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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16
THE STORY OF A RING.
How the Perpetrator of a Bank
Robbery Was Detected.

heavy band OF
gold, set with Il cameo cut to represent
a snake that lay coilcd with head erect.
Its eyes of emerald seemed to snap at a
tiny bird, also cut in stone.
There is a singular incident con
nectcd with that ring, which, my
friend remarked, as | picked it up and
carefully examined it, perhaps YOU
would like to hear"
Il should" WIS my reply: and he
narrated Il story which ] will tell as
nearly As | can in his own words.
Three years age | went to pass a
few days in Clifton-as You may know,
a noted summer residence. but 4 better
resting place than most resorts.
Il had been there only a few hours
when | saw on the hand of Il lady who
lodged at the same hotel Il ring which
greatly excited my curiosity. for
reasons that will appear later in my
story.
Il easily secured an Introduction To
her. and in the course of our first on-
~vcrsation referred to this ring. no
longer on her hand, as having attracted
my especial attention.
lit i vcry curious. she said.
docs il belong to you?' ] inquired.
1T docs not. but was lent me by Il
friend
May | inquire the name of the
owner
she requested me not to mention
her in connection with the ring: SO you
will please excuse me from telling you
her anne
II should like to purchase it, if She
would dispose of it for a reasonable
sum- | remarked. interrogatively.
al will learn whether she is willing
TO sell it, and let you know soon.
Before my arrival in Clifton there
had been many cases of pocket-picking
and petty theft in the place. and on the
fifth night after | zane the village bank
WAS burglarized.
Though the minor ~offcnseS. had
caused no particular excitement. the
burglary did. for the temporary as well
as the permanent residents Of Clifton
would lose considerable sums if the
stolen funds were not recovered.
Every po>sipit tlloTt WIS Hdut to
ferret the crime to its source, but so
shrewdly had it been planned and exc
cuted that no clew to its perpetrator or
perpetrators seemed likely To he discov-
cred.
The detective of wide rrnown-em-
ployed upon the ease after a thorough
investigation said:
1t battles my skill as nothing in my
previous experience.
lie had labored indefatigably but in
vain for several days. when | requested
him n morning to accompany me to
my room. After | had locked the door
and we were seated | observed:
"tStraws show which way the wind
blows, and | may be able to tell you
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

Heada hes and FeverS. to cleanse the sys-
,em e~ffectually. yet gently. when cOstIve or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish. to permanently cure tabitual con
stipation. 10 awaken the kidneys and liver
to a healthy activity, without Irritating or
weakening them, use Syrup Of Figs.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

DnBBISS' Electric Soap does not chap the
hands, being perfectly pure Many people
afflicted with Salt RheUm nave been cured
by its use. Preserves and wlitens clothes.
Have your grocer order il and try it aotc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

ALI cases of weak or lame back. barkaciiU,
rheumatism. Will find relief by wearing one
II Carriers Smart Weed and Bclladonua
Backache PlaStcrs. Prices cents. Try them
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

Corn In the field Is shocked. and when it
is made into whisky it is shocking.-Bing-
hamtOn RrDnhlican.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

A Baltimore spinster has become
insane over the death Of her Pet dog.
She should have stuck 10 parrots, They
never die. 4Tesas Sitting
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

THE Grip of PncuInOniamay be warded of
with HIle's Honey OF HorehOund and Tar.
Pixies roothacl" Drops Cure III Il minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16
Summer Tourists.

THERE is one business industry that has
some snap 10 il even in dull times-the
whip manufacturcr.-Lowel Courier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

The Young nun who can write "a good
hand hasn't half Il chance in life with the
youth who can hold onc.-Washin.ton Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

THE cat is 4 newt animal. but she has n
voice Lie Il fire alarm -~BinChantOn Re
publican.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

II is a curious fact that when one is
seized with a consuming passion ones ap
petite fails miSera5iy. st Joseph News
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

TETS is the season Of the year when pot
ted plants want the earth.-W ~asi,ingtoa
Star
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

nOS'T wait until you are sick before trying
Carriers Little Liver Pills, but get Il vial al
once. You can take them without benefit
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

ACCTIOSEERS have their regular custom
crS; but they also depend greatly upon the
D~uystaudcrs ut Il sale ". o Picayunc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

Ir is n wOman's nature q pet something.
If she has nothing 10 pet she is apt to be in
a pet herself SOEcrvillc Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

WHEN you get close enough TO n frog to
poke him with a Sticl; that's the sign of
spring. Buffalo Express.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

How CRUEL 10 force children to take nasty
worm medicines. DIR. Bulls Worm lie
stroyers are always sure and taste like
dainty little candies.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

ANToSE who has listened 10 the groaning
of the big ii!dle ia the orchestra knows
what "viUls of wrath mcau.-Binghamton
Republican.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

DETECTIVES allies should lie cll-eyes-a
lawyers are rcputed To be all lies.-BostOn
Courier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16
THE MARKETS.

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small.
doses OF Plso's Cure for Consumption.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16

I'm imitation Of Mature
that's the result you want
to reach. With DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, you have it.
They cleanse and renovate the
whole system naturally. That
means that they do it thor
oughly, but mildly. They're
the smallest in size, but the
most effective-suga coated,
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ache, Bilious Headache, Con-
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As a Liver Pill, they've been
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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-05-16
The Soap
that
Cleans
Most
is Lenox.

We sell more Llwn Fencing than all other manu-
hcturers combined because il is the HANDSOMEST
ani BEST FENCE made. AMI C~HENPERIHAS WOOD
Our Steel Picket Gates, Tree and Flower
Guards. ani Flexible Steel Wire Door Mats are IN
elulIeI. A4o-rlge Illustrated catalogue of "HtRT-
MAN SPECIAlTirS" maiIcI free. Mention this PAPER.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08

standing in France, the most of which
were from the best breeds in France.
but some were brought from Turkey,
England and Spain.
About fifty years later the two largest
government stock farms were estab-
lished near the La Perche district.
where the very best of the government
stations have always been kept. 1t
was at this depot that the Arab stallion
Gallipoli, the sire of Jean de Blanc
CI39) stood, to which many of the best
Percherons of the present trace their
origin. From 1714 the government has
taken the most effective and energetic
action in the establishment of numerous
depOts, having hundreds of the best
stations 10 be had, and in 1888 in estab-
fishing the government stud book, in
which all the government. stations are
recorded, with pedigree.
The object of the French government
has been to encourage the people by all
possible means TO the highest standard
or breeding, and in accomplishing this
object every detail seems to be perfect;
for instance. the candidate for any of
the offices directly controlling the man.
agement of any of the government studs
must be a graduate of the Ecole de
HaraS du Pin, school for the education
of men to whom shall be confined the
future management of this department,
and in this way it has been possible to
obtain such uniformity and perfection
III the horses of the country
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
: Last Year and This.

Western Sportsman.
The season of 1890 was a remarkable
one in many ways, but particularly in
the trotting done by youngsters and
horses previously unknown to fame.
The stallion record was reduced. the
record for four-year-old stations was
reduced, d yearling for the first time ell
tered the 2:30 list, the two-vear-old pac-
ing record was placed at 2:l615, mile
was paced in race in 2:09A, the pacing
stallion record was reduced to 2:0S4,
and the other events of the year placed
1890 OH record as the greatest year in
many respects of the American trot-
tug turf. In spite of this, however,
the indications are that the season of
1891 will take leadership in every way.
One of the greatest subjects of Specula-
ton is whether or not the trotting rec
ord of Maud S will be dethroned, and
many are looking for Sunol, the Cali
fornia trotter, to do the trick. The adj
mirerS of the champion stallion Nelson,
2:l0%, also believe this horse will be
able to displace Maud S. There are, on
the other hand, conservative people who
think that the queen will reign another
year at least, and that 2:0SM will be the
TOP figures for the trotting record when
the horses 20 into winter quarters.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
FRENCH COACHERS.
Growing Popularity of Frances
Famous Breed

The French coach horse has met with
most tiattering reception in America.
and their most Indifferent admirers new
acknO Wedge that these horses have
combination of power, elegance and ac-
ton that is found in no other carriage
breed i'll the world. In forming this
breed, which so completely meets the
demand for smooth, high-stepping
horses Of great style and quality, the
blood Of the Barb. Arab and thorough
bred were mingled, and in this magnif-
cent race Of coach horses we have the
result OF more than two centuries of
perseFrrlng and scientific skill Of the
best French breeders. aided and
encouraged by the French gov
ernlncnl. which has taken an
interest in the Improvement of
horses never equaled by that of aDy
other nation. The French people have
always been lovers OF fine horses. ana
their horses. as early as the middle
ages, we're recognized as superior to
those OF any other country. The French
minister Colbert, in 1868, established
permanent government studs. and i'm
1850 there were l,Go0 approved stations
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
FOOLING A MARE.
A Unique Trick to Provide for an
Orphaned EOaI.

ii
Orphaned FoaI.
While in the colonies last summer |
earned groom'S trick about making a
mich mare adopt an orphaned colt, says
writer. A groom in the employ of
William Fisher. of Brandon, in New
South Wales, came in one day and told
the master that one of his favorite
mares was dead. She had filly foal
just two weeks old. and | suggested
that he get common mare and knock
her fOal in the head, so that she could
act as wet nurse to the foal Of the dead
daughter of iattendon. "Niver mOind,
sor," said the Quick-witted Irish
groom, II know thrick that
bates that intoirely." And sure
enough, he did. He asked Mr..
Fisher for glass OF brandy, and filling
his mouth with it, he sprayed it, after
the manner of Chinese laundryman,
over the shoulders and witherS of the
little orphan. He then told Mr.. Fisher
10 take some more brandy and rub the
mares nose with it. This was done.
and in less than ten minutes the orphan
was taking his nourishment from its
stepmother. The trick was such
clever one that on my return here from
Australia | told Col. Thornton about it,
and On the death of Kate Dudley he put
it into practice at once. The brandy
was brought out, and now the visitors to
Resaca can see big brown mare nurs-
ing two foalS. one on each side, and aD-
parently unaware as to which is her
own legitimate offspring.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
AMONG The HORSES,
feview OF an Interesting
Week on the Running
Tracks.
Outsiders in the Betting Had
All the Best Of 1t in
Wins.
Danger Of Over-Production
and Depreciation Of the
Trottep.
Points on French Coachers
Equine Notes Of Inter-
est to Horsemen.

The past week has furnished plenty
of excitement of q certain kind to those
who are interested in trials of speed
between swift, well-bred horses. At
every track in the country horses carry
ing long odds in the betting have come
through the ruck in the last furlong, or
led their field from fiag-fall to wire. and
won pots of money for their hackers.
Favorites have been in it only to very
limited extent. In the Metropolitan
handicap, at Norris Park, on Tuesday,
TenDy suffered defeat by Tristan, a bay
horse by Glenelg out OF La Traviata,
though he forced the winner to break
the record. The distance was mile
and furlong, for which the new record
is l:5115. Tournament was also in the
race, but was unplaced, owing to lack
of condition. On the same day, at La
his colOrS to DR.. Nave. i'll a
run of mile and an eighth.
These were the only horses in the race,
and the distance was travelled in 2:06H.
The struggle was exciting from start to
finish. DR.. Nave had nine pounds ad-
vantage in weight. Friday, at Morris
Park. Frontenac gave the people a sur
prise by beating Judge Morrow. an
oddS-On favorite. at a pace which carried
him within a second of the record for a
mile and sixteenth. Saturdays card
at Morris Park furnished a fitting eli
max to good weeks record. In the
great Eclipse stakes, worth $50, 800 to
the winner, Tammany, owned by Mar
Gus Daily, of Montana. sold at odds of go
to l at the track. This rank outsider
sailed along in the lead almost from the
start, and landed the money where the
fight was so hot that three horses ran a
dead heat for the place short two
lengths IN his wake. Tammany is a
chestnut colt by lroquois out of Tulla-
homa. For the Jockey Club handicap
on the same day Tristan was a
and RaCeland in at to l and
Z TO horse, was first at the finish,
with Tristan two lengths back. and
Tournament third. The st. Louis
Derby proved of no interest Saturday,
Michael, by Imp. Glen Athol-V Verbena,
having practically walk-Over on a
track fetIOck-deep in mud. The win
ner is entered in the Twin City Derby,
so that patrons will have a splendid
chance TO see this great colt perform
under favorable conditions.
Many iirSt-claSS events are scheduled
for early action, greatest of which are
the Suburban handicap at Sheepshead
Bay, June 16, and the American Derby
at Chicago. June 20. Nearly all the
cracks are entered in these events, and
the man with horse sense enough TO
pick the winner can make enough to
board him through the winter.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
INFERIOR rRoTTERs,
Danger of fIndiscrim;nate and Ex-
cessive Breeding.

Breeders Gazette.
Ihe following IS so pertinent that we
reproduce it. 1t is certainly fact that
at the present rate of production trot=
ting horses will soon be drug in the
market:
During the past few years horses have
been so high in comparison with other
stock that the most important question
in regard 10 the mare has been, "WiIl
she have colt?'' and ali, or nearly all,
were given an opportunity when there
was any probability that they would;
ana even upon remote possibility ven
erable matronS were bred in hope that,
like Sarah of old, they might conceive
in their old age. This policy persist
emily followed has produced its inevi-
table reSult-a vast accumulation of in
ferior stock. and has so swelled the
supply that there has been a grand
tumble in prices for that class, and it
has taken the keen edge from the de-
mand for better sorts.
This is but warning foretaste of
troubles in store for the horseman un-
less there is change of policy. 1t is
now time to call halt and counsel to-
gether as 10 impending dangers and the
means of overcoming them. To raise
hOlSeS at profit III the near future
something more is necessary in both sire
and dam than the fact that they are
male and female. 1t requires no pro-
phetic eye to see that if the breeding of
everything in the horse line goes on un-
abated breeders Of common stock will
soon be loaded TO the waters edge with
stock they do not want 10 keep, but can
not sell or even give away. If the West
ern ranch business continues to expand
net xxlaa l.,
not sell them there nor ship them East
and get enough to pay the freight. The
ranges will become overstocked, for,
unlike cattle and sheep, the sur
pins cannot be worked off for
food unless the people can be
cured of the old and senseless
superstition about animals that do not
''splil the hOOf and chew the eud": and
''what will the ranchman do then, poor
thing?" Shoot them off as he would
jack rabbits as the only alternative, and
see the millions there was in it, turned
to dust and blown away by the winds.
Now, in view Of such impending dis
aStcr what should the horsemen do?
When the old sailor sees the storm
cloud on the horizon he takes in sail and
sets his craft in order that he may out
ride the gale ana escape being swamped,
however violent tie onset. When
the manufacturers, VINO are better Or
ganZed and have more systematic
methods than we do, see that there is
likely 10 be all overproduction and a
decline in prices they shut down their
works or mills or run on short time. and
curtail the output III time to prevent a
total collapse and paralysis of trade.
Such in all reason should be the course
of the horSeman. Now is the time TO
take in sail
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08

and level, picturesquely surrounded
economical In accessibility. and ample
In It's distances. it is just the resort for
earnest. guns to play their missives.
Rifle and skirmish practice is here had
on Saturday of each week from 2 to 5
O'Clock. Two new targets are already
up.
DR.. E. a. Whitcomb is one of the
most 1ovial fellows in camp, field and
rank. His position as sharpshooter is
at the top. His keen eye searches safely
at all distances. and the national guards
men know but too well what Doc Whit
combs musket may be depended on for
in trying events.
DIR. Wnitcomb is a native of the North
Star state, is thirty years of age, en-
listed in the First regiment in '85. and
In 'o6 was member Of the first C
company team and member of the regi-
mental team which won the elaborate
regimental trophy. He left the service
IN 'S7, re-enlisted in time to help win
the state trophy in 'Sy. He was men,
Der of the regimeatal team of go, and
state team at Camp Douglas, which car
ried off the Washburn prize.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08


everywhere. It is by an encouraged sys-
tenn of athletic development and anna
teur sport that the city-bred buecoat
will longer attend the weekly drill, ar
duous as it is always, and each month
pay unto the state a specified sum due
for such privilege and patriotism.
The annual encampment affords to all
mllitIamPn an opportunity to practice
and qualify as a markSman. either in
the degree of ''SharpShOOter" or
crack" What is accomplished, how
ever, during these encampmentS must
be encompassed in the leisurely term
of ten uncertain, prop1tlouS Or unpropi-
tiOuS days.
TO the eye, nerve and natural apti-
tude of the average state g1ardsman
this season is generally spent in futile
effort to concentrate sixty rounds of lead
and powder within radius encIrcling
the nOcking moon. The time, induce
ment and opportunity for earnest rifle
practice is altogether too scant here
abOuts, and our soldier boys. with the
possible exception OF a few brave and
unfortunate ones, have been purged
with much disgust at the state of things.
1t is To Minneapolis that the rifle
teams of st. Paul have been compelled
to resort for days shooting. This is
territory suitable for the purpose, but
because it has not been within the
means of the First regiment to provide
a range. In 1886 the National Guard
Rife association was organized. Its
members shot at Smelling, White Bear
lake and Lake City. Smelling was the
only range accessible for casual prac-
tice. But the pleasure and profit of
trips to that range were dissipated in
the Inconvenience and hardships of
transportation TO and from the stamp
ing ground.
Company e, First regiment, organ
lied its team and went at the object of
the rifle ASSOCIATION with a loud en-
thusiasm famed into promising effect
by such crack shots as Col. A. E. Chant
Ter, DR.. E. II. Whitcomb, Col. Shan
drew. T.. L. Wann, Capt. Sheldon
B Bakelev, w. I'll. Hart, B. w. Stevenson
and A. L. Bateham.
These gentlemen composed one of the
first teams in this state. They cam
paigned with success and gathered
laurel upon laurel at the several tour
nameDts at which they drew the bead.
In the youth of the rifle association
there grew up spirit of friendly rivalry
between the various teams, which
pushed that branch of the service into
q. 0lrOti fO'piOlAioC WIN tltO oIdeC iHilltia-
But Company c. more than any other
company of the three regiments, accom-
plished good sharpshOoters and made its
company aggregation one of the most
formidable teams in the Northwestern
states. Whenever the state sent its
sharpshooters, East or West, North OF
South, picked men from solid &C
were always to be found in the 4
field. Hampered facilities have done
much since 1886 to deaden the
interest in the rifle teams of other com
panies,and to-day it is in Company G,
who can marshal what is probably. the
most skilled team in the service. The
work of DR.. E. II. Whitcomb and Daw-
son MOreland and the generous inter
est OF William Hendricks have placed
The team in possession or splendid
range near Hazel Park. Wind-swept
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
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St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
Peculiar Twins.

On the farm of Jacob Merriman,
owner of the pacing stallion Timber
Jim, at GRANVILLE, ILL.,, may be seen a
funny pair of twins, one being mule
ard the other filly colt. The mule is
by Spanish jack, the filly colt by
Shuffier, "a son of Lumber jim MIR,
Merriam explains thus: Two years ago
he stinted the mare to the jack and she
failed TO catch. Last year he returned
her to the jack, and as soon as the serv-
ices were completed he let the young
horse to the mare, and on May the
mare foaled the filly, and in about half
an hour foaled the mule. The mule is
thirty inches high, the tilly thirty-four
inches. They are both doing well. The
mule is light chestnut and the flly
coal black
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-06-08
Saturdays Ball Games.

Western
AT st. Paul-Milwaukee u, ST. Paul S.
AT Denver-Kansas City 8, Denver 1.
at Sioux City-Rain.
At Liucoln-Rain
National
AT New York-New York 4. Cincinnati o.
At Philadelphia-Phil ), Piltsburg 2
AT Boston Z, Boston g.
AT Brooklyn-Brooklyn 6. Chicago2