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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12
Paris Green and the Colorado Potato
Beetle.

THE following is an extract from the
forthcoming report of the State Agricult
ural Board of Michigan:
Inasmuch as Paris green is so prac-
tical, SO efficient and so cheap a remedy
for this pest shall in this place do what
every farmer had better do on his farm
ignore all other means, such as hand
picking, machinery, etc, as too expensive
and noS sufficiently thorough. With a
little care Paris green-the genuine ar
ticle of 'course-is entirely safe, and we
may well welcome the change of it's use
from our green-tinted Wallpapers, where
its poisonous exhalations have long
gendered disease and death, to the
richer green of our potato-fields.
The two methods which have been
tried at the college with the best success
as to economy are either to mix the
green with water, a heaping tablespoon
full to ten quarts of the fluid, and
sprinkle on with a common sprinkler or
an old broom; or to mix the green with
flour in the proportion of one part of
green to six of flour, sifted on when
there is no dew on the vines, either
through a muslin bag suspended to a
convenient handle, that it may be car
ried and shaken over the vines, the per-
son making the application walking up.
right, or with pail, the bottom being of
fine wire gauZe or finely-perforated tin.
Where these methods are used the whole
expense per acre, for both material and
cost of application, will not exceed five
dollars for the season.
The advantages of the water mixture
are ease, safety, even with the careless,
and rapidly of application, and that, too,
even if the day is windy. Its disadvan-
tages are waste of material, as nearly
one-third of the water does not touch the
vines, and of course is lost; danger of
not stirring the mixture sufficiently often,
when the green, being only held in sus-
pension, not dissolved, settles to the bot
tom, and the preparation becomes too di-
lutte; ease with which the green when
thus applied is washed off by heavy
rains; and the danger of not applying
evenly, as the powder suspended in the
water is amassed wherever the drops of
water settle.
After careful experimenting / have
found the flour mixture preferable to all
other preparations. The flour makes the
green adhere to the vines, SO that the
heaviest rain is powerless to remove it.
No second application is needed till en-
larged growth of vines demands It,.
make the mixture strong-one of powder
to six of flour-so that in making the ap-
plication we need add only just enough
of the mixture that we may be able to
see it on the vines. l have thus been en-
abled to safely apply this mixture even
to our tender melon and cucumber vines.
l would not apply it when the dew is
on, as the application will be more even
if the vines are dry, and with the strength
recommended above will always prove
effectual l think this is the most eco
nomical method yet recommended. BY
using the flour mixture l have found
lxra f.
ficient for our early varieties, and fire.
auently for later ones, and three applica-
tions are in any case all that is needed,
even in seasons of heaviest rains.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

To LEAD ALL COMPETITORS is the aim of
the proprietors of the Wilson shuttle sewing
machine. 1t is founded the very best
principles known to sewing machine science,
and improvements, in advance of all other
sewing are being adopted con-
stantly. The Wilson is rapidly gaining the
preference of all parties that are acquainted
with sewing-machines, and it has already
taken the front rank among the first-class
machines of this country; and its price,
owing to its being manufactured where labor
and material are much cheaper than in East
ern cities, is fifteen dollars less than all
other first-class machines. Machines will be
delivered at any railroad station in this
county, free of transportation charges, If
ordered through the company's branch
house, 1877 State street, Chicago. They send
an elegant catalogue and chrome circular
free on application. The company want q
few more good agents.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

are laid in the nest. Keep them in a
cool, dry place, between layers of cot
ton-batting Or f1annel-cloth, and carefully
turned over every day or every other
day. Turkeys, when sitting, as well as
hens, turn their eggs over often. Test
the eggs by applying the tip of the
tongue to the large end of the egg. If
the egg is warm it will be sure to hatch.
If not, reject it. Ali people do not know
that the small end of a good egg is cold,
while perceptible warmth is at the
large end. Confine the turkeys few
days before they commence laying. An
old barn or shed is best. Then, after
they have made their nests, there will be
little danger of their roaming. Feed
the young birds on bread and sweet milk
for few days, with a little sprinkling
of pepper. Be sure and avoid salt.
When about one week old feed the
young turkeys on curd made of sour or
loppered milk. If corn meal is fed it
ought to be cooked first. Very much
depends ON taking care of the eggs. One
year l sat forty eggs, and raised but one
turkey. The next year I sat the same
number, after taking care of them, and
raised thirty-nine turkeys.-Cor. ". Y.
Herald.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12
Trouble.

Trouble Is the foe of mans peace Of
mind. But half of our troubles are imag.
mary, the creation of our brains. Things
that trouble us are not as bad as they
seem, and most of them are only mists or
a passing cloud. We should treat trouble
as we would intruders into our houses
put them out and lock the doors against
them. When men are worn out by over
work, or are sick, then trouble has The adj
vantage. At such times a mans friends
should contrive means Of diversion or find
out why's of rest. There is no better relief
for trouble than travel and new scenes.
When men begin to feel that business and
care are robbing them of sleep, and each
day increases the burden, they should put
the will in exercise and throw them Off or
put themselves in the hands of their physi-
clan and obey his directions. 1t Is suicide
for them to go on after they begin to feel
the grinding action of work on the body
and brain. But precaution is in using
means of prevention. Give a certain
number of hours each day to active en-
ployment, and never allow your work to
break over the bounds. Take portion of
your time for recreation. Make real,
solid enjoyment your medicine. Above
all, interdict everything that will tax, ex-
cite or exhaust the nervous system
Sleep is "tired natures sweet restorer-
balmy sleep" When trouble drives sleep
from the eyelids, and gloomy, oppressed
feelings possess the mind, 1t is high time
for man to pause and seek relief; for
there Is no telling what such a condition
will lead to unless overcome. There is
danger In going ON after the strain begins
to tell on the health, for every turn of the
machinery brings the final crash nearer.
There are events that come, and are liable
to come, in every mans life, which he
cannot foresce, and over which he has no
CONTROL But men should be like mar
liners, who do not know whether the winds
will be fair or foul, but they go prepared
storm Nor do they give up the ship
until she goes down. Men should treat
trouble in this way, and never give up I'M
til death enters and tells them the voyage
is ended.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12
How to Raise Turkeys.

AS this question has recently been
asked in II number of papers, l will en-
deavor to answer it. In the first place
select good kind. If they are two or
three years old SO much the better. Tur-
keys do not attain their greatest vigor
till two or three years old. Next, take
good care of the eggs. These should be
gathered as soon as possible after they
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

versation were that her case was con-
sldered almost hopeless; at any rate it
will doubtless be a long time before she
will be able to manage her own affairs
with capability. No allusion has as yet
been made to her insanity, either by her
self or others at the hospital.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

THERE are Several kinds of worms which
trouble horses; the pin-worms (pointed at
both ends are the most common and most
dangerous Sheridan's Cavalry Condition
Powders will in few days eject the worms,
and the horse will begin to thrive.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

IT is a fact which cannot be doubted that
ever since Geo. P. Rowel1 & Co., the New
York advertising agents, commenced bust
continued to systematic and the business to
expand, until at the present time every news
paper knows the firm as well as it does its
own Office, and the leviathans of advertising
literature look upon their facilities for expe-
diting and economizing work as the sheet
anchor of their success.-DaUenport (Loaoa)
DEMOCRAT.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

DIR. WALKER tried various extracts
from herbs and roots, without benefit. He
noticed, however, that Alcohol, that bane
of the human race, was used in their prep
aration, and he determined to exclude the
poison entirely from his own practice, so
that the sin of making men drunkards,
while pretending to cure them, should
never lie at his door. The Almighty
blessed his experiments, and in the VINE
GAR BITTERs he has produced pure,
healtll-restoring agent which banishes dis
case in every form, reinvigorates the sys-
tenn, and restores strength to the feeblest
sufferer There is no part of life's citadel
where the enemy can make lodgment
that the VINEGAR BITTERs will not find
him, and put him to the rout. Impurity
Of blood is the parent of disease; the liver,
the stomach, the lungs, the nerves, every
vital organ is affected primarily from this
cause, and in this direction the VINEGAR
BITTERs acts with magical influence. 81
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

PERsoNAL.-It may be observed that no at
temp is made to hunt up out-of- the-way or
unknown places to find names to indorse
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR:
Hon. Alexander II. Stephens.
Jno. w. Beckwith, Bishop of Georgia.
Gen. Jno. b. Gordon.
Hon. Jno. Gill Shorter, Ex-Governor of Ala.
Hon. D. Wills, D. D., Pres. Oglethorpe College.
Bishop Pierce (of Georgia).
Hon. James jackson ,(frm Howell Cobb &
james Jackson), attorney -at-law, Macon, Ga.
Jno. b. Cobb.
r. L, Mott, Columbus, Ga.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

A CURIOUS suit has been brought in the
Superior Court, at Boston, by Edward ID.
Chaplin, to recover $500 from Mr. North
which he lost on a bet, at the last Presi-
Dental election, chat Greeley would be
elected, claiming that Greeley's death pre-
vented him from being President, any
way, and that the $500 should have been
equally divided between the parties.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

FACTORIES and machine-shops should not
be allowed to run day without Johnson's
Arodyne Lininlenf. In case of a sudden ac-
cident an immediate use of it may save
weeks of suffering, and perhaps a limb, or
even life
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12
WuHorr,s ToNIcLA SAVE. SURE AN

WnHoFT's Tonic IA SAFE, SURE AND
SCIENTIFIC CURE!-The unprecedented sale
of this world renowned medicine proves in
contestibly that remedy has superseded
the use of this reliable Tonic. No spleen has
been found SO hard as not to yield to its soft
ening influence, and no liver SO hypertro-
phied as not to give up its long-retained bill
ious secretions, and no Chill or Fever has
yet refused to fall into line. WHEELoCK,
FINLAY Il Co., Proprietors, New Orleans.
FoR SALE By ALL DRUGGISTS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

4 HrRrxePIELD m.) Justice of the
Reace was called down town three times
70 perform . marriage ceremony for q
young couple, and after two postpone
ments he succeeded In making them man
and wife. The happy groom then discov
the Justice, and the latter was forced to
take what he could get. On figuring up
his expenses-car fare, etc.-he found
tbat he had made just Ave cents by the
operation. He thinks that couple began
10 practice domestic economy early.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

PRUssING's White Wine Vinegar excels all
others in purity, strength and flavor. Try it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

WHEy resident of Paris begins to
doubt that he is in his right mind he i'm
mediately settles the question by throwing
himself into the river, thus proving that
he is really in-Seine.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

TH Centennial Is reviving the fancy
for old laces and jewelry. Among other
things which it has introduced are the
huge. old-fashioned brooches or medal
ions set In gold
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-06-12

The old-fashioned black and white
checks are 10 be worn again
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
.Fae,. Arc s.ubboru Tnlng..,,

Thousands of human beings are yearly
borne ON the swim current of disease down
to the grave, just because they do not pos
sess sufficient knowledge of themselves.
A man meets his neighbor, and his first
salutation Is, "How are your or "How is
your heslIh2" The reply frequently is,
"Oh, am well, with the exception Of
cold" Most persons lightly regard a cold.
Reader, do you know that cold is one Of
the most dangerous maladies? A cold not
only clogs up the pores of the entire sys-
tenn, and retards circulation, but IL is pro-
ductive of Catarrh, which is quite apt to
lead to Consumption. "Oh, you say, ait is
nothing but a cold in my head" True;
but that cold is really q mild form of Ca
tarrh, and if not arrested in its course will
become chronic. Catarrh is one OF the most
disagreeable, offensive affections in the cat
alogue of diseases. The passage to the
nose is obstructed, the sense oil smell i'm
paired, and there is a disagreeable sensa-
ton of pressure in the head. In the more
advanced stages, there is a discharge bav-
ing an offensive odor. II the disease be al
lowed to continue in its course, thick, hard
incrustations will form in the head, the
bones of which sometimes become soften
ed and break away in pieces. Why will
persons continue to suffer from such an an
noying, disgusting disease, when they can
lust as well be cured OF it? DR. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy will cure the worst forms of
Catarrh; in fact it is the only sure and safe
remedy which has yet been offered to the
public. Many harsh, irritating prepare
lions may, for time, relieve the urgency of
the symptoms, but they do not cure the
disease. DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy is
soothing and healing in its effects, and when
used with DIR. Pierce Nasal Douche, accord
ing 10 directions, does not fail to effect a
cure. Sold by all druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
The Springfield Union.
A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER,
And The FAyoriie Family Journal Of New England.
Published Daily and Weekly at SOL Main ST., Spring
field, Mass,
The DAILY Union for 1873.


The year 1875, the centennial Of American indie
pendence and the period Of the quadrennAly recur-
ring presidential election, will be Of extraordinary
interest in history What with tie International
Exhibition at Philadelphia the celebration Of Revolu-
tonAry anniversaries In all the earlier settled portions
Of the country the holding Of political conventions
aud the national election which will decide whether
the Republican party shall continue in control Of the
government or be suppiantsd BY the Tag-money de-
acknowledgement events will crowd each other, and
rs-clAss newspaper Will have an interest and value
never before realized.
The Union is not only keenly alive TO the exigencies
and opportunities Of the hocr, but il better equipped
than before, and more thoroughly prepared ev-
cry way, TO give all the news and at the earliest pos
sible moment II should also be held in mind that
The Union, being IN evening paper. is enabled to
print all the important news OF the day the same
night and hAbituAlly anticipates all contempora-
res IN the publication Of important intelligence both
local and general With the extension Of the telegraph
all the world and the increasing perfection
OF the cooperative system Of collecting news the
evening paper IL yearly becoming more important TO
those who desire the freshest information little but
geAnngs Of news being left for the morning journals
As Republican paper,-the only Republican Daily
in Western Massachusetts,, THE Union also appeals
strongly to those who believe that only by the contn-
in power Of the Republican party is there any
chance Of return to honest currency and the re-
viyAl Of business upon a nrm basis, any hope Of
administrative reform, political progress and trno
prosperity.
The terms Of the Daily Union for 1876, including
postage, will be the heretofore viz year
81 in advance; SIX months $3.50; three months 81 rs
per month, 60 cents; per week, II cents. Specimen
copies sent on application.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

TWINS WITH ASSOCIATION OF IDEAS
In illustration of the extremely close re-
semblance between certain twins is the
similarity in the association of their ideas.
No less than eleven out of thirty-fve cases
testify to this. They make the same re-
marks on the same occasion, begin singing
the same song at the same moment, and SO
on or one would commence sentence,
and the other would finish it. An observ-
ant friend graphically described to me the
effect produced upon her by two such twins
whom she met casually. She said: "Their
teeth grew alike, they spoke alike and to-
gether, and said the same things, and
seemed just like one person." One Of the
most curious anecdotes that have receiv-
ed concerning this similarity of ideas was
that one twin A, who happened to be at a
town in Scotland, bought set of cham
payne glasses which caught his attention,
as a surprise for his brother b; while at
the same time, B. being in England, bought
a similar set of precisely the same pattern
as a surprise for A. Other anecdotes of a
like kind have reached me about these
twins.-FrdSer'S Magazine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Manhood: How Lost, How Restored

- Just published, new edition Of DIR. CuI-
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- ical cure without medicine) OF Spermatorrhma
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and Fits induced by sensual indulgence sexual ex-
travAgAnce, &c. g1-Price, in sealed envelope, only
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The celebrated author, in this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates from thirty years successful
practice that the alarming consequences OF selfabuse
may be radically cured without the dangerous Of
internal medicine the application OF the knife I;
pointing out mode Of cure at simple, certain
and ehectuAl, by means Of which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be- may cure himself
cheaply, privately and radically. - This Lecture
should be in the hands Of every youth and every
In the land. Sent under seal in plain envelope, TO
any address, postpaid receipt II six cents or two
post stamps. Address the publishers, cHAs. J. o.
kLlnE co. 12T BoNeFy, HsH York; Post Once
DoSs 1855.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
CATARRH.
A Remarkable Case of Catarrh Cured
by the Use of Twelve Bottles.

We select the following showing how fright
full this disease may become, and as a convincing
reliable remedy for its cure, even in Of the
greatest severity. We regret that from motives OF
delcacy the gentleman declined to permit the use OF
his name;
Case No. II.-This is the case Of a man in the
prime of life who had contracted this disease through
a bad cold six years ago. Favored by scrofulous
son into every part Of the system, go that when he
commenced the use Of SAHFoRDs RADICAL cure II
had become ono OF the worst ever experienced
by any living man. The discharge at night was THICK
putrd streaked with blood and excessive in guam
tity as to discharge itself upon the pillow during
AT me point of straneulAtion, wake him. Several
times each night he was obliged TO get and partial
y clear his nostrls and throat before he could sleep
From the use Of the first bottle of the Radical Cure to
the present, the has been gradual satisfactory
and permanent. He has used in all twelve bottles
any Of its iisagreeablc symptoms, besides enjoying
unusually good health otherwise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The shooting fish of Java is quite Curl
osity, and is kept in glass cases ~ the ma
tives as sort of pet. A small stick is fas-
tened in the reservoir, projecting two feet
above the water, and when the fish is ex-
hibited fly or insect is fastened to this.
The fish swims round the stick once or
twice 10 examine the object; then, rising
10 the surface, remains for a few seconds
motionless, and suddenly elects few drops
of water at its intended prey, generally
bringing the mark down with the first shot.
If this fails, however, he repeats his circuit
of observation, pauses again apparently to
measure his distance, and then discharges
at the fly once more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

The common English phrase applied to a
shiflless person, "He will never set the
Thames ON fire." is plausibly suggested 10
have originally been "He will never set the
tens on fire." "tems' being kind of flour
sitter which, being moved very swiftly
while sitting, might be inflamed. by fric-
ton. So of a dawdling or inefficient per-
son the phrase might be truthfully used.
This saying was transmitted by ear and
no. by eye, hence the changing OF items"
TO "Thames." The popular American form
Is, "He never will set the river on fire."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
GbeDermont 9benit,
BRATTLEBORo;
FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 81, 1875.
One Of Horace Greeley. old Letters.

NEW YORK, July "a, 1857.
My Dear Sir: Seeing in the Tribune the
death of your sweet child, whom 80 well
remember, impels me to write you word.
I offer no consolation, and need not as
sure you of my sympathy. But you and
your wife are still young and hopeful, 9th
or children will doubtless he lent to you
andlthough you will.never forget this first
ling OF the flock, nor fail TO remember her
- with penslve and chasteEed sadness, yet
you will live to realize, even in this state OF
being, how wisely president and merciful
Is the chastisement which "smtes but to
heal"
Let me give you in this connection u leaf
from my experience.
have had seven children, of whom five
are gone. Ofthree sons none survive, and
two of them were respectively five aud
half and six years of age when they were
reclaimed. need not say how beautiful
and good they were-the early called are
always thus. When the first OF them died
my youth ended. thought could never
be sorely stricken thenceforth. Yet in due
time there came another, not so delicate,
so beautiful, so poetic; yet so loving, so
tender, so devoted to me, that 1 thought
had never been understood before. !
cannot remember that during his six years
abode with us he even wished 10 contravene
my will.
left, January IA, for that hard western
tour in brave spirits and good general
health. At Galesburg, after leaving you
/ had letter dictated by him, leaving him
in excellent health. l heard no more till
reached Scranton, Pa, on my way home
when a telegram reached me during my
lecture, stating that he was dangerously Ill
of Group. fastened home, next evening
at 8, only to find him dead an hour before
after enduring a severe operation and ex
treme suffering. With him l buried my
last earthly aspiration. I-haye two little
daughters, one eight years old, the othel
but four months, having been born since
his death, but they are very different from
him, and do not replace him.
Did you not mean to see me, this season
Kind regards TO Mrs. Yours,
HORACE GREELEY.