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The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
LUsTROUS FABRICS.
Revival Of Dress stuRs Which We're Fash.
ionabie Two Decades Ago.

Revival OF Drese stun winch Wero Faah.
ionabie Two Decades Ago.
Several of the materials used in new
ly imported French dresses are revivals
of fabrics that were in vogue fifteen or
twenty years ago; among these are the
silk-faced serges, the lustrous mohairs,
French poplins, and the Algerienne
stripes of gay colors, or in self-color
across wool stuffs that may be either as
heavy as cloth or else as light as gren-
adine or yelling. The silk serges have
all the wool at the back, serving as o
substantial foundation for the glossy
silk twills which cover the surface Of
the right side. These now come in both
plain and figured fabrics, and the two
stufis may be combined in one costume,
to which some velvet is added for trim
ming. Thus in the new gray-blue silk
serge the plain fabric is used for tho
plated skirt, and three rows of inch
wide blue velvet ribbon are passed
around 1t as border. The basque has
figures Of linked blue rings woven all
through it, and this serves also for tho
sash-like drapery. The officers collar,
square plastron. and the cuffs are of
dark blue velvet The lustrous mohairs
are shown in ecru, brown, silver gray,
and stone blue shades, and are made
up in combinations with tsffeta silks or
with velvet, which is usually of con-
trasting color; for instance, stone-col-
ored mohair has bias folds of dark red
taffets silks up the left side Of the lower
skirt; wide revcrs Of this silk is on the
long apron of the overskirt, and o
plated vest in the basque. Similar
dresses are shown with ecru mohair
with brown silk, and Of pearl gray with
dark-green tafeta. The silver gray
mohairs are considered especially
stylish, and arc made over lower skirts
Of plated white wool. with . vest Of this
wool. and the trimming is ganoon Of
silver threads on q white braid founda-
ton, and large filigree silver buttons.
These mohair and serge dresses arc
made up without wraps, and are TO Be
worn in the street with small jackets a
serge, cloth or cordurcy.-Harrrs
Bdzdr.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
CliM BERS.
Hardy Plants for Covering Walls, Fences
and Buildings.

and Buildings.
20, rare old planr is the ivy green"
The king of all the climbers. In its
native English home it hides castles,
churches and ruined walls with GOV.
ering Of perpetual green. Unfortunate
ly, it will not endure severe winters,
especially when exposed on walls. II
allowed to trail on the ground in To-
cation somewhat sheltered from the
wind and sun, and given a slight pro
lection of leaves, l think it would stand
any amount of freezing. II possible,
have an ivied wall; if not, an ivied bank
or terrace; both are poems to the eye,
and invaluable treasures in times ol
house decorating. The three best va
rieties are the Irish, heders, can9riensis,
a rapid grower with large foliage; II.
ragneriana, II helix. with small foliage
and of tantalizingly slow growth.
For covering brick and stone walls
with masses of green and vigorous
ampelopsis quinquefolia, American ivy.
or five-fingcrs, ranks next to the true
ivy. In regions where this vine grows
wild, Transforming dead stubs and trees
into columns of living green, changing
again before the frosts into a crimson
glory, it is passed scornfully by, and
not unfrequently confounded with the
poison ives. Rhus toxicodendron and
r. radicous are likewise condemned.
But city dwellers appreciate its real
worth, purchase 1t at fifty cents per
root, and plant it generously.
A Japanese cousin OF this vine,
ampclopsis vcitchii. is pronounced by
Mr.. Wick to be the finest perfectly hard
wall plant known. 1t is more delicate
than the American ivy, the leaves are
nearly heart shaped, and are dark
blueish green, with peculiar metallic
luster. Like the other, the foliage as
sumes brilliant tints in autumn.
Another desirable nstive wall climber
is the bignonia, or trumpet creeper,
with green, glossy foliage, and scarlet.
trumpet shaped flowers in August.
None of these vines need training, Is
they throw out rootlets from their
stems, by which they attach themselves
to brick or stone.
OF other strong growing climb n
the wistarias are the best. w. sinensis,
or Chinese wistaria, will grow twenty
feet in a single season when well
established. 1t presents magnificent
appearance when in full bloom, with
its thousands of pendulous racemes q
purple blossoms. There is white
variety of the same. but not SO strong
a grower. There is native species
less vigorous and Towering later.
Several interesting species have been
introduced from Japan. among which
is double variety, and another, W.
fortuni, with racemes Of light purple
flowers two feet long. National Re.
publican.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
GENERAL GORDON.
How the Dead Hero Lived. and Wha
Were Ills Personal Habits.

Were His Personal Habits.
General Gordon's habit of life was
simple in the extreme. He mixed little
in society. and dinner parties he es-
pecially abhorred. II friend invited
him to dine, he would remark that he
had dinner at home, and that his
would-be host had better invite some
body who had none. 1t is no secret,
however. that Gordon's meals were
very often anything but appetizing. A
story is told of a friend Of his who
found him sitting down to stale loaf
and a pot of tea. On remark being
made as to the dryness OF the bread,
Gordon crammed it into a slop basin
and poured all the tea over it with the
remark that it would soon be ready 10
eat, and that in half an hour it
would not matter what he had eaten.
Gordon's principal delight consisted in
the rescue of street Arabs and other
equally neglected children, scores Of
whom he literally picked out Of the
gutter" and placed in the way of earn
ing an honest living. HIS care for these
ads was unceasing. He would take
them to his house. cleanse them, clothe
them, and perhaps keep them for weeks
until suitable situation could be found
for them. Curiously enough, he had
an objection to sending these boys into
the army, and much preferred their
gong to sea. In the great majority OF
cases, indeed. he paid premiums for
their apprenticeship to merchant ves-
sells or fishing-smacks, and arranged
such terms as Insured their being able
to gain q livelihood ut an early age
~ Y. Post.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
LITTLE DAN.

I'm lovely home In - little boy OF thre,
Scars was found asleep, with his arms around
yhe necks of his father and mother, who hat
both died OF the yellow fever, during thu
soourgc OF ls7Vl
where the skies OF summer bending
Der the homes In sunny CLINE,
All the charms of nature lending
Melody to summer rhyme;
There, mid vines of beauty dressing
Bowers of light and love and Joy,
Lived and loved. I'm loves caressinR.
Little Dan, the Southt IN boy.
Shadows fall where sunlight fingers,
And the fitful fever king
Chained the lives with Icy fingers
That to happy childhood cling;
Sealed the lips Of mother-blessing,
Stlled the heart OF father-care,
Twined his arms in mute carcssing.
Little Dan was sleeping there.
Eyes unused to kindly weeping
Turned aside tear 10 hide,
As the orphaned boy lay sleeping
BY the dear, dead mother side
Hands grew gentle as they bore him,
But he wakened with cry
~Mamina, papa, have you left me2
Mamma mamma, did you die2"
Swift the news on wires was flying
From the Southland stricken soro,
And the heavy air was signing
With the plaintivc tale 1t bore.
Then twas a woman's heart that an
swercd
Where the Northern rivers ran:
81 will be a mother to him,
will care for little Dan"
Esther 4. Housh. in WOmdn's Md0azfnA
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

-Greensborough has certainyoung
gentleman who, has lately been en-.
chained in the silken letters of Cupid.
and thoughts of the fair enchantress
constantly fill his mind. He has a
special book in which, during the week,
he notes down the thoughts which oc-
cur to him about his lady love. When
Sunday comes hevists her, armed with
the notebook, and proceeds 10 read
therefrom the most tender expressions
which have occurred to him from time
to time. This can really be called
counting by note.-Saranndh (Ga.
keUs
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

produce and commission merchapta.
didn't want any apples I speedily
learned.
"Just bought shipload from Al.
bany," said he, as carelessly as il ship
loads OF apples were as common a pur-
chase as ten cents worth of tape. And
l drove on, beginning TO feel in.
finitesimally small.
Mir. Lovejoy could give me a dollar q
barrel "Apples wasn't worth no more
at this season of the yearr' And /
whipped old Dobbin up, determined to
carry them home sooner than to sell al
that price.
AT the next place where l stopped a
pleasant looking. middle aged man
came out and critically examined nv
apples.
"Do they hold out like this all the
way DOWN." he asked.
I'll warrant them," said |, care
lessly.
"How much?" he asked.
1.-TWO dollars and half barrel"
He reflected.
"lts good price," said he, as II he
were talking to his own vest buttons;
but then they look like good apples,
and we've tolerably large Western
order to fill I'll see what my partner
thinks"
He went back into the gloomy depths
OF his store, and l, happening to glance
up, saw the words painted in black let.
ters over the door: ''Hull & Avery"
My first impulse was to drive on and
leave the chance of bargain behino
me; my next to sit still and await nv
fate as Providence dealt it out to me.
And presently out came Willis Avery
himself.
II think we will take your load, If
Why" breaking short of, tits Addy
Walters!'
II colored scarlet.
Yes" said l, composeily as pos.
sible. Good morning, Mr.. Avery.
shall be obliged if YOU will examine the
fruit as speedily as possible, as l am in
hurry"
'Oh, certainly" He looked as If q
nipping frost had chilled his enthusiasm
in the bud, and | secretly exulted within
myself.
MIR. Hull bought the load of apples.
anu said if | had any more at the same
price-and Of the same quality. he eau.
tiously added he would be happy to
take them. Willis Avery touched his
hat and | drove away as loftilv al
Queen Boadicea in her chariot of old.
'Just thirty-five dollars, counting in
the melodeon money!" cried Kitty,
gleefully. 'And now Mr.. Avery may
come as soon as he likes"
She had scarcely spoken the words
before there came knock at the door,
and in walked no less a parsonage than
Mr.. Willis Avery himself. I received
him with the air of an Empress.
"Your money is ready, Mr.. Avery"
81 was not thinking of the money.
Addy," said he. almost reproachfully.
''Do you think ones mind runs always
on money!"
"Mine does a good DEAL" said /,
laughing.
"But ! had no idea you were reduced
to this. | did not know"
"Mr. Avery, this is scarcely business.
like" interposed.
"Addy," said he, abruptly, II ad-
mired your spirit and courage to day.
! always liked you as girl, but now
"WellP" for he hcstatcd.
81 would do something more II you
would let me. would love your"
did not answer In truth and in
fact could not.
Dear Addy, will you let me sign
back the old place to your father on our
wedding day?" he asked, earnestly.
And somehow he had got hold of my
hand, and somehow, before | knew it.
We were engaged!-Boston Budget
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

"What furniture can give such finish to
a room, as a tender woman's face" asks
George Elliott. Not any, we are happy to
answer, provided the glow Of health tenn
pers the tender expression. The pale,
anxious, bloodless face of the consumptive,
or the evident sufferings of the dyspeptic,
induce feelings of sorrow and grief on our
part and compel us to tell them Of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" the
sovereign remedy for consumption and
other diseases of the respiratory system as
well as dyspepsia and other digestive
troubles. Sold everywhere.
THERE will be three Quakers in the next
Congress; undoubtedly they will be great
Friends. .-
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

The college graduate is apt to COM
plain to sympathizing friends because
he finds it SO hard ito get into Journal
ism." But every managing editor in
the country will tell you that it isn't
the thousandth part so hard for the
college graduate to get into journalism
as it often is to get the first principles
of journalism into the college graduate.
- -lSomerv,Ue Journal.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

THE st. Louis (Mo) POST Dispatch says
that Mrs. Phoebe Rice, 12oS Madison street,
n sister of Hon. H. Clay Sexton, Chief st.
Louis Fire Depart, had been a sufferer
from inhammatory rheumatism for seven
years; the muscles of her hands and limbs
were contracted and she used crutches. By
a single application of st. Jacobs Oil she
was benefited instantaneously, and finally
completely cured.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
A Dangerous Case.

A Dangerous Case.
ROCHESTER, June ], 1852. "Teu
Years ago Sas NTH the most
Kidneys.
Extending to the end Of my toes and
to my brainl
(which made me deliriousi
From agony.
at took three men to hold me on my bed
at timesl
"The Doctors tried In vain to relieve me.
but to no purpose.
Morphine and other optdtesi
"Had no c.fectl
"After two months was given up to dol
"When my wife
heard neIghbor tell what Hop Bitters had
done for her, she at once got and gave me
some. The first dose eased my brain and
seemed to go hunting through my system
for the pain. A-f
slept two hours, something had not done for
two months. Before had used i've bottles, l
was well and at work as hard rs any man
could; for over three weeks; but worked M tss too
! was taken with the most acute and painful
rheumatism al through my system that ever
wa KNOWN.
al called the doctors again and after several
weo.s, they left me cripple on crutches for
life, as they said. l met q friend and told him
my case, and he said Hop Bittors had cured him
and would cure me. l poohod at him, but he
was so earnest was induced to use them again.
In less than four weeks threw away my
crutches and went to work lightly and kept on
using the btters for fvc weeks, until became
as well as any man living, and have been 90
for six years since.
1t has also cured my wife, who had been
sick for years; and has kept her and my
children, well and healthy with from two to
three bottles per year. There Is no need "a
be sick at all II these bitters are used.
]. J. BERK, Ex-Supervisor.
"That poor invalid wife.
"Sisteri
"MOtherl
"Or daughterl
"Can be made the picture Of healtht
"with o few bottles Of Hop Bittersii
wa you let them sufcrr
~ None genuine without bunch Of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile, ,pois
cuo1s stun with "Hop" Hop" In their name
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

No machine Of travel that man
ever invented can equal the speed Of
wild fowl. The canvas-back duck
fies two miles Q minute. The broad
bill goes slightly slower. Teal can fly
Ut the rate Of one hundred miles an
hour, the wild goose about ninety
chicago sesfHs
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
Nat q r.i,urs h.a han Rsporssd.

Il. L. Glover, Randall, Ark, writes: or.
of all the Hughes Tonic have sold since
have been selling 1t, not failure has been
reported. Every bottle has given perfect
satisfaction. recommend it--e certain,
safe and speedy cure for chills and fever.
Prepared by r. A. Robinson & Co., whole.
sale druggists, Louisville, KY. Sold at re-
tail by druggists generally.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

Best Goods arc Put In Smallest Parcels.
The old proverb is certainly true in the
case of DIR. Pierce's pheasant Purgative
Pellets" which are little, sugar-wrapped
parcels, scarcely larger than mustard
seeds, containing as much cathartic power
as is done up in the biggest, most repulsive-
looking pill Unlike the big pills, however,
they are mild and pleasant In their opera
tion-do not produce gripping pains, nor
render the bowels costive after using.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

The VoLTAIc BELT Co., Of Marshall, Mich.,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol
rAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 30 days, to men tyoung or old)
afflicted with nervous debility. loss Of vital
ity and all kindred troubles. Also forrheu'
matism, ,neuralgia a, para ly sis, and many 9th.
or diseases. Complete restoration to health.
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk In
Cured, as 30 days trial Is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
The origin Of the silvery threads Of

The origin Of the silvery threads Of
gossamcr which are so frequently seen
extending from bush to bush, was for
merly unknown. Spencer. for instance,
speaks of them as ''scorched dew" and
Thompson in his Autumn" says: Tho
filmy threads of dew evaporste," which
probably refers 10 the same object The
gossamer Is now, however, known to b
the production Of . minute spider. -
Boston Budget.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
Human Endurance.

II ID an acknowledged fact that man
possesses the power of endurance to .
greater degree than any Of the lower
animala Professional pedestrians have
been known to walk an average Of one
hundred miles per day for six consecu-
tive days which would bs wonderful
accomplishment for . horse, and sur.
pass all the known records Of that use
full animal. OF course man possessing
the power of endurance TO Its FULLEST
extent must be In perfect health. One
who u troubled with weak urinary and
digestive organs whose pulse u iTega-
lar, whose heart palpltateA and who
feels . sense of burdensoms fatigus
after tho least exsrtion, would be very
unwiss to compete In pedestrian
contest Should you suffer from >
want of endurance. you can regain ro-
bust health and strength BY using Dr.
GuYSOrT's YELLOW DOCK AND SAk9A-
PARlllA This remedy has saved thou
sands Of weak, nervous, debIlitated,
rickety head-aching mortals to lives Of
usefulness and the full enjoyment of
perfect health. II removes Ill blood
impurities, aches pains, sorcs, pimplss
ETC., and assists nature In controlling
and supporting . harmonious routine
Of bodily functionA 30 essential "a
every ones physical welfare
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

The Language Club says the word
:. menu" must 60. But whyP 1t nos
infrequently happens that 1t is the only
luxury on the bill of fare.-Ch'cdgs
.your,i1I.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

"THEY'RE wearing wagons now" was 3
Vermont little girls way Of Announcing
the exit of sleighs.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

COUGHS. For Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
ETC., use BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.
Sold only in bores. Price, 20 cents.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

No DEPRESSING effects from Red Stal
Cough Cure; no nausea; no reaction; M
constipation.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

Early potatoes, early peas and
onions are the first crops TO be put In
the ground, and they should be planted
as soon as possible. Prairie Farmer.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

A new rife capable Of discharging
three bullets Of the same moment hss
Dsen nads N France
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
Youpr Men. Read This.

WHY is an escaping prisoner like . mn.
steal cat. Because he scales the wasl.-~
Golden Days.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

PrEE's ToorHACHE DROPS cure in minute, ,25c
Gienn's Sulphur Soap heals and beautifies. sc
GERMAS CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bunions
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
Woman's Face.

You may suppose that trouble is brew
ing when every body is.mad as hops.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

Delicate diseases of either sex,
howeverinduced, radically cured. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

A Book Free: on the Liver. its Diseases and
Cure. DIR. Sanford, 23l broadway, New York.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

A TRAMP calls his shoes corporations,
because they have no soles.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

II you are going to raise shad, plant
them In roes.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

MORO for bootblacks: After the rain
comes the shine.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

RAIsINs are sometimes like prophets-
for instance, whom they are stoned
LolreU Courier.
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

" afiicted with Sore Eycs, use Or. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell Il 40
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

HENS are very exclusive; at least each
one likes to stick to her own set
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

A PENsIvE maid often develops into ~
axnensiva wifa
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02
Worlds Of Good.

Worlds Of Good.
Probably no other woman in the World
receives no many "letters Of thanks" -
Lydia e. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass. Hrs.
B, of Enfield, N. H., says: ~ will
simply say that your Vegetable Compound
10 all you recommend it TO be. IL has done
me Worlds Of good" Another lady writes
from Ottawa a. follows: "Ihave just to-
day bought the seventh bottle Of your
Vegetable Compound, have used two boxes
Of Pills and several packages Of your sana-
tive Wash, and think II but right 10 tall
you how much good / derived from your
medicines. They are a regular God-send
All the pains and aches have almost disap-
pearsd, my stomach is much stronger, too,
and feel myself improved every way"
The Osceola times., 1885-05-02

~ None genuine without Q bunch Of green
Hops ON the white label. Shun all the vile, ,pois-
cuS1c stun with "Hop' orr HOPS" In their name.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-23
j w. EBE,

Jewelry Mandatory, Gl0 Main street
Having established manufacturing
department In tho rear oi my store,
with experienced workmen, am pre-
pared to mako ali kinds Of jowelry,
badges, medals, ETC., which | formerly
had to order from New York. | make
specially of wedding and engage
mont rings, and make them to order
OF any quality or design desired, at q
few inomonts notice. We nre turning
out every day "Masonic," ''Odd Ft l.
low" "Knights OF Labor" and other
order badges Of elegant finish and de-
signs.
Having ono OF the best engravcrs
and designers In the country, we can
give our goods the fine finish that is
otnnd on Now York work.
We arc also prepared to make any
complicated charms, miniture on
giues, street csrs, mowers, ETC., IN
working order.
Tho highest price paid for old gold.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-09-23
Ammonia in nnhiug poMder

Among tho recent discoveries in
scletce and chemistry, mono is more
important than the usos to which
common ammonia can be properly put
as a leavoning agent, and which in-
dictate that this familiar salt is here.
alter to preform an act i've part in the
preparation of our daily food.
xThe carbonate of ammonia Is an Ak
coedingly volatile substance. Place a
small portion OF 10 upon a knife and
hold over flame, snd it will almost
Immediately be entirely developed into
gas III d pass of into the sir. The gas
thus formed Ii simple composition Of
nitrogen and hydrogen. No residue is
lott from tho ammonia. This gives IL
Its superiority az " leavening powder
over soda and cream OF tarter used
alone, and has induced its use rs q
supplement to these articles. A small
quantity OF ammonia In the dough la
elective In producing bread that will
DO lighter, swoeter, and more whole.
some than that risen by any other
leavenipg agent. When it is acted
upon by tho heat of baking tho leaven-
ing gas that raises the dough ~
liberated. In this act 1t uses itself up,
a. 1t were; tho ammonia 10 entirely
diilused, leaving no trace or residuum
whatever. Tho light, fluffy, flaky ap-
pearence, 10 desirable in biscuits, etc.,
and 30 sought after by professional
cooks, Is said to be impaired to tom
only by the use of this agent.
The bakers and baking powder
manufacturers producing the finest
goods have been quick to avail them
selves of this useful discovery, and the
handsomest and best bread and cake
are now largely risen by the aid OF
ammonia, combined of course with
other leavening material.
Ammonia Is ono OF tho best known
products Of the laboratory. If, ~
seems to be justly claimed for IL, the
application Of its properties to tho pur-
poses OF cooking results in giving III
lighter and more wholesome bread
biscuit, and caks, II will prove ~ boon
TO dyspoptlc humanity, and will
speedily force itself into general use In
the new field to which science has
assigned it, [Soiontific American.