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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
A Leake County Opinion.

Cartha ginian.l
The Eastern Observer says Can.
ton is to have two of the Clement
Attachments. Canton should not
stop there if she wishes to preserve
her trade and regain what she has
ALI eady lost by her lack of enter
prise and the penny-wise and pound
foolish policy of the majority of
those who should take the lead iii
preserving her commercial impor-
lance and prosperity. The CITIZEN
of that place has recently been pub.
fishing a series of editorials with a
a view to stirring up public spirit
and arousing the business men from
their lethargy before it is too late to
avert the commercial disaster which
so seriously threatens the Celestial
City. Tue pictures drawn by the
CITIZEN were neither fattering nor
palatab.e, bat they were certainly
limned with the pencil OF truth.
This treatment may perhaps be con-
sidered heroic, but it is amply jnsti-
fled by the nature aad seriousness
OF the n;aiaay.
Canton is nOt entirely without
enterpfising citizens, bnt "a glance
at our advertising columns will dis
close most Of their names. Size has
ample capital. and all t.e advan-
lage of having been for years the
trading point of an immense scope
of country. Gree secured. II is hard
to divert the channel OF such trade;
being accustomed TO certain Guts, It
is diilicuit to force 1t upon Il new
ana uniried roa'i, and 70 this may
Jc attributed the fact that tie warn
,ngs o; the CITIZEN have not como
to- late.
Canton has n cotton factory build
ing aud machinery, hut they are
idle. She needs u compress and Il
short line OF communication with
the IissiSs! ppi river.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.

At Rules March, 4th, 1880, in the
Chancery Court of Madison county,
State of Mississippi, Jno. q. Wilson,
VS.. S. D. Hays, ct al.
Upon the opening of compliments
bill, iu above styled cause, duly
sworn to, it appearing to the salts
faction OF the Court, that SD. Hays,
one of the defendants, is a non-res>
ident of the State of Mississippi, and
that he resides and has his post Of
fee at Jackson, in the county of
Madison and State of Tennessee, it
ia ordered. and directed by the
Court here, that said S. d. Hays be
and appear in this court at monthly
rules thereof to be held at the court
house in Canton, on the second Mon
day Of April, A. d., 1880, and then
and there to plead, answer or de-
muir to said bill, and that copy of
this order be published once Il week
for tour successive weeks in the
AMERICAN CITIZEN, a public news
paper printed and Published in the
city of Canton, State of Mississippi,
and county OF Madison, and that the
= Jerk of this Court transmit to said
defendant postage prepaid) at his
post Office as aforesaid, D copy o.
this order as required by law.
Done at rules in the Clerks Office
on the 4ih day of March \. D..1SS0
WILL ii. BAILEY, Clerk.
Foote Il Powell complaints solicitors
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
HOMESTEAD ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE.

Jackson, his March o., 1880.
NJ Office is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has fled notice of
her intention to make fiual proof III support
of her claim, and secure final entry thereof,
said proof to be made before the Clerk of
the Chancery Court of Madison comfy at
the county seat on Saturday the 44th day
of April, la70, viz: Rio Grande Ketchen,
widow of John Ketchen, deceased, home
stead entry NO. 9G75, for the WI nw4 section
90, township IL north, range east, and
Joseph P. George, George Russell Washing,
VIM. Jones and Stephen Levy, all OF Kirk
wood post office, Madison county Missis-
sippi. f5t) r. C. KERR, Register
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
HOW WATCHES ARE MADE.

r. viii he app aren't to any one WHO will er
anime a solid gold watch, that aside from
the necessary thickness for engraving aud
polishing large proportion OF the preci-
Gus metal ;seti. in needed only to s;iiien
and hold the engra we'd portions i'll place,
and sapply the necessary sol,dity ARD
strength. The surplus geld is actually
needless 40 tar IS utility and beauty are
concerned In James BOSS PArEN
GOLD WATCH CASES. this waste of pre-
cious metal is overcome, aid the same
solidity aud strength are Produced,
at from Is To l.. OF The u-,l;l cost of solid
cases. This process is OF ,.!', most simple
nature, as follows: 4 plate OF nickel conf
position metal specially adapted To the
purpose, has two plates OF sold gold SOL
,,ered one o. eaca si,.e. The three axe
then passed between polished steel rollers,
and the result is Il strip OF heavily plated
com posi- ion, from W iiich the cases. backs
centres, beZeiS. etc.. axe cut and shaped lay
Suitable dies and iar:uerS. The gold in
these cases is srtiiciautiy tlficl, tn admit
OF all kinds Of chasing, engraving and
eilame.Iili": the engraved o.!-rs b;'ve been
carried un- i, worn perfectly smooth by
TINE and use vii host reno, ipg the gold
Taey are fo,. sale ~ ~ j weicrs. and each
cIse l.. wai;:.s.tit ~ .,tc.a .e: tiiicate.
ar ss''. : i jewelers. Asa fog Illus
;rated "a ..os;sc, a:i E" see " .srr;.at. feb-i
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

MAJ. BARKsDALE, chairman Of
the State Democratic Executive
Committee, suggests that the State
Convention he held on Thursday,
Blay %. instead of June End, as the
Press Association will convene On
the latter date. This courtesy will
be highly appreciated by the editO-
rial fraternity. many of whom wish
to attend both meetings.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
FIVE UUNDEED THOUSAND
ST&DNG

In the past few months there has
been mote than 500,G00 bottles OF
Shilpli's Cure Sold. Dat OF tie vast
number of people who have used it,
mole than 1000 cases Of Cnnsump.
ton have been cured. All Coughs,
Group, Asthma, and Bronchitis,
yield ut once, hence it is that every
body speaks in It's praise. TO those
who have not used it, let us say, if
you have Cough, or your child the
Group, aud you value life. don't fail
to try il. For Tame lack, Side or
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster.
Sold by w. J. Mosby & Co, Canton.
Miss. j24-1y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
PREMIUMS FOR RAISING CORN
MADISON COUNTY FARMERS CLUB

Whereas, The present scarcity OF
corn in this county proves conclu>
sively that a better system of cult
walton is necessary to produce suf-
ficient amount of corn for home con>
sumption and
Whereaa, No benefit can be OBJ
tanned by individual effort. unless the
system followed in such efforts be
made known 20 tie public, there
fore be it
Resolred, That the Madison Coun-
ty Farmers Club hereby offers 500
in premiums for the raising of the
best acres of corn in this county dur
ing the present year; $50 tor the
best acre; s25 for the next, Sl5 for
the third, and $40 for the fourth.
2ud. The awarding of premiums
to Toe uuder the supervision OF the
Farmers Club.
3D. THIS offer is open to all per-
sous who reside in Madison county,
regardless of age, sex or previous
condition.
5. Persons contending for any OF
these prizes must give in their
names to the Secretary of the Ears
mers' Club before the Ist of april
next.
D. That the manner of preparing
land, planting and culiivating, pur-
sued by the contestants, shall be
given to the club through the judges
appointed to measure the crops.
6. That a committee Of four be
appointed 10 carry out tie purposes
Of these resolutions.
s. That the committee may,if suf>
iioieut funds are raised, Increase
the premiums IN number or am0nuZ,
or both.
s. That the Canton papers are re-
qIested to publish the foregoing
preamble and resolutions.
the folio wing committee was APP
pointed; Z. j. Smith VaAiz. j. Il.
Cameron, j. \. Smith, w. w. War
rem, TO which the President, r. Ill j..
Holman was added.
II. ii. HOFFMAN,, Pres.
L j, SMITH VANIZ, Sec'y pro ten.
.7--<1=s- zsnsxsEes-1Esss.
WE miss from our CXchanIe table
that excellent humorous and fire
side ,uuruh the ID .trtit FIR, Press.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

III. Executive Committee of the
I,enucratic Conservative party of
Madison County are requested to
neet ~ Canron on MONDAY the 2sth
ny of March, AT II orspck, to take
steps with reference TO calling a
Gonv-ntion to elect delegates to the
Srate Convention, to. be. held in
May. \ full attendance As.request-
ed. GEO. HANDY,
Sec'y Exptu,ive Com.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
NOTICE TO CRErfTORS.

Whereas. letters of administration, on
the estate of Eibe Cort,,s, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned by the
Chancery Court of Mad ison county, State
of Mississippi, on the 9TH day OF March
A. ID. 1889, now, therefore, all persons huv-
ing claims against the estate of the said
Eibe Cords, Deceased, are hereby request
ed to present the same. and have them
registered in the manner and wi; hin The
time reqiIreai By law. or they VIII be for
ever Blurred. j. ElnE CoRprs,
March 20, 1899 4. Adm mi ,ratOr
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
A STRANGE PEOPLE.

Do you know that there are
strange people in orfr community,
we say strange because they seem
to prefer to suffer and pass their
days mjserably. made So by Dispep>
STA, and Liver Complaint, Indiges-
ton, Constipation, and General De,
biliry, when Shi loh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure them. Sold by
w. j. Mosby Il Co., Canton, Miss.
PLY
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

A FEARLESS San Francisco mag
istrate has sentenced Dennis Kear>
nry-the notorious. agitator and
commnnistic blaihersiiite-to pay a
fine of one thousand dollars and to
be imprisoned for six months. Rear
nays offeuse was melting to riot
and disturbing the peace by his in>
ceudiary narapgues.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

No man who worked and voted for
q Republican candidate at the late
county election can. be marshal OF
Canton. Tais much the Democrat
ic people of Deliberate city de-
mand of their Democratic aldermen.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

TIE Memphis Avaiaache, which
asoretimc was great Democratic
jrurna. and afterwards got very
s'conset vative,r but still retained a
respectable position asa great news
raprr has now come down to the
level ola daily edition of congiom-
crate Heterogeneous ,nohscuss. In
facr, it hasa very bad Case of "ricts-
pts"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
The Republican prefer

Seymour and Blaine are largely
in the lead. as is to be seen. The
popular sentiment is largely in their
favor, aud rightly 60. Tho two
stand to day as the best representa-
't,ves of the Democratic and RepuL.
] can parties before the country.
Why may not the contest of 1880 be
made ny b.tween them
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

Hon. O. K. SINGLETON has our
thanks for his constaut favors to
the CITIZEN IN the shape Of Con.
gressional Records dad other pubs
lie documents. ~
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

CAPT. MARION SMITH has been
reelected Superintendent of the
Penitenriary- Capt. Smith is a
staunch Democrat, worthy
gentleman and an efficient officer,
and we are glad'eo record his sue
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

On the 16.h. the Senate commit
tee on privileges and elections, by a
strict party vote, decided to report
that Kellogg should be unseated
and Spoffor,, seated. There will be
a minority report.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

We have a speedy and positive
crre for Catarrh. Diptheria, Canker
Mouth aud Headache. in Shiloh's
Catarrh ltemedy. "A nasal Injector
free with each bottle. Use it if you
desire health and sweet breath
Price 80 cts. Sold by w. j. Mostly
q Co., Canton, Miss. j24>1y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
SETTLED BEyogp A DorBT.-

SETTLED BLYoED A DOUBT.--
No one questions the fact tiat more
eases Of whites, suppressed and iT-
regular menses and uterine ObstT nc
tons ofevery bind, are being daily
cured. by DR.. J. Bcadiie!d's Female
Regulator, than by all other renee
dies combined. lis success in GeOr-
gia and other States is beyond pre-
cedent in the annals Of pbysic.
Thousands of certificates from wo-
men everywhere pour III upon the
proprietor. The attention of prom.
iiient medical men is aroused i'll be-
half of this wonderful compound,
aud the most successful rractition-
ers use it. If women suffer heres
after it will be their own fault
Female Regulator il prepared aud
sold by j.. H. Bradheld, Druggist,
Atlanta, Ga, aud may be bought
for 81 30 per bottle at any respect
able Drug Store ia the Union.
Effects Truly Wonderful.
Cartersville, Ga, April 26, 1879.
This will certify that two MEM
bers of my family, after having snf-
fered many years from menstrual
irregularity. and having been treat
ed without benefit by various med
zeal DOCTORS, were at length COM
pleteiy cured by one bottle OF DIR.
J. Bradtield's Female Regulator. /
therefore deem it my duty to fur
mish this certificate, with the hope
of drawing attention of suffering
womeak;nd to the merits Of med
icine whose power III curing irregu-
lar and suppressed menstruation,
has been proven under my own per
sonal observation. It's effect on
such cases is truly wonderful, and
well may the remedy be called "Wo
mans Best Friend"
Yours respectfully,
JAS. w. STRANGE.
For sale by Phillips & Jones,
Canton, Miss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Don't You Forget II.

just received a; q. &. C"tf'c':5 the LARGEST
assortment. and finest stock Of pGCtaolcs
and eyeglasses ever brought to CaIta
consisting Of p"riaronir. convex, dafl ie-
rllve,l. coucaVe, double conHa vr. ccucavo-
convex. tjiocal and genuine pebble lenses,
also smoked coGuill-s and gor Ilrs for
weak eyes. cali and see them N;h22
Quit mending old dusty tinware.
and go to Win. Sc!iinieder'S and buy
new articles for the price of mend>
ing an old one. mar 10.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

Mis-. KirpatricS will visit New
Orleans next week, and asks the
ladies to call amt see her "Easter
week" novelties. Her "grand
opening will be NOTICED later iu the
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
A WAsuINerox aarerti

A WASHINGTON advertising firm
has taken n census of the editors in
the several States as to their Pres
ideutial predictions. From DEM
Ocratic journalists the responses are
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
LEGAL ADVERT ISEMENTS
NOTICE,

TTNyE public will please take notice that
L from and after this date have no con-
nection with the business at tho Lower
Pearce House. in Canton
NHrch II. 1850. NJ BRIZZOI ARK
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20
I-ntcSt

Have ycur printing t's:re at the
CITIZEN JOB OFFICE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

"Noveltles" and new millinery at
Ar4. KiGkpatrick's
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-20

WE miss from our exchange table
that excellent humorous and fire
side j"urna!. the ID :troit Free Press.
" L..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-30
A YOUNG GIRLS ESCAPADE.
Found PrOmcnading broadway
in "a Suit of PrOpriaQue
Masi!s.s-

New York WOrld.l
Nine. Doriot has for some time kept
a restaurant at No. 2l2 Wooster street.
She has two daughters-Ada, aged
sixteen, and Minnie, aged eighteen.
Both girls are said to be comely and
to have many admirers. Their ia
ther died four months ago. Before
his death young Frenchman named
Louis Ridard had been visiting Ada
Doriot at the house. Doriot did not
like the young man, and,
having made inquiries about
him, forbade him to call
again. Ridard did call several
times, nevertheless, but having
narrowly escaped an ejectment one
afternoon, did not again present him
self till after Doriot died. About this
time the convenience Of the fire escape
was discovered, and while Nine. Dor
lot and her other daughter were in the
restaurant it was made to serve all the
purposes Of a balcony. Three weeks
ago Ada ran away from home, and her
mother searched for her in vain On
Sunday evening Minnie met Richard
walking on Broadway with what was
apparently called well-dressed young
man on his arm. Minnie thought she
recognized the face of this latter per
son, and she turned and followed them,
Then it occurred to her that perhaps this
young man might be her sister. 81 Q
ran up behind them, was satisfied that
she was right, and then called an
officer and ordered him to arrest both
the promenaders. They were locked
up over night and yesterday taken be-
fore Justice Kilbreth in the Jefferson
market police court. The young
woman was dressed in black cut
away coat and trousers, wore congress
CATERS, an immaculate white shirt
bosom, and a piccadilly collar tied
with a decorative art scarf, and carried
new boys straw hat in her hand
She refused to make any statement to
the magistrate, and did not seem to
care what action he took. Nine,
Doriot made complaintagain Ridard
and he was held in $1,000 bail. The
girl, at the request Of her mother
was sent to an institution,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-30
Tardy Justlce nt Anst DONG.

Paris Intelligencer
In 1862, under an order from Cen
eral Grant, a most unjust tax of
$4,000 was levied upon Hiram John
son and other citizens of Henderson
county, and collected at the point of
the bayonet This iniquity was per
petrated upon three innocent citizens
because of some bad conduct of a
squad of Confederate soldiers, in rob
bing union man OF small amount
in that county. johnson and his fell
low sufferer had nothing to do with
the robbery mentioned, but Grant, in
most arbitrary manner, like the ty-
rant he is, made this forcible collec
ton from innocent citizens, residing
in the neighborhoOd Of the scene OF
the robbery.
After the war, of course they asked
of the United States government a
restoration of that of which they had
been robbed; but their claim has only
met with rebuff and contempt by the
stalwart republicans GeneralAtkins
has had charge of this bill for John
son & Co. for years, and has never
failed to press the claim firmly upon
the ground OF simple justice to citizens
of the United States, and has always
had the discretion to hold up when he
saw the claim in danger. But he has
never given up the hope of getting
justice for these citizens, and his
efforts have at last been crowned with
success. During the last session of
congress Atkins still pressed the
claim Of the Henderson county citi-
zens and had the satisfaction Of get
ting his bill passed with but one
dissenting voice. 1t is a high
eucomium upon the high standing
of General Atkins with all
parties in congress, when we remem-
her that this was the only bill
for payment of any southern claim,
that has passed at the last session.
And it certainly is high compliment
to him, when the members of the re-
publican party were influenced by the
personal weight Of one man, to vote
solidly for his claim, when hundreds
of others of a kindred character were
rejected. Such has been the firm dig
nifed course of General Atkins, and
his unswervering adherence to justice,
honesty and right, in the chair of the
appropriation committee, that he has
the entire confidence of every man Of
every party in congress. They know
him to be honest, incorruptible and
firm in his adherence to whatever is
right and just, and hence all parties
give him their utmost confidence in
all matters Of business pertaining tC
bis committee.
The amount of damage received on
the above claim was only $4,000
when they were entitled to $4,000
But no other man in congress except
Atkins, could have got dollar fol
their claim.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-30
A FLYING MACHINE
Reported by EwO Excited Cii!-
zens OF bOuisVilI'.

Cou ier-Journal, 29l
Between six and seven o'clock last
evening, while Messrs. {. a. Younger
aud Ben Flexner we're strnding at
side window of lladdart drug store lat
), ccnd at Chestnut streets, looking
skyward, they discovered an objec
high up in the air apparently immedi
ately above the Ohio river bridge,
which they at FIRST thought was tn,
wreck Of a toy balloon. As it gol
nearer they observed that it had the
appearance Of man surrounded b,
machinery, which he seemed to bt
working with his hands and feet. lie
worked his feet as though he was run
ing freddie, and his arms seemed
to be swinging TO and fro above
his head, though the latter move
ment sometimes appeared to be exc
cuted with wings or fans. The gazers
became considerably worked up by
the apparition, and inspected it very
closely. They could see the delicate
outlines of machinery, but the object
was too high up TO make out its exact
construction. At times it would
seem to be descending, and then the
man appeared to exert himself con
siderably, and run the machine faster,
when it would ascend again and as
sumo a horizontal position. 1t did
not travel as fast as paper bal
loon, and its course seemed to
be entirely under the control Of
the aeronaut. At first it was
travelling in asoutheastward direction,
but when it reached point just over
the city,it turned and went due south.
until it had passed nelrly over the
city, when it tacked to the southwest,
in which direction it was going when
it passed out Of sight in the twilight
Of the evening. The gentlemen who
saw it are confident that it was man
navigating in the air on a flying ma.
chine. His movements were regular,
and the machine was under the most
perfect control. Ifhe belonged to the
mundane sphere he should have
dropped his card as he pissed over,
to enlighten those who saw him, and
that his friends, if he has any. might
be informed Of his whereabouts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-30

or Interest 10 Policy Holders.
The st. Louis Republican of the
2Sth says:
In the Memphis, Tenn, chancery
court, few weeks ago, number of
the policy holders, creditors of the
Life Association of America, filed a
bill in equity against the association,
and VIM. S. Rolfe, superintendent
of the Missouri state insurance de-
partment in charge of same. to Sc
Questrate all the property and assets
of the association in Tennessee for
the benefit of the creditors Of
that state, and for the appoint
ment of receiver in Tennessee
to collect all debts due the as
sociation, and sell all the real estate
and other assets there, and distribute
the proceeds among the Tennessee
creditors, to the exclusion Of all 9TH
ers. Writs of attachment were also
used, and the property seized and all
the creditors were garnisheed. Mr..
Carr, Of Carr & Reynolds, attorneys
for Mr.. Relfe, went to Memphis and
had the case removed from the state
to the federal court. lie also filed an
answer to the bill, and moved to dis
solve the amendments, and that the
the administration be grant
ed to Mr., Relfe under laws
of the State of Missouri.
Judge Hammond sustained the mo.
ton to dissolve the attachments, and
appointed Mr.. Relfe receiver until
the final hearing of the case on the
answer should be had, on his giving
bond in the sum of 5000 for the
accounting for anv collections made in
the meantime. Yesterday the bond
was made before United States Com.
missioner Selby, Q, b, Buruham,