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respectfully
San Francisco p. o.
A Prodigy.

There are many persons, who, il we
are to place full credence in their biog
raphers, must have been extraordinary
marvels of precocity and cleverness.
Annie Maria Schurman. fer example,
who was the boast of Germany, was
one of this description. At the age Of
six, and without instruction, the cut
in paper the most delicate figures;
at eight, she learned in q few days to
paint flowers, which. it should be add.
ed, were highly esteemed and two
years later it cost her only five hours
application to learn the art Of embroid-
ering with elegance. Her talents for
higher attachments, We are told, did
not develop themselves till she WAS
twelve years eff age. when they were
discovered in the following manner:
Her brothers were studying in the
apartment where she sat, and it WAS
noticed that whenever their memor es
failed in the recital of their lessons,
the little girl prompted them without
any previous knowledge Of the tasks
except what she had gained from hear
ing the boys con them over. In her
education she made extraordinary pro-
gress, and is said to have perfectly I'm.
derstood the German, Low Dutch,
French, English, Latin, Greek, italian,
Hebrew, Syriac, Chsldean. Arabic and
Ethiopian lat gusges. Her knowledge
of science and her skill III music,
painting, and sculpture were also ex-
traordinary; and her talent for model
ing was shown by the wax portrait she
contrived to make of herself with the
aid of y mirror. When it is added that
her letters were not only valuable for the
elegance of their style, hut for the beauty
of the sr;tten characters, which caused
the said epistles to be preserved as cabi-
net curiosities, We may judge what a
prodigy of cleverneRs was ioreshadowed
by the talents she displayed as u child.
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The Decoration Of a Room.

Crude white is in favor with house.
wives for ceilings-"i it looks 80 clean"
That is Just its fault. Itlooks so clean,
even when it is not, that it makes all
else look dirty, even though it may be
clean. To paint the fiat ceiling Of q
mederate-sized room by hand is simply
. waste of labor. It is only at great
personal inconvenience that one can
look long ct it, while as matter of fact
NO one cares to do 80. You see it coca.
sionslly, by accident. and for moment,
and that casual glimpse should not
be shock to the eye, as it is as we'll to
tint it in accordance with the room, or
even cover it with q diapered paper,
which will to some extent withdraw the
attention from the cracks that frequent
" disfgure the ceilings Of modern
houses. What hand painting We can
afford may best be reserved for the
panels or doors, window shutters, and
the like, where it can be seen-these
doors and the other wood work being
painted in two or three shades Of
colors. fat or vanished, according as
We prefer softness of tone or durability
Of surface. Perhaps it will be best in
this instance that the woodwork should
fall in with the tone of the dsdo; but
this is not point on which any rule
can be laid down. The decoration of
the panels should be in keeping with
the wall paper patterns. 1t may be
much more pronounced than they, but
still it must not assert itself. One
great point of consideration ia the dec.
"a =. a. l.
various patterns one to another. II
may often be we'll to sacrifice an other
wise admirable design simply because
you can find nothing else to 60 with it.
A single pattern, once chosen, will
often control the whole scheme OF
decorati0n.-(M Magazine of Art.
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Open Letter.

The following letter to the Committee
Of the Grain Growers Convention Is
copied, By request, from the California
Pdtron
In compliance with a resolution OF
your convention, inviting me to confer
with the committee, l beg to otler the
following suggestions:
The object, as l understand it. Is to
devise plan of cooperation that Will
enable the farmers to realize greater
profits by marketing their own crops.
To accomplish this, 1t will be neces-
sary for tue grain growers to place their
wheat at the absolute disposal OF CO
operative business association, 10 be
managed by experienced business men.
This is the plan pursued by capital
lists when they invest their money ID
banks. railroads or other corporations,
and the advantages of large comblna
tions of capital are now universally adj
mi;ted; aud that equal benefits may be
secured to the producers by similar CO.
operative associations, Is proved by the
wonderful success of the R)chdale
spiuners of England, who now send
their fabrics abroad in their own ships,
and to be sold by their own agents, who
purchase the return cargoes OF raw
material for their looms.
Tie farmers of California, by means
of cooperation. may save at least 9O
per cent of the cost of insurance re-
iucs the rate of interest and commits
ion one half, and secure freights at
reasonable rates, even if they are com
PEELED to build their own ships, and
they can find plenty Of experienced
ship masters who will gladly join them
in this enterprise.
In addition to the Oranges and their
business association, the grain growers
will require tho aid of q commercial
and insurance agency, and change IL
their banking system, that will enable
them to reduce the rate of interest; but
it would hardly be advisable to pub
lish the plan by which this can be done
until after its adoption by the conven
ton.
The best plan for commercial agen
cy will suggest itself to airy competent
business man. But the plan of insur
ance will require the cooperation Of
the Oranges, aud had better be made
public. that it may be discussed by
them prior to the meeting of the con
vention.
The plan is very simple. Let each
member OF the Grange hand in to the
Secretary a schedule of the. value d
the property he wishes insured. and
when the list is complete, let it be sem
to the Secretary of the State Grange
and. if advisable, the plan may becoD,
national.
When losses occur, let them be sub
mitted TO t." central bureau, and APP
portioned rfo rata, and drafts drawn
upon each Grange to cover and pay
the losses, and fund might be assessed
and kept in reserve for tins purpose.
The advantages of this plan are econ
omy and simplicity. No agents art
needed, and every person insured vii
be interested in guarding agsins
fraud.
This plan was submitted to Mr.. VIM
Saunders, originator Of the Oranges
and by him approved.
If the members of the committe,
will please communicate with the un
dersigued, "a plan of the proposed bank
ing system will be forwarded to eacl
, one.
respectfully,
San Eran,isco p q
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l am the Pastor OF the BAptis church here
and an educated physician. am not in prac-
tee, but AIN sole family physit ian, and advise
recommended your Hop Bitters to my inva-
lid wife, who has BEEN under medical treat
ment Of Albauy's best physicians several
years. She has been greatly benefited and
sill uses the medicine. | believe she will
become thoroughly cured OF her various COM
plicated diseases 10y their use. We both rec
"mmend the III u our friends, many Of whom
have also been cured ri their various ali
ments by them. REV. E. L. WARREN.
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Cured of Drinking.

a young friend of mine WAS cured Of an
Unsuitable thirst for liquor that had so pros.
trated his system that he WAS unable TO dc
any business. He was entirely cured by the
nse Of Hop Bjtters. Il aIlayed all that burn.
ing thirst; took away the appetite fer liquor;
made his nerves steady, and he has remained
II sober and steady mau for more than two
years, and has no desire TO return to his cups
and know Of II number If others that have
been cured Of drinking by it."-From lead
ing II. x. Official, Chicago, III.
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Rules for Cooking.

Green vegetables should be thorough
" washed in cold water and then
dropped into water which has been
sailed and is beginning to boil. There
should be Tablespoonful of salt fol
each two quarts of water. If the wa
ter boils long before vegetables are put
in, it has lost all its gases, and the min
eIal Ingredients are deposited on the
bottom and sides Of the kettle, so that
the water is fat and tasteless. then the
vegetables will not look or have a fine
favor. The time for boiling green
vegetables depends much upon the age
and time they have been gathered. The
younger and more freshly gathered the
more quickly they are cooked. Below
10 very good timetable for cooking
vegetables:
Potatoes boiled, thirty minutes.
Potatoes baked, forty-five minutes.
Sweet potatoes boiled, fifty minutes
Sweet potatoes baked, sixty minutes
Squash boiled, twenty five minutes
Green peas boiled. twenty to forty
minutes.
Shelled beans boiled, sixty minutes
String beans boiled, one to two
hours.
Green corn. thirty to sixty minutes
Asparagus, fifteen to thirty minutes
Spinach. one to two hours.
Tomatoes, fresh. one hour.
Tomatoes, canned, thirty minutes.
Cabbage, forty-6ve minutes to two
hours.
OauliAower, one or two hours.
Dsndelions, two or three hours.
Beet green's, one hour.
Onions, one or two hours.
Beets. one to five hours.
Turnips, white, forty-ive to sixt!
minutes.
Turnips, yellow, one and half h
two hours.
Parsnirs, ono or two hours.
Carrots, one or two hours.-[H0use
hold.
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WAsuIxGroy. D. e.. Sept. 81, 1879

Desr Sir-Why don't you get certificate
from Col W. IL. W, of Baltimore, showing
how lie cured himsef Of drunkenness by the
help OF Hop Btters. His is u wonderful
case. He is Well known in Rochester, n Y .
by all the drinking people there. lie is
known in this city, Cincinnati, New Orleans,
New York; and in fact, all over the country,
as he has spent thousands of dollars for rum
honestly believe his card would be worth
thousands of dollats TO you in this city and
Baltimore alone, and make thousands of sober
men by inducing the uee Of your Bitters.
A w
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Prejudice Kills.

Eleven years our daughter suffered on a
bed Of misery under the care of several of
the best physicians, who gave her disease
various names, Tut no relief, and now she is
restored to us in good health by Hop Btters.
that We had poOhei ut two years before using
it. We earnestly hope and pray that no one
else will let their sick suffer as We did on ac-
count of prejudice against so good midi
cine as Hop Bittcrs.-rhe Parents-G0od
Ttmplars.
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Set Back a. Yaare

II was troubled for many years with Kid
ney Complaint, Gravel, SC; my blood be
came thin; WAS dull ana inactive; could
hardly crawl about; was an old, worn out
man all over; could get nothing to help me,
until got Hop Bitters, and now l am boy
again. Ny blood and kidneys are all right,
aud anu as active as man of 80. slthoug b
am ~, and have no doubt it will do ~ well
ter others Of my age. 1t is worth trial.
Father. )-[ Sunday Mercury.
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A good Baptist clergyman of Bergen, n. Y,
q strong temperance mao, suffered with kid
ney trouble, ueuralgia and dizziness almost
TO blindness, over two years after he was ad-
vised that Hop Bitters would cure him, be-
cause he was afraid Of and prejudiced against
the word bitters." Since his cure he says
noae need fear but trust in Hop Bltters.
My wife and daughter were made healthy
by the use OF Hop Bitters and recommend
them to my peep!e.-Methodist Clergy man,
Mexico, NY.
had severe attacks of Gravel and Kidney
trouble; was unable to get any medicine or
doctor 20 cure mo until used Hop Bitters,
and they cured me in a short tins "A d..
,inguished lawyer and temperance orator OF
Wayne County, n. Y.
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Wicked for Clergymen.

| believe II to be all wrong and even
wicked for clergymeI or o her public men to
be led into giving Testimonials to quack doc
tors or vile stuffs called medicines, but when
really meritorious article is made up oil
common valuable remedies known to all, and
that all physicians use and trust in daily We
should freely commend it. Therefore cheer.
fully and heartily commend Hop 2itters for
the good they have done me and my friends
firmly believing they have no equal for fami.
ly use. | will not be without them.
Rev. Was linCton d. G.
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Habitual COstlyeness

Is the banc OF nearly every American woman
From it usually arises those disorders that so
surely undermine their health and strength
Every women owes il to herself AID 10 her
family 10 use that celebrated medicine, Kid
ney-Wort 1t is the sure remedy for corsti.
pa ion, and all disorders of the kidneys and
liver. Try it in liquid or dry form. Equally
efficient in either i Boston Sunday Budget.
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The Bachelors Club, in London,
which promises to be the sensation Of
next season. already numbers over 800
members. The bachelors may be con-
graduated on having secured one of the
finest club.houses in London. There
are to be drawing aud dining rooms. to
which members may introduce ladies
for luncheons and dinners, and small
dining-rooms for snug parties of eight
or 50.
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I declined to insert your advertisement of
Hop Bitters last year, because | then thought
they might not he promotive OF the cause Of
temperance, but find they are, and a very
valuable medicine, myself and wife having
been greatly benefited by them, and take
great pleasure 10 IN king them known.
REV JOHN SEAMAN,
Editor Home Sentinel, Alton, n. Y.
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Bogus Certificates.

1t is no vile drugged stuff, pretending to be
made OF wonderful foreign roots, barks, &c.,
and pulled up by long bogus certificates OF
pretenttd miraculous cures, but simple,
pure, effective medicine, made Of well-known
valuable remedies, that furnishes its own
certificates by its cures. We refer to Hop
Bittera, the purcst and best of medicines.
See another column Republican.
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Many druggists recommend and try to sell
deceived. Ask for Ammen's Cough Syrup.
lake no other. The remedy sands on It's
OWN merits. You can buy a sample bottle
fof ID cents, and test it yourself. Larger
bottl's at 81 cents and Sl.00. Ask 20 see
larger size and read the wrapper.
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The most beneficial discovery OF the CEN
fury TO man is Ammen's Cough Syrup. A
wealthy gentleman, who claims that it en-
tirely cured him of incipient consumption.
offered $1,000 for the formula and the right
to manufacture and sell to the world, which
was refused. The remedy stands upon its
own merits. 15-ccnt sample bottle will
convince the most skcptcal Of its virtues
Try it, 1t may save your life. All respecta-
be druggists kesp IT, at Is cts, 81 cts, and 81
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San Francisco, June 2S, 1880.

san Francisco, June rs, 1881.
Wm. H. Hickman,
DEAR SIR:-Three years ago was very
severely afflicted with the Rheumatism, at
the same time / was troubled with Dyspep-
STA and Kidney trouble. l tried several
remedies for Rheumatism without effect
1naily l was advised 10 try Burnham's Able.
IeDe, It acted like charm; in five days !
was entirely relieved OF the Rheumatism
and strange to relate, cured both of the
Dyspepsia ami Kidney troubles, and have
not had touch of Rheumatism since.
used IL both internally and externally.
Very Respectfully,
W. w HANEY,
22l Sacramento 81, San Francisco.
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If you are subject to Ague you must be
sure TO keep your liver. bowels and kidney
In good free condition. When so, you will
he safe from all attacks. The remedy to use
ls Kidney Wort. II is the best preventive OF
all malarial diseases that you eau take. See
advertisement in another column.
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A MEDICINE, NOT A DRINK
High Authority.

Hop Btters is not, IN any sense, an alco.
hoIc beverage or liquor, and could rot be
sold. for use, except to persons desirous OF
obtaining medical bitters.
GREEN B. RAUM,
L. S. Com'r Internal Rev.
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During the Whitaker court.martial in New
YORK, he said he was once slave in South
Carolina, bIt was never in his life treated in
such q shameful manner as at West Point
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1t cured my eold-Ammen's Cough Syru,
Ministers use Amnen's Cough Syrup
Public Notice.

Furniture, Carpets and Glassware at auc-
ton prices, at private special Inducements
for country buyers, at Ii. Schellhaas, 1lth
street, Odd Fellows Building, Oakland, Cal.
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MILTON, DEL, Feb. 10, 1880,

Having used Hop Birtcrs, the noted remedy
for debility, nervousness, Indigestion, etc,
have no hesitation IN saying that it is indeed
an excellent menicine, and recommend it io
any one as truly tonic bitters.
Respectfully,
Rev. Mis-. J. n. ELLGOOD
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j. w. Shaetier & Co., 321 and 1923 Sac
iament0 ST., San Francisco, employ no
lrummers- Cigars sold very cheap.
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For cough or cold there il no remedy
equal TO Ammen's Cough Syrup.
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Furniture and bedding at retail at whole.
sale prices II. Scheilhaas, llth. St., Oak.
land, California
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Blouse Po'onaises are worn with black silk
skirts; black for the street, and white, ivory
cream, or very pale blue for evening or house
wear.
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Lawyers use Ammen's Cough Syrup.

Twill cure your cold-Ammen's Cough
Syrup.
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The students of the Univer ity OF
Virginia have contributed Sl23.oO to
the Poe monument fund. General G..
E. Farlong has given 500 and MIR. Q.
s. Baldwin has given $50.
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Syrup.
umption-Ammsn's Cough Syrup.
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ALL Photographs made ct the New York Gallery
No. III Third St, $, F., guaranteed TO be nrst.
class Prices 10 suit the times. J. Il. PErERs & Co
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A Rich Man on Riches.

The following story is told of Jacob
Ridgway, Q wealthy citizen of Phils.
deIphia who died many years ago,
leaving fortune Of Ave or six million
dollars:
"Mr. Ridgwsy," said q young man
with whom the millionaire was con-
versiDg, "you are more to be envied
than any gentleman I know"
"Why so 2" responded Mr.. Ridgway.
II am not aware of any cause for
which I should be particularly en-
We'd"
What, sir!" exclaimed the man in
establishment. Why, aren't you q
millionaire Think Of the thousands
your income brings you in every
month";
"Well, what of that3" replied Mr..
Ridgway. "All I get out OF it is my
victuals and clothes; and I can't eat
more than one mans allowance, or
wear more than one suit at q time.
Pray, can't you do that much 2"
"Ah, but think of the fine houses
you own, and the rentals they bring
you'll"
What better am I off for that!
can only live in one house at time; as
for tho money I receive for rents, l
cannot eat it or wear it; l can only use
it to buy other houses for other people
to live in; they are the benefciaries,
not l."
"But you can buy splendid furni
ture, and costly pictures, and fee car
riages and hOrses-in fact, nything You
desire you can have"
i" And after l have bought them
responded Mr.. Ridgway. " what then /?
I can only look at the furniture and
pictures, and the poorest mau who is
not blind can do that. can ride no
easier in q fine carriage than you can in
an omnibus for five cents, without the
trouble of attending to drivers. footmen
and hostlers; and as to anything l de-
sire, can tell you, young man. that
the less we desire in this world, the
happier we shall be. All my wealth
cannot buy me back my youth. cannot
purchase exemption from sickness and
pain, cannot procure me power to keeI
afar off the hour of death; and then,
what will it avail when, in a few short
years at most, lie down in the grave
and leave it all forever? Young man
you have no eau g to envy me.
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Don't Got the Chills.

Large Bottle, $l.00 - Ammsn's Cough
Syrup.
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Sure Cure-Ammen's Cough Syrup.

Tell your friends Of Ammen's Cou
Syrup.
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Great OVERWHELMINGLY Cough Syrup
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Do not delay using Ammen's Cough Syrup.
All druggists sell Ammen's Cough syrup
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WANTED.

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TESTIMONIALS,

MEssRs. BRODIE & co.
Gents: You know Nv skeptical | was as
the virtue of your Remedy, or in fact any
remedy for Rheumatism, bnt after nv vile
had used: s. han a bottle Of your Cure l
ceased to &c skrptic as far as that particu-
lar medicine. concerned, and am now con-
WINGED that your Remedy will cure Rheu-
matism if used according to directions.
d. NJ. CASHIN,
l014 Devisadero St., :. F.
MEssRs. RRODIE s. CO.
Gentlemen: Having a severe attack of
Rheumatism in my arm and shoulder, was
induced to try your wonderful Rheumatic
Cure and am happy to say that it entirely
cured me. T. X. PHILLIPS,
Foreman, D. Hicks & Co.'S Binderv, Clay st.
Do not be fooled; ask your Drug
wSOLD BY AL
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BRODIE & co.
Gentlemen: have used your wonderful
Cure for Rheumatism this winter, and found
it gave me more relief than anything else
have ever used, after having tried u great
many remedies both in California and En-
rope, when was afflicted with Rheumatsm
for number of years. I therefore highly
recommend your Cure to any one suffering
with rheumatism as it permanently cured
me. p. E. DOUGHERTY,
4l2 Commercial Street, s. F.
BRODIE & CO.
| Gents: Ny wife suffered for months with
the Neuralgia. One bottle OF your Cure en-
! trelV cured her and she has never had
, touch Of it sinca. JOHN KOHLMOOS,
! Proprietor Kohlmoos Hotel" Alameda.
.gist for This and take nothing else.
L DRUGGISTS ga
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Not only for daily use on The face
Ar. lands, but for bathing the
entire body, there is nothing equal
to PHOSPHATE SOAP. It is Q
thorough disinfectant and removes
offensive odors of every kind.