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The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
RELICS OF PAST AGES.
Traces of Enormous Animals Found In u
Connecticut Freestone Quarry.
Hartford Times.

Connecticut Freestone Quarry.
Hartford Times.
A vessel Just arrived at the dock foot of
Potter street with load of heavy stone
blocks taken from the Portland freestone
quarry has among the cargo some re-
markable specimens ofthe tracks offoss.l
beasts and birds that once lived in this
valley. These slabs were taken from
stratum about six or seven inches thick,
lying at depth Of about eighty feet from
the top of the quarry. The enormous
skeletons still partly preserved under
many swamps in New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and other States probably
represent big beast of the elephant
species, which once roamed the Con-
necticut Valley also. Here are his tracks
in relief. One, which measures fifteen
inches by eleven, and is larger than the
track of any living elephant, shows the
impression of the toes very distinctly and
unmistakably, and also the reverse rep
resentation of the impressions of the in
ner muscular projections of the bottom
of the huge foot. OF these tracks there
three on single slab five to six feet long
and perhaps yard or more wide and
seven inches thick. There is no mis-
taking these tracks. They are evidently
the track of some huge beast-and one
Of the elephant kind, too-and not any
mere accidental formation by other
causes. On one slab in this city near
this creatures tracks is stony heap of
his ordure, known in geology as copro-
lites.
One slab bears the unmistakablc tracks
Of some big three-toed bird-seemingly
of the ostrich family. These tracks are
remarkable for being almost perfectly in
a straight line-as if the creature had
but one leg; no Indian could step
straighter. The stride is about foot and
a half. However il NAV be with some
other supposed fossil bird tracks" in the
Connecticut Valley sandstones, these
certainly are no tracks of the labyrinth
odon or any other ancient frog they are
bird tracks.
One slab bears the impress in relief of
the longitudinal half of tree trunk,
seemingly, according to most observers
hickory tree-for its shaggy bark and
its very texture are wonderfully pre-
served. 1he slab was ten feet long and
bore the cast of the tree all the way hut
this specimen is but three feet long-that
part of it having been cut off at the quar-
ry. 1t was evidently large full grown
tree, possibly fioated down the river from
some place over which it cast its shade
in ages much farther preceding the sup
posed birth of Adam than that is sup
posed to precede modern times.
1t is said these stones will be presented,
ike those given by Mr.. Patterson, to the
Hartford High School.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
UNIVERSITY OF NUTRE DAME.

This institution is located near the
corporate limits Of the flourishing city OF
South Bend, Ind. II is now commenc-
ing the fortieth year Of its existence,
having become one of the best and most
prosperous educational institutions ofthe
country. Its location has many natural
attractions, which have been supple
mented by the improvements of art.
Magnificent edificts, handsome walks
and beautiful arbors adorn the ample
grounds, embracing several hundred
acres, belonging to the institution. In
point of health the location is unsur-
passed. II is easily accessible from all
parts of the Union Several of the lead
ing trunk lines, and their connecting
lines being available for reaching it. It's
venerable founder, Rev. +. Sorin, had he
been gifted with the spirit of prophecy
when he selected the location for Notre
Dame forty years ago, could not have
made wiser or more fortunate choice.
Although Notre Dame is strictly a
Catholic institution, yet students Of all
religious denominations are admitted
upon equal footing. The discipline is
excellent, and we notice among other
wholesome regulations that the use of
intoxicating liquors is absolutely pro-
hibitel. Students are required to MAIN
tain the bearing and department of gen
tlemen toward the faculty, each other,
and toward all others. They are care
fully trained to recognize and practice
the courtesies which characterize the
true gentleman. The discipline and the
favorable surroundings keep the student
free from all vicious associations, while
the facilities fol acquiring all the knowl-
edge attainable in the best schools of the
land, are supplied.
The students of Notre Dame are classi-
fed according to age, into three distinct
classes or departments-'Se niors, Juniors
and Minims (boys under thirteen years
of age. The Minims have a building
exclusively for themselves, and are en-
tirely separate from the others. They
are under the most vigilant care of their
ttdtHtIS, SlSttiS VI tllt IlOiN ATOSS, anu
at all times as safe as they could be at
home ynder the guardianship of their
parents. The courses of study embrace
all that the name University implies, in
cluding the preparatory course, classical,
scientific, and the special courses Of Law,
Civil Engineering, Commercial and
Modern Language courses.
One mile west of the University of
Notre Dame is situated st. Mary's Acade-
my. This is a school for young ladies,
conducted by the Sisters of the Holy
Cross. Its courses of study include Pre-
paratory; Academic and Classical depart
ments, as well as modern languages,
drawing, painting, vocal, and instrument
tai music. Parents who place their
daughters here may rest assured that the
utmost care for their we fare will be ex-
ercised.
For catalogues address University of
Notre Dame and st. Mary's Academy,
Notre Dame, Ind.
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Popular Science Catcchis,u.

Life.
What is this?
An affair of honor, dear.
But that fierce pirate with the deadly
toy pistol?
lie is Southern editor, my love.
And that poor lunatic who appears to
have the collie?
Is also Southern editor sweet.
What is he doing?
He is getting satisfaction.
What for?
Why the other gentleman called him
a liar, gave him black eye, and made
him swallow four front teeth against
his will.
Is he satisfied now?
Oh, yes.
How?
Well, the bullet has perforated four
vital organs and his stomach.
Nv! but how does he feel over that?
Somewhat uncomfortable.
But don't see how that hole in his
stomach satisfies him?
Do you suppose he wants two holes in
his stomach?
Ask him.
How is an affair Of honor conducted?
Well big gentleman insults a small
gentleman.
And then?
The small gentleman invites the big
gentleman ont
And then?
The big gentlcman's friends accept the
invitation.
For themselves?
No; for him.
Gracious! but is that friendship?
Certainly.
HowP
Il rives the big gentleman Il chance
10 add injury to insult.
Well after the poor big man has ac-
cepted, how does the poor little man
| tcei2
He is scared nearly to death.
And how does the poor big man feel!
He is scared, too
! But if they are both so frightened
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
'Xl5.'
Trials oil "A Man Who Advertised for a Sec
ond-Hand Bicycle.

Trials oil a Man who Advertised for Sec
ond-Hand bicycle.
st. Louis Rep.
Having come TO the conclusion that
the muscles of his lower limbs needed
exercise, Mr.. Fred Corcoran. respect
ed member Of the pork corner OF the
Merchants exchange, concluded to ad-
vertisc in one Of the city papers FOR a
secondhand bycicle. He respectfully
requested all persons having one of these
enaines for sale OF a reasonable price to
address Immediately X15, that Officer
He received a number ofanswers which
ne showed in confidence to friend in
the corner yesterday. The first read.
"Ns OwN DARLlYG-Meet me as usunl.
TIL death, BERTIE.'
The next one he opened was some
what different II said:
"Will lend you not over $3.50, with
two indorsers and real estate security.
Interest 10 per cent, per month"
II have q bull pup which think will
srit YOU to I" said the third answer.
"Write rue at once what you are willing
to pay"
similar situations and feel sure I'd suit.
If to sit up at night would charge $40 a
week" was the next puzzler.
Two more related 10 the secondhand
bicycle. Mr.. Corcoran feels sure that
there is more than one "Xl5' w.Io adj
vertises in that paper, or that there il a
screw loose in the system somewhere.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

why don't they back out?
Their friends won't let them.
Goodness. Why not?
Because they want TO see the fun.
But when one poor gentleman gets
killed in an affair of honor, does not
the community feel badly?
Very.
Because it feels sorry for the poor gen.
tleman who was killed?
No.
Then why?
Because both gentlemen were not
killed.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
THE BABY's yOMB.

In Westminster Abbey there is cradle
tomb over the burial place of the infant
Princess Sophia, daughter of James l.
The following poem by Susan Coolidge is
pri lted on a card which hangs in the
window near the tomb.
A little rudely sculptured bed,
With shadowing folds OF marble lace,
And quilt OF marble primly spread
and folded round baby's face.
smoothly the mimic coverlet
With roysl blszonries bedight,
Hauge as by tender fingers set
And slaughtered for last good night.
And traced upon The pillowing stone
A dent ssoen as ifto bless
The quiet sleep, some gIieving one
Had leaned md left a soft impress.
II seems no more than " sterday,
Since the sad mother down the stair,
And down the long aisle slo e away,
And left her darling sleeping there.
But dust upon the cradle lies,
And IN ose who przsd the baby so,
And laid her down to rest with sighs,
Are turned to dust long years ago
Above the peaceful, pllowed head
Three centuries brood aud strangers peep
And wonder at the carven head,
But not uwept the baby's sleep;
For wisttul mother ewes are blurred
With sudden mists as lingerers stay.
And the oil d dusts are reused and stirred
by the warm tear.drops ofto.day.
Soft, furtiye hands cares the store,
Ani hearts o'erleaping place and age
Met into memories and own
thrill Of common parentage
Men die, but sorrow never dies,
The crowding years DIVIDE in vain,
And the wide world is knit with ties
Ofcommon brotherhood In pain
OF common share in grief sntloss,
And heritage in the immortal boom;
Ofloye which flowing round its cross,
Made beautiful a baby's tomb.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
PSALMS:
[ REVISED

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2. It shall cure all the people and put
sickness and suffering under foot. ~
3. Be thou net afraid when your family
is sick, or you have Bright's disease or
Liver Complaint, for Hop Bitters win
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4. Both low and high, rich and poor
know the valueof Hop Bitters for bilious,
nervous and Rheumatic complaints.
5. Cleanse me with Hop Bitters and
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6. Add disease upon disease and let the
worst come, am safe if i use Hop Bit
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Z. For all my life have been plagued
with sickness and sores, and not until o
year ago was cured, by Hop Bitten.
8. He that keepeth his bones from ach-
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with Hop Bitters, doeth wisely.
o. Though thou hast sores, pimpfes,
freckles, salt rheum, erysipelas, blood
poisoning, yet Hop Bitters will removs
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10. What woman is there, feeble and
sick from female complaints, who de-
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and is made weH.
IL. Let not neglect to use Hop BitteB
bring on serious Kidney and Liver COM
paints.
12. Keep thy tongue from being furred,
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13. All my pains and aches and disease
60 like chafi before the wind when use
Hop Bitters.
IA. Mark the man who wds nearly
dead and given up by the doctors
after using Hop Bitters and becometh
well.
Is. Cease from worrying about vervous-
ness, general debility, and urinary
trouble, for Hop Bitter will restore you.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Neither mental nor physical labor can be
accomplished satisfactorily unless the system
Is in order. When you feel tired, languid,
wearied without exertion, the mind slow TO
act, and requiring great mental effort, you
can rest assured that your Liver is not acting
10 help throw off impurities. There is no
remefy that will accomplish this so mildly
and vet effectually as "PRICKLY ASH BIT-
TIERS A trial will satisfy you OF its merits.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

1t is common sight now to see long
trains loaded with yellow pine passing
Through Washington, destined for ex-
treme northern localities in the very
home of the white pine. Only few
days ago train passed through loaded
with this unsurpassed wood for the car
works In Detroit. 1t is estimated that
at present over 100000 feet of yellow
pine are piled along the river front in
Washington, and cargoes are daily arriv-
ing from the southern porte.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
The Doctors Endorsement.

DR.. W. d. Wright, Cincinnati, o sends the sub
Joined professional endorsement; 81 have pre-
scrihed DIR wM HALLS BALsAM FOR THf
LUNGS in a great number of cases and always
with success One case in particular was given
np by several physicians who had been called IN
or consultation with myself The paii mt had al
he symptoms of confirmed consumpuon-cold
light sweats, hectic fever, hafassipg cough, etc
ie commenced Immediately TO get better, and
vas soon II stored to his ususl heath. have alsC
ound DIR. WM HALLS BAISAM FOR THf
LUNGS the most valuable expectorant for break
ng up distressing coughs and colds that | have
ever used.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bi,ters. by in
creasing vital pow
er, aud rendering
The physical fuuc
lions n gular anu
active. Ike, ps the
system iu good wor.
kingorder, and pro-
tects IL against dis
case. For constipa
tion, dyspepsia and
liver complaint,
nervousness, kid
ney and rheumatic
ailments, 1t Ia in
valuable, and II af
fords asure defence
against malarisl fe
vers, besides rem0v.
ing ali traces OF
such disease from
the system. For sale
by all druggists aud
dealers generally.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
INFORMATION WANTED.

The undersigned desires to know the whereabouts
OF Michael Dullard Patrick O'Neil, Jr., and
Michael ONeil. Michael Dullard left st. Louis
tor Iowa about the year 1874 was in bad health
aud supposed to be peddler Patrick ONeil, Jr.,
left Kilkenny, Ireland, In ls73 and was last heard
of in st. Louis, Mo in 1874 Michael ONsil len
Ireland a few weeks ago, and Is supposed 10 have
landed in Montreal. Canada All their relatives
live In or ns ar Gowran or Thomastown, County
Kilkenny, Ireland. Any Information leading TO
the finding of these parties will be greatly sppre
ciated by their relatives Address,
CHARLES A. GITCHELL,
5l3 Em Street,
St. Louis Mo.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

A bad taste in the mouth means n bilious
attack. Samaritan MerUine is the cure.
''For 10 years | had dyspepsia, wrote
John Albright, OF Columbus, o. "Samari-
tan Neruine cured me-" Druggists all keep
it, 81 80.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Judge not by appearance. A woman
can carry pocketbook in her hand just
as proudly when itcontains two horse
car tickets and latch key, as when
full OF bills.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

When you visit or leave New York city,
save baggage expressage and carriage hire,
and stop at GRAND UNION HOTEL, oppo.
site Grand Central Depot; 600 elegant rooms,
fitted up at a cost Of 81 900 900, reduced to
81 and upwards per day. European plan.
Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the
best. Horse cars, stages and elevated rail.
roads to depots. Families can live better
for less money at the GRAND UNION HOTEL
than at any other first-class hotel In the city.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

The only direct heir to the late mill
ionaire, Blythe, OF San Francisco, is q
natural daughter named Florence, who
has blithely tripped over from England
to put the large number of claimants to
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Elisha Cotton, of Sherburne, w., 20
years old killed five bears last year and
two this, most of them with an AK.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic, the
only preparation Of beef containing Its essttre n
tritious properties IL contains blood making, force
generating and lifesustaining properties; invaiu'
able for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, nervous pros
lration and all forms OF general debility also In
all enfeebled conditions whether the result Of ex-
haustion, nervous prostitution, overwork, or acute
disease, particularly II resulting from pulmonary
complaints. C~swELIr HAZARD " Co.. froprle-
tors, New York. Sold by druggists.
"R0UGH ON RATS" Clears cut rats mice. diss
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Every man is fond of striking the nail
on the head; but when ii happens to be
the finger-nail, his enthusiasm becomes
wild and incoherent.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

raK voLrAIc BELT Co. Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro-Vol-
taic Belts and Electric Appliances on trlai
for thirty days to men young or oid) vino
are afflicted with nervous debility, lost vi
tality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
speedy and complete restoration OF health
and manly vigor. Address as above. N. B.
No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is
allowed.
FLIES, roaches, ants, he'd bugs, rats. mice, crows
chipmunks, cleared out by Rough on Rats. l5c.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

The soft and silky app aranee given TO the hair
by the use of Carbolne. the natural hair restoror
and Gre sing, as now improved and perfected, is
the subject of genera, remark by all who have
witnessed It's effects upon the human h. ad. Sold
by all dealers in drugs
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Read this and remember II III time of need. II
you are troubled with rheumatism, neuralgia, ol
iiphtheria, buy n bottle OF Army and Navy Llni
meRt 1t Is q sure cure For sale by all drug
gists
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Not a drink, not sold in bar rooms, but a
reliable, non alcoholic tonic medicine, USE
ful at all times, and in all seasons, is Browns
Iron Bitters.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

CoNYERs, GA.-Dr. W. II. Lee says:
"Brown's Iron Bitters is good medicine
and many are using it in this place.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

WALrERBoRo. s. C.-Dr. j. NJ. Klein
SAYS: browns Iron Bitters have given
universal satisfaction. -
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

"What fools girls are to marry!" said a
single lady of mature years. Very true"
replied her married friend, "but that is
the only way you bring them to their
senses"
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

LADIES and childrens boots Il shoes cannot run
over If Lyons Patent Heel stffeners are used.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

"Why do you carry your pocketbook
in your band?" asked a Philadelphia
husband ofhis young wife. oh" was
the quiet reply, ''it is so light that am
afraid it might Jump out of my pocket"
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

"NIother Swnn's Worm syrup,'' for feyerishness
restleasness. worms, constipation, tasteless Csc.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

"BUCHU.PAIBA.. Quick. complete cure, all an.
noyng Kidney and Urinary Diseases. o..
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
Personal ..-- Men Only.

DURNOs CATARRH SNUFF oures Ca;arif
ami rll affections of the mucous membrane.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Restless, frstfal sying ehildrsn, are M9snng
and need Tor theif relief DR. w1NCHBLLs
TEETHING SYRUP which 4 useful not only for
ali the disorden Of tsething infants but cures
coughs, colds Group, sore throat collie and cramps
of older children. snd should b kept In every
by all druggisn.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

A farmers wealth depends on the condition Of
his s,ock. When scraggy and feeble they sre es
pecially adapted TO distempen, fevers, colds spd
Of dollars are savet annually BY that valuable
I'D standby UNCLE SANS CONDITION POW
DER.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Worms cause peviahness, feven, commissions
md frequently death. A pleasant, safe and GER
ain 7, medy Is DIR yAQUE'5 GERMAN WORE
JAKE5. Sold BY all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

An economical man will keep the leather Of hi,
harness soft and pliable which preserves u fr N
AVIS HARNESS OIL. SOLD By all Harness
Makeu.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

are carried OF b. consumption. The most ffc.
quent cause Il neglected oold, cough hoarsenes1,
bronchial trouble or asthma, all Of which may be
TAR AND WILD CHERRY. Sold BY druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Don't neglect the pastures and mead
Ows
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Gladstone is passionately fond Of
frogs legs.
Enoch Pratt's library gift to Baltimore
will cost over a million dollars.
A. S. Abel, proprietor of the Baltimore
SUI, is said to be worth Sl5,000000.
Mr.. Layton, Milwaukee pork packer
is to give his city 100000 art gallery
Chester A. Arthur, Jr, son of President
Arthur, is rusticating on the cliffs of New
port
Postmaster-Gensral Gresham has re-
ccived the degree of l.. L. d. from both
the Wabash College and the Indiana
State University.
A jew has, for the first time, gained q
Hebrew scholarship at Oxford Mr.. Her
man j. Cohen having been awarded the
Pusey-Ellerton Hebrew scholarship.
John Bright's speeches are marked by
two pleasing peculiarities-frequent al
lusions to children and numerous quota
tons from English poets, especially By
ron and Milton.
Gen. Toombs is somewhat improved
in health, and has changed his mind
about Immediately abandoning the prac-
tice oflaw, as he recently declared he
intended to do.
Mr.. Corcoran, of Washington, says he
is going out of the undertaking business
The re-interment ofthe author of "Home
Sweet Home" has ended his labors in
that direction.
Baron Erlanger, the head of the great
French financial syndicate. was born a
jew, but became a Protestant when he
married Latitte's daughter and Catholic
when he married Miss Slidell.
Mrs. Gladstone, who was described by
Disraeli as without single redeeming
vice." usually wears rusty black silk
costume with well-worn boots and gloves.
She avoids fashion that she may save
money for the poor.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

Headache. constipation. liver complaint, bill
inusness are cured by that mild cleansing remedy
LIGHT LIVER PILLS, oniy rs cents. Sold b
iruggisIs.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01
He Wanted an Advertisement.
Texas sil'ings

Texas strings,
As he shot into the editorial arena, he
wiped his bald head with gaudy silk
handkerchief
81 want to be attacked" lie said, and
he winked at the answers-to correspon-
dents editor.
THE man who attacks people, and
who sheds the innocent gore of indig-
nant readers who have had their names
spelled wrong in the paper, can be found
down that passage, second door on the
left" said the mild young person who
was inditing an answer TO Julia BIS. re-
quest for recipe to remove freckles
from her ear.
"You misunderstood ny meaning,
young man." said the stranger, as he
dyed into the side pocket of his duster
and produced 6xs business card on
which was printed:
b. II. PULKERHAM,
dealer in
Choice Teas, Unparalleled Coffee, Cheap
NSt ~updTri anu all hitluh VI L UlullN
Groceries Domestic and Import
cd, at the
GREAT CONTINENTAL STORE AND
HOME SUPPLY EMPORIUM.
90 Washington Avenue.
"Well. Mr.. Pulkcrham, what can we
do for you (" said the editor.
You sec, mister, its Just this way,
said the grocer. as he took chair
Business amt what il ought TO be,
and ordinary advertising don't seem to
draw trade worth 4 cent Now, ever
since Scheidclhof, who keeps the tea
store on the corner above was accused
in the rapers of having two wives, living,
one in the pcnitentiary and tother
hawking fruit in st. Louis, tie women
flock to his store to buy their groceries,
and he is doing blazing business. Now
was thinking that If one of you smart
young men would Just write up a column
or 50 about the and say as how I hal
eloped with the two brautiful dauth .cr-
of one of orr leading citizens-needn'i
mention Names you know-and that
my wife, for the sake OF the family, has
kept tho horrid secret to herself, il
might draw. And you might say-tc
give the thing snap, as it were-I had
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

The people OF this generation, more than
any other, are affected with Kidney troubles
why! Ali owing to their own imprudence
in diet and proper care in dress. An old
remedy, used by our forofathers in years
past, was Perry Davis Pain Killer, and 1t
never failed to bring relief and effect cure,
II properly used,
The Osceola times., 1883-09-01

ST. L. N. o., No. 2l2
when Writing to Advertisers state that you
ssw their Advertisement In this Paper.