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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18
A Sioux Trick.

IT is less than five years since the writ
er visited the cncampmcnt of one OF the
remnant bands of Indians on the upper
Missouri and got an insight into the
strategy and cunning which Gen. Custer
and his expedition to the Black Hills will
have to learn exists in the makeup of a
Sioux Indian, as Gen. Thomas and com
paniOns learned, too late, existed in the
nature of IA Modoc.
The little band visited by your narrator
had, with all the inferior tribes of that
region, from the earliest recollection of
the grayest and most ancient medicine
man of the band, been subjected to the
thieving raids of the mighty Sioux, who
are, in the vernacular of their weaker
red brothers, - heap bad Iniun."
Only six weeks before the visit to the
POncas, for that is the name of the band
called upon, the Sioux had attacked the
lodges at night, and stolen every pony
and valuable they could get hold of, be
sides taking particular pains that no
papoose undian baby was left to tell the
tale to future generations.
What then was my surprise, on the
occasion of my trip to the scene of such
diabOlical marauding, to hear the old
white trader who accompanied me saw
one morning:
BLESS my hide, if there amt one of
them Sioux dogs standin' over on that
hill, motionin' tho he'd like to make
peace with the Poncas."
And sure enough, on bluff overlook
ing the lodges, there did stand IA genuine
Sioux chief, with his hands held up and
motioning outward-to Indians, IA sign of
truce.
The cncampmcnt had seen the lone
representative of old Red Clouds cohorts
quite soon any one, and soon formed
IA large circle, into which the strange In
dian entered, still making the signs of
peace.
had heard of the tall -straight- as an
arrow and noble Red Man; had read of
him in poetry; but here was the. first re-
alization of physical beauty in the 1ndi-
an had ever met in my life. He was
fully up to the description of tall and
straight and though not more than
twenty-eight years old he carried him
self with a dignity born of nothing else
than an innate stoicism, grand in one so
young.
4 black Government hamlet will,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18
Summer Hints for Tasteful People.

THE summer is really upon us, with all
its treasures of leaves and flowers, and
already many of the readers of the Bozdr
are enjoying the quiet retreats of the
country, or else are buster than ever
amidst the gayeties of the seaside or
some other fashionable resort. But even
in the constant changes of employment
usual in such circles there will come
days when quiet ramble in the woods
or stroll by some retired streamlet will
be welcome episode to vary the
daily monotony of dress and dances
Especially to those who possess a
love of nature, and can find beauties by
the wayside and in the depths of the
forest, will a few hints be of use in direct
ing attention to things obscure in them
selves, yet full of capabilities for future
application. Now, in the earlier part of
summer, let me advise them to gather the
green fern leaves in their perfection, and
press them in large books for winter bou-
qucts. They will form the lovcliest deco
rations for the walls, around pictures,
and for vases and hanging baskets. Gath
or good supply, and then some will al
ways be in reserve TO replace those that
will have curled up and withered, as they
will certainly do in course of time.
Some of the coarser ferns which grow
in damp places have brown fcathcry
blossoms, bright and beautiful, of the
shade known as Bismarck" and these
should be taken at their prime, and pressed
in books. They will be available in
several ways, as l shall show: first, they
will be valuable acquisitions to winter
bouquets of grasses and ferns; and then
they will prove very ornamental in deco
rating the mats or inner parts of frames
for engravings and photographs. The
much admired walnut venecrs that are
now so popular as material for these
margins of pictures are not SO pretty as
those | am about to describe.
For the purpose we should recommend
a foundation of wood or book board the
square or oval opening being properly
cut and adapted for the picture. BY far
the easiest plan will be to get one from "a
mandatory all ready to hand. Cover
this with some light shade of buff or fawn-
color; paper will answer if velvet or
plush cannot be had, or some of the furry
products of the woods will have the
same effect Next lay around the cor
ners these feathery blossoms of brown
fern, some being darker than others,
which will increase the fine effect. Ar
range them as tastefully as possible,
avoiding stiffness. The contrast between
the various shades of color will be very
pleasing and they will need only slight
touch of gum arabic to keep them quite
firm and in place nnder the glass, and
with either "A gilt or walnut frame out
side of it will be very ornamental nov
city for the parlor. The same general
idea may be applied to other things A
cross or wreath can be composed of the
same materials and framed with one of
these borders to match; ingenuity will
suggest the rest to a person of taste and
skill.-Harper's Boz0r
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18
What Is n Defective F1ues

A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Con,merciaI gives the following practical
answer to the question:
THE question is often asked, What
is detective flue:' 1t is fluc that has
open, upholstered joints in the brick
work through which flame or sparks can
pass into the spaces between the floors
and ceilings, or in which SCOT can accu-
mulate and take fire. If the joints in the
bricks of the tlue are carefully covered
with mortar, no joints built into or
touching it, and no floor or woodwork
allowed to come in contact with it, the
owner of such a t1ue can retire to sleep
with a mind at ease on that score. Safe
tlues in houses built by contract are eX
ceptiOns, as the contractor sublets to the
bricklayer, and he does not feel rcspOn-
sible to the owner, who gets Il defective
fiue unless he stands by and bosses the
job. If he does not he must chance it.
l have had some eight or ten tlues built
for ovens heated to IL white heat, but
have always stood by to see that every
joint was well closed, as the first t1ue |
used fired the building. The last one l
built was so dangerous passing through
a -loft-that, rather than trust it to
G.hers, l built it myself; and although it
made the loft unbearably hot, felt per-
fectly safe and used it for three years
fires is the careless use of matches. A
porter in store sent into IA dark cellar or
upper story goes with a lot of matches
to strike while hunting what he wants;
the match is thrown down; if it goes out,
good if not, and there is straw, paper.
shavings, moss or rags lying around
loose, presto! there you have Il sponta-
neous combustion. Always take Ian
tern, and let it be a globe lantern, fed
with lard or sperm oil In looking back
through business life in Cincinnati OF
thirty years, l find that fire originated
eight times on my premises all, however,
got under without calling out the en-
gines. Only once was | burned out,
thanks to IA ncighbor. Once, defective
flue; twice, defective stove pipes; once,
pan of hot ashes left on the floor over
night (scrvant girD; once, hot ashes in an
out houses Servant girD; once, wood coal
spilled on II floor Servant girl); twice,
matches used and thrown on shavings.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

A traveller in Assam, Mr.. T. +.
Cooper, describes as follows the land
leechcs which abound in the forests of
that country: OF all the hardships and
unpleasant sensations experienced in the
Assam iunglcs none have left more dis
agreeable recollection than the attacks of
land-leeches. Often on sitting down L
could count n dozen of these little ami
mails hurrying from all directions to their
prey. In length they are about an inch,
while their thickness does not exceed
that of an ordinary sewing needle. Their
mode of progression is very curious.
Fixing one extremity, by means of its
bell-shaped sucker, firmly on IA leaf or on
the ground, the lecch curves itself into
an arch, and the other end is then adj
vanced till the creature resembles loop,
again to expand into an arch, but the
movement is quicker than words can de-
scribe; the rapidity with which they get
over the ground is quite startling. AS
they occasionally rear themselves per
pcndicularly and sway about from side
to side, taking IA survey round them in
quest of prey, the observer cannot fail to
conceive dread of the loodthirsty lit
tie creatures. | could never resist watch
ing them whenever L took seat At
first they would hold themselves erect,
then suddenly, as though they had just
discovered my whereabouts, they would
throw themselves forward, and with
quick, eager strides make toward me.
Another kind of leech found in Assam is
the hairleech, so called from its great
length and extreme tenuity. 1t lies in
wait in the grass, and as animals feed en-
tiers their nostrils and fixes itself firmly
in the Interior where it take. up pcrma-
nent quarters, causing the poor beasts
great irritation. 1t does not appear to
attack human beings"
The Assam land leech is not so formi-
dable IL pest, however, rs the horse-lcech
of Ceylon. According to Sir Emerson
Tennent, the Ceylon land lcech is about
an inch in length, and AS fine rs Il com
mon knitting needle, but capable of dis
tension to the thickness of quill, and a
length of nearly two inches. 1t can in
sinuate itself through the meshes of
the finest stocking II is always ready
to assail passing traveller or quadruped-
The coffee planters are obliged to wear
leeCh CATERS of closelv.wOyen cloth
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18
A Few Words to Feeble and Delicate
Women,

BY r. V. PIERCE, NJ D., of the WORLDS
DIsrENsARY, Buffalo, Ny.
Knowing that you are subject to a great
Amount of sulIcrn" that dclicacv on your
part has strong tendency to prolon%, and
the longer il is neglected the more you have
to endure and the more difficult of YOUR
case becomes, ], as physician, who is daily
consulted by scores of vour SEX desire to say
10 you that | am constantly meeting with
those who have been treated for their ailments
for months without being benefited in the
least until they have become perfectly dis
coura"ed and have almost made up their
minds never to take another dose of medicine
nor he tortured by any further treatment
They had rather die and have their sutfcrn"s
ended than to live and suffer as they have
They say they worn out by suffern" and
are only made worse by treatment. OF any
thing more discoura gin~ certainly cannot
conceive, and were there no more successful
mode of treating such difficulties than that
the principles of which teach the reducing
and depicting ,,f The vital forces of the system
when the indications dictate a treatment di-
rcctly the reverse of the adopted for
them, their would he deplorabc
indeed. But, lady sufferers, there is Il
better and far more successful plan of treat
mcnt for YOU; more in harmony with the
laws and requirements of your system
y harsh, irritating. caIIStic treatment
and strong medicines will never cure you. If
You would Use rational means, such com
mon sense would dictate to every in
telligent lady, take such medicines rs cmhody
The very best lnvigoratin@ tonnes and nerNincs
compounded with special reference to YOUR
delicate system. Such happy combination
you VIII find in my Favorite Prescription
which has received the loudest praise from
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some sensations, causing you to feel scarcely
able To be ON your feet ascend flight Of
stairs, that continual drain that is sapping
from your systems all your former elasticity
and driving the bloom from your checks; that
continual strain upon your vital forces that
renders al and fret al h,
overcome and suhducd by Il pcrsevcrin% use
of that marvellous remedy. Irregularities and
Instructions of the proper orhrgs oi Your
systems are relieved by this mild and safe
means, while periodical pains, til existence
OF which is n sure indication Of serious dis
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Weld to it, aud if its use is kept up for rea-
sonable length of time the special cause of
these pains is permanently removed. Further
light on these subjects may be obtained from
my pamphlet on diseases peculiar to your
sex, sent on receipt of two stamps. My
Fayorite Prescription is sold by druggists,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

white border, lcggings of buckskin, moe
| casns, feathers, bracelets, earrings and
paint furnished dress for the heroic brave,
as he stood undaunted, with his enemies
seated in Il circle about him.
Before he would speak, the pipe of
peace was brought out, and passing
| around the circle he took Il puff with
each dingy entertainer.
Then he told them (aS Interpreted by
the trader) that his people would have
peace with the braves of the Poncas
that his people had wronged them in the
past, when the sun had gone to sleep and
the moon had strayed behind the sky
hills; that the Sioux had stolen their
ponies, and done many things which
called for revenge; would the Poncas
forgive: would they receive back their
ponies and permit . My Soul" the
speaker to return to his people happier?
During this speech, to which the circle
of warriors grunted assent, there was IL
sight outside the circle that would fur
nish picture for the painting of an
other Dante's Inferno" or something
worse.
The squaws of the tribe had seen the
young Sioux, and remembering their dead
papooses, killed by the last Sioux attack,
| they gathered in squads about the Indian
peace circle, and, giving issue to never
ceasing undulation of yells and bewail-
ings that would Outvie IA legion of Wild
cats, they tore their hair, wrung their
hands, pointing the while toward their
naked and childless bosoms.
No Indian chidcd the squawS, or even
seemed to hear the noise which made IL
pandemonium of the background
The speech of the Sioux chief was
heard, and at his own suggestion he re-
| turned to the hill where he first appeared
and brought up from the other side ii
half-dozen dirty natives, leading the tif-
| teen or twenty ponies, stolen six weeks
before, and handed them over to their
rejoicing owners. Another smoke and
My Soul and assistants babe adicu
to the spot of their apparent magnan-
unity.
What a wonderful representation was
this little episode in the every day life on
the frontier of the loftincss of the Indian
character, to be surci But when we take
into consideration the fact that, that self
same night, Il band of Sioux entered the
camp and stole the whole of those ponies
over again, besides twelve or fifteen full
grown horses, which the Government had
feclingly supplied in compensation for the
loss of ponies by the Sioux, what Il rep
rcscntation if was of the unfathomable
cunning of the sons of Japhct! My
Soul was Il spy sent to find out where
the ne,r horses were corraled.-Ren,inis-
Genres Of a Western Editor.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18
Clusters Anabasis.

THE Sioux Indians, into whose country
Gen. Custer is now marching with an
expedition of only about 900 available
men, are Il nation possessing very nearly
10000 male members capable of being
used as warriors, besides as many squaws,
who are about as available as the males
in disputing a close point of war. These
people are commanded by two noted
chiefs, Red Cloud and Spotted Tail. The
former is a bitter and unrclenting enemy
of the Government, refusing hitherto to
enter into treaties or agreements of any
character with any consistency of con-
structiOn. The treatment of the Govern
ment Commissioners by him last fall is an
index of his grim feelings toward the
whites. Spotted Tail has always been
ready to treat or be treated, especially
the latter, and has ridden to Washington
whenever an opportunity presented it.
self, with undisguised pleasure. He has
signed all documents presented to him
with surprising alacrity, but always with
the expectancy of a new horse and sad
die, with Understanding rifle, am
munition and equipments to match, in
which expectation he has yet to be
disappointed. This can be easily ac-
counted for when it is known that his
power has long since flown; that, though
abroad a hero, at home he is scarcely
equal to a squaW IN power Ills lnflu-
ence with the great chief, Red Cloud, is
not greater than fly's buzzing nor is it
much among the few lodges over which
he is nominally the chief.
If handful of Modocs kept the United
States forces at bay six months in the
lava-beds of California, what will Gen.
Custer do in the Black Hills with 1000
soldiers against 10000 Sioux? Fighting
these redskins will be no child's play
An army will be needed to save the little
force now marching up the Missouri
River before they enter the last and su-
perstitiously-held rampant of the native
American Indian, the Black Hills. Be-
fore the summer is past it will not be sur
prising if we learn of hot work there be-
tween Gen. Custer and his 900 soldiers
and Red Cloud with his 10000 braves
Chicogo Journm.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

TOR protection. "On every twig and
grass blade" says Wood, 1.-The land
lecches sit, stretching out their long
bodies toward the coming prey, and
Fastening after the traveller with direful
speed Instinctively they make for the
unprotected parts. They crawl rapidly up
his clothes, they insinuate themselves
into his neck, his coat sleeves and his
boots and wherever a patch of bare skin
can be. found there small colony of
lcechcS is sure to hang"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

To Free Cabbage From the Cabbage
Worm.-lt has been recommended by
one who asserts that he has practiced it
thirty years to examine the cabbage be
fore they head, and if the web of the
caterpillar is found, or holes in the leaves
of the bud, put tablespoonful of wheat
bran in the head. If hard rains follow
you may have TO repeat The cure is
said to be etlectual, the worms becoming
mired in the shorts made wet with the
dew. They seldom attack the cabbage
after they are headed
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Terminating the Hair.-Whcn the

Terminating the Hnir.-Whcn the hair
to draw from the scalp the natural lubricant
which is its sustenance its vitality is it
pended, and, if not promptly attended to, badness
will be the certain result. The method of
avoiding such unpleasant catastrophe is to
LYONS KATHAIRoN, which, when well rubbed into
the scalp. will speedily rcanmate the hair and pre-
vent it from falling out.
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Thirty Years Experience OF an O4d
Nurse.
MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is the prescrip-
zion of of the best Female Physicians and Nurses
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years with neverfailng safety and success by mill
ions of mothers and children from the feeble infant
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child. We believe it to be the Best and Surcst Rene
dy in the World in all cases of DYSENTERY and
DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises from
TecthnS from any other cause. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle None Genuine
unless the fac-simile of CURTIS & PERKINS is on
the outside wrapper.
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
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The Iowa State Agricultural Society
offers premium of 81 1000 for the best
ten acres of artificial timber, payable in
1881; also $500 for the best cultivated
farm, payable in 1873; $3.50, payable in
1873, for the best orchard of five acres;
and 5000 for the best mile of hedge, pay
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

The Secret of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
Grecian mould, wellturned neck and beautifully
rounded arms. doubt nice things to have.
be thankful to Mother Nature yet after ALL the most
captivating of all womanly charms is pure, fresh
and brilliant complexion This superlative fascina
ton any lady may secure by using HAGAN's MAGSo-
BALM.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

FEARFUL-thc amount of money thrown
away in not buying shoes protected by SILVER
TIPS. Parents be wise and insist that your
shoe dealer should keep them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

IMPROVEMENT is the order Of the day. The
greatest change is made in the Elmwoud
Collar Thi, is made little wider than il
was, so To he in the present style. Ask for
the Improved Elmwood.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18

THE NORTHWESTERN HORSE NAIL Co.'S
FINISHED" Nail is the best in the world.
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auction every three months and then
finds its way to the various consuming
countries-Health and Home
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SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.


Children Often Look Pale and Sick
From other cause than having worms in the stom
ach.
BROWNS vERMIFUGE COMFITS
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Summers death cost Massachusetts,
$40 900, and the expenditures were made
on such an account that men feel delicate
about questioning them.
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WHEN WHITING TO ADVEKTIs ERs
w please suy you saw the ndvertis ement
Thy VIII You Suffer .

Why VIII You Suffer
To all persons suffering
from rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Cramps In the limbs or stom-
ach, Bilious Collie, Pain in the
back, bowels or side, We would
say THE HOUSEHOLD PANAcEA
AND FAMILY LINIMESr is Of all
others the remedy you want
for internal and extcrna; use.
1t has cured the above COM
plants In thousands of cases.
7 lere is no mistake about 1t.
Try it. Sold by all Druggists.
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Sold by Druggists. sI.00 per Bottle.

UNI oOsO6N4 oO4
THE SYSTEM AGAINST SUDDEN NJ ATTACKS A.. rs, oE
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS EXPENDEDr FOR
OTHER MEDICINES OR MEDICAL ATTEND
ANCE.
THE MOMENT RAILWAYS READY RELIEF is
APPLIED EXTERNALLY-OR TAKEN lNIEE.
NALLY ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS-PAIN
FROM WHATEVER CAUSE, CEASES TO EXIST.
IMPORTANT.-Niners Farmers. and others resid-
SECURE the services of physician. kADwAf us
positive of doing good in all cases where
pain discomfOrtis experienced; or Il seized with
Influenza. Diphtheria, Sore Throat; Bad Coughs,
els, Stomach Lungs, Liver kidneys; or with Group
ache, Tic-Douloureux, Toothache, Earache; or with
Lumbago, Pain in the Back, or rheumatism or with
Diarrhda, Cholera Morbus or Dysentery; or with
Burns, Scads Bruises; with Strains, Cramps or
Spaslns The application of RAILWAYS READY
RELIEF will cure you Of the worst of these COM
plants in few hours.
ACH, MEARTBUR RI SICK HEADACHE, DIAE;
RHEA, DYSENTERY, COLO, WIND IN THE
BOWELS, and all INTERNAL PAINS.
Travellers should always carry a bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them A few drops in
will prevent sickness pains from change OF
is better than French Brandy or Biters as
a stimulant.
C.Id h,, n.u..:,fe Dr:oa Sn nonfo