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The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
From All Sources.

Paris street costumes are said to be
neat and plain, the women there hav-
ing such notions of dress rs the Amer
ican feminine swell.
"Awnshent pawtnah,' is the way
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe says old
partner. This is what is known as
Bousthlng culture.
"Man is part dust and part deity
we wrote. trying to quote from Byron.
And the intelligent compositor got it,
Man is part dust and part dirty.
Graphic.
The Chinese OF California use
watermelon seeds for food, and ship
ments Of thousands of pounds Of these
novel provisions are made from one
town to another.
A gas well, about two miles from
Bradford, is to be utilized A pipe is
to be laid to Bradford, Pa, and the
gas will be used to light up the town at
night.
The petrifed carcass of large rat
tlesnake was found imbedded in solid
rock by miners blasting at Paskenta,
CAL, recently. Even its rattles are
preserved.
The production Of quicksilver in
California has increased so rapidly
during the past tive years that it has
attracted the attention of a interested
in the article throughout the world.
The receipts for the year have been
63,92s, and the exports 4s,0lO TASKS.
In addition to the receipts there, prob
ably about 5000 TASKS were shipped
direct from the mines to Nevada, thus
bringing up the production to over
10000 TASKS, a gain in round numbers
of from 10000 to $4,000 TASKS over
1875. The exp ,rts in 1875 were "a,
S44 TASKS, or 1856 less than in 1876.
Ex.Postmaster General Jewell, who
made his fortune in the leather trade,
discovered, while he was minister to
Russia, the manner by which the pc.
culiar scent is impaired to Russian
leather, the process not being regarded
as u secret of the trade in that coun.
try. II is done by the use of birch
bark tar in dressing the skins instead
Of tallow or other grease. Mr.. Jewell
sent ten barrels of tito various leading
leather manufacturers in this country
with instructions. The result is tina,
"Rnssia leather goods are now made in
America, and doubtless will soon be
sold at nearly fifty per centum below
old prices, and may, perhaps, go out
of fashion.
! The inland ice in Greenland is now
encroachipg on the land, thoug h at one
time ii appears 10 have covered many
portions of the country at present bare
Tnis advance and retreat Of the inland
ice may be due to change of climate
to the rapid advance of the ice from
the interior. or to the rise and fall o.
the land. There are traditions that /
great Inlet once stretched across Green
land not far from Jakobshavn, as rep
resented on some of the old maps, bu
that it has also now got choked W
with consolidated bergs. In formel
times the natives used to speak o
pieces of timber drifting out of thi
inlet, and even tell of people coming
across; and stories yet linger anon.
them of the former occurrence of sucl
proofs of the openness of the inlet.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
AGAINST SPACE.
French Novelists' Devices for Beating
Their Publishers.

Their Publishers.
1t is said that dialogue of Dumas
the elder created a revolution in the
French mode of paying romance liter.
aturc. Dumas, who was reckoned by the
line, one day introduced, they say,
into his feuilleton this thrilling pas
sage:
My son!
My mother
Listen!
Speak
Seest thou
What?
This poniard!
II is stained
With blood!
Whose!
Thy fathers.
Anil!
After that Dumas was paid by the
letter To say sooth, the same incident
with different catastrophe, is related
OF Pouson Du 1crrail, who, one day,
in his Resurrection de Racombole,
filled about column with dialogues of
this character:
Whe!
].
You?
Yes.
He shuddered.
Accordingly, as the story goes, the
author being summoned before the edi.
tor OF the Petit Journal, was notified
that If this monosylable chat went on
he would be paid by the letter. "Very
well" replied the obliging novelist, 81
will change my style, and the next day,
NJ. Milluard was astonished to find the
feuilleton introducing pair of STAN
merers talking in this agreeable fash
ion:
Wou-wou.would you de-de-de.de.
ceive me. you wr-wr-wretch ?" said the
old consair in a tone Of thund r.
81 ne-ne-ne-never de.de-de-deceived
anybody" exclaimed Baccarat, imi
tating the Others defect in pronuncia
ton.
Observation-Disclosures is Bo-rorocam
ba.bole ~
"You ne-ne-never will kn-know."
"He will make all his character,
stutter soon," said Millaud. We had
better pay him by the line.'--W -W'
Galdrv.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

is a sadness even in that change which
is increase and progression, for the
glory of MONDAY has destroyed the
sweet delicacy Of the dewy Aurora,
and the wealth of summer has oblit.
Grated the freshness of the spring.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

Is THERE ONE reader of this paper slf-
fering from rheumatism? II so, write to
IIeIphenstine 4 Bently, Druggists, Washing
ton, ID c., for circular of Durang's Rheu-
matte Remedy. This medicine is taken in.
ternally, and will positively cure any case Of
rheumatism on the face of the green earth.
Price, one dollar bottle.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
An Extended ROnulRrilY.

Each year finds "BRowS's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs" in new localities in various parts
of the world. For relieving coughs, Colds
and Throat Diseases, the Troches have been
proped reliable. Obtain only "BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs," and do not take any
of the worthless limitations that may be Of.
fered Sold ereryrhere.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
Children Never Live Long.

When they are not carried away in
little coffins and laid forever in the
silent grave. they become transformed
so rapidly that we lose them in an
other way. The athletic young soldier
or coliegisn, the graceful heroine OF
the ball room, may make proud the
parental heart, but can they quite con-
sole it for the eternal loss Of the little
beings who plagued and enlivened the
early years Of marriage! A father
may sometimes feel a legitimate and
reasonable melancholy n>he contem'
plates the most promising Of iit2e
daughters, full of vivacity and bG
How long will the dear child
10 him! She will be alterS
months; in six years she y
cecded BY a totally differ
- creature new in,
and. boaeI shinkir
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
.s OIn RELIABLE. {.

There are many reputed remedies for that
very prevalent disease, Chronic Nasal Ca.
tarrh, but none which have given general
satisfaction and become acknowledged stand
ard preparations, except DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. II continues to enjoy an unpre.
cedented popularity. This reputation has
been earned through the permanent cures
which il has wrought, having proved itself a
specific in the worst forms OF the disease.
Pierce's Pocket Memorandum Books are
given away at drug stores.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

The Pennsylvania institution for the
deaf aud dumb, containing three hun
dred and sixteen pupils, was main
tainec during the year at an average
cost of 1910.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

THERE are probably hundred or more
persons in this and neighboring towns, who
daily suffer from the distressing effects OF
kidney troubles who do not know that John
sons Anodyne Liniment is almost a certain
cure. In severe cases, great relief may be
obtained, If not perfect cure.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
Condition Of Business Before Congress

The status of the appropriation bills
is as follows; The pension, consular
and diplomatic, and .pcs;.afiice bills
have passed; the fortifcalion and mill.
tary academy bills have been returned
from tine senate with amendments; the
Indian bill has passed the house
nd went to the senate; the
pslssve, executive and }pdicial "a be
,'s.l house; e. and .l will .aad.s s.a.n
regular y
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
philadelphia
Weekly Times.
THE LARGEST AND sPRIGHTLIEST
weekly I'm the Eastern cities.
finy-hiN Columns filled with the
CHOICEST READING.

ruE fn,lAprLPrIa wrrklY TINS, an immense
qusrto sheet Uf hfty six columns, will lie ,ssued
saturday. March J, lS17 and every Saturday there
after. containing a most complete digest of tlse
current ne We Ofthe week-pOittirnl.sO .. social.
literary. financial. com m eretai and gem
rrs1; fearless editorials on the publir is-
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the sountry sbe golden xienn nnings fr0lss the
loading pubitc IOut mails Of all par ties: and
the iatsst ncwsby telegraph Il ON all a quarters
OF the globe, down to the hour Of printing.
special feature Of THE WfEKLY TINES will be
original cont ributiOns from he most EN- nent
statesmen, soldierg and scholars of the country /,
among which viii be = series OF articles running
through the hrst ar, in every number, wing
ehaptr rs Ofthe unw rit.eu history Of our
civil war. rom leading actor, both sides, in
ths thrilling civil and military struggles Of that
sanguinary rtrtfe. Ii vi be in ever re- pect as
complete newspaper for h- fs 0sily, the bus
mess and professional reader and for all classes no
desire n thorough, sparkling independent journal
as can he published anywhere on the continent.
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ing u club Of ten.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

WE notice that the Agricultural papers
all over the country recommend the use OF
Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders
Exchange.
Farmers and others in this section have
long known and appreciated the advantage
of these powders over all others.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

VEGETABLE Pulmonary Balsam. the great
New England cure for coughs, colds and con-
sumption. Cutler, Bros. 4 Co., Boston, only
genuine.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10
CHEAP LIFE INsURANCE

Twenty-Five cents will buy box Of Dr. TuTT's
Pills and they will restore the functions of the liver
stomach and bowels the sources from which nearly
every disease originates. II these organs act well a
long and healthy lie is assured.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

! ! ! ! 1, !, ] q j! !! ] |;
IT y \ERrUL to realize the new
erin II. McLean's Cough and
Qbules As the Globule
nth the Juices in the
fs, which soothss and
Throat or Lungs,
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

MEXICAN, Florida and u nck-U VIZ War
Soldicrs Widows writeCol L. Bin ham Co., ,Atty's
for Claims. Patents. Land Titles, ,Washingtor, d. C.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

sent by mail. Agents are coming money. Mails are
bringing us dozens of testimonials daily, convincing
us Of It's great value aud entire satisfaction to all.
II u. ROSE, ssyhrook, Conn.
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

WuB0RB C0MPOUND OF
PURE COD LIVER
OIL AND LIME. 4

WiibOs = Cod Liver a n and lime.-Persons
who have been taking Cod Liver oil will be pleased
to learn that DR.. Wilbor Ia. succeeded, from direc
ions OF several prof ssional gentlemen, in oombin
pleasant to the taste and its effects in lung com.
plants are truly wonderful. Nery many persons
whose cases were pronounced hopeless and who had
taken the clear oil for long time without marked
effect have been entirely cured by using this prepar
alton BE sure and get the geHmhe. Mahufictired
only by a. II. WlLB0R. Chemist, Boston. Sold by
all druggists -
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

rine (e. 9. certain whales), are known
to be Of exceedingly rare occurrence.
Our knowledge of marine reptilla is
confesedly very small and, best OF
all, there Is no counter objection or
feasible argument which the naturalist
can offer by way of denying the above
proposition. He would be forced to
admit the existence of purely marine
genera Of snakes which possess com,
pressed tails, adapted for swimming,
and other points of organization ad
mittedly suited to a purely aquatic
existence.
at, therefore, we admit the posi-,
bility-nay, the reasonable probabilit,
that gigantic members of tn 5,
mater snakes may occasionally be de
veloped, we should state n powerful
case for the assumed and probable
existence Of natural sea serpent.
We confess We do not well see how
such chain of probabilities can bt
readily set aside, supported, as they
sr, in the possibility of their occur
. erce BY geological science. and in the
nctual details OF the case by evidence
trustworthy in many cases as that
Ted in our courts of law. When
6 - nember how few tisb or other
= anis of the sea sre ever seen
& II with the countless millions
81, that not one specimen OF
fs will be seen for many
luccession, and that some
only known 10 exist, because
specimen or even q single
has been obtained, we may
eve that in the - as in
pa eafth, there al more
se kEown in our philos-
The Osceola times., 1877-02-10

U,rcu's Universal Cough Syrup has become one OF
the leading cough remedies In our trade. We have
known cases where il has given relief whereeur best
medicines have fail d. We warrant u IN eNetS cas-,
and are satisfied that II is OF the lest medicines
of its kind. sHAkoN, SWIFT W. -
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
THE PRESENTED JUDGES

BALTIMORE, Nd, July 9, 1877.
- 1t will be remembered that on Saturday last the
Grand Jury OF the Baltimore County Circuit Court
presented two Of the judges-nsmey, Richard Grsson
and George Yellott-for maleasance In Office and OBJ
strucng Investigations then bong made by tho Grand
Jury by refusing TO extend the term OF Court To day
another step was taken this unfortunate matter,
State being issued tor tho arrest OF General
John ). Berry, foreman Of the late Grand Jury, on
the oath oi Jucye Yeiiott, charging General Berry
with perjury In making aise prosonimeuts against
himself and Judge Grason. General Berry gave
bail tor his appearance to answer the charge
at the september term OF the Court This difficulty
between the Grand Jury and the Judges OF the Balt
more County Court is q subject Of comment and dis
cusson througkous the State and Is every most
deeply regretted as q mos, unfortunate affair.
SCANDAL.
The hasis at the scandal Is the allegation that
In the ofnce Of tho Clerk Of the
County Court there have been serious lnisappro-
praons of money that within the custody Of the
clerk Of payments arising from the transfer
of and from adjoining judcial circuits. Al.
though there not moro than $l2 900 involved the
charge OF corruption against the Judges, and the high
standing Of General Berry and other members Of the
Grand Jury rendcr the controversy source Of great
local
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OrpfcE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WASHINGTON. July I'll A. ii. }


OrpcE THE CHIEF SIGNAL UfrfcER,
WAsHISGToX, July I'll A. 81.
Indications.
For New England, rising barometer, northcriy
Winds rain and nearly stationary temperature,
followed by falling barometer, southery winds aud
clear or partly CLOUDY weather
For the lower lake region and the Middle Atlantic
States stationary rising followed by failing baroe-
ter northory winds vecrns souhcry stationary or
higher temperature, clear or partly cloudy weather
For tho South Atlantic and East Gulf States station
airy or higher pressure and temperature, variable
Winds partly cloudy weather and occasional showers
For the West Gulf States, stationary or higher tom.
peraiure and pressure, southery winds and clear
partly cloudy weather.
For Tennessee aud the ohio Valley rising followed
by falling barometer, winds mostly fom the south,
warmer parity cloudy weather and occasiona al showers
For the Lower Missouri aud Upper Mississippi valleys
and the upper Lake region stationary or lower pros
sure, stationary higher temperature. southerly
WINDS Increasing cIoudincss and occasional showers.
The Lower Missouri and Lower Mississippi rivers
will slowly fall.
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
THE ST. LAWRENCE COLLISION.

MONTREAL, July o, 1877.
The cargo Of the steamer Eiphinstone. which col
ded with tho steamer Redowatcr Tuesday, consists
OF o. 600 bushels OF maize, and insured Tor $I 900
in tho following companies :--Boston Marine Under
writcrs Association. SO 900; British and Foreign Ma.
rirc Insurance Company. OF Liverpool. 5000; Mcr.
camille Mutual Company, OF New York, s2I. jJ1
steam pipes are at work aud the klphls ore
Will probably float Ia lew days. The cargo oi the
Redcwater Is beng transhpped INTO barpcs and viii Dc
sold for the bencnt OF the under steam punps
have been WORKING board since last nght aud u ~
expected she Will be hoatcd 10 The loss on
her cargo VIII probably not exccei thirty Ave por
The cargo IN tho alter part vi the vessel Is intact
wafer being IN tho bow compartment only.
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
AN EDITOR FLoGGED.
ExcrTEMENr IN CONSEQUENCE OF PERSONAL
PARAGRAPH IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER.
by TRLE0RAPH TO THE HERAID1

EXCITEMENT IN CONSEQUENCE OF A PERSONAL
PARAGRAPH IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER.
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERAID.l
DASvILLE, Va, July 6. 1871
The citizens here, and especially the members OF
the tobacco trade and the newspaper mon thrown
into state Of great excitement by an attack with
cownide made upon Mr. DanierDcckhart editor OF the
Border Express, By Mr.. A. p. Whitfield, q prominent
tobacconist
The cause OF the AFFAIR the publication In the
Express OF local article which stated that several
weeks ago negro named John Robinson called upon
Mr. n c Whitfield, q younger brother Of tho Whit
nold above mentioned, and requested him TO write
letter TO Cecilia Robinson a Highpoint. n c., encos
ing S. This the younger Whitfield consented 70 do.
and after sealing the letter gave it Robinson to
mail. An hour later Whitfield called at the Post
ONCE. stating that the lettor business OF
1rm, and tnas he wished 10 make alteration In IT,
Tho letter was handed TO him by the postmaster but
was never returned 10 the Office Last week the negro
Robinson complained that the money had never beer
recoivcd and further stated that he wished 10 send
81 mere. The postmaster at once suspected young
Whitfield, and advised Robinson 10 get Whitfield 70
taking the precauton TO mark both the notes SO thai
thcy could be identified. The trap acted like
charm whltaeld wrote the letter. inclosed
tho marked money and called at the Post Office
after the letter had been mucd making the same rep
RESERVATIONS as on the previous occasion The last let
deposited In the Post Once subsequently, but
on beng opened 40 found 10 confirm no money. The
Postmaster had young Whitfield arrested and waving
40 examination he was baed by United States Com.
missloper TO appear He Was subsequently rearrested
and the marked money found on his person. Bail TO
double the amount beng now demanded given Tor
his appearance but NJ the hour appointed Tor tho
vestlgaton young Whitfield was not forthcoming. Ho
has fed.
A BROTHERS.
The publication of This article IN the Express this
morning the Of the attack. Tho elder
Whitfield armed himself this morning, and meeting
MT Deckhart the street, made q desperate assault
upon him and severely horsewhipped him. Every
enort has beon made suppress the details, IL is
anticipated the affair is not ended and the friends of
both parties continue a Of Intense excitement
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
GRASSHOPPERS.

APPEARANCE OF THE PLAGUE IN NIcHroAN--
THEIR DEPRLDATIoNs
BIZ TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
DETROIT, July o, 1877.
Swarms Of gras'hoppers have recently made iher
appearance In portions OF Oakland and Iona counties
this State and ravaeinc a Of growing crops
10 the despair OF the farmers. About four thousa
Of growing gram have had havoc played with II
by the grasshoppcrs Entonoogsts say these sects
the red legged locusts not the Kansas grasshop
psra Nevertheless they arc very destructive though
incapable OF long flights and farmers the all lcted
localities are eating down their crops order
them.
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Dewitt; G. Litt!ejohn, OF Oswego, n. Y, - At the
Metropolitan; Judge Charles Mason, OF Utica, aud
General Daniel Tyler, OF Alabama, are at the Fifth
Avenue Paymas,sr Ambrose ). Clark, United States
Navy. rs al the Holman. Marshal Field, OF Chicago,
and General s f. Marvin, OF Albany, are At the Bre
WORT. T. de Sousa, Brazilian Consul At Baltimore.
and exNayor E. Anderson, OF Savannah, are at tho
New York. Christopher Townsend, OF Newport, and
]. Baxter Uphain. of Boston, are ~ the Everett
Colonel John v. Du Bois, United States Army, 10 81
the sturtevanL Judge 7. c. Thsaksr of washtngton,
Ia at the ST. Nicholas. = t.ts
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
SUMMER STORMS.

MoNsTRoUs HAIL-wIND AND RAIN IN THE
wEsr-DAsrAaE IN PENNSYLVANIA.
WATEaTowN, n. r., July o. 1871
The recent hailstorm few miles south Of this city
did great damage. 1t followed a tract mile wide
through the town Of Rodman, stripping the leaves
from the trees and cutting of barley, wheat
aud other grains entirely. Cattle exposed 70 the
storm were af.orward found bleeding. The damage IN
this town alone will exceed S20,O COO Halstones nine
inches IN circumference found aud many
rnained on ground until tho day. lh Rutland
the village church badly damaged and the windows
on the south side OF all buildings broken out.
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
SWINDLER WANTED.

TORONTO, July 9, 1877.
young man giving the name OF kottschoIskL and
representing himself us = traveller Of tho firm OF
Kottschoiski 4 Co., Of New York, IS wanted here on
a charge OF obtaining money on bogus checks drawn
ON the Gcrmania Bank of New YORK. He was sue
cessiuI IN operations 10 tins city aud Kingston and Il
Is supposed he has proceeded TO Montreal and
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
HARTFoRD's NEW COLLECTOR.

THE AFFAIRs OF THE OFFICE TO BE FULLY IN.
vESTIGATED
HARTFORD, Conn, July O. 1877.
At special meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen held
tonight, John N. Ney was appointed to oil the post
tion OF City Collector made vacant by Traneys resig
nation. The name OF Cady, the newly appointed Town
Collector was mentioned and thus the city
taxes will be run by separate officials Mr. Ney is the
gentleman TO whose energy and persistent labor the
city Is indebted for tho Of Erancys fraud
The friends Of tho fallen Collector have
suggested very plainly that Ney made
his Investigations under the Stimulus Of
selfish motives On this account Mr.. Ney nj
first absolutely declined to accept tho Office, but finally
yielded, the distinct understanding that his
shall be appointed as soon the affairs o the
ohice are straightened out The choice made gives
thorough satisfaction the better class Of the
payers here
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
TITANS AND MEN

TlTANS AND MEN.
blessed the meek ex.lsims yhe voice Of nspira,
tlon but he esk wish the consciousness
dreaded monster Is consuming hs vltss. We
o. Titans ronehens might stand chained to the
totnrng with vlture pspetuaiy gnawing his ivsr
aud his face expression of heroic aud
mse endurance But Prometheus has Left descendants
With vultures dsease) consuming his liver the modsrn
man makes ms ~ snd around him nise able
fretiul. soonv hypochondriaca he sees the world
lie all the wrong sje--the dark side-and whoever
dsres TO assert that there is side he regards as
At best OF his ginary Unlike
III mythical Titan the victim OF disease l. succoresA
There to rescnes balm to cleanse and heal As
remedies tor this depressing OF all
Uomplantn-none are more efficient popular than DR..
PfERcE's GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY and PLEASANT
PuEcArvk PELLETS The Pellets edectuHily the
eete and poisonous matter, while the Medical Discovery
mparts strength ana health TO the entire They
are sold by druggists
VAN BUsKiRK'S N\IGORANT Is THE BES7
heal ana strength giving toni; la the woria 80
Sold by druggists and No. IL scsey St
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
THE CLINTON SAVINGS BANK.

(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.1
ALBANY, n. Y, July o, 1871
Bank Superintendent.ills has placed the Of the
Clinton Savings Bank in the hands OF The Attorney
General that being the usual process where bank
closes Application will DO made before court for
receiver. .' ~ f-
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY

The following record viii show tho changes in tho
temperature for the past twenty hours In CON-
parson with the nding date last year.
Gated by the thermometer at Hudnu,'s pharmacy
HERALD Building:--
The New York herald., 1877-07-07
CANADIAN ORANGEMEN.

MONTREAL July 9, 1s7I
A large number OF Orangemen expected fron
Ottawa and several Western towns TO take par, In the
procession ALI military bands OF this city have been
notified that II engaged they must appear withoak
N