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The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
IN ATHEISTS WILL.

Lord Amberley, only son of Earl Rus
sell, lately died, leaving an unfinished
so-called philosophical work and remark
able 90 last will and testament" which is
said to have caused considerable distress
TO his father, now in his eighty-fourth
year. Lord AmberleY's religious views
are known to have much resembled those
of his friend, the late Mr.. John Stuart
Mill, who acknowledged in his Autobi-
ography, published posthumously, that
his religion consisted entirely of total
disbelief of God, of revelation and of sal
walton. Therefore, Lord Amberley pro-
vides that the education and religious
training of his two children shall be sole
ly left to the guardianship of Mr.. Doug
las Alexander 6Paufdins .o.t of dA,,-
BILE" of unbelieving ]. s. Milf, who is
understood to hold opinions upon reli-
gious subjects exactly the same as his
own. Earl Russell, their grandfather,
who is decidedly christian, is not to
have any control over them. In other
respects the will is peculiar. 1t directs
that Lord Amberley's books, newspapers,
manuscripts, private letters, and docu-
ments shall go to the elder son, subject
only to the younger son having the right
to peruse them, but they are all to be
locked up and sealed until the two boys
are able to read them, which is very
vague bequest, and attached tn it is a
prsviso that certain of the manuscripts
shall be published Immediately. Already,
indeed, London publishing-house has
advertised one volume of Lord Amberley's
works, but for reasons, mainly religious
(Which means that the book is the re-
verse), it is doubtful whether it will ever
be published. Lord Amberley' personal
property, on which legacy duty may be
payable, according as it is distributed
under the will, has been sworn as under
$4,000. This is devised to his younger
son, the real estate, amount not stated,
being left to the cider, heir-presumptive
to the Earldom of Russell, now held by
his grandfather, so long known in politi-
cal life as Lord John Russell.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

DRAWBACKS OF THE SHAH The
Shah of Persia has hitherto been I'M
lucky in applying European civilization
to his country. He was compelled to
cancel Baron Reuters famous concession.
which would have given that enterpris-
ing Lontoner most unlimited control
over the Persian finances and resources:
he has net been able to utilize the large
quantities of postage stamps ordered
during the visit to Paris, simply because
there are no postoffices in Persia, and we
now learn that mint, with all the
necessary machinery for coming money,
and an elegant English carriage, in
tended for the ladies of the harem, which
had been shipped to Bushire, and were
thence to be transported by caravan to
Teheran, were at last accounts stuck fast
in mountain pass about hundred
miles from Bushire
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

see that it ought to match, and 30 the
process goes on, it may be for years, 1t
NAV be for ever, until nothing of the
old is left, and the house is Transformed
as it was predetermined in the womans
mind. l doubt if the man ever under
stands how or when it was done, MS
wife certainly never says anv'Aine ABOUT
the refurnishing, but 4''letly goes ON 10
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
PLANTATION TOPICS.
nssv 10 C...,s screfrnes in Horses.

Hoe to Cssse Scratches iss Horses.
First cleanse the heels we'll from al
Int and other Foreign matter with strons
6nds made by means of carbolic soap ant
Xnem water. This done, dry the II, =
<EeQ and be careful to remo~a n 'ne
spepy matter thoroughIy-om 'ue D.s
- order to prevent a<cohection Oh aif''
Nm d-es fhah<efs with lotion Conn
- of carbolis acid, ona parti cold
-, forty pats, three times day
: l. ens-quarter # an hour after using the
lG1fnn, rub over the diseaed surface with
pszine, and keep therarts supple with
Give him, mixsd in his feed of
tn, night and morning, one and half
less ofliquor sfsenicalis each time,
- continue this treatment for q time
~ his heels have dried up.-Tarf
- asd Farm.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
CENTENNIALTIES.

There are 926 exhibitors from Italy.
The entire dome of Memorial hall is
completed.
The Egyptians are at work erecting
their bazars.
Chill has 48O square feet in the Ma
chinery hall and Norway $50.
Colonel James Star is marshal of the
centennial police department.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
has applied for and obtained space at the
centennial.
The Colosseum will soon rear its
corrugated front at the corner of Locust
and Broad streets.
No more applications for space in the
shoe and leather department will be en-
tertained. All full.
The letter-boxes for the centennial
grounds are ready. They bear inscrip-
tions in six languages.
1t is stated that Wagner has already
written the grand march to be performed
at the Inauguration ceremonies.
The Minneapolis building is to be
erected in that city in sections and ship
ped to Philadelphia early in April.
Bierstadt's centennial picture repre-
sents giant of the Yosemite and is
painted ON canvas twenty feet high.
just outside of the grounds on Elm
avenue the new and commodious Penn
sylvania railroad depot is rapidly rising.
Gov. Hartranft wants ground on
either side of the Chamouni drive set
apart for the encampment of the militia
Two ivory fans covered with exqui-
site paintings in oil have been presented
to the National museum at Independence
hall.
"A New York firm has obtained the
privilege of painting the centennial cata-
logue in Spanish. They will issue So
900 copies.
Rival exhibitors are busily engaged
in the main building in the erection of
pretty structures to enclose their respec-
tive sections.
Work on the pavilions of the Ger
man and Brazilian empires is steadily
progressing, and they will be finished in
time for the opening.
"A plot 1856 feet deep, 100 feet front,
and Sc feet in the rear has been secured
for the Connecticut building, which will
be Immediately erected.
But FIVE exhibitors of machinery
have as yet sent in articles for the
exposition. The chief of the bureau
urges greater promptness.
The strect-car companies of Phila-
delphia are making great preparations
for the accommodation of the travelling
public during the centennial.
1t is proposed that cattle clubs offer
special prizes for each of the breeds of
live stock, as the centennial authorities
give only medals and diplomas.
The centennial committee of the
Franklin institute is taking measures to
practically and fully illustrate the pro-
gress of steam engineering during the
past 100 years.
Col. Sanford, the commissioner from
Great Britain, has sent home for publica-
ton statement that there will be ample
accommodation reasonable rates, for
all who visit the centennial.
The home government at Lisbon, act
ing upon the suggestions of its represen-
tative in Washington, has set to work in
an energetic manner to make the repre-
sentatiOn Of Portuguese industries as
complete as possible. Two officials will
be placed over the two departments
which appear to have attracted the par
ticular attention of Portugal, namely,
the agricultural and industrial.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

LErrEKs.-People may be surprised to
hear that more letters pass among the
people OF Switzerland than OF any other
country. In year they carry on A cor
respondence of twenty-three letters for
each inhabitant. England comes next,
with twenty and half, then the United
States with nineteen. France ho,ls the
ninth rank "a letter-writing people. In
telegraphy, also, the Swiss beat easily
They forward eighty-one dispatches for
each ne hundred souls, monstrous adj
vance oVe-anr fifts-faur. should con-
ceivc, however, tina. tw0-rn+-.is &c the
telegraphic business in such country
would lie between foreigners, Holland
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
Oatmeal BREAKFAST Cakes.

Take one quart of Canada oatmeal,
wet with one quart Of cold water, and
pour it into a baking tin SO that it will
stand half an inch deep. Shake down
level, and bake it in hot oven half an
hour, or until it is crisp and brown on
the surface. Cut quickly into two-inch
squares and serve hot.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
Hdsfy Pudding.

Beat the yolks of two eggs, and stir
them into quart of milk, with a pinch
of salt; set the milk over the fire, and
when it comes to a boil stir in dry -four,
sitting it through your fingers until you
have it as thick as mush, stirring all the
time, and keep it boiling all the time.
When thick enough It is done. To be
eaten with butter and syrup, and can be
made during dinner.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
Excelsior Cake.

One cup of butter, one of brown sugar,
one of molasses, one of sweet milk, three
of -four, four eggs, one and one-half tea
spoonful cream tartar and one of soda,
two pounds of raisins, chopped fine, exc
nutmeg. This will make two sJod-sized
loaves, which will keep moist from four
to six weeks when properly covered.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

sends fifty-one dispatches for one hum
dred souls; Belgium forty-scven; the
United States thirty-two; Germany
thirty-one. France again comes in low.
She holds tenth place among thirteen
quoted. Russia is last, with one dispatch
per one hundred inhabitants.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
Paradise Pudding

Three eggs, ene-foursh pound oreau
crumbs, three apples, currants, juice OF
half a lemon, nutmeg, salt. Mince the
onples beat the eggs, and stir them into
AZ prcad crumbs and other ingredients.
Rub the currants in flour before being
put in. Boil for an hour and a half. To
be eaten hot with sweet sauce.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

MISGLING WITH STRANGERS. The
effect of mingling with new people, who
have new methods of thought, is very
silutary. Always TO see the same peo-
pie, do the same things, feel the same
way, produces stagnant condition of
the mind and heart that is very distres-
sing to behold. There are thousands of
invalids who might be greatly benefited
by getting away from home, to mingle
with strangers, and be touched with the
magnetisnr|-e the world as it courses it's
accustomed roti,-ls. And there are
mental invalids who need the same
change, to get their minds nd hearts
enlarged, and let in a little more ~ the
great light of life. Outside influences
are very valuable to those who at home
have been well trained by healthfql in
auences in early youth, so that they can
avoid the snares and pitfalls into which
these Of often blindly fall.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
Fricassee of Onions.

Peel two or three dozen of the very
small, round, white onions; sprinkle
them with salt; let them remain for half
an hour, then roll them upon a cloth to
dry them slightly, and dr-dge with
-four; throw them into a stewpan in
which you have melted two ounces of
fresh butter; toss them over a gentle fire
for five minutes; drain the fat from
them, add pint of rich milk, minced
lemon-peel, white pepper, salt, and but
ter. Simmer for ten minutes and serve
in the sauce.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

AhEmer who conducts his business
- farming operations-intelligently
noWs something moro about the nature
~ soil than that it is clay, sand or
~ he acquaints himself with its
nxocteristics, notices results and OBJ
~ much useful and valuable knowl-
- from his experience every year in
1Fd to ib requirements. 4 few pri-
~ facts in connection with different
- Of soils are worth fixing in the
80 The basis of soils are the rocks,
= they are classified by Prof. johnson,
sding to their claycy or sandy pro-
1iOns, ~ follows:
4znt-Pure clay, from which no sand
= b washed.
&ocond-Strong clay or brck clay,
- contains from 1--WE to twenty per
s. Of sand.
Ihird-Clay loan, which contains
twenty toforty per cent. ofsand.
purth-Loam, which has from forty
psenty per cent. of sand.
4Lah-Sandy loan, which has from
venty to ninety per cent. ofsand.
zth-Light sand, which has less
ten per cent. of clay.
e4dyeofis, then, are those which con-
Mninly of grains of sand, or silica, or
y, and Is called a silicious soil. Ma
% never bestowed upon a man a soil
9seater capability of being made last
~ fertile than the sandy, light soil of
~ England.
6x4yciy soils need no description,
ough there are rich grayels and DOOR
vels, depending upon the rocks of
ven they are composed and the sub
ces which are mixed among them.
9lay soils consist largely of alumina,
= +, having such an abundance Of
y That 1t is called the "clay metal"
Itself is a compound of silica (sand)
aiuTina and water. 1t also con-
ns potash, soda, and lime. 1t forms a
npact, fatty earth. soft to the touch,
Fky In moist state, and very hard
en- dry.
cialky soils have been formed from
rs In which lime was abundant.
featy soils need no description, al
ugh they differ very widely.
lluvial soils are formed by deposits of
q, loan and gravel, brought down
the rivers. They are often very
being composed of multitude OF
layers Of mud, in which all sorts
ertilizing material is mixed.
Danny soils contain large portion
decayed matter, humus or muck, as
call it. Woody fiber in state of
Py acquires dark color, and ulti-
Fely becomes mold. Loan contains
|ariety of ingredients, as clay, sand3
r, in addition to humus. 1t is
e, fiiable description of soil, easy of
ivation, and, as to texture, is most
rable description of land for all the
poses of tillage.
bils have the singular property of
rbing, retaining and parting with
elements of fertility without mate
y altering their weight, bulk or
ure. The are fertile or barren, ac-
ing as they abound or arc deficient
he substances which enter into the
position of plants. Western Rural.
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Orange Psss1di,sg.

Four sweet oranges peeled and picked
to pieces and put in a deep pudding dish.
with two cups of sugar. Put a quart
Of milk, the yolks of three eggs, and
two dessert spoonfuls of corn starch on
to boil Take of, cool it, and pour it on
the oranges. Then beat the whites to a
stiff broth, put it over the pudding and
place in the oven until it is light brown
color.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

EFURSnHxG.-Did you ever see a
Ian refurnish a house? Having set
mind on a total revolution, she buys
new thing, not too obtrusive nor
h out of harmony with the old
husband scarcely notices it, least OF
J. oes he suspect the revolution which
has already accomplished. Next,
articles that docs look a little
bby beside the new pieces of new fur
Ire is sent to the garnet and its place
Spplied by something that will match
,,or and effect. Even the man can
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
DANDY PUDDING.

One quart of milk, yolks of four eggs,
two tablespoonful flour mixed with a
little cold milk; when the milk begins to
boil, add the eggs, well beaten, and the
-four; sweeten to taste; flavor with va
nilla or lemon; boil ten minutes; put
in dish, and when cold drop in islands
on top, the well-beaten whites of the
eggs put in oven and brown for me-
rangues put one tablespoonful sugar to
one white of egg. Most delightful.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
Sand Tart.

Two pounds of -four, two pounds OF
sugar, one and quarter pounds OF but
ter~6ur eggs, salt, roll thin, sprinkle
cinnamon and sugar on top and bake on
tin sheets.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

There was great falling off in
German emigration last year-56, 2s9,
against 1892 in 1874, and 1919 in
1871. During 1875 emigrants to the
number of 22,Os1 returned from the
United States.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

AT our request, Cragin & Co., of Phil
adelphia, Pa, have promised to send
any of our readers gratis Con receipt of
Is cents to pay POSTAGE, a sample of Dob
bins Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

To whiten flannel, made yellow by
age, dissolve one and one-half pounds of
white soap in fifty pounds of soft water,
and also two-thirds of an ounce of spirits
of ammonia. Immerse the flannel, stir
well around for short time, and wash
in pure water. When black or navy
blue linens are washed, soap should not
be used. Take instead two potatoes
grated into tepid soft water (after hav-
ing them washed and peeled), into which
teaspoonful of ammonia has been put.
Wash the linen with this, and rinse them
in cold blue water. They will need no
starch, and should be dried and ironed
on the wrong side. An infusion of hay
will keep the natural color in buff linens
and an infusion of bran will do the same
for brown linens and prints.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

PIMrLEs on the face, rough skin
chapped hands, saltrheum and all cutaneous
affections cured the skin made soft and
smooth. b. the use of Juniper Tar Soap
That m.dc- "y Caas~eIi, Hazard Il Co., New
YORK ia ~, only kind that can lie relied on,
N there ARE many limitations. made from
common Ear, which are worthless.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

"VEGETINE, Says a Boston physician,
"has no equal blood purifier. Hearing
of its many wonderful cures, after all other
remedies had failed, visited the laboratory
and convinced myself of its genuine merits
1t is prepared from banks, roots and herbs,
each of which is highly effective. and they
are compounded in such manner as to pro-
ducc astonishing results"
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-04-01

MEMPHIS.
Flour steady and unchanged. Germ. 55c. Oats
50c. Lard, 1419c. Bulk meats-Shoulders, gssc-
clear rib, 1254c.
Flour dull and unchanged. Grain quiet and firm
$500. Bulk meats-Shoulders, SIC; clear rib
lE3sc. Bacon-Shouldcrs, 9l3c.; clear rib, 1870
Lard-Tierce, 141ac.; keg, l5llc. Whisky, SIC
CINCINNATI.
Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat, S1.2O. Corn,
Pork SOS Iard-steam, l39zc.; Kettle, lie Bulk
meats-Shoulders, s54c.; clear rib 1214c. Bacon
Shoulders, 9'4e-; clear rib, 131se. Whisky. s1o5.
ST. LOUIS.
Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat-Eo red
winter 81 40 bid cash S.45 bid for March delivery
Corn-No mixed, Ale. cash Al for April deliv-
ipE oats g for May
cash. Bacon-shoulders. 914c.; clear rib 1slsc;
clear sides, 1876 Lard-Steam, lie Whisky. 81 90.
Cattle-Medium to fair native shipping steers, 45Sc
NEW ORLEANS.
lasses-Prime, reboled, 80 no raw on hand. Flour
rhoss and fa uofoe ,sP,s sx s
white, 81; yellow, 5sc. Oats. Ale Pork-Mess,
S2425 Dry salt meats--Shoulders, Dc; clear rib
13c. Bacon-Shoulders, TO-; clear rib 14isc clear
sides, l4,Ic. Hams-Choice sugar-curei, 15c. Lard
-Iierce, refined. 1885, kc,, 1Ille Rice-Common
to choice Louisiana, SIC Coifee-Ordinary to prime
1876. Whisky; Sill
COTTON MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL MiddIing upland. $50.
LorIsvILLE-Marke, firm and quiet at l2t
CINciENATI.-Market steady and in fair demand
at 12Isc.
Sr LorIs.-Middling upland, I2as.; Iesx> mid
ding. n14c good ordinary, $40
New ORLEASs.-tood ordinary to strict spod
ordinary, Io5se;; low middling to strict low MD.
ding. lie; middling to strict miiding, 13tc good
middliug TO mddlng fair. iiItc -
NEW YORK. Mdaling, 1ai-16e. Futures close.
steady as follows March delivery, IL :i-i2c April.
delivery, 134c; May delivery, ~ |. 3sc.; June de-
livery, - 2a-32, July delivery, tie; August deiis-
ery il 3-l6c,
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BEST Evidence.

The following letter from REV. E. S. BEST. Pastor
NJ T.. Church, Natck, Mass, Will be read with in
tsrest by many physicians. also those suffering
from tlisease afflicted the of the Rev
T. s. Best. No person doubt this testimony ard
there is doubt about the curative powers of the
VEGETlNE:
NATIcK, Mass. Jan I. Is7i.
Mr. II. r. STEVENS:
Dear Si..-We have good reason for regarding yGnr
SEGETINE q medicine of the greatest value. We
sons life. He Is now seventeen years of age for
the last years he has suffered from Necrosis of
his Leg. caused by ScrofIlous affection, ana was
far reduced that nearly all who him thought h.
recovery impossible. a council of able physicians
could give but the faintest hope of his rally
ing two of the nnmber declaring that he was beyond
could not save him, as he had not vigor enough To
endure the operation. Just then we commenced Civ
sing him NEGErINE. and from that time TO the pres
ent he has been continuously improving. He has
lately resumed his studes thrown away crutclirs
and cane and walks about cheerfully and strong
Though there is still discharge from the
opening where the limb was ianced. have the
fullest condenc that in little time he will be
fectly cured.
He has taken about three dozen hotties of YEt;E-
TINE, but lately but little, declares that
he is too well to be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours.
Mrs. L.. G.. +. BEST.
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KEROSENE ACCIDENTS.

Frequent accidents show that kerosene
lamps are more or less dangerous from a
tendency to explode; and if they do, it
is always caused by the vapor or gas that
collects in the space above the oil. When
full of oil, of course a lamp contains no
gas; but Immediately on lighting the
lamp, consumption of oil begins, soon
leaving a space of gas, which commences
to form as the lamp warns up, and, after
burning short time, sufficient gas will
accumulate to form an explosion. The
gas in lamp will explode only when
ignited; in this respect it is like gum
powder. Cheap or inferior oil is always
the most dangerous, while on the other
hand the superior qualities of oil, which
stand a high fire test, are almost as safe
as rape oil. The fame is communicated
to the gas in the following manner: The
wick-tube in all lamp burners is made
larger than the wick which is to pass
through it. It would not do to have the
wick tightly in the burner; on the coun-
try, it is essential that it should move
up and down with perfect ease. In this
way it is unavoidable that space in the
tube is left along the sides of the wick
sufficient for the flame from the burner
to pass down into the lamp and explode
the gas. Many things may occur to
cause the flame to pass down the wick.
A lamp may be standing on a table or
mantel, and slight puff of air from the
open window, or sudden opening of
door, may do it; or lamp may be taken
up quickly from a table or mantel, or
taken into entry where there is a strong
draught, or out OF doors, or taken up a
flight of stairs; in all these cases the
mischief is done by the air movement,
either by suddenly checking the dfaught
or forcing air down the chimney against
the flame. Blowing down the chimney
to extinguish the light is frequent
cause of explosion. Lamp explosions
have also been caused by using CHM
ney broken off at the top, or one that
has a piece broken out, whereby the
draught is variable and the flame I'M
steady; or sometimes thoughtless per-
son puts a small sized wick in a large
burner, thus leaving considerable space
along the edges of the wick. After all,
the best precaution is not to buy cheap
kerosene, but good article, especially
that put up in sealed cans, which thus
can not be adulterated by the storekeep-
er with dangerous benzine; it is cheap
enough already, SO do not economic in
this Observation-Disclosures and Butler.