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Suggested by James Par.
toms Marriage.

1 married a widow who had a
grown-up step-daughter. My ia
ther visited my house very often,
fell in love with my step-daughter
and married her. So my father
became my son-in-law, and my
step-daughter my mother. because
she was my fathers wife. Some
time after, my wife had son; he
was my fathers brother-in-law,
and my uncle; for he was the bro
Their of nay step-daughter. My ia
theirs Wife. @, my -daugh-
ter, also had son; he was, of
course, my brother, and in the
meantime my grandchild, for he
was the son of my daughter. My
wife was my grandmother, be-
cause she was my mothers moth
er, | was my wife's husband and
grandchild at the same time, and
as the husband of a PERSONS grand
mother Is his grandfather, / was
myOwn grandfather Poughkeep-
sic EldQle.
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Health Notes.

1t is a cruelty to negiec. the
teeth OF children.
Bodily activity and bodily health
are inseparable.
Sea voyages much oftener accel-
crate than retard the progress of
consumption.
Often.a child bears striking re-
semblance to grand-parent, with
out lineament Of parental fes-
ture.
Many have retired on fortune
and died from fear Of coming to
want, and having nothing to do.
Let man initiate the brute crea-
ton, by eating only when he is
hungry add drinking when he is
dry.
Every grain Of sand must be ia
ken care Of, or the universe would
dash to atoms, and so with little
things of the body.
True progress now consists in
uDlearning much that is old, and
in acquainting ones self with the
new, in order to determine its
worth.
Be assured, We poverty stricken,
that the necessity of a vigilant ac-
tivity is a happier inheritance
than that Of piles of glittering.
merchandising gold.
Ny idea of q true man is, one
who is prompted to do right, when
the moment for action arrives,
purely because it is right, and he
loves right acting.
All the children under five years
of age will be made the hea lthier,
happier and more good natured,
by vn undisturbed sleep Of one or
two hours in the forenoon.
Never send for any other than
an educated physician in an emer-
gency, for with such only are you
in safe and efficient hands; and If
relief is possible in the case he can
give it.
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Better Than Short Cake.

Make nice, light, white gems by
mixing -four and milk nearly as
soft as for griddle cake, and bake
quickly in hot gem pans. Break,
not cut them open, and lay in a
deep platter and pour over straw
berries, or even nice stewed APP
pies, mixed with sugar and a little
rich cream if you have it Ten
times better than any pastry or
short-cake and you get rid of soda
or baking powder and shortening.
La,os Of Life.
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If we drink anything at meals il
should be first warmed.
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Senator Davis, aud the Re.
sumption Act.

We are permitted to publish the
following private letter from Sena-
tor Henry G.. Davis, by which our
readers will perceive that he is in
thorough accord with the senti-
ments and interests of West Vir-
ginia upon the subject of the cur
rency, as upon all others Spirit
of Jefferson.
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, February %, 1876.
Daniel b. L,tc,ts, ESQ.,:
MY DEAR SIR: Yours of the 2lst
of February received this p. NJ,
and referring to that clause which
speaks of the repeal of the "Sher-
man Resumption Act" | would
say, that you and | are In perfect
accord in relation to the necessity
for its repeal. You will remember
that l opposed its passage, voting
with Jud o Thurman and many
other Democrats against it. I have
advocated it's repeal ever since it
became law, believing it to be
both impolitic and unwise legisla-
ton, and shall vote for its repeal
whenever opportunity offers /
hope, however, that we may reach
a specie basis within a reasonable
time, but believing it ought and
will come by the growth. and de-
velOpment of the business inter-
ests Of the country rather than
through forced legislation, which
/ fear would increase rather than
decrease the present financial and
commercial distress.
With many thanks for your I'M
form kindness, am, with assur-
ances of great respect,
Very truly yours, &C.,
III, G. DAVIS.
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pEhTTVP I a N OF

re- Send stamp for full information
Price List, &C., &c. DANIEL F. BEATTY
" abingdon, N, ].
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The Merchant of venice.

A Venetian merchant who was
lolling in the lap ofluxury was ac-
costed upon the rialto by friend
who had not seen him for many
months. Glow is this?' cried
the latter, "when l last san you,
your gaberdine was out at elbows,
and now you sail in your own gon-
dola." "True," replied the mer-
chant; "but since then | have met
with serious losses and been obli-
ged to compound with my credi-
tors for ten cents on the dollar"
MoRAL.-Composition is the life
Of trade.
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Pi A IT'S & FATTY
CELEBRATED
GOLDEN TONGUE
Parlor Or cans !!

A RE RANKED BY EMINENT MUSI
"A clans and distinguished men of honor
throughout the world, as the leaoing Par
Tor Organs now in use We challenge any
maker to equal them For Church, Sab
bath Schools, Lodges, as we'll as the Par
Tor, they hare no equal. Testimonials and
cards Of honor are constantly being reciv-
ed in their favor. An offer. Where we
have no agents, we will allow any one
wishing to purchase one of our organs,
the agents discount, also to any response
BILE party wishing to purchase one of our
organs from distance, and prefer to see
and examine it before paying for it, the
same will be granted them by sending usa
recommendation from the cashier of their
nearest bank, or some prominent man in
their vicinity, in proof of their RESPONSE
bility, and if the organ is not just as repre-
seDted, they have the liberty to return the
same at our expense, we pay the freight
both v avs. 1t is with pleasure we intro
duce tho GOLDEN TONGUE, know
ing that it will give universal satisfaction,
as 1t possesses many advantages over all
Others. The tone exceis in fullness, and
the deep vibration of sounds, an evidence
that it stands first as to merit of all must
cal instruments now in use.
Send for oul price list and a list of testi-
monials, as we have them from persons
who have been using our organs from the
past six months to seventeen years. Ad-
dress.
BEATTY & PLOTTS,
WASHINGTON,
WARREN Co., N. J.
March 6, l875-wtf
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Rheumatism.

The following is said to be an ex-
cellent remedy for infiammatory
rheumatism Four ounces of salt
petre in one pint of alcohol shake
well and battle the parts affected !;
wet red flannel with it and lay it
on. 1t does not cure, but takes
away the redness, reduces the
swelling, and relieves the torment
and agony.
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The Washington Star says that
water will be let on the canal from
Harper's Ferry to the Four-mile
level on the Sth land all along the line
by Saturday, March II.
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The Brooklyn girl gathers in
her skirts with a flrmer grip than
ever; and looks more and more
every day like an hour-glass, whose
sands a nearly run out.
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There is something touchinglin
the plea of Boston chap caught
zig-zaging across the Common the
other nigh: "How's you 'spect a
Teller (hic) steer straight 'thout er
ELM. (hicl say ?"
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05
80 weari.ome condition of humanltyi'

How many wretched homes in our land
How many heart-broken invalids Life with
many signifies n mere onerous existence. All
are subject to disease, but when health is re.
moved the hope is nearly gone out. Sickness
is usually incurred through exposure or care.
lessness. Especially is this true with those
diseases peculiar TO woman. Through her
own imprudence and folly she is made to drag
out miserable existence source of an
noyance and anxiety to her friends, and any.
thing but comfort and pleasure to herself
Exposure to the cold at times when she
should be most prudent, and overtaxing her
body with laborious employment, are both
fruitful causes of many of the malades from
which she suffers. Gradually the bloom
leaves her cheeks, her lips grow ashy white
her vivacity departs, she continually expe
rieuces feeling of WEAKNESS and general
languor, and altogether presents a ghostly
appearance. What does she need? Should
she take some stimulating drug, which will
for the time make her "fed better" or does
her entire system demand reparation? She
requires something which not only will re-
store to health the diseased organs, but will
tone and invigorate the system. DIR. Pierce's
Favorte Prescription will do this. II i'm
parts strength TO the diseased parts brings
back the glow of health, and restores com
fort where previously there was only suffering
Every invalid lady should send for "Ths
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
in which over fifty pages are devoted TO the
consideration Of those diseases peculiar ia
Women. II will be sent, postpaid, to any
address, for $50. Address, r. V. Pierce
NJ. n, Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, n. Y
Agents wanted TO sell this valuable work.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

YANKEE DooDLE.-Aiter the Minis
tiers Plenipotentiaiy of Great Britain
and the United States had nearly con-
cluded their pacific labors at Ghent, the
burghers of that quaint old Dutch city de-
termined to give an entertainment in
their honor, and desired to have the ma
tional airs of the two treaty-making
powers performed as part of the pro
gramme. so the musical director was
directed to call upon the American min
isters and obtain the music of the ma
tional air of the United States A con-
sultation ensued, at which Bayard and
Gallatin favored "Hail Columbia" T"
while Clay, Russell. and Adams were de-
cidedly in favor of Yankee Doodle" +"
The musical director asked if any of the
gentlemen had TIE music, and receiving
a negative reply, suggested that perhaps
one of them could sing or whistle the
air. q" / can't" said Mr.. Clay, never
whistled or sung a tune in my life-per-
haps Mr.. Bayard CAM Neither can
1, :" replied Mr.. Bayard, perhaps Mr..
Russell can o. Mr. Russell, Mr.. Gala
tin, and Mr. Adams in turn confessed
their lack Of musical ability. al have
it," exclaimed Mr.. Clay, and ringing the
bell he summoned his colored body SER
want. John" said Mr. Clay, whistle
Yankee Doodle for this gentleman" ="
John did 80. the chief musician noted
down the air. and at the entertainment
the Ghent Burghcrs' band played the
national air of the United States, with
variations.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

Well, | walked home with her, carrying
her sachel Of books My excuse was
her arm. As it she hadn't but one aud
couldn't by any possibility have carried
her books on the other. Oh, the day
that followed Oh, the day that followed
and the weeks and the months Miss
Arden wanted to hirt and we firted
Miss Arden wanted me to make love TO
her and | did it. Of course had no
further exposition of her wishes on the
point than the overheard conversation of
the first day; but that was enough.
took the part assigned to me TO play anG
played it with all my heart and soul.
had the satisfaction of knowing. as |
stood by one of the long windows at the
close OF the last day, watching the schol-
ars file out, that the whole village was
alive with the rumor that my beautiful
pupil and myself were engaged.
Charlotte Arden fingered behind the
others as if wishing to speak to me. The
coquette had her last snare set, thought
bitterly.
"I-I stopped to bid you good-by,"
she said, falteringly, as ] approached
her. How the proud face was humbled
by its blushing. "And to-to give you
this"
| She held out white rosa withered
white rose. 1t was one | had begged
from her hair, the night before at a par
ty, and she had refused it.
Thank you. 1t will he cherished
souvenir"
| spoke derisively, for all the bad
blood in my heart was aroused by her
crowning artifce. The words were scorn'
full, but they were true, in spite Of me.
She looked up with shocked expression
and made hafangry motion to snatch
the flower from my hand.
1--WE have had very pleasant firta
tion--have we not, Miss Ardent"
Her face grew deadly white, then fiery
red.
Filtration !" she faltered.
"Yes. This will remind me Of it wheI
| am far away
saw the mighty pride that struggled
in her face.
81 don't quite understand you, sir,
she said, with dignity.
/" | refer you for an explanation of my
words to the conversation you held with
Miss Dane about the first day of the term.
She looked puzzled.
81 did not have any," she replied afteI
a moments hesitation.
about flirting suggested, to prompt
her memory. "You were to win mt
away from Sue Liscomb, | think"
She leaned her head on her hand mo
ment, wondering and confused; then sh,
lifted it and broke into merry laugh.
"What an absurd mistake And yor
overheard us, and have been laborint
under that impression for these months
o! Mr.. Eldridge, how could your"
And as though some sudden recollec
ton well-nigh maddened her, she hid hel
face in her hands and broke into chok
ing tempest of tears.
"What is it, Charlotte | inquired
soitening in an instant, and feeling tha
! had been acting like miserable fool
ave were not talking Of you at all
sir" and the hot, binding tears foweC
afresh.
"Not talking of me! 1t was all my
own insufierablc conccit, then Wha
am
"Idiot," | said aloud, and monkey
under my breath.
She drew up her head a moment later
and would have left mc-but--
rshaw! The scene won't bear re
hearsing. Charlotte Arden is my viii;
new
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

CoSsuu urIIvE rs, TAKE NoroE.-Every moment
Of delay makes your case more hopeless, and much
depends on the judicious choice Of remedy. Tbs
amount Of testimony in favor Of DR. schenok's Pull
mooio Syrup, as cure for Consumption, far excced'
all that can be brought to support the rretensions Of
anv other medicine. See DR.. Schenck's Almanac
containing the certificates Of many persons OF tn,
highest r,-peciabili,y, who have been restored to
health after being pronounced ineurable by physi.
clans Of acknowledged ability. schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup alone has cured many. these evidences will
show; but the cure is often promoted by the en-
ploymcn, Of two other remedies which DR. schcnck
provides for the purpose. These additional remede.
are schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills.
by tho timely use Of these medicines, according to
directions, Dr. schenck cerihes that most any case
Of consumption may he cured.
DIR. schcnck is professionally at his principal Of
hce corner sixth and Arch sts Phila lelphia every
Monday, where all letters for advice must be adj
dressed
E. HART 4 CO.. Nos. "a. rs and "a Tchoupisou.
lss ST., Nev oxlssna, Wholesale Aecnts.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

The officers also, during the same
period, ordered out of harness and sent
home to their stables, or TO the yeter-
mary surgeons, l,272 horses and mules.
The agents were called upon to destroy
l,l64 horses and mules. The officers in
vestigated over 200 complaints, and the
evils complained of were remedied with
out arrests being made. Twenty-four
contemplated dog and cock fights were
broken up and number of birds and
bulldogs seized The work above men
toned only includes the city and coun-
ty, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the
suburbs of New York. Many agents in
different parts of the state have not yet
sent in their returns.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

How TO CRYsTALLIzE GRAss.-Crys-
tallized grasses form pretty ornaments
for parlors in country houses, yet few
know how to prepare them. This is the
way: Put into an earthen vessel or por.
celain kettle one pound of alum in small
Jumps; pour nearly gallon of water
upon il and let II boil Tieup the grasses
in small punches; pour the alum water
into an earthen jar, place stick acros,
it, from which suspend the grasses into
the liquid. Set the jar in a cool place,
let il remain undisturbed for twenty -four
hours. Remove the grasses carefully and
let them dry thoroughly before putting
them in vases.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

CnAPPED hands, face, pimples, ring
worm, altrheum, and othe cutaneous afiec
tions cured and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap. BE care.
full TO get only that made by Caswell, Hazard
K Co., New York, as there are many imita-
tons made with common tar, all of which are
worthless
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05
.rNrLE sAx-s A nuxDRED.-

oh, We Powers what q roar,
such was never heard before
laundering from shore 10 shorc.
"uncle Sans hundred"
Cannon boom and trumpets bray,
riddles sqaeak and fountains play
It's his great Centennial day
"UncIe Sans hundredF
stalwart men and puny boys
Maids and matrons swell the noise,
Ev'ry baby lif's is voice :.
Nervous folks, Who dote on quiet,
Though they're half distracted by II,
Can't help mi King In the riot
"uncle Sans hundred"
Brutes that walk, and birds that hy,
On the earth or In the sky,
Join the universal cry,
Uncle SANS hundrcdl"
Well. suppose he is-what them
Don't let US act like crazy men.
Must We take 10 fooling when
"uncle Sans hundred 2"
There he stands--our modern Saul
Head and shoulders above all;
Yet, Pride goes before fall 1"
Fen though ones hundred.
"what's hundred In our day"
Forsign Uncle sams will say;
"Let US yit and watch the play
He 10 but hundred.
"Granted he's shapely youth
Fair and ruddy-yet, forsooth
He's too young-and that's the truth
Only just hundred.
when he's twice as old. psrdie,
Twill be easier 10 foreses
What will he his destiny.
Now he's but hundred.
when he played his boyish prsnks,
Should he seek 10 Join our ranks
Well reflect. But noN--no, thanks,
Why, he's but hundred !"
Yes, our uncle's years are few
He Is young--the charge Is true;
Let us keep that fact In view,
3 Though he counts hundred.
Don't let's tempt him to ignore
Warnings that have gone before;
Perils both by Sea and shore,
Now that he's hundred.
Lei us strive, with earnest heart,
Each ef US 10 do his rart,
50 that he may 'scape the smart.
Seeing he's hundred
And with solemn, graceful thought,
" the deeds that he has wrought.
Guided, cherished favored, tsughi
I'LL he's reached hundred.
Let us, "a we vaunt his worth,
Mingle soberness with mirth
While vs shout 10 oil the earth.
uncle ham's hundred"
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

THE Baltimore dealers in terrapins
keep them in nearly air-tight chests,
packed layer upon layer, and deprive
them of food. They grow fat under this
treatment, although the fatncss doubtless
il the result Of disease. They must each
MEASURE seven inches across the under
shell before they are considered fit for the
table, and are then eeid at e2& doscn.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05
Work OF Mr.. Bergh's Society.

During 1875 the American Society for
the prevention of cruelty to animals
prosecuted $40 cases of cruelty, divided
as follows:
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

AnIIINI HABIT CURED AT HOME. No
nVlIH publicity. Time short. Terms mod
UHvI crate. 600 testimonials. 5th year
W "A OF unparalleled success. pc-crihe
case. AddresspR. y. 4. MARSH. Quincy. Mich.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05
COTTON! COTTON!

VlNhE earlieet and most Prollnr Cesfon in the
u world, Mskes from tive TO three bales rer aere.
-Four weeks earlier than any other cotton send for
circulars. Address, ~. .. necAWLBY.
Wtnooa Mis-.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

ACcMTC We have the best and fas,cst-sell-
pUCN D ing books finest and most fully
{ inWstrnted rs lBIEss published. Send for cir.
Culars and extra terms 20
ANCHOR PUBLISHING COMPANY,
$40 Pine Street. ~. Louis, Mo.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

nooooo ooooo0o0uuoocononoonn" oooooooooooooo
oouooooooo Oooooo0oo uooooouooo
oooouoouuoooOooo oooOoOoO OOoooOooooop
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05
TT HAS No Equal.

n, nm active CATHARTIC,T TONIC aud hLILn
.TtyF mo-, nnplae.ant 10 the taste, ana cav. W.
LAssiTt pEor lib LEfft'iS a'''f II NV
The Osceola times., 1876-02-05

From the Atlantic to the Pa
cihc the reputation of the II kSyaVsSN1
CABLE SCREW
Boots and Shoes Is spreading sXSYSSS11l
They never rip, leak, or fall toM1y2TsH1
pieces. Look out for the Patent W. I>y.ASs.1
stamp; all others are limitations.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-07-13
VOLUME AZ.

picking, especially very early in the sea-
son, when the insects first appear, and be-
fore they have had time to lay their eggs.
is highly advantageous, and that the use
of Paris green is recommended by the
best authorities; but that, when using
this dangerous poison, the greatest care
should be taken when dusting the plants
that none of it is carried by the wind on
the person OF the operator, or on any
neighbor's fruit, vegetables, OF forage
crops, and that it should be mixed with
at least ten to twelve parts of flour, plas-
ter, or some other material. and that an
overdose is apt to kill the plants, besides
leaving Il residuum in the soil which may
prove injurious to the crops. We have
seen it stated that a tablespoonful of Paris
green can be dissolved in paillul of wa
ter and sprinkled over the plants, and
that it is strong enough in this solution
to be effective. Ploughman.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-07-13
In the Night Watches

Dear night. this worlds defeat;
The stop to busy fools cares check and curb
The day of spirits my souls calm retreat
Which none disturb.
Christ's progress and his prayertimc.
The hours to which high heaven doth chime.
Gods silent, searching fight
When my Lords head is filled with dew, and al
His locks are wet with the clear drops of night;
His still, soft call
His knocking time; the souls dumb watch,
When spirits their fair kindred catch.
There isn God, some say,
A deep, but dazzling darkness; as men here
Say it is late and dusky, because they
See not all clear. :
oh, for that night! when in him
Might live invisible and dim.
Henry Vaughan.