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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

AUGUSTUS G. BARTLETT, who is
white, brought a suit in Chicago for
divorce from his wife, who is black.
They had been married two years, and
had lived together peaceably but he had
gradually grown tired of the notoriety
that the contrast in color gave them.
His accusations against her, however,
were found to be groundless, and the
case was decided against him.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
THE MARKETS.


ST. LOUIS. November 5. 1877.
BEEvEs-Choicet to Fancy, S5.O0G 5-25; Good
to Prime. $4.7595.OO; Native Cows, S2.so43.25;
Texan Steers, 3 25G375 ..trf
sHEEP-Native. s2.4O044o
FLOUR-Choice. $6.25d6.50i XXX s.. 65GD5SO
WHEAT-Red. No. 2. None; No. Winter
CoSN-No. 2 Mixed, 42K @42Xc.
OATs-Ne. 2, 24zs S35Kc. l+tH
TrMorHY sEED-Prtne. sl.2O6l.25.
TOBACCO-Dark Lugs, aS19OED2.50. Medium
HAYEoh'offce Timothy 10000 HOO. 20
BUTrER--CreameIy, 340 BIC. Dlt.-.
EGGs-Fresh, 150 Ice.
PoRK-Standard Mess, SI3.606l3.75. .i-
WOoETub- washed, Choice, 4Oo41}Sc. I'm
washed Colnbing, 20@3136c. III
CoTTOE-Midd1ing, l036c- % = +s
NEW YORK 7-e
BEEvEs-Native Steers. N.75e l1.5o; Texan
and Cherokee, $7.0003.00.
SHEEP-$45OG5.25. ....-
FLoUR-Good to Choice, S5s0B 500.
WHEAT-No. 2, Chicago, Sl.27dl.2S
CoRN-Western Mixed, 60n6 0Hc.
oATs-Westefn Mixed, s2@Sss JIG
PoRK-Mess.t 4256 1850. gah.f
CorToN-Miadling. lie. II t
BEEvEs-Coinmon TO Choice, 1909 45o. .'
HoGs-Oomrnon 70 Choice, s. 50s 80. -t..
SHEEP-CoInlnon to Choice, S2-7554 25. 49,
FLoUR-Choice Winter, t6.75@7.Oo. Cholcs
VIE WHEElT3spri4s.No. ?, 81 O534fa 1.o591; spring
CoRN-No. 2, 42IG43c
OATs-NO. 9, 21aG4zc. '-. @'--
RTE-NO. 2, 531z 'D54c. .a.-, 49,. .-t.-s
PORK-New Mess. Si3. I0U13.121z.
KANSAS CITY
BEEVEB-Native Steers, 50 500 AGO, Native
Cows, $2.3002.75. q +s'.f q
HOGs-$4. 25G4.30s ffr-t
FLoUR-XX to Patent, per sack, $2.0ne4 70.
CORN MEAL-Per cwt., 70n75c. .-s-
WHEAT-No. =, S1.14zDl.I5
CoRN-No. , Mixed, z9U294o.
MEMPHIS.
FLoUR-Chofee, $7.25@7.5O
CORN-Aii2ed, 65066c.
OATs-White, 36640c.
COTTON-Middling 1896
NEW ORLEANS.
FLoUR-ohoice Family, 6.75'Gl %
CoRN-White, 60362c. .st
OATs-St. Louis, 36637c.
HAY-Choice, $l6.50p 200
PORR-New Mess, 81 371S0l5 90
BAOON-Sb l0Z".
90 f..tt 1f4d,i Hfr, OF 49,.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

THE Piutes and Shoshones in the
neighborhood of Austin, New, had
grand rabbit drive in Reese River valley,
which lasted five days. The valley is
teeming with rabbits, and the method
pursued by the Indians in killing them
insures the slaughter of thousands of
the animals. They select a piece of
ground which they know to be the re-
sort of rabbits, and form a circle. In
side this circle the women and children
are placed, and the circle is gradually
contracted, the squaws and papooses
meanwhile beating the brush with
sticks to start the rabbits. The bewil-
dered little animals rush hither and
thither, and, finding no escape from the
circle of hunters, are gradually concen-
trated in smaller and smaller space
When the supreme moment arrives, the
Indians discharge their guns and ar
rows on the confused and affrighted
rabbits, Staying large numbers of them
at each volley, and the women and chill
dren kill many with their sticks.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
Rheunna1isn, onickIr cnred.

'-Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the great In
te5Tal iedici1e will positively cure any case of
rheumatism on the face of the earth. Price Fl a
bottle Sold by all Druggists. Send for circular
to Helphenstfne 4 Bentley, Washington, d. O.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

The Rev. w. H. Cudworth says when
o man takes out his watch in an evening
meeting at 9 O'Clock and opens and shuts
it, it means amen! I M
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

ALL the German iron-clads in the
Mediterranean have been ordered home,
with the exception of the frigate Preus-
sen, which is to remain as the sole rep
resentative of Germany during the pres
ent Eastern troubles.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

+ KISGsFoRD's OswEGo PURE STARCH, hav-
ing greater strength and purity, requires less
quantity than COMMON starch. Hence its
economy is apparent. l4
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Don't fail to procure MRS. WINsLows SooTH-
ING SYRUP for all diseases of teething in chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain, cures wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and, by giving relief
and health to the child. gives rest to the mother
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
WORK FOR ALL

In their own localities, canyassng for the Etrestde
visitor, lenlargedQ Weekly and Monthly Largest
Free Big Commissions to Agents Terms and OUTFIT
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

have waited that long. Slowly the
minu tes dragged by, and at length al
three o'clock the truth forced itse f
upon her that he had failed to come.
A possibility Of his deceiving her, had
never entered her mind and we leave
her standing at the window, staring
blankly ou8 to see what had become
of her truant lover.
sCENEy.
After leaving Leonora, the Span
lard fastened toa remote part 0 fthc
city, entered his boarding house,
FASTENED jalong the passages! and
dashing into room where gentle
M an was reading exclaimed, Con
gratnlate me, Edward, I'm the hap
piest man alive~
Slowly raising his eyes from his
book his companion said, $50 you
have persuaded Miss FELTON, to elope
with you p eyes; tomorrow night
we runaway from a cruel fate that
threatens to separate us"
"Alphons6," and his friend spoke
seriously, now, "have you thought
about whet yol are going to do f?
With the reekl ess dash of boy, YOU
are going TO take lady away from
her home where she was tcnderlv
cherished, and expo her to the vicis-
situdes of your fortune. What can
you offer her in c.change FIR what
she leaves? Can your companionship
compe nsate Ter for all she enjoys as
the petted daughter of an ind u,gent
parent the beloved of Il large circle
of friends, and stranger to sor row {?
7 OH are too thoughtless to take this
responsibility on yourself. Why she
sh hould consent, can OF imagine"
cam | so unaItractive, then, that
she could not love me? For it is
love alone that prompts me to this
act. How fortunate 1 am to secure
such lovely prize for which so many
have sighed in vain-how proudly
can trimph over my naughty rival,
Duke Sylvestor."
Suppose bthe young lady is airs-
l,,.,
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

the bright star of my destiny, whose
lovely radiance is undimmed by any
deceitful glamor. The world would
be a blank without her. / have no
hope that does not dream of her, no
JOY that is not shared by her"
Seeing that argument was wasted,
Edward Gleason discussed the plan Of
elopement, and promised his assis-
taEce i'll securing boat.
Late the following evening, array
ed as Charles w., Alphonso started
for the ball. Reaching the hall, he
passed quickly through the conserva-
tory and to the door by the east win
dow where Clara was waiting for him.
AS soon as the white rose made It's
appearance, she hastily fastened the
silver star upon her hair, which at
tracted the graceful III march t, her
side. Bending over her hand, he
whispered, "Will my beauteous star
transfer its light to my cherries
home ?" Speaking very indlstnatl Y,
Clara placed her hand in his arm,
and urged an immediate departure,
lest they should be thwar,ed So
fastening out, they entered carriage
and we're driven with all speed to the
river. AS Alphonso assisted her to
alight, with cxultant tones he said,
And now. my darling, We take ta;e
in our hands, and laugh at the Va in
efforts Of those who would ruthlessly
sever two loving hearts!
"Not if can prevent it," and n
tall form emerged from the shadow
Extending his hands, Duke Sylvester
exclaimed. "I-con"ra ra, my love, come
with this is rs Tar rs can per.
nit YOU to GO
The supposed conorl took the
pr flcrcl arm, wa, hurried into
another carralgc, and whirleI rapid ~
away, leaving the young lover stand
lng i'll All astonished stupor, watching
the carrIaga lie did not recover
from his nnazcmcnt until Edward
touched him upon his arm and ask ed
why was he alone in the dark, where
was his star. Shaking off his friend
Alphonso muttered indlstinctly, and
stalked away with dark and lowering
brow.
Clara Forsyth and Duke Sylv ester
soon reappeared at the masquerade.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15
WRITTEN FOR THE oRANGEBURG
TIMES.
"Undying Love--An Act in Five
Scenes"
[ Continued from Lls. ,rceh.1

"But there are two difficulties in
your way. Either they will notice
two stars, communicate with each
other, and arrange differently. or two
will meet him at the window, viii ch
would be rather awkward, and en-
danger public expose"
"But you, Herbert, and Alf mis- I
detain her i'll ~ distant part os the
room till | am gone. l will keep the
star concealed until I see the white
rose he is to wear, for he will only
reach the ball room at the appointed
hour, and will enter at the door ad
jaccnt to this window"
"Well, we cun but try, but, poor
child how she will feel to think him
false when he proft<sed "undyin g
love" as you said"
cs, but the good will overDal-
nncc the misery, aud no one ever
dies for love; besides she deserves the
mortlication FOR her iniiHarance tD
such noble fellow rs Duke. who.
though, he doesn't quote poetry and
sentiment, loves her far more than
this superficial Al onis. And now,
we must hurry and impart our plans
to your Herbert and my Alf, so as to
Sc cure their corporation"
SCENE III.
What is more enchanting to the
lover of pleasure than the masquer
ade? Relieved from the stricter rules
of etiquette, and allowed the full in
diligence of taste and imagination,
society revels in the scene "contrived
by wanton fancy, plcasure-spoilt.' =.
Bewitching forms fitted through the
hal ls TO still more bewitching music,
the night after the conversation re-
corded above. There dark Gypsy
Girl examined mysteriously the hand
7ez7rssi, Z !, 7Sii77A5----:n ~ uI,ila ,oro
~
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

passes bSl On the arm of a
courtier of Charles H., then gleam
and glitter and cloud of misty
splendor floats by. The stars that
glow, and scintillate in the radiant
light, the pale crescent on her brow :,
proclaim the beauteous queen OF
night, attended by u tall watchman.
This must be Leonora, Ter no other
stars are visible, and that figure near
robed in fleecy whjtc,-.that is Clara,
bat no silver star g!ittcrs in her
trcsses, as the spirit Of purity requires
no ornament; and that is her lover,
Alf Snymon, a distinguished mau in
his circ!e, and well does the princely
crown become his noble brow. The
glowing hours pass by with noiseless
tread, and the hour of one draws near
shrn Clara grows tired and must be
conducted to the east window TO rest.
Half past twelve, fifteen to one. After
cscortlng the queen of night to her
throne at tho west end of the hall
the watchman disappeared. At this
time, May, attended by Herbert
Langley, moves across the room to
whcic Lconora is surrounded by
several worshipers. ALI Saymom
also moves in tho same direction,
and, making an obeisance to the
queen, requests that he may have til
pleasure of leading her into the
dance, but she pieads fatigue. Then
they form II circle around her and
eng' &c i'll an animated conversation
though her annoyance is very evl-
dent. Lconra consulted her watch
secretly, and as The time passed, DC
came very pale. Some one noticing
her paiIor, she asked III very Ialu,
voice that she nigh be conducted t
the window Oh the opposite sIue to
reach the ali, but All INSISTED that it
was too cool, while Herbert famed
her, and May dispatched Il courller Tor
n glass Of wafer. Irrcsolutc, She
was thus detained until Il gentleman,
who had been stationed near the
window, sauntered up with smile on
his liDs. which NnS the siunal thot
Clara was gone. Then moving aside,
Leonora passed hastily through,
reached the window, looked eagerly
around, glanced at her watch-ten
minutes past two surely he would
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

WHIPPING Posr FOR WIFE BEAT
ERs.-The Board of County Commits.
sioners, at its Getting recently pas
ed the following order: at is order
ed that the Sheriff be, and he is here
by instructed to crecta post in Goa.
spicous place near the court house in
the City of Austin, in accordance with
the provisions of ection one of the
act of the Legislature of the State OF
Nevada, entitled 'An act to Prevent
Cruelty to Women" The post-a
large pine log-was hauled into town
this forenoon and pumped in front Of
the court house. Austin CNcvada)
Reveille.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15
n u MifEE9 48
A Singular Incident n Court.


One Of the strangcst spectacles ever
witnessed in Il judicial tribunal was
seen i'll the Supreme Court Yesterday,
1t was tho presence of six children =
charged with murder, WHO were
brought before the grave and digni-
fed Supreme Judges upon a haJeas
corpus. There were four boys aud two
girls, aged between nine and twelve
years, whose names are given in the
OCULAR report Of the court proceed
IS. These children arc from Edge
field, and were represented by Messrs,
j. G. and O. Sheppard, who succeed
ed in obtaining bail for them in the
sum of $4,000.
The alleged murder took place
under the following circumstances.
In the vicinity of Ridge Spring, in
Edgefeld County, lives a Mr.. Fallow,
father of four and guardian Of the
other two children. On, the 1st of
De cember, these six children were
picking cotton in field adjacent to
his house, when anegro boy about
sixteen or eighteen years old, who
had been warned not to come on The
premises, made his appearance among
them, and began to maltreat and
abuse them. A general fight ensued,
in which the white children succeeded
in rcstrating tie negro, and one Of
them struck him with a rock in the
emplc. The mother of the negro
lntertered, and another person took
charge of the white children and.
Shielded them from the infuriated at
tacks of the negro's mother, until
mir. Fallow made his appearance up
on the scene.
The negro boy was found to be
seriously injured, and from neglect of
his mother, it is alleged. he was per-
mitted to undergo exposure, from
"''c!i he died. In seven days. On
Saturday last, the six white children
were arrested and carried to iail in.
ldgeileld, charged with murder, and
were brought before the Supreme
Court as already stated. SherifrGas.
ton bpd charge, Af
ers' and informed us that they had
maintained the samo unconscious
demeanor from the outset as when wa
saw them before the court. No ono
would suspect that they were charged
with crime, SO innocent and Estles.
was 'helr appearance. 1t was a
strange aud curious spectacle, indeed
and perhaps unparalleled in the an
naIs OF South Caroha.- ColumJir
Register.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

a man near Pittsburg, Pa, recent
~ advertised for ook-kceper and
within twenty-four hours he had 113
applicants for the position. Subse-
luently he sought man for his f.rm
by the same means, and had EIGHT
responses. These figures represent
very fairly the 'lisproportion of labor.
ers IN the various industrial pursnits
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

"Now," exclaimed an experienced
and elegant exchange, "what is q
kios? Only smack in the mouth"
Except you are in hurry and kiss
about an inch too high, and then we
presume, it becomes swat in the
suOOt.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

speaking Of riddles, Mr.. JONES'"
said the landlady of Cincinnati
boarding house the other day, "can
you tell the difiercnc, between beef.
steak and shing p NO" "Thcn
Iii broil you shinyle hereafter
every m rning for break fast inst cad
of bceisteak." Jones has moved.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

a bride and groom from the rural
"deeStricks' stopped in Spring field,
Mass, restaurant tho other morning.
and RECALLED themselves to their
hearts content on n wedding break
fast Of pork aud beans.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

a San Francisco man has ust in
vented boot making machine. He
warrants that any boot it turns out
will kill an ordinary man yith one
square kick; and the most hardened
book agent with twenty.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

Yes, tha $ so. All lovers who have
quarrelcd within Il few days past
should "make up" right away, so that
she can work him six shilling pair
Of Christmas slippers, which it will
cost him twenty shillings to have
finished, and confidently expect :,
$40 set Of jewelry in exchange.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

~ lawyer made motion in court
the other day which the Judge would
not entertain. 1t was motion to
throw an ink bottle at the head ofhis
honor.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

Baltimore claims to mary off more
girls than any other city in the
Union All tramps In the west take
an easterly direction as th,y leave tn he
gate.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

Hurrying to the window, the watch
man for the second time that night,
offered his arm to the queen of night.
Taking it mechanically, Leonoin
again joined the reve'ers, but oh
what bitter thoughts surged through
her excited brain.
''No one knows it, and he dares not
boast of it," she thought, and became
the gayest Of the gay, while Duke was
only too glad to bestow the attentions
she no longer disregarded. The next
afternoon when they were out riding,
May and Clara Forsyth, with Her.
bert Langley and Alf Seymour,
laughed merriIy over the elopement.
Alf declared he felt jealous when
Clara amused them with an account
of her ride, and her efforts to avoid
the carcsses intended for Leonora.
Alphonso was too indignant to re.
main in the city, so left, an | remain
ed away till Leonora's visit was over,
and then returned wiser if not sad
der man.
SCENE ".
Several years late r, one evening
Duke and Leonora Sylvester were
sitting quietly by their firesde They
had been silent tar some time, when
Duke asked, "Leonora, what ever be.
came of your iuver Alphonso ?"
Flushing painfully, she replied, IL
neither know nor care"
He then gave her an nc count of
Cla ra's elopement. She was pro
voked at first, but finally, it seemed so
laughable, she joined in her husbands
mirth.
Duke, I didn't think you'd prac.
tice such deceit. Why did you 2"
"Oh..you know I'd have done any
thing to win you, and save you from
such desperate, thoughtless folly. See
here, paragraph in this paper states
hat Alphonso ID clarvn was arrested
for being mpicated in a drunken
boil. Leonora W as very grave Bend
ing over he said in n low and tender
voice, Does my wife regret the
past? is she disappointed in her second
Sarzsrs7,
only thinking what
might have been my sad fate had
your thoughtful owe not interfercd.
Then gazing in the fire for awhile, she
continued, "iIow foolish girls are
IMAGINED Alphonso was perfect, and
believed all his promises and vows. II
he ever felt tn power of true love, he
would not yield to such bad intfu.
enccs now. How dfiercn, his life
from what lie pictured it % me when
making his profession of undying
love !"
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15
w. B. TREADWELL

Will attend to patients at their residents
either in Town or Country. Address
through Post Office or call on me at resi-.
dent Coner Russell and Treadwell Streets.
Prompt attention will be given and salts.
faction guaranteed.
w. B. TREADwELL.
nov 3 Iv
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1877-12-15

Any Nevada husband who beats
his wife ca;, be publicly hoggcd for
the offence. but if wife beats her
husband everybody nushs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-11
The Folly Of Gambling.

Just how much chance an outsider-a
"pigeon," in the gamblers vocabulary
has to win against professionals at
cards or any of the little games" is
made apparent by the Utica Herald in
the following description of device
gathered in with other spoils during a
police raid on faro bank in that city :
In one of the drawers of the poker
table was found an ingenious and wicked
device attached to a vest, which may
properly be called thief. The vest is
of fine cashmere and is well made. 1t
is single-breasted, with double fly on
one side. The buttons which hold the
vest together are on the inside, while
another row on the outside are shams
The vest buttons nearly to the neck, and
is harmless in itself but in the middle
of the fly is an opening large enough to
allow a small frame to slip out close to
the body. Following this frame, by
tearing open the lining of the vest was
found an ingenious piece of mechanism,
composed of German silver and brass
springs, and attached to this was long
spring of brass wire, through which was
passed small gut or cord. This was
lOuR tuOuku W ItdCll bhS A~C -
the pantaloons of the wearer, the cord
terminating in loop which could be
fastened around the heel. The gambler
wearing this device could beat his mas
ter, the devil, at poker, providing Mr..
Devil did not have another thief in his
vest. In playing with a greenhorn or
sucker, as verdant victims are called,
the wearer of the thief would take his
chances at getting large hand by hook
or crook, and if he failed outside and
above-board he would use the thief. Set
in the frame that could be forced from
the machine by extending the foot at
tached to the cord, he had one, two or
three aces, kings or queens-cards high
enough in rank to beat his opponent
After receiving his hand from the shut
fer he would hold il close 10 his body to
examine it, and il not pleased at its size
down would go his foot, out would pop
the frame, and then he could exchange
his poor cards for better ones. Each
time the deal came TO him he could pick
out large hand and slip it into the
thiefs frame so as to be ready when