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American citizen., 1881-04-02
Joe WinrOW's Two Blows.

a wcll-known citizen, remarkable TOR
his unostcntatious bcnevolencc and
piety, hearing of Joe Winrow's death,
said: az m sorry to hear it,"
"Did you ever take any lessons from
him?'' the sculler asked.
The pious old gentleman opened his
eyes wide "Good gracious, moi" said
he. 81 never put on boXing-glove in
my life, and | trust l may never be in
duced to raise my hand in anger against
any one. They say Winrow was a great
fighter"
"You bet," was the reply.
''Do you know" said the pious gen.
tleman, .'that L was acquainted with
Winrow for several years before l could
bring myself to believe he was fighter.
He was neighbor of mine for long
time When he moved in, some one
told me he was a prize fighter, and | ex-
pccted every day to see him engage in a
quarrel. To my surprise, ! never saw
him have u misunderstanding with any
one. He was always sober and pleasant,
and | noticed he used to stop and chat
with the little children. Everybody
spoke kindly to him, and l began to
think there must be some terrible mis-
take about the reputation he had of be-
ing desperate fighter. | doubted
whether he could fight at all, he was so
quiet; but one day down on Washington
Street | saw him save Il little child from
the wheels of IL milk wagon. The
driver, great burly fellow, took no
trouble to avoid the little one, and the
child would certainly have been killed
had not Winrow rushed in and seized
her. The driver only jeercd and would
have gone on had not Joe shouted out to
him tlat he ought to be arrested. The
fellow stopped at once and commenced
co use fearful language.
"'I've good mind said he, sto get
down and give you licking
"' You'd better try it. said Winrow,
hand. IF you step down I'll break your
jaw, you big ruffian.'
"The driver jumped down at once
and made a rush for Joe, and really
trembled for him, for his assailant was
a ferocious-looking fellow, and a great
deal heavier and stronger. The old
man did not seem to be bit scared,
though. He just lifted the little child
away few feet and then turned and
threw out his right hand at the driver,
and the fellow went down like 4 log. I
was astonished beyond measure, for the
old man did not seem to make any ex-
traordinary eNertion. The driver got
up at once and made another rush at
Joe, and the old man threw out his left
hand, and down went the belligerent
party again as if he had been shot.
was more surprised than ever, for the
second blow seemed 10 stun the fellow,
and he lay for some time on his back in
the mud. Then he turned over and
crawled on his hands and knees to the
wagon, and climbed up in u dazed sort
of way to the seat and drove off. no.
ticed that his face was covered with
blood. When twas all over / took the
old man by the hand, and the first thing
1 knew 1 was complimenting him,
though l never thought | should be
found praising man for striking an
other down on the street. The old fell
low only laughed though.
"'Oh, that's nothing, said he. why,
the duffcr couldn't whip a ten-year-old
boy. l don't believe he knew how to
hit me if l stood and let him. '''-San
Francisco Chronicle.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

Mr.. ii. l.. Kimball, Director Gen
cral of the international Cotton Expo
sition. to be held in Atlanta in October,
is in New York making final arrange
ments for getting the Exposition ma
chinery in motion. In reply to report
er he said: There is now not the
slightest doubt that the Exposition will
be a success in every sense of the word.
After careful survey of the situation we
decided that 100000 was necessary to
get everything in proper shape. OF this
amount $780, was allotted to Atlanta,
and our friends in the North said that if
Atlanta would subscribe that much they
would do the rest. We opened the
books in Atlanta, and in one hour the
amount needed was subscribed. l have
now come to New York to get the sub
scriptions of those interested here in the
enterprise. Three subscribers in this
city have given about S10,0U0, and
have no fears that we will get all that is
needed. 1t is the belief of those who are
conversant with the prospect that the
receipts at the gates and for privileges
will be enough to pay back the subscrip-
tion in full with a probable profit"
Many persons consider themselves
friendly when they are only oflicious !;
they counsel not so much that you may
become wise as that they may be known
as teachers of wisdom
American citizen., 1881-04-02
Jpittsburph Commercial Gazette. I

THE Rt- Rev. Bishop Gilmour, Cleveland,
Ohio ;-Chas. s. Strickland, ESQ.,, Boylston
street, Boston, Mass. Capt Paul Boyton, the
World-Renowned Swimmer;-Prof c. o. Du-
plessis, Manager Chicago Gymnasium, Chi
cago, IL;-Wm. IL. Wareing, Esq, Asst
General Superintendent New York Post
Office Hon. Thomas L. James, Postmaster,
New York;-Stacey Hill, Esq, Mt. Auburn
Inclined Plane Railroad, Cincinnati, Ohio,
are among the myriads who have experienced
the beneficial effects of that most remarkable
remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, and who have testified
to its efficacy in unqualified terms
American citizen., 1881-04-02
STEPPING INFATHERS TRICKS.

STEPPING INFATHER' s TRICKS.
All through nights wcarying darkness, snowy
In eddying whirls hal hIled the wintry air;
As noiselCs> sly as Time our blossoms takes,
Tncy driftcd here and there
And when the glowing. rosy-hearted morn
Awokc earth sleeping drniz'nS anew,
Behold The snow upon the night-wlndS
Had burieI streets and lanes from view.
The city hosts assaulted the crested snow.
And ~ the Red Sea waves OF old rolled back,
Foam hnnks ON cV cry side loomcd up, and loi
All walked solid track
But yondcr farmhouse. like ship at sea,
BccaImei, with all sails set. awokc to hear
The low of kline, tiocks beating To be free,
The while the day drew near
The farmer, anxious for his troubled herd,
With sturdy stride the tracklcss snow-drifts
BY their great need to strong exertion spurrcd,
He reached the fold nj last.
His gladsomc SON. cxulting, dartcd on.
an go" he shouted, "where my fathers
care not for the snow
He stumbled, struggled. fell: yet still ho rriei;
For pride or courage stayed his turning
Until a new thought dnwned: I'll gol' he
.T'il step in fathers track!"
How many glorious victor cs have been won;
How many from temptation have turned
back.
Dcfyiny evil, Just because a son
Would step in father 5 track
How should you walk, q fathers. lest too late
You strive to call some crring wandercr
back
So live that when the deepening SHOWS OF age
Shall hold your failing strength in bondage
back,
Your ehildrcu's best and noblest heritage
Shall be your shining track
And when the household and tho hearth arc
gone.
And tender looks and tones may not come
back.
Your mantle long may rest upon the son
Who steps in :" fathers track"
Louise y. Uplidln. In YOi.:h's CornpInion-
American citizen., 1881-04-02
haunted Me-

A workingman SAYS: "Debt, poverty and
suffering haunted me for years. caused by a
sick family and large bills for doctoring,
which did no good. was completely dis
couraged until one year ago, by the advice OF
my pastor, l procured Hop B.tters and COM
menced their use, and in one month We were
all well, and none of us have been sick day
since; and 1 want to say to all poor men, you
can keep your families well year with Hop
Bitters for less than one DOCTORS visit will
cost "-CHristdn Adyocdte.
American citizen., 1881-04-02
One of the oldest churches on

One of the oldest churches on the
American Continent is the Tumacaco
Church near Tubac, Arizona. 1t wal
built by the Franciscans in 1854, and
has consequently reached the age OF
.j27 years. Fifty-six years ago lndi;u 9
murdered seven priests Within its wall ,
and twenty-five years ago several priests
came from Rome and dug from Il sepul-
cher on the right side of the altar $780,
900 in coin and jewels.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

OUR representative lately learned the fol
lowing from Mr. Carl siegmund, corner Con-
gress and Washington streets: My daughter
suffered from rheumatism to such an extent
that it crippled her, rendering her unable to
walk at all. We consulted many physicians
and used all kinds Of medicines, but in vain.
At last st. Jacobs Oil effected the happiest
results. 1t cured my daughter.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

You can buy Bugsies and Harness at
Wholesale prices of the ELKHART CARRIAGE
AND HARNESS MIRO Co., Elkhart, Ind. They
ship with privilege of examining before pay
ing. Hand -sewed Oak Leather Team Harness
S25. Single Harness s. to $40. Platform
Price-Iist sent free. w. B. PRATT, Sec'y.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

You can hardly find a medicine which
is at the same time so effective and SO pleas
ant us Piso's Cure for Consumption. For
sale by all druggists at % cents and $1.0C
per bottle,
American citizen., 1881-04-02

A YOUNG bride being asked how her hus-
band turned out, replied that he turned out
very late in the morning and turned in very
late at night--Cani6ridge Press.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

1t seems strange any one will suffer from
arrangements brought on by impure blood,
when SCovILLS' SARsAPARILLA AND STILLIN-
GIA, or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP, will restore
health to the physical organization. 1t is
pleasant to take, and the BEST BLOOD PURI-
FER eyer discovered, curing Scrofula, Weak
ness of the Kidneys, Erysipelas, Malaria; all
Nervous disorders, Debility, Bilious COM
Kidneys, Stomach, Skin, etc AS u health
renewer, it ACTS LIKE A CHARM.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

Potash, says a writer, is absolutely
necessary to successful potato growing.
The easiest and best mode of applying
it is in the form of wood ashes. II is
furnished aso in soft coal ashes and
wcll-rottcd yard or stable manure.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

REDDING's RUSSIA SALvE has proved its ell
cheney by a test of three-quarters of a century.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

DIR. ROGERS VEGETABLE WORM SYRUP in
stantly destroys worms and removes all tho
Secretions which cause them.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

CHEAPER than blacksmithing-is Frazer's
Axle Grease. For sale everywhere. Try it.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

Dogs never get dead broke, they always
have n scent.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

BAKERS PAIN PANACEA cures pain I'm Man
and Beast. Use externally and internally.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

HAS any one heretofore remarked that q
poster is a stuck-up things-AoDae Sentinel.
American citizen., 1881-04-02

WHEN WHITING TO ADVERTISERS
please say you saw the advertisemenS
this paper. Advertisers like to kny
when ana whore their adyertiscme-
arc paying best,
American citizen., 1881-04-02

SEQ Webster's Unabridged, page ll64, Civ.
ing the name Of each sail,-showng the value Of
DEFINITIONS BY ILLUSTRATIONS.
The pictures in Webster under the I2 words,
Beef, Boiler, Castle, Column, Eye, Horse,
Moldings, Phrenology, Ravelin, Ships,
lpages ll64 and 1919 Steam engine, Tim
bers, define 343 words and terms far better
than they could be defined in words.
New Edition of WEBSTER, has
11S,OOO Words. 5000 Engravings,
1900 NEW WORDS and Meanings,
Biographical Dictionary
of over 800 Names.
Published by G. & c. MERRIAM. .Sprin cfield Mass
American citizen., 1881-04-02

has entranced me!'
mo, MOI 1 have confessed nothing!
Give me until to morrow to think of it;
and mammals consent must be gained" :"
OF course Surridge promised to do
anything Acantha desired; and when he
returned to his hotel that evening he
telegraphed to his uncle.
"Come on at once. The fatcs are
propitious."
The fates are proverbially eccentric;
so Surridge realized when, on calling at
II Willow street, he was told that
Acantha was too ill with nervous head
ache to see any one. In the meantime
Mr.. Clabaugh arrived and congratulated
bis pephew warmly on his success; but
a.. /. ~ the meantime, simultaneously
with Mr.. Clabaugh's arrival came the
rumor of old Mr.. Edliife's death, and
the next morning it was announced in
the local newspapers with the addition:
"This gentleman was unknown to
our townsmen; nevertheless his large
fortune is to come to us, Miss Acantha
Edliffe (teacher in Oak street grammar
schooD being his heiress."
"Confound these newspapers! The
fat is in the fire now" was Jasper's saw
age exclamation when he read those
lines: "What possessed the girl to have
a headache last nightn'
mo matter. You are virtually ac-
cepted. You can still make good
point; show her the notice and say that
of course she will not want you now
that she is rich, that you cannot sub
nit to be called mercenary; that will
fetch her."
And so it did.
The uncle and nephew called togcth-
er that morning, and after the former
had told Acantha of her grandfather s
bequest the latter carefully withdrew
his proposal.
"Oh, Mr.. Surridge, what poor opin-
ion you must have of me! Do you think
that would permit the wealth of the
Indies to come between me and the man
L love? No true woman ever weighs
love against money"
miss Edliffe, you overwhelm me!
You are nobler-" stammered Jasper.
"Noblcr than YOU are?" said Acan-
tina, sarcastically, with a sudden
change in voice and manner. g 1 might
easily be that. Gentlemen" continued
she, slowly. opening the door that led
into the hall, and laying her hand
within the ann of Hubert Luttrell,
who stood there with a smile on his
face, ''let me present to You my hus-
band, he who loved me when | was
poor, and to whom was married this
morning.
The two plotters gasped and turned
Morris tribune., 1881-12-01

from the left shoulder; but even there spec
ial respect is shown by completely uncover
ing the shoulder. In other tribes they also
dof the cap. Hence. it seems that the
removal Of the hat among the European
peoples, often reduced among ourselves to
touching the hat, is remnant of that pro-
cess of unclothing himself by which in
early times the captive expressed the yield
ing up of all he had
Notices. interesting is the explanation OF
the origin of shaking hands. From kissing
as natural sign of affection, to kissing the
hand as compliment, the transition is
easy and requires no further explanation;
for stimulation of affection, no less than
submission, is an essential part of propiti-
airy ceremony. IF, Of two persons, each
wishes to make obeisance to the other by
kissing his hand, and each out of compli-
ment refuses to have his own hand kissed,
what will happen? Just as when leaving a
room each of two persons, proposing to
give each other precedence, will refuse to
go first, and there will result ut the door
way some conflict of movements preventing
either from advancing; SO, if each Of two
tries to kiss the others hand and refuses to
have his own kissed, there will result a
raising of the hand of each by the other to-
ward his own lips; and by the other, a
drawing of it down again; and so on alter
nately. Clearly the difference between the
simple squeeze, to which this salute is now
often abridged. and the old-fashioned
hearty shake xceeds the difference be-
tween the hearty shake and the movement
that would result from the effort of each to
kiss the hand of the other"
Kissing, we have said, is a natural ex-
preston of affection; and it is curious to
note the analogous manifestations among
animals and some of the lower tribes of
men. A dog displays his affection for his
master by licking his hand. A eve distin
cuisines her lamb by the olfactory sense
and apparently derives pleasure from its
exercise. The same sense is used among
men not only to distinguish, as in the case
of Jacob and Isaac. but also as a mark Of
affection. Among the Mongols, for instance,
it is found as "a mark of paternal affection,
instead of embracing;" while the Burmese
"do not kiss each other in the western fash
ion, but apply the lip and nose to the cheek
and make strong inhalation"
Morris tribune., 1881-12-01
Seeding Land to Grass.

A Massachusetts correspondent Of the
Country Gentleman says: Probably nine
tenths of the farmers of the United States
SOW all their grass seed in the spring, and
usually can give no better reason than that
they have always done so, and their fathers
before them. Many Of them do not know
that any other reason will ans wer for seed
ing. On the majority of farms. in this lat
itude, August and September are better
than spring, as good crop of hay may be
obtained the following season, whether the
grass seed be sown alone, or with wheat and
rye. have sown grass seed with wheat in
early September, on land not subject to
heaving. and taken good crop of each the
following season. Glover seed will neces-
sarily have to be sown in spring, as the
young plants are liable to winter kill.
Where the frost heaves the ground in win
ter or spring, after Sc ding with or without
grain, it pays to roll the whole field with IA
heavy roller, first sowing the clover seed.
If the plants stand firm and we'll, the
smoothing harrow may be substituted for
the roller. The rolle-, or harrow, should
be used as early in spring as the surface
becomes dry enough to crumble.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-01

most in Forestry as yet. The former state
has Forestry Association, formed for the
protection Of existing resources in
woods, as we'll as with reference to
provision for future wants, to which the
Legislature makes an annual appropriation
of 50 500. The secretary, Mr.. l.. B.
Hodges, declares from his experience that
family can be supplied with fuel from ten
acres of cottonwood after five years fro m
PLANTING. About 1000 acres per ann, m
have been planted in forests in three years
past, and along highways and on farms the
planting has amounted to 239, 1855 rods in
1878, $50, 945 in 1879, 1926, 500 in 1879, and
329, 500 in 1880. The number of acres now
planted in forest is 1881. Arbor Day Is
still observed. 1876 acres having been
planted on the last three Of these tree
planting days, which occur annually in
April. The trees that thrive best in that
region are cottonwood, ash, box elder and
poplars. The prairie region will eventual
ly lose its treeless character, and while We
shall miss its like expanse and long
vistas of waving grain, there will be full
compensation in an ameliorated climate,
surer crops and greater healthfulness, not
10 mention a more varied and picturesque
effect in scenery SO congenial to aesthetic
tHstes
Morris tribune., 1881-12-01
A Man With a Bad Record,

Several years ago John Marchbank of
Lansingburg, taking with him about 81 900
in bank drafts, left home TO visit the old
country. Soon afterward he was found in
the woods near Lake Champlain insane,
and with only $50 left He was taken to
Lansingburg and cared for by relatives.
One morning he was missing and shortly
afterward his body was found in the Hud-
son. At the inquest Henry Marchbank, q
nephew of the deceased, living in New
Jersey, testified that he visited New York
with his uncle and had the drafts cashed,
giving his relative the money. Young
Marchbank said that his uncle abandoned
the design of going to Europe. and was put
by the nephew on the train for Troy.
Henry Marchbank has just been arrested
at Bellville, N. j., on the charge Of stealing
500, 900 from the Mechanics Bank Of
Newark, and his dealings with his Lansing
burg uncle are now viewed with suspicion.
1t is thought that the loss Of the money
made John Marchbank insane,
Morris tribune., 1881-12-01
History OF the Tomato.

A good many years ago man who had
recently arrived from the Bermuda islands
was sent to York county (Pa.) Jail for some
otfense committed against the laws of the
commonwealth. He had with him a few
seeds which ne planted in the lich soil of
the jail yard. Before the plants which
sprang from the seed reached maturity, he
was discharged, and no one knew the ma
ture of them. They grew luxuriantly,
bearing fruit of a large size and unusual
appearance. AS this strange fruit ripened,
its color changed from green to brilliant
red, and became an object of wonder and
admiration to all the inmates of the Jail.
Mrs. Klinefelter, the lady keeper, cautioned
all the prisoners against eating any OF the
fruit, as she was sure it was poisonous, and
besides planted the seed, as she would en-
deavor to preserve specimens of it for him
should he return in time. Just when the
frait was fully Iaatured the Bermuda pris-
oner revisited the Jail and asked TO see the
plant. This request granted, he next called
for pepper, salt and vinegar, and to the
horror of the good lady commenced to eat
of the supposed poisonous fruit with
relish that astonished the beholders. After
enjoying the strange repast, he informed
Mrs. K. chat the fruit or vegetable was the
tomato, or love apple, and it would be
found wholesome and nutritious. The
seeds of the remaining tomatoes were care
fully preserved and distributed among the
friends and neighbors Of the lady, and
thus this new popular esculent was intro
duced into the ancient and goodly borough
of York. For many years thereafter it was
cultivated as an ornament rather than for
table use, but by degrees its merits began
to be more fully understood and appreci-
ated, and there, as elsewhere, it grew into
general public favor.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-01
FACTS ABOUT UMBRELLAS.

Antiquarians say that the. umbrella was in
vented shortly after the food and has 81 been the
comfort, the shape being now as it was in those
youthful days Of the world. An umbrella is
much like pigeon as to the question of posses
sion-the last one VINO gets it owns it. The fol-
lowing facts about UNI brellas-especiallyt the last
one-may serve every reader splendid purpose
sooner or later: To place your umbrella in rack
indicates that it is about to change owners. An
umbrella carried over woman, the man getting
nothing but drippings of the rain, indicates court
ship. When the man has the umbrella and the
woman the drippings, it indicates marriage. To
carry it at right angles under your arm signifies
that an eye is to be lost by the man who follows
silk one signifies that I" exchange is no robbery"
Tolend an umbrella 81 gnifes that II am fool
To carry an umbrella just high enough to tear
out men eyes and knock off mems hats, signifies
a am woman" To go without an umbrella
in a rain-storm shows am sure of getting rheu-
matism, and will have to use ST. JACOBS OIL to
get we'll" To keep fine umbrella for your own
use and bottle of ST. JACOBS OIL always in the
house. in case of rheumatism or accident, would
signify that you arc real philosopher.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-01
A TOMBOY.

She comes! she comes! with song and glee
Sho leads her train DER lawn and lea
And fair and free her wind blown tress,
Her fieecy scarf, her careless dress,
Her sweet girl-voice, that bird-like sings,
Her merry laugh, that tireless rings
High DER those booming sounds OF sport
All hail wild queen of madcap court!
No daisy chain will this gay girl
Weave to deck her dancing curl;
No wreath entwine Of bud or bell,
Though both, she wots, become her we'll;
Not hers to guess of joy or grief
By coming of holly leaf;
She tents not fortunes smile or frown
By puffs of dandelion down;
No necklace frames Of rowan gems,
Nor fragrant, flower wrought diadems
No poet she to doze and dream
Long, lazy hours by haunted stream!
If small the brook. she'll head her train
And leap it DER and back again;
Or if her boys will but away
She'll wade it, maybe-I can't say.
Her boys-all boys-around her press
For leve of her sweet winsomeness
And dogs that bark for very glee-
A harum- scarum company!
She's DER the lea, she's won the wood,
This dainty bud of maidenhood!
Those joyous peals, trow, bespeak
The gay, glad mirth of hide aud seek,
As hazel dell and brackened glade
Her graceless band in turns invade;
Little she recks rents or shreds,
But boldly breasts the brambled beds
It's she has babe them mig the swing.
And wood for fires unhallowed bring;
lis she the torch illicit waves,
And leads her troops through mirky caves
It's she hath crossed the pine trunk thin,
That, rocking, bridges yon dark linn
With joyous cheer and wild haloo
Hounds on her host to derring no!
It's she has taught those nimble feet
To scatter wide the windrows sweet;
On gragrant hay ricks led the foe,
And long hours work at once laid low;
Yet Farmer Swan, who from the style
Had watched it all, ne'r ceased to smile
GOD bless her Lurty face! She be
A regular Tomboy, sartinlee"