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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13
japanese Women.

THE Japanese women are not pretty;
but they have charming natural manners,
with beautifully shaped arms and tiny
hands. The young women are all rs re
markable for their superb white teeth as
the married ones are for their hidcous
black ones. This custom originated some
two or three hundred years ago, and is
supposed to show the wifc's devotion to
her husband. One of the Mikados wives
$50 goes the Legend was very lovely, and
to show her Indifference to her personal
appearance, and to prove her love for her
husband, blackened her beautiful teeth
and shaved off her eyebrows. This was
considered such sacrifice, that all living
wives (not to be outdoHe by Mrs. Mikado)
followed her example. The custom has
become compulsory.
Whether the married women like thus
TO blacken their teeth or not, is disputed
among foreign residents here. The men
compel them, however, to do it, whether
they like it or lot, for it is the great sign
by which a man consecrates and shows
off his female chattel to the world. Who
ever has blackened teeth is not to be
touched by other men, on pain of death
The eyebrows of married women, | may
as well add here, are shaved, and their
lips rouged. Needs there, then, this pen
atty of death?
A merchant, who seems to be rich in
the good things of the world, has jus. let
one of our ladies peep into his wife's in
ner bed chamber, and here is the result of
her brief explorations:
Little or no furniture no chairs no
bedstead nothing but mats to sleep on.
A toilet box was on the floor, near the
wall-about the only article of furniture
in the room. In this box there were five
drawers, and two lacquer basins on top.
In the top drawer of this box there was Il
metallic mirror, like our hand glasses.
In the second drawer she kept her pow
der, paint, wax, brush, tooth powder and
brush. Two little drawers came next; in
one she had her false hair, and in the
other fancy pins, gilt paper, and other
fiXings for her hair. In the lower drawer
was her pillow, which is placed under the
neck when sleeping on the mats, so as to
prevent the hair from being rumpled. 1t
is made of wood and covered with paper.
on the top. The powder looks like
starch, and when they use ii they mix a
little water with it, anG rub it in like
paste; and they have two brushes that
they use to rub it off with The paint
looks green, and turns red when put on the
lips and cheeks"
The following is her receipt for black
ing the teeth:
"Take three pints of water, and, hay
ing warmed it, add half tea-cupful of
wine (sa>i y. Put into this mixture a
quantity of red hot iron; allow it to
stand five or six days, when there will be
a scum on the top of the mixture, which
should then be poured into small tea
cup and placed near the fire. When it is
warm. powdered gall-nuts and iron filings
should be added to it, and the whole
should be warmed again. The liquid is
then painted on the teeth by a soft feath-
er brush, with more powdered gall -nuts
and iron, and, after several applications,
the desired color will be obtained."-
Br00ks's .Sere7e Months Rem"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13
Presidential Qualifications.

One of the most amusing incidents of
this canvass is the assumption by Presi-
dent Grants friends of his immense su-
periority to Greeley in the special matter
of Presidential qualifications. Grant has
administered the executive Office for more
than three years; by the time his present
term expires he will have administered it
four years: he will thus have the advan-
tage over Greeley of four years valuable
experience, official habit and routine
knowledge. The Presidency is familiar
thing to him; he understands the bust
ness; he knows how to be President; he
is at home in the White House; Msyefore,
Grant ought to be reelected. On the
other hand, Greeley-unfortunate man
has never been President; he would be
like a fish out of water, in the White
House; he don't know anything about the
stately decorum and the high solemn du-
ties of the great office; he is not familiar
with public dignities and proprieties; he
has no experience in the business of
handling and settling grave and great
questions; he is not versed in the arts of
diplomacy; he would not know how to
make Washington treaties, indirect claims
and all that; he would not know how to
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13
A Cool Greeting for Grant at the
jubilee.

1ETo the presence of this great audience,
up the center aisle, marched General
Grant and his crowd. People stood up
to see him, climbed upon the seats, craned
their necks and stared. That was all. A
violent effort to get up an enthusiastic
scene was made by some sleek gentlemen
in tall black hats who were posted near
the center door at which he entered.
They swung their hats, jumped and yelled
thunder didn't come. The effort died out
within forty feet of the door, without
awakening the faintest response from the
multitude, and in as thorough silence as
it is possible for so enormous and uncom-
Portable a multitude to maintain, Grant
and his crowd marched forward to their
seats. The number present is variously
estimated from sixty to eighty thousand,
including chorus. Yet all his applause
should be thankful that he got so much
without having the post-ofiice and Gus
tom-house closed for the occasion
Your people seem rather cold here"
remarked, doubtfully, one of the Presi-
dental party to Bostonian. "Oh, do
they 2" was the response. Well, you
come back here the day Horace Greeley
comes to the Jubilee, and see if they are "
1t is simple truth to state that such was
inc sentiment ecnOed IN all parts OF the
building.
When the Presidential party were
seated in a reserved place in the center of
the house, they were found to consist of
Grant, Babcock, Porter, Dent, Fish, Ores
well, Boutwell,, Robson, Wilson, Loring,
Gov. Jewell of Connecticut, and several
ladies'. AS they entered, the United States
Marine band, the foreign bands, the
orchestra and the organ united in ''Hai!
to the Chief" and after the celebrated
visitors were seated all the noisemaking
elements on the stage legitimately belong
ing to the Jubilee were combined to give
powerful effect to the Handel chorus,
See, the COnquering Hero Comes" The
grand old piece was magnificently
rendered, but only received slight APP
plause and no demand for an encore.
The less conquering hero the better
seemed the prevailing impression of that
audience.
The third piece on the programme was
an original song written for the occasion
by Mime. Rudersdorff, who also composed
its music and sang it. Its title was,
Homage to Columbia" The music of
supported by the English Grenadier
sounded splendidly; but Nine. Ruders-
huge audience she exerted herself beyond
her powers, constantly sang falsely and
with decidedly unpleasing tone. Not
withstanding these defects, however, the
auditors and chorus were so well pleased
with the melody that an encore was de
manded and given.-Boston CIR ". y.
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they might be for localities of an opposite

they might be for localities of an opposite
character
Again, in selecting the best stock, a
man should not only know something of
| its adaptation to his locality, but also de
eide in advance for what purpose it is to
be kept. If cows are to be kept for their
milk alone, then breed should be Sc
lected that is known to excel in this
particular, but if stock is to be used for
both dairy and beef, then a mixed breed
might be preferable. In sheep husbandry,
similar principles control profits. The
finest-woOl breeds are not, as a rule, the
best for mutton, therefore it would de
pend somewhat upon locality and mar
kets in selecting the best.
Fast trotters are not the best horses for
farm or heavy work on the road, al
though the tendency at the present time
is to produce those possessing great
speed, even at the expense of other and
far more valuable qualities.
The best of anything is that which is
the most useful, durable, and yields the
greatest profit on the money invested in
purchase and cost in keeping. Always
purchase the best, but be sure that it is
what you want and adapted to your sur
roundings and circumstances.-Neac IoTk
Sun.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

The Boston Irnre2er says: "a gen
tleman of this city, well known for his
early rambling in the woods and swamps,
in search of wild flowers and rare plants,
was presented last week with s,ibstan
tial pair of cowhides to wear upon such
occasions. Taking them home to his
hotel he handed them over to Henry, an
intelligent fifteenth amendment, accom-
panied by a twenty-five cent scrip and
the request that he would stuff them fun
of grease. Yesterday afternoon, having
arranged for long tramp, he went for
his boots, and found that the request had
been complied with to the letter, each
boot having inside several pounds of
choice beef suet, well pressed home.
There is a talk now of an entertainment
at the Union Market Hotel, some day this
week, at which the philosopher will en-
large upon what / know about greasing
boots"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER.-Thrty years
have elapsed since the introduction OF Davis
Pain Killer to the public, and yet at the
present time it is more popular and COM
mands n larger sale than ever before. Its
popularity is not confined to this country
alone all over the world its beneficial effects
in curing the ills that flesh is heir to-, are
acknowledged and appreciated, and as Pain
Killer its fame is limited to no country, sect
or race, has never been equaled by any medi-
cine in Europe or America. 1t is sold by all
medicine dealers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

Cant DO WITHOUT IT'-This is what the stage
and horse car companies, livery-stable keepers,
members of the turf, and all grooms and trainers
say of the MUSTANG LINIMENT They can't do
without it, And why? Because it infalIibly re-
duces the external swellings, etc, which, under
various names, impair the usefulness and value
of the king of quadrupeds, and also because, for
sprains, strains, gals anu other Injuries to which
is liable to- it is the most trustworthy pre-
paraton in the market Yet these recommc da tfons
comprise only portion Of its claim to public conf
it has been recognized specific for p,any Of the
most agonizing disorders which afict the human
famy-such as rheumatism. govt, neuralgia lumba-
CO. ticdoOreux. sore throat. earache toothache and
likewise peerless application for cuts, bruises
burns and scalds.
As QuTcK AS A FLASH OF LIGHTNING does
CRIsTADORo'S EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE act upon the
hair whiskers and moustaches no chameleon tints
but the purest Raven or the most exquisite Browns
will be evolved.
IN ONE TO FIVE MINUTES, Headache. Earaehe
Neuralgia, Lame Back, Diarrhea, Groups, SDrains
and all similar complaints, are reliered by FLAGG
INSTANT RELIEF, or money refunded.
HoFFMANN's Hop Pills cure Fever and Ague.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13
Dropped Eggs.-Have rea

Dropped Eggs.-Have ready sauce
pan of boiling water. Throw in a little
salt. Break fresh eggs into a cup, one
by one, and gently drop each into the
water so as not to break the yolk or have
the white spread much, Dip the boiling
water over the yoik with large spoon
until the white sets then, with an egg
slice, take each egg ont separately upon
buttercd toast. Dress the dish with
sprigs of parsley sprinkle over a little
salt if not seasoned sufficiently by the
sailed water. 1t is safer to cook one egg
at time, keeping the dish into which
they are placed after being cooked COW
cred, or where it will keep hot.-Chrts-
tim TEi0H
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

GENTLEMEN have long felt the want of a
paper collar that looked like linen. This is
furnished them in the Elmwood Collar. 1t
has folded edges, fine cloth surface, and is
so perfect imitation of linen that it can
not be detected. Try it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

Pork Pudding-One cup chopped
pork; one cup of molasses with one tea
spoon soda stirred into ii; one cup of
raisins; thrcc-fourths cup of sweet milk;
all kinds of spices; flour enough to make
II stiff batter; steam four hours For a
sauce take one cup of white sugar, put in
one cup of boiling water and pour upon
two well beaten eggs; flavor with lemon
and add a small piece of butter.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

WE copy the following from an exchange,
which is important, if true: Chronic diar-
rhna of long standing, also dysentery, and
all similar complaints common at this season
Of the year, can be cured by the use (inter-
nally) of Johnson's Anodyne Linine1t. We
know whereof we affirm
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

WASTED observation-disclosures the
French artiticer, made a chain of two
hundred links, with its paddock and key,
all weighing together less than the third
part of grain. He was also the maker
of a landau, which opened and shut by
springs. This miniature equipage, with
six horses attached to it, a coachman
seated on the box, with a dog between
his legs, four inside and four outside
passengers, position riding one of the
four horses, was drawn with all the ease
and safety imaginable by a well-trained
flea. The inventor and executor of this
;iUerile machine bestowed on it probably
as much time as would have sutiiced to
produce Watts fire-engine or Mongofier's
balloon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

WHETHER for use on man or beast, the
Merchants Gar@ling Oil will be found an IN
valuable Eminent, and worthy of use by
every resident in the land. We know OF no
proprietary medicine article now used IN
the United States which shares the good Will
of the people to a greater degree than this
- l. Itdtfes,deIt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

THE cathartics used and approved by the
physicians comprising the various medical
associations of this State are now compound
ed and sold under the name of Prisons
Puyyatice Pills.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

The driver of stage in Genesce
County, n. Y, died recently, and his
widow has succeeded To his office, which
she fills with the ability of an experienced
,Jehu.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

EXPERIMENTS prove that one horse can
draw, on a good road, in good condition,
more than three horses can draw on Il
road in poor condition.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

VEGETABLE PULMONARY BAIsAM, doubt
less the best Cough Medicine in the verdi
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

THE Best and the Cheapest Hair Dressing
is Burnett's Cocaine.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

WHEN WHITING TO ADVERTISERS
w pIease say You saw the advertisement
In this paper
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13
When to Cut Wheat.

| THE usual practice among farmers is, to
| let wheat stand, before it is cut, until the
straw is entirely changed in color from
green to yellow and the grain has become
hard and nearly OF quite dry. Numerous
experiments have been made in this
country, but more parti cularly in En-
! gland, to determine at what period of
| ripeness it is best to cut wheat, having in
view the greatest yield of grain and it of
the best quality. 1t is we'll known to
those who have investigated the subject,
that the ripening of the seed consists en-
tirely of chemical processes, which we
cannot here attempt to explain, that are
of Importance to be considered in order
| to make the most of the crop after it has
| been grown. The immature grain of
wheat, in its early stage, is found to be
| filled with Il milky fluid, which gradually
changes in cOnsistence from this milky
| state to one more firm and solid. These
| experiments have been instituted to de
| termine with accuracy at what period of
| this change the grain should be harvested
to secure the greatest advantages. The
unanimous opinion appears to be, that if
grain is cut soon after the straw has
| turned yellow below the head, while the
| lower part of the stem is still green and
the seed yet remains iii a soft and doughty
| state, the grain will weigh more to the
bushel and yield a greater amount from a
| given space of ground; that more and bet
ter flour is made from it; it is relished
better and is more nutritious than if the
grain was allowed TO stand until it be
came fully ripe.
These experiments have been so fire.
quently made and with such uniform re
suits, that we feel unwilling to let the
coming harvest pass without again re-
minding our readers of the fact. 4 very
careful series of experiments of this char
acter was made some years ago in York
shire, England, by Mr.. John Hannah,
and he sums up the loss by Smelling and
in the weight and quality of the grain
through letting it stand until fully ripe,
as equal to So per acrc-a sum, or even
half of it, not to be lost sight of by the
farmer RHFH l}0i}9.
Killing Weeds in Lawns.-The AD1er-
Iran Ralm if2He says: Dock, Canada
thistles, horseradish, dandclions, and other
strong rooted varieties are frequent ten
ants of the grass plot They obstruct
the lawn mower, and when shavcn as
closely as the grass, spring quickly INTO
prominence again. Perhaps Tie best
method of killing them out is To use
narrow bladcd spade, or strong knife,
which will cut the root deep enough under
the surface, when il can he pulled up,
and in most cases will not grow again.
This, however is not the case with strong
growing and extremely vital plants, like
harseradish thistles and dock. These re
quirc more frequent treatment, and per
haps something additional tn the cutting.
If a little salt, or what is much better,
Kerosene can hc applied to TN" cut sur
face of the roots, it generally Mills them
completely.
One of the most important points i'm
window gardening is watering There
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

Dried Peach Pudding-Cut in small
pieces one pint of dried peaches, wash
them, and boil in just enough water to
cover them. When they are tender, add
two tablespoonfuls of brown sugar, and
boil a few minutes longer, when they
will resemble cooked raisins. Make a
stiff batter of three eggs, one tablespoon
full of butter, one teacup of sweet milk,
one teaspoonful of soda, and two of
cream-of tartar, sifted in quart of flour.
You Will not have 10 use all of the flour
just enough to make stiff batter. Stir
your peaches in the batter and bake in a
buttered pan, and you will have a deli
cious pudding which no one can tell from
one made of raisins. Serve with butter
sauce Western HuFul
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

WHAT flower would finish n drawing
room best2 Rose would.
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And why it should be kept Always Near at Hand :
list. Pain.KiIIer is the most certain Cholera
cure that medical science has produced.
I'd. Pain X iiier. Darrhna and Dysentery
remedy, seldom, If ever, fails.
Sd. Pain-k III err will cure Cramps Pains in
any part OF the SYSTEM y single dose usually
effects
18th. Pain-k iller will cure Dyspepsia and Indi-
gestion, if used according to directions.
5th. Pa in X iller is almost never-failing cure
for Sudden Colds, Coughs etc.
9th. Pain x ilIer has proved a Sovereign Rene
dy for Fever and y que and Chill Fever; has
cured the most obstinate cases.
9TH. Pa!n-K ilIer, linimcnt. is unequaled for
Frost Bites Chilblains, Burns, Bruises, Cuts,
Sprans, etc
Sth. Pain Il Ter has cured .rses of rheumatism
and Neuralgia after years standing.
9th. PaiU-Ek iIicr will destroy Bois, Felons,
Nhitlows, Old Sores, giving, relic from Pain
after the first application.
10th. Pafn-Ii ller cures Headache and Toothache.
11th Pain * ilIrr will you days of sickness
and many IA dollar in time and doctors bills.
18TH. Pain-I< iiIcr is purely Vegetable prepara-
ration safe to keep and use in every family The
simplicity attending together with the
variety of diseases that be entirely cridcatcd by
it, aud the great amount OF pain and suffering that can
be acviatcd through its max 1t imperative up
every person to supply themselves with this yalua
able remedy. and to keep it always near at hand.
The Pnin-k ilicr is now known and apprec
atcd in quarter the globe. Ply sicials
mend in their practice. while all classes of society
found relief ant! comfort. Give il trial.
cE-Directions accompany each bottlc.-A.
Pricc---.l5c., Soc, and 81 per Bottle.
q a. hAe0lc e~0 ~:--:--o<; -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

TIL. - & SEsgEtsea
EEaTstN%ISF w TER Is sold II The Spring
The folio lIf-l lil' cci johns each.
Six gallon dciipl,ns, So! each Gases OF two dozen
quart bottles $50 each. If ghborir:g druggists Ito
not keep IT, lnNas may have it sent from the Spring
by Railroad Adams Express by enclosing postof-
fccnuney orders checks. Iy sicians and clcTgymcn
supplied for their own it'll tlrcegallon dCmiiohns
$3.50 each with siN-iraon demiiohns at $3.50 each
with cases of two dozen quarts at $3.50 each Medical
and clerical vocation must he certified by
Postum ster or other responsible parties. Address
WHITNEY BROS, 221 5. Front ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
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Rye -four boiled in water, with iitlle
alum added while boiling, makes AN al
hcsivc paste almost az strong as glue.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

HoFFMANN's Hop Pills cure Fever and Ag
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seNr~,- ,urreIr. tearing men and Joo,Js
ts maze pheasant probable or: no RI Il or al,
tai Writ" H. J. HASTINGS, 10 lindal st. Boston Mas
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-07-13

MY DEAR ARABELLA: Thinking you would be
dull to-day, have decided to bring some one to
dnncr-some yod know we'll an old and true
friend. | you will do your best for may
tell you in confidence it isn't every day he gets
such coy little dinner as you give him if you
like. Your loving husband, JOHN.
IN. B.-Six, sharp"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-04
rs CLEAR AND HARMLESS AS wa

nS- CLEAR AND HARMLESS AS Wa
TER-NATTANS'S CRYSTAL, DISCOVERY FOR
TIE HAIR.-A perfectly clear preparation in one
bottle az easily applied as water, for restoring to
gray hair its natural color and youthful appear.
ance, to eradicate and prevent dandrun, to pro-
mote the growth OF the hair and stop Its falling
out. It is entirely harmless, and perfectly free
from any poisonous substance, and viii therefore
take the place OF all the dirty and unpleasant
preparations now in use. Numerous testimonials
have been sent us from many OF our most promi.
nent citizens, some Of which are eubjoined. In
everything in which the articles now in use are
Objectionable, CRYSTAL DISCOVERY ia perfect.
1t ls warranted to contain neither Sugar OF Lead,
Sulphur or Nitrate Of Silver, 1t does not soil the
clothes or scalp, Is agreeably perfumed, and
makes one OF the best dressings for the Hafr In
use. II restores the color OF the Hair "more per
feot and uniformly than any other preparation"
and always does SO In from three to ten days,
virtually feeding the roots Of the Hair with all
the nourshing qualities necessary to its growth
and healthy condition; 1t restores the decayed
and Induces new growth OF the Hair more POSI-
lively than anything else. The application Of
this wonderful discovery also produces pleasant
and cooling effect on the scalp and gives the Hair
q pleasing and elegant appearance. Price 81 O
bottle. ARTHUR NAFTANS,
Inventor and Proprietor, Washington, D. O.
For sale by the Agens, DIR. II. BAER,
No. ls1 Meeting street, Charleston, 8. O.
nov lS-stut hly