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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23
Tuesday, the Twenty-Sixth Day O
MAY. 4 ID. 1891.

At the court house door, in the city Of Cape Gil
rardeau, county of Cape Girardeau and state of
Missouri, between the hourstDf nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and and five O'Clock in the after
noon of that day, and during session of the
Cape Girardeau court Of Common Pleas, sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash in hand, all the right, title. interest claim
and estate Of Charles f. stokes, William
e. Stokes, Edgar Mason Stokes and John
Franklin Stokes to satisfy said execution and
costs. AUGUST BlEI;WIl.rH,
mysni1 sheriff.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23
OUR CHURCH POPULArIox.

There are about $4,000 900 people
in the United States. According TO
the eleventh census, only 21,757,l71 of
them are members of any church, and
only about one-third of Il popula-
ton is distInctirely churrh-going. The
figures of the leading denominations
are as follows:
Roman Catholics .s.277,039
MethotistS .4.9S0.240
Baptists .4.292.2 POI
PreSbyterians -...........1. 229.Ol2
Lutherans .-.... l.0S6. 1881
The membership of all other de-
nominations fall far below the million
mark each. We may remark. too, that
the figures given above for the Roman
Catholics represents the entire Roman
Catholic population-that is, all of
those OF any age in Roman Catholic
families. The number of actual COM
municants of that church is but 1876
292. Probably the figures for the other
denominations are TO be discounted
somewhat, though of course not to
this extent. TO obtain the actual num-
Der of those wSo lead a conscientious
church life. 1t is not to be under
stood. however, that the bulk of the
American population is composed of
infidels; these figures include only
those who are affiliated with the va
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23

10y virtue and authority of a special execu-
u ton issued by the clerk Of the Cape Girar-
dcau court Of Common Pleas, in and for Cape
Girardcau county, Missouri, in favor OF the
stale OF Missouri at the relation and to the use
OF Henry kerstncr, collector OF the revenue Of
Cape Girardeau county, Missouri, ard against
Charles +. Stokes, William e. stokes, Edgar
Mascn Stokes and John Franklin stokes, bear.
ing date the 10th day OF April, 1881, and
returuable to the MAY term, ls1l, Of the Cape
Girardcau Court Of Common Pleas OF said
county, which said special execution issued TO
enforce q judgment declared by said court to be
a special lien on the real estate hereinafter dcs-
cribed, / have leviei upon and seized the follow
ing described real estate, lying and being in
the county Of Cape Girardcau, State of Mis-
souri, as the property of Charles +. Stokes,
william e. stokes, Edgar Mason Stokes and
John Franklin stokes tO-wit:
Lot number twenty-onc f2l). range l., and
north part of lot twenty (2) range l., in the
City OF Cape Giraricau. beirg one hundred aud
eighty (lSD feet on Washington Avenue, by
one hundred ard thirty-seyen and one half
tI51l.D ieet on Middle street, and l will, on
T,,oelay tho Tr.ntr Siyth Hay of
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23
S. S. HARRIS
Phys C an and Surgeon.

Office in real of Tnckey's DrIS Store, corner
of Independence and spanish streets, Cape Gil
aarIcau. EF-Spcciai attention given to Surgery
rad Diseases Of Eemale,-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids Will be received until l O'Clock
p. m, June LIST. 1881, for the alternations,
additions, etc. of the Masonic Hall and Opera
House. Plans and specifications can be seen
at my ONCE.
The trustees reserve the right to reject any
and all bids. =. A. KAGE,
Secretary OF Trustee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23

Tuesday, the Twenty-Sixth Day of
May, A. ID. 1891,
Vt the court house door. in the city OF cape
Girardeau. county OF cape Girardeau and State
u Missouri. betwe n the hours or nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and five O'Clock in the afternoon
OF that day, and during the session of the cape
court Of COMMON Fleas sell at
public auction, to the highe-t bidder, for cash
in hand, all the right. title. interest. claim and
estate OF Frederick christ ard the unknown
heirs of Frederick christ, to satisfy said exc
cutiOI and costs.
AUGUST BIERwIRTH.
my2nE Sheriff.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23
Official Statement


OF the sturiivant Bank. at Cape Girardeau,
State Of Missouri, at the close of business on
the sixteenth day OF May, l9i-
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts undoubtedly
good on personal or collateral
security ---.- 3 !g,21S-4S
Loans and discounts undoubtedly
good on real estate security ----...-
Overdrafts by solvent customers. ..-
United states bords Oh hand .-..-.
Other bonds aud stock at their pres
emit cash market price 6,5o.VD
value -. 5000
Furniture and fixtures. ..-.... l,J0.Go
Due from other banks, good on sight
Iratt a, a>- "A
Checks and other cash items Is. as5 90
Natio-al Bank notes. legal tender
United States notes and gold and
silver certificates -..---..-.--.- - SAC ~
Gold roin la,Si2. o.
Silver coin ..-.--..-.. .--..---- 5,5O4 ii
Total ,ls5.E
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in .... .-.. 5 -. OOo. 60
surplus furds on hald 6,5Ss.s1
Deposits subject to draft at sight by
banks and bankers ..... o..
Deposits subject 20 draft at sight by
individuals aad others Is, 9is 20
Deposits subject to draft at givca
dates .--.... ........ ....
Bills payable aad bills rc-discountei
Total ..... SEQ, SO. a.
STATE OF MISSOURI. - J
COUNTY or CAPE GIEAspEAU.
We, Louis +. klOstcrmann. yicc-FIesident, !
ard Leon J. Albert. Cashier OF said hank. each
of us, do solemnly swear that the above state
mcnt is true TO the best of our knowledge and
belief.
LOUIS +. KLOsTERMANN,
Vice-Prpsident-
LEON J. ALBERT,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th
day Of May, \ ID. eighteen hundred and
DiIety lone
Witness my hand and ~notarial seal
SEAL. the date last aforesaid.
49, Commissioners and qualified for a
term expiring October 18th, lSS.l /
RUDOLPH Balm. y
"~--- Ts-.rr=
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23

We, Louis +. klOstcrmann. yicc-FIesident,
and Leon J. Albert. Cashier Of said hank. each
of us, do solrmnly swear that the above state
mcnt is true to the best Of our knowledge and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23

ape Girardeau, Mo-, May Is, lS9!.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-23

or the Sturiivant Bank, at Cape Girarieau.
State Of Missouri, at the close of business on
the sixteenth day OF May, ls9i.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-09-05
Climate md IirnIn ,yeiSht.

The average weight of the brain of
man bears ii definite relation to the
climate in which he lives. higher
brain weight being found in cold than
in warm countries. In proportion to
their stature the Lapps have the largest
heads in Europe, the Norwegians next.
then come the Swcdes, Germans, French
and Italians. In the Arab the head is
found to be smaller than any Of the
above, while in the far north there ex-
lists people called Chugatshes, whose
heads are remarkably largest. Louis
HepUblic.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-09-05
Ecxnt,uu ,ya,., i;,.vatoys,

In Egypt and otler countries where
Irrigation is prlctice'l to IL greater ex-
tent than elsewhere the inventive mind
has been alert for centuries. contriving
devices of various kinds for clevatiny
water. Some of these are so simple
that they must have been obvious.
~hile others show all amount of inven-
tive genius worthy of our own century.
In fact. as is well known. the funda-
mental principles OF hydraulics were
discovered ages sflce, and SOME OF tile
early machines have never been ma
terially changed or improved upon.
The Egyptian slladoof is a form Of
water elevator that has been i'll use
from time ilnmelnoriaI. NOT only in
Egypt, but almost all over the world.
a device fully as simple US this. but not
so old, is a gutter which was made
both single and double. 1t consisted
of a trough pivoted at one end above
the level of the water, the free end be-
ing alternately dipped in the water and
raised. SO as 10 cause IL W uiaclidTSS
into sluice leading away from the
machine.
The pendulum water elevator is u
curious modification of the swinging
gutter. A number of cutters arranged
in two series are secured to opposite
sides of swinging fralue, eacll series Of
cutters being arranged on zgzag line,
and the two series OF cutters are oppo-
sitely arranged with respect to each
other, so that while one end of the
lower gutter dips in the water, the low
or gutter of the other series discharges
into the next gutter above. and a flap
valve retains the water while the de-
vice is swung in the opposite direction.
In this manner the warer is advanced
step by step at each oscillation. until
it is finally discharged into the sluice.
which carried it away for Use. Each
OF the cutters, except the first of each
series is provided with valve, Which
retains the water as it moves forward
and upward. : Exchange.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-09-05

glory and power.
WHEN Will. you REFORM
want to make three points. Every
frank and common sense man will ac-
knowledge himself to he sinner.
What are you going to do with your
sins? Have. them pardoned, you say.
Howl Through the mercy OF God.
What do you mean by the mercy OF
God? Is it the letting down of bar
for the admission OF all, without re-
spect to character2 BE not deceived
! see soul coming up to the gate OF
mercy and knocking at the c0ncrit OF
heavenly supply. And voice from
within says. Are you alone1s The
sinner replies, "All alone. The voice
from within says. You shall not see
my pardoning face unless your Divine
Brother, the Lord Jesus. be with YOU
Oh. that is the point at Which SO many
are discoiuforted. There is no mercy
from God except through Jesus Christ.
Coming with him We are accepted.
Coming without lin we are rejected.
Peter put it right in his great sermon
before the high priests. when he thur
dered forth: "Neither is there saliva
tioil in any other. There is no other
name given under heaven among men
Whereby we may be saved o anx-
ious s;nner O dying sinnerl o lost
sinner nIl you have got to do is to
Lave this; Divine benjamin along with
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
A Los Angeles Reporter Weary
OF the Struggle.
HIS FATAL DOSE OF MORPHINE.
Secretly Welded Wife of Seventeen
Tried to Die With Him.
Defense Of Captain Tozier-Accident to
Great Northern Engineers - Heavy
Fire at La Grande-Port Townsend
Leader" Changes Hands.

Los ANGELES, Dec 27.-W. Bert Mac
Gregor, who for some months past has
been employed as a reporter on papers in
this city and San Diego, committed sui
clde today at the Hotel Ramona by taking
morphine.
MacGregor came from San Bernardino
Christmas day, where ne has been work
ing for several weeks, and took dinner at
8 O'Clock with friends in the city. Yester-
day about 10 O'Clock he engaged a room at
the Ramona, and nothing more was
known concerning him until this after
noon, when the door of his room was
forced opened, and he was discovered ly-
ing on the bed dead.
4 young girl, Lena Benjamin, was also
lying on the bed unconscious from NOR
phine. Physicians were called in and
restoratives applied, and at late hour to-
night 1t looked as though she would re-
cover
Two empty morphine vials were found
on the table and two small wine glasses
in which the poison had been mixed
MacGregor left a letter to the coroner
saying he and the girl had taken poison
with suicidal intent and asking that
no autopsy be held. MacGregor
and the girl, who is only II years of age,
were supposed to be engaged to be mar
ried. MacGregor came tothe Coast about
two years ago from Chicago, where his
family reside
II has been ascertained that he and the
girl were secretly married two months ago,
and in q letter left by the girl she says the
secret was too great for her to bear.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
Fatal Panic in a Crowded
English Theater.
SOME IDIOT YELLED "FIRE."
Infants Trampled Under the Feet of
Maddened, Selfish Brutes.
Treaties of Commerce Between Euro
pean Nations-France Does Not Like
McKfnley's BiiI-China Pays for Muir
dered Missionaries in Gold.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The theater in Gates
head. county of Durham, was last night
the scene of a frightful panic, in which,
according to the reports received, at least
ten people were killed outright and many
injured. The sight of 3 small blaze caused
by man in the audience dropping a
lighted match on the sawdust covered
floor, caused some one TO start the cry of
fire" Immediately there was q wild
rush for the doors. which, owing to the
savage rush. became so blocked that only
few succeeded in getting out. The stair
case leading from the gallery also became
blocked. The check-taker, who attempted
10 restrain the crowd, was crushed to
death under foot.
When the panic subsided the bodies of
nine children, whose lives had been liter
ally crushed out, were found lying on the
staircase. \ constable, who came to as
sist in the work of rescue, dragging out y
body wedged among the struggling people,
discovered it was the body of his own son.
The theater was literally packed The
shout of fire was raised at 80 O'Clock,
and instantly there was dread confusion,
in which above all, was heard the shreiks
otthe women, many of whom tainted. The
lessee OF the house, stepping on the stage,
shouted TO the audience to remain seated,
assuring them that there was no real dan
ger. Many others attempted to restrain
the mad rush for the doors. Most of those
on the first floor escaped.
1t was a sudden bend in the gallery
staircase which caused the fearful Jam.
The people who had fallen, and who were
lying in heaps screaming and groaning,
were trampled upon. At last so many
struggling people had fallen that all pass
age for exit was effectually blocked by the
mass of writhing human beings. and those
still remaining on their feet were forced to
seek other means of escape.
The occasion was made doubly memoir
able by several acts of heroism. One man
who occupied a gallery seat jumped from
the gallery ratings to the balcony below
and slid thence to the stage, all the time
holding a child with his teeth Other men
rescued several women in similar man
ner
Meanwhile the fire was easily extin-
guished. The police sought medical aid
and assisted in extrcating the victims
from the staircase with difficulty. A
child after crying piteously, Save me,
save me-" died before it could be reached.
News of the disaster spread rapidly. and
soon thousands of frantic people were
rushing to the scene to ascertain the
fate of relatives or friends. With
in a few hours all the dead were
identified with the exception of one. All
were between the ages of IS and IS. The
members Of the company escaped in their
costumes, and when they returned their
dressing rooms had been robbed of their
ordinary clothing. The lessee of the thea
ter announces that he will give the pro-
ceeds of a performance 10 the bereaved
and close the theater pending an inquiry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28

the facts 10 the department and. as a re-
suit, the money is generally refunded.
l suppose the reason the department
wants to be the judge Of every case is
that the Washington City officials think
that they can judge best Of the facts on
their merits. Captain Tozier has the
hearty cooperation of this Office in all
that has III this particular been COM
piained of against him..
Nr. Plummer showed letter on this
subject recently received from the depart
ment. The letter is in answer to one
written suggesting that in case of miti-
eating circumstances, the fine impos ed
be remitted. This is what Assistant Sec
retary Spaulding SAYS:
The captain of the cutter Wolcott re-
ports an otfense more technical than es-
sentiai, and you recommend that no PEN
atty be imposed. The department prefers
that the usual course and proceedings be
taken under articles Is to 19 general reg
uiations, and that the party paying the
tine be notified of his right to appeal 10
this department.
The articles inclosed by Mr.. Spauiding
do not authorize but compel the collector
10 impose fines as has been done
Captain Kalstrom, Of the steamer Gar
land, has been suspended by the United
States authorities for thirty days, the
charge against him being that he was in
toxicated while on duty. Lieutenant BAL
hnger, OF the Wolcott, made the COM
pIaint
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
Brief Tacoma n ews.

TACOMA, Dec 27. - Especial. - The
twenty-second anniversary of the Knights
of Labor organization will be celebrated
Wednesday evening by the local members
OF the order by an open meeting in the
knights of Labor hall. The Rev. w. f.
Copeland and others will deliver adj
dresses.
In the final tug of war contest last
night the Norwegians defeated the Swedes
by eight inches
The Women's Relief Corps will give
concert Wednesday evening for the benefit
OF the Soldiers Home at Orting.
Candidates mentioned by the local news
paper amateurs for officers Of the Pacific
Coast Amateur Newspaper Association,
which is to be organized here Monday and
Tuesday, are: For president. W B. Wells,
of Portland; for vice president, Ii. A.
Schoenteld, of Seattle; for treasurer,
George S. Hopkins, of Olympia; for secre-
tary, c. w. Cans, of Tacoma. The con-
vention will be held at |, 100 Tacoma ave-
nue.. On Wednesday evening the local
amateurs will tender the visitors a BAN
Quet
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
KEwEENAw SAILORS STORY.
Patrick Shields Beaten without Cause
by Chilean Police


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-No DELAY was
made on account of Sunday by District
Attorney CARRIER in taxing the depositions
OF the officers and sailors of the Keweenaw
regarding the attack on Fireman Patrick
Shields by the Valparaiso police Charles
X. Maicom, first engineer of the Keweenaw,
testified that SHE Ids was quite sober, re-
spectacle man who would give no reason
for quarrel The terrible beatings he re-
celved seemed to have impaired his rea-
son. Other testimony was taken. All
Will be completed tomorrow, and will be
sent to Washington City on the evening
train. There will be nearly 200 type-writ-
ten pages in the report.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-A crank giving
ing the name Of Bonaparte entered the
office of George w. Childs, in the Ledqer
building Yesterday, asking to see the pub
Usher. When asked the nature of his bus
mess the man said ''To Kill him" He
was arrested and pronounced insane.
SAN Francisco. Dec. Pit was rumored
that the cruiser San Francisco, which left
here at l o'clock yesterday. with sealed
orders, would stop at Monterey for target
practice. A dispatch from there says she
has not been sighted, and it is now be-
lleved she has gone directly to Acapulco.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
A CHILEAN'S VIEWS.
Difficulties to BE Settled by the United
States supreme Court.

LONDON, Dec 27.-The Santiago CORE
spOndent Of the Times says: Senior Ramon
Niel, 4 prominent citizen Of Santiago, saws
that Chiie's difficulties with the United
States can be easily settled He suggests
submitting the whole matter TO the
United States supreme court. and
declares that in spite of contrary
statements in many American papers,
Chileans feel kindly disposed toward the
United States. He adds that Chileans
feel aggrleved on account of willfullv in
correct official reports OF American rep
resentatjves. He says the Baltimore in
Quiry viii prove these reports TO be coll
ored.
Nothing definite is known as 70 the
composition Of the new cabinet. The gen
eral feeling among members of congress
seems 10 lie that there shon!d be represen-
tat5ou of the powerful conservative party
in the ministry.
The amnesty bill has passed. Sixty
thousand Chiieans witnessed the declaring
of Admiral Montt president Het took the
oath oi office in the presence Of a bri liant
othcia. gathering. All prominent officials
were present except the men on the
wrecked express train Christmas night.
That this was done 81 the in~tiga,ion of
Balmacedistsi IS not proven in the slightest
degree bat their opponents lay il to their
account. The police are still Al work try
ing 10 tas;en Ga L upon some one. but
have not succeeded yet in discovering any
OF the guilty parties.
The cruiser Esmeralda arrived today with
the bodies OF Albert Edwards. Enrique Val
ders Nersera and other officers drowned
a; the time the B.anco Encalaia was sunk
hy torpedos in Caliera hay or killed in the
lights AZ Inqujqae. They viii be given q
military and naval funeral.
NEW YoRK. Dec. =. - The Chilean
authorities appear 70 regard Unfavorably
Egans absence from the inauguration
ceremonies Of President Montt. They are
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
A NARROW FRENCH VIEW.
TIard Wants n Treaty for Frances
Benefit On1y.

-
Benefit Only.
PARIS, Dec 27.-Tiard, formerly French
minister of finance, in an interview on the
subject of negotiations for commercial
treaty between France and the United
States said:
Treaties Of this kind are usual as modus vidi
between countries in which the tariffs are SO
high that they paralyze trade. The treaty with
the United states viii be extremely opportune
ani go long way TO insure enthusiastic partic-
ipation i'll the Chicago fair. The Mckinley law
has much harmed our trade that would
favor going to the United states for staples only
when it is impossible TO obtain what we
need elsewhere. The Mckinley bill is a
baroarous piece OF legislation, and has caused
great ill-feelpg in France. The whole law is
due TO an error of judgment. The Americans
argued that as their exports are natural pro-
duets that other nations must have, they would
De sure TO find buyers and so could shut their
ports 20 foreign manufacturers. This reasoning
is faiiacious. Look how England has developed
since they adopted free trade Ii the United
States would adopt ike policy America would
soon govern the markets of the whole world In
France, where il is impossible 70 develop the re-
sources further, there are some excuses for pro-
lection, bnt not il America, where the possibili-
ties OF development are unbounted.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
China Has Paid Indemnities.

PARIS, Dec. 27.--The Chinese legation
here publishes an account of the measures
taken by the Chinese government to sat-
isfy Europe in connection with the recent
anti-foreign riots. Indemnities amount
ing TO f10. 900 have been paid the missions
and families of two Englishmen who were
killed. -Four rioters have been executed
and others punished. The authors of the
anti-foreign pamphlets in the future will
be condemned to death. Several men,
bers of the KoIaohui secret society have
been executed. The recent Mongolian
rising is described as being animated
merely by the desire for plunder.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-28
Horse Thieves in the yellowstone.

HELENA, Dec. N.-LSpecial. HORSE
thieves have been operating in the Yellow
stone country on gigantic scale during
the past month. Ranchers and rangers
along the Wyoming line estimate their
losses during the past month at 800 head
The animals are taken to a secure cache in
the Sunlight mountains John Chapman,
Chapman Bros, j. Tolman and J. W.
Weaver are the principal losers, and re-
ward of $500 has been offered for the ar
rest and conviction Of the thieves The
people are organized for protection and
vengeance and trouble is very likely to re-
suit. 1t is thought that the rustlers are a
part of the gang that Is causing so much
trouble in Wyoming