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YJNHE OLDEST. GREATEST AND BEST REM
! / edy for the cure of Nervous and Physical
| Debility, Vital Exhaustion, Seminal Weakness,
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| 1t speedily cures Impotence, Early De-
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| FAToERHEA By it MANHOOD is restored and the
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SEALED PROPOSALS.
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT STATE PEINTING,
SACRAMENTO (Cail September "a 1881

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT STATE PEiNTING,
SACRAMENTO Call. September a. 1884. !
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- atthe kice OF the Superintendent of State
Printing Room %, State Capitol. Sacramento, up
to FRIDAY, OCTOBER u, 1884, for the Binding
Ruling. Folding, and Folding and Stitching re-
quired to be executed for the State for one year
from date OF award, MS per specifications and
schedule, to be had on application to the Super
intendent of state Printing.
Section 5ssi of the Political Code, provides that
all the Binding Ruling. Folding, Folding and
Stitching shall be done in the city of Sacra-
mento. under the supervision of the Superin-
tendent of State Printing.
No bid Will be considered unless accompanied
by aeertiiied check in the sum of two thousand
dollars. payable TO George Stoneman, Governor
of California as Il guarantee that he bidder to
whom the contract is awarded win enter into
satisfactory bonds for the faithful performance
of the terms thereof The State reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids JAMES J. AYERS,
s2+2plm Superintendent State Printing.
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK SALES.
SAN FRANCISCO, october Is, 1854.
\ Black List

OF diseases follows an unhealthy condition
of the liver one of the most important or
gans of the body, Impure blood, bron-
chitis, asthma. malarial diseases, consump-
ton. sickheadache, diseases of the skin,
kidneys and heart-all may be traced TO
faulty action or torpidity of the liver. No
other known preparation so rapidly and
thoroughly restores disordercd liver as
DR. Pierce's " Golden Medical Discovery"
1t is pleasant TO the taste, mid but sure in
its action. and gift to suffering humanity
from one of the most successful physicians
of the ave.
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Jacob Hayes, farmer living near Castle
Rock, Or, committed suicide Friday by blowing
out his brains with shotgun. lie put the Gluz-
zle under his chin and touched the trigger with
the ramrod. Deceased had lived on the coast
for thirty years, and leaves a large family iii
Iamhll county. Dependency over poverty
WaS the CAUSE OF the suicide.
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AK elastic step, buoyant spirits and clear
complexion are among the many desirable
results of pure blood. The possessor of
healthy blood has his faculties at command
and enjoys clear and quick perception,
which is impossible when the blood is
heavy and sluggish with impurities Ayers
sarsaparilla is the best blood purifier and
yitalizer known.
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in the Head the vital fluid passing unOOserved
in the urine and many other diseases that lead
to insanity and death
DIR. MINTIE, who is regular physician
(el sduate of the University of PENNSYLVANIA Will
agr &c to forfeit Five Hundred Dollars for
ease of this kind the VITAL RESTORATIVE
(,lnder his special advice and treatment) VIII
not cure. or for anything impure or injurious
found in it. DIR MINTIE treats all Private
Diseases successfully without mercury. Con,
sultation Free. Thorough examination and
advice, including analysis of urine, So. Price
of Vital Restorative, 81 so q bottle, or four
times the quantity, SIS; sent to any address
upon receipt of price, or C. o. D., secured from
observation, and in private name if desired, by
A. L. MINTIE, M. d., No. IL kearny
street, San Francisco, Cal.
SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE
Will be sent to any one applying by letter, stat
ing symptoms, sex and age. Strict secrecy Id
regard to all business transactions.
DIR. NIINTIE'S KIDNEY REMEDY, Me-
PHRETICUSf, cures all kinds of Kidney ana
Bladder Complaints Gonorrhea, GleetS Leucor-
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the best and cheapest DYSPEPSIA and
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Agents my94p1y &o9wly
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The imprisoned nihilist Hessy Hoffman, once
sentenced To death and reprieved at the last
moment on account of her condition, has become
insane. Her insanity was caused by the prison
officials removing her child as punishment for
some infraetion Of prison discipline. Then they
told the mother that the child had died and
the woman is now raying maniac
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EASTERN AND FOREIGN MARKETS.
SCuer SedsOl-iuO tons, 9oc.
D,,rar 1904 TnD tonc 81 OcIy

New YORK. October 18th.
BREADSTuFFs-FIou is quiet and steady
and Wheat is steady
NOOl-CaliioriiiaiS quiet and steady at 103l2c
for fall bury, and l2glje for clean fall; spring
bury, i29l5c; clean spring l69Ac; pulled, %
GS5c.
HlDES-California are quiet and steady at 22@
2215e.
CHICAGO. October 18th.
CORN-45j{ &c for November.
LARD-s7 o.. for November.
RiBS-S9 - for November.
SHORT RIBS-SiU for November
LIVERPOOL, october 18th.
WHEAT-innctive California lots. 6s ia to
IS ID; cargo lots OFF coast 9is Cd to 85s; lust
shipped, 35s Cd: nearly due. SIS Cd. Cargoes of
coast and on passage rather easier.
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The Irish laborers agitation is spreading in
County Waterford.
Great distress prevails in the shipbuilding
centers of England.
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CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS
STATEoF CALIFORNIA, I
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

california, and an Act of the Legislature of then
State of California entitled An Act to provide
for the submission of proposed amendments to
the Constitution of the State of California to the
ualitied electors for their approval, approved [
March 7, 1883, notice is hereby given that tbel
Legislature OF the State OF California. at itsj
,wenty-ffth session, commencing on the first
Monday after the first day of January A. D. 1881
the two Houses of said Legislature voting in
favor thereof proposed that Section 10 of Ar
ticle XII of the Constitution of the State of Cali
fornia, be amended so as to read as follows:
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THE EXPERT SPECIALIST,

THE EXPERT SPECIALIST,
nR. ALLEN, AS IS WELL KNOWN, Is A
~ regular graduated Physician and Surgeon,
educated at Bowdoin College and the University
is acknowledged to be, the most expert Surgeon
in his specially on the Pacific Coast.
YOUNG MEN
And MIDDLE-AGED MEN, who are suffering
from the effects of Youthful IndiScretfons or Ex-
cesses in maturer years, NERVOUS and PHYSICAL
DEBILITY, IMPoTENCY, LOST MANHOOD. confusion
NJ ideas dull eyes, aversion to society. despond-
ency, pimples ON the face, loss of energy and
memory, frequency of urinating, ETC., remem-
ber that by a combination of vegetable remedies
of great curative power, the Doctor has so
arranged his treatment that it will not only
afford Immediate relief but permanent cure.
HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE
Glazing been surgeon in charge of two leading
hospitals enables me to treat all private
troubles with excellent results. l wish it dis
tinctly understood that do not claim TO perform
impoSsibilities, or to have miraculous or super
successful Physician and Surgeon, thoroughly in.
formed in my specially
DISEASES OF MAN.
All applying to me will receive my honest
opinion of their complaints-no experimenting
| will guarantee q positive cure in every case
undertake or forfeit 81 200. Consultation in
office or by letter FREE and strictly private.
Charges moderate. Thorough examination, in.
Guiding chemical and microscopical analysis Of
urine and advice, S.. Office hours to 8 daily
to evening; Sunday, to II only. Call OF
address
DIR. ALLEN.
26h Kearny street, San Francisco, Cal.
P. 81 have vegetable colnro dnd, the re.
suit of many years of special practice and hard
study which under my special advice has never
failed of success in the cure of Lost Manhood,
Prostatnrri'ea- etc. o2n-,ntf
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NOTICE no CREpITORs.-EsTATE

NOTICE TO CREDTTORs-EsTATE OF
~ s. B. SEGUR. deceased. Notice is here
by given by the Undersigned GEORGE W.
S. B. sEGUR, deceased. to the creditors
OF and all persons having claims against said
deceased, to exhibit them. with the necessary
aflidavits or vouchers, within four months after
the first publication OF this notice, to the under
signed at the Office of GROVE l. JOHNSON,
No go Fifth street. Sacramento city. Cal.
Dated Sacramento, October 4, 1881.
GEORGE ". CHESLfI,
Administrator OF the Estate of :. y. Segur, De
ceased.
j. c. TUBES Il GROVE l.. JOHNSON, Attorneys for
Estate and Administrator od-IawiwM
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NnTICE-IN THE superior

DROBATE NOTICE.-IN THE SUPERIOR
Court, State of California county of Sacra-
mento. In the matter of the estate of L..
KREUZBERGER, deceased. Notice is hereby
given that MONDAY, the 10Th day of OCTOBER,
1884, at 10 o'clock a. NJ ofsaid day, and the Court
room, at the Courthouse in the city of Sacra-
mento, county of Sacramento, and State of Cali
tornia, have been appointed as the time and
place for Proving the will of said LUCAS
KREUZBERGER deceased, and for hearing the
application of CHRIS. EHMAN and GEORGE
SERMONET for the issuance to them of letters
testam entary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court
this 9th day of OCTOBER, 1884.
SEAL CHAS. NJ COGLAN, Clerk.
BEATTY & benson, Attorneys for Proponent.
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Seorrs Emulsion Of Pure Cod Liver OIL
with Hypophosphites-For Ricllets, Maras-
mus and all wasting disorders OF children
y very remarkable in its results. The IA
pltiity with which children gain aesh and
strength upon il is very wonderful.
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Since the middle of last August twenty
four bears and fifteen ceugers are known
to have been killed i'll Thuston county
Washington Territory, of which 0lympis<8
the county seat.
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parts,) Kidney and Bladder Complaints. Impuri.
ties of the Blood and Diseases of the Skin.
1T permanently stops all unnatural weak
ening drains upon the system, however they
occur, preventing involuntary seminal losses
debilitating dreams, seminal losses with the
urine or while at stool, etc, so destructive TO
mind and body, and cures all the evil effects OF
youthful follies and excuses, restoring EN-.
hausted vitality, Sexual Decline and Loss OF
Manhood, however complicated the case
may be.
Athorough as well as n permanent cure
and complete restoration to perfect health,
Strength and Vigor of Manhood is absolutely
guaranteed by this Justly celebrated and re-
liable Grea. Remedy. Price, 81 so per bottle, OF
five bottles Tor SO. Sent upon receipt of price.
or C. o. D.. to any address, secure from observe
ton and strictly private by
DIR. G. ID. SALFIELD,
EEApNv STpryr EPANCISCO Cal.
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AMERICAN EXCHANGE HOTEL.
CANSOME STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
- This Hotel is in The very center Of the bust
ness portion Of the city. The travelling public
will find this to be the most comfortable and re-
spectacle Hotel in the city. Board and room,
81, 81 % and 81 50 per day. Hot and Cold Baths
Free Free Coach to and from the Hotel
an26-6m CIIAS MONTGOMERY 4 BRO. PrOnS.
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
NEWCASTLE HOTEL.

Newcastle CALIFORNIA
HAVING TAKEN CHARGE OF THE ABOVE
III place. which l have renovated and i'm.
proved throughout, now take pleasure in in
viting Iny friends and the public in general to
give me a call, where they viii find everything
conducted in fIst-alass manner.
oIh-lm* i. j BANS Proprietor.
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MEDICAL

A CARD.-To ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING
n from errors and indiscIeuons of youth,
nervous weakness, early decay, loss ofmanhood,
ETC., will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by missionary in South America.
INMAN, Station d. Neie YORK. JyS01yMWF
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LEGAL NOTICES.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Board of Supervisors of Sacramento
county, State of California, are prepared to re.
deem the following outstanding Indebtedness OF
said county, viz: Bonds of 1870, known as
" Courthouse and Jail Bonds authorized to be
issued by Act of the Legislature, approved
March Is, 1870, from No. to 100 inclusive. for
$500 each, and bonds of 1870 known as County
Hospital Bonds" authorized by Act of Legisla-
ture. approved January 81 1870, No. to 49, in
elusive, and Nos. 159 and 100, for $500 each.
Also that interest on said bonds shall cease six
months after the first publication of this notice
By order eff the Board.
CHAS. M COGLAN, Clerk.
Sacramento MAY "a 1884 m29-4p6m
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Amendment No. 1.

SEcTIoS 10. In any city where there are no
public works owned and controlled by the mu-
nicipality for supplying the same with water or
artificial light, any individual or any company,
duly Incorporated for such purpose under and
by authority of the laws of this State shall, I'M
der the direction of the Superintendent OF
Streets or other officer in control thereof and
under such general regulations us the munich
pality may prescribe for damages, and indem
nifty for damages, have the privilege of using the
public streets and thoroughfares thereof, and of
laying down pipes and conduits therein, and
connections herewith, so far as may be neces-
sary for introducing into and supplying such
city and its inhabitants either with gaslight or
other Illuminating light, or with fresh water for
domestic and all other purposes, upon the con-
dition that the municipal government shall
have the right to regulate the charges thereof.
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o7-td. Comfy Clerk of Sacramento county

DROBATE NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR
L Court, State OF California, County of Sacra-
mento. In the matter of the estate OF OLIVER S.
TERRIi.L, deceased. Notice is hereby given that
MONDAY, the 9th day of OCTOBER, 1884, at 10
o'clock A. NJ of said day and the Courtroom of
said Court at the Courthouse in the city of Sac
ramento County of Sacramento and State OF
California, have been appointed as the time and
place for proving the will of said OLIVER s.
TERRILL. deceased and Cor hearing the appli-
cation of WILLARD HAZEN for the issuance to
her of letters testamentary thereon.
Witness ny hand and the seal Of said Court,
this sth day of OCTOBER, 1851.
[sEAL1 CHAS NJ. COGLAN, Clerk.
BEATTY & DENTON, Attorneys for Petitioner.
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Each amendment shall be voted upon sepa-
rately from the others, by ballot, at the next
general election, to be holden on TUESDAY,
he 4th day of NOVEMBER, A. D. 1884 The
ballots used at such election shall contain the
words: "For the Amendment No. l." or the
words Against the Amendment No. ~ For
the Amendment No. o" or the words Against
the Amendment No. 80 " For the Amendment
No. 81 or the words Against the Amendment
No. s." written or printed thereon.
Sacramento, July "a 1854
GEORGE SLOVENIAN. Governor.
Attest THos. L. THOMPSON, Secretary OF Estate.
iySoip3m
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HEGREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

Is a never-failing cure
for Nervous Debility,
Exhausted Vitality,
Semin al Weakness,
Spermatorrh9a, Lost
Manhood, Impotency,
Paralysis. and all the
terrible effects of self
abuse, youthful follies
and excuses in mature
years-such as Loss Of
II e DRY, 1sassitude,
Nocturnal Emissions,
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a. MEISTER.
MARTIN KESTLER.

MANUFACTURER OF BuGGrEs: FARM,
ISs Express. Freight Header and Quartz
Wagons Repairing, etc, done Of short notice.
1910 10 1913 Einth ST., bet J aud K, Sacramento.
apI7-4pIm
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Postoffice at Sacramento on
Monday, October 90 1854:
Ladies', LIST
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MISCELLANEOUS
CA ARRH
Complete Treatment, with Inhaler, for
every form of Catarrh, 81.
ASK FOR
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE.

Head Colds, watery Discharges from the Nose
and Eyes, Ringing Noises in the Head. Nervous
Headache and Fever instantly relieved.
Choking mucus dislodged, membrane cleansed
and healed, breath sweetened, smell, taste and
hearing restored, and rayages checked.
Cough, Bronchitis, Droppings into the Throat
Pains in the Chest, Dyspepsia, Wasting of
Strength and Flesh, Loss of Sleep, ETC., cured.
One bottle Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal
Solvent and one DR.. Sanford's Inhaler, in one
package, of all druggists, for 81 Ask for SAN
FoRD's RADICAL CURE, pure distilation of
Witch Hazel, Am. Pine, Ca. Fir, Marigold, Clover
Blossoms etc.
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DR.. ALLEN 5

PRIVATE DISPENSARY.
26L Kearny Street, San Francisco, Cal.
ESTABLISHED FOR THE SCIENTIFIC AND SPEEDY
CURE OF CHRONIC, NERVOUS AND
SPECIAL DISEASES,
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Dr.Spinney&CO
Of No. IL Kearny ST., San francisco,
Treat all Chronic and Special Diseases.

YOUNG MEN
WHO MAY BE SUFFERING FROM TIKI
w effects of youthful follies or indiscretion.
will do well to avail themselves of this, the
greatest boon ever laid at the altar of suffering
humanity. DR.. SpINNEY will guarantee to for
felt 500 for every case of Seminal Weakness OF
Private Disease of any kind or character which
he undertakes and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many at the age of 80 10 60 who are
troubled with too frequent evacuation of the
bladder, often accompanied by q slight smartire
or burning sensation and a weakening of the
system in a manner the patient cannot. account
for. On examining the urinary deposits q Topy
sediment will often be found, aud sometimes
small particles of albumen will appear, or the
color will be of thin milkish hue again chang
ing to dark and torpid appearance. There are
many men who die OF this difficulty, Ignorant OF
the cause, which is the second stage of seminal
weakness. DIR. S. Will guarantee perfect cure
in all such cases, and a healthy restoration OF
- ite-urinary organs.
Office houTs-10 to and e 10 s. Sunday, from
10 to II A. NJ. Consultation free. Thorough ex-
animation and advice. So Cali or address
DIR. SPfNEEy 81 co..
No. IL Kearny street. San Francisco.
P.S.-For private diseases of short standing a
full course of med 'cine. sufficient for cure with
all Instructors, VIII be sent to any address for
$40. alI2S. tp5tawETayThFt
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DISEASES OF MAN.
THIS GREAT STRENGTHENING REMEDY
MlRvG TONIC

rs THE LEGITI-
MATE RESULT OF
lover twenty years OF
practical experience
,hy a THOROUGH
LY OUALIFIED
sGRADUATE PLY
. SICIAN of one of the
shighest medical col.
:leges Ct Europe.
; ltpositiveiy cures
sNervous and Physical
debility, Sem in al
sWeakness, Sperm a.
torrhpa, Impolency.
I Prostatorrh9a, II y
''perasthesia over
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ZIG KEARNY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, {
TRIAL. BOTTLE FREE.

Sufficient to show its merit, will be sent to any
one applying by letter, stating his symptoms
and age.
Consultations strictly confidential, by let
ter or at office, free.
For the convenience of patients, and in order
to insure perfect secrecy, l have adopted pri-
vate address, under which all packages are for.
wardad