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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21
changes his socks once a week.
Now
"Well, by George" shouted the new

changes his socks once a week.
Now"
"Well, by George" shouted the new
ing to own up when I'm wrong, but,
by gum, you can't corner me on that
item. That's the solemn truth, and 1
got it all straight. A girl that worked
in his family four years told me all
about it, and could have put in lots
more, ever so much worse than that, if
I'd had room. He"
"Do you know" said the chief,
that Hon. George C. Barnewen owns
more of this town than he can see, and
is a bank director and president of
heaven knows how many business as
sociations, a pillar of the church, and
prop of society," Don't you know
that you amt expected to publish every
bit of gossip you hear about peoplep"
ttAin'tp" echoed the young man,
"What's the paper for thenP What of
it, any how? Is old Barnewell mad
about itP Did any body tell him of ftp"
The chief made no reply and the boys
scattered to their work. A casual
watch was kept upon the door of the
private Office, and late in the afternoon
it opened and the chief came out. He
was alone. There was dyspeptic
look about his eyes like man who had
eaten too much, and nobody ever saw
the new reporter come out of that room
or heard any thing Of him again. But
we often miss him, when the town is
quiet and the afternoons are long, and
there are no election news to stir the
fever of our blood, and wish that he
would come back and shake up the
town once more.-Burlington HaaOk-eye.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21
The Recent Elections.

Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia
held elections on the 10th. In Ohio
the election was for State officers, men,
bers of the Forty-ffth Congress, MEM
bers of the Legislature, and county Of
fcers. The Republican State ticket
was headed by Milton Barnes, the DEM
ocratic ticket by VIM. Bell, Jr., and the
Temperance ticket by E. S. Chapman,
for Secretary of State. The Indepen-
dents made no nominations for State
officers, but made nominations for Con-
gress in some districts. The vote of
Ohio in recent years has been as fol-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21

In Indiana State officers, members of
the Forty-ffth Congress (besides two
vacancies in the present House,, men,
bers of the Legislature, and county and
town officers were chosen. The Re-
publican State ticket was headed by
Benjamin Harrison, the Democratic
ticket by James D. Williams, and the
Independent ticket by Henry Harring-
ton, for Governor. Indiana in recent
years has voted as follows:
Year. Office. Repub. Dem. Ind.
Secretary of State. .1e4 ,soa 49,, l54 2ss
Straight
Dem.
1e72. President. .Is6 ,147 1853 ,632 1.4T
1872. Governor ...........1ss. 276 1s9, 424 1s9
West Virginia elected State officers
and members of the Legislature. The
Republican candidate for Governor was
Nathan Golf, Jr.; Democratic, Henry
NJ. Matthews; Independent, j. NJ. Laid
ley. The vote of West Virginia in re-
cent years has been as follows:
Year. Office. Repub. Dem.
1874. Congressman. IS 40 81 ,S2
1872. President ........... .32 ,315 29,55l
1872. Governor. ............ AZ 1888 0,3Oo
The Legislature chosen will elect two
United States Senators-one for the full
term, and one to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of the Hon. Allen L.
Caperton.
A MAN in Paris, wishing lately to
pass joke upon his wife, hired cof-
fin and placed himself in it at the mo-
ment of her return after few days. alb
sence. On seeing the supposed corpse,
she fell senseless to the ground and has
since been lunatic
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21

A Pans correspondent of . London
jourhM telegraphs an account Of an in
terview with an officer in the Egyptian
army, who gives eircumstantial details
OF horrible events which have taken
place in Abyssinia during the attempt
of Egypt to chastise the Abyssinians.
There have been two expeditions. The
first, which was dispatched in October,
1875, consisting Of 1000 men, was sur
prised in the defle of Goundel and
massacred to the last man. The sec
ond expedition Of [, 600 men started in
February, and was overwhelmed in the
defile Of Gcurard, 1000 men being
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21

BOILED BREAD Crumb
your stale bread into a pudding-pail,
and c05ef With sweet milk; set it BY
the stove TO warm and soften; then to
quart Of milk add 8 well-beaten eggs,
4 cup Of sugar. and as much fruit as
liked, either dry or preserved; set it in
boiling water, and do not allow it to
stop boiling till done. Do not fill the
pail, ~ IT needs room to rise,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21

A MANS reputation for sobriety often
hangs upon q breath.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21

BucKsPoRr, in Maine, was the scene
Of terrible tragedy ON the night of
the 1oth.s An old man named Trim,
his daughter, Mrs. Thayer. and her lit
tie gm, were probably AL three muir
dered and their bodies placed in barn,
which was set ON IRE, evidently for the
purpose Of destroying all traces of the
horrible crime. Their charred remains
were found in the ruins Of the barn
on the following morning. The house
and all other buildings on the premises
were also burned. It is known that
Mrs. Thayer had some $500 in money
in the house, and that is supposed to
have bees the incentivsi to- the fearful
crime. A man named Frank Landers
had been arrested on suspicion, and the
excited neighbors threatened to lynch
him il proven guilty rfraar
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21
CURRENT TOPICS

OFFICIAL notice has been pu' ished
by the Post-ofhce Department, that
hereafter no letters will be returned to
the writer's by the Dead-letter Ofice,e x-
oept those containing valuable in
closures. 1t is further announced. that
for want of sufficient clerical force, no
additional money-order Offices will be
established until the commencement Of
the next fiscal year
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21

A TERRIBLE casualty occurred in
Pittsdurgh on the 18th. At S.x5 4. IN.
the boilers in the nail-mill of lug &
Co., Thirteenth and Etna Streets, ex-
ploded, demolishing the entire building
and more than half Of the rolling mill
adjoining There were $50 men and
boys ct work in the nail-mill at the
time OF the explosion, at least 16 of
whom we're instantly killed or died
soon-s4tsr from injuries. The roof
Of the building was raised by the e1-
plosiep, and in falling rested upon
the nail machines, so that the uninjur-
cd were able to crawl out and escape
from the ruins, which had taken fire.
The wounded numbered 20 or more,
their injuries being mostly of a very
painful character. The cause of the
explosion is unknown. It IL stated that
the boilers had been thoroughly tested
about me aHesks previous, and they
were in charge Of . competent engi-
neer. -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-10-21

TIE returns from the elections in
Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia, held
on the 10Th 80 far a. received up
to the night Of the 1lth, indicated
the election Of the Republican State
ticket 4 Ohio, and the Democratic
ticket in Indiana, each by small ma
jority N Ohio the new Congregational
delsGatiou WIN stand u Republicans to
8 Democrats; in Indiana, Republic
cans to s Democrats. In West Virginia
the Democratic State ticket Was elected
throughout, together with majority of
the Legislature.
The New York herald., 1876-10-17

got away prettly and played the defensive Martin
tried unsuccessfuly several times Tor this lock- but
alter fifteen minutes he got an outside lock with ms
right leg and quickly laid Mclaughlin on the broad OF
his back. The fall was called outsde shin trip"
The success OF Martin hailed with loud applause
by his friends This round tasted just fifteen minutes
Third Round--After n twenty minutes rest the men
were again called TO face each other for the deciding
round They began sparrng with their feet as soon AS
they had taken their holds OF collar and elbow Then
they tuggcd with their hands aud soon aerward
settled down TO try their relative powers There
seemed TO be advantage either side at this game
they fixed as statues, and in a minute
they relaxed their muscles and stood straight
again and commenced fencing with their feet ana
knees After few minutes they again settled down
for another trial OF main strength, and, as before,
alter minute or two they gave II up and aitor ad
justing their holds they began leg sparring Tor few
moments Then Mclaughlin settled down with a
determined hold OF Martini and by working his body
around he finally brought his hip in front Of Martin,
and then, with superb struggle he lifted Martin
partly up from tho ground, and quickly placing
his right loot bchind Martins LETT heel, he
twisted the latter over and threw him
nat on his back Tho fall is known
among the wrestlcrs s'an inside back heel" Nc
Laughn was thereupon decided the winner OF the
match, and hailed the champion wrestler OF the world
The last round occupied ten minutes The time from
tho beginning OF the match to the end was ono hour
and quarter.
The New York herald., 1876-10-17
LITERATURE AS AN ART.

LECTURE LAST NIGHT BY BAYARD TAYLOR.
Cnickering Hall comfortably filed last night
with apprccative audience to listen to Bayard Tay
lor lecture "Literaturo an Art"
The lecturer began by deprecating tho low inte
which literature the United States had fallen since
the lato The number Of persons who bought and
read best authors greater 1860 than the
present time. This duo principally TO the civil
strife, which took young OF the country tho
battle field. After the had ceased the national
excitement incident to It still continued The time
had arrived however, when literature was about
to improve. Tho lecturer reverted to tho humorous
writings OF Bret Harte OF the character
which had taken hold tho popular
mind OF tho present day, and TO those
OF Mark Twain, which provoked laughter. but
touched ra,hos He particularly severe thai
class OF humorous newspaper who turned SUI
crins and death to ghasty dcr,son Tho injury such
writer's caused In exact proportion their popu
!arity. What Ioalng around q barroom to the
body such literature was 10 the mind. Tho speaker
during his travels from New Hampshire to Nebraska,
covering period OF six months, found, by statistics,
that the author most read in this country Mrs.
Southworth He was, however, satisfied that tho low.
point tho Generalization OF our literature had
becn reached ana passed Mr.. Taylor contrasted the
pcculiaritles Of the average American and English
orator. The former repeated, the latter stammeree
and hcsated In his experience n reporter The
only public man with whom he camo in contact whe
The American public too lencnt with the short
coinnss OF their public speakers In ancient Ahena
mispronunciation by an orator would his audi
cnce ~ rise. Language the body OF the thougnt
Supcriuity prevalent fault In literature
noble example In precision set BY Abraham Lin
coin, who on single sheet of fooscap wrote
that Gettysburg address that Will 1.-Two forever
The nrst law OF literature rs art was intelligent,
cohcrcnt logical thought Literature 10 cisiinc
aud positive art. Two most essential things in CON-
position wcrc proper beginning and proper end
With those tho writer speaker might rambie be-
tween without detriment Careful preparation was oi
vital Importance. Tho eloquent speeches OF Demos
thcncs, C.cero and in Time oil webster, Cat.
houn, Clay and others productions o years OF
study har work. The lecturer wSs aot surprised
Mr. Moody's great power over bis hearers, because
that gentleman he understood, had spont years OF toll
In preparation Tor his duties some amusing rem
rcctcd OF amateur asprants Tor literary
lame who imagined themselves possessed Of great
genus. lie quoted one very nughabc stanza, Illus
lratvo OF poetical license supposed BY such per-
make their writings acceptable. Passages from
Shakespeare. Milton and other authors taken
up and analysed show that although the poet was
born he was also made. The writer and orator were
Al much subject TO certain nxcd rules ths
artisan
The New York herald., 1876-10-17
TROTTING AT wALTHAM.
ROWING.
THE MATCH BETWEEN scHAnrY AND MORRIS.

THE MATCH BETWEEN scHARFY AND NORRIS
PirrsBuEG, Oct. 10, 1876.
The last deposit Of $500 side, the championship
scuIling match between William scharn ana Evan
Norris Is up, and the entire amount $4,000 in
the hands OF chs Gnal stakeholder At a meeting OF
the men al Harry Beaumonts, Morris made known 10
Scharn tro course he had selected, on the Nonongn
hola River, whc Is that commencing al Village Home
stead AMI extendnZ two and hall miles up tho river,
and return, over clear, straight piece OF water.
Thomas Reese was referee. The takes place
next Saturday afternoon the 2lst inst and viii 10
OF tho best ever rowed ~ this country Both men are
in splendid trim. aud though Morris Is the heavier oi
the two and the most muscular IN appearance, the
betting does not iavor him. but rules even. The
Monongahela river Is iavorue stream with Scharif,
and many consider he has the advantage this ro-
spccl
The New York herald., 1876-10-17
Result Of a New Count of the In
dians at Standing Rock.
ETIDENCE OF FRAUD In ISSUING SUPPLIES
The Indian Commission in
Council With the Chiefs.
TIE TREATY SIGNED WITH NOTIFICATIONS
STANDING ROCK, d. T., Oct IL, 1875,
Via BISMARCK, ID. T., Oct. 16, 1875.

STANDING ROCK, D. T., Oct IL, 1875,
Via BISMARCK, u. T., Oct. 16. 1875
Your correspondent met Generals Sheridan and
Terry At Bismarck last week. and knowing that
preparations were Dsing mado for a fall campaign
against the hostiles, no determined 10 accompany
General Terry his inspection OF the Indian agencies
which 10 precede the campaign. The General and
Ais stan very close mouthed IL bong determined
hat the movements preceding tho campaign and its
point OF destination should bc kept profound secret
oPKNIHG THE CAMPAIGN.
Your correspondent learned, however, that Tcrry's
column, consisting OF tho Seventh cavary-now filed
10 its maximum-two companies OF the Seventeenth
infantry, rnder captains Van Horno and Howe. and
one company OF the Twentieth, under Captain Brad
ley, would leave Fort Lincoln on or about the 10Th
Inst. to strike, probably bodies OF Indians who
lowering about the headwaers or the Little Missouri
within easy communication OF the agency Indians,
who watching jealously every move Of the mill
tary.
Alter completing his work Sheridan returned to
Chicago leaving Terry complete The inspection OF
tho Missouri River posts and agencies Terry reached
Standing Rock Sunday evening. and was received with
the usual military honors
STANDING ROCK AGENCY.
Standing Rock is sixty miles below Bismarck, and to
ihe three companies of infantry which formerly gar
rsoned Il six have been added The quarters which
are completed the most comfortable OF any the
Missouri RIVER, and have cost the government but
trinc The enlisted have ellcd the timber in the
forests transported it TO the saw mill owned by the
post where has been squared and then put into log
houses which neat comfortable; the shingles
and lath havo been manufactured by soldier abor the
lime beon burned and brick made at the station, and
all the preparations mado to erect the six sets
Of company and officers quarters this fall,
not TO speak or quarters for the band, for
Aundresscs, &C Less than $4,000 has been
appropriated, and the work will be completed inside
sf the appropriation This fact can be placed in bold
contrast with the agency buildings which inferior
log nuts covered with sacks, which cost the govern
nent, undor Its admirable management Of Indian
Affairs $65, ,0oo giving clear profit to somebody, no
doubt Of $50 900 Here General Terry learned
many things OF tho army and to the people.
Colonel Johnston, OF the FIRST infantry not being salts
ned with the recent count OF the Indians the result 81
whicn tsegraphed you, determined to make an
Ssher, which should be unouestionaby correct This
As had just completed, and tho result was found te
y A. follows.-
The New York herald., 1876-10-17
TROTTING AT BEACON PARK.

BgAcox PARK SATURDAY, Oct Il, 1876 Match $500,
mile heats, three in i've. in harness.
u. w. Beckler's ch K. Clifford.
w. s. Payne's br. : Joan I. Russell. l.......... 2
Time, 2:30-2 32-2:32.
SAxE DAy--Handicap Sweepstakes, $3.50, mile heats,
best three in Ave, III harness.
A. H. DE Harts or. m. Hannah ID,
track weght.... i / . i
William Colts b. N. Little Gipsey,
catch weight. t...................... .
j. Crawiordis br. m. Annic Collins
catch weight ht..................3 2 IL
Time, 2:27-2: 1l-2 7A-2 '27-2:30 h-2:29E.
The New York herald., 1876-10-17
THE PITTsBURG EXPLOSION.

TWO ADDITIONAL VICTIMS or THE ACCIDENT!
PIrrsBrRo, Oct lc, 1874
Two moro names have been added 10 the already
long list OF victims by tho explosion a zug's iron
works on Thursday last Those are James Caldwell, .
roller, and JOAN Crcgan VINO worked IN tho shipping
department. Three other workmon are very low and
hardly recover
The New York herald., 1876-10-17

night he sold in pools for nearly two 10 ono over his
Great interest taken in the match by Western
and nearly every town In Michigan had representa-
tivcs in attendance The audience, with lew ex-
ccptons, very orderly and well behaved
many club members being In attendance
Tho were dressed very much Dike except In COL
ors. Mclaughlin had on brown jacket, brown
trunks wne knec brecches, whitc stockings and sip
pefs. Martin had gray jacket aud trunks, whitc
Knee breecbes, white stockings aad slippers. They
were pair OF handsome men, and really looked grand
as they faced cacn other on the stage receiving a
hearty welcome from inc cTowds They were the
active big men with their feet that ever appeared
struggle Of this kind IN America.
THE CONTEST.
First Round.-At hall ,ast eight o'clock the men
were called on the carpsed platform and Introduced to
the audience They appeared about The height
and weight, but Mcl.augnins legs we're much stouer
than Martins Timo was quickly called, but then II
discovered that the umpire chosen for Martin
in tho room, and Mr. Emcricg was chosen
Tor Martin, b. y. Mcdonald being umpire for Ac-
laughlan. Harry Hill was referee. Time was again
called ny the referee, and the men walked up quietly
and took hold OF each Others coiNur elbow Then
tney moved about cautiously, whiiu securing good
holds OF each other, and whom satisfied that they
both right, they began with making movements with
their ec showing openings for each other decoys,
bat for tour minutes effort made Tor throw.
Martin al length made attempt to "Trip Mclaughlin.
but the latter his guard and the movement went
tor naught. With watchlui eyes on the ground they
had strong holds OF each other and they used
their feet rapidly each others shins
Then Mclaughlin put his left loot twcc on the knee or
Martin aud attempted to throw him, but failed lie
get him on his legs. Martin seemed entirely on the
defensive After ten minutes had elapsed Mclaughlin
made another attempt 10 throw Martin by main
strength ny swinging him around the Stage Another
short shin tapping took place. when Mclaughlin got
his right leg between Martins, aud, beng well locked
on tho latters left leg nc threw hun HAT mis- back
The round lasted eleven minucs The lock that threw
Martin is called sthc inside grapevine lock-.
S,cond Round Tho men were called after twenty
few minutes shin tapping and leg sparrng, Martin
made an cort TO get an outside lock- out Mclaughlin
The New York herald., 1876-10-17
ANOTHER CHALLENGE.

ANOTHER CHALLENGE
CHICAGO H.. Oct TO- 1915
To THE EDIroR HERALD
challenge the winner OF the WI estling match which
takes place tonight between Mclaughlin and Martin
for $500 side, two falls catch catch can, and two
tails Gr9c0- Roman and toss for deciding fall
Professor THIIUBAUD BAUER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-22

England has replied to Russia, that
as she has already supported the six
months sarmisticc, she oannote now
recommend one of six weeks, but she
will not oppose it.
No power appearing wiling Sto
take the initiative, the question rests
between Turkey and Russia. A SO
luton can then only be looked for =,
Cons,ant.nople. Diplomatic circles
still hope for pacific settlement.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-22
TERnoRs OF Tue SEA.

San Fraocisoo, Oct. 2l.-Thei wha-
ling bark Florence arrived here this
afternoon direct from the Arctic
Ocean, with 100 men ou board, being
part Of the crews of the vessel lost
and abandoned in the sea last July.
The balance Of the. survivors have
gone to Honolulu, on the bark Three
Brothers. Tho survivors have > fear
full tale to tell OF bardships endured,
causing the death of many in trying
TO- reach land, while . good many
would not abandon tho doomed yes
sci to face the hardships necessary to
ascape
~ The following ia list OF the aban-
doned vessels = Onward and Clara
Bell, OF San, francisco; ST George,
Marengo, Cornelius, Holland, Jamee
Allen, and Java, of New Bedford
Camille aud Josephine. of Boston
IAcerharus, OF New London, apd the
Fffnwsiian bark. Desmond and Arctic.
No hope can be- entertained sf the
rescue Of the abandoned vessels or
Those who remained. ~
THE HEATHES cnISEE KILLS MS NAN
New York, Oct. 2l-A Chinamau
named Quimbo Apo stabbed aud
instantly killed an lrishman named
John Kelly, in the Home lodging
house, Chatham street, last night
Kelly WIS the aggressor and provoked
| the Chinaman to a fight, in which he
was getting the worst of II, when ne
drew a knife and stabbed Kelly. Ap
20 was arrested. He has recently
been released after serving out tii.
1teen years sentence for killing hi
wife and two men
| MEM. AGENT AT STANDING ROCK.
/ Washington, Oct, 2l--The presi
dent has approved the commission 9
VIM. T, Hughes, Of Illinois, 70 b'
agent for the Indians Of Grand River
Standing Rock Agency, Dakota.
1 ~ FINANCIAL. -
New York, Oct, 2l.-B.nkl state
mcnt, reserve decrease, g., 433 ,Ol5. !
j ouR BIG SHOW. fi! As'i if'At
| PhiladeIphia, Oct. el-Tha cash atl,ni.
sion 10 the centennial to-dny a. follows
4 Al so cents. 72.l5 SO; al 20 Cents. a2l Til
cash receipts of the week just closed ar
4 : The zh..a Yiesl of lhe exhibition, The numbe
of admissions foo,ing up 614,fsJ ut
cents each.