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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11
Educa Ing Horses.

Horses can be educated to the cx-
tent of their understanding, as chill
dren, and can be easily damaged or
ruined by bad management. We be-
lieve that the difference found in
horses as to vicious habits and reliabil-
ity comes much more from the differ
emit management of men, than from
variance OF natural disposition in ami
mails. Horses with high mettle are
more easily educated than those of
less or dull spirits, and are more sus-
ceptible to illtraining, and, consequent
ly, may be made good or bad, accord
ing to the education they receive.
Horses with dull spirits are not by
any means proof against bad manage
ment, for in them may be found the
most provoking obstinacy, vicious
habits of different characters that rem
der them almost entirely worthless.
Could the coming generations of
horses in this country be kept from
their days of colt-hood to the age of
five years in the hands of good, care
full managers, there would be seen a
vast difference in THIS general charae-
ter of these noble animals. .st t.l
If a colt is neDsr allowed to get. an
advantage,it will never know, that it
possesses a power that man cannot
control, and E made familiar with,
strangsut1petst it VIZ not be skittishs
and nervous. If horse Is made acS
eustdsned from his early, days ITO have
objects hit him on his Heels, back or
hip, he will pay no attention to the
giving way ofsa harness, o. a wagon
running against him at@an unexpected
moment. 81 'sAe'sts .S9s.
Weonee saw an aged lady driving
high-spirited horse attached to. a Car
rage, down steep hill. with no hold
back straps upon the harness, and sho
assuredsus that there was no danger,
for her son accustomed his horse to all
kinds of usages and sights that COM
monty drive tha animal into a frenzy
of fear AND excitement.
A gun eau be fred from the back of
a horse, an --umhrella held over the
head, a buffalo robe thrown upon his
neck. q railroad engine pass close by,
his heels bumped With Sticks, and the
animal take it all as a natural ,condi-
ton of things, if only taught by care
full management that it will not be in
jured thereby. There is great need
of improvement. in 6his noble animal.
Less beating wanted and more educa-
ton The Horseshoe,-. ~ - - T.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11
Smoked Mutton Hams.

Choose fat young mutton. Rub it
thoroughly with a mixture in the pro-
portion Of one part sugar to two. Of salt,
and half an 3ppce. Of saltpeter and the
same quantity Of black pepper to %
pound of the mixture. Place the meat
III a covered vessel and turn and beat IL
twice a day for three consecutive daye.
The fourth dayiwipe the scum from the
meat, wash it-with strong vinegar,s and
again. rub it with the. mixture. Tie
day after beat and turn it; repeat these
alternate operations for ten DAYS, being
careful to remove the scum before such
rubbing, and to turn the meat every
time. After this it must be smoked for
ten days. To be used the same as
smoked veEison or dried beef.
To pickle without smoking them. rub
the hams with Il mixture of sugar, pep
er and saltpeter. allowing four ounces
ofsthe former and an ounce each of the
a pound and quarter of salt to the
same quantity. After the meat is
thoroughly rubbed, cover it with the
salt and turn and beat it every day as
before directed. At the end of a week
add a teacupful of vinegar to the brine
and continue the turning and beating.
After three weeks take It from the brine.
wash with fair water, then with strong
vinegar and hang up in a cool cellarfo
a week or Tess according to tbe wealth
er. 1t should be soaked in cold water
about an hour before boiling
Z An old cook book says that hams pro-
tected by wrapping. oap be kept packed
in q barrel full of charcoal broken pref
ty small, and even claims that tainted
meat can be restored. However doubt
full that last statement may be. it seems
quite possible that good meat could be
SO kept for a fewsdays in warm wealth
or. sIhere is also snethsd Of Presery-
ing meat Ry the use ol salieyls ;hs acid; d;
these ways ], merely mention them, So,
there is Some ching for yod ;and ne TO
find out about: +Prairfs s1drnser ~
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11
The Indian Green.COrn Dance.

One of the most important events
among the Indians was the annual
screen Corn Dance" This, contrary
to the generally received opinion, was
religious festival. So soon as the green
corn was ripe enough to eat, the chief
sent out his order, and on a day appoint
ed the town assembled at the council
house. Tho leaves of shrub (ilex vom-
ltorleo) were gathered and boiled till
tea OF strong purgative properties was
made. This was ussa-yohola, the FAM
GUS ''black drink" After drinking CO
piously of the black drink the dance be-
gan in the council house. The braves
were all dressed in their best buckskin.
1 no squaws, in addition to their usual
orna ments, wore about theA. knees and
ankles small bells, which jingled a soft
accompaniment'tor the motions of the
dance. The dance was a serious, silent
series of wild and grotesque evolutions,
varied by occasional interludes of indie
pendent, individual movements, accord.
ing to the fancy of the dancer The ex-
ercises were continued day and night
until by perspiration and the active eff
fects OF the medicine the system was
thoroughly cleansed and renovated.
And to this end tended the dancing ex-
ercises. During the entire period the
diet wc' restricted to green confidence
the name. 1t correspondent in many
features to the Jewish Jubilee, ending
all previous liabilities and burying ali
resentments and ill-feelings. Life for
life was the fundamental principle of
the Indian penal code, but if the SLAYER
escaped till this period and could, unob-
served, slip in among the dancers, his
offense was pardoned and his life safe
At the end of the festival they 60 took the
talk" the chief slowly and solemnly ad-
dressing them on their Obligations TO the
Great Spirit, Saga-Misseh, and their
moral duties toward each other. As
they had cleansed their bodies Of all i'm
,purities, SO they should cleanse their
Ainds of all amin osities and resentmHpts,
hey were exhorted to bravery, honesty
a4-leth fulpess siHethe discharge Of
whet9ett duty was allotted them. To
this added an exposition of the
tribal laws, with general fnstruEtions as
to their condnct during the nc6tewelve
months, or until the next g gr6en-corn
dance. y While the "talk ''swas going
on not a whisper was heard or a1nlbve-
ment made, but all sat in the most alb
sorbed attention. Before the talk begun
al fires were extinguished, and ywhSn it
enS1ed new fire was made by rubbing
two dried$sticks, and the ceremonies
ended. The utmost solemnity and de-
corum were observed throue hout the
entire period of the festival. An old
Indian ceuntrymau, who. had attended
inany Of them. says that the whole affair,
from beginning to end, was not only
free from levity, but .solemnly impress
sive-Macon (Ga.) Mail. 's'J'
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TIME AND TIDE. 4
EE 81 xiii Iiitls ssSa SlS Sa

s AZ ssfS ssis ssSa sss1s %lG BY
Il Heard sweetest notes In the ripping song
That trilled its notes where the crosses lie;
-IHouhle and grief were yet unborn
That was thesonS of life's glad MORN
A schoolgirl passed by the gurglIpg 1ood,
Which kissed the stones at her Active feet,
As sSe S cuxnded over N III and fect, -
Singing in,turn her childish lay
That WIS the song of a later day.
A maiden walked by the brooklet's side,
And heard the song Of the silvern stream;
Fair, and soon 70 become bride,
Every impulse a golden dreamt
HHes4 u sssR * ST. Ss Si ri .im Of life
Awomau passed By the brookIet's side,
Walking In sorrowful grief alone,
Hearing means in its turbid tide.
Echoing those her life had known;
Changed the sound OF its restless ruin
Life had reached to the height of noon
Aged and bent. a woman roamed,
Over its rapids the water foamed,
Fierce and swift from its woodland lair:
Sadly she listened, then wept and sighed
Itfcdrew near TO Its eventide.
Once again did she come that way,
An her beauty and brightness hid.
Fair taco furrowed and hair turned gray,
Sheltered under q conn's lid:
Wind and water in dirges blend,
Lie vas over and this its end.
Still the brook in its restless flow
Chants its anthems or murmnrs low,
just ~ It did in the long ago.
-, 7fnaadctphtd Progress.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

ments of Lawes and Gilbert at
Rothamsted. England. 1t is found by
them that the plots upon which CON
tinuous crops of clover, beans and
roots have been grown without any
manure, have declined more rapidly
than tho land devoted to cereal grain
crops. This is surprising, in SO far as
clover, etc. are generally considered
as restorative rather than exhaustive
crops. A judicious rotation of crops
is as much needed to preserve the even
fertility of the soil as to keep it mel
low and, free from weeds ADaerican
A1ric1lturisL
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

William j. 'Coughlan, of Somervillc, Mass,
says: "In the fall of 1876 was taken with q
siolent bleeding Of the lungs, followed by severe
cough. was admitted to the City Hospital
While there the doctors said had a hole in my
left lung as big as half dollar. gave up no pc.
but . friend told me of DIR. VIM. HALL's BAL
sAM FOR THE LUNGS. l got a bottle, when to
my surprise Icommenceit to feel better, and to-
day feel In better spirits than have the past
three years. Iwrite this hoping that every one
afflicted with Diseased Lungs will take DIR. WIN.
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, and be con-
WINGED that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED"
Also sure remedy for Colds, Coughs, and all
Chest ana Lung Diseases. Sold by druggists.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11
The Philadelphia Weekly Magazine

The Philadelphia Weekly WdgdStne
for Saturday, March 3, 1898. has the
following remarkable death notice: Eat
New London Conn., Mr.. John Weeks.
aged ia. When LOG he married his
gray hairs had fallen off and were re-
newed by dark head of hair. A new
set of teeth had made their appearance,
and he ate three pounds of pork, two
or three pounds of bread, and drank
nearly pint of wine a few hours be-
fore his death"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11
. Fort Wayne lndJ Sentinel

When about twelve years old, said Mr..
Geisman, of the Globe Chop House to our
representative, met with an accident with
a horse, by which my skull was fractured, and
ever since have suffered with the most OK
cruciating rheumatic pains. OF late ap-
piled st. Jacobs OIL which has given me al
most total relief
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

-sItis not what we earn. but what we
save, that makes us rich. 1t is not what
we eat, but what we digest, that makes.
us strong. 1t is not what we read, but
1t is not what we intend, but what we
faint wishes, but a lifelong struggle,
that makes us valiant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11
A Certain Cure,

The first thing to do in the spring is to
clean house. For internal cleansing and
renovating, no other medicine Is equal to
Kidney-Wort. in either dry or liquid form
i cures headache; bilious attacks, constipa-
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TO BE CONTINUED. I

"A woman in Pittsburgh returned
to her home after a short absence to
find the house shut up in front and
Grape on The door. Her little daughter
was play ing that her doll had just ex-
pired.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

Ladies', you cannot make fair skin, rosy
cne .;a AM spaskins eyes WIN an tne COS
while in poor health, and nothing will give
you such good health, strength, bouy ant
spirits and beauty As Hop Bitters. A trial is
certain proof See another column.-Isls-
graph. --t.,-a,.. To-. -.gr
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

"A barn containing six heavy horses
was lifted from its foundation and car
ried half a mile without the least, injury
to the animals in recent storm at
Worthington. ..'Ai 81
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

THE official hangman of Germany adver-
tised that he would take an apprentice, and
he bad 400 applications in six days.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

THE farmers favorite author-Fieldiug.
That OF the barrel malzer-Cooper. That Of
the jeweler-Goldsmith. -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11
SlEPln0THER ANa STEP son.

yiikd A,st4Fyl Of ]tgs,, Jfs!Eo.sy. Ha-
- tired, ReyeqfG AND Herpie- 90,
SeIf.Sacrifice -slss
-Scr.xo. ,SI,rrvIIr4E w1TSy;, .-.re'f-'
Hss 4sss's 4 Isngs Mern T:r.,;. ss'd5e
Golden Dascn," "Wbich Loved
=. a.'trTI - H0s .Bsssfl "a Bose n
IhorTts.'' de-. de-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

Best Watches and Lowest Prices.
Write for illustrated catalogue to Standard
American Watch Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

Don't DIE In the House.
Ask Druggists for Though on Rats" It clear
out rats, mice, reaches, fl es, bed-bugs, 15c.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

Charles Nelson, ESQ.,, Proprietor Nelson
House, speaking to us recently observed: I
suffered SO much with rheumatism that my
arm withered, and ply sicians could not help
me. was in despair OF my life, when some
one advised me to try st. Jacobs Oil 1 did
so, aud as II by magic, i was instantly re-
lievedr and, by the, continued use, of the Oil,
entirely cured. 1 thank heaven for having
used this wonderful remedy, for It used my
life. It also cured my wife. i.ai .f...
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

REDDING's RUSSIA SALvE. Best family salve
in the world, and excellent for stable use.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

FREDDIE has gothic idea of Christian.
He says he feels like one when he is willing
to play boss all day with his little brother and
be boss all the time.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11


diStsnce and tho hills were covered
-psVithsaeE~----~---
How fair and grand it was, this
stately home-of his! Could 4ny straa
ger send him from itP He tod himself
that he had not half appreciated it
before, but that lie would love 1t more
dearly than ever now. He looked sad
} him 1fom tbe diniHel foom Window
longed to go and comfort him. - 81
-sOf what is he thfnking," asked
Lean OF herself. . He looks sad. *
: .sihe thinking of Lady Viola, Queen by
y the geld on her headI 1 must go to
him. cannot bear that look on his
III IA. a lew minutes afterwards there was
light touch on his arm, and a beauti-
full lace looked up into his.
long IA esSs2in Wy sos 9 ISss q
60 nahappys What, can you have to
sc sulnsd to her with ! glad smile.
Hsreoold he ,-svs4tpr few minutes,
tC.H DC anyt Eng for you. Rossp',
= not look ~ you did on the night we
came home Why has the brightness
gone from your faceg thought on
6st night + gas Tie brightest face /
s45shad ever seem" 49, fsss -3sG
"a q, M sa1 ,o,,"h ~ -; n's v,s n sree ss
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laid ser hand upon his arm.
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Austen aid - to That Give. mo.
the nriviIeSe q -speakinc., cannot
help seeing vh.. !. !, wrong ,MayI Ten
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'fhekite,faH--
Revolution,

To keep In good humor the good people who deliGhs
Es incnsd 70 60 to aloe IN the summit instssd q,
5ks . 'possum, in the winters and TO prevent ou}
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you s.hsr hls sMsrchsn. q ysgie: = pr Hamlet er
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CHAPTER 1v.4coSrfrrrp.

RossCumnor began to realize that his
position was entirely changed. He was
too loyal to blame his father, even in
thought; but moro than once it had oc-
CURED to him that there had been a
fatal mistake in. his own bringing up,
that he ought not to nave had SO much
.pgler in his hands, that he ought, not
to have been made so completely master
While there WAS any chance of his ia
thes,s-ma<rying again ~ ''''''
He. walked silently up and down the
broad terrace. Though christmas had
gone, the snow and the frost we're still
-ainEeriAgf slt ~aSs p lovely day. the
sky was as blue as that of Italy, the air
pale g9ld- From the terrace there was
3 fine view of the -neighbofiDg coun-
try. The broad sheet Of water shone
ike silver, and dark woods in the
diStsn0e Ind tho hills were covered
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

AN inferior article is dear at any price. Re-
member this. and buy Frazer Axle Grease.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-06-11

Cheap Guns for the People.
OF every kind. Write for illustrated cata-
logue to ct. Western Gun W'ks ,Pittsburg, Pa.
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the falling water, and the mere with its
borders Of dropping trees, made this
window a fasorite spot. The room it
SELF was magnifcently furnished all
that art oonld suggest or money obtain
was procured for its. decoration. Lady
Cumnor preferred it to any other.
The shades OF evening had fallen, and
a gray light lay over the mere. In the
gate burned bright fire, which filled
the room with rudy. light. and before
which sat three lovely women Two
Of them the girl with the sweet South
ern face and dark passionate eyes, and
the fair English girl whose face was like
q rose and whose eyes had the purple
light of the heartsease were seated
side BY side 20 the third Mrs. Pitt
was busily engaged retailing the last
and most piquant scandal. a scandal
that was just going the round of society.
Lady CumnOr was interested. Sir Aus
ten, in a lounging-chair near them,
wondered why women rejoiced in scan
Dial; and Ross. buried in reverie,. sat
watching the two girls. -
Her ladyship would not have the
lamps lighted. Nothing could be bet
Ter. she Said, than the rudy glare. The
whispered. words of Mrs Pitt had Genie
to ar end. Sir Austen looked very
much as though he were enjoying q
nap, and Lady Cumnor thought it high
time she fired a shot at the enemy.
"Viola," she said, in her gentle,
caressing voice, which was sweetest
when it had a sting, '.in this light every
hair on your head shines ike gold.
You have no idea how beautiful the
effect is"
Lady Viola looked up with little
pleased laugh. hoping that Ross wonld
have something to say about it; but his
eyes were fixed upon the dark hair near
him,
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-
continued, in a low tone. to his COM
panion, !" you will draw me into terri
BILE mischief some day. You make me
forget eyerythin in the wide world ex-
cept yourself. :
"A thrill of happiness went through
the girls heart. Would that he might
so forget for ever! -
Ross Curlnor did not understand the
meaning of the word "deceit." In all
his life he had never deceived or be-
trayed any one. He had never told a
falsehood, nor had he ever affected that
which he did not feel Lady-Viola had
long been his chosen friend and play
fellow; but he had never fiirted with
her. 1t had been a very honest. kind
ly affection; and he was vexed with
himself now that he had neglected her
even for few minutes.
,, .tWhat shall find for you, ViolaP,'
he asked. 1t will be difficult to find
any flower beautiful enough or fine
enough to match with what Lady Cum
nor calls the gold threads of your hair.
Lean, do you wish that you wore this
crown of FURNISHED gold?'
Is 1t would be of little use wishing"
she replied. Though am dark my
premacy of brunettes, 1 think fair
women are far the prettiest."
% I am thinking of every variety Of
color. Lady Viola" said Ross. white
and gold, sgreen apd geaR 4. cannot
tell which is the brettie fNOnfbfna :"
sFind soassshiHt ftisaE win suit Miss
DynevQr first, said the Earls danab-
ter. - ....s..s-- -. -
~ do not think that viii Be SO diff
cult; with black hair and Spanish
face one thinks ipstinctively of a rose.
Here is one-deep crimson in color,
with a delicious perfume. May place
it in your hair, Leam--just where it
ought to bep''
YES" she replied.
TO BE CONTINUED.