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The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
HIDDEN TREASURES.
Odd Ways In Which Valuable Things Are
Frequently Revealed.

Every one engaged in historic in
vestigation, or in search OF fading
facts, is often astonished at the odd
ways in which he finds additions to his
stock OF knowledge, or obtains hints
which lead to successful results. The
sound OF name may direct inquiry.
An incident recalled by some one from
the dim regions OF memory may give "A
new direction to the search, and with
good results. In the most out-of-the-
way places are found the desired facts.
A dust-coyered pamphlet from some
old bookcase or garret may come to
the light-long uncared for, but now
valuable. A scrap of manuscript gives
key TO some unintelligible writing.
one gathering mp his family history
found an old letter without signature;
and this supplies fact that reveals
The writer and locates one part OF
the family life, A man buying an
article saw the shop-keeper cut a leaf
from an Old book; an examination
proved the book to be "a very valuable
volume of church records lost and sold
rs waste paper, but now recovered.
MIR. Warner in search for tokens had
some curious illustrations Of this. One
token in his collection was taken from
boys fish line, on which it was used
as a sinker. Two others were found
in an old box Of scrap lead and pewter
sold to hardware firm; another was
taken from a boys trading pocket at
school, and another was rescued from
the great fire at st. Johns, n. b.. last
season by the holder not being able TO
be present at the communion, all the
rest being burned. On large scale
we see the same remarkable provi-
dence In the wonderful results of anti
quarian research in the old world.
God has curious hiding places for pre-
clous things, and he heads the diligens
seeker when the time for their recoy-
cry comes. United Rresbyteylon.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
A sensation in high Life at Little Roc

A Sensation In High Life at Little ROCK
A genuine sensation in high life has
been created in Little Rock by the an
nouncement that Major d. c. Dean. the
trusted confidential clerk OF MAJOR 1onh
d Adams, the steamboatman and capi,
talist was a defaulter and had skipped
for parts unknown. The rumor is yerined
by Major Adams himself. who said tha'
Dean left Tuesday to go TO 81 LOUIS
and the next day had written
to Major Adams long, piuful
letter, confessing his guilt and
saying he would never see Arkansas or
even America any more, but neglected 10
state to what sum his shortage amounted
II has since been learned that the un
fortunate man made an attempt TO take
his own life last week. Major Dean mas
lived in Little Rock for a number OF
ears He and his family moved in the
best society and were highly-respected.
He was a church member and a promi'
uent Y. NJ. C. A. leader His position
as Major Adams right-hand man gave
him every opportunity for appro.
priating large sums, but where tDe
money went to is mystery, as he d!d
not appear to be over extravagant lie
had his employers business SO thor-
oughly in his own hands that MAJOR
Adams can not tell any thing about his
clerks shortage, but it is thought TO be
very large. Deans wife, a most excellent
woman, is at present visiting friends ID
Boston, Mass, and knows nothing OF his
trouble.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
BANK CLOSED.
Collapse OF the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank of Pittsburgh, Pa.-The Depositors
Feel shaky, But the stockho oIders Are
Liable

Bank of Pittsburgh, Pa.-The Depositors
Feel shaky, But the stockh olders Are
Liable.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct. II Yesterday
morning a card tackled to the door OF the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, located
at the corner Of Eighteenth and Carson
streets, South Side, reading: "This bank
is closed by order of the board of direc-
tors" caused much surprise and consid-
erable excitement wh9n it became known
throughout the city. A large number Of
the banks depositors assembled early In
front of the building, but no authentic
information could be obtained other than
that the banks affairs are now in the
hands of j. II. Sorg, II. J. Berg and S
Cunningham assignees. A stockholder
in the bank states that some time ago it
was known that the bank was in trouble,
AID that board Of appraisers had been
appointed to examine the assets OF the
institution. They decided that the
shares, the par value Of which is 500,
were worth $50 each. The directors in
turn submitted two propositions TO the
stockholders which were accepted. and it
was generally believed that the disaffec-
tion existing was satisfactorily settled.
II is known that number OF the heavier
depositors removed their funds from the
bank several weeks ago. There are a
large number OF small depositors who,
in the absence of official information,
feel very shaky over their prospects.
The directors refuse TO talk about the
condition OF the bank, referring all COM
ers TO the assiguees. 1t is stated semi
officially, however, that all depositors
will be paid in tull as the stockholders
are individually liable for twice the
amount OF their stock. The bank was or
Canized in 1868, with capital stock Of
$3.50, 600. j. II. Sorg is president aud IL.
J. Berg cashier. Last year the bank had
a surp US of Sl3, 900, and has always been
consid red a safe institution. Rumors
are afoat that a number of South Side
contractors have largely overdrawn their
accounts. This, however, lacks colfirma-
tiou.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
Log Cabin logiS.
Brawn and Brain!

Brawn and Brain!
The powerful engine, with its wonderful
propclling power, coupled to the long train
full freighted with the richest fabrics OF the
intellectual looms of the centuries-what
obstacles can stay the progress OF this
mighty force, when once under full steam
along lifes highwayl
The American with Drawn and brain does
not see the necessity for titles OF nobility,
does not care for elevation by descent, no
can reach out and pluck the stars.
But with Drawn or brain impaired, man
is badly handicapped in the mad race for
success which is the marked characteristic
Of the present age.
The physical system is most intricate
piece OF machinery. II ought TO be kept
well regulated, so that it will work mar
moniously in all its parts, then it is capable
OF an immense amount OF work
1t is said that a watch, il expected tokecp
perfect time, must be wound daily. 1t will
not keep good time unless it runs regu'
lar" More men break down because they
don't run regularn than for any other
reason.
1t is claimed by physicians that few men
are killed by hard work. 1t is 10 the irregu-
larities OF modern social life that the high
death rate is due Men burn their candle
at both ends, then wonder why it burns out
so quickly.
The main thing in keeping the human ma
chine in good working order is to keep the
regulator all right. "1'he blood is the lie"
and sound health is assured so long as tho
blood flows through the veins a lmpld
stream Of purity.
Regulate the regulator with Warmers Log
Cabin sarsaparilla, the old fashioned blooo
purifier, pre- pared after the best formula III
use by our ancestors in good old Log Caoin
days and with the vigor Of Drawn and BRAN
which must ensue, in your lifes lexicon yo'
will find no such word as fail.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
The Yellow-Fever Germ.

There is no longer any doubt IN the
medical profession that yellow fevers
propagated by germ and that proper
quarantine precautions will exclude
the disease from any locality ! nave
myself rs ! believe, seen the germ
In the epidemic OF 1879 very close
examination was made OF the cutters
and sewers of New Orleans, and the
microscopic growths were compared
with those found in Vicksburg, Mem
phis, Baton Rouge and other points
along the river. Wherever the ieVer
existed there was n minute fungus OF
rather fungoid growth, which was
invariably found, and which was 50
closely associated with the
vomits that it was named
the 'yellow-fever-hower. 1t Is
growth something like the mushroom
only very minute, and the top is broken
into five parts. They do not corrc-
spond TO any Of the botanic dliierentia-
tions, but they give the aspect-to an
unscientiiic eye at the microscopic
lily. bleached and sickly. II is not
"a pretty flower, nor one which any
body wants to cultivate. 1t is, perhaps
as deadly n growth rs is to be found III
the whole range of animated nature
II will give you some idea OF the SIZE
OF this blossom when you understanu
that four hundred of them, placed sac
TO side, would fiji space just about
equal to the diameter of an ordinary
printed period. DR.. q. Richter, w I"r
cQ0o NeUs,
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20

fHK performance Of the Coquelin- II ad }.
ing Company at Palmer's Theater, New
York. on the 18th, was attended by Mra
Cleveland and her mother
On the i2th the Car and Czariua OF
Russia reviewed the troops at Tifls and
afterwards laid the fountain stone OF the
Girls Institute building at st. Peters.
burg.
ON the 1ith Lyman Stuart one Of the
best known engineers on the Upper Mis-
sissippi died at his home at Bellevue, Ia.
after a lingering illness. He was ffty
years Of age.
On the iith John II. Oberly. recently
nominated and confirmed as United
States Commissioner OF Indian Affairs,
took the prescribed oath, and formally
entered upon the duties of the office.
THE President on the 18th, approved
the Sundry Civil Appropriations bill, and
the joint resolution in aid OF the yellow
fever sufferers.
MARY ANDERSON has made arrange.
ments 10 sail from Queenstown for New
York on the 2sth.
The French painter Feyn-Perrin died
on the ltth.
NJ. DoNSRr, Republican, has been
THE Rome Obserrdtione says the inter-
view between the Pope and the Emperor
will not change the position OF affairs in
Europe, and a durable peace will not be
enjoyed until the temporal power Of the
Pope is restored.
DIR. MAcKESzfE's London publishers
win take legal advice AS to whether its
publication by newspapers in advance of
the appearance of the book itself is not a
breach of the Copyright law
On the l4th a statue of the poet Shake
speare was unvailed at Paris, with impos-
ing ceremonies.
IT Is reported that Emperor Williams
visit to Rome created better impression
in Russia than did his visit to Vienna,
and is not the subject OF alarmist COM
ment.
NJ. FERRY says that France does not de-
sire a revision OF the constitution.
A pow WOW was held by the Sioux In-
dians now In Washington, on the l4th. to
agree on q programme for the council
with Secretary Villas, which took place on
the 18th.
Mrs. SAcKETr, OF Santa Fe Springs,
Cal, was shot and seriously wounded, on
the 14th. by tramp
On the 18th James Gordon Bennett ar.
rived In New York by the steamer Bour-
gogne.
NEAR West Barnstable, Mass, vehi-
Gle containing Henry A. Cowell and wife
was struck by train on the Old Colony
railroad, ou the 1ith. Cowell was in-
stantly killed, aud the others were fatally
injured.
On the l4th Judge Thurman left Column
bus, o., for brief campaigning tour OF
Indiana.
OK the 14th Judge Thurman issued his
letter OF acceptance Of the vice-prssi.
Dental nomination.
A NUMERousLY- SIGNED request of busi-
ness men that the baseball champion.
ship pennant be permitted to hy from the
flagstaff of the City Hall was denied by
Mayor Hewitt OF New York, on the 18th.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
4 STARTLING Statement.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Oct. II, A startling
statement was made by Charles NJ. llain,
Of Kiddy street, this city, yesterday after
noon. He said h was on the train that
crashed into the preceding one. After it
stopped he saw the brakeman, Hannigan,
beside the second car, with his lantern in
hi, hand. He was the man who had been
sent back to flag the approaching train,
but instead of doing rs he was told he
remained to talk with some girls on the
cars which were afterwards wrecked.
Il ,in made oath to this statement, and 1t
is co ruboratel by others who will appear
before the coroner. This relieves Engi-
neer Cook from all blame in the matter
1t is said HannigRu will be arrested.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
AMERICAN MINERALS
Extracts from the Annual Repor,
Bureau of Mining Stati.,,.. p" The

1'"o.s "on' 'ne annual Report Of A..
Bureau of Mining Statistic. y" hs
According TO the first series n, -,
vance sheets Of report from the ch'I.
of division Of Mining Statistico , .
Technology, the ManuJacturers' Ga,.% u
is informed that 1880, 600 tons of s
nestle iron was consumed in ,se,
That 1.l9i,S0l long tons Of imnos,',
iron was consumed, and this amour,'
to about l,45i, s6S tons more than ~
1886, 6,4l7,1is long tons Of pic i,o"
was made in the year ending Decau
Der 81, aud $500 long tons of s,oa,
was produced in the same time. Ovo'
100000 tons OF limestone was con
sumcd as ilux in the productions Of N.
above metals.
The report also stated that $SS. S.lOo.
600 OF gold was produced. Also, S5S
441, 300 of silver. The producticp a,
copper has increased TO lsi,67O59,
pounds. The increase of production /,
largely shown In the amount Of lead
which was 100, 700 short tons, An in.
crease OF over 80, 900 tons for the YEA,
The zinc product was 50,3i0 tons.
Quicksilver being measured bv ,bo
number OF TASKS, it is not easy TO es,i
mate the amount. The increase was
however about 1000 TASKS, maxine
the amount for 1887 about 80, 1926 Ths
nickel mining report shows ls3,l25
pounds. Antimony, about Is tons.
Aluminium bronze, as now mada
contains 10 per cent. of aluminium, and
production is stated 10 be about l44.
764 pounds. The amount of platinum
produced during the year is 4iS ounces.
but part of this came from British
Columbia.
The estimation OF the entire amount
of commercial coal in 1887 was l2S..
965, 2j5 short tons. This also includes
bituminous and brown coal, Ignite.
small lots of anthracite, produced in
Colorado and in Arkansas. Also 5000
tons OF graphite coal mined in Rhode
Island.
The product of asbestos hardly ex.
ceeds l50 tons. There was mined 90.
600 long tons of mineral paints, includ.
ing ochre, and small quantities Of um-
Der and sienna. The production Of
graphite has not changed from the re.
port OF 1886, the total production being
4l6. 600 pounds. This does not include
about 5000 tons Of impure graphite
mined in Rhode Island for foundry fac.
ings.
Fluorspar has been mined 10 the
amount Of 5000 tons, and mineral wa.
ters have been sold to the amount Of
$3.50, 600 gallons. TO this statement
might be added 1897, 4S7 short tons Of
coke. Also IS, 2i9, 5i3 barrels Of petro-
leum, each barrel holding AZ gallons
The production OF natural gas is estl-
mated as equivalent to 9,055.O short
tons Of coal. In making this estimate,
the gas is regarded as displacing so
| much coal.
Over S25, 900, 900 worth OF building
stone has been produced, according 70
direct returns from the producers
$40, 900, 900 Of brick and tile has been
manufactured. Also 6,692,74i barrels
of cement, with an average value Of
fifty cents per barrel.
Some 600 short tons OF corundum has
been produced from North Carolina
and Georgia; $4,000 tons OF grind
stones have been sent out from Ohio
and Michigan, also 5000, 900 OF Buhr
stones; $4,000 tons of gypsum has
been disposed Of in the markets.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

The question OF raising a fund TO assist
the Times in its case before the Parnell
Commission, and III defending the Par.
nell suits in the Scotch courts, Is seri.
ously considered by English Conserva-
tives. u is proposed to raise at least
100000.
JUDO. LIDDELL, at Helena, Mont, Is
sued an order, on the 9th. stating that the
squatters upon the IT. lis Reservation
are trespassers, and giving them notice
10 remove Immediately.
The Cheyenne river delegation Of Sioux
Indians TO secure notifications in the
Sioux Reservation bill. left Pierre, Oak.
for Washington. on the 9th.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
The Personnel OF the New Fortiications
Hoard.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l5.-Secretary Endi-
colt is giving great deal Of attention to
the personnel of the Fortificatlons Board.
OF the names mentioned to be selected,
Colonel k. b. Ayres and Captain James
z. ingalls,, OF the Artillery; Colonel John
NJ. Wilson and Colonel Comstock, or the
Engineer corps, and Colonel Silas Cris-
pin and Colonel Bufinton, OF the Ord
nance, seem 10 be the most prominent.
Major General schotield viii be presi.
dent Of the board hy law. and it is UNDER
stood that he is very anxious to have
Colonel Ayres serve, but bad health may
operate against his selection.
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
Hotel Isurpe,l,

DENVER, Col, Oct. l5-The Depot Ho-
tel at Las Vegas, n. NJ, was burned at
four o'clock Saturday morning the
guests and employees losing all their
clothing and baggage and barely saving
their lives. Loss on building. STOOD
The Osceola times., 1888-10-20
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-01-28

Agent-"Just going to take down that flag, for as there's no one here to get on, and as there is a considerable of grade beyond here, there is no use of the train stopping at this place. l thought heard her whistle down the road"
 Fulgum-"Yas, an you'll hear her holler fore she gifts up that moun- tain."
 Ben Horn-"Let alone puffin' an blowin'."
 Sid Mayo-"An' a scratchin' uv gravel like a skeered wolf"
 Luke Brizentine-"An'a1 1allin' back like lame steer; but spozen she do git here, Uncle Fulgum?"
 Fulgum-"Oh, spozen the worl' comes ter a eend an'-lissen, boys Whut on 'arth is that a coinin' yan- der?"
 (The men spring to their feet. The train rushes in sight. Terrific blow ing of whistle. Fulgum's old mare gallops on the track.)
 Fulgum Gin wild excitement)-"Ho thar, Kit! Ole Satan is airter-ho thar"
 (The engine knocks the old mare of tho track, and, with shriek, rushes on. The men, after recovering from their fright, gather about the old mare.)
 Fulgum-"Gentlemen, hep me turr her over. Dinged eff. she ain't dead Wush I'd had my gun. I'd shot the kyar through an through. An is this the thing that the Yankees fetches down here ter destroy a mans prospects, with? Elf I don't sue the government Pm 'possum. Boys, Fl be blamed eff she didn't come."-Opt, r. Redd.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-01-28
MOST UNFORTUNATE.

T am the most unfortu nate fellow is the world" said q man whose per. sistcnt bad luck had given him sort of reputation.
 "What Is your latest stroke of mis- fortune?" some one asked.
 "Why, last summer I rented tine second story of | house in . very cheerful part Of town, and after sign ing lease, had begun to congratulate myself, when some fellow started . Turkish hath on the ground floor, with the sweat-box immediately under my sitting room. Well, sir, 1 actually thought we would melt, but we stood 1t, encouraged by the fact that when winter should come we would be put tc 10 expense for coal. I did not think that we could live through Au- gust, but VIC pulled through after losing more hesh than could be we'll spared. Whsn ths nswspapers began their annual howl against the coal dsalsrs, my wis a.d I iasghsd. We
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-01-28

wore out of tho clutches of tho dealer. The thermometer might cut ita sero capers, but our room would be warm. Alas"
 "AnythinR go wrong9"
 "Well. yes. About tho time the mercury iell to zero the internal fellow down stairs moved his bath away. and as the money which would havc been our coal allowance had been spent, we were left to flreEe. Yes, am tho most unfortunate fellow la the world
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-01-28
WOULDN'T STAND OPPRESSION

A wagon filled with battered "plun- der," drawn by couple of flea bitten horses and followed by pale woman, several ragged children, long haired man and fourteen dogs, attracted at- tention in a southern village. Some one addressing the man asked him whither he was going.
 "Goin' ter a civilized community" ;" he replied.
 "Where have you been living?"
 "Down yan in Georgia"
 "Isn't it civilized there2"
 "No, it's the wust country. in the world. The legislatur' is a-ridin' it ter death."
 "Passing bad laws, eh?"
 "They are talkin' uv passin' the wust one ever hearn uv. Wy, you know whut they air tryin' ter do? They air jest nachully tryin' ter break up every po' man in the state, an that's the reason Pve pulled outen thar. You may not believe it, but down thar in the legislatur' they air talkin' about passin' law ter tax dogs. They air, sur, fur fack"
 Would that be much of a hard- ship?"
 Hardship! Look thar" waving his hand at his dogs. "Hardship! Wy, man, don't you see it would break up my family? Yas, an when that fool fel- Ter Lige Berry got up an introduced his dog law jest hecaze didn't vote fur him, wy 'gunter look out fur feller ter buy my place. had a pretty good farm an' was doin' rea- sonable well, but I ain't a man to stand oppression"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-01-28

2antiers-"How come?"

Sanders-"How come?"
 Mayberry-"W'y, married de lady wkut he got CT 'vorce tum."
 Sanders-"Whut kin dat make yoa2"
 Mayberry -- "Sorter husban's- in- law, reckon"
 Sanders-"Wall, it. doan meek no difiunce whut kin you is, he's CT liar, s.. ;;e s=s:;;ie." s=s:;;ie"
 Mayberry (reining up his mule)- "Whoa! ain't gwine long dis road no turder wid CT man dat hankers fur de company O Satan"
 Sanders-"Et hankered fur dc company O Satan, 'sociatin' wid you would take oi de sting O disapp'int- ment."
 A hog ran out of the woods. The mules, with sudden and simultaneous bucking, threw the two preachers and galloped away.
 Mayberry = "Confoun' you, now look whut you done!"
 .Sanders--"You blame fool, whut made you 'suade dat mule ter fling me? We'se got ter mix right yere."
 May ybcrry--"Ef you'sgot any capers ter cut, cut 'om now"
 They rolled up their sleeves, and, with that stiff- -iointed prnnce which with q negro means defiance, they ca pered in the road. After few mo- ments of resultless boxing, they grap- pied each other, and, each endeavoring to get the other on the hip, waltzctl to the whistling ofa cat-bird. They stumbled over chunk and fell. Then { tie wool-pulling began. When they got up they would have been taken for anything but evangclists. May berry's nose looked likc mashed to- mato, and one of Sanders ears had lost it's position. The evangelical CO., partnership was dissolved.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-01-28
WERE NOT PLAYING.

On Kentucky stock farm. Father (to his boys)-"You trifiing rascals don't you know better than to play on Sunday? Don't you know that this Is the Lords day2 And didn't tell you that I'd whip you if ever caught you playing on the Sabbath"
 The Leader of the Boys-"We want plAyin', pap"
 Father-"What were you doingf'
 Boy-"W'y, we wuz brcakin' uv \ mule colt. an he flung black Bob, an kicked yaller Joe, an run agin the fence with Abe, an trampod on Biii, an bit Harry, but I rid him."
 Father (with enthusiasm) "You didi Good for you. Rid him, ehi Wall come in, all hands, now and lisscn to old Brother Brentwood pray, and then you may go out and ride him ag'in. But hearn you hollerln' like you was after A rabbit"
 Boy-"We tied tin bucket to old Hilliard's dogs tail, an our dog jumped on him an chawed him."
 Father-"Good. Chawed him, eh? flaw, hawi Come on in now boys, an hear Brother Brentwood, an then ketch the colt. Bet a dollar can ride him myself"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-01-28

A physician who had attended a man during several weeks of illness called one day and presented his bill
 q can't pay this," said the ex-pa- tient.
 "Why? It's correct"
 T don't doubt that, but 1 haven's any money. Had to pay life insur- ance assessment this morning and it took every cent had"
 3what, is your life insuredS"
 "Yes, and at one time when ! did not expect to live but . few hours longer I told my wife to sec that you were paid just as soon as the company paid the amount of the insurance"
 My dear man." the doctor suggest lively replied, @f wish had known that. I think I would have gotten my money"