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The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
prime Steam Lard"


The last phase of the prime steam
lard" sensation in Chicago month ago
is the most curious part of 1t. 1t began
with "corner;" then there was a
squeeze" then failure of the firm that
was running" the corner; then break
in the lard and provision markets; then a
charge of adulteration in the lard; and
then reference of the dispute to the
board of trade. Now we have the de-
cision--and it is the funniest chapter in
the whole history. 1t finds that there
was no adulteration-none whatever
The lard supplied was what the contract
called for-"prime steam'-genuine pro-
duct of the oleaginous parts of that esti-
mablc animal, the hog. There was no
beef tallow in it. There was no mutton
tallow in it. There was no cotton seed
oil in it. There was no cheap oil, or fat
of amy other kind in it, So say the
board of directors after protracted, pa
tient and exhaustive investigation. in
which they we're aided by all the light
that experts and chemical analysis
could throw on the subject. But-and
here is where the joke comes in-while
they acquit the lard-making firm of the
charge of adulteration, they cannot dis
miss the matter without putting on re-
cord their unqualified and emphatic CEN
sure of the suspicious way in which it
makes its lard-with the va:s and pipes
so arranged that the lard can be adul-
terated without difficulty. The pipe ar
rangements are very intricate as if spe-
cially intended for adulterating purposes;
either cotton seed oil or the product of
refuse beef fat and other substances, or
both, can be drawn off into the recepta-
cles for genuine lard if it should be de-
sired; and this intricate system, carefully
arranged for purposes of adulteration, is
severely condemned. Still there was no
adulteration. Cotton seed oil and tallow
could have been mixed in, but they
weren't The lard could have been adul-
terated; indeed all the arrangements for
adulterating it we're on hand. But they
were not used in the case Of the lard in
dispute. 1t was prime steam"
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Chinese Magic.

A gentleman who has lived among the
Chinese tells, as an illustration OF their
abilities as magicians, an incident that
took place under his own eye, and in
his own room, where apparently there
was no chance Of deception.
The magician was naked from the
waist upward, and his only magical in
strument seemed to be strip of white
cloth twisted about his lions. Taking a
dish OF uncooked rice the juggler cover
ed it with his mysterious girdle, squatted
before il and began his incantations,
which continued for half an hour. Dur
ing this process his bare arms were pess-
ING TO and fro beneath the cloth, and
this was all the gentleman saw him do.
At last the linen was removed, and 10 !
there were six plates filled with cooked
edibles of various kinds, while dish of
boiled rice had replaced the one contain
ing raw rice.
Another gentlemen, describing how
he was deluded, says;
"a iuggler in the open street seized
boy 5 or years of age, dragged him
struggling into the circle, threw him on
hls back, and in spite of the boys agon-
lied cries and the remonstrances of the
people, apparently nearly decapitated
him. The victim gradually became
motionless, while the blood streamed
from the wound. Finally the magician
removed the knife, muttered few
words, called aloud to the child, who
soon showed signs of life and at last
raised him to his feet, when the boy ap-
peared unharmed. Both actors in this
strange scene were literally rewarded
bv the crowd, and the boy ran off to
play with his wondering companions"
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
A yiper Man and woinip.

At Gaudalajara there exists an indi-
vidual having scaly skin exactly like
that of viper, even TO the green color.
He has, besides, the viper habit Of chang
ing or shedding his skin every year.
The skin comes of in single piece, and
not as might be supposed, in parts. On
the mans head there is not n single
hair. A sister of this man, who died
some time ago, manifested the same
phenomenon, and toward the close OF
her life began slowly to grow blind, ow-
ing to the yipers skin encroaching on
the ewes to such an extent that she
could only see through narrow aperture
at each eye. The same thing Is now
happening to the brother. lie can
scarcely see any object and the head
presents the aspect Of viper. In Cuaut-
Ia these unhappy beings have been
known as the wiper man and woman,
and the phenomenon is attributed to the
fact that their mother ate an excess OF
viper's meat to cure disease of the
blood. In Cuha it is common practice
for people to eat vipcr's flesh as 4 rene
DIV for blood diseases.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
A Wedding Trip In n Sail Boat.
Washington Post

Some tine ago well-to-do farmer
about "a years of age, living near Mad.
dox Creek, in Charles county, Md, about
sixty-tive miles from Washington, adver-
tised in the papers here for a wife. As
a result of the correspondence which en-.
sued, young lady about 20 years old
left Washington yesterday morning on
the steamer Ammonia for Lower Coda.
Point, at which place her intended hls-
band met her with sail boat. The
couple, attended by friend who accom-
panied the young lady from Washington
embarked and departed for Maddox
creek, about five miles distant. The in
cident excited considerable curiosity
among the passengers on the steamer
especially as the young lady at the last
moment had to be persuaded and en-
treated to accompany her intended hus-
band.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
A Prisoners Letter.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

About a week ago Assistant District
Attorney Kinsey sent a large armchair
that had been occupied by Governor
Pattison when Comptroller, to the Peni-
tentiary to be recaned. II was returned
promptly. Mr.. Kinsey sat down in it to
read newspaper. While idly swinging
his hand to and fro his fingers touched a
a slip of paper that had been fastened to
the arm Of the chair and was almost i'm.
perccptible. He detached the slip, and
opening il out, saw that il was a message
from the convict who had done The re-
pairing. The prisoners name and the
number of his cell we're given, and the
communication continued; Il got three
years from Williamsport, got TWENTY-FIVE
months to do yet; will get out May 26,
1885; done this chair and made good
job of it. This ought to be worth some
tobacco TO whoever il belongs Good.
bye. Old man Time is rolling on; don't
forget, whoever gets this note" Mr..
Kinsey purchased FIVE pounds of chew
ing tobacco of the best quality, put it in
a pretty box and sent il to the convict,
with his compliments.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Let the Boys Tinker.
New York Evening Post.

great return for small investment
is realized by purchasing small solder
ing outfit for boy. He becomes at once
a useful member OF the family; old ba-
sins and pans become as new after the
Transforming touch of his soldering
iron, and there are great possibilities in
tin cans and small pieces of tin; sugar
siiters and tunnels are among them.
am convinced that lack of interesting
occupation is the most prolific source OF
most bad habits thet an idle boy acquires;
that parents feel this, and many are like
ly to fall into the error Of providing too
many finished playthings for them. 1t
seems that the aim should be TO give
them tools with which they may exer-
else the imagination, and with which
they may construct articles that do not
vet exist,
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
The First 81 Grecnback.
Nashville (IIlJ D m crat.

Maj. G. w. Clndce, paymaster of the
army, is the fortunate possessor of the
first s. grcenbacl ever issued. 1t bears
the date of March IL, 1868, and is marked
"No. of series of A" with the initials oI
William II. Seward in the northeast
corner The Major came into possession
of this valuable relic in 1876, the bill
being discovered among the money sent
to pay Gen. Clusters commend the last
time those poor fellows were permitted
to feel the subtle texture of the root of
all evil. The Major has been offered
several hundred dollars for the great
treasure, but will not part with it for
any amount. 1t is well-preserved and
enclosed between two panes of glass.
Maj. Candee is brother of Mrs. j. S.
Tindale, late of this city, and now of
Belleville.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
A French Prophecy.

The French people still keep in mind
the vague prophecy, made years ago,
which declares "That in France no son
or kinsman of sovereign shall succeed
to the crown until after his 4Sth year
that other claimants shall die by violence
and that one only shall escape and sit
upon the throne This prediction,
which, it is believed, dates from pre-
revolutionary days, has of late been re-
ferred TO in connection with the illness
of Comte dc Chambord and the coming
of age of Prince Victor Bonapartc. The
st. James Gazette notes the curious full
fillment of this prophecy, and says OF
the heirs of France since the beginning
of ihe century: "The Duke of Berri was
assassinated by Louyel, in 1880; the
Duke of Reichsiadt died Of poison at
Shonbrunn, in 1882; the Duke Of Orleans
wa Killed by accident in 1872; the Prince
Imrcrial met his death in Hululand, III
1872, and all failed to attain tie age oil
AZ ""~-y
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
FARMERS COLUMN.
INTERESTING & INSTRUCTIVE READ
ING FOR FARM AND FIRESIDE.
The Greeley Farm For Sale.

And now it is in print that the Greeley
farm at Cbappaqua is advertised for sale
al public auction. We suppose in its
best days Chappaqua was run at consid-
erable pecuniary loss to Mr.. Greeley, but
it gave the great editor recreation and
laid the foundation for that readable and
instructive book, entitled, "What l know
about farming" The farm was worth to
Mr.. Greeley all that it cost him. Doubt
less it will be worth much less to the man
who shall now purchase il, paying cost of
improvements. But it is a historic place
and we trust will fall into the hands of
some wealthy admirer of the old phila n
thropist, who will take pride in improv.
ing and identifying it.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Notes.

Don't be afraid to try new things.
Pennsylvania has great hay crop.
Many big and little fairs this year.
Keep your fences and gates in order.
Don't neglect to keep tools in order.
Rich salt vein found at Geneseo, N. Y
Be "boss" and lead your forces a-field
Care for the great staple, Indian corn
1t wont pay to neglect crops for poll.
tics.
Flowers and shrubs make home at.
tractive.
Drilling is preferable to broadcast SOW.
ing.
So he booted-tramps and other frauds
Pickle farming is booming on Long Is.
land.
Don't make haste slowly" in killing
thistles, etc.
Best hay crop near Ottawa, Canada in
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Twenty-Eight Children.
Columbus Ca Enquirer.

We are told that there is gentleman
living across the river in Brownville
who is the father of twenty-eight child
rem. He has been only once marned,
and he, as well as the mother of the
children, is still IN the prime of life, and
vigorous and healthy. OF these children
twenty-three are dead, all of age, one of
them nearly grewn. Among them were
four pairs Of twins born within six
years time,
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Leisure, Not Labor, Wanted.

An advocate of the p. of II. Order per-
tinently says tn t one of the lessons of
the Grange is Tor should be if it is not,
that what men NEST need is leisure. The
world, as a rule is full Of opportunities
for labor, and the necessities Of man COM
pei him to labor, whether he will or not.
What he most needs, therefore, is leisure
leisure that he may study, become in
telligent, and thus be able to make labor
produce the largest income from the Ia
Dor performed. Leisure to be intelligent
ly utilized is what men most need.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
As to Big Butter Yields.

Prof Arnold offers caution against
straining after excessively large yields of
butter. The Jersey COW, he says, has
been overrated because the tendency of
this animal to turn all she eats into the
cream pot makes into butter what in
some other breeds would 60 to tallow. 1t
is, in fact, a naturally made oleomargar-
inc. This reference to oleomargarihe
will hardly be relished by Jersey breed
ers, who claim for their favorite breeds
superiority in the butter produced. Have
a care, M. Professor
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Matched IIOrses.

Some shrews writer well remarks that,
considering the selling value of two fine
horses, if they are matched and bear in
specticn and trial as a pair, is much
greater than as single horses, it behooves
farmers who are breeding two or more
mares each year to select these, and so
breed them as to avail themselves of
reasonable chances for securing pros
pective high-priced team.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Wasps AS "Fire Bugs"

An item in several exchanges, says the
New England Farmer, ayers that wasps'
nests sometimes take fire, as is supposed,
by the chemical action of the wax upon
the material of which the nest is compos-
ed. Many of the fires of unknown origin
in haystacks and farm buildings may
thus be accounted for. We don't know
about wasps' nests ever getting hot
enough to set fire to hay stack, but we
have seen times when the locality sur
rounding good healthy nest, was alto
gether too hot to remain in very long.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Utilizing Potato Vines.

An exchange advises the use of late
potato vines for covering strawberry beds
in winter, and adds: spread them
thinly over the ground late in the fall,
and they will afford sufficient protection
during the cold weather. When spring
comes they will be found so rotted away
as not to interfere with the growth of
the plants. They have also the advan-
tage Of containing no weed seeds.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Hugs on Melon Vines.

A writer in the Country Gentleman
states that he has positively driven away
bugs from his vines by putting a gallon
of clean sand around every vine. Where
sand can be obtained this is very con-
veniert protection against very bad
enemy, and a single trial may satisfy any
one whether il is efiectual.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
A CRANBERRY Enemy.

1t is said that ''fre-werms" are again
destructive in the cranberry plantations
of New Jersey. They have, for instance
reduced the forty-tive acre bog of the
largest grower in Ocean County from a
possible yield of 5000 bushels ''to few
quarts" The Lakewood Times says
"Hellebore is being tried against the
enemy, also copperas, but as yet no treat
ment has been found so satisfactory as
flooding"
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Druggists, Take Notice.

The Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania hav-
ing sustained the District Court Of Allegheny
county, granting to X. +. Sellers a Co. the
exclusive right to the trade mark "Blood
Searcher' registered at Washington, ID.
c., Dec. IL, 1S16), our name will be printed
on all outside wrappers. Any one selling or
offering for sale any 'Blood S, archer,
without bearing our name will be prosecuted
to the full extent OF the law. (The penalty
is 81 900 fine and two years imprisonment.
X. L. SELLERS a. Co.,
Proprietors, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

HAY FEVER. My brother Myron and my
self were both cured Of Catarrh and Hay
Fever last July and August by Ely's Cream
Balm. Up to Dec. %, these troubles have
not returned. ed.-GABRIEL FERRIS, Spencer,
N. Y.
HAY FEVER. | was afflicted for twenty
wears with Hay Fever. ! used Ely's Cream
Balm with favorable results, and can recom-
mend it to an.-RoBERT W. TowNLEY,
lex Mayor Elizabeth, Nj
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
That Great Rake, a ueadless tin.-L l.,
Phi aGelphia T iucs.

III dCtlphlh iutes
"The kind of curiositics that arc offer
ed to dime museum by local venders," ,"
said w. F. Crowley, of Philadelphia, "are
monstrosities. Now you've got to be
careful what you call monstrosity. The
living skeleton hasn't spoken to me for
three years because he was mentioned
in an advertisement as a monstrosity.
Monstrosities are the sheep with legs
growing out of their backs and one-leg-
ged chickens that farmers bring here"
"Do they bring them, then"
Certainly; but what a onc.legged
chicken? Now, the headless chicken is
a great fake ; pun the skin over the head
and sew it there and feed it into the
crop. If it lives week it win for
months and be worth $50. lt's pretty
well played in his part OF the country.
but If | was broke | could take a head
less chicken under my arm and start
across the country and make my living.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
For Pickles.

1t is sald experience ploves that to
cumbers have to be picked as soon as
they are of the proper size, and none
should be allowed to go to seed. If seed
is to be saved, few vines from which no
pickles are to be picked should be re-
, served for tins purpose. A single vine
produces only one or two seed cucum-
bes.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
Wntermelon Syrup.

A se..shernwrter says those who have
nevef eaten y have no idea how delicious
and plcasih clsvored Watermelon syrup
is; it is next to maple syrup and far su-
perior to the best sorghum molasses, hav-
ing none of its strong taste. Press the
juice out of the melons in any way con-
venient; it will be about like maple sap
or sweet cider; then it is to be boiled in
about the same way as maple sap is made
into syrup. Every farmer knows how to
grow them.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

Josiah Davis, No. Midd etewn Ky, writes:
avn now using box Of your HENRYS CAR.
bOLiC sAlVE upon ali ulcer which, for the past
ten days has gwen me great pain. This salve IL
the only remedy have found that has given me
any ease. My ulcer was caused by varic, sc veins
and was pronounced incurable BY my medical
DOCTOR. ] 6nd. however. that HENRYS CAR
B0llC sALvE is enectipg cure.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

Cottonwood lumber is said to be adj
mirably adapted for,the manufacture o
cases for packing dry goods. Millions o.
feet of this species of tree are converted
into boxes every year in Ohio, As il
readily imbibes moisture, and therefor,
swells, it is not Well suited for house
building purposes.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

THE VoLrAIc BELT Co. Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro-Vol-
taic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
for thirty days TO men young or old) who
arc 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.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

Oil of white birch bark dissolved in
alcohol when applied to fabrics, renders
them waterproof and preserves them
from the attacks Of insects, without in
any way seriously imparing the appear
ance or the pliabllity of the material.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

DIR, A. Mayer saws sourness is acceler
ated when milk is heated at As degrees
but retarded if heated for twenty-fopi
hours at So degrees. In the latter case
however, the milk assumes burned
taste. For the preparation of condensed
milk it is recommended to use partially
creamed milk, as it decomposcs less rap
idly,
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

X. Fromme, Esq, prominent druggist of San
Marcos, Texas, writes "'PRiCKLY ASH BITTERs'
have given entire satisfaction 10 all who have
used 1t. During the past Two years have sold
several gross, and the demand Is constantly in
creasing, which shows that this remed comes up
TO all that is claimed for II. An effectual purifier
of the blood, as well as of the entire system Phys
leans in this section very Often recommend it,
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
One of The Elect.

CLEVELAND, OHo.-The Plain Dealer
reports that Hon. Martin A. Forsn, con.
gresham elect from the Cleveland. Ohio
district, has used st. Jacobs Oil in his
family and has always found it safe and
reliable, and it afforded him great relief
TO lame knee.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

Some paper used for covering small
articles of elegance by shop keepers on
the Continent Of Europe, and especially
in the West End Of London, closely re-
sembles satin. Ordinary paper covered
with asbestus powder dved to any des-
irable shade and properly fixed on with
weak gum gives the satin effect.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

farmers wealth depends on the condition of
his stock. When scraggy and feeble they
pecally adapted to distempers, fevers, colds, and
all diseases which destroy animals. Thousands
Did ssaAdby UNCLE SANS CONDITION POW
.ER.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

rr4snong the notable briaaan- in the
world is the S0ed.r Langang, China. Il
crosses an arm of the China Sea. Thi.
structure is some five miles long, and
has not less than 300 arches. Over the
pillar of each arch reclines lion made
out of single block of marble and ye,
p feet long. The roadway of this bridge
is 20 feet wide.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

The bell lately cast at Mare lslanc
Navy-yard fog signal alarm at the Alca
raz Island is said TO be the largest hith-
erto cast on the coast of the Pacific. l.
weighs 1888 pounds. Its note is D. IN,
the tone is not only loud and rich HI
exceedingly pleasing.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

THE BEST POLICY OF INSURANCE AGAINST
ACCIDENTs,-I once heard friend say he
never travelled without it's Perry Davis
Pain Killer. 1t brings speedy relief In al
cases of Sprains and Bruises, and for Bowe
Complaints II Is a most effective remedy.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

are carried off by cons lmpton. The most ire-
quent csns, IA neglected cold, cough, hoarseness
bronchial trouble or asthma, all of whict may be
permanently cured by ElLERTS EXTRACT OF
TAR AND WILD CHERRY. Sold by druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

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 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 Mt the GRAND UNION HOTEL
than at any other first-class hotel in the city.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

Restless, fretinl crying children, are suffering
and need for their relief DIR. WINCHELL' :
TEETHlNG >YRUP, which Is useful not only for
all the disorders of teething infants but cure
coughs, colds, Group, sore throat collie and cram
OF older children, and should be kept in every
house for emergencies. Try 1t. Only IS cents
Sold by all druggists
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

Headache, constipation, liver complaint, bill
iousness are cured by that mild cleansing remedy
which never produces pain, EiLERTs DAY
LIGHT LIVER PILLS, only 25 cents Sold by
druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

CHARLoTTEvILLE, vA.-Mr. G. II. Har-
man, President Of the Peoples Bank, testi-
fies TO the value Of Browns Iron Bitters for
relieving indigestion.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

Worms cause peeyishness, fevers, convulsions
and frequently death. A pleasant, safe and Ger
tain remedy Is DR.. JAQUEs' GERMAN WORM
CAKES. Sold by all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22
CROUCH ON RATS Clears out rats, mice, file.
roaehes. bed hugs. hnta. yermin. ehipmnnks. l5c.

Imagine for a moment The thousands upon
thousands OF bottles Of Carboline, the deodorizsd
petroleum hair renewer. nually sold, aud tho
fact that not a single complaint has been received
nom all these thousands, and you may have come
idea of its good qualities.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

An economical man will keep the leather Of his
harness soft and pliable which preserves It from
sAM's HARNESS OIL. Sold by all Harness
Makers.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

A writer in the Gardeners Monthly as
serts that our common poison ivy is
cultivated in England.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

MARIANNA, FLA.-Dr. Theo. West says:
81 consider Browns Iron Btters the best
tonic that Is sold. -
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

The germs OF disease are neutraized by
Samaritan NerUins. Try it, Sl.5O.
A correspondent. Mr.. $. l.. Morgan, Wal
ken, Mo-, says: "Sdmdritda Nerrins cured
my boy Of fits You can get at Dru gisis.
The Osceola times., 1883-09-22

The Army and Navy Linimcnt takes the sbre-
ness Out Of SPAWN, riBgbone, splint or curb, and
arrests their growth. Cures collie, scratches AMI
other diseases. For particulars see advertisement