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USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

All root crops should be gathered
during dry weather. il possible.
Put no man in charge OF rural
roads. advises Michigan Farmer cor
respondent, 'who does not know the
value of gravel. "
Clothes-pins, highly polished and
painted in any fanciful design and tied
with bow of harmonizing ribbon. are
odd fancics for napkin-holders. Truly
we live in realistic age.
Stable manure should always heat
somewhat before being drawn on the
land. TO destroy weed seed and to place
the elements of plant food in more
available form.-N T. Herald.
In choosing mutton or veal from
the carcass. the quality may be deter
mined from the fat inside the thigh. II
there be plenty Of clear, firm fat there
the meat is good. Chicago Journal.
The fat of chickens is said by a
cake-maker of great experience to be
superior to the finest butter for making
the most delicate cake. II the fat OF
boiled chickens is to be used, cook
them without salt. and there will not
be the slightest flavor of fowl.
The National Lire Stock Journal
tells how to keep maggots out Of
cheese. The recipe is simple one
Make good article. Shippers never
infect cheese properly made and
cared for. Their presence is always the
result of unskilfulness or neglect.
--Mackerel HASH Freshen o salt
mackerel over night and in the morn
ing boil and remove the bones, picking
it into small pieces. Have ready some
fresh mashed potatoes stir fish and po-
tatoes together, seasoning with cream.
butter, salt and pepper, but not too
moist. Boston Globe.
An ounce of nitrate of soda dis
solved in four gallons Of water is said
to be a good stimulant for bulbs. 1t
should be applied twice a week after the
flower spikes show themselves. A pint
Of SCOT, tied up in cloth and immersed
In the same quantity OF water, is also
an excellent and safe stimulant. Boston
Budget.
1t is not generally known that nut
megs are poisonous. but Dr. Palmer
writes to the american Journal Of
Pharmacy detailing the case of lady
who nearly died from eating a nutmeg
and half, and he points out the fact
that the toxic effects of the drug are
described in both the National and
United States Dispensatories.
"A French veterinary surgeon thinks
that we carry the grooming Of horses
to excess, and so make them delicate.
He does not advocate neglect of cleanli-
ness, but he considers too much excita-
ton of the skin makes the horse sus-
ceptible of catching diseases, by de-
stroying the equilibrium which ought to
reign between the functions. Troy
Times.
A very nice breakfast dish is made
from this recipe: Cut some bacon into
small, thin squares, put them into a
saucepan and set over gentle fire that
they may lose some of the fat Place
the dice on warm dish and put a ladle
of melted bacon fat into the saucepan.
Set it on the stove and put in dozen
of the squares of bacon. Tilt the sauce
pan to one side and break an egg in it;
manage this very carefully and the egg
will soon be cooked. 1t should be very
round and the little pieces of bacon will
stick to it. Keep the egg on hot
plate while you cook as many more as
are required.-M Y. Post.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30
Table-Tipping.

Some professors of medicine. in the
University Of Pennsylvania, while con-
ducting experiments looking to the as
certainment of remedies for certain
nervous diseases, have incidentally dis
covered lthe secret of table-tipping.
which has alwas formed highly in
teresting feature of spiritualistic So
ances. Thev have found that when a
person sits with arms extended, the
iinger-tips barely touching the edge Of
a table. the mind being concentrated
upon something wholly irrelevant to
the manipulation. involuntary muscu-
lar tremors are soon noticeable. These
tremors speedily develop into violent
agitations over which the patient,
though entirely sensible. has no con-
troll whatever. Science has always
been the most formidable foe ghosts
have had to encounter. 1t gives them
no rest, but keeps them constantly at
their wits end to devise 'manifesta-
tions" which shall be accepted as oon-
elusive. Current.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30
A METEOROLOGICAL MISTAKE.
Gorgeous Visions Rudely Shattered - II
was Only Glass.

was Only Glass.
Many are the visions of wealth that
dance awhile before the enraptured eyes
OF man and then fade into thin air. If
there be anything to the aspect of which
distance does not lend enchantment, it
is these same golden visions. But it is
only too often that man sees riches
within his grasp only to be again left in
poverty. These sage reflections, and
many others Of no less philosophic and
pessimistic character, crossed the mind
of the Times Democrat reporter who
yesterday beheld $50. 900 of the worlds
wealth vanish in the twinkling of an eve.
1t was early in the morning that the rep
resentative of the fourth estate, on enter.
ing the Government building, was APP
pointed by the genial representative Of
an extensive railroad exhibit, who, with
countenance in which mystery waa
blended with pride, led the way to a
showcase filled with precious gems in
their pristine roughncss. After sundry
locks had been turned a small, blush
pebble was produced and handed over
for examination. Somewhat undecided
as to its character, the recipient ejacu-
lated divers uncommittal ordinations,
but was promptly relieved from his in
certitudc by the statement: THAT, sir,
is q sapphire of nearly thirty carats. In
form and quality it is excellent, and it
may be valued at $50, ,000."
Somewhat impressed, but still pre-.
serving that stolid indifference which
marks the true connoisseur, the scribe
entered upon q careful examination of
the small stone, which was equivalent
to so many reportorial pittances. 1t
was an oblong pebble, rounded as II by
attrition in a rivers bed. Constant
contact with surrounding objects had
whitcned the outside, and but q faint
tinge Of the blue within shone through.
On holding it up to the sun a clear
azure, like the Italian sky sung of by
the poets, was observable. No flaw
was TO be seen; in every respect it ap-
peared "a gem of purest ray serene, J"
and the pride evident in the face of the
exhibitor was easily pardoned by him
who had seen the stone.
But as cloud suddenly dims the blue
sky. so was the beauty of the gem
dimmed by the sudden appearance of
the iconoclastic mincralogist, who, not
content with admiring the color and
size, must needs try il with cold steel.
The owner looked on scornfully. the
reporter incredulously, the surrounding
throng breathlessly, while the knife.
blade scraped on the noble gem. The
visiting mineralogist scraped once, ex-
amined the stone again, dropped 1t sud
denly, remarking in cruel accents:
"Glass," and strode scornfully away.
The sapphire had faded into prosaic
bit of broken bottle, or perhaps relic
of the blue-glass mania that permeated
the country some years ago. At any
rate its value had departed; . paltry
nickle formed a magnificent equivalent
for what had erstwhile been equal to .
fortune. The owner looked blue as his
property, the crowd vanished, and the
click Of the lock as the degraded jewel
was replaced was but hollow mock
ery.-N o. Tines Democrat.
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-Type-writing machines are comm

-Type-wrting machines are coming
INTO general use among business men
WHO have an extensive correspondence.
An amusing incident growing out Of
their use was related to us recently by
a gentleman of this borough. He re-
ceived business letter from man in
a neighboring county, and the reply
was written on typewriter In few
days the correspondent wrote again to
our friend, prefacing his letter with
this: "You needn't go to the expense
of getting the letters printed that you
send me; l can read writing. Wells
boro' .AQitator.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

What is to become Of usp With
the morphine habit making host of
liars; the quinine habit a ghostly band
of nerveless, would-be suicides; the to-
bacco habit giving us a tendency to
cancer and what not; the whisky habit
taking people by crooked ways to early
graves; the money habit filling the
country with avaricious spectators.
thieves and bank robbers; the Office
seeking habit turning honest people
away from honest work to getting an
office, it does seem We are generally In
bad Columbia rs. o. Regis
ter.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30
Is II Really Cons umption /?

Many case supposed to be radical lung
disease is really one of liver complaint and
Indigestion, but, unless that diseased liver
can be restored to healthy action, 1t will so
bring on their speedy decay, and then in
deed we have consumption, which is scrof-
ula of the lungs, in its worst form. Moth
Ing can be more happily calculated to nip
this danger in the bud than is DR.. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery" By druggists.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30
Marriage and Health.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 9th, 1ssa Mr..
Lydia E. Pinkham; "As 10 frequently the
case with mothers who have reared larys
families, I have been great sufferer for
years from complaints incident TO married
life. have tried the skill Of . number Of
physicians, and the virtue of many medic
cines without relief, and % an experiment.
l concluded to try yours. lean assure you
that tho benefits have derived from q
came not because Of any faith had In II,
for l had but slight hope Of any per-
manent good. l am not seeker after mo-
toriety but want to tell you that kovs
been ,conderfally benefited BY pour nsedi.
cine. I am now using my fourth bottle,
and it would take but little argument to
persuade me that my health is fully re-
stored. should like TO widely circulate
the fact Of it's wonderful curative powers."
PHEBA G. RooP.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30
Young Men, Read This.

The voLTAIc BELT Co., OF Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol
rAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 81 days, to men tyoung or old)
fly and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu.
matism, neuralgia ,paraly sis, and many 9th
or diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk In.
Cured, as 80 days trial Is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

times results from neglected or badly
treated piles. BY our improved methods,
without knife, causticor salve, we speedily
and permanently cure the worst pile tu-
mors. Pamphlet, references and terms, two
letter stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association, 6G3 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

Queen Victoria's only surviving
aunt, the Duchess of Cambridge, has
not been outside of st. James Palace
for twenty years.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

PrKE'sTooTHAcHr DRors cure In minute, ,25c.
Glenn's sulphur Soap heals and bcautifes. 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bunions.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

To BREAK up colds, fevers and inBamma.
tory attacks, use DIR. Pierce's Compound
Extract of Smart w eed.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

THOSE COMPLAINING of Sore Throat or
Hoarseuess should use BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs. The effec. is extraordinary.
Singers and speakers use them for clearing
the voice. Sold only in bo1es. 20 cts.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30
For ToniNg up the System, No Superior,
0l,OO a 7oTTLI.
Answer This If You Can.

Is there a person living who ever saw a
case of ague, billousness, nervousness or
neuralgia, or any disease Of the stomach,
liver or kidneys that Hop Bitters will not
cure?
"My mother says Hop Bitters is the only
thing that will keep her from severe attacks
Of paralysis and headache. Ed. Os,eego
Sun
my little sickly, puny baby, was changed
Into great bouncing boy and | was raised
short time. A YOUNG MOTHER.
"No use to worry about any Liver,
Kidney or urinary trouble especially"
Brlght's Disease or Diabetes, as Hop Bit
ters never fails Of cure where cure Is
possible ! !
~ had severe attacks of gravel and Kid
"ney trouble; was unable 10 get any medi-
cine or doctor TO cure me until l used Hop
Bitters They cured me in short time.
T. X Airy.
tH- Unhealthy or inactive Kidneys cause
"gravel, Bnghts disease, rheumatism, and
"a horde Of other serious and fatal diseases,
which can be prevented with Hop Bitters'
II taken In time. -
"Ludington, Mich, Feb. Q, 1879. Ihavs
bou lhop Dttoio iOi iouf years, anu tuoIc
Is no medicine that surpasscs them for biz
ious attacks, kidney complaints and all
diseases Incident to this malarial climate.
II. T. ALEXANDER.
"Monroe, Mich, Sept 25th, 1875. SRs:
l have been taking Hop Bitters for inham-
nation of kidneys and bladder. 1t has
done for Inc what -four physicians failed
ITO do-cured me. The effect of the Blttcrs
seemed like magic TO me-" w. L. CARTER
GENTs-Your Hop Bitters have been OF great
value TO me. was laid up with typhoid foyer
for over two monthe. and could get no relief
until l tired your Hop Ditters. To those suf
fering from debility, or any one In feoblo
health. ] cordially recommend thom. }. G.
SroRTzEi., 63s Fulton st., Chicago, Ill
-"Paralytic, nervous, tremulous ed
ladies are made perfectly quiet and sprfght-
ly by using Hop Bltters.
~ None genuine without bunch Of green
Hops on the white label shun all the vile, pois-
onous stun with Hop Hops I'm their namo.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

MAKING crazy quilts is the proper worh
for bedlamites Chicago Sun.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

sultng In blood poison. After nine months of DOCTOR
Ing with all the remedies to- be found In horse bookH
as mans body, and had on II over forty running
sores A. last ithouEht Of swifrs SPECIFIC. uss9
disease disappeared. There have been no slgns Of
January jan usry g. s,ds is;. h. llA'Ss' Aasa"a' "a
TME SWIFT sPEc.rIc Co.. Drawer 3 Atlanta, Ca. q
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

-Paramount ambition Is strong
Samson leaning against the pillars OF
the som.-Aas BtSf (Ark) Os&
nssrcjak
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

THE more noise dog makes, the less 10
his bite to be feared. The contrary Is the
rule with the mosquito.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

ELSIE (seeing for the first time calf
''Oh mamma! These must be the little
cows that give condensed milk pm Y
Independent.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

THE curse Of cane-carrying II under
the arm at right angles with the BODY
Boston Transcript.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30
THE MARKETS.

Book Free: on the Liver, its Diseases and
Cure. DIR. Sanford. 2al broadway, New York.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

THERE is too much talk In the world for
one language. 1t would wear the language
out-N. o. Picdyunc.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

AUDITOR LEDLIE, Pere & Marquette
Railroad, says Red Star Cough Cure is safe
and sure,
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

" afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompscns Eye Water. Druggists sell It. &c.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

WHEN . mans mind RECEIVERS from Q
state of confusion, he doesn't necessarily
die, but he ends his daze.-Peck's Sun.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

TIE Cincinnati Enquirer has informa.
tion that Canada would like to swap Q
large assortment Of Riel Indians for wood.
On ones.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

A GREAT many men get their fingers
burned with base ball matches
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

ladies are made perfectiy quiet and spr1ght-
ly by using Hop Blttors.
~ None genuine without bunch Of green
Hops on the white label shun all the vile, ,pois-
onous stun with Hop or" Hops''in their namc.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-30

HAS it struck you that our esteemed
townspeople stare more than usual to-
dayP" asked Harry, as he Joined his
sister in the church-porch. what is
amiss in my appearance"
you are trife better-looking than
YOU are even on weekdays, Sir Vanity"
reioined Amy, with fond glance. ut
is | who am the subject of remark, l
think. have not felt like myself since
Wednesday morning"
Daisy Dorr, walking some PAGES in
advance, heard the last sentence and
the slight quaver in the tone. She
caught, too. the beginning Of the reply.
Don't be goose, Amyl Such things
will happen in the best regulated fami-
lies"
Even detectives cunning lettering
could not detain the eavesdropper with
in hearing of the rest Of the speech.
"I am not unfceling, pet l wish, with
Ali nv heart, that Fanny lived a thou
sand miles nearer. Butwhen you mar
ry A fellow from the other side OF the
globe. IL will be worse trial to me than
this is to YOU"
By another Sunday, friendly faces
were fewer and more grave; curious
olauces bolder. The moral atmosphere
was surcharged with suspicion and dis
like. Two married ladies, said emphat-
ically. "Good-morning, A,ny" without
noticing her escort Four single ones
bowed very slightly to sister and
brother.
There's something wrong some
where!" the young people agreed to
one another. Amy added. Il have
been unplessaatly conscious OF sehsnss
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More Marines Ordered to the
Tsthmus.

Washington, April G.-The Secretary
of the Navy has ordered $50 marines
and 100 blue jackets to sail to-day on
the Acapulco from New York to Aspin-
wall. When these men arrive ut their
destination the United States will have
a force Of about 1900 men and 100 off
GERS on the Isthmus.
The marines are armed with Spring
field rifles and the sailors with IIotch-
kiss rifles. Four Gatling guns and two
three inch rifles with 100000 rounds Of
ammunition will be sent with the men
leaving New York. The entire force is
to be under command OF Admiral
Jouett, who is expected to arrive at
Aspinwall with the Tennessee WedneS-
day.
Capt. B. II. McCalla and Lieut.. I. b.
Mason, who left Washington for New
York Friday last, have been orderedsto
proceed to Aspinwall. Capt. McCalla
will be III command of the supplemental
~ force of marines, subject to the or
ders of Admiral Jouett. Lieut. Mason
will be in command of the artillery.
With the arrival of the Tennessee at
Aspinwall the feet will consist OF five
vessels, including the Tennessee-the
flagship of the North Atlantic Station,
with twenty-five guns; the 1antlc,
with four guns the Galena, with eight
guns the Swatara, with eight guns
and the Alliance, with six guns.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION.

M WTHEREAS, petition has been address
wv ed to me, by citizens and legal voters
Of Township number nine t9), South Range
two ~ West, in the parish of st. Landry,
asking that the sixteenth u6) Section fschooi
laudsl of said Township and Range be sold
according to law.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
Sd said Township, that an election shall be ield
before Savinien Cart, Justice of the Peace on
Wednesday the 18th day of May 1885, at the
residence of Jack Wilson, d resident of said
Township, for the purpose of taking the sense
oil the inhabitants of said Township as
to whether the said sixteenth Section
above referred to shall be sold, or not, in pur.
suance with the laws providing therefor.
The polls shall be open from eight o'clock
a. III. until four o'clock p. III.
WA. ROBERTSON.
April Ii, 1885. Parish Treasurer
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The French Republic has had TWEEN
tr.one cabinets during the fifteen years
Of it's existence. The Ferry ministry
has lasted d little over two years, which,
as things go over there, is q long life
for Il French ministry. The usual term
Of existence ranges from ten days to a
gear. IF the French don't ike a minis
try they are not slow il voting it out OF
power and they will probably keep
ON trying one ministry after another ia
rapid succession without finding any
whose course will secure ii q very long
Iease Of life.
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NoTICE.-U.S S. Land Office, New Orleans,
Nv La, April 3, 1885.-Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has filed no.
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or Clerl of Court at Ope-
lousas. La, on the 25th Of May, 1885, viz. !:
Edgar Fux, who made Homestead Entry No.
TS.SR2E E, Of St. Landry parish.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Zepherin Daigle, Oscar
Fix, Fernez Daige, Ernest Daigle, all of St.
Landry parish, Louisiana,
C. B. DARRALL,
April H. 1885. st Register.
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r AIex. Rocclli.

A graduate Of the University of Rome,
Italy, also of Laval University Canada,
the Five Universities of Central Amenl-
ca having passed before Bellevue Col
leae. New York and the Medical Faenl7
TT If New Orleans, Announces his arri-
yal in Washington He offers his ser
vices to tile citizens Of the place, az
Physician and Surgeon, and also to res
idenfs of the surrounding country He
deyotes himself especially to female
complaints. At present he can be found
at the residence Of Mr.. Dan Quinn.
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Free to Farmers!

Tile National Agicuitaaist,-An American
Farmers Journal, will be sent free for one
year to every farmer who sends us ut once
the names of ten farmers, aud II two-cent
stamps for postage, &c. 1t is the best farm
and home paper in the United States, aud this
offer is made only to secure names to whom
we can send specimen copies, as we know
every intelligent farner, who once sees the
National Agriculturist, will subscribe for it.
Regular price, $l.00 per annuni. Send to-day
and secure this offer. Address,
NATIONAL AGRICULTURIsT.
Nunda, n. Y.
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Mrs. Della Garrigues, nee Webb, reiiet
of the late Judge A. Garrigues, depart
ed this life at lis o'clock a. M. on
Thursday last, aged 72 years, 4 months,
and 8 days, The deceased had been an
invalid for the past twenty years, and
during that long period had suffered,
at intervals, great bodily pain, which
she ever bore with christian tortitnde
and resignation. She was conscious to
the last supreme moment and passed
away as calmly IA an infant going 10
sleep. Death had no terrors for her,
and life no attractions to hold her long
or on earth, except the great love she
had for her children whom she loved
with an affection bordering on idolatry.
Only FIVE short weeks have elapsed
since Judge Garrignes passed away,
and since that sad period it was
plain to be seen his invalid wife,
who had always listened for his fami
liar football, his loving, kindly greeting
which daily asked "Ma, is there any
thing you want to-day ? How do you
feel to-day ~ would soon follow her
aged aud devoted companion to the
land Of rest. Unmurmuring, cheerful,
and with o kindly word for the many
friends who daily visited her, she be
came weaker aud weaker until the
lamp of life went ont as if from the
breath of zephyr.
The virtues of this estimable, chris
tian lady are too we'll known for full
recital in this brief and incomplete tri
butte. Her three-score years and ten
made up life marked by every attri
butte which enobles the human heart Or
shows the pure divinity of the human
soul. In the family circle, she was a
model wife and paragon mother; in
society she was the embodiment Of hos
pitality, a firm friend, and a pleasant
acquaintance and as n christian woman
| she fully illustrated the import Of the
crowning religious graces of faith, hope,
and charity. Her friends were immune
rable, aud her enemies, not one. In
her last few week on earth, since the
'told home' was broken up, she has
been with her daughter, Mrs. G. B.
Andrus, whose filial love and devoted
attention anticipated every want ana
desire of the beloved mother Besides,
her other children have been constant
| ly with her, cheering her last moments
by their warm and idolizing affection,
and many friends called daily to see
her. She lived to a ripe old age, ful-
filled christian destiny, and enjoys
the happy rest and reward of the just
and faithful A large conconrse Of
| friends followed her remains to their
last resting place yesterday at 3 p. M