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The Osceola times., 1878-06-15
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A whip poor-win sat by the .dgeof the wood,
Perchei on n log In his wonted mood,
And ever he Chsntei his plaintive strain
whp-peor-wiil lover and over ain.
Under the log was = cricket's nest,
Who chirrupsd away at his very best
In pool hard hy, where the pont-ltlies Haunt,
A bloated bul-irCg had mis- haunt.
just ar The shadows Of evening fell,
And the D. 10 he leaves haie soft farewell,
Chornsed In song with the whip-poor- will
Were cultural buil-irog and cricketshriil'
Fool fool Z" growlei the old bull-frog,
sitting there on your hollow log,
Making night hideous with your cry,
While charm all the passers hy"
"Cheer up, chocrup," sang the cricket small,
"You break my heart with your strange sd call
shrink mvself from the slightest touch,
And why should you want whipping so much ~
whip-poor-will " cried the lonely bird,
But few AZ ths leaves by the air were stirred;
And soon he repeated his mourniul lay,
soitened by distance far away.
Sometimes, In moois vhsn the crickets cheer
Aud the bull-frogs mutter OFF nd my ear,
Far 10 tre depths q the forest still
1, too, would fy, like the whip poor-will
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Parasitic p ungi.

Fungi, saysthe learned DIR. J. Lippin>
colt, are an extensive family of cryptog.
amous plants, generally known as mush-
rooms, toad-stools, rust, smut, mould,
mildew, etc. They are generally para.
site, deriving their nourishment in
whole or part from the substances they
infest. They are found wherever there
is decaying vegetation on which to feed,
and sometimes prey upon living tissues.
Nothing of vegetable origin is free from
their rsvsges, when exposed toin6uepces
favorable to their growth. They are
found also on animal deiections, whose
death they cause; on the human skin,
and even on stones, on iron, but a few
hours removed from the forge, and on
acid chemical solutions. Some cutan-
eous diseases are the result of these vege.
table parasites. Oldham aIbicdns forms
disease called aptha on the mucous
membrane of the tongues OF infants,
penetrating so deeply as to be irremovs-
BILE by art. II is found also in the nose,
the windpipe, stomach and intestines.
Fungi are attendants Of diphtheris, and
are present in cholera morbus, as we'll ss
in yellow fever. Other parasites, not
much dissimilar, abound in the scalp,
causing disease Others on the teeth,
some on the respiratory organs of
birds, in their brains and eggs, and they
have even been observed IN the midst of
the human eye
Fish are often covered with them, and
the silk worm is often destroyed by them.
The potato rot is occasioned by one and
perhaps two forms of these parasites.
DR.. Lsoocs regards diphtheris as due to
the Oidiam albicdns, whose sporules have
been found in the mucous of the meuth,
fauces, etc. Vitrary and Desmartis,
eminent French physicians, are of the
opinion that there is no difference between
the OLDHAM ain5iodHs and OLDHAM Taokerii
the former causing diphtheria, the
latter the European vine mildew. Pro-
fessor J. Salisbury has shown conclu.
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withdrawn in an upright position ;
when, if the sample be pure, some of the
fluid will be found to adhere to IL, while
sucn is not the case if water has been
added to the milk even in the smallest
proportions.
A LITTLE green bug is destroying the
blue grass in Kentucky. Great fields
are said to be ravaged by it, the grass
looking as if it had suffered protracted
drouth.
RUsKIN, the famous art critic and
writer on general literature, says =" 10
watch corn grow and the bloom set, to
draw hard breath over the plowshare
and spade, to read, to think, to love, to
hope, to pray, these are the things to
make a man happy"
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sively that fever and sgue result from
fungi. He has not only detected, figured
and described, with minute accuracy,
the spores OF fungus which produce the
disease, but be propsgated and cultivated
the pants within doors to an extent
sufficient TO contaminate the atmosphere
of the room, and induce attacks of disease
among its inmates. He says: "These
microscopic ungoid growths are also the
predisposing cause of yariola, and of
smallpox, OF the cholera and the rinder-
pest, and the plague of olden time.
Their dwelling places are as universal as
their growth is simple; the air we breathe
contains them, and the winds watt their
seminal spores from the equator to the
poles.
They attack the housekeeper's bread
and cheese, her preserves, her ink and
her linen. Her yeast consist of living
organisms, and the various kinds OF fer
mentation, such as viGous, acetous, Tactic,
etc, are due to different generations of
the same species, all of which are fungi" !"
He then adds: These are not confined
to seeming dead forms of matter, but
they play havoc with our fruits, as the
peach, the pear and the plum, and attack
remorselessly the foreign gooseberry, and
both the foreign and native vine and
grape" Although much has been deter.
mined regarding fungi, it may be affirmed
that less is known of them than any other
organized structure; but enough is
known of them to show that they are
perfect plants, growing from and pro
ducing bodies analogous to seeds, that a
single plant produces millions of spores
or productive bodies, which are so small
that they Aoat upon the air, scarcely
affected by gravity; that they remain
for an indefinite period inert, and are
called into activity by atmospheric
changes favorable to their termination
so that their sudden appearance can be
readily explained to be due to natural
causes, obscure only because unknown.
The Osceola times., 1878-06-15
The Household.
THE PoETRY OF CORN BREAD,

THE POKTRY OF CORN BRKAD,
Two cups. Indian one cup wheat,
One cup sour milk one cup sweet
One good egg that you will beat.
Half a cup nolassss, too,
Half Gu % sugar add thereto;
With one spoon Of butter new,
salt and soda each spoon
Mix up suicsiy and bake II soon;
. hen you'll have corn bread complete,
Best OF all corn bread you taeet.
II will make your boys eyes shine,
IL he is like that boy OF miuB;
II YOU have dozen boys
To increase your household Joys,
Double, then, this rule ! should,
Ard you'll have two corn ca kss good.
When you've nothing nice for tea,
This the very thing will be.
AL the men that have seen
Say 1t is Of all cakes, queen
Good enough for any hing
That husband home can bring
Warming up the human stove,
Cheering up the heart you love;
And only 1yndall can explain
The links between corn bread and brain,
Geta hushaud shEt he likes
And save hundred household strikes,
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Agricultural Notes,

THE rice crop of this country is coming
to the fore again. South Carolina has
an estimated yield Of 1000 tierces this
year, and Georgia $4,000.
A GERMAN paper gives the following
as test for purity of milk. A we'll.
polished knitting needle is dipped into a
deep vessel Of milk, and Immediately
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WuHoFr's FEVER AND AGUE Tonic

CHILL CURE SAFE AND SURE!-Dr, viii
hofrs Tonic is curative and protective. lt
will cure Chills and protect from further at
tacks. its reputation IS establi- he'd. It's com
position is simple and scientific. ] contains
no poison. IL acts promptly and ITS effects
are permanent. 1t is cheap, because It saves
doctors bills. 1t is harmless speedy in action
and delightful in its effects. Try II aud
prove all that's said. Wheeiock, Finlay q
Co., Proprietors, New Orleans.
For sale by all Druggists.
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Imperial Endorsement.

Owing to the perfect purity of Dooley's
Yeast Powder, and its superior excellence
in every respect over all other preparations,
it has been adopted and used in the Royal
households of the following countries, viz
Germany, England, Spain, Russia, Denmark
Sweden, Italy and Brazil. Il was long age
adopted and is to-day used by Thousands OF
royal American households scattered all
over the western world, and the high es-
TEEN in which it is held in this country fully
iustiGes its introduction and use as above
stated
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Tn. Grenles, nl.coyery ot tne AZ.

10 DR.. Tobias celebrated Venetian Llnimentl !
30 years before the public, AMI warranted TO cure
DiarrheA, Dysentery, Cole, A1d spAsmsf taken in
ternally anl Group, Chronic Eheumatisw, Sore
Throats, Cuts, Bruises Old Sores and Pains In tho
Limbs, Back and Chest, externally, IL has n0yeI
failed. 40 family will ever be wtgou Il after once
givlnF it fair trial. Price 40 cts. Ds. IDblAS
VENETIAN HORSE LINlMENE In Pint Bottles,
at One Dollar, il warranted superior " any other
or NO PAY, for the cure of Collie, cuts, Bruises
Old sores etc. Sold by all Druggists. Dop0i-io
Park Place Esr lofF
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Mothers Mothers 4 Mothers : Don't iail to
procure Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup Tor all
diseases incident to the period OF teething in
children. 1t relieves the child from paln,cures
wind collie, c,regulates the bowels, and by giving
relief and health TO the child gives rest to the
moihe- II is an old and well-tried remedy.
The Osceola times., 1878-06-15

The country is indebted to Mr.
Wheeler for ohe thing. He mas taught
it what vice.president is for. The vice
president is intended to each the fish
that are necessary for the stimulation Of
presidential brain.
The Osceola times., 1878-06-15

OLD DR.. johnson was 3 benefac-
tor. Sevsnty.fve years ago he invented
what is now called Johuson's Anodyne Lin
iment, the wonderful success OF which IN
the cure of diseases Of the head, throat and
lungs is truly astonishing. No family should
be without il.
Thousands of dollars might be annually
saved TO farmers il they would give freely
Of Sheridans Cavalry Condition Powders to
their horses cattle, sheep, hogs and fowl.
They prevent disease aud promote the
growth. We said Sheridsn's. Those put up
in large packs are utterly worthless.
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A SPLENDID WATCH FOR SlO

For Ten Dollars will send on an excellent siam,
wlndiug,siem setting watch, In heavy sllVer.comno
sti0n cssoA bew style Nat double-thick crystal IN
Is something new, reliable n-s nttrnetixe !,
worth cs-; 10 introduce il We eifrr a iaa az syo
Nothing equal ot was ever seli Tor the none, so
isfaction guaranteed. Order nt purp sen, .ny
where on receipt OF price or by eNpr.ss with nrix
ege OF examination hefore paying Write for nart,r
uiars WooD aCo..f. o.Box No.zs9o, st. Louis, Mo.
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yTHEN WHITING To ADVERTISERS,
La thiz paper. - NJ. ~.
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1853 LIARS

As travelling agents are lying about our Eve-Ton
Wagon Scale on which we prepay the freight. sell
on trial for $50, and ask no money TN tested and
found satisfactory. For LIthoynph and Price List,
(freel address
JONES OF BINGHAMrON, EinghamtoB, N. Y.
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RevOIvers.

Attentions invited to our Eve shot 32-calibrc
long yhndet Rovolvers, Numbers and 2, which for
price, accuracy aud workmanship sta nd unrtyaled.
These Revolyers have been tried and struck small
target at @2 yards, and are warranted accurate at
that dis ance, For the purpose Of Introducing
goods i send one pistol 90 any address at wholesale
price, which ts five dollars t5l for No. and three
lars These pistols not a" cheap article but
are well made. avery piece mach hined to ~ receiver
Our work compares tsvOrabiy with the best ia
kct SAMPLES sent by mail on receipt N price or b.
express. D. a.. ~ desired, with privilege Of ex
sminlng before taking from the ONCE. These sistos
arc al nickeled. Address all orders to MOHAWK
MFG. CO., Mohawk, NJ
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No Explosions for Is Years,

. ines. Haw Ltus ttioNer. aud Exhaust Pans
The oniy Il st.Cla-s eNhausters for the removal ut
Hhayinga, dust and for ventilation made 100 1eE.
timonisls. Medal aud diploma awarded At Crnteu-
uiAl send for iIlustrat ed circulars ENETER MA.
CHINE WORKS, no tlngress St, Boston. Mass,
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ATTENTION..

ATTENTION.
Societies, Lodges. organizations Of MHsons, udi
Fellows. and kuCampmrnt- Of o. q. ,. Emblem
pins la hLe gold plate either plain or hard enamel
~ the above societies sent for - per dozen sinR"
pius as sample ut one m different patterns sent
poet paid uu receipt OF 81. Address ENTERPRI~E
tAskkT CO., P1stonire Boz all2 New ork, CIV.
ing plain mailing directions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-16
The London Times Not so Belli,
cOse-But InTOkes a Good
Understanding.
WOrkmsn's ActiOn-Mass Meeting
to be Held. AftN
Grand Duke Nicholas Going TO Con-
stRntinople as q Guest.
FEELINC IN THE RUSSIAN ARMY

LONDON, February 16.-TAe Times
leader to day is very pacific. 1t says;
1T will be due to some g~ratuitous mis-
management if the relative position of
England and Russia near Constants.
nople leads to any serious misunder-
standing. Our government may be
trusted to act with combined moderation
and irmness. If the Russians are rea-
sonably prudent there is 10 reason why
tho powers should not enter peacefully
into a conference"
Mr.. Gladstone yesterday received a
deputation from the Workmen's neutral
ity committee aud consented to address
q public meeting of workmen Of London
on the Eastern question. The object of
the meeting is stated to be to hold the
government to the policy of neutrality,
and to secure the thorough indepen.
dence OF the powers which have been
freed from Turkish oppression, The
meeting will probably De held the 25lh
of February, in Agricultural Hall. Sir
Wilfred Lawson, John Bright, James
Stans6sld, Anthony ]. MundelIa, and
others, members of parliament, are ex-
pected to participate in the meeting. A
workmen's mass meeting, with the same
objects, ia also called for the oath inst.
in Hyde Park.
PERA, February Let is generally
expected that Grand Duke Nichola5 will
enter CoDstantinople with n portion Of
his army, but will come as the guest and
friend of the nation, with the consent Of
the sultan, the Russians considering that
this will give England no casus belli, es-
pecially as her ships are near the capital
against the express wish of the sultan
aud the porte.
In theRuisian army a renewal Of hostil
tiles is discussed as more probable than
peace, and every measure is being adopted
to consolidate the Russian advance. The
entrance of the British fleet into the
Dardanelles before the conclusion of the
armistice would have been answered, it
is uohesitatinaly said, by a Russian dec.
~laration of war, but whether such would
now be the case is doubtful. War with
England would be very popular with the
army, though the officers speak of it
very gravely aEd as a terrible struggle.
In this state of feeling if We have to be.
gin again, say the Russian officers, moth.
ing could save Constantinople from us,
and we would not leave one stone upon
nnoiher
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lmrosillon en saloons.

There is disposition among the sa-
loon'keepers to enter into some arrange
ment by which to aid the authorities in
bringing before the law the retail grocera
and others who, without tipping license,
sell liquor by the drink. While the gro.
Ger does not pay any special privilege
license for selling liquor, yet the saloons
are taxed quite heavily. Every saloon
has to pay a total annual license of 1926
for this privilege--Sl5O being for the
State, $40 for the county. 500 for the
city and $40 for the United States. The
saloons are determined to protect their
interests in this matter.
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THE WATER COMPANY.
Statement OF the suit Now Under
confederation by Judge Baxter of
the Unfted States Court.

Statement of the suit Now Under
confederation by Judge Baxter of
the Unfted States Court.
Judge Baxter of the United States
Court yesterday heard argument on the
demurrer filed in the case of the Memphis
Water Works Co. vs.. City of Memphis.
This case is n Of great Importance to
the city aud citizens of Memphis, as it
involves at least one huzdred thousand
dollars. The complicated lawsuits here
tofore originating and filed in the United
States Court were dismissed, and now
Judge Baxter has under advisement the
present case in which the city filed a
demurrer to the bill of compliments.
This bill was filed by the New York
and Ohio holders of the bonds
Of the Water Works Company. These
%boudholders have a mortgage on the
city's coSgact With the Water Works
Company. The co~mplaiuants in their bill
seek 10 nave thls contract declared void,
and a decree entered against the city Of
Memphis for the amount due under the
said contract. In case the contract be
held void the bill asks that said contract
then be cancelled, and the Water Works
Company be released from it. And the
bill further asks that in case the said
contract be held void thatthe court deter.
mine whether the city's subscription for
stock be held valid or void. If held void
the bill asks the city Of Memphis be re.
CURED to pay the amount of its subscrip.
ton, which is about 500, 900. This is
toe status Of the case which Judge Bax-
ter now has under consideration.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-16

NV YORE, February l6.-Cammeger
q Mason, shoe dealers in this city, have
failed. Liabilities, $500
Ooe of the causes o: the decline OF
eighteen points 10 the price Of cotton
yesterday below the closing prices Of the
day before was the selling GU, o: between
1900 and 5000 bales on account Of The
firm Of Leveish L Co., who suspended
yesterday. Their liabilities we're reported
between $4,000 and So, 900. The bust.
ness was dozs through brokers, who will
meet with the Losses II there sre any.
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Hey Vhrsaseains TO Rexign in Case

Hey threatening 20 ResIgn ia Case
af InteFfNFsnce In Louisiana.
Washington special Cincinnati Enquirer. 49,
II is learned al a late hour tonight thai
the discussion in the cabinet to-day over
The returning board trials, wsxed 80
warm that the President was obliged to
summgrily end the session TO prevent an
open rupture, Key, who has hitherto
been o very passive factor Ia the cabinet
discussions, took a very active part ia
to-day debate. He took very decided
ground in opposition 10 Sherman aud
McCrary. These two worthless we're eager
10 interfere At onco-favored putting
down what they were pleased to term
mob violence in New Orleans aud q res.
urrectioSqi the rebel spirit by the strong
arm " the military, il necessary. Key
opposed this doctrine vigorously. and
asserted that the affair Wae a State affair,
and that neither the President, the cabi.
net nor congress ought 10 interfere with
the law in LOuisiana. The discussion
was very heated, and may result 10 q
change IN the cabinet. Indeed, Key in.
timated that II the old policy 81 Federal
interference was 10 be revived, be could
not remain IN the cabinet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-16

Or England's 454. 900 man, who repre-
sent the paper strength OF the army,
lC5,OOO are regular troops. The rest are
militia. yeomaDry, efficient volunteers
and reserves. There are 1900 army
officers drawing regular pay, and doing
nothing, SC that q var with Russia would
enable them TO earn their bread and but.
ter. Last year it cost the government
$77. l06.6s0 10 keep the army and s5e,.
81 9l5 to keep up the navy, the navy Of
j79 vessels being by far the most i'm
portant branch Of the defensive service
The $50. 100000 jlst voted by the house
Of commons to protect British inter
ests' will be spent chiefly on the navy.
which will figure most co~nspicuouily in
the event Of war.
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A telegram from jack ,ongille, Fln.,
reports that Hon. John Borris'ey has
discharged one Of bic physicians, and Is
rapidly recovering.
1t is said that King Bumbert intends
10 pay his father0 debts out Of bic own
private means and 10 sell Castel Porzi.
ano, the vast hunting oslate gigen ny The
nation as a present 70 Victor Emmanacl.
A teacher 10 a Boston achool was 10,
lighted 70 see every chti'e hand 70 W In
answer to the question Of bow many had
ever hesrd Of Mr. Emerson but her soul
sunk within Lor When sbe discovered II
was Billy Emerson, ihe minstrel, whose
show bills lad pl foWdrd lho wslla Of lhe
Hub fer several drjs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-16

CINCINNATI, February l6. = Jacob
Kieuzle, formerly of the frm Of Diebold,
Morris & Co., safe manufacturers, of this
city, filed a petition of voluntary bank.
rup'cy yesterday. His accounts are all
old ones, principally notes signed by the
hrm. The unsecured claims against the
petitioner aggregate 10000; accommo.
dalton paper, s%l5O,ONO; discounted pa.
per, S65. 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-16

the little imperial aud his palace is a sin.
gulsr phenomenon. Be sure TO see it.
It's a great pity that all o. some OF
Henry Watterson's hundred thousand
citizens cannot come here and urge and
compel some Of our legislators to vote
straight.out for Southern improvements
and payment Of justice where justice is
due. and crowd them out Of their spssm
Of retrenchment, that only wreaks itself
on poor clerks instead Of commencing
at the pockets of spendthrift Legislators.
If anybody in the Union is q success
at begging the North to think kindly Of
the sinful, 5srbareus South, aud give the
latter a just word and loving look, it is
the noble, worldwide famed A. II. Ste.
phens. Yesterday the presentation of
Carpenters picture, First Reading of
the Emancipation Proclamation in the
House" was the occasion of one of Mr..
Stephens noblest and patristic utter.
ances. In truth, the immense crowds
present gave the homage due the artist to
this grand old patriot, whose power and
wonderful personal magnetism is still a
marvel. One may say Of bis eloquenes
and power and magical influence, that
be F" cannot waive his staff in air, but he
carves the bow Of beauty there" Through
him yesterday the South spoke through
o representative man.
1t is worth a trip to this Paris of
America just to go to Corcorau's art
gallery and study that sublime piece in
the sculpture gallery The Last Days
Of Napoleon |, by Velala Swiss artist
1t is a replica Of the statu mode IN 1866,
and bought by Louis Napoleon at the
Paris International Exhibition. The
character and sentiment Of the work is
inexpressibly realistic and powerful. Ma.
poleon is seated in a chair, supported by
a pillow; a blanket covers bis body and
legs, but his dressing gown partly open
shows his massive aud wasted chest. His
right hand rests languidly on an arm Of
the chair; his left, n~ervously clutehed,
rests on a map of Europe in 1914. The
massive, grand, mysterious head droops
forward, and there's an awful speeula-
ton in the glazed depths of the un.
fathomable eyes gazing earnestly from
beneath the classic brow. An indomit.
able spirit lives in the compressed lips
and thin n%ostrils, breathing the scorn Of
a conqueror. 1t is a sublime, pathetic
image of the fallen imTerial captive that
was never fairly conquered by but one
enemy-desth.
Iiyou who compose the glorious legion
of the press will only bring your jour.
%nalistic swords upon these solo2s in the
united states Congress- until you stick
them up to just legislation, aud make
them vote to pay to Ceiar the things that
are Caesars, l fer one will be able to 20
down to your dear old Memphis and out
general the MardtGras gang, AID give
them ar art gallery and a library, with a
statue Of Napoleon ct al which will
yield such a carnival of pleasure Of
brain, Of enduring good, hat the world
will see your city Ike a new risen queen,
sitting clothed in her right mind and in
the garments Of a brighter Immortality.
Memphis must have a library. There is
something else needed on its brain be
sides cotton. . L r. N.