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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

INSECTS have recently destroyed
whole forests in Pownatan county, Va.
and among other trees the famous
Pope's pine, noted landmark. 1t
stood for years on an eminence from
which it was visible for 20 miles around.
In old times Col Pope, local patriot.
put a liberty cap like that stamped on
our copper cent pieces on top of the
tree, and every year, when Fourth of
July came around. he cele brated the an
niversary by holding barbecue at the
foot of the pine. Col. Pope, who lived
to he 90 years old. knew personally ev-
cry president from Washington to Polk.
and was famous character in Virginia
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Pre- siient Hayes, and many governors; ani
there were foreign dignitaries almost without
numb,r. There was a reception. during which
the invited guests were first introduced to the
Worlds fair managers, then to the committee
arrangements, next to the patronesses. and
finally after running the gauntlet to tho vice
presi lent and the other distinguished guests.
After tho reception considerable time was
occupied by the managers in arranging the
floor for the opening quadriAe, and it wasaft,r
ii o'clock when the strains of the cornet, violin
and harp summoned the devotees OF the terpsi-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Mrs Sarah Kelsey has brought suit
in the circuit court at Nevada against
the Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. for
$4,000 damages for injuries received.
She was driving out OF town at that
time, to her country home. and was
caught on n crossing by an express
Her horse was killed and her buggy
smashed. and she received injuries for
which she asks judgment for the above
amount.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

OF the 100000 women in Italy
nearly 2.O0O, G0D are employed in indus
trial labor. and over 3,O0O,OOJ in agri-
culture. They are in the majority IN
the cotton, linen, and iutc industries.
and in the silk trade there are IL. 600
women employed and but l.. 100 men.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29
Dropped Dead While Hunting Ducks.

C. NJ. Pierncr. a Lexington druggist,
started early the other morning for a
DAYS duck shooting. on the sandbar, a
little below that city. He was found
lying on his face dead about an hour
later. having died of heart disease. He
was 20 years old and very active. This
is the third son of the family that
dropped dead of heart disease.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

THE census bureau has issued a bull
letin on the subject of homicide in the
United States in 1890. 1t appears that
of the sa,329 prisoners in the United
States June 1. 1890, the numbe charged
with homicide was 1856, or S.97 per
cent. omitting 81 charged with double
crimes, 6,95S of them were men and
S9S were women. As to color. Az;
were white, .. 80 negroes, "a Chinese, ]
Japanese and 81 Indians. As to the ma
tivity Of the whites, 3,151 were born in
the United States, 1,2l3 were foreign
bonn, and the birthplace Of 55 is un-
known. More than one;half of the for.
eign-born whites are unnaturalized.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

The Springfield & Northern railroad,
an enterprise which has again and
again and again awakened much inter-
est in that city. seems now about to as
sumo a practical aspect. A large meet
ing of the leading citizens of SPRING
field was held in the chamber of COM
merce there the other day. and consid-
cradle stock was subscribed to build
the road
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

JAMES BROOKS, 4 I2-year-old lad. has
Just been relieved Of several inches of
superfluous tonguc-the enlargement
of which was ascribci to Il fish bone
10y an operation performed by Dr.
Leach, at the Citizens hospital. Wash
ingtoI. Many persons suffer frorn this
ailment without knowing it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Jeff. II. Winscott. of st. Joseph, is in
Jail on charges of obtaining goods un'
der false prctcnscs. lie operated hg
means oftogus checks. Hiss good stand
ing saved him from exposure until the
other day. He pleaded guilty before a
justice of the peace, and was sent tc
Jail to await the action of the grand jury.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

The 9-months'-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank He'll. of st. Louis. was
trampled to death by horse. The
child was in charge of n brother.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

was barred to the breez, during the greater por
ton Of bis ride, as it did for Mckinley OF Ohio
Just before reaching the reviewing stand Gov.
McKinley's carriage was compelled to halt. and
a little gamin. clinging to . lamp post, shouted:
Stand up there. Mckinley, so We can Zee you"
A roar Of laughter followed the shrill toned
suggestion. and a broad smile went over the
governors countenance as he gracefully took
the hint and rose to his feet to bow his ac-
kaowiedgmeut Of the chssrs and applause Of
the crowd. Routt Of Colorado, short stout snd
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

1t has come to light that negotiations
are now in progress between the pro-
jcctors of the St Joseph S Southern
and the Baltimore & Ohio railroads
whereby the latter railroad will re-
ccive possession of the franchises and
right of way of the former road. which
will give them an entrance into st. .IO-
spph
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

A NUMBER of Englishmen have offered
to contribute sS75,OOO with which to
purchase The ground near the Damascus
gate of Jerusalem, which has been
identified as the actual site of the holy
sepulchrc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

A COUPLE were married twice within
one hour near Poplar Bluff, Mo, re-
Gently. The brides father was asleep
when the first ceremony was per-
formed, and the second was for his
benefit
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Kansas City had n regular epidemic;
of mad dogs few days ago. At one
time five of the animals appeared in on"
ncighborhood. scared a crowd of school
children but We're shot by residents of
the neIghborhood.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Mrs. Mary Clark. whose maiden name
was Morris. took dose of chloroform.
ut st. Joseph, with suicidal intent. She
was removed to the city hospital, where
doctors saved her life
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

The St Louis medical college cele-
brated its scmi-centcnnial the other
evening The charter was issued Octo-
Der Is. 1912. The college will soon re
move into handsome new home.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

JAPANESE doctors never present bills
to their patients. They await the pa
tient's inclination to pay. and then
thankfully accept whatever sum is Of
fareI
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Miss Bertha May Ivory. well-known
in literary circles. died in st. Louis n
few days ago. She did work for st.
Louis. papers, and also had volume OF
poems in press at the time of her death.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Az average of 5000. 900 kids are
slaughtered every year to furnish a
single manufacturing town in France
with skins. These will make 1,20O, 600
dozens of gloves
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

THERE are New York society people
whose success in securing subscription
money for various charities has induced
them to ask for a percentage.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

STATISTICS show that Americans are
the greatest travellers, and the Ameri-
can baggage smasher has no equal. in
the wide, wide world.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

IT is said that the American Indians
still hold possession to $50, 900, 900 acres
of land. Within the last three or four
years they have sold $4,000. 900 acres to
the United States government.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Mrs Harriet l.. Scott has brought
suit against the city of Nevada for
5000. She claims she is damaged iE
health and property in this amount by
reason of the main sewer emptyin9
within $50 Yards of her house.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Miss MAUD STONE, of Cincinnati. is
shortly to marry Mr.. Carey, of New
York. Inasmuch as the prospective
bride is the young lady for whom
Maud S. was named the country al
large may be permitted to extend its
congratulations
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

The Southern Methodists of St Louis,
by resolution. denounce the sale oi
liquor at the Worlds fair: the Northern
Mcthodists rejoice that congress favors
the closing of the fair ON SUNDAYS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

CHICAGO. Oct. 2l.-The empty structures of
the Worlds Columbian exposition were dedi-
Gated to- day to the purposes for which they
havo been designed BY the people Of the great
est, and grandest, and noblest repu bile that has
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Henry Clark, colored, died near Shell
don. Vernon county, few days ago.
1t is said that he was 1O6 years old, and
that his age was well authenticated.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

$500 for the arrest and conviction of the
murderer of Josie Simmons. in st. Louis.
Other rewards aggrcgating l,5OO have
been offered
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

IT is a dubious compliment to refer
to a young woman as having been "a
belle for several years" There is a
limitation TO "bclleship"
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chorean art to the center of the floor to inaugu
rate tripping of the light fantastic toe. "
An elaborate supper, however, was by nc
means insignificant feature Of the nights pro-
gramme.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Oscar Is. Smith. peoples party nom,
inee for criminal judge Of Greene coun-
ty, died at his residence in Springfield
the other night
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

THE desert of Sahara has almost ex-
actly the number of square miles that
the United States has.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

The Missouri synod of the Northern
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church met at Kansas City. The dele
gates were well entertained.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Morgan Leonard. president of the
Peoples Exchange bank at browning,
died of paralysis few nights ago. He
was 60 years of age.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Street railway mail-cars have been
introduced in St Louis This is the
first movement of the kind, it is claimed,
in the world.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29
The Apple Crop.

c. C. Bell. the apple king of Missouri,
says that the apple crop is the smallest
on record, and that a rise in prices may
be looked for.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
Formal Dedication of the Grounds
and Buildings.
The Ball and the Grand Parade on the
Day Preceding the DedicatlOn-The
Parade and Exercises on Ded-
icntion Day-Great Crowda

CHICAGO. Oct 2-Chicaeo has kept her word,
and made the dedication Of the Worlds fair
buildings the greatest event ever witnessed in
the city-yes, it will not be too much to say in
the world. Such crowds were never seen In an
American city as CT ushed into Chicago Thurs
day and Friday and Saturday The celebration
began on the night Of the 10th. when the great
Columbian Hall
was given at the Auditorium The greatest as
sembly hail on the continent was sblazs with
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

Simon Begley. who killed his broth
er-in-law near Stockton, Cedar county,
was sentenced to ninety-nine years in
the penitcntiary.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29
Poisoned a Valuable Dog.

Some miscreant poisoned dog owned
by A. E. Koerner, of St Louis, and
valued at %, 500. The animal had won
many prizes
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-10-29

The Travellers Protective Association
of America will erect n building in st
Louis to cost 100000. The st. Louis
boys are hustlers
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18
The RISE Of A POOR BOY
How William H. Seward Became
Governor. Senator and Score
tary OF State.
n EARLY Life He Left Ella Home
and Branohed Out for
HimaelE
Several coed stories Of His Youthful APP
pssranoo and Slender Fisurs-Ais
Intellect Was Commanding.

written for TEE HrLrNA INDEPENDENT
rIY-AHEN HE WAS AN OLD MAN,
sAd6W, William Il. Seward used TO SAY
oysyo that he presumed he might never
have been tempted 10 become . politician
II There had NOT occurred : petty misun-
derstandiug while he was : student II
Union college. He was = prosd spirited
young fellow. and something happened IN
The college which caused him to feel sadly
hErA. His father. who was = stern man.
believing that college rules should be
implicitly followed, would net side with
his son. Thsrsfors ths young student took
Il into Mis- head 10 make his swn way in The
world without aid or advice from anyone.
He disappeared. He used to say to his
friends i after years, when heaors of svsry
sort except the presidency had come to
him. that in plain English he ran away.
That was only a few years after what was
callsd the VA. OF 1912 had ended, and little
Seward, for he was = very little fellow,
found himself in one Of the interior ooan-
Ties Of the state Of Georgia and engaged as
I ssaehsr. He only stayed there . year.
His father discovered where he was, and
his college officers were disposed TO be for
giving, and 10 Seward returned 10 the north
and took up his studies again. read law,
hung ont . shingls. and in = year or two
became . member Of the state senate.
Then he vas aftsrward governor and sens-
Sor and secretary OF state, and in the east
almost everyone supposed In 1861 that hs
would be the candidate Of his party Tor the
presidency.
While vouno Seward was in the south his
attention was directed to politics because
a great deal of excitement due TO the war
with Great Britain still prevailed here.
and. moreover, he was brought in contact
with the colored people and then got the
idea that during his own lifetime he should
sec slavery in America done away with. So
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18
ruE DAILY INDEPENDENT. HELENA SUNDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER Is Is

daushtss. Let ma apologize BY saying yep
have indeed m old head 81 young shonF.
dcts,N The general Ahsn abandoned his
formal manner and m intimacy was then
begun which lastsd Ter many years.
when Mr.. Seward hrst went 70 Albany 70
take HIS seat In the senate. the otiicers were
doubtful about admitting him TO tho cham
bcr, thinking that he was \ mere boy whom
Curiosity had drawn to the place.
One az ths best stosies Seward told was
OF 4 reception he had while governor ct mo
state. He gave il in honor Of Willard Fill
more. who WAs then Z member OF congress
and had bean for many ysAra = persOnAi
friend Of Stewards. A great many people
knew neither seward nor Fillmore by sight.
Fillmore was I splendid specimen OF sturdy
manhood. He was nearly six feet tall and
OF proportionats figure. He stood AZ
Stewards left. aid the difference
ine 10 see. seward was barely i've
fest six, vary slender, with light,
wavy hair, I complsxion like : girl. light
blue eyes. tn crowd u they passed By, q
least those who were not acquainted wish
either Seward or Fillmore. sAlutsd Flilnore
as governor, and he at laat turned TO Sew
ard and said: "Why do 90 many people
make Tho mistake and call nae govsrnorN!'
.Ah." said seward. 1T 10 because in the
popular mind there ID an instructive feeling
shat : great Office should b filled BY = man
more. When people zee me they think
sons mistake has hssn made. and that In
some way Of other : boy has been chosen
govsrnoF."
Bat Il did not rsqsirs nors than = few
conversation with Mr. Seward TO
see that II his face md form we're boyish
his intellect was very mature.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18
CUMMONs-IN THE DISTRICT COURT
- of the drst judicial district of the state
Of Montana, In and for the county of Lewis

CUMMONs-INT THE DISTRICT COURT
Of the drst judicial district of the state
Of Montana, In and for the county of Lewis
J. i. walsh. plaintiff. ". Dog Greek
Placer Mining company. defendant.
The state Of Montana sends greeting to
tho above named defendant;
You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the district court Of the
first judicial district of the state Of Mon
tana, in and for the county of Lewis and
therein. within ton days exclusive of the
day Of ~servies) after The service on You Of
this unson il ssrvsd within this county;
OF, ii served out Of this county, bus within
this district, within twenty days: otherwise
within forty days. or judgment BY default
prayer Of said complaint. The said action
10 brought 10 recover judgment against the
said defendant for 81, 22s. SO. due plaintiff
on q certain contract wherein and whereby
defendant agreed TO pay plaintiff $4,000 ~
it, manager and superintendent for the Pc
Rod of one year. which said contract plain
tiff has fulfilled on his part, though defend
n has paid him but $771. 10. and has de-
tanned the remainder by . vexatious and
unreasonable delay since September l. 1891.
And you are hereby notified shat il you
fail to appear and answer the said com
plant. ~ above required, tno said pla1nSlu
will take judgment against YOU for said
sam Of 81, 228.9 80 and interest from Septem-
ber l, 1891. at 10 per cent. besides costs.
Given under my hand Inc the seal of the
district court of the hrst judicial district Of
tho state Of Montana, in and for the county
Of Lewis and Clarke. this 18th day Of Au-
gust, in the year of our Lord. one thousand
eight hundred and ninsty-two.
[sEAL. JOHN BEAN. Clerk
Bv II. r. THOMPSON. Dsputv Clerk.
4. J. Walsh, plaintiffs attorney.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18
THE LINE.

6lesping Cara. DINING Cara. Day Coaches, Pull
man Tourist blsspsrs and FREQ ColoAist H1ssp.
fng Cars.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18

Remember this: The greatest line
OF railway operating between St.
Paul or Minneapolis and Milwau-
kee and Chicago is the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul. It owns and
operates, under one management,
600 miles OF track.
Every day this road starts FOUR
handsome, elegantly equipped pas.
senger trains from the Twin Cities
that run through to Milwaukee
and Chicago without change OF
cars of any class. TWO trains daily
to st. Louis and Kansas City. The
train service and general equip
ment of 1.-THE MILWAUKEE," ie
not. surpassed by any railway in
America. It runs the famous and
only electric Lighted v~estibuled linn.
tied train to Chicago daily-con.
sidered tho finest regular train in
this country.
1t is the Official Government Fast
Mail line. If you are going to Chi
cage, Milwaukee, or any point
east or south, or to St. Louis OF
Kansas City, cut this out:
Leave Ct: Paul b 7:35 a. m. arrive at Chicago
Leave Ut. Paul A 9: as =. m, arrive at Chicago
o.FS lAhb II
Leave 81. Paul A G:55 p. M, arrive ut Chicago
100 next morning.
Leave 1T Paul A SEQ p. m, arrive At Chicago
$50 next morning,
Leave st. Paul A 9:1b T. M, arrive ut st. Louis
$50 next morning.
! Leave st. Paul c 7:l5 .. M, arrive Ut st. Louia
6:15 next evening.
Leave 1t. Paul A 9:l5 a. H., arrive at Kansas
City 7:ve next morning.
Leave st. Paul G 7:lb p. M. arrive at Kansas
City 600 next evening.
4 Daily. b Except sunday. c Except Saturday.
Palace sleepers on night trains.
| Parlor chair cars on day trains.
Dining car service superb.
Trains leave rom ST. Paul Union
Depot. No trains. orlowestr rates
to all points in United States and
Canada apply to any ticket agent
or address J. T. CONLEiY,
Assistant Gen. Pass. Aqt.,
| Orr ST. Paul. Mimi.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18

: THE : :
GREAT TRANSCoh1lNENTAL ROUTE
Passes through Wisaonsin, Minnesota, North N,
kotA. Manitoba. Montana. IdAAo, Ore
Eon and Washington,
THE DINING CAR LINE,

Dining Cars are run between Chicago. st. paul
Minneapolis. Winnipeg, HalenA Rntts. TAeonrH
and Portland.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18
Thousands Of Suffering Women.

" Delicate women who COMPLAIN OF tired
feeling, pains in the back and loina. desire
to sleep. dizziness. painful or suppressed
nsnstruation, will hnd in Oregon Kidney
Tea = faithful friend. ltean be relied unou
in every instance to give Immediate relief
from kidney and urinary troubles Thou
sands OF m are suffering every day
from some disorder of the kidneys or liver,
who might b. permanently cured hy using
Oregon Kidney Tea
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18

YELLOWSTONE PARK ROUTE.
The Northern Pacific railroad IL the rail lins u
Yellowstone Park; the popular line to California
and Alaska; and ite trains pass through til
grandsst scenery Of seven states.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18
TICKETs

Are aold At al coupon oficss Of the Norther,
and West In the United States and Canada.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. ESTATE OF

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, ad-
ministratrix OF the estate Of Evan Mattiee,
decoased. to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said deceased, to ex-
hibit them. with the necessary vouchers, within
four months after the first publication of this no.
tics. to the said enthusiastically at her residence
in the city Of helena. Montana. the same being
the place for the transaction Of the business OF
said estate. in the county of LOWS and Clarke.
JANE l. MAT11CE.-
Administrative of Evan Nattics, dec sass1.
nated Aug. 10. 1882.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18

Big line of ladies' and childrsn's h osiery to
arrive this week, 1t special sale prices 1t The
Bee Hive
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-18

New v~eilinas. ~ruohings and ribbons At The Bee
Hiye 1t bedrock prices.