4. B. Sher-
win, Mr.: and Mrs. z. Moss, Mrs. S. Chittendon,
Mrs Sam Cummings, Mr.. aud Mrs. Gushing OF
Mr Knowles, III. Joe james, Mr. j.
hfnee and Mr.. Fred Dfckensnn
, 1876-12-31

*e. Mrs Dr. Dade Emens was announced to give
!: lecture ''to women only,n at Association
y Hall last evening At the hour appointed for
: the opening OF the lecture, the hall was crowd
" ed by the gent1er sex. and presently the Iect-
! orer appeared upon the platform, and before
: beginning her discourse surveyed the hall with
aczitical eye to be sure that the doorkeepcrs
{ had faithfully obered her instructions to admit
10 men or boys. Not one WAS to be seen;
women only -, responded to the invitation.
The theme OF the lecture was taken up bT the
lecturer, and soon the large audience was lost
= IN the interest which mas awakened The still
: hess OF deserted banquet hall Was only broken
!: y tne speakers Voice, all being intent on
. 1eaIn1ngg "How to Promote Health, Strength,
/; and Heauty.a Suddenly, however, the stiffness
: WIS broken By terrible scream, and, as all
!: tses we're turned In the direction whence 1t
saaa fsaame there came to the ea7s Of the listeners
foo.n!" Every woman rose to her feet; gen.
e efal A. confusion prevailed. Forty voices cried,
Where is he! !"' Where is hes'' Sure enough,
n n the rear OF the hall and 1azily leaning against
5og going to do about It'll. was question whicn
each s. female was dcsirous Of having answered.
! 1ae confusion increased as time sped, and still
!: tae1e stood that man as immovable as monu-
! ment! OIL inst most despicaNe mani Every
woman wished for :he muscle OF prize
eeen1er, but mol one felt equal to the emergency.
ho1ne called "policc,'' Others simply said
:. so,ah1e;" nearly all kept dancing as
~ u, % the music Of a hon-pipe. And
~ 81 somplacency beazned on the countenance
o1 that man! Finally, woman more coura-
seoos than the others, and exceeding In weight
.o} otoer tEo in the audience, jumped upon the
.eaI u the middle OF the hail. and in stentorian
tEencs exclaimed: "Women! are you wonen3
Jou are all afraid to tackle that fellow, give
ne chance She then stepped down. and the
nan, thinking discretion the better part of |
,a!of, stepped ont. Order Was quickly restored,
tao1gh .;'1gh weak nerves were not quieted for some
lme- We are not advised as to the number OF |
NO, "omen who we're then stationed at the door, |
T aea With broom, to prevent further intrusion.
tne lecturer then continued the discussion Of /
ret 1hfme, but occasionally and till its close
s19o3aued ordinations, such as Oh, that hor- |
!Nae man ~ What monster!" etc., ETC., were
~ aatie by women here and there in the audience,
as 0ey recovered from the terror which over
sne s11e them by the terrible announcement,
coyrnr. ~
, 1876-12-31
OMAHA ITEMS.

oEEI*0s 7*eF11*C7& 70 z77s z7sU8Hs-
OMAHA, Reb., Dec. 30.-About three hundred
people from the town OF Wahoo and Saunders
County came mp to Omaha to-day On an exc1r-
sion train over the new road, the Omaha d Re-
publican Valley. The excursion was to ce!e-
brate its completion to Wahoo. The visitors
were cordially received and entertained BY the
business men Of Omaha, who gaye them grand
dinner at the Grand Central. Numerous toasts
men Of Douglas and Saunders Counties. It
was an enthusiastic affair. The Grangers went
home well satisfied. Trains will begin running
regularly on Monday.
Senator Sharon, Of California, and party, will
arrive in Chicago tomorrow in special car
via the Chicago T. Rock Island.
Gov. Grover, Of Oregon, who was expected
here to-day, has been detained on the road By
sickness. As soon as he resumes his journey
he Will go to Washington via St. Louis.