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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

Mop-handles for quarter, wash-boards
quarter, dippers 20 cents, brooms So"
"Hand me down two wash-tubs, il
you please-one of each size; zinc
wash board, too"
"Yes; and pail and dipper, tooP i
would have them"
And she did have them, and sundry
other necessary things, amounting in all
to the little sum of S12. She paid in
barter, such as feathers, rags, eggs,
dried apples and butter, and went to
work with renewed courage; but she
knew that her husband would growl at
the outlay and expected regular tenn
pest at dinner.
She was not disappointed. But she
had got the things and was glad of it
and conldn't feel very bad. Alden open
ed his eyes in astonishment.
You paid twice what the things are
worth. 1 could have bought them
cheaper. We could have got along a
while longer"
81 suppose have as good right to
Judge of what need to do my work as
you have to get things to make your
work easy; and l made up my mind to-
day that when I needed any thing
should have it hereafter. You know
that every article bought to-day was
actually needed in the house. You have
said time and again you would get them,
but you never remember it. 1t is a
rough place for a woman to be placed
in, to have to do her work and nothing
convenient to do it with. 1t is like Inc
ancient Israelites, coTpeiied to make
bricks without straw, and am not going
to do it any longer"
"An owing to the hoop bursting off
the wash-tub to-day"
"Yes, that was the last feather that
broke the cafnel's back; that and the
new horse rake came too near together.
1 could not avoid contrasting your con-
veniences with mine; and you can see
yourself how it stood. fou-have every
new machine that is intended to make
teamwork easy, and have nothing at
ALL"
Mr.. Alden said no more, but ate his
dinner in silence, and the hired men
exchanged significant glances at each
other. They had thought and spoken
of the patience which the little woman
had shown in working at such a disad
vantage, and always trying to make the
best of what she had, and they were
heartily glad that she had at last made
protest against the injustice.
After the days work was done, Alden
drove his team down to the village, and
when he came back he breesht a new
stove for the kitchen, new pump for
the oistern and butter-worker for the
dairy, and his wife has, since that wash
found that her rough places
have been smoothed in most oatisfac-
tory manner. Her good man had never
thought about it. He did not mean to
be unjust, but-he didn't think !-Coun
tru Gentleman
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

A MISSION school in Philadelphia has
in its basement large bathing and
swimming department There are four
great tubs, in which the dirty little chill
dren are free to cleanse themselves and
to take aquatic exercise under prescribed
regulations. Each tub accommodates
nearly two dozen children at time
The surrounding floors and walls are of
brick and concrete, 80 that no restriction
is put on splashing. A man with small
whip in his hand stands by during bath
ing hours, ready to castigate any of the
young persons who are unruly or vio-
lent. To their credit it must be said
that he is seldom compelled to use it.
The girls battle and swim on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, and the boys
on the other days of the week. The rule
is that no child shall be allowed to enter
the baths more than once a day. Many
of the boys dodge this rule by exchang-
ing clothes and presenting themselves
In such combinations of costume that
the man with the whip does not recog-
nize them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

he shadow of the mountain falls athwart
the lowly plain.
And the shadow of the cloudlet hangs above
the mountains head
And the highest hearts and lowest wear the
shadow of some pain,
And the smile is scarcely lifted ere the an
guished tear is shed.
For no eyes have there been ever without a
weary tear,
And those lips can not be human which
have never heaved a sigh;
For without the dreary winter there has new
er been year.
And the tempests hide their terrors I'm the
calmest summer sky.
So this dreary life is passing-and we move
amid its mase.
And we grope along together half in dark
ness. half in light;
And our hearts are often hardened by the
mysteries of our ways,
Which are never all in shadow and never
wholly bright.
And our dim eyes ask a beacon and our
weary feet a guide,
And our hearts of all Hfe's mysteries seek
the meaning and the key;
And cross CLEANS DER our pathway, on It
hangs the crucified,
And He answers all our yearnings by the
whisper q" Fellow Me-"
Father Ryan.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
A Lost Florida Boy.

Aaron Strickland lives on a small
farm on the west side of the Hillsbor-
ough River, some six or seven miles
northwest from Tampa, Fla. Last Fri
day morning his infant son, aged 10
months, rambled of out of the yard
with a puppy and kitten, its playfel-
lows, while the father was off at work,
and the mother was engaged in her
household duties. As soon as the moth
er missed the little fellow the parents
set out on a search, at the same time
giving the alarm to the neighborhood.
Throughout Friday the search proved
unavailing, and on that night the kitten
and puppy returned home. On Satur-
day the search was prosecuted by in
creased numbers, as the loss of the little
waif became known, but without sue
cess, and on Sunday not less than hun
dred men turned out to find the child.
Late Sunday afternoon one squad of
the searchers found some of the child's
hair and part of its clothing on the mar
gin of a lake, known as Horse Pond,
about 81 miles from Mr.. Strickland's
residence. 1t being about night when
this trace of the lost child was discover
ed the search was suspended till the fol-
lowing (Monday) morning. When the
party returned to the lake they saw
something floating about 100 yards from
the shore and an alligator lying near
by. Two of the party swan out after
the object seen floating, which proved
to be portion of the body and thigh of
the lost child. It is supposed that the
little fellow in his wanderings reached
the margin of the lake, and possibly by
its crying attracted the attention of the
saurian monsters. There can be no
doubt that the child was killed and eat
en- by an alligator.-S~nland Tribune.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

CAPT. HENRY OTTO of Baltimore has
entered into a wager of $4,000 with q
New York sea Captain that he will cross
the Atlantic in a small open boat. He is
about so years old, quite stout, but 1.-the
and active. His companion will be q
large Newfoundland dog. The boat,
which is now being built, is constructed
sions are: Length, Is feet; breadth of
beam, 6 feet, and depth of hold, 25
inches.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

OLD Aunt Sarah Fields, negro wom-
an of Blue Ridge, KY. firmly believed
that she must die, be buried, and rise
again on the third day, in order that her
race should be benefited. The accom-
modating boys of her neighborhood
gave her chloroform, and left her in a
graveyard, so that when she awoke she
thought that the desired miracle had
been wrought. She is now waiting for
the good result.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
For Rronchifia

LENTZvILLB, Limestone Co., Ala, Feb 15 1870.
Dear wife has been afflicted for several years
with Chronic Bronchitis, and after trying all other
remedies and finding no relief I purchased some Of
your very excellent Indian blood Syrup, which
she used and after fair trial. have no hesitation In
recommending it to the anlicted.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

WE congratulate Messrs. Wheeioek. finlay
& Co., of New Orleans, La, upon their happy
contents of DIR. F. WiIhoft's Anti Periodic OF
Fever and Ague Tonic, which of late has
gained such well-deserved popularity among
the people. As far as We know, this is the
only proprietary remedy for the cure of Chills
and Fever, the composition Of which is not
kept secret. For sale by all Druggists.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
Cures OysueusIa.

PINEr GROVE. Aileghany Co. Nd; Jan "a. 1879
several years. and have tried every kind Of medicine,
but to no effect 1 was induced to try your Indian
BLOOD Syrup and purchased four one-dollar bottles.
which entirely cured q. CRAWFORD
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
For the Stomach and Liver.

HALF-M0ON BAY, San Mateo County, Cal.
Dear SfrI wish to state the facts Of Of Chronic
Inflammation Of the Liver which came under my per-
sOnal observation. 1t in the case OF q man hfty
years Of age; who had been troubled for years. and
though he tried many remedies, he obtained no relief
until he commenced taking your excellent Indian
Blood syrup. which has restored him 10 health.
have also found the medicine admirably in all
cases Of arrangement of the Liver and Stomach
DIR W. d. CHURCH,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

GYPsY's PUDDINe.-1 cup of molass-
es, of raisins, of milk or water, l
cup of suet, chopped fine, teaspoonful
of salt; spice to taste; teaspoonful of
soda; -four, not very stiff; steam 2
hours.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
DR.. JOHN BULLS
Smiths onicSyrup
FOR THE CURE OF
fever and ACUE
Or CHILLS and fever.

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine
justly claims for it . superiority over all rem
edies ever offered to the public for the SAFE,
CERTAIN, SPEEDY and PERMANENT cure
ofAgue and Fever, or Chills and Fever, wheth.
or Of short or long standing. He refers to the
entire Western and Southern country to bear
him testimony to the truth of the assertion
that in no case whatever will it fail to cure if
the directions are strictly followed and carried
out. In great many cases single dose has
boen sufficient for a cure, and whole families
have been cured by single bottle, with per-
feet restoration Of the general health. It il,
tain to cure, If its use is continued in smaller
been checked, more especially in difficult and
long-standing cases. Usually this medicine
will not require any aid to keep the bowels in
good order. Should the patient, however, re-
quire cathartic medicine, after having taken
three or four doses of the Tonic, single dose Of
BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS will
DO sufficient.
The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must
have DIR. JOHN BULL'Sp private stamp on each
bottle. DIR. JOHN BULL only has the right to
manufacture and sell the original JOHN J.
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP, Of Louisville, KY.
Examine well tho label on each bottle. II my
private stamp IL not on each bottle. do not
purchase, or You will be deceived.
DR.. JOHN BULL,
Manufacturer and vender OF
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP,
BULLS SARSAPARlLlA,
BULLS WORN DESTROYER,
The Popular Remedies OF the Day.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

THE man who discovers a medicine
that is warranted to cure call the ills
that flesh is heir to-" may get rich quick
or than his neighbor, but he doesn't live
any longer.-NorrtstosDn He3.Ld.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

HEssvILLE. w. Va, Feb 20, 1879.
Dear Sri have used your wonderful Indian
blood Syrup for some time. and can truthfuliy
say that Ii is superior to known medicine for the
stomach and also for Purifying and Regulating the
whole System Having been relieved 10y the of IL,
Kan canddly recommend IL to all who may be afflicted
With disease arising fIOm Impurities of the Blood
would not be without II for ten times the cost
ID. +. GRIFFIN
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

CADpo. Choctaw Nation, Ind. Ter, Feb. %. 1879.
Dear Sfr-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood syrup has cured me of Chils. which had
been annoying me for q long time. can cheerfully
recommend II to all sufferers with Chs and Fever.
It s the best medicine ever used. and would not be
without it MRS JOHN BLUE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

MANNrNaToN, Marion Co., W. Va. March 4. 1879.
Dear Sir-I had been bothered for several years with
rheumatism, and was unable to find anything to re.
lieve me- got some of your Indian Blood Syrup,
which relieved me wonderfully To all sufferers would
say. give 1t a fair trial. MRS, ELLA KINSEY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
A Valuable Remedy.

CLINTON, Kinds County. Miss March 20, 1879
Dear Sir Il have tried your excellent Indian
HOOD syrup, and found IL TO he lust as recon-
mended consider 1t a valuable remedy. I. GRAY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

THE GILBERT sfARoHBs have been IN such
great demand for SO many years that to at
tempt to commend them seems like painting
the lily or refining gold With all competitors
these starches are like a dove troopfng
amongst crows.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
A Wonderful cure-St. Vitus' Dauce Cured.

ELK POINT, Union County, Dakota March 20, 1879.
SrT-This Is certify that my daughter was az
ficted with st vitus' Dance, and had the most eI-
her any good. l heard Of your Indian BLOOD
astonished everyone. She has never been troubled
SINCE and Is in perfect health otherwise would
will be sufficient guarantee of Its merits
MRS. MARY STROBEIX
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
Liver CompJalnf.

BRooKHAvEN, Lincoln County Mss
Derr SfT-Thls Is to certify that used some of
the indian blood Syrup for Disease of the LIVER
and have been very much benefited thereby. can
omm end It to all similarly affected.
A. O. COX, Sheriff.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
Indian Depredationa.

The fair reader shudders when she thinks
81 the SETTLERS wife Watching, from the door
Of her rude hut, the rstreating form Of her
husband going out to his daily iaogrIg9ing
out, perhaps, to return not again. for bef e
low among the prairie grasses: Or It may be
away in An unguarded moment, to grace the
hett war dance. When We read the heart
relding Diet ails of these savage depredations
we are apt to blame the government for not
taking. more strict precautions 10 insure TIE
settlers protection. But we daily read OF the
depredations of that arch -fiend, consumption
with scarcely a thought of the terrible in
roads it is making in human life. Tens Of
thousands of homes are annually desolated
BY consumption to one By Indian outrage:
stsalthily; and no danger is apprehended un-
til the victim suddenly fitids himself hopeessly
ensnared, and DEATHS fatal arrow ends the
scene. d.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, powerful alternative, or biood-purifier
and tonic, has restored thousands Of consump-
tives who had tried every other remedy rec
commended 70 them, without obtaining any
Eelief, and are willing to testify to its rene
dial pOwefa
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

Nothing has been added to the medicine and nothing
has been taken away Ii without doubt the BEST PU
RfF1ER Of the BLOOD and RENEwER Of the SYSTEM ever
known to mad
This syrup possesses varied properties
It acts upon the fAver.
It acts nom the Kidneys
1t regulates the Bowels.
1t purffl0s the Blood.
1t Quiots the Nervous system.
It promotes Digestion.
1t NOurisheS, Strengthens and Inv1g-
CRATES.
IL opens the pores Of ths shin, and in
duces Healthy PersplratfOn.
It neutrazes tho hereditary faint or poison Id the
blood. which generates Scfofua, Erysipelas and all
manner Of skin diseases and Internal humors
There are no spir1s employed In its manufacture and
It be taken By tie most delicate babe, by
aged and feeble care only being required IN attention
20 diyectiOna
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

WOMAN's sphere-That she will new
er get married.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

heather, the cut of your hair is better,
and you are prettier, oh, far prettier
than spa" But, young man, the old
gentleman gets the biggest salary, and
his homely, scrambling signature on
the business end of a check will drain
more money out of the bank in five min
utes, than you could get out With ream
of paper and copper-plate signature
in six months. Young men are useful p,
son, and they are ornamental, and we
ali love them, and we couldn't engineer
a picnic successfully without them. But
they are no novelties, son. Oh, no,
nothing of the kind. They have been
here before. Don't be so modest as to
shut yourself clear out, but don't be SO
fresh you will have to be put away in
the end to keep from spelling. Don't be
afraid that your merit will not be discov-
ed. People all over the world are hunt
ing for you, and if you are worth find
ing, they will find you. A diamond
isn't so easily found as quartz pebble,
but people search for it all the more in
tently.-Burdette.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26
The Best Remedy Known to Mani

The Best Remedy Known to Man !!
DR.. Clark johnson having associated himself WITH Mr.
Edwin Eastman, an escaped capt., long q slave to
Wakametkla. the medicine man Of the Comanches II
nw PREPARED to lend his aid in the Introduction
wonderful remedy Of that tribe
The experience OF Mr.. Eastman being similar to that
Of Mrs. Chas. Jones and SIN. p Washington County,
Iowa. account of whose sterihts were thrillingiy
narrated in the Neio York Herald Of Disc 18th, 1875
the facts Of which are widely known. and 80 bearH
parallel that but little mention of Mr. EastmAns a.
periences will be given here They arc however pub
shed IN neat volume OF 300 pages entitled 'Sevsn
OF which mention will be made hereafter sufce it to
say that faf several years Mr. Eastman while captive
WAS compelled to esther the roots gums, barks herbS
and berries Of which Nakmotklas medicine was
terials for the successful introcuctioh q Me medicine
the world and the public that the fAfod1
the same now as when Wakametkla compelled HIM y
make It
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

nIsHzRyLLs, MerTimack Co.. n H.. May IL 1879.
dian Blood syrup for rheumatism, Neuralgia
and Liver Complaint and have never been troubled
unco 1never knew well day before to0k your med
lci04 MRS II, ENOWLT(N.
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THE MARKETS.

Chnw Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

Edwin Eastman IN Indian Costume.
SEVEN AND NINE YEARS AMONG THE CoMANcHKs AND
APACHKS neat volume Of 800 pages, being q
simple statement of the horrible facts connected
with the sad massacre Of helpless family, the
captivity, fortunes and ultimate escape Of fits two
surviving members For sale By our agents gen
orally. Price, $10O.
The Incidents Of tho massacre briefly narrated are
distributed BY agents. FREE of charge.
engaged In gathering and curing the Of which
the medicine Is composed, the sole business
ment aevOlves upon Dr. johnson, and the remedy has
been called, and Is known
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WHEN WRETIy6 To ADVEETEsETs,
please ssv you sac the Adp-r fis~ssse'U
SN fhss paper. Adrerftsers IKE ia ksso~
sshsn as.a sehess shssp A1ssrfts s1sssses
S~O e9NSssS 1900.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-26

THE ADAMS q WEsTLAKE Improved
wire Gauge Non;ExPlo.ive OIL sTOyE-
srvoir the principle Of the Sir Humphrey Davey Safety
Lamp. making It absolutely explosive Awarded the
highest premium Medal at the Paris Exposition in lSe
for Safety, Capacity and Durability.
Dealers or esnd for cstaiosue And pricelist
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Principal once. $40 Main St.. LOUISVILLE. KY.
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or danger, of any water. How sub
stan &c, which is in itself not only harm
less, but by most persons considered in
dispensable as an article of diet, be-
comes to the sanitarian signal of dan
ger in well water, will be easily rendered
apparent. No mineral substance is per-
haps so universally diffused as common
salt. 1t exists in the air, hence in all
rain-water; in all soils, hence
in all well or spring-water,
though often in quantities too min
ute to be weighed upon the chemists
balance, as is the case in the Hemlock
Lake water of this city. Salt being re-
markedly soluble, it is constantly being
washed out of the soil into the streams,
and ultimately carried down to its great
reservoir, the ocean. We may, there
fore, expect to find salt present in all
ordinary well-water. What might fairly
be considered as the average proportion
for uncontaminated well-water in
Rochester can be only estimated, but it
can not be large. Rivers may
derive large quantities of salt from the
drainage of manufacturing establish
ments upon their banks, but wells are
not usually thus affected. Therefore,
in well-water, it rises above
very few grains per gallon, it becomes
certain that it comes from some other
source than the soil. What is that
,ourceP A moments reflection will
convince any one that nearly all the salt
1sed for domestic purposes escapes by
he way of two channels-the water
closet and the house-drain. Therefore,
We should expect, what is always found
IN examination to be true, that what
'ver sewage may or may not contain, it
Ilways contains salt. "-Popular Set
nee Monthly.
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1PHAM,S Instsnt fsrk seh b. drugrists n1aa M
STH4A SPooho AdArsss PoPHAM CO. PAi.A.iphiA. p
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-06
THE CITY COUNCIL.

4 Regular, NIeatiHg Held Icatcrdua,-- Re
ports Of City Officers.
The city council held a regular meeting YES
terday. Several petitions were presented,
among them being one from j. M. Pottle &
Son, stating that there had been no snow
this winter they were at a loss what to do
with their stock of sleighs, and asked permis-
sion to erect wooden building in the rear of
their shop in which to store their stock. Re
ferred to the committee On fire department.,
who reported the scheme as not ad visible
The city comptroller reported $4,000 fines
received from houses of prostitution during the
month Of January, and, on motion, one half OF
the amount was ordered paid to the treasurer
of Bethany home.
The clerk of the municipal court repurtea
s593.72 fines collected during the past month.
The city clerk reported $l4.1O license fees
collected.
The superintendent OF water works reported
sl.629 water rents collected during the past
month, and IS, 599, 92O gallons OF water pumped.
The usual budget of bills were presented
and allowed.
Aid. Snyder made the following resolution.
which was adopted:
Eesolyea, That the committee on accounts Of
city officers be instructed to examine and re-
port whether The municipal court officers are
IN the habit of expanding any portion Of the
FUNDS received from lines Or other sources, and
If so, to what extent, and by what authority.
AID. Snyder moved that D special COM
mittee of three De appointed by the chair to
examine into the fines obtained from prosti-
tutes C1nale and femaie) in the city, and report
whether, IN their opinion, it would not be ad-
visabe to set apart such as much thereof as
could be spared from the immediate wants of
Bethany Home, for a sinking fund to aid in
the erection OF building to be used for those
who wish TO reform. The motion was passed
and Aid. Snyder, Nelson and Morse appointed
as q committee to consider tue matter.
On motion the council adiourned