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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20
A Cincinnati Sensation.

The reduction of the price of lager
beer in Cincinnati to three cents a glass
or five cents " schooner was brought
about by long controversy. A Chica-
go man went there and began selling
good beer at five cents =" schooner"
For long time the price has been five
cents a glass, and of schooner ten
cents. Therefore, when the Chicago
man advertised that he sold 'schoon-
err for five cents, it produced almost as
much sensation in all circles of Cincin-
natl business and social life as If the
price of bread had been reduced one
half. The other retailers conspired to
crush the foreigner by cutting off bis
supplies, and the Cincinnati brewers
unanimously refused to sell beer by the
barrel to a man who would sell it for
five cents schooner. The man from
Chicago transferred his patronage to a
brewery in Covington, just across the
Ohio River, and obtained beer that a
great many drinkers thought to be bet
ter at five cents a " schooner" than the
Cincinnati beer at ten cents. But the
Cincinnati brewers bulldozed the Cow
ington brewer so that in a little while
the reformer could not get beer in Gov
ington. Nothing daunted, he then sent
to Milwaukee for his supplies, and, not
outstanding that he had to pay freight,
he vet sold 'sschooner'' for five cents.
Now the Milwaukee brew enjoys a rep
utation hardly inferior to that of Cincin-
natl, and the sale of it in Cincinnati at
half the price of Cincinnati beer was not
at all relished. The Cincinnati brewers
made statement of the facts to the Mil
waukee brewer, and requested him to
sell no more beer to the Chicago man.
That Milwaukee brewer wrote back that
he brewed his beer to sell, and when
any body paid him what he asked for it
he did not care what the purchaser sold
| it for. The Cincinnati brewers realized
that they were beaten, and reduced the
price of barrel of beer to Sc, and of a
keg to $1.50, whereupon all the retail
ers reduced the price by the mug to
three cents.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

eys at Walla Walla, Washington Territory
Elliot C. Jewett, of Missouri, Commissioner
to the Paris International Exposition; Cas-.
par II. Stibolt, of Iowa, Consul at Cam
peachy, Mexico; Eugene Schuyler. Consul
at Birmingham, England.
JAMES A. LONG (colored), son Of
eX-Congressman Long, is under arrest at
Macon, Ga, charged with robbing the mails
while acting as mail-agent.
LIEUT.. JOHN A. RUCKER was drown
ed in Arizona on the 18th, while attempting
to rescue a comrade, Lieut.. Austin Henley
who was also drowned. Both belonged to
the Sixth Infantry, and had proved them
selves to be brave and successful soldiers.
THE Arkansas Greenback State Con-
vention, held at Little Rock on the 18th, ap-
pointed a State Central Committee, au-
thorized to place Ia nomination a ticket of
State officers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

In France what is called " forest"
would in America be styled "clump
of trees" But mark the difference of
results. In France woodlands are high
ly priced, though she imports some 81
900, 900 francs worth of timber per an
mum. Exclusive of fire purposes she
uses 100000 metres of wood every
year for works of industry and art.
Some 100000 of acres of land are de-
voted to timber, of which 5000, 900 be-
long to the State. If we in America es-
teemed wood as prudently as the people
of France, better results would arise.
The timber lands of America offer an
important theme, well worth studying.
To-day have been looking at trees OF
small dimensions growing under q
treatment of artificial coloring. Ash is
stained 80 that it grows up like satin
wood, and pine becomes similar to rose
wood. Indeed, this commanding of ma
ture by science in this respect is very in
teresting and strongly suggestive of the
French mind.
Resin and turpentlne, coming cnleny
from the maritime pine of the South OF
France, are very important products OF
this country and divide the competition
of our Carolinas and Georgia. A pine
in France yields till it is sixty or seventy
years old and produces gum in the
g boxes much more profusely
and profitably than l have seen
in North Carolina. Distilling
is done at saving of some thirty per
cent. over the American process, as
there is no extravaganza or waste oil
any kind. From the moment the tree is
stripped or "axed" to the time the resin
and turpcntine are barreled economy
and system are prevailing powers.
have seen in the CarolinaS as much i'm
providence in day as would drive s
French pine planter mad in a month";
ft3 is Cor. Baltimore. .Snn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

THERE is now on exhibition in Lon
don Japanese nobleman's room, Civ
en- by the Governor of Kiote to DR..
Dresser, who was royal guest in ia
pan. 1t is about twelve feet long by
rather less width, and about nine feet in
height. The roof consists of panels of
cedar. All the wood in the room has a
polished surface. The walls are formed
of slides opening into the adjoining
room, and are edged with black lacquer
ed strips of wood, the slides being of
paper decorated with figures of birds.
At the end of the room is a recess, the
upper part composed of wood cut so as
to represent flight of storks. Close to
this is larger recess, which, in ac-
cordance with the fashion of the I'M
try in high life, is reserved for tne &C
commodation of the Mikado, should he
ever visit the house. There is an open
ing at the side for the introduction of
refreshments.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

the Board as members thereof. The
Board will receive its instructions from
the Chief of Engineers and make its re-
ports to him. The Board will assemble
in the city of st. Louis on the 14th of
August next, or as soon thereafter as
practicable, and is authorized to ad-
call of its presiding officer, and may
meet at any point most suitable or con-
venient for the prosecution of the duties
imposed upon il.
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CURRENT TOPICS.

ADDITIONAL conclusions arrived at
by the Berlin Congress are, the autono-
my of Western Roumelia, Epirus, Thes-
sally and Crete, to be secured by Eu-
ropean control; to maintain the OAR
danelles closed, as at present, to ships
of war; to cede Batoum to Russia and
make it free port. There remain the
questions of dismantling the fortifica-
tions and forbidding the Russians
to fortify the coast The anx-
iety to finish and the desire
to maintain the present agreement,
however, are SO strong that no doubt is
felt that some compromise will be found
by Prince Hohenlohe's committee suffi-
Gent to calm the apprehensions of the
powers without infringing the Cars
dignity. The occupation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina by Armenian troops has
been postponed till August to give time
for the restoration of railways and for
the organization of future administra-
ton of provinces.
England and Turkey have privately
concluded a defensive treaty, by which,
in consideration of the cession to Eng
land of the Island of Cyprus, the latter
agrees to defend the integrity of Asiatic
Turkey, by force of arms if necessary.
In case Russia should see fit at any time
to restore to Turkey Batoum, Arabian
and Kars, England agrees to evacuate
the island. Sir Garnet Wolseley will
be appointed Minister of Affairs of the |
island, and British troops are supposed
to be already in possession.
The Berlin Peace Congress termi-
mated its sessions on the 18th, when the |
Treaty was formally signed by all the
plenipotentiaries. The proceedings |
terminated with grand court dinner at |
Whitehall Palace, at which all the pleni-
potentiaries were present save Beacons-
field and Gortschakof. The Crown
Prince presided.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

BRANDY PEACHEs.-Rub the peaches
with coarse cloth, and throw them
into pail of cold water. Put them
from that into kettle OF cold water,
and boil them until a straw may be run
to the stone. Take them out, and throw
them into cold water. Clarity sirup
made in the proportion of pound of
good white sugar to pint of water,
and, when colF, put half sirup and half
brandy. Drain the peaches well, ana
lay them into the branded sirup. Put
them in glass jars, with air tight covers,
such rs are used for canning fruits.
The peaches may be peeled if the tough
ness of the skin is objected to.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

on the war-path in the Northwest, and
say that there are not really over 200
all told who are engaged in the revolt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

TIE latest sentimental agony in songs
is n tender ballad beginning:
Who will come above me signing
When the grass grows over me?
We can't say positively who, but if the
cemetery fence is in the usual repair, it
will probably be the cow.-HaWkeye.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

SECRETARY SHERMAN says he has not
decided to announce the resumption of
specie payments in advance of January
1, 1879, the time fixed by law. He says,
however, resumption may come before
that time by natural causes, or when the
premium on specie shall disappear,
which point we are now approaching. 1t
is the duty of the Government, he adds,
to employ all legitimate means to pro-
duce such result. The coin balance in
the Treasury is about 5000, OCO, 900, and
steadily increasing. As there is no idea
the balance will fall below the present
figure, this, with the present low pre-
MUM of gold, makes it not unlikely
that resumption will occur before jan
uary /.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

GENERAL MEJIA, Minister of War I'M
der President Juarez, has returned to
Mexico. 1t is believed that President
Diaz will unite with General Mejia in an
effort to save the country from another
revolution. General Meiia will proba-
bly, be candidate for the Presidency.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

THE officials at the Indian Bureau il.
Washington discredit the reports re-
gsrding the large number of Indians
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

THE Governor of Iowa has been fore
ed to issue proclamation against the
hordes of tramps who are over-running
the State, and in some cases taking pos
session of railroad trains. Sheriffs are
authorized to call out the militia when
necessary to abate the nuisance.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

QUEEN ANNE and the ladies of her time
wore large aprons.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

THE connection between the Sutro
Tunnel and Comstock lode in Nevada,
just completed, is a most important
event to the mining interests, as it gives
a new lease of life to the Comstock lode
and mines, the products of which,
amounting to hundreds of millions of
dollars in bullion from low grade ores
alone, have heretofore been valueless on
account of the expensive mode of min
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

IMPORTATION was received at Port
land on the Sth, from Umatilla, that
Captain Spery's company of volunteers,
about 80 strong, had been almost en-
tirely annihilated in a fight with the saw
ages at Willow Springs, some 80 miles
south ofPendleton, on the previous day.
Gen. Towards command struck
the hostiles on the sth near the head of
Butler Creek, charged upon them three
times, scattering their forces, and cap
turing their provisions, ammunition and
camp material. The fighting was quite
severe, bot the only casualties reported
are five men wounded and 90 horses
killed The Indian loss is not known.
The brunt of the battle was borne by
Col. Demands 1st Cavalry, who are
highly complimented for their bravery.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

VERA SAssULICH, the woman who at
tempted to assassinate Gen. Trepoff,
Project of the st. Petersburg Police, has
arrived at Geneva, Switzerland. She
tells strange story OF her adventures
after her trial. Immediately upon her
acquittal a riot took place in the court
room, and during the tumult she was
hurried away by police agents disguised
as medical students to an obscure house
in the suburbs of the Russian Capital.
She managed to escape from confne-
ment in the dress of a Sister of Charity,
and so reached Geneva. Since her ar
rival in the latter city she has been
treated to banquet, given by Radical
exiles of different nationalities, who
naturally regard her as a heroine and a
martyr to the cause of the red flag.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

The Arkansas Democratic State Con-
vention, which met at Little Rock on
the, 9th. adopted resolutions favoring
the substitution of United States Treas
ury notes for national bank bills and
their being made full legal tender save
where the contract specifies otherwise !;
deploring the contraction of the curren-
cy; opposing further increase of the in
terest-bearing debt; favoring the
Equalization of the value of the green
back, silver and gold dollar for all pur-
poses, SO that a national dollar shall be
dollar among all our people and
in every department of our Gov
ernment;" demanding the unqualified
repeal of the Resumption act; also, IA
kvoring a subsidy for Southern Pacific
railroad and appropriations for the
construction of levees on the Mississip-
pi River. = The concluding resolution
declares that the colored Population of
Arkansas are identified in interest with
the Democratic party of the State, and,
recognizing the Importance of a more
harmonious feeling, invites the colored
people to an active cooperation in fur
thering common interests. Gov. Miller
was renominated.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

THE Michigan Democratic State Con-
vention, held at Detroit on the 10th,
adopted resolutions declaring gold and
silver coin to be the money of the Con-
stitution, and that all paper currency
option of the holder, and deprecating
and further forcible reduction of the
currency. The Potter Investigating
Committee is endorsed. Orlando NJ.
Barnes was nominated for Governor.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

HOEDEL, who attempted the life of
the Emperor William, has been con-
victed and sentenced to be beheaded.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

THE eclipse of the sun on the goth
inst. will be total from Irkontsk, Sibe-
ria, through the western part of the
British possessions, Denver, Colorado,
and northern and eastern Texas, enter
ing the Gulf of Mexico, to disappear a
little southeast of San Domingo. The
exhibition will be visible as a partial
eclipse over all the United States, Mex
leo and British America that afternoon
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-07-20

is constituted to take into consideration
the improvement of the low-water navi-
cation of the Mississippi River, and to
submit plan therefor, together with a
recommendation for the most practical
bic measures to be adopted from time
to time in order to secure its earliest and
most economical completion. The Board
will consist of Col. F. G.. Barnard, Col.
L. B. Tower, Lieut.. H. &. Wright,
and the following officers in charge of
Improvements or surveys of the Mis-
sissippi River during the consider
atoms of specified portions of the
river: For that portion of the river
above the mouth of the Illinois, Col. F.
II. Simpson and Maj. F. U. Farquhar
for that portion between the mouths Of
the Illinois and Ohio, Col. F. II. Simp-
son and Maj. G.. II. Suter; for that por-
ton below the mouth of the Ohio, Maj
G. b. Comstock and Mai. G. X Suter
The Board will also take into consider
alton and submit plans for the improve
ment of low water navigation of the
Missouri River, and the most practica.
BILE measures to be adopted to secure its
earliest execution. For the consideration
of this subject, Col. F. ii. Simpson ant
Maj. G. X. Suter will be associated will
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PATIENTS

OBTAINED for Inventors, in the United
" States, Canada, and Europe, at reduced
rates. With our principal Office located in
Washington, directly opposite she United
States Patent Office, we are able TO attend 10
all Patent Business with greater promptness
and desgatch and less cost, than other patent
attorneys, who are at a distance from Wash
ington, and who have, therefore, to employ
associate attorneys" We make preliminary
examinations and furnish opinions as to patent.
ability, free ofeharge, and all whoareinterested
in new inventions and Patents are invited to
send for copy Of our "Guide for obtaining
Patents, which is sent free 70 any address,
and contains complete instructions how to
obtain Patents and other valuable matter
We refer to the German American National
Bank, Washington, ID. c.; the Royal Swed-
ish, Norwegian, and Danish Legations, at
Washington; Hon. Joseph Casey, late Chief
Justice L. S. Court Of Claims; to the officials
of the u S. Patent Office, and to Senators
and Members Of Congress from every State.
Address: LOUIS DAGGER & Co., Solicit
tors Of Patents and Attorneys at Law, lie
Droit Building, Washington, ID. G.
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Farmers and Planters

Nov is the time to buy your Farming
IN Implements cheap. ! have on hand a
large Stock of Machinery which am deter
mined to SELL would make special mention
of my two and three horse Furrow Flows.
My two-horse Plow | am selling as low as
5000, and for strength and steady running 1t
cannot be surpassed, while my wrought shear
plows connOt be beat. The Clipper Rake
with some important improvements is also
being offered low. The all (wrought) Iron
single and double Shovel Plows and the three
Shoveled Cultivator, which became so popular
and gave such entire satisfaction last year, are
now ready for the Spring trade at low figures.
Remember the Lion Feed Masticator IS the
best Feed Cutter in the market, see it.
keapers and Mowers promptly repaired unless
new parts are TO be ordered which must be
done from the company who manufacture the
machine as there is no one keeping repairs on
hand. So in order to have your machine
ready for moving and reaping bring them in
early so as to give time to order repairs. All
other repairing done well and cheap
mar Stiff E. WAGNER.
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REMEDY FOR LICE IN PoULTRY.-The
Scientific american gives the following
remedy for lice in poultry: "Put a
tablespoonful of sulphur in the nest as
soon as hens or turkeys are set. The heat
of the fowls cause the fumes of the sui
phur to penetrate every part of their
bodies, every louise is killed, and, as all
nits are Matched within ten days, when
the mother leaves the nest with her brood,
she is perfectly free from nits or lice.
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1t is estimated that over 10000 per-
sons in this country are engaged in the
keeping of bees. This includes farmers
and others who make the production of
honey portion of their occupation.
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LUMBER |!
"a -


II HAVE just returned from the Lumber
n RegiOns-and am now receiving the lar
gest selection of LUMBER ever offered at
this place, at Reduced Prices, consisting of
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Hemlock
JOIST AND SCANTLING
of all lengths and sizes, A., "a, Ga and 4
White Pine Boards and Plank, Yellow and
White Pine Flooring, Dressed and Undressed
Notwithstanding, White Pine Cypress and
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Boards
and Plank, Plain and Headed Picketts, Shin.
gle and Plastering Laths, prime lot of Chest
nut Rails and Posts. Also all the different
KINDS OF COAL,
Thinking large sales with small profits bet
ter than small sales with large profits, have
concluded to adopt the former as my guide,
and hope l shall be enabled to carry it out by
persons in want of anything in my line giving
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
EDWARD LYNCH.
Near Depot, Westminster, Nd.
feb 2e-tf
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RULES for SELF MEASUREMENT.

and full line Of samples from their immense
stock of Cloths, Cassimers, Coatings, Shirt
ings, &c, thus enabling parties in any part of
the country to order their Clothing and Shirts
direct from them, with the certainty of re-
ceiving garments of the very Latest Style and
most Perfect Fit attainabIe.
Goods ordered viii be sent by Express to
any part of the country
As is well known throughout the Middle
States they have for Forty-Three Years EX.
CELLED in all departments of their business,
which IS substantial guarantee as to the char
acter the Goods they will send out.
large and well assorted stock of
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Hardware! !!


ANDREW N. STEPHAN,
SUCCESSOR TO REIFSNlDER & STEPHAN,
WILL continue the Hardware business Of
w the late firm at the old stand CoRSER
MAIN AND LIBERTY STREETS, WESTMINSTER,
and has on hand and-will continue to keep at
all times q full stock of
Builders Hardware,
Nails, Spikes, Locks, Screws, Window Glass,
&c.
Coachmaker's Material,
Hubs, Spokes, Rims, Ducks, Drills, Oil
Carpet, Bolts, Axles, Springs, Bowes, and
Ready Made Wheels.
Blacksmith's Supplies,
Iron, Nail Rods, Cast Steel, Old Car Steel,
Horse Shoes, Steel Fire Hoop, Band and
Sheet Iron, Anvils, Bellows Blowers, Vices,
Screw Plates, Rasps, Bolts, Nuts, &c.
Saddler's Hardware,
Buckles, Rings, Bride Bits, Webbing, Hand
Parts, Gigtrees, Hames, Harness, Leather, &c.
Painters Material,
Oils, White Lead, Varnishes, Colors, Brushes
and Bradley's, Ready Mixed Paints.
Carpenters and Woodworker's Tools,
Planes, Hatchets, Chisels, Augers, Braces,
Draw Knives, Hand Axes, Plane and Brace
Bits, Mill, Circular, Cross Cut and Hand
Saws, Rules, Squares, Gauges, &c.
Housekeeper's Articles,
Tubs, Churns, Buckets, Coffee Mills, Ladies,
Knives and Forks, Spoons, Flat Irons.
Depot For
The Celebrated Excelsior Cook Stove, Heat
ing and Parlor Stoves.
Farmers Supplies,
Forks, Shovels, Spades, Mattocks, Picks,
Hoes, Rakes, Hames, Traces, Breast, Halter
and Cow Chains, Leather Betting, Axes.
Agent for the Celebrated Kanawha Cueum-
Der Pumps.
Leather,
Hemlock and Spanish Sole, Calfskins, Hips
and Upper Leather, Sheep Skins, and Shoe
Finding.
ReVolvers,
Guns, Razors, Pocket Knives.
All the above and innumerable other goods
at lowest Cash Prices. dec 22-tf
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st. Johns Parochial School.
WESTMINSTER, MD.
SELECT DEPARTMENT.

CLASSICS and MATHEMATICS taught.
~ Particular attention paid to English
Composition. Termspe quarter Of 10 weeks,
from 50 10 SO according to the studies pur-
sued. F. A. McGIRR, A. NJ, Principal.
A Night School for Young men will be open
from TO Q, p. M, on Monday and Thursday
Of each week, beginning October 18th, 1876.
oct IA
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FURNITURE

Of all kinds, Newell Posts, Balusters, and
Hand Rail worked TO order
Repairing, UphOlstering, &C., &C.,
done at the shortest notice. Being practical
Cabinet Makers, and having had several years.
experience, are confident that we can execute
all orders entrusted to us at prices reduced to
the lowest profit. Special inducements to
young housekeepers-
Also viii keep constantly on hand and OF
the latest and most improved styles
COFFINs AND CASKETS,
which will be furnished at the shortest notice
and funerals served.
Ali work guaranteed to give satisfaction
and at the lowest prices. a call is respect
fully solicited to examine our stock and prices
before purchasing elsewhere.
SAMUEL v. BANKERT.
WILLIAM II. FOWLER.
mar 1881
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Thorough fertilizing and thorough cul-
ture are the two requisites of good farming.
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CHANGE OF TIME.
Western Maryland Railroad


I'm and after SUNDAY, November l1,h,
~ 1877, Trains viii run on this Road as