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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-24
Legislative Notice.

AUGUSTA, January 81, 1885.
A HEARING i'll be had before the Judiciary
IN Committee at their Committee Ro m Janua.
ry 29h, 1885. at 12 p m on bill relative to the
employment of labor.
c. LITTLEFIELD Secretary.
Augusta, Jan. 2lst 1885. Com on ,Jud
JANIS sntjan29
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-24

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Augusta, Jan. 5 1885.
NOTICE is hereby given that the time for the re-
IN cepton of petitions for priva:e AID special leg
islation has been limited by the Legislature to Jan
uary 81, next.
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN.
janl l6sn2W Clerk of House.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-24

The leading cent Cigar of New Eng
land. Ask your dealer for this brand
g. W. SfMONION & co., Agents, 444 to
AS Fore st.
nnauI9 antf
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-24

The State pension agency since its inaugurs-
tion in 1866 has furuished out to soldiers and
soldiers families sum amounting to $780,
600. In the year 1884 0,056 40 were dis
bursed by the agency.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-24

Mrs. Emerson, the wife of Frank Emerson
OF 6 trland, had very narrow escape from
dea'h, writes correspondent of the Maine
Farmer. On Jan. 18th her mother came to
spend the day with her, and she being insane,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-24

PARIS, Jan. pa battle has occurred in
Uamb0dia in which rebel band was dispersed
by the French, 20 insurgents were killed and
the baggage of the band captured. Troops are
in pursuit of the leader who escaped.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-24

Goals Goals Per cent
Played. Won. Lost. Won. Lost Won.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

"Spcaking of productive sol" "
said the man from Dakota, "the
half has never been told. a few
years ago my wife said: "Why
Bijah! | believe you've took to
grown again" | measured my
self, an hope Grabril'll miss me at
the final round up if | hadn't grown
six inches in two week. | couldn't
account for it for some time, till at
last tumbled to the fact that thar
war holes in my boots, and the m
fernal soil got in there an done its
work. Did you see that boy that
was with me on the street this morn
ing? Looks like he war about cigh-
teen years old. Wal, about six
months ago my wife sot our six
mouth-old kid down in the plowed
ground to play, and gents, I'll be
Billy be doggone if o.. But you
wouldn't believe that if | told it.
Yes, 1t Is a wonderful country, gents
l could sit here for year relating
actual facts, but must rush out
and 90 some trading, Goodbye.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

single stroke as 60 contend that the
President should at once turn the
Republicans out and replace them
by Democrats.
The "committee on economy"
which is in9uiring into the methods
of business in the Treasury Depart
ment will be engaged for some
weeks, perhaps months, before they
are ready to report. "Thus far we
have simply scratched around in a
few of the bureaus" said one of the
committee to-day, "and as it is our
intention to go right into everything,
we cannot rush things through in a
hurry"
With the entrance of a new -Ad-
there was naturally
considerable interest felt in society
circles as to the ladies' of the Cabl-
net and their characteristics. From
all accounts the impressions formed
by contact with Miss Cleveland and
the ladies who will, for the next
tour years, be prominent factors in
the social world, are of the most
description. Some Of the
ladies of society here paid particular
to noting the effects of the
element and the verdict was that
society was in safe hands and no
disagreeable friction would occur.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
w-Advertieers BY the yearwil herostrIcted

Advertisers by the year will hercstrlcted
20 their legitimate business
v-Yearly advertisements may be changed or
reset four times during the year free OF charge.
s.y-Parties contracting for yearly advertise
,,cnts and disseminating from any cause, Will be
charged snort time rates, as per time inserted.
SEE RATES.
rsy Foreign advertisements, sent through
Advertising Agencies, must be paid for In af-
vance. or n deposit made with some one whom
we may designate.
ssy- Marriages and deaths. not exceeding ten
lines will be published NJ news, Tree Of charge,
hut obituaries, tributes of respect. funeral nptl-
ees and invitations charged as advertisements.
s.g-Ali personal matter, letters or communi-
cations setting forth Individual schemes or IN
terests to be promoted, emanating from party
or parties, organizations or societies. VIII DC
charged for as other advertisements
s~y~In all Legitimate demands OF the demo-
cratic or Conservative party, or Of the great M
.terests of the general public upon oiir columns,
.he TIMES will not lail Of i's duty
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
tx 1867. Mayor Bcb Thomas OF

IN 1867, Mayor Beb Thomas of
Dyersburg, Tenn, was in the jewel
nv business in that city. A thief
broke into his store one night and
stole twenty-five or thirty watches
and other jewelry belonging partly
to him and partly to customers who
had left them to be repaired, The
value of the goods stolen was about
81. 900, which fell entirely on Mayor
Thomas, who was compelled to pay
in cash for those he did not own.
The thief had never been cangbt
and Mr.. Thomas had given up the
Thought of capturing him, when
about month ago, lac received a
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
THE SURRENDER,

The following poem was handed
IN last week, but too late for publ
cation, at time when the great
American hero was momentarily ex-
pectcd to surrender to the last foe
death. In this connection, we
are happy to state that Gen. Grant
has So far recovered as to be able to
take a little outdoor exercise, and
indications are favorable to a final
restoration to health:
am not afraid to die, to meet that foe,
have been grateful to the land
That gave me BIRTH and nurttrcd me.
Have served her well, with heart and head
aud hand
know there Is u God aud a hereafter
have not learned it from the crceds of men,
Aud am silent MS the voice that taught me,
That sent me here and calls me hence again.
The men fought have lived to see the sorrow.
That broken VOWS and trai,orous blows
may deal.
And coming through the night into this
morrow,
Are bravely striving for our country's
veal
our bonds are Tree, there's nothing more to
strive for,
That can lead in, as led before;
wan to die and meet the spirit comrades,
Kindly beckonlng iIom the other shore
And sitting here in pain by the river,
And viewing life DER with human ken,
can say truly as once angels shouted:
Peace, peace ON earth good will toward men
osocola, Ark, April 18th 1885
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

Mrs. SrEIyEEIDE, the runaway
wife of the Memphis Doctor, in
company with her paramour--.he
Doctors negro coachman-are living
in Chicago boarding house kept by
colorcd people, The Doctor is on
the trail.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

by mutual agreement the different dcnomna
tions viii hold divine services IN the Union
church as follows:
METHODIST Rev. NJ, Mariz, tlrst and
fourth sabbalhs ofeacii month, al Droeola
Second sabbath at Ill Bayou and hlmoL
Third sabbath at sandy Bayou and Carson
Lake.
BAPrIsr-Rcv. W. II Barksdale, VI Memphis,
second Sabbath In each mouth
PRKsBYrEnIAs-B Mr.. Cochran, OF Mem
pins. foni H. sunday in each month.
a. NJ. L Church-sorlices, fret Sunday IN
each month Rev W. \. Lewis, Pastor.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
Official Directory.

COUNTY OFFICERS:
County and Probate JUDGE Eevcl
circuit and County CLERK k--iIugh X McN Neigb.
shet in and Collector W. u. liaskins.
county Examiner Leon Ruussan.
County TTeasur flames l.iatpn
County surveyor Thomas II. Mg'gfafe
County Cororcr u. NJ. Lawrence.
County e ssessor X. Riggans
MONROE TOWNSHIP.
Justices of the Pcace-A, j. Lynch, NJ, G.,
Tandy
Constsblc--John Eddie
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Mayor-Alex Goodrich.
Rccorder-L. Ronssan.
Aldermen--J W Price Jas. Nj. Hamilton,
u II Bacchus, Il. A. Gar.ick, W ID Jones
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

Mas. MARy ISABELLA, wife of
=. w. Moss, editor of the Paragould
Press, died on the l4th day Of April.
The TINES extepds words of con
dolence and sympathy to brother
Moss in this his hour of grief.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

The recent vote in Hot Springs
on the question of "License" or "No
License" resulted IN favor of the
former. Nine saloon men applied
for and were granted license on the
following day.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

THE Memphis races are attract
ing a great deal of interest, and are
attended by large concourse of
people daily. The entries are from
the best stables from all over the
country.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

THE annual Kansas cyclones have
commenced their work. The little
town of Sterling was struck on the
DIST, and a number of buildings
were wrecked. No lives lost.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

TIE English and Russian seem
to be getting mad sure enough, and
to-day's mail will no doubt bring us
news of the opening of hostilities.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

The base ball season is fairly
opened, and the lovers of the sport
are anticipating rare sport as well
as a rich harvest.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

NEXT Tuesday is "Arkansas
Day" at the Exposition, and from
all indications the State will be well
represented.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
I-- a --=

Hin \ Lockcrl's Tr1n rohlc Syrup makes
Iich red hesithv blood Healthy biapd mfkcs
healthy men aud Women For this raascn the
Iron Tonic syrup is lhe best for veak delicate
females Tney all say aftyr they inko tia
while 81 feel like a bran new poisOn.' Also
use The tor ic LOT loss OF appetite, indigestion.
general debility and a. blood purifier 81 a
hoUle at 4 4 MATHEWS.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
THE 0SCE0LA TIMES.
LEON ROUSSAN,
editor and Proprietor

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, I'm sdyanoeD
For a Term of one year. %
SiA Months. ..... ....... 10
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
Masonic.

The stated communications Of Os'cola Lodge
No. "a, A. u A \. NJ. will be- held the Moh-
days on or next before each full moon. The
members are ordered 10 attend promptly.
All Ma Ter Masons in good standing are
cordially invited to attend
By order of PETER BRICkEY, W. NJ. q,
HUGH x. MCNEIGn Secretary
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Notices under this head giving name. oceupa-
non, business or profession, and location will
be charged 81 per anpum.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

letter from point IN Arkansas, IN
which it was stated if he went to a
certain town in that state he would
find the man who took his goods,
and he would pay him for them with
accrued interest.
Mr.. Thomas did not put much
faith in the letter, but last week, not
being very busy, he went to Arkan-
sas, and at the place indicated
found the man. He understood the
object of Mr.. Thomas's visit, and
gave him a check for the whole
amount, principal and interest,
amounting to 1900. lie told Mr..
Thomas he had prospered in busi-
ness, and the memory Of his sin hung
over him, when he decided to make
restitution as far as possible. Mr..
Thomas has a kind regard for the
man and will not tell his name.
Tue Maxwell Preller murder
case, of st. Louis, continues to be a
prolific source of newspaper material,
talk and speculation. From investi-
cation into his past history, it turns
out that Maxwell has always been
regarded as crank by those who
knew HIM best. Like most all
cranks, he has been addicted to
riding hobbies. His claim to being
a descendant of the nobility of Eng
land; his belonging to every i'm
portant secret organization; and his
acquaintance and familiar social
intimacy with all persons of note
and prominence, are some of his
weaknesses, and of which he de-
lights to boast.
The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
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FOR TRANSIENT AND LEGAL NOTICES
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LEGAL NOTICES.
One dollar per square OF one inch running
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suDseq aent insertion.
CARDS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27
REGARDING PRIZE-FIGHTS.

The Mayor has said that he is not in
favor of prize-tghting in any form, and
that he had stopped all such exhibitions
in Market Hall, and would do so in any
part of the city where his jurisdiction
reached. We say, good! Mr.. Mayor, it
is an evil that is fast gaining a foothold
here, despite the fact that many of our
more peaceable and law-abiding citizens
disapprove of it. Perhaps some of our
contemporaries see the fallacy of the
steps they took in aiding the defeat of
the bill that was up before the legislature
last winter, relating to this very subject.
The growing evils of the city are of
such a nature, as requires all good citi-
zens, without regard to race or nation
atty, to seriously consider this question;
it is an undeniable fact that the God of
Mammon has taken hold of the masses,
to such an extent, that they have lost
sight Of all else; but the warming has
come, and it is for you, as men having
respect for your homes and families, to
awaken to the situation, and it is hoped
that the Mayors efforts in this direction
will be supported by all, without regard
to party.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27
To the People.

The question Of the icentious DISPOSE
ton of the colored race in this city, has
been preached to the authorities. The
reason given for allowing tito be carried
on to such an unreasonable extent, was.
that it was but recently that they had
the privilege of doing and acting as they
felt inclined. Now how in the name of
humanity do you expect a people, who
have always been under a restraint, and
who were forced, generally speaking, to
submit to the vile passions ofan inhuman
master, who taught them BY. their vile.
treatment, to create a desire to do wrong
rather than right, morally, to ever do
anything or become. any bodyso long as
you encourage the immoral actions of
the race, and sit silent and smile at the
vile nature of their actions, in open de-
fiance of the law. Now we speak for the
better thinking portion of our people
and demand that the laws governing
this city, as to its morals, be as stringent
lyenforced upon the colored man and
woman, as the white man and woman;
that those who are doing what they
know to be in violation Of law, be forced
to come within it's pale or leave town.
Let the authorities show disposition to
purify the race, and they will have the
sanction of all good citizens and the
blessings ofthe race upon their actions;
but let them sit in silence and allow this
thing to continue longer, and they will
find that, instead of st. Paul becoming
in deed and act, the Queen City of the
Northwest it will become the hell hole
of America, and d eent and respectable
people, Of both races, will shun it the:
same as fit was q viper Of deadly poison,
or an epidemic of. the worst nature. p p )
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27
Convict Labor.

The associated Press dispatches of
June goth gives a very thrilling account
of the atrocities committed upon de-
fenseless colored convicts, in South Car
DINA. These repeated occurances show
how fondly we are cared for by our
southern friends. While it is true these
outrages age not committed by the true
hearted southerner, yet it is within his
knowledge for no efforts seem to be made
by those in power to remedy the evil.
The heart of every man and woman
either North or South, who has
any sympathy for humanity, ought to
revolt against such action, and the
masses should lister themselves and see
to it, that even though a man be COM
mitted to a prison for crime he should
be treated as human being, and not as
brute. The prison bosses of to-day
are the same cruel Overseers of slavery,
who stands more in need of the lash
and shot gun than those whom they in
tlict it upon. 1t is hoped that the press
throughout the country will take up the
question of convict labor and agitate
it to such an extent that the Legislatures
in those states where it is carried on will
be compelled to repeal the law grant
ing it and give to the convict such pro-
lection as human being though Grim
inal deserves.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27
A Change.

AS we are advancing in intelligence,
their seems to be a premeditated desire
on the part of our so called friends to
hamper our progress, for although there
was an institution of learning establish
ed by an act of Congress for the bene-
tit OF the Negro race it seems to be about
to pass to other hands. When it started
it had full corps of colored teachers
transferred from Oberlin College, and
after the first senior class of the college
Department graduated, some or of
them were given positions as teachers,
and subsequent classes graduated from
their charge with credit, so it was in all
the several departments, but we were
progressing too fast for our dough faced
friends in charge of the institution and
as fast as change could be made after
Gen. O. O. Howard was removed from
the head Of the University, Howard
University which started with 400
scholars enrolled, began to dwindle
down to what it is to-day, and now
instead of learned, and capable colored
men imparting knowledge and enlight-
eminent to their more ignorant brothers
and sisters-white men who have no
interest in the race other than the dol
lar, that they are enabled to make out
of them, are put in thepositions Of pro-
fessors in the several departments, we
speak particularly of the recent cleo
ton of the professor of Greek. Now
if they propose to continue Howard
University as school of learning for
the colored race give us capable intel
ligent, honest, and earnest colored men
to control the affairs and infuse the
knowledge to be gained by attending
there, and you will find that it's mem
beers will be increased, the interest in
the institution revived, and the colored
people will gladly herald the day when
they can proudly point to one of the
greatest institutions of learning, that
America can afford under the control Of
the intelligence and cultivation of the
race.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27

Let the question of what kind oftreat-
ment colored men are to receive, when
carrying on business in this city in re-
spectful way be settled now. If the
council proposes to order the issuing of
special and discriminating licenses to our
business men, let them tell us so. But
If they propose to make us pay the same
as they do other nationalities doing the
same kind' of business, then we don't
want their officers instructed to tell us
to move from any locality, simply because
we are colored men, when white men
doing the same kind of business are not
disturbed. Gentlemen it is no use try
ing to stop us, you may try to hamper
us and throw all kinds of obstacles in
our way, but we will come to the front
in some way, just the same as running
river will work it's way around any OBJ
struction that may be in the way of it's
proper course. Let the authorities in
quire into this matter.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27
EQUAL RIGHTS.

Now is the time for the colored citi-
zens Of this city and state to test the
Civil Rights Law, and see what virtue
there is in it, A colored gentleman and a
friend walked into Donnelly's saloon on
Wabashaw Street on Thursday evening
and called for refreshments which was
refused them, now if ignorant contem-
ptible saloon keepers are to be allowed
to insult respectable colored men simply
because they wish to purchase of them
the same asany other person, we would
respectfully ask the law makers of this
state to erase the farce from the statute
books, and herald the news that Mime
sofa, once the home of the free and
brave, is now the sheltering abode ofthe
weakened nabob. Give us full and
fair test of this law, Mr.. Egan, and let
us see how much of it was meant, when
it was placed upon the statutes.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27
A CORRECTION.
MIR. EDITOR:
to party.

Mr.. EDITOR;
In your last issue, under the captious
heading of GLOW they treat Minister'S"
appeared an article rejecting in dis
paraging manner upon Pilgrim Church.
While it may be true that in a great
many things there could be much i'm
provement made in our church, in this
instance we must state that you certainly
have been mis-informed as to the facts.
The brother whom it is alleged was
treated so unChristian like, was invited
by prominent sister of our church to
partake of the hospitality Of her house,
until the evening service. "Render unto
Caesar his DUE"
John H. Hickman.
St. Paul, MIMI, June %, 1885.
We cheerfully give space to the above
correction, and express our pleasure
in so doing, for we had always thought
and believed the members of Pilgrim
Church to be a set of truly hospitable
people, and when the news came to us
we could not refrain from making the
remarks published in our last issue,
which am glad were not correct.-Ed.
Another one of our promising young
men has fallen victim to the Dem
ocratic AK. j. D. Kennedy Supt. of ware
houses at the Port of New Orleans, has
been identified with the politics of the
state of Louisiana for some years and
has been the means of establishing the
fact that the young men of our race must
be allowed to come to the front, and we
hope the future has in store for him
something rich. It is hoped that the
young men Of the state will so bind
themselves together, that their effort
will be felt and their demands needed
in all the coming contests of the Lone
Star state.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-27
A Step Forward.

In another place you will find men
toned, a notice calling upon the young
gentlemen and ladies of the race to meet
and form literary society. Now this
is what is so much needed here in our
midst; here we are, enjoying the best
educational facilities that any state
affords for the enlightenment of it's peo-
pie, and we have been, and are remain
ing idle, doing nothing by which we may
advance ina literary way. Much inform
alton can be derived from such an
intercourse, and it is to be hoped that
every young man and woman who has
the advancement of the race at heart,
will attend this meeting and organize
society, the effect of which will be seen
and felt in this community. Let every
body turn out and encourage the pro-
motors Of this enterprise.