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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27
The Girl at Home.

SUPPOSE he does not come. The old
father dies and the shop or the potatoes
fail and the brother takes to drink or mar
ries or does not marry because he must
support his mother and sister? The girl
finds that she is as pretty and pleasant an
object as ever, CHEEKY the rose, but
somehow the world does not give her a
place as it does the rose, gratis. When it
comes to daily meals and clothes she is
by no means her one excuse for being.
She knows she was born to be wife and
mother but nobody wants to marry her.
She takes stock of herself; her capital is
frightfully small to carry into market.
Her brother was educated to earn his
bread and butter. Beside the education
he had physical strength, the habit of
friction with the crowd, something which
he himself calls CHECK" Her cake
making, Turkish embroidery, pressed
ferns, all go for nothing when she comes
to put money value on her acquire
ments; the chances are that her knowl-
edge of literature or music is too general
to fit her to teach. If she should teach
her salary, exclusive of board, would not,
nine cases in ten, amount to a sum more
than sufficient to clothe her cheaply and
stability. If she goes into a store as
saleswoman she is paid less than was the
cook in her fathers kitchen; and in both
these occupations there is no chance of
advance, no career such as is ready for
her brother in every trade or profession,
unless she have great energy or skill ia
trade, and the probability is that she has
not a particle of either.
She is sure to try authorship, sends
poems and tales to magazines, with re-
quest to know how much she can make
per annum if she perseveres. They come
back with thanks in big, yellow envel-
opes. She goes out as book-agent-sells
chrolnos, siiver-polish, Heaven knows
what not. In any case she has to 'push
her way" sick at heart, at first shrinking
from every look or touch or word. Per-
haps after awhile she learns the business
tact which comes to her brother by nature,
and gains even the desirable b" cheek
most pitiable and woeful of all successes
There are many trades, the lighter handi-
crafts, and above all etching, wooden
craving and TYPOGRAPHY, with which, if
she had been taught, she could have earned
her living and remained within the shelter
Of home.
As your own Nelly sets out to school
this bright morning it is we'll to remem
Der these things and to make some pro-
visions for her future as for her brothers..
There are many chances that she must earn
her own living; let us begin now to put
into her hands the tools by which she can
do it, and above all protect her in home
while using them; keep alive in her the
modesty, the tenderness, the beauty of the
future wife and mother. In business
point OF view the dewy fragrance of the
rose is worth nothing; but the poor girl,
selling her wares from door to door, with
sick heart and face OF brass, knows what
it is worth, and feels that she lost with it
the birthright of her womanhood.-Ne
York Tribune
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

Everyone can make his own troches
by following this recipe, given in the
Household: One ounce pulverized cubebs,
one ounce pulveriZed licorice, one ounce
pulverIZed gum arabic, one half pound
p1lverized sugar, just water enough to
moisten; warm slightly, turing constant
ly, roll thin, and cut out swith "A thimble
and dry.
Oyster Whisk four eggs to
stiff froth, then ado by degrees one gill
of cream; beat them well together; season
the egg with pepper and salt to taste.
Have ready one dozen fine oysters; cut
them in half and pour the egg into pan
of hot butter and drop the oysters over it
as early as possible. Fry & light brown
and serve hot.
Breakfast Muffins.-A dainty substi-
tute for bread at breakfast or tea: Two
eggs we'll beaten, with one cupful of
sugar, and lump of butter the size of an
egg; to this add one pint of milk, with
one teaspoonful of soda, one quart of flour
and two teaspoonfuls of cream tartar :;
bake in muffin rings on top of the range,
or in gem pans in quick oven.
-Corn-fed hens do not lay in winter, for
the simple reason there isn't any albumen
material in the corn. When wheat is fed
there is fat enough in it to supply all that
to make the white and lime enough to fur
nish the shell; it does not thus seem diff
cult to understand why corn-fed hens
should not lay, as they do not, and why
wheat-fed hens should lay, as they do
Ohio Farmer.
"A Salem horse suffering with the cpl
Zootic got hold of some onions, the other
day, and he was made so much better that
three quarts more were fed him, and he
entirely recovered. A Boston man has
cured his horses by following this pre-
scription: Give the horse five drops of
aconite, followed in two hours by five
drops of belladona; keep him quiet, with
loose diet, and after the third day he will
be able to work.
In the growing of house plants moth
ing is more important than the soil in
which they are planted. One should pay
no attention to those complicated prepare
lions which it would puzzle profession
al man to make. A compost for plants
wants age, like wine, to be good. All
that is needed are soda and manure. Leaf
mold from timbered lands is as good as
soda. Let these be turned over and over
for year until they are completely fined
down. Use this for everything grown in
the hOuse.-Detr0it Tribune.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27
A Chinese Mathematician.

Wong Chingfoo, a highly-educated
Chinaman, rather "got away with q
young Professor at Greencastle Friday
evening. During the course of the even
ing Mr-Wong stated that among the
Chinese mathematicians were hired at
four dollars per week, and were not as
good - the most ordinary men here They
do this work by machinery, as it were,
and it il the dirty labor of the Empire.
When Mr.. Wong first came to this coun-
try to enter college he was told that it
would be necessary to study mathematics
two years; he at once told them that he
knew mathematics better than those who
were to teach him in this particular
branch. Illustrative of this, Wong, in
his address at Browns Hall, offered to
footup several columns offigures. For con-
venience his manager, Mr.. Hawkins, was
to name the figures, but the young Profess
sor of Mathematics of Asbury, who was
present, thought he saw q flaw there, and
Ct once came to his feet. He asked:
"Will you, sir, allow nae 10 give you
Certainly. sir. shall be glad to have
you do So" was MIR. Wong's courteous
answer.
% Now, then, sir" began the Professor,
and he named sum upon sum, not going
beyond the tens of thousands, but giving
him ut least thirty different sums to add.
When they were all on paper Mr.. Wong
asked:
"And now is that-all, sirf''
"That's ALL" replied the Professor;
+" get ready to add"
Mr.. Wong stood smiling, and when the
Professor had Strengthened himself up and
said: Now begin" he quietly remarked;
Very well, sir, here is my amount
This before the astonished Professor had
time to get half way up the first column.
But you're not through already" re-
marked the Professor.
Here is the footing of my figures"
was the response; and he read them, the
footing being exact
Please read that again, sir" asked the
Professor
He did SO, and the astonished Profes-
sor was forced to admit that it was right.
The Professor was astounded, and was
forced to admit that Mr.. Wong did know
something about mathematics.
The Mandarin stated that he was not an
extraordinary mathematician as compared
to some of the educated Chinese. The
Professor afterward called on Mr.. Wong
ct the hotel.-Terrs Haute indy Gazette.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

Mr.. EDITOR: In every city, town and
hamlet in the land may be found some feeble
person unable to perform hard labor; some
man or woman that delights in visiting the
sick and ministering to their wants, some
local preacher not fully occupied, or some
unoccupied person who would like to add a
little to their present income-and want
some such person in every place where
have no agent to sell a Medicinal Extract
made by the Shakers, which has proved Of
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27
Extraordinary Discovery.

While prospecting for lodes in the south
western corner of Burrows Park, recent
ly, Mr. Foote accidentally discovered the
entrance to great cave in Ida Mountain,
which he undertook to explore. Passing
along low, dark passage for about eighty
feet he reached chamber eighteen by
twenty feet in size, and several feet high,
the walls of which are covered with stall
actites of varied styles of beauty; while
the dark granite floor is checkered with
veins Of pure white quartz, giving an ap-
pearancc which reminds one of the Bible
account of the floor of King Solomon's
Temple. In the rear of this room is an
other, or inner chamber, access to which
Is obtained through q small, low entrance,
but within is " grandeur that defies de-
cay" and beauty which the touch of
time makes more beautiful" the roof be-
ing draped with stalactites similar to, but
more magnificent than, those that adorn
the first chamber, and the floor is covered
with brilliant stalagmites, while the side
walls show q large body of glittering
mineral in lode which a. crops" on both
sides. A clear, cold spring of excellent
water gushes from the rock and flows
away through the dark, and as yet unex-
plored, recesses of this wonderful cavern,
but the sound or roar of . waterfall in the
distance indicates the course of this little
stream Is not altogether smooth. But
there Is yet to mention a discovery made
In q small chamber which opens into the
one first described, a discovery which
possesses deep interest for the people
Colorado. 1t was human skeleton found
on the granite floor, and lying near it
was gun and large knife bearing the
initials "a. F." A dim inscription carved
in rude characters on the wall runs as fol-
lows: "a Freeman, 1907" The suppo-
sItion is that Freeman deserted or strayed
from Pixies exploring party in 1907, and
In endeavoring to reach the Pacific per-
ished here. The results of further ex-
plorations in this subterranean section
will be looked for with interest.-Lincoks
(Cok) Neps.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

KATE FIELD says that if she were the
Princess Louise she would emigrate to a
country where her husband would he her
social equal. The ease with which an
unmarried woman expresses her opinion
regarding what she would do with man
attached 10 her is one of the phenomena
ranking with the source of magnetism as
unaccountable.-.St. Louis Republican.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

The Chicago Tribune of recent date
says not only is it true that MIR. Carlyle
never declined the Harvard degree OF
LII. D. in insulting terms, as has been
stated, but he has actually written to
President Elliot indicating his intention
of accepting it when he receives official
notice that it has been offered.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

THERE is no cruelty in the world so ut
terly pitiless as that which glistens in the
eye of woman at this time of the year,
as she stands with her hands on her hips
and watches u lingering fly buzzing
automatically about the warmest corner
of the room, selecting a secluded and
comfortable spot for his winter retreat
Detroit Free Press.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

1t is said that all the principal aero
nauts in America are rigid temperance
men, recognizing the necessity of a clear
head and a cool brain. Donaldson did
not use or coffee or any form of spirituous
liquor.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

WE often see large stock of cattle which
poor" all for want of something to start
them in the right direction. One dollars
worth of ,Sterida"'s Cdpdlry Condition Io,g-
deis, given to such a stock occasionally dur
ing the winter would be worth more than an
extra half ton of hay.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

Mr.. John W. F. Hobbs, of North
ampton, Mass, has given $4,000 for a
school house in that town. 1t is said of
Mr.. Hobbs that not great many years
ago he borrowed money to start line of
ompibuses in Boston, driving one OF
them himself, and that now he is worth
a million dollars.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27
From the Philadelphia Presbyterian.

FROM the Worlds Dispensary Printing Of
ice and Bindcry, Buffalo, N. Y, we have re-
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Whoever helps humanity in its struggle with
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ly remove this cause as knowledge IAN ele-
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

ALL who have heard of little Charlie Ross
should read the beautiful new book, enti-
tied CHERRY the Singer" published by Ed
ward A. Samuels, 125 Tremont-st., Boston,
Possibly it may iead to the recovery of the
stolen child, as the character of the little
hero of the book is partially founded on his
own life and abduction. Sent by mail,
postage free, on receipt of 81 90
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

PERSONAL w. Gof-"I have used DR..
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR for Liver
disease, and was cured by it.''
j. w. F0ynts.-" have been afflicted with
an affection of the Kidneys for years, and
after taking your REGULATOR am sound
and well"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

HAVE you q severe wrench or spr.in
Have you rheumatism in any form? Have
you stiff neck, or punches caused by rheu.
matte pains? If so, Johnson's Anody,ie Lint
naent is a specific remedy, used internally
and externally
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

BURNETT's COCAINE is the best and cheap
est Hair Dressing in the world. 1t kills dan
druff, allays irritation, and promotes vigor
GUS growth of Hair.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

The Hartford Courant was 112 years
old Oct. 80. From the day it was first
published until the present it has never
once failed to appear on time.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

WHEN you 60 to Chicago stop at the
Barnes House," corner Of Randolph and
Canal streets. The fare is excellent and ev-
crything in the house is new. Only $3.50 to
$500 per day for transient.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, for the
Cure of Consumption, Coughs and Colds. The
great virtue of this medicine is that 1t ripens the
matter and throws it out of the system, purifes
the blood, and thus effects a cure.
ScHENcK's SEA WEED Tonic, for the Cure Of
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, etc. The Tonic produces
healthy action of the stomach, creating an appe-
tite, forming chyle and cuJing the most obstinate
cases of indigestion.
SoHENcK's MANDRAKE Pills, for the Cure of
Liver Complaint, etc. These pills Alternative
and produce healthy action on the liver without
the least danger as they free from calomel and
yet more efficacious in restoring healthy action
Of the liver.
These remedies certain cure for Consump-
ton, as the Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter and
purifes the blood The Mandrake Pills act upon
the liver CT cate healthy bile, and remove all dis
eases of the liver, often cause Of Consumption
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength to
the stomach makes a good digestion, and enables
the organs to form good blood; and thus creates q
healthy circulation of healthy blood. The COM
bined action of these medicines, thus ex-
planned, will cure every case Of Consumption, il
taken in time and the use Of the medicines perse-
vered in.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal
Office. corner SIXTH and ARCH STs., Philadelphia,
every Monday, where all letters for advice must be
addressed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

founded by Prof. w. z. Jones, at Evanston,
ILL.,, where each scholar is taught and adj
vances independently, instead of in rigid,
graded school fashion, is for both sexes.
Next term opcns Dec. d.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27

The city Of Ahmedabab, the oldest and
ct one time one of the most beautiful
cities in India, is declared by the Sanitary
Commissioner TO have had no sanitary ar
rangements for several centuries past, and
the earth has become so impregnated with
denominations that not drop of pure water
can be obtained within the city walls !;
even garden plants die if watered with it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-11-27
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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-08-20
Purify the Springs of Life.

1t is sine qua non of health, that the sources
Of vitality, the springs of life should be tree
from contamination. Th- fluids which, by their
action upon the food transforms it into blood.
and the great vital nutrient itself. must be pure,
il the muscles. the bones and the brain are 10 be
properly uourished and kept vigorous. To this
cad the stomach the liver the bowels and the
kidneys should perform uninierruptedly their va
uous functions, since il these are disturbed the
vital fluids speedily become vitiated The best,
nay, the ONLY blood depurent which purifies
them, by overcoming those belly Irregularities
which produce them Is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters The principle upon!which this salutary
Alternative acts is AS simple a. it il phiIosophic.
The origin Of most diseases and invariably those
which affect the organs above mentioned, is
weakness. caused by insufficient assimilation Of
the food. The Btttis speedily reclity the cause
OF the difficulty by restoring vigorous digestion,
so that all parts OF the physical structure are
supplied with an abundance Of pure, rich blood.
Ihi~ increases the activity of the di-chsrging
organs, and enables them 10 throw off the etiete
matter, which, ranking in the system, destroys
health This bodily refuse having been got
rId Of. and perfect assimilation 81 established,
there is nothing to prevent healthy and active
performance ot the various functions. Such
being the case ii is plain that the Btters are
not only the most reliable stomachic, bnt an
cradicant of those diseases Of the liver bowels
and kidneys which cOnlaminate the springs Of
life