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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19
Bathing Children.

SOME mothers think, when their chit
dren get beyond two or three years OF
age, the frequent entire bath can be dls-
pensed with. If some of the main facts
of physiology were well known anu
understood, every one would perceive
that cleanliness of the skin is one OF the
conditions of good health. 1t happens
when bathing is disrcgardcd that the
lungs, kidneys or bowels have more than
their own apportionment of work. Ii
these are strong and healthy, they may
bear the tax with little apparent injury,
but, in most cases, lowering OF the
vitality and tone of the system cnsues.
Large bath-tubs are pleasant and conVen-
lent, but not Indispensable to the proper
cleansing of the skin. speedy sponS..
ing of the body in pure water, followed
bv friction in pure air, is all that is
necessary. When disinclinet to use wa
ter, | find thorough application of the
flesh brush to the whole person an adj
mirablc substitute; especially, on retlr-
ing, it relieves nervousness, cqualiZcs
the circulation and induces quiet sleep.
Mothers, above all, should see thai their
children are well bathcd. If their skins
are kept active and healthy there VIII
not be half the danger from fever, colds
and cruptive diseases. If your little one
is cross or troublesome, and finds no
occupation that plcases him, try the
effect of a bath; sometimes II Is magical,
and if tired, he Will 90 to sleep ana
awaken bright, cheerful and happy. DO
not though, rs have seen some parents
do, plunge a child into cold water when
he screams and shrinks from it, thinking
YOU are doing good deed. Nature
must he the guide. If your child has
nervous constitution, shock of this
Kind is only cNhausting and Injurious
igricHituriSt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19
The Menatee.

Born the Indian and st. Lucie Rivers
are filled with a coarse, rank grass,
which takes root ut a depth of twenty or
thirty feet, and rises to the surface.
1t is called mena'ee grass, because 1t Is
eaten by the wonderful mcnatee, or sea-
COW. Florida is the only spot on the
North American continent where this
animal is found. 1t is amphibious and
herbivcrous, and weighs from 800 to 1000
pounds. 1T suckles its young and has IA
head like Il seal, nose like COW, flip
pers like a sea-liOn and a tail like Il
whale. Such is the description by those
who have seen it. OF immense strength,
when at bay it can knock boat to
pieces. The body is powerfully built.
The bones are like iron, and the ribs are
short, thick and heavy and as white as
ivory. The menatec is very shy. Once
in IA while one is shot. Several have
been netted. One was captured year
ago and taken to Savannah alive, but it
died within a few months The meat is
eaten by the people living on the upper
Indian River and is said to be sweet and
palata BILE. Indians are extremely fond
of it.
While on the way up from Lake Worth
Moore and Hammond had narrow es-
cape from a menatee. They were sailing
at twilight in one of the sluggish and
tortuous lagoons leading to the Ever
glades. While rounding an abrupt curve
in mangrove swamp they startled a
menatee. The monster was sleeping I'M
der some low branches. Thinking itself
cornered, it made a rush for the boat.
Fortunately the water was deep and it
slipped under the bow. Its back, how
ever, scraped the keel, and the craft was
lifted from the water. The menatec
dashed the waves with its tail, barely
missing the boat, and raised such swell
that she half-filled with water. The pale
faced men bailed her out and continued
their journey.
Years ago an Indian-river hunter was
caught in similar fix. The sky was
overcast and the night very dark. A
frightened menatee shattered his boat
and she went to the bottom. The hunter,
caught the boughs of the overhanging
mangroves and tried to pull himself
ashore, but was barred by a network of
roots. All night long he chung to the
mangroves. Clouds of mosquitoes and
sandfiies surrounded him, and he suffered
almost intolerablc tortures. At daylight
he managed to get into the swamp, and
after incredible hardships worked his
way to point opposite Jupiter light,
where he made himself heard and was
rescued.-Fgorida Letter IN N. Y. Sun.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

Boys, wake up, Don't sit dreaming as
though the world was just made to sleep
in. Don't imagine somebody is going to
clothc and feed you whfie you do moth
ing but read love stories. Have more
ambition than TO part your HAIR IN the
middle, carry cane, wear hne oo"'S
and flourish cigar. Don't, any of you
belittle yourselves by using tobacco III
any form. 1t wiz make you filthy, Gre
ate an appetite for liquor and make you
old and nervous.
Wake up, Try to be somebody. Try
TO do something. Try to be noble, hon
est and Industrious. By being sGme-
body we do not mean simply being rich,
or Just like all the rest of the boys. Step
out boldly into new paths that other
boys are too indolent and timid to try
In doing this you may not be i'Se Ned
who uses oaths; or Fred, who plays
cards; or Tom, who says his mother ANS
father don't know anything; or like any
of IA score of other boys who all do about
the same way for fear the rest will laugh
at them.
To do something is to shovel coal or
run errands: indeed, anything that Is
right, rather than lounge on hotel steps
or hang around saloons. If you Woulo
rather tell little falsehood or smoke OF
drink than TO be seen in plain clothes,
nobody.
Truth, temperance and good deeds
make men; clothes have nothing 10 do
with it. If the lads you associate with
talk sneeringir of their mothers and SIS
tiers, avoid them as you would deadly
poison The influence of low, vulgar
language may lead you to infamy. BE
URE. Oh, how pleasant it is to look into
the face of an innocent lad who is chaste
and virtuousi Take care of your bodIes'
do not abuse them. Keep them sacredly
pure, clean and wholesome.
Don't think that because you are only
lad it will not make any difference 1t
you do just as you please. Don't think
that God cares very little about you,
when the most trifling act you may do
is held in His everlasting remembrance.
He says: Even child IS known by his
doings, whether his works be pure, or
whether they be right" Just think OF
that! Oh, how good and right and pure,
then, ought every child to be-, because
for such God is fitting up beautl1ui
mansion in glory!-Bessie Beach, IN o. ..
.1drOcdt6.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19
VOL. XXIV.

guish the dwellings we rent the upper
air with repeated cheers at the extent of
our voices. BY and by we could even
distinguish the French Canadian patois
On our right hand lay a river, which |
hardly supposed wide enough for the
st. Clair. and hundreds of lights were
cleaning in every direction.
"Our drag-rope was now sweeping
over the tops of the trees and the roofs
of dwellings, causing the basket to sway
violently to and fro, and rendering IL
good, firm grasp almost Intellectual to
hold us in a place of safety. Swiftly
now we approached the earth, calling
Justify from time to time for aid from
those below who might hear our earnest
shouts. Still we were doomed to disap-
pointment, for mo answering hallOo was
borne to our eNpectant ears. But now
the time had come for decisive and inn
mediate action, and Mr. King pulled fire.
quently on the upper valve-rope, causing
IA rushing discharge of gas and conse-
quent rapid descent of the inflated mon
ster which had borne us SO swiftly and
safely over the perilous passage of 450
miles, two-thirds of which was over the
waters of Lakes Erie and st. Clair. Down,
still down we descended until clear
spot seemed to be close at hand, and on
sudden plump came our basket upon
terra Hfntd once more
king and Cozad grasped the stump
of a burnt tree, and while the latter
chung to it with all his might and main
the Commodore quickly passed the Ian
yards attached to the heavy iron rings at
the base of the balloon around the tree.
Another one took hold of the drag rope
and securely fastened it around a neigh
boring tree. Each one was cautious not
to leave his seat in the basket, as all the
weight was needed to make our anchor
age secure. Thus we remained, 1.-The air.
ship meanwhile swaying fearfully over
head and threatening to tear out anchor
and trees from their earthly hold. One
of our number was dispatched to rouse
the neighborhood and get such aid as we
greatly needed in order to bring our I'M
ruly ship to the ground with as little
damage as possible.
"Our highest altitude was attained at
three p. m. of Friday, being 4,697 feet
above the lake level, and our mean alti-
tude was 1000 feet above the sea- In
passing over Mersea Township, Essex
County, on the Canada side, we descended
to within 500 feet of the lake level,
thence sweeping over West Tilbury
Township. We crossed Lake St. Clair
about half a mile above the clouds The
lowest temperature indicated by the
was while over the lake,
IS degrees, and the highest at 10 degrees,
Fahrenheit"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

mother stood transfiXcd, chilled to the
marrow in her bones, then, gathering all
her strength for action, she seized Il flat
iron, sprang, as springs the lIoness upon
the murderer of her cubs-sprang upon
the monster, wrenched away its grasp,
hurled it upon its back, and, with u cry
of triumph brought down the iron and
mashed the bloodthirsty bug. Then, clasp
ing her babe to her bosom and murmuring,
"Suved' savedt' she swooned away. We
Immediately had reliable artist on the
spot, and in IL few weeks will be able to
offer chromos of the thrilling scene as Il
premium to subscribers to this paper
Missouri BrunsUicker.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19
Selected sWisrelza,,p.
!" THE BOYS"

THE bows are coming home to- morrow =,
Thu- oar rural hostess said,
whilst Lou and shot fitting glances
Full OF Vague, Unspoken dread.
Had we hither come for quiet
Hitler fed the city-s noise.
But to change IL for the tumut
Vi those hortid country boys?
Waking one with wild haIlooing
Early every summer day
Shooting robins teasing kittens,
Frightening the wrens away:
Stumbling over trailing hounces
ThHmbins volumes gold and blue
Clamor1ng Tor sugared dainties-
Tracking dirt the passage through:
These and other kindred trials
Fancicd we with woTul sigh
=" Those boys. those hoTr boys tomorrow.
Sadly whispered Lou and l.
wrote those lines one happy summer,
To-day smile to read them DER
Remembering how full of terror
We watched all day the opening door.
They came the boys Six feet in stature,
Graceful easy polished men:
1 vowed to Lou behind my knitting
To trust no mothers word again.
For boyhood is thing immortal
To every mothers heart and eye;
And sons are boys to her forever
Change as they may to You and L.
To her no ne comes sharply marking
NEifher o. when their childhood went;
Nor when ;he evc-glancc. upward turning,
Leyelcd a last then downward bent
Now by the window still and sunny.
Warmed by the rich October glow.
The dear old lady waits and watches
just "a she used TO Years ago.
For Lon and are now her daughters:
We mated those two country bows
In spite OF all our sad forcbodings
About their aw kward ways and noise.
Lon springs up to meet football:
list no more for coming feet;
Mother and are waiting longer
For steps on Beuah's golden street
But when she blcsses Lou-s beloved
And seals it with tender kiss,
know that loving words go upward
Words 10 another world than this.
Always she speaks in gentle fashion
About = my boys-she always will:
Though one Is gray and one has vanished
Beyond the touch of time or ill.
Ethel LINN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

-Germans in France are having II
much harder time than they had during
the war Then they had things pretty
much their own way; but now residence
in Paris is nearly unhearable for Ger
mans Germans who formerly lived in
Paris find on rcvisiIing that city, that
they are quite ignored by their former
intimate French friends. "All social in
tcrcoursc has been broken oil by the
French in a manner not to be misundcr-
stood" One F'TcnChman was called on
by Il German, and he returned the visit
by leaving ut the house of the latter
card bearing the words, in writing, " IN
rer0ir Il BeritH."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

So, you see, 1t wasn't so bad a case
after all; and think Johnny will want
to study natural philosophy and learn
more about optics after this-Ltoyd
Wyaan, IL The Nursery.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

If a large woman seats herself by
your side, and on your stovc-pipc hat, in
II railway car, don't try to put the thing
in shape again, but place ii right on your
head Just ms it is and try to convince
those all around you by the expression
on your face that you do not think it is
hurt 1T all This is true politeness,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

A novel lawsuit is pending in kcr-
honkson, n. Y, before Justice Stevens.
In April last James o. Schoonmakcr
made Il written contract with Stephen j.
Case, linsmith, us follows: If Case,
within three months, would get married,
Schoonmakcr agreed to board him and
his wife free for six months, and furnish
them free an eight -dollar-a-day rig for
three days to make Il wedding tour IL
Case did not get married within that
time he was to pay double board for six
months and twcnty-four dollars, the
price of the rig for three days. The
time was NJ on the 9th of July. Case
was not married, and Schoonmakcr de
mandcd the terms of the contract. Case
refused to live up to his agreement,
and Schoonmakcr sued him washington
STAR
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

= NE -HtI1IOIIfsG TIIIsCOPdI 'HuTCh Is
at present carrying on missions in ten
countries, viz: In Liberia, where they
have resident Bishop, sixty one preach
ers, and 100 members; in South Amer
lea, with l 900 members; in China, with
thirty-six missionaries, eighty native help
ers. and .GGS native members; in Ger
many and Switzerland, with an annual
conference, seventy five ministers, nearly
5000 members, and forty-six churches
in Denmark and Sweden, with fiity-ninc
missionaries, forty-one local preachers,
over J.S22 members; in India, with an
annual conference, seventy-eight preach
crs and teachers, and ,l02 members; in
Bulgaria, with seven preachers; in Italy,
with twelve missionaries and helpers; in
Japan, with nine missionaries. More
than 100000 is annually appropriated
to prosecute these missions.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-09-19

=" Herodotus, my son, what time is
it," inquired Mr.. Spilkins of his son who
had just come home from college.
"Wcll, father" replied the youth, pull
ing out his watch, 6 let represent
eleven o'clock and y equal ten minutes,
and Ky is the answer" Spilkins pom
dercd for moment and then said he
thought it must be about bedtime.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22
Uucuual Power or the Eyes.

Probably there are but few persons
possessed Of equal power OF vision OF
both eyes.
This circumstances is observed by a
writer in Science Gossip, will doubtless
account tor some people being unable to
appreciate the binocuar microscope.
The writer in Science Gossip has y friend
who always found difficulty in studying
with binocular, in that he could never
get the two glasses to blend. In 1851
he attended the Great Exhibition in Lon
don, and there his eyes were constantly
ranging from short to long distances.
After he had left the Crystal Palace he
felt that his eyes wers very much ia.
tigued, and was at loss TO understand
the meaning Of it. BY this and other
circumstances he discovered that there
was focal difference in his eyes. One
eye was tsr-sightcd while the other was
near-sighted For reading purposes he
. wears . pair of spectaeles in which the
one glass is made for the far sight while
the other is a plain glass, the left eye
being near sighted, and consequently re-
quiring no aid from spectaclcs with
which to read. Instances are cited Of
persons who, while employing both eyes
for ordinary vision, usually EN- 10y only
one in reading. If any differences of the
kind exists between the visual powers
Of pair of eyes, it may be readily de-
tccted. Hold up piece Of card before
ono eye, SO as to cut off its field ofview,
and then look at some object before the
other. Then gradually bring the card
before the other eye, and view the OBJ
jcct.
If the object is seen with the same
distinctness in each case, then your eyes
are perfect rs regards the balance Of
their foci; if not, then there is local diff.
ference more or less decided. 1t would
no Soubt bs advisable to take account
OF tins very frequent difference of focus,
in selecting pair Of spectacles.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22
Nov 70 rus . Train.

now 70 fUD y IRAN.
1t is not known where the following
manifesto came from, but it is emphatic.
ally good:
GEN'L SUPERINrENrENr's OFFICE,
May, 1868.
RULE 1. No train, after this date, will
be made up Of greater length than the
height OF the propelling power.
RULE 2. In coming down heavy
grades Church steps, for instance first
class trains will move as rapidly rs safe
~ will allow; but all accommodation
trains will proceed slowly and stop fire.
quently, TO allow people to step on the
trains. Caution, however, is necessary
in starting up, while people are 50 Gu
gagged, to prevent accidents.
RULE 3. All trains to be held M at
the crossings. All empty "fsts" stand
ing on the "sidings" at the time should
be switched of.
RULE 4. When three or more trains
are proceeding in company, they should
always move side by side, and on no &C
count Whatever change their position.
Trains approaching from the opposite
direction must keep out OF the way.
This rule is imperative.)
RULE 5. If it is desirable to attach a
"flat" TO a moving train, speed should
be slackened and Signals given by blow
ing. The "aat" will respond by throw
ing away its cigar, twirIing its mustache,
and elsvating its hat. The answering
signal is smile, which signifies "cosple."
After coupling" the combined train will
proceed very slowly-very.
By order of FASHION, Pres't
A. LAMoDE, Gen. Sup't.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22
Alter the Free Nasous.

A new and determined foe of thc''brcth-
rem Of the mystic tie" has arisen IN Iii.
nOis. This valiant individual is no less
a parsonage than Professor Blanchard,
Of Wheaton College. lie has been de.
no one would wish 10 pay for hearing
thcm-in which he goes for the Order
right and left. He first attacks its an
tiquity, and asserts that Masonry WAS
never heard of prior to I'LL. The Pro-
fessor claims that the first lodge was or
ganized in June of that year, in a Lon.
don public-house known as the Apple
tree tavern, when .'the system of secret
signs, grips, and passwords was institu-
ted" He closes his lectures with the
assertion that the Constitution is ire.
ligieus and immoral, and that no good
man could be or ever had been mason"
People generally will be inclined to
smile at the Righteousness of such arya-
mehts against an order that embraces
among its members some OF the best men
living, and which has certainly don.
more to alleviate human suffering than
any other agency ever devised by man.
--Buga,o Express.
One morning Biddy, seeing her mistress
in loose wrapper. was told it was ct led
a "half undressed." The next morning
her master L!ough; in some tomatoes
fresh from the vines, which he told her
to serve up ain an undressed state -
When breakfast was ready Biddy came
with the tomatoes, having very few
clothes on, in fact but a single carmen,
decked her sturdy limbs. The master
and mistress viewed her with amaze
ment. but she made sure her position az
she placed the dish on the table, BY say
ing: "Arrah, sure. I'm in an undressed
state, As ye ordered me and begorra Ill
not strip another rag if ! get my dis.
charge"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22
Suing IN EDITOR.

A funny suit against an editor has
been decided in the circuit court a,
Waukcsha, Wis. The Fays, proprie-
tors Of the LaBeIle house ut Oconomo
voc, brought an action before a Justice
to recover S91. OF for meals and cigars
furnished Ashley b. Hargsr, editor OF
the Oconomocsc Times. Harser Sc, up
counter claim Of $3.50 for "puftins" the
La Belle house. Judgment was rem
dcrcd for the plaintiff, and Mr.. Harcer
appealed to q jury. The case excited
much interest, larger being well liked,
and havi 8 solemn, earnest manner OF
making very witty remarks. He tes-
tilted that Fay wouln-say to him sHar.
ger, I've got nice dinner to-dav-comc
in" "No, thank YOU, I'm going home"
Fay would prevail on him TO stay, and
aftcr dinner the following coiioauv /:
Everything in there all right, Harger :"
Everything excellent" alec cream all
right" "Delicious, Mr. Fay" "yerv
well, remember this in your paper mex,
week." In return for dinners and ci-
gars, Harser says that he told . great
many lies-editortally-worth more
than . thousand dollars. He would new.
or haye presented bill for lies had no,
Fay fallen out with him and wanted pay
Tor the dinners. larger pieaded his
own case, and tho jury found vcrdic,
for him, which threw the cosss upon Tho
hotel keeper. BUR Els
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22
all Sorts or Minds.

There is strong disposition in men
of opposite minds TO despisc each other.
A grave man can not conceive what Is
the use of wit in society person who
takes a strong common-sense view OF the
snhject is for pushing out by the head
and shoulders an ingenious theorist, who
catches ut the faintcst and slightest ANAL
ogies and another man, who scents the
ridiculous from at:sr, will hold no c,m-
merce with him who tests exquisitcly
the fine feeling of the heart, and is alive
to nothing else whereas talent is talent,
and mind is mind in all its branches.
Wit gives TO life one OF its best Aav ors
common-scnsc leads to immediate action,
and gives society its daily motion, large
and comprehensive views, its annual ro-
tation ridicule chastizes folly and im-
prudence, and keeps men in their prop
or sphere; sab,lety seizcs hold of the
fine threads of truth; analogy draws
away in the most sublime discoveries
feeling paints all the exquisite passions
of mans soul, and rewards him by a
thousand inward visitahons for the sor-
rows that come from without. We must
despise no sort of talent, they all have
their separate duties and uses, all the
happiness Of man for their object; thoY
all improve, exalt and gladden. lite.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22
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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22

"How is it that you came home from
your party SO carly last night, Susan
Didn't you enjoy yourself" S.san-
"les, ma'am. But the young man as
tnk me to supper insul;ed me-" Mistress
you, Susan Why, wha,
did he say.' Sasan-"Ycs, ma'xu. He
asked II my programme was full and
I'm sure lnever'ad onything but sand.
which, aud u glass OF lemonade, 50
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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-22
Pr0posals-CoMMfy Physiei0N

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK,
SALINE CcrxTy. KANSAS. !
Salina, January 1. $50.
Scaled proposals will be received At this onrr q ON
nh, s,r,nr. until t- ss,h day of january - NJ st.
statny the amount for which th<y viii feriorn tn. du
firs o. Counsy Physicians. fPss m.ut - be mede an
coufv Orders county Of Saline, STATE Of Aan
sss from the rh dsy OF January, l<s. To the lsf day
Of January A II. ISIS; the county COMMISSIONER NJ
s~ryiny the right to reject anv or all bds
DAVID BEkBE, County Clerk