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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
Milch Cows and Cold Water.

The extreme sensitiyeness o. the man,
mary functions in cows to the influence of
cold, fatigue, excitement, unpleasant
odors, &c, is indeed surprising. We have
been greatly interested in observing the
effects of cold upon the milk secretion as
seen in the herd of cows upon the farm.
During the summer, in hot days in July
and August, the animals resorted to the
lake to drink, and after shaking their
thirst, they would wade into the water and
remain sometimes an hour or two with
the legs half immersed. This habit it was
found invariably diminished the flow of
milk at night, and in'ordcr to learn the ex-
tent of the diminution careful observa-
tons were made. 1t was ascertained that
standing in the water an hour diminished
the flow to the amount of 3 or 10 quarts
in herd of thirteen cows. The loss was
so great that whenever they resorted to
the water they were driven away to the
pasture again at once. We have learned
that from simply turning the herd into
the yard upon cold day in winter. and
allowing them to remain fifteen minutes,
the flow of milk was diminished to 4
serious extent, and consequently the ami
mails are not now allowed to leave the
warm stable during the entire winter, OK
cept for a brief period upon warm, sum
shiny days. Water is brought directly
from well into the barn, and the drink
mails have to move but a step or two to
supply their wants. The nsture of the
water supply, and conveniences OF access
are most important points in the manage
ment of mich cows. A draught of ice
cold water, taken by cow in winter, cuts
short the milk yield for the day from one
to two pints. Well water drawn into YES
sells, and allowed to stand few hours
covered, in the warm barn, has its tenn
perature raised several degrees, and this
practice should be adopted by all thrifty
farmers. 1t would undoubtedly pay well
to slightly warm the water, but this is at
tended with considerable Inconvenience
where large herds are kept, unless
steam apparatus is used. The influence
of cold current Of air, and cold drinking
water, upon cows in milk, is not of a
transient nature it extends for longer
period than day or week. Many fine
animals are ruined by careless exposures
every year, and self-intercst and feelings
Of humanity should prompt all COW own
ers to keep diligent watch over their well
fare and comfOrt.-JournaI Of Chemistry.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
Con the Make.o

1t appears from the investigation now
going on that good many of the prom
inent politicians of Kansas are doing some
very pretty perjuring, or else that a good
many other prominent politicians and
legislators of Kansas have been purchased
by Mr.. Caldwell, one of the Senators, at
prices-fOr low-tOned ones-ranging be-
tween eight hundred and twenty-five hum
dred or five thousand dollars. Heightened
ones, who came out like men and would
not take bride, and intimltei as much
to Caldwell's agent, Furthermore said that
they had been at some expense in order
to secure their seats, and that if Caldwell
would give them the money to defray such
charges, why they would vote for him-or
words to that tffect-we suppose may
have cost about as much, one with anoth-
er, as the lOw-tOned ones. If a man goes
to the legislature son the make" he ex-
poets to have several opportunities in the
course of the winter. and to use them,
and can afford to be bought little cheap
er at each single time than the man who
decides on selling out but once; but, on
the other hand, he is apt to think each
time that he can't afford iu. 1t is pleas
ing spectacle as it stands, and one can
only fall back on the hope that, after all,
perhaps a majority of the members. even
of Kansas Legislature, are unbribable;
and that of the others there are some who
have been rather Indifferent about getting
up their ethics.-N. Y. Nation.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
Edward Bulwer Lytt0n.

The Right Honorable Edward Lytton
Bulwer, the distinguished author, whose
death is announced by cable, was born
in 1905. Receiving his education at Cam
bridge, from which University he gradu-
ated in b. A. in 1926, and NJ. A. in 1885,
he rapidly worked his way to the front
rank of contemporary English authors,
and was, perhaps, among them the most
versatile, as he was the most generally
successful. The first evidence given to
the reading world of his literary ability,
was the publication of a poem on "Sculp-
ture," to which was awarded the Cham
cellor's prize at Cambridge for English
poem was shortly followed by collection
of miscellaneous verses "WoOds and
Wild Flowers" His first novel, 'Falk-
land" was published anonymously. AT
ter which came ssPelham,', remarkable
for its cynicism. Other works followed
in rapid succession on nearly regular
ascending scale Of excellency until about
the year 1888, he attempted the more diff
cult field of labor-the drama-which re-
suited in the production of the s'Lady of
Lyons" and ''Richelieu,' which stand at
the present time among the most popular
plays Of the modern English drama.
Following the year 1912, Bulwer pub
lished several poems, and while he has
worked in almost every known field of
labor, in all of which he has worked well,
and in some pre-eminently well, ifhe has
failed at all it is as poet.
Not only as writer, but as politician,
has he distinguished himself. At the age
of twenty-six he entered Parliament rep
resenting St. Ives and attached himself to
the Reform party. In 1888 he received
his taronetcy, ostensibly for brilliant SER
vice as a pamphleteer. AS a debater he
was not remarkable for brilliancy, but
several Of his speeches were eloquent and
effective. In 1866 he was elevated to the
peerage as Baron Lytton.
His achievements in the diverse fields of
romance, poetry, the drama and politics,
stamp him as one of the remarkable men
Of his epoch though unquestioEably his
reputation must rest on his novels, which
have become incorporated as a permanent
cy in English literature.-Er.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

THE NEW WORLDS GRAND REMEDY
The Old World has played its part in veg
etable medication. But the botany of the
New World is, as yet, imperfectly explor-
ed. One new and most important revela-
ton from that land of wonders-CalifOrnia
has astOnished the scientific, and accom-
plished such cures of diseases Of the stOm-
ach and bowels, bilious complaints, malar-
iOus fevers, nervous affections, and all dis
eases proceeding from a vitiated condition
of the blood, as have never before been
witnessed.
Before WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BITTERs all the alcoholic and mineral
medicines are rapidly falling into disuse.
They cannot resist the overpowering evil
dence brought forward every day, of the
immense superiority of this medicine.
Not a drop Of any variety of distilled or
fermented liquor or mineral poison enters
into its composition. 1t is gentle aperi-
ent. a tonic, derived from entirely new
vegetable sources, an unrivaled stOmachic,
admirable in all pulmonary diseases and,
i'm fact, as near to universal remedy as bo-
tanical discovery and scientific skill can
hope to attain. DR.. Walker considers it
cure for all diseases not organic, and really
the great variety of diseases in which it is
successful seems to warrant the opinion.
Every family needs such a remedy. 1t
saves pain, anxiety and doctors bills. We
know what trouble it is to keep the bowels
of children in order, and any remedy that
will strengthen and regulate their weak
and variable digestion must be domestic
blessing.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
A Novel Telegraphic Scheme.

A novel telegraph scheme has just been
passed upon by both Houses of Congress.
and awaits the signature of the President
to become law. The plan of the invent
or is to erect mast upon the highest
peak of the Rocky mountains, and an
other upon the highest peak of the Alps,
upon the top of each of which is to be
placed an apparatus for the collection of
electricity. He claims that these masts
will reach a stratum of the atmosphere
which is highly charged with electricity.
and that the slightest pulsation at one tow
er will Immediately produce similar pull
sation at the other, the complete circuit
being made by the electrified stratum and
tile ground connections, as in ordinary
telegraphing. Whether the inventors
theory is sound, we leave for the
sGvants to decide. In these latter
days it is not safe to predict that q thing
cannot be done, however impossible it
may seem. A few years ago, ordinary
telegraph communication seemed just as
impossible as DIR. Loomis' aerial PROPOSE
ton. Should this theory prove practical.
it must reduce the cost of telegraphy very
materially, as it does away with the use
wires and poles, and collects electricity
gratuitously from a locality where no
royalty will ever be likely to be asked.
-Er
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
Senatorial Brib

Drunkenness is among the besetting
sins of Senators, and its exhibition in the
Senate Chamber is not an unusual occur
renee. This would in itself be a sufficient
disgrace, but one shame follows closely
upon the exposure of another. The Cred
it Mobilier Investigation had not gone far
til another committee developed the Cald-
well bribery. While the two inquiries
were going along side by side facts are de-
veloped showing that other Senators have
not been averse to the use of money in Sc
curing their elections. One of these, ac-
cording to the testimony of C. S: Bush
nell, was ex-senator Thayer, of Nebras-
but DIR. Durant swears that he gave ten
thousand dollars toward the election of
Senator Harlan, of Iowa, six years ago,
and Harlan succeeded. Harlan admits
the fact, but denies the pertinency OF the
inquiry. He seems to ask whether it is
anybody's business who aided him in his
election by paying money in his behalf.
In this there is an impudence that is sub
lime, for money expended either in buy
ing newspapers or votes in favor of a car
didate for the United States Senate is bril-
berry. 1t is not q case analogous to
any other, since there are no legitimate
election expenses attending these cleo
tons, and when money is paid in this way
the fact is sufficient proof that the reasons
BILE. Harlan's case, as well as Caldwell's,
shows that it is, indeed. time that the Sem
ate begun to purge itself. Now, it is not
only imbecile, tits corrupt. Its presiding
officer that is and that is to be are both
tainted by grave suspicion of participa-
ton In the frauds of the Credit Mobilier.
Others of its members, long regarded as
among its peers, are sadly off color be-
cause Hoax Aims made butter melt in
their mouths. 1t is not even unconscious
of its dishonor, and the sad spectacle has
been witnessed within a year of every
member of the Senate asserting on his
voir dire that he had not violated its sacred
confidence. They have now an Opportu-
nifty to proceed against one of themselves
in earnest; and though Harlan goes out in
March, it might be well to dispense with
his public services even sooner. The tes-
timOny in Caldwell's case is SO straight
forwa'd and seems to fix the charge of
bribery SO completely upon the Senator
that in his case the issue cannot be evad, d.
The man who buys his way into the Sen
ate is fit only for the Penitentiary, and
we expect this to be the end of Caldwell's
career, for nothing short of it will satisfy
the people.-N. y. Herald.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

Luckily for the sick, the idea that 1t is necessary
to reduce their bodily strength in order to cure
them, is fast dying out. Modern science reeognt
the fact that disease is OF itself more than suf
fciently depressing to body and mind, and does
need to be assisted in Its inroads upon the vital
energy of the system by violent urgations and
other facilitating mixtures. Prostraton is, in
short, '.play ed out,'' and the practitioners VIII
still cling 1t few and far between that
cannot, like their predecessors of the same fatal
school who 1ourished half century ago, I'LL the
graveyard with their victims. The intrs~ Uction oil
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in 1851 the heavi-
bow that the old practice OF depletion had
received, and from that time to the present, the
celebrity Of the great vegetable invigorant has in
creased, the purgng. blstering, bleeding, water
Cruel practice has declined. The effect OF this IA
nous preventive and remedy is TO streng hen,
build up, regulate and tranquilze. not to weaken.
break down and violently disturb the system. II
Is tonic, Alternative, and nervine, with pure
stimulant its propelling and distributing agent
This stimulant dfruses the curative and life-sus-
tanning elements OF the medicine through the
whole org 4nization, and brings them into contact
with the sources of disease Hence its of in
digestion, constipation, bilious complaints, ner-
vousness, languor, debility low spirits. maarious
disorders, &C, are complete and thorough and as
a protection against the ailments caused ag "a
waited by cold and damp il has no equal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
Kansas ROttennesS.

Next to the Credit Mobilier infamy, the
investigation of the Kansas senatorial in
fanny is just now bringing to light the
most astounding facts in political rotten
ness. That Mr.. Caldwell got his seat in
the U. S. Senate by wholesale purchase
and bribery is completely established by
proofs of an unimpeachable character.
This is plain enough from the course pur-
sued by Caldwell in his defense. Instead
of proving any fact tending to discreuit
the positive evidence of bribery, or i'm any
way mitigating his own guilt, Caldwell's
witnesses implicate nearly all other con-
spicuous republican politicians, and some
democratic politicians, of Kansas, in the
same sort ofinfamous political crime. In
stead of trying to defend himself, which
manifestly he cannot do, Caldwell is turn
ing upon his accusers with proofs show
ing that they are nearly. if not quite as
deep in the mud as he is in the mire. In
this undertaking the corrupt senator is
not without success. That Governor Car
ney did "his level best to get the sena-
torial seat by the same process of pur-
chase and bribery which Caldwell en-
pIoyed. there is little room to doubt. The
central fact of the whole matter clearly
Is that the seat was held 1T the diep"ssl
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
Still Deeper Infamy.

There is an old maxim which says that
man who will lie will steal. The con-
verse is quite as true. And the latest de-
velopment in the infamous Credit Mobil-
Ter business tends to show that the Con-
gresham who will become the subject of
bribery, is Congressman who will lie,
and If hard pushed, will not scruple to lie
upon oath.
Senator Patterson of New Hampshire,
has brought himself, by attempting to
escape the evidence of bribe-taking. into
the situation of liar upon oath, as well
at bribe-taker. On Tuesday, the New
Hampshire Senator again appeared volun-
tarily before the committee, and testified
that he only gave money to Ames to in
vest in Pacific railway stock, and that he
was ignorant of the fact that the latter
had applied it to the purchase of Credit
Mobilier stock. As collateral proof that
he had never owned or been interested in
Credit Mobilier stock-or supposed he
had not-he produced two letters from
Ames, written in June last, to relieve him
from the charge made during the political
campaign. Neither of these letters, it is
to be observed, specifically deny that Pat
tersOn had any interest in Credit Moblier
stock, though they were so phrased as to
imply the Senator's innocence upon the
charge alleged.
When Patterson had said his saw, Cakes
<AucS again uOOk Tic WlCueSS SLaQO, ana
said it was true he had written those let
lers, but he had done it upon Patterson's
importantly to save him from the damag-
ing effects of the charges made last sum-
mer, or, in Ames' words: s'to cover up
certain points for him; that while the let
tiers were true on their face, in the state
ments that Pattersen's name did not ap-
pear on the books as an owner of Credit
Mobilier stock, they were not true in
spirit, as Ames had bought and carried
the stock for Patterson, with Patterson's
money. and had paid to Patterson divi-
dends on the same! In reply to ques-
ton by Mr.. Niblack as to why he had
thus assisted Patterson in "skulking,'
Anes said, Because 1 am kind-bearted,
and want to help everybody"
In the frightful infamy of this Credit
MObilie;' business, it would seem that be-
yond the lowest depth there is still one
lower deep. That lower deep there is
now said to be a probability of reaching,
for that Ames, who ''has found his memo
randum book and his memory" is pre-
pared to overturn most of the testimony
which the implicated Congressman have
given on their own behalf, or to prove
that they are not only corrupt bribe-tak-
ers. but liars and perjurers. Neverthe-
less. they are among the persons we have
chosen to make for us laws.-Er.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
The COlOred Loyalist.

1t is beginning to dawn upon the colored
loyalist that the recent glorious victory
has hitherto Melted him considerably more
praise than pudding. He was made a
great deal of so long as his ballot was still
in his fist and the result of the day was
doubtful. But now that Grant is safely
reelected and the country saved, the
white trash pocket all the offices, while
he is fobbed off with empty compliments
upon the soundness of his instincts -
and his really beautiful devotion to the
republican party. Musing upon these
things, the colored organ at Philadelphia
exclaims, with very pardonable heat ::
of Pennsylvania, feel chagrined at being
SO sought for during the troubles of the
late canvass, and being now so forgetfully
thrust aside. Senators and representatives
say it was an oversight-it was not
thought of in time. All we have to say
is, that these oversights are too Internally
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

of the man who would pay the most brihe
money, and that Caldwell got it, not be-
cause he was the only political scoundrel
who went into the bribery business, put
because he was able to put more capital
into the business than Carney and some
others could command.
These Kansas developments certainly
constitute very deplorable commentary
upon the experiment of free government.
Nevertheless, it is one upon which PROB
ably seventy-five per cent. of the people
of the country will bestOw very little
thought. The political party which nurs'
es this frightful corruption is in power.
1t would be national calamity, cry all
the corruptionists in chorus, not to keep
it in power. And so we go on shooting
Niagara. '-CHicago Times.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08
In the Jaws of Death.

The Steiss Times says that at the
menagerie of Signori Bidel and Fair
nall, at Turin, on Monday evening, Dec.
%, the audience were treated to perform
ance not announced in the bills. Signor
Bidel, the famous lion-tamer, entered, as
usual, large cage in which were lions,
lionesses, bears, hyenas, and lamb. At
ter the feats of leaping, &C., ordinarily
shown in such exhibitions, the grand fea-
ture consisted in the Simultaneous APP
proach of the wild animals to the lamb,
and the exchange of the kiss of fraterni-
ty." This was accomplished successful
", the animals methOdically touching
noses, then gravely stalking back to their
places. The performance was to close by
putting the lambs head in the mouth OF
a lion. No sooner had the Jaws closed
upon the head of the animal than it was
evident by the eyes and movement OF the
tail of the lion that foul play was threat
ened. and before word of command
could be given streams of bl cd was rum
and women tainted, but fortunately the
panic was of short duration. Signor
Bidel, with tremendous blow on the
throat of the lion and shout of command
forced the half wild animal to relinquish
his victim, and although roaring feartully,
he sullenly obeyed the fixed eye and ges-
ture of his master, retiring into corner
of the cage. But to the renewed horror
of the people, in dealing with the lion he
had turned his back on the liOness, who,
with howl of rage, leaped upon his back.
Fortunate for Bidel, her claws and teeth
entered his clothing only, and, with a
----'"" and cry he leapedfrom under her. at
ng right and left with
Orcing the animals to
ge. There was an in
and submission on the
during which Bide1, re-
nfastened the cage and
t of it. Seeing him safe
audience was tremen-
dous. anu Tia. - ers that greeted his ap-
pearance were deafening. Although per-
fectly quiet, the deadly pallor of his face
gave evidence of the danger he had
passed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

The fundamental laws of Indiana pro-
hibit the immigration or employment of
colored persons within its boundaries. 1t
is manifestly necessary that either the
Constitution of the United States or that
of Indiana should be altered; and rather
than upset the entire country, Indiana
has disinterestedly resolved to adopt the
latter alternative.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

AN ARTICLE OF TRUE MERIT
:. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROcHEs," are the
most popular article in this country or E'l-
rope for Throat Diseases and Coughs, and
this popularity is based upon real merit.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

THE ST. LOUIS MIDLAND FARMER for
january has made its appearance. 1t is the
Western Rurdlisf, enlarged and beautified and
changed as to name and general make up. The
ST. Louis Midland Farmer is filed with matter OF
special interest to agriculturists and ought to be
literally patronized by them. Price, per annum,
only FIFTY CENTS, payable IN ADVANCE. Bow
man & Matthews, publishers, 4l4 North Third
street ST IOuis Mo.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

THE COUNTRY SEEMS TO BE FILLED
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eases, that one scarcely knows which to use,
for want of confidence in their medical prop
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the high order and extraordinary efficacy of
Aliens Lung Balsam, that we are compelled
to regard the evidences of our senses, and
confidently state for Cough and Cold, and
that Hydrd-hedded Monster Consumption, we
think that preparation Il safe and certain
cure that is now before the public.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-08

Mr.. Sumner made collection of
many rare literary works and works of
art while abroad. Among them is John
Bunyan's autograph, the original manu-
ssripr of Burns ''Sco's wha haze wi
Wallace bed" and book which belong
ed to 'srare Bep JonsOn.o