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The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
THE MEDAL or HONOR.
a Decoration for the Living Soldiers eth
Late Civil war.

4 Decoration for the Living Soldiers efths
Late Civil War.
Nearly 10000, 900 people OF the United
States scarcely know that there is Q ma
tional tribute paid TO Its brave soldiers, sayo
the Chicago Journal This isAthe medal of
honor given by Congress for distin guisheA
conduct in the presence OF the enemy only.
This medal has been In existence for more
than twenty years, and has been conferred
upon several hundred heroes, but very few
besides the recipients know OF its exist
ence This ignorance Is due to tho fact
that mistaken simplicity marks the meth.
cd Of It's presentation In other countries,
particularly those we initiate in military
matters, the decoration is often handed tc
the soldier by his sovereign in the presence
Of the principal officers OF the State, o.
largo bodies Of troops and Of thousands OF
people. The name OF the happy recipient
is published in the Official gazette and by
the press throughout the dominions. In
our country this reward from the highest
power in the Government Is sometimes
conveyed 10 tho brave winner by the
hands of the postman. Rarely, indeed, is
the presentation made an occasion Of cor-
cmony. IL is received, gazed upon rever-
entity by its posscssor, for 1t Is full OF sig.
nifcance TO him, and then II is put care
fully away, and is only brought out occa-
sionally for inspection by a comrads, or
worn on parade IL specially authorized.
This medal of honor has been awarded TO
about eight hundred officers and men of
the volunteer service for individual acts OF
gallantry during the late war, md TO
three hundred and twenty enlisted men in
the United States army since, but II
seems to have been conferred with a mod
esty so excessive that II amounted 10 So
crecy, and without any public recognition
OF tho honor it was intended to confer.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

On the cath the Emperor and Empress
OF Germany made a formal entry into
Berlin.
IN waterbury, Conn, on the 24th Col
onel uriah Z. Allen, forty-niner, and
an ex-Speaker Of the Nevada Legislature,
died while seated in chair during a So
cial call.
On the oath the Prince OF Wales and DR..
Howell left Berlin.
FOR several days George 7. Holiday,
hre-insurance agent and broker of
Baltimore, Md, aged forty-two, has been
mystertously missing His accounts with
the companies have been found to be cor
rect.
ON the gath, at the annual games of the
Toronto (Ont) Athletic Club, Forester
ran backwards 100 yards against time and
made the distance in II seconds, lowering
the worlds record by 10 second.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
A BOYS EXPERIENCE
He Eats Bird That Had Besa Polsousl
and Enjoys the Meal

. ss'ypys she AAsSs
A good story Is told by tho Indianapo polls
Sentinel at the expense Of the assistants 70
United States District Attorney Daniel
Lockwood by former student Of the Buf.
falo Medical College. The presenco OF tho
Assistant Attorney in this city recently
called 1t 70 his mind.
some years ago Prof. Mason, OF New
Haven, Conn, was che lecturer on physi.
oioRy and toxicology at that college, and
II was his custom 10 illustrate his lectures
with experiments upon the lower animals.
On one occasion, while telling the stu
dents the effects OF various poisons, he re-
marked that the Indians Of South America
were accustomed to use poisoned arrows
to kill their game with. Tho poison used
was known as woorara, and it could be
taken into the stomach, ho said, with
out injury But II single drop of
The stun should be injected into
the blood fatal results would at once fol-
low. To prove his experiment he took q
small quantity OF IL and iujocted II into
the stomach OF O uJg which seemed TO
cause the animal no Inconvenience. Then
he injected a drop more into the vcins Of
a pigeon. The bird died instantly.
The following day ono of the students
asked what would be the effect II ono of
them should eat tho bird. Mason replied
that he did not know. The boy who was
helping him, now the United states As
sitant District Attorney, volunteered the
Information that the person eating the
pigeon would have a good meal, and that
that was tho only result likely 10 follow.
He said that he spoke from experience,
as he hai eaten that identical brL. The
professor was astounded; his hair fairly
stood on end, as ho rcmarked: "Well, my
boy, you have more faith in my exper-
iments than have myself. ! would not
have eaten that bird wadcr any consider
alton"
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

OK the 2lst the Vanderbilt directors
met in New York City and declared
dividend on the Lake Shore of two per
cent; Michigan Central, three per cent,
and Canada Southern, one and quarter
per cent.
ON the 2lst the Joint wage committee Of
iron manufacturers and the Amalgamat-
cd Association met in Pittsburgh, Pa,
but were unable TO reach settlement.
Another conference was appointedfor the
2od. when the manufacturers expected the
workmen to sign their scale and avert a
lockout.
The General Term of the Supreme
Court of New York has declared the
action Of the New York Musical Protective
Association in fning and attempting to
expel Theodore Thomas, the orchestra
leader. because he engaged a non-union
musician. void. This affirmed the decision
of the lower court.
OK the Goth the President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate: John
F. Phillips, of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Western
District of Missouri; James e. jenkins,
of Wisconsin, to be United States Dis
trict Judge for the Eastern District OF
Wisconsin: Edmou Mallet OF New YORK,
to be an Indian inspector.
A LOCOMOTIVE weighing 10000 pounds
was built in sixteen hours and thirty-five
minutes, and turned out ready for use at
the Pennsylvania compapy's shops on
the 18th. This lowers the record, which
had previously been twenty-four hours,
the time taken by the Baldwin Locomo-
tive Works to build ar engine.
ON the 10Th the general election for the
Belgian Parliament resulted in majority
of 90 for the Clerical party in the Cham
Der Of Deputies, and in the Senate ma
jortty of ".
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
The Result of Merit,

When anything stands test OF fifty
years among discriminating people, it is
pretty good evidence that there is merit
somewhere. Few, il any, medicines have
met with such continued success and pop
ularity rs has marked the progress OF
BRASDRErn's PILLS, which, after trial Of
over fifty years, are conceded to be the
safest and most cffcctual blood purifier,
tonic and Alternative ever introduced to the
public.
That this is the result Of merit, and that
BRANDRETH's PILLS perform all that is
lsimcd for them, is conclusivcly proved
,y the fact that those who -'egard them
With the greatest favor are those who have
ised them the longest.
BRASDRETH's Pulls arc sold in every
drug and medicine store, either plain or
sugar-coated.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
CONDENSED TElEGRAMS.

i'HK Court of Claims has granted ths
petition Of James A. Richardson, OF Teri
nessee, administrator Of Ezekiel A. Neel,
for 1892 war claim, and has reported tho
matter to Congress, recommending that it
be paid.
MELVILLE A. MILES, young white man,
and a negro, Wash Harrison, fought with
pistols on the 18th near Richmond, Ala,
and both were killed.
A STARTLING state Of affairs exists in
Greenwood county, Kansas, from the fear
Of rabid dogs
SENATOR BERRY on che 25th introduced a
bill authorizing the Kansas City, Arkansas
and New Orleans Railroad to construct a
bridge across the Arkansas river at Cum
ming's Landing, Lincoln county, Ark.
FLux is almost epidemic at Union City,
Tenn.
Mrs. J. ToPP, a well respected, much
loved aud Christian lady, died at Aber-
deem, Miss, on the 23d, from congestion Of
the brain.
AT the annual convention of the Inter-
national Ax-Makers' assembly, X. Of l. f,
decided TO work for no manufacturer who
sells below card prices, or who employs
non union men, provided the manufacturer
employed only Knights of Labor AK
workers.
AT massmeeting of the striking coal
miners at Pratt mines on the 23d, n sliding
scale, proposed by the Tennessee Coal and
Iron company, Of 45 cents ton for mining
coal when iron is Sl3 ton at the furnace,
and cents ton more for every u ad'
vance of iron, was adopted and the strike
declared off.
A BILL has passed the Louisiana Legisla.
ture making appropriations for tho pur-
pose Of supplying citizens Of the State who
lost limb or limbs in the Confederate
military service with substantial artificial
limbs.
THE planters in the neighborhood O
Alexandria, La, are complaining and sa,
the rain is a great drawback to them.
They cannot work the crops, besides the
grass is about to take charge in som,
places.
UP to one week ago the prospects for
fine corn and cotton crop in Arkansas
we're never better, but since then it has
rained almost incessantly, and reports
from all parts Of the State say that the
cotton has had entirely too much rain, and
in the southern aud eastern portions cut
worms have played such havoc that it will
be necessary to rcplant in order to get q
half stand.
DIR. J. L. WOODS, prominent physician
of Woodruff county, Ark, was placed in
iae lunatic asylum on the 22d, having bs.
come insane from the excessive use of
Vocoainss
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
Strange Story of Two Dop..

Philadelphia milkman tells a queer
story Of two dogs. Every morning,n nc
says, 'as pass the corner Of Twenty fifth
street and Ridge avenue, two dogs rush
out and accompany my wagon from that
point all over my route, returning with
me until that corner is reached. and there
leaving me. have stopped and watched
10 see II ] could discover where they went,
but except that they tore down Twenty
fifth street learned nothing. The thing
has been going on now for several weeks,
and 1t is the more odd because several
other milk wagons pass that corner every
day, and yet the dogs always wait for
mine. have never gwen them any en-
couragement TO accompany me, and !
can't understand it, but every morning az
my team approaches the junction of the
streets named, there they nre, waiting on
the sidewalk and they never fail to fall in
and follow me-" .-
IT Is not altogether strange that bee
trothal should lead to honey moon.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
A Great Countrx for IhInxes.

A German gentleman, contemplating
building in more remote part Of the city,
bought frame building standing on a lot
on Fulton, near Green street The other
day, says the Chicago Journal he hired
two men To tear it down, placing the door,
sash. blinds, etc, in different piles, intend
ing 10 haul it away next morning When
he arrived he found every thing gone; a
clean sweep had been made during the
night Now he walks about and says
"Mein Got mein Got vat a gundree for
ticfsl"
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

He (ardently)-" I'd give amillion pounds
to win your love, Adelaide She--"Cash"
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

WRITE TO A. c. PARKER & Co., Memphis,
Tenn, for prices Of ELEVATOR PURIFYING
PUMPS AND CnArS PrNrs. State depth Of
your cistern or well Superior quality, low
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

A GENERAL advance agent-the pawn
broher-Neu HaSn Neps.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

THE toboggan is clear out of the ring and
the public is now Obliged to fall back on
the orange and banana peel,-Merchant
Trairlfr
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

A MAN Of mark-one whose signature
looks like the end Of a sawbuck.-Duluh
Pdrdgrdpher.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

SHOULD earthquakes be referred TO as
"real estate movements" or "matters in
connection with ground rents. ."-Bosto',
Courier.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

THE youth who spreads out the wings Of
nis fancy and swears he is twenty one for
a marriage license lays aside all minor
consideration. Duluth Paragrdpher.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

81 WON'T last long at this rate" said a
promissory note to IA twenty five per cent.
interest Udshington Critic.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

WOMEN Admiration win who use Glenn's
sulphur soap TO improve the skin.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Soc.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

An awkward waiter frequently plays tn
deuce with the tray.-Hoti Mail
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

FISHING for compliments is doubtful
sport
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

TRUE to his trust-the big corporation
president
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

THE request ''fix this up for your paper
means that the editor shall substitute hi
own brains for the other fellows.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

That dead men tell no tales" Is not an
article Of faith with Spiritualists.-M -Martids
Vineyard Herald.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

"U.xLET" IL pl for all time. It
viii never give up the ghost-.-PscA,
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

Our musical sharp says the biggest thing
In music is grand opera, because it hsa the
most a-la-PatsbHr,f -~ArOhi----
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

A CEREAL story--a farmers lie about a
big grain crop.--Detrou Free Press.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

THE time for one to strike-sixty minute!
after twelve.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

No MATTER how big the job the printer
will always stick it out.-DrJt
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

A DRY subjcct-an Egyptian mummy.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

Hard to sharpen-poor pencils and dull
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
lkIHAT
AiIS all
,!!' YQ'U2

Do you feel dull. languid, low-spirited. life
leea, and indescribahly miserable, both phys-
cally and mentally: experience sense OF
fullness or bioatlng after eating, or OF gone
ing, tongue coated. bitter or bad taste in
mouth, Irregular appetite, dizziness, frequent
headaches blurred eycsght, "honting specks"
before the eyes. nervous prostitution or ex-
haustion, frritabiiity Of temper. hot hushes,
alternating with chilly sensations. sharp
biting, transient pains heio and there. cold
feet, drowsiuess after meals, wakefulness, OF
disturbed and unrcfrcshing sleep. constant.
indcscribable feeling OF dread. or OF impend-
ing calamity2
OF these symptoms, you are suffering from
that most common OF American maladies
Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver, associated
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The moro
complicated your disease has become, tho
greater the number and diversity OF symp-
toms No matter what stage II has reached,
Dr. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery
will Oibdue ", II taken according TO direc-
tons for a reasonable length of time. II not
cured, complications multiply and Consurnp-
ton Of the Lungs, skin Diseases, Heart Disease, ~
rheumatism, Kidney Disease. or other grave
maladics are quite liable TO set in and, sooner
or later, Induce fatal termination.
Dr. Piercess Golden Medfcal DIS.
cOvcry acts powerfully upon the Liver, anc
through that great blood purifying Cvgan.
purities from whatever cause arising. IL y
equally eficnciotis In acting upon the Kid
neys, and other cxcrctory organs, cleansing.
strengthening, and healing their diseases. as
an appetizing, restorative tonic, IL promotes
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
both flesh and strength, In malaral districts,
this wonderful medicine has gained great
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Chills and
Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred diseases.
DIR. Pterce's Golden Mcdicai Diss
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
CuRES AIL HuM0RS,

from common Blotch, or Eruption. to thu.
worst Scrofula. Salt. rheum, " Fever-sores,"
Scaly or Rough Skin, in short. all diseases
caused by bad blood arc conquered by thin
powerful, purifying, and invigorating medi-
It's benign influence. Especially has Il mani
tested It's potency in curing letter Eczema.
Erysipelas, Boils, Carbuncles. Sore Eyes scrof-
"White Swcllincs," Goitre or Thick Neck.
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents 10
stamps for large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
Tor Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
"FOR the BLOOD IS THE LIFE"
Thoroughly cleanse II by using DIR. Plerce'n
Golden Medical UiscOvery, and good
digestion. fair skin, buoyaut spirits, vital
ctrength and bodily health will be established.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

A GRAVE ofrense-body snatchlng.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
CONSUMPTION.

which is Scrofula Orshc Lungs, Is arrested
earlier stages OF the dlsellse. From its mar
velous power over this terribly fatal disease.
when first Offering this now world-famed reu-
edy to the public. Dr. Pierce thought seriously
of calling IL his CONSUMPTION CURE" but
abandoned that name as too restrictive for
q medicine which, from its wonderful COM
binaton of tonic or strengthening. Alternative.
or blood-clennsing. anti-bilious, pectoral, and
nutritive properties Ia uncqunled. not only
as q remedy. Tor Consumption, but for al
ChrOmtc Dtseases of tho
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

IT Is not altogether strange that bee
trothal should lead to honey moon.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
Liver, Blood, and Lungs.

For Weak Lungs. Splitting Of Blood, Short.
ness of Breath, Chronic Nasal Catarrh. I,ron.
chitis. Asthma. Severe Coughs, and kindred
affections, IL IL an efficient remedy.
Sold by Druggists, ut 90, or Six Bottles
for $500.
sB- Send ten cents IN stamps for DR.. Pierce's
book on Consumption. Address,
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repsrt IlutT9.
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GOvERNMEN
sr.rrs-Dull and steady.

SrArEs-Dull and steady.
RA1LRoAps-Dull; sales, $751;, 00s.
STOcKs-The stock market to-day was
,sss active than that Of yesterday, but IL
was stronger, while irregular and some
whst fsysrish throughout. The opening
was weak at declines of I per cent, and
after some slight advances the market sat
fled hack until the list was generally
sl;rbt fractions below first prices, with
Lsckawanpa specially week. After the
frSt hour however, there was general
bereavement all around, the Northern Pa
cifc taking the lead, ana prices were sooh
brought mp above those OF the opening
There was q setback in the AFTER
noon, but later the advance was
resumed, Lake Erie and Western
coming to the front, and the best prices Of
the dsy were reached at 2 p. m. After
that time, however, the pressure to sell
was renewed and everything traded IN
Welded fractionally, the market finally
c'osing quiet and weak, at close 10
the opening figures as a rule. The maj
changes are irregular, but the advances are
in a majority. Evansville d Lake Erie aud
Western preferred each rose 1s, North
Western 1 per cent. Others fractional
smonts only. Sales 1S4, ITO shares. Quota
tons closed bids az follows:
Adams Express 14S; American Express
1904; Canada Pacific, SCI; Central PACING
343; Chesapeake and Ohio 1873; do preferred
firsts lOs; do seconds II 3; Chicago and Alton
100; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy ll4t;
Delaware and Hudson, 118; Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western 1922; Denver
and Rio Grande, 1sf; Erie, 2S3; do pre-
ferred, "a; Fl. Wayne, 1914; lllinoh
Central 11S; Lake Shore, 97s; Michiga
Central, s53; Minneapolis and st. Louis
81; do preferred, Is; Missouri Pacif'
79a; Northern Pacific, 81; do preterre,
6Os; Chicago and Northwestern list; 20
preferred, IA; New York Central, Ic,s;
Oregon Transcoutinental, 27b; Pacific n u,
36I; Peoria, D. & E., 23g; Pittsburg, .;
Pullman Palace Car, 167; Reading 5S;
Rock Islnud, 11O4; St. Louis ~ Ssn
Francisco, 3ls; do preferred, rs ast
preferred. 113; ST. Psnl, Ninpeapo g nd
Henitobs, 1861 st. Paul and Omai4 IT;
DO preferrsd 1O9i; Texas Pacific, "a! U ion
Pacific, 6Os; United States E,pr = ~;
Wsstsrn Union, SO.
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standard A 7;e. Butter-Firm and nm
changed. ERe-Firm; choice northern Is |
a152c.
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MARTINS FERRY.

A drunken individual on the C. & P. ex-
cursion train bad narrow escape from
death or serious injury, while passing
through the city yesterday. He was sit
ting on the front steps Of the rear Car, and
when at Hanover street fell off and tum-
bled about the street several minutes and
narrowly escaped rolling under the wheels.
He picked himself up, however, and
grabbing his hat started after the train
which was going slowly. He followed 1t
up as far as the Eison glass works, but
failed to connect.
Miss Anna Miller returned yesterday
from o pleasant visit in Pittsburg. Her
neices, Misses Chel and Ssllie Miller, re-
turned from three weeks visit in Zsnes-
vile.
Work has been commenced on the
foundation of William Manns new foundry
building.
Joseph E. Walton, of East Liverpool, is
the guest of Mr.. Alex Davidson.
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Publication OF the foregoing proposed Amend
ment TO the Constitution Of toe State OF weat
Virginia Ii made pursuant 10 the requirements
OF section OF chapter 90 Acts lsa. -
T. w. WILSON.
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BELLAIRE.

They are taking straw votes on the t,alns
that come in from Woodstieid THESE oaSe !,
Unusually the vote shows surplus =,
Cleveland men. 1t should he remarked
that the Democrats out in old Monroe
don't come out in force only on eiectioh
day.
A colored boy and q white chap naa .
fight Yesterday. The mother OF the LAD o.
African descent stood by and told her on
spring to give the white rascal oea'ipe
and the little fellow followed out the u
stIuction of his parent.
Tue new school bell was set In posltlon oot
a short time until il was used as nre
alarm. Residents in the upper portion oil
town are waiting patiently for the appear
abce Of the town clock.
Those of our merchants who have mol
given street fair premiums, but VINO In
tend to do so, should not delay as the COM
nittee wants to get out the premium cata-
logue as soon IS possible.
II is understood that several Of our In
dustrial establishments have paid the ~
per cent advance in price asked by the
natural gas monopoly. They will likely
have plenty of gas now.
The B. & o. has distributed lime along
the cutters and about the property OF the
Company in the vicinity of the depot.
Andrew Schick, treasurer ofthe Buckeye
Building Association, left last evening fcr
two weeks trip to North Baltimore.
Quarterly conference will be held in the
First III. E Church this evening. Presld'
ing Elder Mills will be present.
The plate glass that is to be put in the
front of Blum Bros new place of business
will be the largest in town.
The halfshest posters of the street fail
will be out tomorrow. They will be post
ed at the different fairs.
The report that tie Bellaire and st,
Clairsville road has been abandoned is not
verified by the owners.
]. @. Hamilton will represent the miners
of this district at their national convention
at Indianapolis.
The Pittsburg Dispatch missed connec,
ton yesterday. This is the second time
within q week.
The Etns Glass Company has cut of
part OF the natural gas supply and is using
coal instead.
Belmont county sent a number Of exhib-
its to Columbus Centennial yesterday.
Down near Matamoras rumor has it that
there two cases of smallpox.
The B. & o. will run four excursions to
tie Wese during September.
One gallery in this city took AZ dozen
of photographs on Tuesday.
Bellsire sent good-sizsd delegation to
the State Fair yesterday.
The marriage Of Frank Peles to Miss
Mary Doyle is annouced.
The window houses will go to work the
middle Of September.
Natural gas caused the fire at VIM. Nc
Claims residence.
Miss Lulu Brocaw entertained friends
last night.
Business dead, very dead, about the
city.
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Is entirely a vegetable preparation con
tlu.n- uu Mercury, Potash, Arsenic, or 9th, {
I..,>uDous substances.
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A Democratic Pole Raising.

SPECIAL Correspondence Of The Register.
TROY, GILMER Co, August 28-The
Democrats met 10 this village last Satur-
day, the 25th inst, and raised two beauti-
full poles, rs feet high, aud swung to the
breeze Cleveland and Thurman banner,
and stresmer with Governor A. B. Flem-
ing inscribed. Immediately afterward
the crowd WAS addressed by Hon. John s.
Withers, our esteemed prosecutor. Mr..
withers has been prosecuting attorney for
eight years past, and is renominsted now
for the third time. His speech was clear
and logical. and highly appreciated by all
present. Gilmer is good for her old time
majority.