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Special Dtspzteh tn 7'hs Chicago Tribune.
BKLolr, VIA, July 25.-Ae II o'clock this
cvening tho extensive maohine-ellopB Of Merrill
4 Housson'B iron-woTk8 were discovered to hs
on fire. The watchman, on entering the ongiuo-
room, found thnt lot Of oilod rags in a keg on
to tho ceiling, which mad already caught fire.
Ho succeeded IN extinguishiug tlia llameB in tho
rags, but tho dry wood work above waB already
well ntartcd. and could not be controlled until
was considerably damaged. An imnoluo amount
OF water was thrown into tho building hy tho
watcr-powor flro-pu!np belonging to tie Com
pany. Without this pump it would haye been
impossible to save the property, though both
land.cngnas did excellent servcn. Loss on
building light; on machinery, pattorns, aud
drawings, protty heavy. Covered by $4,000 to
$4,000 insurance. liopairH will speedily DO
made, aud tho works will bo running as usual in
a few dayc
, 1874-07-27

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, 1874-07-27

1nnIANArotrs. Ind. July 28.-The City High
School building waH partially destroyed by tire
this evenlnG; loss $4,000 to $4,000. Covered
by ipaurauco.
, 1874-07-27
NOTICE.

spoo!s1 meeting Of tho First Unitarian soototy at
Uloago Mill bu eld In tho Ohspel patioss, Wnaosa1
ovsany, tue o9.h Inst. at8 O'clock. Husnes OF 1mpox-
tanue will come beforo tho meeting.
Ny order ot sha TEusteoi.
9. r. SINCLAIR. 9eeFetaz.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

Carries Sponge Cake.-One cup
white sugar, three eggs, wo-thirds cup
cream, one and half cups flour, one tea
spoonful cream tartar, Tablespoonful
soda, the same of salt.
To wash calicoes and muslin without
fading, soak them two or three hours in
pail of water in which two ounces OF
sugar of lead has been dissolved; then
wash as usual. If they soak longer it
does no harm.
Cottage Pudding-One egg, one cup
sugar, one cup sweet milk, two spoonfuls
melted butter, two cups flour, one tea
spoon of soda, one of cream tartar.
Steam half an hour. To be eaten with
pudding sauce.
To cleanse the scalp, take one tea
spoonful of powdered borax, one table.
spoonful of hartshorn and one quart of
water. Mix all together and apply to the
head with a soft sponge; then rub the
head with dry towel. Use once a
week.
To Color Butter-Take two or three
carrots, scrape off the skin and then CRATE
them. Put the gratings in cloth; wet
it; then dip it in the cream and squeeze
it well. A little experience will enable
any one to give the butter the shade de-
sired
easing the pain of bee-stings is fresh lean
meat. This will relieve the pain of a
wasp sting almost instantly, and has been
recommended for the cure of rattlesnake
bites 1t is also used with marked effect
in erysipelas.
French Loaf-Put layer of toma-
toes in the bottom of your pudding dish
then a layer of sliced onions, sliced very
thin; a little pepper and salt; then layer
of bread and butter, and so on until your
dish is full the last layer tomatoes. Boil
one hour, slowly; if large, two hours will
not be too long.
Dressing for Chopped Cabbage.-The
yolks of three or four hard-boiled eggs
mashed fine, with lump of butter the
size of walnut; add to this teaspoonful
of mustard, and beat it all up in vinegar
| weakened by water and sweetened with
sugar so as to be palatable, and pour
while hot over the cabbage and cover
Serve when cold. Some prefer salad oil
in the place of butter
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

nent feature in their gardens. Not few
neglected currant and raspberry bushes
along the garden fence and run-out
strawberry bed but half an acre or more
of the several sorts, carefully planted and
well cared for. There is health, comfort
and economy in the fruit garden; so de-
wise literally, Blackberry and raspberry
bushes, if not already trimmed, should be
headed back Immediately. Secure to
stakes or wires running lengthwise with
the rows. Fork in some manner
around the roots, and mulch with some
kind of litter The best season to set out
strawberry plants is now. Make the beds
five feet wide, with small alleys between :;
set the plants eighteen inches apart each
way. Currants, gooseberries and grapes
should not be left out, but have their
proper attention and place.
GENERAL.
The gardener should do his work in a
neat and systematic manner; have his
rows and paths straight, and his curves
true and regular. Then he will delight to
view his garden himself, and to have
others visit it. He should be vigilant to
see that the weeds do not get the start of
him: cultivate freely and take good Ca re
of his tools. Having done this and the
foregoing he can then trust in Providence
an expect good crop without presump-
tion.-Eraniner and Chronicle
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
Carrots for Horses.

People who keep horses on hay or
grain only all through the long winter
have no idea how thankful they are for
little succulent, juicy, vegetable matter
occasionally, and how much they thrive
on it. No one who has evertried to favor
horse with little delicacy of this
kind once would ever give up the prac-
tice.
OF all these vegetable substances there
is nothing which a horse seems to relish
so much as the carrot. 1t is the sign OF a
good healthy horse to shed his coat early
and freely in spring, and to have a rich
glossy one to follow soon in its place; and
this an occasional winter mess of carrots
seems to favor.
1t is rather troublesome to grow carrots.
Most people who do not know how to
sow seeds put them in o deep that many
rot, and of course the crop is thin. To
guard against this loss they SOW double
or treble the quantity required. and then,
up, and of course too thick. 1t then has
to be hand-weeded and hoed, which is a
very troublesome operation, especially
on land where labor is already scarce
enough.
The seeds are burr-like and stick to
gether. Before sowing it should be
mixed with sand and rubbed well through
the hands. This will separate one seed
from the other, and enable them to be
distributed finely and evenly along the
rows-as in rows and only in that way
should carrots be sown.
In sowing carrot seed the ground
should be very fine. Any Jumps should
be well crushed with the roller and the
whole surface made very smooth. The
seed should not be put in this finely pull
verified soil over one-eighth of an inch
deep, and after sowing the ground should
he again rolled. If this can be "hit' ex-
actly the seed, if known to be fresh and
good, may be so graded by the drill as
not to fall nearer than an inch together.
Every seed will grow, and then will be
quite as thick as they ought to be. The
rows may be about fifteen or sixteen
inches apart, or as close as we may think
any man or horse can work with cult
vator. We have horse and man which
can work rows very well fourteen or fiji
teen inches wide but it is not every horse
that will work in that way.-F0rney's
Weekly Press.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
POtatO-Bugs.

On the 10Th of July last Mr.. Michael
Collins, while engaged in digging pota-
toes on the farm of Il. TAFT, Esq, captured
a number of potato-b bugs and put them in
an empty bottle, closing the mouth to pre-
vent their escape. He placed the bottle
by a post on the ground, making the re
mark that he would ascertain chow long
the critters would live, anyhow" The
summer passed away and the winter fol-
lowed, bringing no thought of the incar-
cerated bugs. Last week, in passing, MIR.
Collins observed the bottle and; picked it
up. 1t contained the intact though mo-
tionless forms of the potato-top destroyers.
In the caprice of the moment he took the
bottle to the house and held it over the
fire. Immense was his establishment on
perceiving the bugs take to themselves
legs and walk. In a few moments the in
terror of the bottle was writhing mass
of ColOrados. Eight months without food,
exposed to the extremes of summer and
winter, and still living. This statement
is fully vouched for and shows what a foe
farmers and potatoes have 10 contend
against.-J0liet QU) Signal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
Potatoes rs a Field Crop.

The depredations OF the Colorado po-
tato beetle have had the effect of discour
aging the planting of potatoes as field
crop in many instances. To this, more
than to any other single cause, may be at
tributed the present scarcity and conse-
quent high prices of potatoes in the mar
kets of the West Those who have con-
tinued to plant as in former years, and
have used due vigilance in fighting the
beetles and Larvae, have reaped : just and
ample reward. The Western Rural has
not failed, heretofore, to show the COM
parative ease with which the Colorado
beetle and its Larvae may be kept under so
that, as rule, the crop will not be seri-
ously damaged. 1t is by taking them in
season and not permitting them to breed.
The experience by which this has been
successfully accomplished is worth reit-
Grating.
In the spring, as soon as the potatoes
appear, the beetles, which have hyper
mated during the wiAter, come forth to
propagate their species, and .ften collect
on the extra early crop in great numbers.
The easiest way we have ever found to
take care of them at this time is to go
over the vines with a newspaper or other
soft substance that may be folded proper
suitable vessels. A little practice will
enable any boy or girl to do this
quickly, after which they may
be killed with kerosene, or in other
| ways most practicable. Later in the
season, during the annual flight of the
beetle, they will sometimes settle in i'm
mense numbers on the fields. If thor
oughly destroyed at this time but little
| further trouble will be experienced. if
care has been taken to destroy the first
| beetles that have made their appearance.
Still later, those larvae that may have been
overlooked may be easily destroyed by
the application of Paris green mixed with
plaster or flour, or, as we think preferable
and safest, dissolved in water.
| The expense of thus disposing of these
depredators is always overestimated. In
seasons when they are prolific of course
the expense will be greater than in other
seasons, but then, as an offset, the price
of the crop is always accordingly en-
HANGED, and here is just where the careful
and persistent cultivators reap their sure
reward: for those who believe the eX-
pense of securing the crop will not pay
the cost get nothing, and usually have to
buy not only their winters supply of pO-
| tatoes but also seed for the next crop
| Those who have cared properly for their
| fields have the produce to sell at prices
| that amply repay the toll and trouble of
the care and cultivation. Our continued
! advice, therefore, is: Do not be deferred
| from planting for fear of loss from the
| Colorado potato Western RuraL.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
Testing the Vitality of Seed Corn.

Many of those who are obliged to de-
pend upon corn ripened last year will,
undoubtedly, experience difficulty in It's
terminating promptly, for the reason that,
owing to the peculiar season, the crop
ripened imperfectly. These remarks will
not, however, apply to those who have
saved their seed in the autumn. We do
not hesitate to say that, in those sections
of the country where, from any cause, the
corn has not ripened as it ought to have
done, there may be trouble in the germl-
nation of the seed.
To test the seed, therefore, we advise
that those in doubt shell from various
ears more or less of the kernels. Mix
them together and, counting therefrom
ten or a dozen Of the grains, plant them
in a favorable place for termination. Note
how many of the seeds planted grow
readily. From the percentage which
grow an estimate may be made of the
proper number to drop in each hill, in
dlanti ing the field, to insure stand.
Another plan for testing seed corn is to
examine the general appearance OF the
grain. If it break from the cob, present
ing black appearance at the point OF
attachment, and if it leave the cover and
filament with the cob, it is probable, but
not certain, that the seed is not sure. 1t
may terminate slowly or it may not
terminate at all, according to the condi-
tons under which it is placed. 1t is
safe to reject such as seed. On one side
of the kernel, and that side lying to-
ward the tip of the ear, will be found
groove or indentation; at the bottom
of this, and next the surface, and
covered with the pellicle or skin, will be
found the germ OF the future plant. If
the grain be bright, and if, upon raising
this, the germ be found to be of a bright
straw color, inclining to white, plump,
clear and bright. and of a distinct shape
not wrinkled and shriveled, the indica-
ton is that the germ is good but if
otherwise, if it be dull, shriveled or i'm
perfect, throw the ear aside.
Another test is to take the ear and
break it through the middle. If it break
brittle, and the cob is bright and firm,
and the grains firm, the probability is that
it is good. The two conditions between
good and bad may be easily discovered
by breaking an ear that you know to be
good, and examining il in comparison
with one that you suspect to be unsound.
Thus person with Il little experience
may easily select sound from unsound
corn from the crib. Nevertheless, we now
advise, we have before done, that this
plan of selecting seed be not depenGed
upon another year. 1t is far better and
cheaper in the end TO select the seed at the
time of ripening; hang it in an airy place
to dry, and thereafter keep it dry; and it
hung over gentle smoke to assist the
process of drying, so much the better.
The smoke will not injure the corn, but
| it will tend to render it unpalatable to
I the horde of insects that always lie in wait
10 prey upon it when planted Western
| Rurdi.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
ROusing from Their Apathy.

Senator SchurZ thinks the most mo
mentous question at the present time is
Shall the people govern themselves?
They are now ruled by an oligarchy
which hesitates at nothing to more firmly
intrench itself in its position of power
and domination. Every day it's rule is
becoming more despotic, and unless the
people speedily awake 10 their danger
they will find themselves powerless. 1t
is gratifying to see on every hand indica-
tions that the people are rousing from
their apathy-DetroH Free Press
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

DON'T TAMPER WITH CoLD.-Perhaps in
the whole category of diseases to which hui
manity is susceptible, the cough is most neg
lected in its early stage. simple cough is
generally regarded temporary affection
unpleasant, and nothing more; but to those
who have paid dearly for experience, 1t is the
signal for attack for the most fearful of all
diseases cough will lead to
consumption-if not cbecked-so sure as the
rivulet leads 10 the river, yet it is easy
enemy to thwart, if met by the proper remedy.
HENS lung Balsant is the great cough remedy
of the age, and it has earned its reputation by
merit alone. Sold by all good druggists.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
To Make Cuttings Grow.-I used te

To Make Cuttings Grow.-I used to
have a great deal of trouble to make cur
rant and gooseberry cuttings or slips
grow, until tried the following plan:
boiled some potatoes until they were
nearly done, and then stuck one in each
slip and put it in the ground. Every slip
sprouted and grew well all summer, with
one or two exceptions. The idea of put
ting the boiled potatoes to the end of cut
tings is to furnish and keep moisture
enough for them to grow until the roots
become large enough to gather this
moisture and substance from the soil
never tried it on grape cuttings, but do
not see any reason why it would not do as
Cor. Wisconsin Farmer
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

sad, and bowed with grief, she started
with her fair-haired boy upon her long
Journey back to the quiet shade and Sc
clusion of her old home within the
shadows of Gloster Cathedral.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGIsTs.

PAIN, DEFoRMITY AND DEATH are pre-
vented by the humane efforts of the National
Surgical Institute, indianapolis, Indiana, the
largest Institution of the kind founded this side
of the Atlantic for the cure of Paralysis, Dis
eased Joints, all deformties of the human
body, Piles, Fstula, Catarrh and Chronic Dis
cases Send your address TO the Institute,
and receive their large journal giving full in-
formation and particulars.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

THE Times says DIR. Walpole has lost his
beautiful chestnut mare. She died suddenly
in harness, it is supposed from bots or pin
worms. If the Doctor had used .Sheridan's
Cdpdl,y Condition Po,rlfrs he would, no doubt,
have had his mare to day-they are death on
worms
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

FROM Maine to California millions of chill
dren are wearing SILNERTIPPED Shoes.
Why not? They are the cheapest aud never
wear through Mt the toe. Try them.
For Sale by all Shoe Dealers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

CHAPPED HANDS are very common with
those who have their hands much in water.
A few drops of Joh,ason's Anodyne Linilie1.t
rubbed over the hands two or three times a
day will keep them soft and white. Fisher
men, sailors and others will do well to remem
her this.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

PIMrLEs, Blotches, and other unsigItly
eruptons of the skin should be gotten rid of
quickly possible. DR. Wishart's Pine
Tree Tar Cordial will remove all such things
10y purifying the blood.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

VINEGAR BITTERs.-The great merit of
VINEGAR BITTERs has made them the
leading medicine of the day, and respect
able druggists everywhere write: "1hey
are the best and most f'opular preparation
IN tie market" They have stood the test
of public opinion and won confidence.
They sell rapidly because they cure. If
you are sick you want reliable medicine
VINEGAR BITTERs commend themselves
to the ailing and afflicted, as they are de-
ficient in one thing alone, viz: the stimu-
lnnt that unduly excites the brain and
creates a morbid thirst for spirits. There
is no phase of Indigestion, Biliousness,
Nervous Disease or Physical Debility in
which they will not effect a cure. Inva-
lids who are wasting away from want of
proper action in the liver, stomach and
bowels will find them constitutional
specific, and a fountain of vitality and
vigor as refreshing and exhilarating as a
cool, gushing spring of water to the
parched and fainting traveller in the desert
Al
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

KUHN'S EUROPEAN HOTEL-The best
conducted, most convenient, and cheapest
| hotel in Chicago Try it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

THE NORTHWESTERN HoRsE-NAIL Co. s
''Finished Nail is the best in the world
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
The InvaIid-A PEN Picture.

See her pallid countenance, hut short time
ago the picture of rudy health, the envy of
the school and the pride of the household.
She was always welcomed by her schoolmates,
for her 1.-the form and pleasing disposition
carried cheerfulness into their ranks. Dill
gent, punctual and exemplary, obedient and
graceful! at home, she won the hearts of all
But alas are sorrowed. Those rosy
checks and ruddy lips are blanched by Con
sumption. The voice once enchanting in
laugh and song is feeble, husky and sup
planted by hollow cough. Let us approach
her couch gently and take her hand. Do not
shudder because of the feeble and passionless
grasp. The hand once so hearty and plump
is emaciated and shows bony outlines, while
the cords and tortuous veins plainly
mapped upon the surface. The pulse that
bounded with repletion, carrying vigor to
the whole system, and impartng life, beauty,
vivacity, health and strength, is delicate to
the touch. The feeble heart cannot propel
the thin, seanty blood with force Must
we lose her while yet in her teens:
Companions and friends gather around
with words of cheer and consolation,
! and depart with moistened eyes and silent
steps. Must we lose her? MOI there is relief!
We can stay this destroyer of our happiness
and not suffer the loss of so bright gem.
Something more is required now than dietary
and hygienic observance, for nature calls for
| aid and she shall have it. Take this pleasant
medicine. 1t is invigorating. How it allays
the irritable cough, improves the appetite and
| digestion, and sends a healthy Jingle through
the frame. The blood is enriched, nervous
| force increased, and the heart bounds with a
new impulse See her face brighten by de
grees; the color is returning, her voice is
| getting clearer, and pleasant words are spoken
| The strength falters yet, but is gaining. Let
| us take her out in the warm sunshine. In a
| short time she will be able to go without our
aid, cheerful girl. This delightful medicine
must be God-blessed. 1t is restoring health
| to our loved one. She is emerging from her
| sickness sweeter and nobler than before, and
| DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery must
have the credit. 1t has raised her.
| 5. r. EGLAR, druggist, of West Union,
| Ohio, says that DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
| Discovery has effected wonderful cure OF
| Consumption in his neighborhood.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

WLHoFT's TONGA SAFE, SURE AND
SCIENTIFIC CURE!-The unprecedented sale
of this world-renowned medicine proves in
contestibly that no remedy has superseded the
use of this reliable Tonic. No spleen has been
found so hard as not to yield to its softening
influence, and no liver so hyperfrophied
not to give up its long retained bilious secre-
tions, and no Chill or Fever has yet refused
to fall into line. WHEELoCK, FINLAY ~ Co.,
Proprietors, New Orleans.
EnIs Al Al DRUGGISTS-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23
VIII You Suffer :

To all persons suffering
from rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Cramps In the limbs or stoIn-
ach, Bilious Collie, Pain in the
back, bowels or side, We would
say TIE HOUSEHOLD PaNACEA
AND FAMILY LISIMEST is of all
others the remedy you want
for internal and external use
1t has cured the above COM
plants in thousands of cases.
There is no mistake about It.
Try it. Sold by all Druggists.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-05-23

Michigan has $500 miles of com
pleted railroad. All but four of the roads
are supplied with brakes.