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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06
Lighting a Cigar with q Will.

Wills have before now undergone
strange adventures, and the story of a
Wills wanderings must be a subject of
interest, and therefore one upon which a
fiction may be founded. But these tales
have generally been based upon the
supposition that those concerned under
the will have done something to make
way with the document. In the Court
of Probate recently, however, we came
upon a state of facts far more wonderful
than has ever yet appeared in the pages
of a novel. The President of that Court
is accustomed to the vagaries of testa-
tors and to the wonderful way in which
relations will dispute over the disputable.
But, as a rule, when will is left in legal
custody and produced for probate by a
lawyer, there is little or nothing to be
said against its being admitted. In a
case tried recently it seems, however,
that a serious question arose upon will,
although it was produced from legal
custody. And it is still more curious
when we reflect that every thing con-
spired to prove that no mistake what
ever ought to have occurred. In the
case of Thomas Sale, deceased, applica-
ton was made for probate of mutilated
will to be made to the widow. The
lCStttoI was IL sippcttIS, >
clerk. who left his will in the hands of
his solicitor; and this neglect, if such it
can be called, gave rise to the application.
For the solicitor proved that, having
to clear out his papers, the will in ques-
ton was somehow thrown upon the
office floor and forgotten. Whilst there
and amidst heap of unregarded papers
the solicitors clerk tore it in half and
uSed a NORTON with which tO liuht his
cigar. He had of course, no idea of the
value of the paper when he so used it,
and he would not have imagined that
such a thing had happened unless it had
been recalled to his recollection When
it came to proving the will he was able
to swear that he had so used portion
of this sacred document as to show that
otherwise it was intact. Sir James
Hammer thought this was sufficient evil
dence that the mutilation had been ac-
counted for, and he accordingly gave
probate of the will offered under these
most peculiar circumstances. 1t is
certainly a curious case, for the reason
that where will is left with the solicit
tor who drew it, is looked upon as safe.
1t should be a lesson to lawyers clerks
not to light their cigars with any paper
that may accidentally fall upon the floor,
and so save their clients from the trouble
which in this case was involved. 1t is
quite enough anxiety for relatives to
have to find the wills of deceased per-
sons, hidden away, as they often are,
without their having to speculate upon
the possibilities of what may have hap
pened to them in the Office of the solicit
tors by whom they were drawn.-Lon-
don Letter 10 Philaoielj,/iia Times.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

meeting of the Committee of Nine, ap-
pointed by the National Committee yester-
day, held meeting to day, and organized by
the selection of John G. Thompson of Ohio
as Chairman, and Frederick o. Prince OF
Boston, Secretary. AL the members were
present. The following resolution was
adopted:
Resoired, That Col. L. A. Harris, Gen. II. d.
Banning, benjamin Robinson, Col. c. w
Woolley. John +. Follett, Alexander Long,
and 7. +. Roach be, and are hereby, consti,
tutcd the Resident Committee of the CITY of
Cincinnati, upder the National Executive
Committee, and are authorized to make all
needful local provisions, and such necessary
arrangements as shall be required for the
convenience of the Convention to be held in
that city on the 22d of June, 1850.
The Committee then adjourned to meet at
the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, on Thursday,
June IL next.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06
communion Cur.a,

AN old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure for Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Affections,
also a positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers
In thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuated by this motive and desire to relieve
human suffering, will send free Of charge to
all who desire 1t, this recipe, in German,
French, or English, with full directions for
preparing and using. Sent by mail by adj
". SHERAR. 14p Pomers' Block. Rochester. ". z.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06
The South and Negro Rule.

The Republican organs are worrying
themselves over recent statement in
the Charleston eNeDs and Courier to the
effect that the people of South Carolina
never intend to again submit to negro
domination, and will take all necessary
means to prevent repetition of their
former experience. If the aforesaid or
gans viii put themselves in the place of
the people of South Carolina, they will
probably obtain more impartial view
of the case. We have repeatedly de-
clared, and now declare again, that
there is no State in the North, not even
Massachusetts, or Kansas, overwhelm-
ingly Republican as they are, that
would endure for three months what
South Carolina endured for eight years
If negroes had done in either of the
former States what they did in the lat
ter, the last one of them would have
been driven across the border. The
original Yankees in Massachusetts and
the imported variety in Kansas would
have risen in mass to rid themselves of
the unbearable nuisance. And the
nuisance once gone, they would have
died rather than allow it to return.
South Carolina will do no more, but
she may have to do less. She may have
to yield to negro supremacy backed
by Federal power, but neither she nor
any other Southern State will ever wear
that yoke a second time unless it is riv-
eted by Federal bayonets. This is the
simple solemn truth, and the Republic
can party may as well take due notice
thereof and govern itself accordingly.
Hereafter, if not ''bucked and gagged"
by standing army, the South will be
ruled by the intelligence, the capital,
and the energy of the country; in 9TH
err words, by the white population. At
ricanized carpet-baggery has had its
day, there, and a long and dirty day
it was, but there will be no more of it
at any price, unless the South is gar
risoned as conquered territory. Self
preservation is the highest of all laws,
and self-preservation demands that
the political pyramid shall henccforth
stand upon its base, and not upon its
apex. st. Louis Republican.
ONLY four States now elect Gov
ernor every year, sixteen once in two
years, two once in three years, and six
teen once in four years. Three elect
their Senates annually, eleven once in
two years, one once in three years, and
twenty-three once in four years. Eight
States elect their Houses of Represent
atives for one year, and thirty for two
years. Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island and Connecticut are the only
States which elect II Governor every
year. The only States with any annual
State elections outside of New England
are Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York
and New jersey.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06
USEFUL AND SCIENTIFIC.

GLUCOSE FROM RAGs.-The Journal
Of Apptted Science says: GA manufac-
tory in Germany turns out one thousand
pounds of grape-sugar day made from
old linen. The old linen, which is pure
vegetable fibrine, is treated with sui
ph1ric acid and converted into dextrine.
This is washed with lime-water, and
then treated with more acid, and almost
immediately it changes and crystallizes
INTO glucose-or grape-sugar-which is
highly valued in the making of rich
preserves and jellies. The process is
said to be economical, and the sugar is
chemically the same as that found in the
grape. Why the product should be
objected to on the score of its origin is
not clear, if one reflects that grapes are
nourished by materials more offensive
than old rags, and that there is prac-
tically no difference between Il trans
formation in Natures laboratory and
ono in the laboratory of the chemist.
Still there is great cutlery over the
German sugar-rag factory, and consid-
cradle danger of the enterprise being
stopped by the German Government.
VALUABLE FIBRoUs PLANT.-Prof.
5. Waterhouse, of the Washington Uni
Nefsity, d. LOUIS, says: Inc recent
experiments of Mr.. Lefranc seem to
prove that the Ambition avicenm con-
tains a valuable fiber for textile use.
This plant abOunds throughout the West,
and has with rapid spread and rank
luxuriauce taken exclusive possession of
whole fields. Its aggressive depravity
has-earned for it the irreverent title of
IS DEVILS Plant But what has hereto
fore been regarded as a noxius weed
may yet become an important addition
to our domestic fibers. 1t is already
worth 30 a ton in the market. Farmers
can judge for themselves whether this
price will afford a margin of profit.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

MIR. TAYLOR, of Burlington, Vt,
says he has tried wood and stone jars
for putting up butter, and finds that
butter from the same churning, part
put in stone jars and part in tubs, that
in jars will keep u year in good condi-
ton while that in tubs would become
frowy in three months.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

CREAM HAsH.-Mince any nice, cold,
fresh meat or ham, place in a spider,
and cover with sweet cream or milk
add butter, pepper and salt to taste
let it come to a boil, and pour over nice
ly Drowned toast, if wished for tea or
breakfast; if wished for dinner serve by
itself to be eaten with mashed potatoes
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

The prevalence of malarial disease Il soun-
try and town indicates danger to which we
are all exposed. Inese diseases are easy to
contract and hard to eradicate. But Warmers
Safe Pills neutralze the poison and cure them.
And they are equally effective against all bill
iOus troubles.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

For sore throat, gargle with Piso's Cure,
mixed with a little water. Relief is instant.
C. Gilbert's Laundry, pat. gloss & corn Starch
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

A philosopher says, "You require
in marriage precisely the same quality
that you would in eating sausage-absO-
lutte confidence
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

JOHN NJ. KILEY is now In Europe selling the
Frazer Axle Grease.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

REDDISG's RUSSIA SALvE is an invaluable
dressing for inflamed and sore joints. Price 25c.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06
Call for the National Democratic Con.
ventiOn.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Feb. "A.
The Executive Committee of the National
Democratic Committee met day, with n
full attendance, the Hon. w. ii. Barnum in the
chair, and issued the following call:
The National Democratic Committee, hav
ing met in the City OF Washington on the 23d
of February, 1850, has appointed Tuesday.
June y next. at noon, as the time, and chosen
the City of Cincinnati as the place, of holding
the National Democratic Convention. Each
State Is entitled to representation therein
equal to double the number of its Senators and
representatives in the Congress of the United
states. All Democratic, Conservative and
othercitizcnsof the United States, irrespective
of past political associations or differences,
who can unite with us in an effort for pure,
economical and constitutional government,
are cordially invited to join in sending dele
gates to the Convention.
At the last National Democratic Convention
held in the City of st. Louis, the following
resolution WAS adopted: H-...
Resoired, That the States be requested to In
struct their delegates to the National Demo-
cratic Convention to be held in 1850 whether
1t be desirable to continue the two thirds rule
longer in force in the National Convention,
ana that the National Committee insert such
request in the call for the next Convention.
WILLIAM Ill. BARNUM, Connecticut,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

ALL DISEASES OF THE BLooD.-If VEGETINB
will relieve pain, cleanse, purify and cure
such diseases, restoring the patient to perfect
health after trying different physicians, many
remedies, suffering for years, is it not conclu-
sive proof, If you a sufferer, you be
curedl Why is this medicine performing
such great curesl 1t works i'll the blood, in
the circulating fluid. 1t can truly be called
the Great blood Purifier. The great source
of disease originates in the blood; and no
medicine that does not act directly upon 1t, to
purify and rcuovate, has any just claim upon
public attention.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06
Advice to Con.umptIves.

No man, however uncleanly,. would drink
muddy, dirty water. A party which occupies
a room for hours, breathing the same air,
might be compared to a party of bathers
drinking the water in which they battle. The
patient must keep the window of his bed
room open. Night air is fresh air without
daylight. In close, crowded rooms, the pa
tient suffering from lung complaints breathes
consumptively. By taking these precautions
and using DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets, fully
one half of the cases of lung complaints would
be cured in six months. For cough and irri
tation of the lungs do not always indicate the
presence of consumption although it may result
In that disease, and IL consumption has al
ready become deeply seated in the system,
this is the most efficient course Of treatment
that can be pursued outside of any institution
that provides special facilities for the treat
ment of this disease. DIR. Pierce's celebrated
Invalid's Hotel is such an Institution. Send
stamp for descriptive pamphlet containing
also complete treatise upon consumption,
explaining its causes, nature, and the best
methods Of treating it, together with valuable
hints concerning diet, clothing, exercise, etc,
for consumptives. Address Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06
FREDERICK o. PRINCE, Massachus


WILLIAM ii. FORNEY, Alabama.
JOHN j. SEMTER. Arkansas.
+. McCOPPIN, California.
IL. NJ. HUGHES, Colorado.
IIARBERsON HICKMAN, Delaware.
WILKINSON CALL, Florida
GEORGE +. BARNES, Georgia.
W. G. GOUDY, Illinois.
AUSTIN III. BROWN, Indiana.
NJ. NJ. Ham, Iowa
ISAAC E. EATON, Kansas.
H. u. MCHENRY, Kentucky.
Il. f. JONES, Louisiana.
EDMUND WILSON, Maine.
OUTERBRIDGE HOHsEY, Maryland.
EDWARD KANTER, Michigan.
WILLIAM LOCHREN, Minnesota.
ETHEL BARKSDALE, Mississippi.
JOHN q. PRIEST, Missouri.
GEORGE l.. MILLER, Nebraska.
X. p HEATING. Nevada.
A. W. SULLowAY, New Hampshire.
MILES Ross, New Jersey.
ABRAHAM $. HEWITT, New York.
NJ. W. RANSOM, North Carolina.
JOHN q. THOMPSON, Ohio.
JOHN WHITAKER, Oregon.
WIN. L. SCOTT, Pennsylvania.
NICHOLAS VAN SLYCK, Rhode Island.
JAMES II. RIoN South Carolina.
WIN. t. BATE, Tennessee.
+. 5. STOCKDALE, Texas.
IL. B. SMALLEY, Vermont.
H. A. COGEILL, Virginia.
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, West virginia
WIN. +. Villas, Wisconsin.
The Committee then voted to adjourn tf
meet at the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati or
the 18th of June.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

WHEN WHITING TO ADvE1TIgKRs,
please say you saw the AdvsFtassmsnt n
this paper. Advertisers Ike to knew
whom and where their AaveFtissnsnA
are paying best.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-03-06

AGENTS wanted for IIlustrd Life of James Brothers
nuIA THRILLING NEW BOOK. Terms free
W. y BRYAN. Publisher 8O2 N. 4th St. St Louis. Mo
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-16
MUSCEILANEOUS.

An official statement compiled ut the postoilice
department, shows the issues of postage stamps,
stamped envelopes and postal cards during the
fiscal year foot up to an aggregate Of $3l, $780,
6l9, being al increase of nearly So 50O, 900 over
the total for the preceding fiscal year, or IL 2-lO
per cent. This percentage il abeut double the
average rate Of increase during the previous
five years. The greatest proportional increase
in in the item Of postal cards, issues OF which
amounted 10 Ss2,763, 470 during the last fiscal
AZ against &, 2l7,9 $40 for the year ended june
80, 1879, an augmentation of "a per cent. The
largest actual gain to postal revenue was in
issues Of ordinary postage stamps, which during
the last fiscal year, aggregated SO, Al, 926,
being an increase Of 81, 297, 6G9, on IL 4-lO per
cent. over the preceding year. The issues OF
newspaper and periodical stamps increased
Is lilo per cent, the totals being VI ,OSS Az Tor
the fiscal year OF 1880.
MAJOR GEORGE A. REyNoLDs. q prominent
Kansas politician, died nj Washington on the
9th instant, after brief illness.
REV. BARNES SEARS, DID,, LII. D., Of Staul-
ton, Va, died ut Saratoga on the 9th instant,
aged n years.
The June report of the Department OF Agri
culture shows the following in relation to crops
throughout the United States: There is an i'll
crease of per cent. in the acreage under oats,
anu inc cOHultlOn Oh tnScrOp II cNcchcllt, IIoih-
ising yield of II per cent greater than last
year. The acreage under rye and barley has
decreased since 1870, but the yield will De about
the same. Clover has an increased acreage;
the increase, however, is confined to the cotton
growing states and the Pacific coast. The con.
dtion Of the crop is not good. Fruit OF all
kinds will be quite plentiful, much more 80 than
for the previous year.
AT Jersey City, N. j., on the I'd inst, Mary
O'Connor, the insane woman, killed her three
children.
LYDIA HURI.BUr suicided ut Dayton, o., on
the 9th. by drowning in a cistern. She was q
victim of opium.
MAN named Baker was killed by mar
named Reed in row ut Mt. Vernon, Ind, Oh
the Sd inst.
Ar circus melee Mt Shclbyyille, ILL.,, on the
Sd inst, Il stray bullet killed twelye-year-old
boy named Frecl.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-16
SONGS of the SteenleS.

In this age the Netherlands claim pre-
cedence among the countries of Europe
in belfry music. There are more chimes
or carillons in that country than in any
other A great number of bells are re-
quired for this strange kind of music,
which is sometimes Of very elaborate
and intricate character. The cariUOns q
ctaricr are played like II pianO-forte.
The keys are handles connected with the
bells by rods or cords. The cQritiOnne1T
employs botd hands and feet in executing
the airs which charm the inhabitants of
the low countries. The pedals commu-
nicate with the larger bells for the bass.
The keys on which the treble notes de-
pend are struck with the hand, which is
cased i'll thick leathern stall. 1t is re-
corded that IL carihOnnCur of Brugee
was SO expert he even executed fugues
on those famous bells that hang in the
cathedral of that ancient city. The rap
idly developing esthetic taste of our peO-
pie is gradually bringing the use of
chimes and peals into our American
churches in the place Of single bells. In
New York there are three sets Of chime
bells-those of st. Thomas church, on
Fifth avenue and Fifty-third street, the
chimes of Grace, on Broadway, oppo-
site Wall street. The bells Of St
Thomas ten in number, were cast
in West Troy, and put up in the beau
tiful tower two years ago. They are the
finest in tone and tune. Their music is
wonderously beautiful. The bells Of
Grace, also ten in number, have aunited
weight of 10000 pounds. The largest
bell, called the rectors bell, or the toll
ing bell, weighs 1885 pounds. This
splendid chime cost $G,0 600. If you wish
to enjoy II new sensation, go up into the
beethoven of Grace Church when Mr..
Sonia, the carittOnneur, is practicing.
He does not dance about amidst forest
Of ropes, pulling one and then another
and another, as the Old-time bell-ringers
Of England did; but he plays on his
carlton u ciaricras they dom Holland.
There they are, ten chime-ringing levers
ranged in row like the keys of piano
forte. Those huge keys require the
whole strength of his arm and hand TO
move them. To each of the levers is at
tached rope, passing through the cell
ing to the tower above, where it con-
meets with its particular bell. Up In the
light, airy, latticed tower, far above the
roofs of the tallest houses, hang the ten
huge wide-mouthed messengers of sound,
that only awaits the masters touch totill
the air with melody. No untrays,ed
American can appreciate it fully. 1t was
the music of what Victor Hugo calls an
opera of steeples.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-16
TIL. ~ E,Ss.

The president has appointed Samuel T..
Mahon, bayfield,, Wis. agent for the lndians Of
Lapoint agency, Wis. vice Isaac ). Mahon, APP
pointed Indian inspector.
THE Chesterfield stakes at Newmarket We're
won 10y LOrlard's lroquols. Voluptuary and
Danique ran dead heat for second place.
Ara banquet of the committee of the France
American Union nj Paris on the 9TH inst. in
celebration Of an official notification to the
United Statds of the assured completion of
Bartholdc'f statue of Liberty 10 he erected III
the harbor of New York, Lqboulaye, who pr a.
sided, said the statute would certainly bc erect
ed 10y 1855, the centenary Of the Versailles
treaty of peace between England and America
and the year of the exhibition i'll New York city.
The army worm has appeared on the hop
ranches near San Francisco, Cal.
AMAsA STONE. the millionaire of Cleveland,
offers TO give 100000 AS an endowment fund
and 10000 for the purchase Of land. provided
the Western Reserve college, Of Hudson, o.,
shall be removed to Cleveland. His proposition
will be accepted.
SUPERVISOR OF CENSUS WRIGHT having COM
plctcd taking the census of Chicago, gives SOP,
Si5 ~ the actual population of that city.
4 CRAwFoRpSvILLE (lnd.) dispatch says
Allen Brothers, dry goods Dealers made an aS-
sipriment on the 9th inst. for the benefit of
creditors. Liabilities $50, 900; assets $4,000.
The Sioux and Blackfcct Indians had dis
pute recently about PONIES which resulted in
eight Of the Sioux being killed.
ELIEI DANzISGER ~ Co., tanners. Chicago,
who were recently burned out have made all
assignment. Liabilities $4,000; assests about
S60.UU0.
4 NEW railroad company was organized at
Burlington Ksr, Oh the LIST inst, To bc known
as the Ottawa. Burlingamc and Council Grove
Railroad and TrleEral Il company. The capital
stock Is placed 1t ; loo, UoU. and preliminary
surveys have been made, and Il route found
east Of Burlington To Ottawa. The line runs
down the Dragon river bottom among the most
fertile lands in the state.