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The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
TIE LITTLE Folks.
What Became Of solomon Teasinv the
Bear-The Three Kittens at Dinner.

AUNT EN-.
Uncle Reuben was a farmer, and he
had great many cattle, sheep, horses,
pigs, geese and turkeys, all Of which,
You know, are usually found on large
farm; and, besides these, he had one
animal not usually found on farm, and
that was tame bear. He hired large
boy 10 do the Chores" as the easy part
of farm work is called. and this boys
name was solomon Sturtevant.
Now, although the bear was ta We, ne
was kept chained, for there was no tell
ing what mischief even q tame bear
might take in his head to do. He might
take notion to find out how Q nice
tender pig would taste.
Solomon though. ii fne sport to tease
the bear, and there was one way of
doing 1t more amusing than any othe:,
and that was pelting him with green
chestnut burs.
Chestnut burs, you know, are covered
with sharp thorns, and yet the bear,
being very fond of cbestnuts, would try
in tbem-snarling and whining, and
making up very comical faces, because
the burs pricked his mouth.
Solomon would stand and watch him,
and think it fine fun. But he came
near dong 1t once too often, for one day,
when he had carried the bear q capful
of burs, intending to have good laugh
at HIM. the chain that held the bear was
not fastened as firmly as usual Aiter
trying two or three burs, the bca- made
spring toward Solomon, got loose from
his chain, and started after him IN
earnest.
Solomon was not long in deciding that
he had something to do that time besides
laughing, and started in hurry to get
out of the bears way. Now there was
ladder leaning against the side of the
barn close by, and Solomon thought
that if he went upon the barn.roof he
would be all right.
No such thing. The bear went right
up the ladder after HIM. Then Solomon
ran up the roof to the ridge; but the bear
followed. Solomon ran down the other
side Of the roof. and so did the bear.
Solomon jumped down TO the COW. house,
and still the bear followed him. Then
Solomon jumped on to shed that was
close by the cow-house, and the bear
jumped too.
solomon now began TO think that his
time had come. He gave one more
JUMP from the shed to the ground. THIS
was too much of a jump for the bear tc
take, and 50 Solomon made good his
escape.
do not remember how the bear got
down; but | am sure, that, when he did,
solomon did not care to feed him any
more with green chestnut-burs, | think
solomon was too glad to escape hug
ginG to try it very soon again.
This is a true story.
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viper Men and Women.
Santn Ee New Mexican.


At Gu. 'alaiara there exists an indl-
vidual hav.'- scaly skin exactly like
that of viper, even TO the green color.
He has, besides, the viper habit Of
changing or shedding his skin every
year. The skin comes off in a single
oiece, and not, as might be supposed, in
parts. On the mans head there is not
single hair. A sister of this man who
died short time ago manifested the
same phenomenon, and toward the close
OF her life began slowly to grow blind,
owing to the viper's skin encroaching
on the eyes to such an extent that she
could only see through narrow aperture
at each eye. The same thing is now
happening TO the brother. He can
scarcely see any object, and the head
presents the repulsive aspect Of a viper,
In Cuautia these unhappy beings have
been known as the viper man and
woman and the phenomenon is attribut.
ed to the fact that their mother ate an
excess Of viper's meat to cure disease
of the blood. In Cuba it is common
practice for people to eat viper's meat as
a remedy for blood diseases.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
The Fitch of Racon.
Chambers Journal.


The custom of the fitch of ba-
con at Dunmow is not the least Curl
Gus among these which rural parishes
present. Far back in the old days, when
there was priory in Dunmow, in Es-
sex, the monks made a promise of q
fitch of bacon to any married couple
who could take oath that they had never
quarreled or regretted their union.
Whether the bachelor monks only in
tended to encourage coniugal harmony,
or whether they satirically believed that
married folks never do live together IL
months without discord, we can guess as
best we may. At any rate, the successful
applicants for the fitch were few and
far between. The priory was suppressed
at the Reformation, but the old custom
survived, the fitch being given by the
lord of the manor. In the last century
the ceremony was conducted with much
parade. The couple appeared at court
Baron; jury of unmarried persons
heard the averments, and, If the results
were satisfactory, verdict was given, TO
the effect that the couple had been mar.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

You are asked every day through the col.
umns of newspapers and by your Druggist
to use something for your Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint that you know nothing
about, you get discouraged spending money
with but little success. Now to give you
satisfactory proof that GREENS August
FLOWER will cure you of Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint with all it's effects such as
sour stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
Costiveness, Palpitation Of the Heart, Heart
burn, Water-brash, Fullness at the pit OF
the Stomach, Yellow Skin. Coated Tongue,
Indigestion, swimming of the heal, low
spirits, etc, we ask you TO go to your Drug
gist and get a Sample Bottle Of GRKES's
AUGUsT FLOWER for 10 cents and try 1t, or a
regular size for IS cents. Two doses will
relieve you.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
Railway Development in the South.

The extension of railroad facilities
in the South and Southeast is going on
at rapid rate yet, with the full promise
of success and profit. The field Of rail-
road enterprise has for the time being
been transferred from the Northwest to
the Southeast, and the latter justifies the
extensive operations now proceeding
even more than ever did the former.
How vast are the enterprises now de-
veloping in the Southern States 1t is i'm
possible to clearly show, except in a
series of articles to come. The Louis
vile Post, with its wanted zeal for home
enterprises, has, in a two-column article,
given a most interesting account Of the
different systems which are now being
completed in that section. These sys-
TENS embrace the Cincinnati Southern,
with direct line from Cincinnati to
Chattanooga, and connections through.
out the Southeast. The Alabama and
Great Southern, which traverses Ala
Rama and Mississippi, and connects with
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
Farm Notes.

Those who wish to keep insects IN
check must have no procrastination in
the programme, but must act promptly,
as soon as the eggs, chrysalis or vermin
IN any state are seen. Destroy the frsl
,ot, and it is rare there is much trouble
afterwards.
In the vicinity Of Augsburg, Bavaria
snails are raised, fed ard sold as food
They are said to be highly nutritious,
aud are recommended IN Europe as food
for comsumplives. 1t is said that in the
vicinity of Augsburg there are 1000 0acres
of land devoted to the raising of snails
.lona
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
The true girl has to be sought fol

The true girl has to be sought for.
She may be in the parlor hammering a
waltz out of the suffering parlor; she
may be in front of her bureau-glass
adorning her hair; perhaps she's swing
ing on the front gate with young man
with a tender mustache; il not there,
she Is promenading the streets and
flirting with a drummer. Oh, you'll
have to seek for her. And after you
find her, Just say that her mother Is
washing the dishes and needs her ass
sistauce. .-Rockidnd Courier.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
A War Relic.
u. louis Globe. Democrat.

In very full report recently published in
the Philadelphia Ledger, reference is made
to the case of Mr.. George !. Graham, u
prominent politician and active journalist
(conn'ced with the Philadelphia Sandal
Mirror Who by using the great German
remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, was cured of a
troublesome case Of rheumatism, contracted
during the war He closes his statement
with TO those who are afflicted with that
it is worth its weigh in gold"
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
ImpOrtaut.

When you visit or leave New York city
save baggage and expressage and carriage
hire, and step at the Grand Union Hotel,
nearly opposite the Grand Central Depot
45O elegant rooms, single and in suits, fitted
up at an expense OF one million dollars.
Rooms reduced to 81 and upwards per day,
on European plan. Elevators, Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages
and elevated railroad to all depots.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
piies' PDosi Piios-A sure Cure Eound ~
Lasl-Nn Ono Nesd s,Inor.

A sure cure for the Blind, Bleeding, Itch
kig and liberated Piles has been discovered
BY DIR. Williams ian Indian remedy, called
DIR. Williams Ointment. A single box has
cured the worst chronic cases of IS and 80
years standing. No one need suffer five
minutes after rapplying this wonderful sooth.
ing medicine. Lotions, Instruments and
Electuaries do more harm than good.
Williams Ointment absorbs the tumors,
allays the intense itching particularly at
night, after getting warm in bed), oct as q
poultice, gives instant and painless relief,
and is prepared only for Piles itching of the
private parts, and nothing eSe.
For sale by all Druggists, or mailed OH
receipt of price, sl.00. Henry & Davis, Pro-
prietors, Cleveland. O..
RICHARDSON & CO., 81. Louia No
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
The 0rsatsst Discovery Of the Age,

DIR. TOBIAS VESETIAN LINIMENT
has been warranted to cure Group, Collie, spasma
Diarrhea and Dysentry, taken internally, and
oses IN sne sna sWe
ings, externally, and not bottle has been re
turned. many families stating they would not bt
without It even IL II was $I0 bottle. Sold BY
druggists at Is and 80 cents. Pimples and
Blotches Immediately ersdicated and gray Aa1l
turned to its natural color BY Its use. Depot, "a
Murray street, New York.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

For Dyspepsia, Indige ton, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility, in the vari
Gus forms also preventative against Fever,
and Ague, and other intermittent Fevers,
the FKRRo- -PBosPHoRsTrD ELIXIR OF CALLS
AVA made by CAswKLL HAZARD a Co, New
York, and sold by all druggists, is the best
tonic for all patients recovering from fever
and other sickness, II has no equal.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
At Dinner.

Ny little kittens, here. you see,
Are jus. as good as they eau be;
Not oflcn do thee children dine
Who are as well behaved as mine.
I've taught them how TO be polite,
toep their bibs all clean snd white,
To say. Me 90" for "Ifyou please"
And never TO be cross or tease.
My darllngs. Mufi and Puf; and Fluf,
stop always when they We had enough:
They never come unweshed or late,
They never crowd or push the plate.
My care has not been yainly spent:
That's why | purr with such coutent;
For I'm the milk-white puS y,u know,
That sits close by-their mother-Ssow.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
In selecting an animal for breedip,

In seIecting am animal Tor breeding
or idt;cnlng obtain one having large
chest-the part containing the lungs,
heart, and the larger blood vessels. all OF
which have an important function to
perform in the proc, IS OF nutrition. 1t Is
well known among cattle men that ami.
mails with small chests do not fatten
readily, and thev are remarkably suscep.
tible to the influence of exciting causes
Of disease.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
EyansYille nnIly Conricr.

A comforting conclusion is that which
leads us always tc choose the best. Mr.
Andrew Timer, Button, Ind says: have
thoroughly tesiel st Jacobs Oil, and find
for rehum ,tism and neuralgia it has no
eou.l
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

LYDIA PIsKHAN's VEGETABLE CoMPouSD
revives the dropping spirits; inv.gorates and
harmonizes the organic function; gives elias
ticity ard firmuess to the step, restores the
natural lustre to TIE eye, and plants on the
pale cheek of beauty the fresh roses of lie's
spring and early summer time.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
A Laramie man wLo used 10 ow,

A Laramie man WHO used 10 own q
watermelon patch and a bull dog in Iowa
is having constructed for the worlds fair
a log cabin bed quilt containing 2,l25
pieces. The blocks are relics of boys
pants, pried out of the jaws OF the bull
dog during the years that the owner was
genera manager Of the melon patch. =
Laramie R0Omerdn0.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
Heury's Car bolic aalve.

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corrs and all
kinds of skin eruptions, freckles and pim-
Piles. Be sure to get Henry Carbolic Salve,
as all Others are but limitations. Price 25
cents. For sale by all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
A Sanitary Measure,

Life and health are preserved by carefully
aiding nature whenever it shows lack oi
ability 10 carry on its work. For torpid
liver, bowels or kidneys, no other remedy
equals Kidney-Wort. 1t is sold in both dry
aud liquid form by all Druggists ChH,
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
As q Cure for Piles,

Kidney Wort acts firstly overcoming in the
mildest manner all tendency 10 constipa.
tion; the1, by It's great tonic and inigorat-
ing properties it restores to health the de-
hilita!ed and weakened parts Try it,
Hem.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

THE acorn barnacle cements its fore
head to rock and remains thus all its
life with its head downward and IFS
heels in the air, kicking its food into its
mouth.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

I A STRANGE astronomical phenomenon
is seen in the fact that when the irate
father takes down his trunk strap there
are liable to be spots on the son.-LoireH
Citizen
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

SOME boys at Kingston, n. Y, played
so many mean tricks on a Chinese laun-
dryman that he went crazy, and now he
hasn't any more sense than they have.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

THE young man whose pocketbook is
crammed should Immediately quarantine
against picnic invitations.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
DO Not Despond.
Sensible Advice.

Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
will drive of the worst attack Of blues
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

CLARA LOUISA KELLOGG is worth $780,
00o It's no wonder she has so many
offers of marriage.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
JOHN T. BUROH.

JOHN T. BURCH,
Agent for the Corbin Banking Co.. New York,
Attorney at Ldw and General Claim Agent.
LAND AND MINING LAWS A SPECIALITY.
Office Rooms, st. Cloud Building.
p. o. Box J49 Washington, D. G.
Ten years official experience In the interior
Department and General Land Ofices, and sew.
eral years as practitioner. peculiarly Qualiaes ne
give my personal attention: 1. Arguing all
kinds Of Contested Land and Mine Cases. 2.
Rendering opinions on land questions a. guides
lands In any peculiar status 8. Congressional
Business I. Prosecuting applications for minsnl
and agricultural patents, B. ALI kinds OF Land
Scrip bought and sold. g. large lot of additional
homestead and other scrips on hand. COLLECT
CLAIMS for Pension, Prize Money, Bounty and
Arrear Of Pay due Officers, Soldiers and sailors or
their Heirs. Officers Accounts settled. SEND
FOR CIRCULAR
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13

TwxNrY.rIvK cents buys pair of Lyons
Patent Heel Stiiieners and make boot or
shoe last twice as long.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-13
Or. John Bulls
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP,
FOR TIE CuRH o.
FEVER AND AGUE
(hillo md Foyor
Chills and Fever

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicis,
Justly claims for II a superiority over all RENE
lies ever offered 10 the public for the SAFE,
CEkIAlN and PERMANENT cuis of Ags
and Fever, or Chills and Fever, whether OF shori
or long Standing. lie refers to the entire Western
Ind southern country to bear him testimony 10
the truth OF the assertion that in no case " hat
ever will II fail to cure fths drcctons strictly
followed and carried out In great many cases
single dose has boen sufficient for cure, and
whole families have been cured b, q single
bottle, with perfect restoration OF the general
hcakh. II however prudent, and in every
case more certain TO cure, II its use is continued
In smaller doses for week or two sftsr the dis
ease has been checked more especially In dih
cult and long standing cases. Usually this ineii
cine will not require any aid TO keep the bowels
In good order. Should the patient however, re-
qulre . oathRrtic medicine, after having taken
rec or tour doses Of the tonic, single dose
BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS viii
DC sufficient.
The genuine Smiths Tonic syrup must have
Or. John Bulls private stamp on each bottle. Dr
john Bull only has the right 70 manuiaeture end
sell the original JOHN ]. SMITHS TONIC sY.
RUP, Of Louisville, Ky. Examine well the label
on each bottle. IL my private stamp is not on
each bottle do not purchase. or you viii he de
ceived
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A. w. DIMOCK & co..
DIR. METTAURsS
n & A D A c HE PILL S

Cure most wonderfully in q very short time both
SICK AND NERVOUS HFADACHEs relieve DYS
PERSIA IN its worst forms. cleansing the body OF
excess OF bile, producing regular healthy action
A full size box Of these valuable PILLS. with full
directions for o complete cure, mailed to any ad-
dress on receipt of nine three-cent postage stamps
For sale by ali druggists at 70 cents.
TESTIMONY OF THE CLERGY:
Rev. THOMAS GUARD, one OF the most eminent
clergymen the country. pastor Mount Vernon
ID. E. Church, Baltimore Nd:
METTAuR's HEADACHE PILLS have proved moot
Yours truly. THOMAS GUARD
Rev. THOMAS GAMBLE. pastor N. E. Church, Ha-
have tried DR.. MErrAuR,s HEADACHE pu,s
with great benefit. I am now seventy-nine years
old, and have been subject to CONSTRUCTION a Num-
Der OF years. Your Pills have acted so pleasautIy
In my case, the first time I come to baltimore /
Yours truly. THOMAS GAMBLE.
Rey: LEWIS A. THIREK1ED. pastor ID. z. Church.
gave Dr.. MErrAuR's HEADACHE PILLS to a
man who VAS in bed with bad attack OF Bilious
fever and In two days he WAS out atep ding to bis
Respectfully, LEWIS A. THIREKIED.
Rev e. PETERS. pastor N. E. Church. Urbana. Va.
have used one box OF DR.. MErrAUR's HEAD
ACHE PILLS. and found them most beneficial.
Yours truly. L. PETERS.
Rev. g. "; HOBBS. pastor II. e. Church. Pied
have given my wife, who II q sufferer from Hesd-
sche, DIR. MErTAUR's HEADACHE PILLS, and one
dose OF the Pills has always cured hes ,oopa
Yours truly, GEO. W. HObbS.
BROWN CHEMICAL CO.,
fel2-eo soleProDrfstors, Baif1mercs ma'
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From the Daily Chicago Inter Ocean. !
PERILS OF TIE DEEP.
CAPT. PAUL BOTTOMS HAIRBREADTH ES.
CAPEs. "a LIFE On 1HE OCEAN
SEVERITY SHAKEN BY SAVAGE SHARKS.
SUCCESSFUL SHOOTING OF SPANISH
WATERFALLS.
The SWELL SWIMMERS SIGNIFICANT
STATEMENT TO A SEA SHORE
SCRIBE.
LIFE PRESERVER AND HEALTH PRESFRyTR
LIFE PREsERvER AND HEALTH PRESENTER
Especial to the Inter-Ocean. I

Especial to the Inter-Ocean.1
NEW YORK, July "a The world renowned swim
mer, capt. Pau Boyton, in an interview with a
newspaper correspondent at the sea shore reIsted
the following incidents in his experience in various
parts of the world.
Reporter. -'Captain Boyton, You must have
seen large part of the worlds"
Capt. Boyton. Eyes sir, by the aid of my RT,t.
Der Lie Saving Dress, have travelled over 10, QUO
miles on the rivers of America and Europe: have
also been presented to the crowned heads of England
france, Germany, Austris, Belgium, Italy Hol-
land, Spain and Portugal, and have in my DOS seq
sion forty-two medals and decorations I have
three times received the order OF knighthood and
been elected honorary member Of committees,
clubs, orders and societies."
Reporter. -''Were any of your trips accop,nanied
by much danger"
capt. Boyton. THAT depends upon what Won
may call dangerous. During my trip down the
river 1agus in Spain. had to shoot los water
faIls the largest being about eighty five feet and
innumerable rapids. Crossing the Straits of Mes
sina, had three ribs broken in fight with sharks
and coming down the Somsne, a river in France I
received charge of shot from an excited asd
startled huhtsman Although all this was not very
peasant and might be termed dangerous, fear
nothing more on my trip than intense cold; for a
Iol as my limbs are free and easy and not
cramped or benumbed / am all right OF late
carry stock of ST. JACOBS OIL in my little
boat, 1.-THE Captain calls 1t Baby Mine. and has
stored therein signal rockets. thermometer, com
pass, provisions, etc. land have but little trou
BILE Before starting out rub myself Thoroughly
with the article, and its action upon the muscles
wonderful. From constant exposure am some
what snblect to rheumatic pains. and nothing
would ever benefit me. until got hold Of this Great
German Remedy Why, on my travels have me t
people who had been suffering with Rheumatism
for years; by my advice they tried the Oil, and it
cured them. would sooner do without food for
days than be without this remedy for one hour. In
fact would not attempt trip without it.r
The Captain became very enthusiastic on the sub-
iect of ST. JACOBS OIL, and when we left him he
was still citing instances Of the curative qualities of
the Great German Remedy to party around him.
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AN IhPUDKNT BURGLAR.-Some time during
last night an unknown burglar entered the
residence OF Mr.. David Jackson, on NJ, between
3oth and Jefferson streets. by building seat
fold with wheelbarrow, bench, box and
some bricks In order 10 get In rear window,
by daughter Of Mr.. Jackson. who, calling for
her brother. David, was impudently Knocked by
him calling In the same manner as he was
making his escape. Mr.. Jackson being awak
ened pursued him with his revolver, but was
too late TO get even sight OF him. 1nvestiga
tlon showed that the burglar had been In Mr..
Jacksons chamber, stolen his gold watch and
chain. valued at $50. and also his pocket book
containing about s21. Mr.. Jackson'S clothing
was fouIa down stairs. where they had been
.asen TO oe rified These purglartes are getting
extremely frequent In this place.
MRS. RUSSELL. who was seriously injured yes
terday by an accident In Washington, as men,
TONED In THE STAR is somewhat easier this
inoTnlng, and the doctor has more hopes OF her
recovery than he entertained at first. She is
not, however, by any means out OF danger,
some portions Of the skull being pressed upon
Col. Mosby'S sister,
BUILDING AssoCIATIoN.-Atth the seventy-foarth
regular monthly meeting OF the Tenth Building
assoclatlon held last night at Goddard's hail
s456 was disposed Of, being five shares retired
at the stock value rates.
GRAIN SALEs.-Two thousand bushels wheat
DY schooner from Alexandria were sold yesJer-
Gay at 81. 20. Wagon loads constantly arriving
bring from sl.1S to 81. 30 per bushel.
BUKGLARIEs AND ATTEMPTS. - Henry Wood
a
was arrested Saturday for burglary commit.
tea some nights previously at the residence 0t
Pierce Lafayette. a colored man. living on L,
between 18th ard 18th streets. Some OF the
stolen articles were found upon him; some at
Ills home, on Warren street, and some traced TO
places where they had been sold. .. Last Thurs
ia! night at empts at purglartes were made at
the residences OF Messrs. Henry Dodge 30th St,
above ?; Mr.. Grafton Tyler jr, 30tn, between
n ard .; j.; D. McPherson's, Georgetown
street The attempt at Mr.. Frey's was the
oniJ successful one. There an entrance was
effected and some clothing stolen.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL--The work OF
turning water on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal was begun In Cumberland yesterday 1t
Is expected the water will be turned on TO VII
Transport BY next Monday and to Georgetown
by March Goth. The object OF turning on to
Willlamsport now is to supply dealers there
with COAL and also to move boats caught in the
canal at the close of navigation last season. II
is not thought general shipments OF coal Will
begin much before April l.