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ID believe they were
10 ceIptry different from what
ley found on reNchlng here.
( On the Other hand, their united testimo
ny is that they were assisted by the in
formation furnished, SO they at once knew
what to do on their arrival here.
Its regular circulation has never been
less than 600 copies, and portion of the
time as high as 500. Its advertising
patronage was always liberal. Urder
ordinary circumstances this support
would have been more than sufficient to
have yielded o handsome return on the
investment made Some of the reasons
why it has not done so are as follows:
This community of itself was not
strong enough to support q newspaper;
therefore most Of the support must be
gained abroad. Those who started the
enterprise knew nothing about the bus
iness and had to pay dearly for their
experience in learning.
To gain the requisite support, as well
as to gather the large amount of original
information furnished, the publisher was
compelled to be away from home large
share of the time, travelling over the
country. Besides this loss of his time
and the expences incident to almost in.
cessant travel, it cost nearly twice as
much to secure the same amount of work
being properly done as it would, had the
publisher been always at home ard in
person superintended every detail OF the
work.
Then for the past two and one half
years the logging business has been SO
paralysed here, that nearly all those con
nected with it have lost money, and
most Of those engaged at it have become
bankrupt and financially ruined, so that
it will require term Of years, sufficient
for the dcvelopement Of the immense
agricultural resources of this valley, to
restore the former prosperity of this
place.
Great as these difficulties were, they
were all met and surmounted, so that
there would have been no real obstacle
in the publisher permanently sustaining
the STAR, were it not for second sun.
dering ofall domestic tics, after they had
been re established, and business and
social relations were both upon found
alton that promised permanence, business
prosperity and domestic happiness
The STAR had been kept up fornearly
two years without missing single copy,
il had attained a circulation of nearly
800 regular subscribers, and with the
collections that could have been made at
the close of its second year of pabIica-
ten, it would then have been in
condition to dictate its own future
course, and have yielded handsome re.
turn to those identified with it. notwith-
standing the hard times that have since
prevailed.
The STAR had had it's rivals and
had met its opponents and !
, 1879-05-03

of its
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
Scandalizing a Lazy Husband.

Mr.. and Mrs. Blank excited great at
tention on Washington Street this fore
noon. He had broken down appear
ance, and she looked like a hard work
ing woman who had suffered hardship.
All the way down she kept close behind
him, saying aloud that "My business is
to walk these streets and scandalize this
mana task in the execution of which
she made good progress. The man
tried to get out of her way, but could
not do so. Mrs. Blank, in response to
question, as to the cause of her action,
said to a reporter, "That man is my
husband, and father of four children.
He is too lazy to work, and l have sup
ported the family for three months by
my days labor. This morning he took
all the money had saved to buy some
thing for the children to wear, and has
it in his pocket now. 1 begged him on
my knees to be merciful to his own
family, but he paid no attention to me.
l am pinniless now, and all l can do is
to warn the people against him. Do
you blame meP" The reporter shook
his head, and the couple proceeded on
their way.-Bosten Traveller,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
A Strange Suicide.

Agnes E. Hall, the wife of jackson
E. Hall, at present employed at Fitch
burg, committed suicide at half past 8
a. m. yesterday, by taking dose OF
prussic acid at her house, No. so Fayette
Street. 1t seems that a friend, Emma
White, had been arrested on a charge OF
larceny, and that Mrs. Hall was sum-
moned as one of the chief witnesses
against her when the case came up in
the Municipal Court yesterday. Tues
day night Mrs. Hall paid visit to the
Jail and had a talk with the friend in
trouble, in which she earnestly express
ed her regard and the great reluctance
and horror she felt at being called to
say word against her. The influence
of friendship was, indeed, so strong that
on her return home Mrs. Hall seems to
have determined that she would end her
own life rather than appear against her
friend, and hence the poison was taken.
The victim was 35 years of age.-Bosto,,
Globe
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
WIT AND WISDOM.

WHEN an honest hen is laying the
foundation for a family and doing all
the hard work, some absurd rooster is
ready to do the crowing.-N. o. Plea
yst,ae.
THE house-fies held their regular an
nual convention all over the country the
first of this month, and unanimously
resolved to adopt last years platform
without any changes. - Burlington
Hawkeye.
CIRCUMSTANCES alter cases. The
man who is on the train thinks it tar
rfes too long at way stations; not so the
one who is half block away and com
ing rapidly towards it when the whistle
toots.-Puck.
A MAN out on West Hill has eight
children, and every last one of them has
the humps, in both cheeks, in unbroken
choras. And the family looks like q
convention of book agents. "WhyP"
Why? Oh, because.-Hawkeye.
How this world does progress, to be
sure. A quarter of century ago such
thing as "shoe artist or "pro-
fessor of the tonsorial art" was I'M
known. We had to get along with
shoemakers and BARRIERS. -NorristosO,s
Herald.
WE want to do nothing to hinder the
spread of the gospel, and if the man
who gave us by mistake the lead quar-
ter he was saving to put in the contri-
button box Sunday, will call, we will
cheerfully allow him to rectify his error.
-Sttll1oater LunaberDsaas.
THE Detroit Free Press says Mr.. Spur
geon can make q crowd of 10000 per-
sons hear him. So, no doubt, could the
Free Press man if he were to shout,
"Come up, boys, and take something"
But if he we're to ask for the loan of $5
we don'tsuppose dozen of them would
hear characterization, Herald.
CIRCULAR advocating q summer
resort calls attention to numerous
cosey seats in forked trees and else
where-some of them just large enough
for two persons" We defy the produc-
ton IT an attraction that can go ahead
of that. We shall pass the major part
of the summe.- there.-NeU HaUen Beg
lister
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

on 81, 0OO, 900 invested in Government per
cents.
HENRY BEssEMER, the great steel
manufacturer, has been knighted by Queen
Victoria.
GEN. WALKER, who Is to superintend
the United States census of 1ssc, estimates
that the population will be between forty
six and forty millions.
GEN. MIGUEL NEGRErE, late Com
mander- in Chief of the Mexican Army,
who has pronounced against Diaz, Is the
most noted rcvolutionist OF Mexico, He is
of Indian descent: is about o5 years of age
and has been conspicuous in war and poll
ties for a quarter Of century.
Mr.. GEO. C. PERKINS, the Republican
candidate for Governor of California, is a
native of Maine, Al years old, and has been
among the leading business men of San
the Senate Of California.
Rev. THOMAS Williamson, the vet
eran missionary TO the Sioux Indians, among
whom he has devoted his life since 1888,
died on the oath ult. at st. Peter, Mimi. at
the age of so years. The last Work of his
life was the translation of the Bible into the
pleted.
BERLIN dispatches of the 3Oth state
that Herr Hobrecht, Minister of Finance.
has resigned, and DIR. Falk, Minister of Ec-
clesiastical Affairs, is about to resign, the
latter on account of religious differences
with the Emperor. 1t is also expected DR..
Prudential, Minister of Agriculture, will
resign.
WESTON, who has just won the worlds
championship as a pedestrian, took his first
long walk 1e years ago, when he WIS can
wasting Hartford as book agent. He tray
eied to New Haven and back, p miles, in
one day, which was called pretty good walk
ing in those times.
MINISTER MOVES recently gave a
grand dinner in Paris in honor of Gen. AL
bert j. Myer, Chief Signal Officer of the
United States. The Director of the Paris
Observatory was present
LORD LAWRENCE, formerly Viceroy
OF India, is dead.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
Hints on Archery.

Hundreds and thousands of young
ladies in Detroit have set up a target
and drawn the bow, and dozens and
scores of doctors have pulled down their
signs and moved to Toledo since this
healthy outdoor amusement was inau-
gurated. Here and there an archer or
an archeress obtains printed rules and
instructions to guide the game, but the
great majority string up the bow, hang
up the target and whang away without
intelligence. The following rules will
apply to all and every locality:
Don't attempt to held the bow in both
hands when you shoot.
If you shoot over the target lower it.
If you shoot under it have it elevated.
When you miss the target and pillow
furrow along a boys scalp tally two,
one for the scalp and one for the boy.
Either close both eyes or keep both
open when you shoot. Some favor one
method and some the other, but odds is
the difference as long as your father en-
ploys a glazier by the month.
Don't attempt a curve shot. The
arrow is as apt to come down on the
baby's head as elsewhere.
Some girls squint up one eye and hang
out their tongue when they pull the bow.
This is not absolutely necessary to line
shot, though it does look romantic.
There is no particular distance to be
observed, but the nearer the target you
stand the more chance you have of
hitting some one scross the street in the
eye.
A center shot is called a "duffer;"
missing the target is termed I" lone
hand;" hitting the horse barn is known
as "phoopee;" missing the barn and
shooting your aunt's spectacles off her
nose is called a Tom-tom;" shooting
across young mans shoulder is known
as ",nuffles,' sitting down and shoot
ing backwards over your haad is known
as s. bluffing the game" and holding
spy-glass up to get line shot is called
MASKING tie mark. "-Detroit Free
Press
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

The Senate Judiciary Committee have
reported adversely upon the nomination of
d. T. Corbin Of South Carolina as Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah.
REPRESENTATIVE men of the Butler
wing Of the Democratic party state that the
General will receive and accept, this fall, a
Labor Reform and Democratic nomination
for Governor of Massachusetts,.
GENERAL LORING, who has just re-
turned from Egypt, was the highest in com
mand Of the American officers who have
been in the service of the Khedive. He has
received an honorable discharge from the
Egyptian service.
GEN. HICKENLOOPER, the Republican
candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Ohio
began business life as printers devil.
JAS. C.. FLOOD, one of the " Bonanza
Kings" draws SPAS, 900 as quarterly interest
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

A JOINT caucus of the Democratic
members of the Senate and House, held
on the 18th, decided upon dividing into
two bills the vetoed Judiciary bill, one
OF which shall contain the ordinary ap-
preparations, minus the item of $780,
600 for fees of United States Marshals,
etc.; the other to comprise the omitted
item, together with the prohibitory clause
restricting officers from mourning any
liability for payment Of Marshals for
service ON election day in advance of
an appropriation for the same. The
general sentiment seemed to be favora-
bic to an adjournment Immediately fol-
lowing the passage of these bills, al
though this was not definitely deter
mined by the caucus.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

A CoNsTANTINoPLE dispatch of the
Goth says that the Sultan has signed a
firman deposing the Khedive of Egypt
in favor of his son, Prince Mohamed
Tewfk, and that the latter has been
formally installed and is supported by
all the Powers. 1t is further stated that
the ex- Khedive and some of his Minis
tiers have been ordered to leave the
country.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
Artesian Wells.

Artesian wells, the sinking of which
was first practiced in the province of
| Artois, France, whence they derive
their name, find their fullest value in
the arid plains of California and in the
California cities. And as they find their
fullest va,ue here, here also the science
of sinking them is most rapidly being
brought to its perfection, and the natur-
al laws relating to the source and the
supply of the water are being most ex-
actly ascertained. OF the more widely
celebrated artesian wells, one at Aire, in
France, which was bored more than 100
years ago, has since then flowed stead
lily, the water rising II feet above the
surface at the rate of $50 gallons a min
ute. A well at Lillers, Pas-de-C Calais,
has flowed without the diminution of a
gallon in the hourly supply since it was
bored in 1926, or for period OF nearly
500 years. On February 26, 1841, the
famous Grenelle well in the Paris basin,
commenced in 1888, penetrated at
depth of 1,797 feet the arch of rocks
over the subterranean waters, and in a
few hours the water rose to the surface
in an immense volume and with great
violence. To check the supply verti-
cal pipe was raised many feet into the
air, in which the water rises and flows
over. The water is perfectly limpid and
flows at the rate of 500, 900 gallons in "a
hours. The well at Passy furnishes
100000 gallons per day. A well at
Bourne, England, though but 80 feet
deep, yields 557 900 gallons of pure
water per day, and the pressure is
sufficient to supply the town and force
stream above the highest roofs.
The deepest wells in the United
States are in st. Louis, Louisville and
Charleston. In the lower counties of
this State they are now becoming very
numerous, and besides their perfect re-
liability In the matter of never-failing
and equal supply, making them valua-
bic for all purposes, they are especially
valuable for irrigation, in that the water
is not only limpid and pure, but also
warmer than surface water. Within the
boundaries of San Francisco it is calcu-
lated that there are already no less than.
200 wells. The effect that has inyaria-
bly, followed in other localities, particu-
larly that of London, England, that the
supply of each well in the basin de-
creases in exact proportion to the in
crease of the number of such wells, has
not been detected here. Another great
advantage of the artesian wells of this
city Is the short distance at which water
is reached. One which supplies the
Commercial Hotel is only SO feet deep.
Silverstone's well on Sixth Street, be-
tween Bryant and Harrison, sc feet
deep, furnishes 5000 gallons of water
per day. Sneedel's well on Bryant
Street, in the immediate vicinity of the
former one, and of the same depth, fur
nishes an even greater supply, and was
an overlooking well. These are both
seven-inch wells. One of the best wells
yet sunk in the city is that of the can
dle-works, on Eighth Street. 1t is los
feet deep, and its supply is 10000 gal
Ions per hour. 1t is a 12-inch well.
That of the Pacific Iron Works, 95 feet
deep, furnishes $500 gallons per hour.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

JOHN WATTS, a noted gambler, died
few days ago in Philadelphia. He
was man of great Importance aboard
the Mississippi steamers in the old times,
and his gambling exploits are still re-
counted. Although heavy player and
clever swindler, he saved no money.
His last words were: "I'll bet $40 that
l get WELL"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
CURRENT TOPICS.

CHAsTINE Cox, a negro, was arrested
in Boston, on the Esd, for the murder oil
Mrs. Hull in New York City on the
night of June 10th. Mrs. Hull's ring
and some other jewelry were found
upon his person, and being closely
pressed the negro confessed. He had
been employed for over a year at a house
in the vicinity of Mrs. Hull's, and had
formerly been a waiter in her house.
He entered the house by a window, for
! the sole purpose of robbery. Mrs. Hull
having become alarmed at his entrance
into her room, he smothered her cries,
and then after she had become un con-
scious he tied her in the manner in
which she was discovered. There is
nothing to indicate that he had any ac-
complies. Cox was arrested princi-
pally through the efforts of Mr.. w. A.
Batch, Boston newspaper reporter,
who identified him on the, street, fol-
lowed him into a church and then Sc
cured his arrest.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05
One-sided MatrimOny.

An application of Harry Nichols, a
Meriden coachman about 20 years old,
for decree of divorce from Mary
Green, aged 40, develops q romantic
episode of life at the Reform School.
Nichols, who was released from that in
stitution last February, relates that
some time previous Miss Green, the
laundress, in an apparently joking way,
stood beside him before some of the
boys, and playfully said, "We'd make
a nice looking couple, wouldn't weP''
to which he replied, laughingly, that
the idea was good one. Nothing more
was thought of the affair till his release,
when the woman came to him and in
sisted that he keep his promise, as she
called it. He says he refused at first,
telling her it was all in fun. She threat
ened him with the law, and, fearing
that he would be sent back to the Re-
form School, he finally agreed to do as
she wished. According to his story, she
secured the license, and they were mar
ried in Wallingford. He says Father
Hugh Mallon performed the ceremony,
and she paid him $15 for his trouble.
After the ceremony both returned to
Meriden. Nichols says since that time
they have not lived together. She re-
peatedly came to where he was at work,
and asked him to live with her, but he
refused. She finally became so persist
ent that his employer, accidentally be-
coming aware of the circumstances of
the case, advised Nichols to begin a suit
for divorce and rid himself of her i'm
portunities. The young man accord
iLgly engaged counsel, and the case
will come before the September term of
the Superior Court.-Hartford Courant.
RoTI DE CHAr.-Put parts of your
cat in casserole with either butter, lard ,
or grease; cook with an onion or some
garlic, pepper, salt, a bouquet of herbs,
and glass of white wine or the same
of bouillon; cook slowly. After your
cat is cooked you may put potatoes in
the gravy or carrots. Cat is really very
delicate food, and differs but little from
hare. French Cook Book.
THERE is Ladies' Economy Club in
Philadelphia, which is composed of
members whose husbands get small sal
aries. TO make these salaries go as far
as possible is one of the objects of the
organization.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections asked and received au-
thority for . SUBJ committee to visit
Kansas during the recess to investigate
the charges against Senator Ingalls,.
Senators Hill and Vance, who at first
opposed the Investigation, finally as
scented to this course, on account of the
circulation by the opponents of Mr.. In
gals of statements that they were in
nuenced by improper motives in sus-
tanning him.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

To CLEAN A MARBLE-ToP TABLE
Mix qulck-lime with strong lyc, SO as
to form n mixture having the consisten-
cy of cream, and apply it Immediately
with brush. Let it remain a day or
two, then wash with soap and water.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

the young man whom the French i'm
perialists have hoped would one day rule
France as Napoleon w., has met his
fate at the point of Zulu spears in South
Africa
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

THE President has made the follow
ing nominations for members of the
Mississippi R;~,r Commission Lieut.
Col. Q. A. Gilmore, Major Cyrus B.
Comstock, Major Charles II. Suter, u.
s. Engineer Corps; James B. Eads of
Missouri, Mr.. Benjamin Harrison of In
diana, Mr.. B. Morgan Harrod of Louis
lana, civil engineers. 1t is understood
that Capt. Eads will not accept place
on the commission, on account of the
law designating that an Army Engineer
shall be placed at its head.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

IT is singular fact that not one of
the imperial Napoleons has died in
France, or on French soil. Napoleon
1 the founder Of the family, died pris-
oner on the British island of St. Helena,
in the South Atlantic Ocean; his son,
Napoleon H., died in Austria; his
nephew, Napoleon ILL.,, died an exile in
England; and now his granddaughter,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

OFFICIAL reports to the agents of the
Western Associated Press at Memphis,
Tenn, from the Mayors and Presidents
of the Boards of Health of the following
cities and towns: Memphis, vicksburg,
Jackson, Miss. Canton. Miss, Shreve-
port, La, Collierville, Tenn Hickman,
KY, Grenada. Miss, Helena, Ark,
Holly Springs, Miss, Decatur, Ala,
Tuscumbia, Ala, all bearing date June
20, bring gratifying intelligence that
in none of the places mentioned
has the present health outlook been
more favorable In no instance hes
there been any Indication of a return of
fever Better health than usual at this
season of the year prevails, and every
precaution that sanitary regulations can
suggest has been accomplished towards
preventing recurrence of last years
epidemic. Quarantine regulations have
been established. ready to be enforced
should an exigency arise.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05


A CONVENTION of Nationals, who
withdrew from the Columbus Conven-
ton, was held at Toledo, o., on the oath.
A letter was read from Peter Cooper,
advising the support of Gen. Ewing, the
Democratic candidate for Governor, as
the best method of securing the success
of the Greenback policy. The Conven-
ton was about equally divided upon the
question of nominating State ticket,
but viva voce vote being taken upon q
resolution not to nominate, the Chair
decided it carried. A meeting of those
present who proposed to support the
Columbus platform was subsequently,
held, and the action of the other conven-
ton characterized as sssell-out" to the
Democrats
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

A BURSTING soda-water fount ain killed
North Carolina man few days ago.
Young women, beware how you lead
young men up to u loaded soda-fouu-
tain.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

THE boiler of the Government boat
Clytie, on the Missouri River, exploded
few miles below Nebraska City, on the
9th, killing james Lane and Herman
BOIL, engineer, of Nebraska City, and
probably fatally injuring Isaac McKin-
ney and his son William, both firemen,
of st. Louis. Capt. Pinney was badly
scalded. The boat was blown to
atoms.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

The great spinners'i strike at Fall
River, Mass, was inaugurated on the
26th, according to previous notice serv-
ed upon the mill owners. With a sim
gle exception all of the mills were en-
abled to continue work, at least tenn
porarily, having more or less filling on
hand. Efforts are being made to fill
the strikers places with men from
abroad.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-05

THE Maine Republican State Conven-
ton, held on the goth, nominated Hon.
D. F. Davis of Corinth for Governor.
The platform strongly indorses the stand
taken by the President and Republicans
in Congress, against the alleged ''treas-
-onabie and revolutionary course of
the Democratic party in Congress; OPP
poses all schemes to tamper with the
currency, and sustains the principle of
State prohibition. Senator Blaine ad-
dressed the Convention.