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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15
0UEENlY WOMEN.

TIE late Duchess de Croy-Dulmen
was one of the last of the grandes
DANES of the second empire. She was
4 beautiful woman, and in the forest
Of Ardcnnes She was famous as a
huntress.
NINE. ALICE LIE PLOSGEoN, the Yucca
tan explorer, goes about small. dark,
bright eyed, piquant, with a large pale
green brooch at her throat, an arrow
head Clipped by dead and forgotten In
dams.
Mrs. HARRISON don't take many sea
baths down at Cape May. She likes to
look at the salt water and is passionate
~ fond of sketching sea and shore, but
she does not enjoy actual contact with
the pillows.
SARAH" B%ERNuARDr was named
Rosine by her parents, who were
French and Dutch respectively. Her
first appearance on the stage was at
the Thcater Franchise in ''Ipbcgene."
She is forty-seveu in years, but dates
back, spiritually at least, as far as Cleo.
patra-
SINCE CARAMEL, the French portrait
painter, has pronounced Miss Matte
Mitchell, the Oregon senator's daugh-
ter, the most beautiful woman ever
seen in Paris, the claim of her ad.
mircrs that she is the pretticst girl in
Washington will probably be no longer
disputed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

"Women. come hither and tell me
whose likeness is that" and the rob
Der chief pointed to q large photograph
of ~fne-lccking youngmHh.
ut is the picture Of him whom YOU
are thi. night to dcspoil Of his dearest
treasure, proof of the Innocence of d
crime under the stigma Of which he has
iaborea these MANY years"
''His name, 1 say: his name" eS-
claimed the b~usbrangcr.
1T Is written in his wv hand on the
back of the picture.
As the robber turned the cllinct he
read: Yours, with unchanging love,
William Stewart
For a moment the outlaw remained
silent. gazing at the signature, then he
returned the likeness TO its place in the
trunk, and TO his captives he said in d
voice husky with emotion:
Ladies', | beg you will forgive inc
for the treatment you have received
from me and my band. To the original
of that picture | w my life. A friend
of his, or one who could but speak his
name, shall ever find safety and kindly
treatment at the hands of Bob Fletcher,
the bushranger."
Before the two women could recover
from their surprise their captor had
drawn the keen blade of his knife
across the bonds which had secured
their fcllow-prisoners. and in a voice
that rang from tree TO tree he ordered
his band to replace every article as
they had found it, and load all again
into the wagon from which they had
been taken.
Though much surprised, the rob-
bers did not darc to question the orders
of their chief, but obcycd in sulleh
silence.
AS the sun began to gild the tree tops
a heavy covered wagon. drawn by two
yoke of oxen, halted before the cabin
of William Stewart, the ticset-of-lcavc
man.
The sturdy driver was just coiling up
the long lash Of his whip when he was
Joined by those who were travelling in
his company, two ladies' and three men.
One of the latter was mounted or a
horse whose glossy hair was black as
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

At $50 o'clock in the afternoon,
when hundreds of people were rushing
into the New York end of the bridge, Il
man who stood on the steps of the IL"
station, about half way up, suddenly
called out:
"Jim-oh! JIM
At least one hund red people stopped
and turned their faces in his direction.
Il say, Jim-wait a minute contin-
ued the man.
The crowd now numbered two hum
dred and threatened a jam, when the
man shouted:
Heres a poor woman whom i want
to raise Il purse for. All you who are
willing to
But the two hundred had melted away
like a summer mist.-M. Quad, in n. y.
World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

In our criticism of others let lis re-
member that we have faults which our
friends have to excuse. How much
would be left of Us if all those who see
inconsistencie, in US should clip away
from oar character and reputation? 1t
is an invariablc rule that those who
make the toughest work with the faults
of others are those who have them
selves the most imperfections. When
You hear evil Of anyone suspend judg-
ment. Do not decide till you have
heard the mans defense. Do not run
out to meet every heated whelp of
malice that runs with its head down and
its tongue out. The probability is that
it is mad, and will only bite those who
attempt to entertain it.-Talmage.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15
School and CHURCH ITEMS.

VAssAR's most popular instructor is
Miss Mary W. Whitner, the professor
of astronomy.
DURING last year Cambridge univcr-
sity ~matriculated nine hundred and if
ty-two students.
TIE Scottish mission, which has its
headquarters ut Jerusalem, reports the
conversion of six Jews to Presbyterian
ism.
AT the university of Pennsylvania,
where women arc striving to gain full
admission; certificates were granted
this year to five women students in biol.
ogy and to five in music.
ENGLAND is to have free education
after September 1. 1t has taken our
British cousins some time to set their
feet in our steps, but they are coming
along quite handsomely.
4 YoUSG Womcn's Christian assoc:a-
ton, similar in all its workings to the
Young Mems Christian association, has
been organized at Dayton, o., with one
hundred and three members.
THE Irish Presbyterian Zenana mis-
sion has now seven missionaries in India
and three in China, all Of whom are
doing good work, and it's income last
year was about three Thousand thre,
hundred pounds sterling.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15
FOR TIME.

oA' Hr time, amid iife's rush,
To learn the birds free note;
To list the evenings gentle husbi
TO watch fair clouds afioat;
To mark the grace CT flowers and leaves
With q sense of all their sweet;
7, zen the charms thar nature weaSes
In tie green turf at our feet.
Oh. Cor time for thoughtful heed
or the good cen we might do,
Of the Joy that zones n a loving deed,
Or an act that is Just or true;
Out of the night so dark that speeds,
Wherever may be the morn,
On this dear earth, with its charms and needs
No other day shall sawn.
Oh FOR Tine. in the rush and the race,
TO tu'n cur feet aside,
The beauty Of earth AMI SKY 10 tra"c,
n the charm Of ocean wide:
To note in the wild and jrstiing thrun-,
Some f"!!Og crushed or driven,
And give our hh,h ~ ne 90 alenG:
T.::- were :" we'll have sttieeH.
u A. Eenrety IN Ecslie's Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

leave the ncarthStUne nnturheu ID tnelf
search"
Then III sit here In your doorway
md prepare TO give the officers d warm
reception" replied the outlaw as he
threw himself from the back of his
jaded steed. and drawing his revolvers
rude abode which sheltered the ticket
of-leaye man, William Stewart.
NO, no." exclaimed the latter: you
shall commit no murder on these prem
ises. Look. you are armed, and may
take by force what | rather would keep
from you"
What do you mean, Will?' asked
the robber quickly.
Il mean" replied the other, thought
fully. that Black Duke, the f~icetcst
horse between the sea coast and Balla-
rat, is feeding in the shed back Of the
hut. Your weapons are loaded, you
are n desperate a How. then. can
| prevent you if you see fit to take the
animal?"
by heavens. Will. ! understand
you" exclaimed the b~ushranger. a, he
~ iHlitu tllt iiihl VI lllt thtiNpl-itds
man: 'and believe me. the time will
come when You will have occasion ia
thank God that you extended ME this
help" and the outlaw dashed the row
els of his spurs into the horses side and
rode rapidly away.
Scarcely had the hoof-beats of Black
Duke died away than a cloud of dust
pr,en f,,rn sIa ,J,rni,r nf fIn nnsrnn-
oils, out of which soon appeared a COM
pany of mounted police. Dashing up
to the hut the leader called:
''Ah, Stewart. where is that rascal,
Fletcher? IIercabout. ! dare say, for
there is his horse that we have chased
these ten miles"
"Ycs, lieutenant, that is the bush
rangers horse, but the man has gone"
Which way! Where? How?'
''IIe forced the Duke into his service
and rode away on his back, sir
WHAT" exclaimed the officer: did
the villain steal your horse! Why did
You not shoot him deai?"
"Bccausc ! was unarmed."
"a likely story" returned the lieu
tenant. angrily. But we must go after
him. Two of you remain here, and
mind that yen do not let the ticket-of-
leave man out of You sight. And you.'
continued the officer to Stewart. may
think yourself lucky if you do not see
the inside Of the hulks again for this
piece of work"
The lieutenant was destined. how
ever, to be unsuccessful. and returned
10 the sheep-hcrdcr's hut empty
handed.
'If | did not think that you were a
square man, Stewart" he remarked, as
he threw himself from his horse, Il
should consider it my duty TO take yod
back to Melbourne"
Lieutenant" answered Stewart, Il
car readily see why it is my conduct
looks strange to you; but if you Your
self were forced to live here alone in
these wildS. you would think twice be-
fore you made a mortal enemy of a
bushranger."
well, well, perhaps l should re-
piled the officer, but get us something
to eat and we'll say 70 moro about it."
Some six months after the escape of
Bob Fletcher we meet him again. hut
this time he is surrounded by a dozen
or more members of his fierce band.
Yet all the faces which are lighted by
the campfire do not belong to robbers;
two, at least. are feminine. and one is
Y rdingly lovely. The ladies are seat
ed side by side on a trunk, while about
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

midnight. As the rider drew rein he
called in a CHEEKY voice:
.'Oh. Will Stewart. Come. Two
brought Won back the Duke that you
SO kindly loaned me some months
since"
While the outlaw was speaking he
had dismountcd and assisted one of the
ladies' to do likewise. 1t was the
younger and handsomcr of the two,
and as her delicate foot touched the
ground she raised her veil, and turn
ing said in a low voice:
''Williatn. have YOU forgotten mc?:"
For \ moment the ex-convict and the
brave girl stood, lost to all the world,
when their bliss was broken in upon
by heavy hoof-bcats hurrying toward
them. Looking up the party deserted
n body of police.
"Ah. VIII, you see," coolly remarked
Fletcher. you see they are after me"
But there is the Duke, man. Mount
him and escape, said Stewart
"No, no. my friend exclaimed the
bushrangcr. 1T must come sooner or
later. | will meet my fate like a man
And drawing his weapons from his belt
he dropped them to the ground. Then
folding his arms Gro his chest ha
walked forward to meet the officers.
1t was a singular group that break
tasted hat morning at the hut of the
ticket-of-lcave man. Leaving his men
to secure their prisoner. the lieutenant
hurried toward the sheep-herder, cx-
claiming joyfully:
Good news, frie nd Stewart, good
news. We have just received word
from England that you were innocent
of the crime for which vou were trans
ported"
"Ah, lieutenant, you are a tardy
bearer of such news. This lady has
outstripped you. and captured a BUSH
ranger into the bargain."-Bostoa
Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

The Eighth Annual st. Louis Exposition
will open Wednesday, September =, and
close October Il.
The past history Of this great industrial
Exposition Is one of Interstate pride, and
its marked success for the past seven years
Is the guarantee that this year will equal in
every respect and excecdi in many ways the
varied exhibits Of the Arts, Mechanics and
Sciences. The departments will have dis
plays from every line of industry and bust
ness. The Art Department will have the
best examples, to which will be added a
fine collection of oriental musical instru-
ments, lacquers, worries, and other works Of
merit from China and Japan.
Gilmore's celebrated band will be in at
tendance each day, and furnish music in
the afternoons and evenings.
Americas general progress will be faith
fully portrayed, and the revelations in all
branches of industrial achievements will be
unusually complete and instructive. All
the railroads will give reduced rates.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

Forcigncr-This may be a free coun-
try, but ! don't see that the freedom
has any effect on the people. Such 4
patient. meek, subdued lot of humanity
! never saw in my life. should think
a freedom American would act as if
he were monarch of all he surveyed.
Native-Wait until you see a passen-
ger car brakeman who expects Dol to
be a conductor. Good News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

Boggs-I understand that Gobbins
will hardly speak to his friends since he
was elected alderman. lie is talking
already of being e candidate for the
presidency.
Knoggs-Yes, and his barber is al.
ready charging him double price for
shampooing him.-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

"A Man of Deeds -Hyde-"Corner-
lotte, the real-estate dealer, is a very
silent man." Parker-'Quite natural,
considering his business. A man Of
deeds, you know, is seldom a man Of
words."-Saturday Evening Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

Chocolate Caramels: Dissolve n
pint of sugar in as little water as posi-
BILE, half a cup of butter, one table
spoonful of vinegar, one cupful of
grated chocolate, boil all together until
quite thick. Put in buttered tins and
cut iu'squares whom partly cooled
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

The latest adoption of Yankee
genius enables a man to 90 into the
forest at day-break, chop down a tree,
and with the assistance of a wood-pulp
mill and a spry tailor, he may put on a
pair of new trousers as the product Of
his industry in the evening.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

By a fsbeitious liver. Though 1t may re-
fuse to be brought into subsection by ordi.
nary cathartics and choiasogues, though it
may continue to destroy your peace with ITS
manifold unpleasant symptoms, be assured
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will ef-
~fectuslly discipline it, promptly rectify its
Irregularities. Malaria, constipation, dys-
bepsia. rheumatism and kidney complaints
are also remedied by the Bitters.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

Col Gore-Well. Uncle Rastus, Iheai
you have been sick. My brother, the
doctor, treated you, didn't he?
Uncle Rastus-Yes, sab, he did, sab.
But thank de good Lawd l done pull
through and recovcr. Use mighty hard
ter kill, sab, for a fact.-Munsey's
Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15
CAPTURED AN OUTLAW.
W!Iilo Carrying Glad News to a
Ticket-of-Leave Man,

II, WILL, the
bluecoats have
got Bob Fletch-
er, the bush
ranger, this
time, unless you
can stow me
away in your
hut until they
pass
GLOW can I
give yoh shell
Ter in the cab
in. Bob? You
know if the po-
lice come they
will not even
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

IL casting about for a national flower, the
wall-f1ower, as usual, Is quite forgotten
Boston Transcript.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15
The Only One Ever Printed. Can You Find
the Word?

Each week. q different 8 inch display Il
published in this paper. There are no two
words alike in either ad-, except One word
Harter'e Iron Tonic, Little Liver Pills and
Wild Cherry Bitters. Look for Crescent"
trade mark Read the ad carefully and
when you find the word. send 1t to them and
they will return You a book, beautiful htho-
graphs fnd sample free.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

How CRUEL toforce children to take nasty
worm medicines. DR.. Bulls Worm De
stroyers are always surf and taste like
dainty little candies.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

THE complexion becomes clear. the skin
free from eruptive tendencies, tho appetite
and digestion improved, aches and pains
cease, the body grows stronger, sound sleep
at night a habit, and the general health
every way better when DIR. John Bulls
Sarsaparilla is made use OF.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

SEA air roughens the skin. Use Glenn's
SULPHUR Soap.
Hilr's Hair and whisker Dye, so cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

"DEHE's millions in II" said the old darby,
rs he gszed over the fence at the water
melon patch.-BlBghsmton Republican
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

'.OUR parrot Is dead,n wrote a little girl,
'and o poll seems 30 have settled over the
family .n-Texas Siftings.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

Both the method and results VIXEN
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 6Oo
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kx NEW SoRx. M
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

BrLroUsSEss, dizziness, nausea headache,
are relieved by small doses Of Carriers Lit
tls Liver Pills.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

THE scholar who takes the first prize in
arithmetic is only q figure-head--Boston
Courier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

THE minister who prepares the poorest
sermon is generally The best composer
-Binghamton Leader.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. &c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

"How PALE the creatf iook.," said the
housekeepey. 'Yes'm," repiled the cooks
ats been whipped, mm."-Epoch-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

81 GUESS" said the street-car driver, who
reads the market reports, as he reached for
his whip, that / will nave to do something
10 overcome this ~stagnation in Stock
Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

MI friend, look here! you know how weak
and nervous our wife is, and you know that
Carriers Iron Pills will relieve her. Now
why not be fair about it and buy her q boxl
TH0uGH not catchy, the song Of the back
fence warbler is undoubtedly cat-chin.-ln-
dianapoIis Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15
OPPOSING OPINIONS
In Relation to National Bankruptcy
Legislation:
Interesting correspondence BetweeR a
Banker and the Author Of the Torrey
bankrupt Bill rs to the Merits
of the Measure.

Sr Jo,-,s a,r IN w. fuor.u
-- -
ie"Poh"en gwen ouI d. eihoouy-
ing OF interest to those
who are following the course of hank
ruptcv leg;sl,.ion br th. oonor.ss 30
i. -. "
NV "n'''" p'd'eS'
SALT A CITY, UTAH; June %, 1891.
Hon. jay L.. TOrrey, President Of the Nationn'
COnrsntiOH Of the Eeprcseufdtirrs of Commercial
Bodies, 81. Louis, No.
DEAR SIR:-Yours of the 10th inst. Ia re.
ceived. a copy OF your bill and documents
you mentioned have not vet reached me. but
it makes no diferencc..as have been del.
uged OF late with the same kind of liter,-
ture, which appears to be as plentiful as
campaign documents durina a presidential
contest.
Ihaye carefully perused the ..Torrev Rank
ruptcy Bill" and lind IL no better or worse
than the old one which was repealed after il
WAS found to he utterly useless. The bill
has evidence of a weIl.paid ATTORNEYS plea
for a client with a doubtful ease. I hay,
neither time. dIsposition nor ability to an.
swer in detail. and will simpIv saw that the
measure i, in line with trusts. which have in
view Capitalization and tho ruin of NOR.
chants with small cnpital bv taking from
them the bower 10 make preference, $: which
Is the only way they have IN nbtoiu credit
from n banker or money loaner. a, most of
small ,leaIers have no security to offer other
than their stuck bf yuods which, nf co,,rsc.
is not available as collateral. Hence. ali
they have to Offer is Their word that in case
of trouble they wiIl pr.frr borrowed uioney-
whicl, no sane. honest person can saw +. not
more lust than claims made from any other
source.
For instance, a merchant commences b,i a.
hess. he purchases goods from a wholesale
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

WnEaE the iron enters into the sole-at
the shoemaker'c.-Mail and Express.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

The easiest way is the best. Reg
ulate the liver, stomach, and bowels
with DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They cleanse and renovate the
system-thoroughly and naturally.
Sick Headache, Constipation, Indi-
g%estion, and Bilious Attacks, are
prevented, relieved, and cured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

Inc eVU
of woman's peculiar troubles and
ailments come, with DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t cures
them. For all the functional de.
rangements, painful disorders, and
chronic weaknesses hat afflict wo-
mankind, it's a certain remedy. It's
an invigorating, restorative tonic,
soothing cordial and bracing nerv-
ine-purely vegetable, non-alcoholic,
aid perfectly harmless.
In the cure Of periodical pains,
prolapsus and other displacements,
bearing down sensations, and all
female complaints" and irregu-
lafities, "Favorite Prescription :" is
the only medicine that's guaranteed.
If it doesn't give satisfaction in ev-
cry case, you have your money back.
You pay only for the good you
get. Can you ask more?
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

Syrup"
For Coughs & Colds.

John F. Jones, Edom, Tex. writes.
l have used German Syrup for the
past six years, for Sore Throat,
Cough, Colds, Pains in the Chest
and Lungs, and let lie say to any,
one wanting such a medicine
German Syrup is the best.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

B.W. Baldwin, Gainesville Tenn,
writes: 1 have used your German
Syrup in my family, and find it the
best medicine l ever tried for coughs
and colds. l recommend it to every
one for these troubles.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-08-15

e. Schmalhausen, Druggist, of
Charleston, Ill. writes: After trying
scores of prescriptions and prepare
tons 1 had on my files and shelves,
without relief for a very severe cold,
which had settled on my lungs, l
tried your German Syrup. 1t gave
me immediate relief and a perma-
nent cure. O
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A.