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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
s@ks Matrimonial Red Tape.

Marriage is always a solemn matter,
but in Europe, for non-residents,. it is
almost impossible. Miss McGraw and
Professor Willard Fiske were recently
married at Berlin with endless formal
ities-one day by civil marriage and
the next with religious ceremony
Minister White mentioned at the we'd
ding breakfast that there had been
"infeFiewsswith inihiNers to secure
dispensations from publication of tho
hanna; interviews with various other
official personages to relieve our
friends now SO happily united from
long and tedious formalities; and
finally yesterday marriage before the
civil authorities, done, l am bound. to
say with completeness, a. thorough
ness, a provision for every possible
contingency, an amount of reading and
signing of paper, which filled us all
with astOnishment and admiration.
And now we have had the religious
ceremony, which our friend Auerbach
declares an exceedingly beautiful one,
and our friends may fairly be put upon
the list of much-married people. v
Christian Union.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

Almost everybody knows of patent
flour, but not every one understands
what it is. Stripped of technicalities,
this is about the story of its manufac-
ture: The best flour used to be made of
winter wheat. Spring wheat yielded
either much less in quantity, or else so
much of the bran got into the flour in its
manufacture that its color was intoler-
ably dark. The wheat would be ground
and then bolted. In the refuse-the
bran and middlings-would be included
a large portion Of the weight of the
spring wheat, and this would sell more
particularly for feed for horses. Now
the best of flour, and the most expensive,
is made of this very refuse of the old
fashioned process. 1t all came out of
the discovery of q way to draw out the
Dran. Under the new process the wheat
is ground about as before. The first
result is an ordinary flour sold for ex-
portation. Then the remainder is taken
and put upon great horizontal sleeves,
and while agitation is going on there
an ingenious system of draft is rushing
up through, and carries off the bran.
What is left is the glutinous portion of
the wheat, the most nutritious and most
productive, and out of this, purified now
by the drawing off of the bran, we get
our new process flour. The result of
the discovery of the process has been to
make the poor spring wheat of Min
nesota and upper Wisconsin the most
valuable kind of grain.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

Without question Buffalo, N. T., can
boast OF the largest and most complete pri-
vate Sanitarium in the world. The Invalids'
Hotel was founded by DIR. r. v. Pierce, who
has represented his dristrict as State Senator
and In Con sress, and is known throughout
the United States as the originator of Dr.
fierce's Family Medicines, and who has also
come widely celebrated in the treatment of
chronic d seases. The erection ofithis man.
moth home for invalids was made necessary
by the large number of afflicted who fiocked
to Bufilo from all parts of the United States
10 consult DIR. Pierce and the eminent medi-
cal gentlemen associated with him as the
faculty of this celebrated institution. The
establishment is said to have cost nearly a
half million of dollars. and is furnished with
every appliance and facility for the care of
chronic ailments. A correspondingly large
branch institution is located in London. En-
gland. The whole concern is owned and OPP
Grated by the Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, OF which the original DR.. Pierce
is President-his brother an uncle, and other
eminent medical gentlemen taking part in the
treatment OF cases. In treating cases they
are not at all confined to the narrow limits of
prescribing the justly celebrated remedies,
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, Pleas
ant Purgativc Pellets, or any other set rem
edies, however good, but have resort to the
whole range of the Mdteria 4Kedica as well as
to Turkish and other baths, Swedish move
ments and other approved remedies and meth
DDS of cure.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
New Method OF Precipitating Rain Falls.

Among the recent patents is one
taken out by Daniel Ruggles, of Fred
ericksburg. Va, for what he, !desig-
mates as a new and useful mode Of pro-
ducing rain or precipitating rain-falls
from rain clouds, for the purpose of
sustaining vegetation and for protec-
ton against drought and for sanitary
purposes. The Invention consists in
sending balloons into the cloud realms,
said balloons carrying torpedoess and
cartridges charged with explosives.
and there, to explode or. detonate
them by electric force.
my design" he says. "is, to EN-
plOy every kind of explosive force at
an elevation in the cloud region of the
atmosphere, in order to condense rain
clouds by conclusive force or the
power of explosion within such region.
thereby precipitating rain to sustain
vegetation, prevent drought, and also
purify and renovate the atmosphere
during periods of pestilence and cpl
denies.
81 contemplate the employment of
nitro-glycerine, dynamite. CELEBRATES of
nitrogen, gun-cotton, gunpowder, full
inmates, and other explosives, and to
use the magneto-electric telegraph on
the surface of the ground and the
phone telegraph in the cloud realm to
direct action in cases where regular
balloon, not charged with explosives,
is occupied by an mronaut to recon-
hotter the cloud realm, to trail torpe-
does and cartridges, or to throw them
in parachutes, and to explode or de-
tomato them either from the balloon
occupied by the aronaut or from the
ground.
''Instead of single balloon pro-
vided with explosives-say ten small
torpedoes or cartridges, each charged
with 4 half pound of dynamite, and ar
ranged for simultaneous magnetO-elsc-
trio explosion propose in some cases
the employment of small balloons in
groups in the cloud region, each pro-
vided with explosives and arranged for
simultaneous explosion or detonation
by either electric or mechanical force;
and l contemplate not only to precipi-
tate rainfall, but also to check its fall
in overabundance in given locality
by causing the rain clouds to discharge
rain before the given locality has been
reached by such clouds.
"My invention is based on discov-
cries in meteorological science, and
that electrical force sways and controls
the atmospheric realm and governs the
movements of the rain clouds, burst
ing into thunderstorms, dispensing
rain and hail, and into cyclones and
tornadoes illuminated by magnetic
electric forces as prime attributes of
matter
81 propose to employ the magneto-
the cloud realm, and compfessed air
ON or init Oft yhnv,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
dashed along he thought of his friend

dashed along he thought of his friend
but, no, that would not do; to tell
him would fasten a joke upon himself
for life. He thought of quitting the
carnival without hat or friend. So,
tumbling along against one and an
other, till at last he found himself in
the supper-room, here, Disguised
and desperate, he flung himself
into the first vacant seat at the supper
table. He called the attendants, and
ordered the first thing that came into
his head. 1t was brought. and there in
a sort of half-stupor he sat, slipping his
chocolate. Many minutes did not pass.
however, when new guests awakened
him from his reverie by seating them
selves Immediately opposite to him at
the table. He raised his eyes, and 10!
there sat before him the self-same
mountain maid, with her hideous nose,
with its red and yellow splotches blaz-
ing in his face. The old man. too, sat
beside her. She lifted her dark eyes,
and, with smile, she looked at our
cavalier, who was crimson with shame
and veXation, and was about to quit the
table, when she extended her hand,
touching him on the arm, and said:
Stay, signor, l beg of you, and par
take of some refreshment. l would
once more listen to your speech, so full
of poetic fervor. Do be seatedr'
He felt like a fool. He withdrew his
arm from the touch of her beautiful,
delicate hand. He looked her full in the
face-her horrid nose was laughing at
him. Striving to appear cool, he alb
ruptly retorted:
comply with your kind invitation, but l
am fearful that your nose will usurp the
functions of your mouth unless you cut
it off. Shall | help you to q knifeP'
"Oh. signor, there is not the least
necessity of blood-letting" She raised
her beautiful little hand, and. with n
graceful movement removed the hid
eous nose from her charming face, and
then, with the most precise care, placed
it upon an elegant silk handkerchief
which in the meantime the old man lay
upon the table for its reception.
divine justice! What do beholdP
Perfection more perfect than @ er be-
fOrei What can l say or dO?' were the
ordinations of our amazed cavalier,
when he at last discovered that the
nose was an artificial one. The decep
ton was complete. What could he
say or do-fall down at her seat and.
ask her pardon? Yes. He arose from
the table and was about to PROSTATE
himself, when simultaneously they arose
also, and in an instant more the old
man, by few dextrous movements,
dashed off his disguise, Strengthened
his form. and stood before him a splen-
did specimen of youthful manhood.
The cavalier was about to speak. She
prevented him by introducing her COM
panion as her husband, and then, with
sweet goodnight, and a smile that
the angels might envy, they turned and
left the cavalier in condition worse
than confounded.-M Y. Home Jour
nal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

-" From grave to gay" is the order
of life, and of newspapers as well-so
we revive the old and amusing story of
the miller who sometimes had crazy fits,
in which he always imagined himself to
be the Lord judging the world. On these
occasions he would put on a paper
crown, ascend a pile of meal-bags with
great dignity, and call his neighbors in
succession. The same ones were al
ways judged; and they were the millers
of his vicinity. The first one summoned
was Hans Schmidt. "Hans Schmidt,
stand oop. Hans, vat is been your pish-
ness in dat oder vorldp' 81 vas a
miller, D Lort!' "Vas you a joost
man?' "Vell, ven the water vas low,
and the pishness is pad, o Lord, l some
dimes dakes a leetle exdra doles."
"Vell, Hans, you shall go ofer init te
gotes, already yet" and so in success
sion all were tried and Immediately
sentenced to go over to the goats. Last
of all, the miller invariably tried him
self in the following style: "Jacob
Miller, stand oop. Jacob vat vas your
pishness in dat oder vorldP" 81 vas a
miller, o Lort." "Vas you always a
joost man, jacob" "Vell,. o, Lort,
ven de water vas leetle low and de
pishness vas bad, 1 sometimes dakes
some leetle exdra doles; but, o, Lort, 1
all de vile give dose exdra doles to de
poor" (After long pause)-" Veil,
Jacob Miller, you can go Offer init der
sheep-but it vas Won tight squeezed"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

Foot rot in cattle. says the New York
Sun, is not uncommon where they are
pastured on low, wet land. 1t is, how
ever. a contagious disease, and a herd
pasturing on high, dry ground may take
it from those that have been on low and
wet. Cut away all the diseased hoof
and loose horn, and then touch the raw
spots with feather. dipped in mix
tIire of one part sulphuric acid and four
of water. Sore spots on the foot may
also be coated with pine tar. One dress
ing of the latter will be sufficient, eX-
cept i'm very bad cases. Remove your
cattle to q clean, fresh yard, where no
cattle have been before.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
louisville (Ky.) Commercial.l
Steamboat Life and It's Dancers,

In recent interesting article upon the
palmy days of steamboat life on the Missis-
sippi, in which special mention is made of
Captain Chas. N. CORR, Of Louisville, and
the statement Of his cure after years of suf-
fering with Rheumatism by st. Jacobs OIL,
our exchange says: Such Endorsements, com
ing from our own people, leave no doubt
that the emphatic claims made in the inter
est of St. Jacobs Oil are fully justified.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
LAST IEAES NEST.

We had been lovers John and I,
When he fresh, pink and white:
When love, spring flowers, blue skies could
The world one bower of pure delight,
Thorough which our thoughts flew here and
there,
Or like a chid's first conscious looks
Upon the earth's most lovely things.
What was il first that came between?-
Well, be WAS proud and was coy;,
And 50 we dropped each other hands
And said good-by TO early JOY.
But in a year he came again
He could not stay away. he said;
But had suffered, till thought
That should never care to we'd
1t was the spring-time of the year,
The fresh blue violets looked up,
Like faces pityingly sweet
And, We talked. we passed beneath
The bent boughs of a budding tree;
And, looking up through its scant green,
A vacant nest l CHANGED to see.
Pride wrestling with my hearts behest,
pointed to IL, as i said: -
:. There are no birds in last years nest!
We parted then He one way went,
And the other, toward my home
But still the binding tears would come.
And 40 the years crcpt sadly by,
And yet my life was all my own;
wistful and quiet, and alone
But always when the robins came,
With the first delicate leaves of spring,
The violets brought back the past,
And had never heart to sing
But one sad song; that Ger and Ger
Ran in my head-''Yet il was best
said; and then. forgetful sang:
:. There no birds in last years nestr'
And so it fell. one April morn.
i passed beneath that self-same tree,
AMI wit "a hound m heart
Clamored. and would not let me be-
us that the very nest?" thought.
1t hung, wind-shaken, by a thread;
Ragged, deserted, bare and lone,
Its bnthe inhabitants all fled
Wis my life's typeI' and, looking down,
saw the violcts in the grass
Look up, like faces of loved wives,
To sec a withered maiden pass
somchow, 1 was weak just then
With pain never had confessed,
tcovered up my face and sobbed:
There are no birds in last years nestF
Ruldcn a dry branch snapped behind.
step came striding after me;
i would not look: went on strange eyes
My foolishness should never Sec
A hand upon nv shoulder; "Loisl
BE natural We're getting old.
I'm not ashamed to come so late,
~ Though You VIII shame me If you're cold"
aIoen, Yous, y would not let him see
My face of middle age, tearstaned;
Theworus, sob-choked-and he had gained.
For now he knew-no matter what
I,gm bn.tlmtJ was 20, eo9;
And down the wall crashed in his holdI
IN aa.,l not thsl,ii but aftcft that, 81 =,
We, looking upward. chance1 to see -
!. sT,sp bird---ha esn pudelts hif-shy,.
Prospecting round That same old tree.
@Ahi Lois dhe drew me closer vet,
The while my heart sung This Is bestI J,
Here's an exception to the rule:
The birds have come tn last years nest!''
-HoUdrd Giundoil, in ". Y. INDEPENDENT
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

"A gentleman at one of the hotels
split some milk on his coat, and Won
dered if it would leave a grease spot.
:. Grease spot?" queried fellow boarder
just opposite, "grease spotP Well, l
should say no. Rather look for chalk
narNs when it dries up" The quality
of the milk served at that hotel justifies
US in agreeing with him.-Keokxk Con-
,tttution '-f-t7'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

All hOusekeepers who have ever used the
CHARTER OAK STOVE are enthusiastic in its
favor, and say that for all purposes of cook
ing and baking this stove can not be equaled.
The large fiues and heavy castings, exposed
to the fire, make the CHARTER OAK especially
adapted to our soft coal, which is destruct-
i've to cast-iron. The Reservoir is pro-
nounced perfect in its arrangement and
operation, heating water just right.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

The Bone ,t and un Muscle producing Malt the
tidote Calisaya, and other precious ingredi-
ents, combined without fermentation, are the
ingredients Of "Malt Bitters," prepared by
the Malt Bitters Company, Boston.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

Camping out in canvas tent during
ones vacation is like kissing pretty girl
at candy scrape-you have good
time, but you come out of it rather the
worse for wear Boston Globe.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
May take the liberty of sitting be-

-" May take the liberty of sitting be-
side you, my sweet mountain maidp"
with pleasure, Signor, and | feel
myself battered at your selecting me
from the throng of so many preferable
beauties that surround you. May ask
if you know ME by chauce?"
IL her form and grace had power
enough to capture our brave cavalier, the
music of her voice, with its delicate
and perfect utterance of her noble Ian
gIIage, now almost overpowered him.
But he controlled his heightened admi-
ration with deep signs and said:
"No, indeed. I am sure 1 have
never seen you before. Nor have l ever
heard such sweetness of voice. But
what matters it if we have not met be-
fore. Let this night be made blessed
to me by our recognition and friendship,
if not by love. Oh! new joy from
heaven! tell me what star has been
made more glorious in being your birth
place?'
Il fear you are flatterer. Beside.
beware of friendships made under
masks, They often disgust, give trouble
and prove disappointments."
MY dear saint! disappointments
have no part in thee.'
no deception when once my mask is
removed. And if am to Judge by your
uncovered face candor that abhors
deception is a noble part of your char
acter."
81 thank you for the compliment.
Have you ever seen me before?'
mo, Signor; but feel that you must
be an artist, possessing either the sculp-
tors jealous skill, or the poets power
to touch the soul and please the heart.
As l am not fit subject for the former,
perhaps you will tune your thoughts in
some sweet measure to my laudation."
81 am a poet; but, to sing your
praise, you must tell me your name"
"Oh any name will do that suits
your poetic fancy. Say Philis. Laura,
Filina, whatever name will awake your
muse to place me within the realm OF
poesy."
"But cannot select the name best
suited to your many graces till l see
your face, which / fancy must be beau
tiful, and will exalt me to inspiration"
"Should poets talk thus? 1 thought
they were always floating in the regions
of the ideal. Why should poets genius
need the presence of the object. No,
good cavalier, / would not have you
trust to the character Of my face for the
beauty of your lines, for l fear that
my imperfections would alright your
muse"
at is true that poets do not always
depend on objects for forms of thought.
Nor are we always satisfied with our IL
lusions. But oh! your face must be a
garden of beauty, fresh. young and
warm. where natght but grace and re-
feast his eyes upon. Come. 1 beseech
you. lift your mask but for moment
that may say adore your
''Ah! poets have SO many things to
adore that they should be banished from
all Christian eountrissss - q -sss-'''-'''
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
(ReadInrPa1 Times & Dispatch. 7

remarkable cure effected in . stubborn
case is thus recorded by our Bernville corre-
spondent, to whom the invalid made the
statement, which he gives as follows: Mrs.
Jacob Sunday, OF Jefferson Township, was,
Tor several years, q severe sufferer, AMI I'M
der the treatment of good physicians. She
grew worse, and was confined to the house
for three months, unable to walk, and hardly
able to sit or lie. Several weeks ago she re-
solved to try the Hamburg Drops Very
shortly after she had taken = dose of the
remedy, she experienced relief, and was able
to walk across the no ON. She continued to
take the medicine and recently declared her
self entirely cured, and is able to attend to
her daily work as well as when seventeen
years of age.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

Extract from the .LQe Of Warrington Ircfng. BY Ms
nepheto. Pierre N. Irufn0- Vol w. p. 90.
1.-THE doctor prescribed a experiment. what had
been suggested by DR. 20. W. Holmes his late VISIT
Jonas Whitcomb's Remedy for Asthma, teaspoon
full in a glass of water. be taken every four
hours. good night was the result"
1T have derived very great beneht from Jonas
Whitcomb's Asthma Remedy" G. F. OSBORNE.
President Neptune Insurance Co, Boston, Mass.
MY mother had suffered eight years from the har:
vest asthma The recurrence of this three months
agony every year must soon wear her out Jonas
whitcomss Asthma Remedy arrested the terrible dis
ease and has kept OF for the whole season, TO tho
great joy of the family" Rev. JOS: t. ROY,
Chicago Agent OF the American Home Missionary Socf
ETY., to the ". y. Independent.
(Iublished in the 'AIerdndriG Gazette" Nay 1s77.1
"TO THE SUFFERERS BY ASTHMA, BRON-
CHITIS Etc.In the interest merely Of such persons,
without any conference with those who advertise II,
earnestly urge suffer by these distressing
dies 10 use persistenty Jonas Whiteomhs Remedy
for Asthma Rose Cold, ETC." T. b. ROBERTSON
Broad Rum Fauquier Co., Va
Jonas whitcomb's Asthma Remedy is manufactured
only by the proprietorA JOSEPH BURNETT d
CO., BOSTON. fNaeas f
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04
Fate of a Tilted butcher: ..r
He tried in drink to drown his cares,
And there found no relief,
But daily grew more wOebegOne,
You never sausage grief.

At last his weary soul found rest,
His SORROWS now are Ger;
No tickle maid now troubles him,
Pork reacher, he's no more.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

WOULD not be without Redding's Russia
6alve, is the verdict of all who use it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

WILHoFTs Fever and Ague Tonic, the
old reliable remedy, now sells at one dollar.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

Several Good Things.
If you want good digestion,
II you want good health,
If you want good baking,
If you want a good stove,
If you want the cheapest stove,
If you want a good square meal,
Buy q CHARTER OAK STOVE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

THE sales of the Frazer Axle Grease ara
increasing every day, because it is as good as
represented
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

NATIONAL YEAST always makes good bread.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-09-04

Quality Maintained.
The Rochester, N. Y, Express says: $50
far as the standard of quality of goods is
concerned, parties can rest assured the same
will be maintained up to the present high
character. AS a remedy for the speedy euro
of Bright's Disease, Diabetes, and all COM
plants Of the Kidneys and Liver, no article
of any kind or character can equal it WAR
ners Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.'D
Advantage of Heavy Plates.
The soft bituminous coal used in the West
Is SO destructive on all cast-irOn that the
heavy plates in the CHARTER OAK Cook
STOVE will be appreciated by housekeepers
as well as dealers. This advantage, with ex-
celIent draft, quick and uniform baking,
make the CHARTER OAK the most desirable
stove in the market.
THE sales of the Frazer Axle Grease arc
Increasing every day, because it is as good as
represented.
WHHoFT's Fever and Ague Tonic, the
old reliable remedy, now sells at one dollar.
WOULD not be without Redding's Russia
Salve, is the verdict of all who use it.
EATI0yAJ YEAST alwa va makea pood bread