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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
Dress Goods
Sit S(entqe & @oos.

the little sang 20 Mother will il
always be-" very prettiIy.
"Welcome Greeting" was given by
NJ. Stratman, NJ. Powers, ". Carroll
and l.. Speak.
Southern Home" inst. Duet. was
played by N. Lilly and c. Kloster-
mann with ease and grace.
Next followed alphabet of Quota
%tions," in which twenty six little
cherubs appeared, each carrying a
gilt wand. TO which was affixed the
letter which she represented. The
little enes repeated their quotations
very prettily and drew forth encom-
iums 9 fpraise from the audience.
"Crisaliue Caprice trio inst, was
rendered in perfect time by c. Oster-
lob, p. Vogclsanger and L. Adams.
I! Dollie ROehI, in her recitation,
"The Barbarous Cheii,"~ surprised and
! delighted the audience. She spoke
with a precision of meditation and
gestcr generally unknown to a child
of her years.
"Silver Bells inst. Duet, was charm
ingly rendered by NJ. McIIale and II
! Smith.
Little Rosebuds,' recitation by N.
BRYAN. +. Slaughter, II. Powers, NJ.
Stratman aud X. Carroll. was one of
the gems of the entertainment.
~"Iieavenly CAFES" chorus, and
"Motion Song" were two bea utiful
selections and we're a~pplaudcd to the
echo.
a foolish Habit" dialogue by Il.
McIlalc and G. klostcrmann. and
Obedience" dialogue by e. and l..
Speak, were well spoken and received
with applause.
First Steps," inst. Duet, by A.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28

"A correspondent who resides in
Jackson writes us to know what bust
ess the Normal School Professors
have quitting school to attend a
Democratic township convention. We
cannot answer the question, but We
suppose they have a right to attend
Democratic conventions while they are
governed by a Democratic admins
t~ratiop.
The lille folks at the Convent
will give an entertainment to-Insrrow.
William L. Alexander. of Randol
township is in the city to-day. Mr.
Alexander Is one of the old veterans
in the Democratic ranks in this
county. lie is a free silver nan
and consequently lie is opposed to
Cleveland for the Presidential nomi-
nation, but IL Cleveland il nominated
he will fall in ranks with the yellow
dog Democracy and support the
nominee.
Father Cuddy. superintendent of
the College farms has some hope yet
OF getting a fair crop of wheat of
the overfiowed ground on the lower
College farm.
Prof. Vandiver of the Normal
School is gaining some notoricty by
his lecture on Hell" The Jackson
CASH Book give; him a very flattering
! notice and intimates that the Professor
has been there or he could not give
so interesting description of the
place. We cannot believe that Prof
yandiver has ever visited the place
he talks SO knowingly about and we
object TO our neighbours intiInntion
| While there is missionary work to be
done In the Democratic party Prof
vandivcr will never consent TO ex'
plore the region he talks about with
20 much enthusiasm. lie is a patriot
and he will insist on remaining here
where he ean have better use OF hi:
voice to war; Democrats to flee from
the wrath to come.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
NeM%s& WaNA,
FURNISHING GOODS AT

bloomfield and II. Smith. and "Anima
Polka, by l.. Adams. and T. Vogel.
sanger, we're admirably executed.
1.-The Clear Sighted Fairy" was the
dramatic hit of the evening. Those
who.took part were V. Right, E Kam-
mcr, p. Eogelsanger, p. Burgess, NJ.
Speak, L. Adams, N. Adams, c. Oster-
lob, NJ. McIiale, n. Totten and ID.
Uarbin. All the characters sustained
themselves we'll.
"My Papa" recitation by Mamie
Lilly was excellent and took down
the house.
browns and Smiles" recitation by
Maud Stratmann, = bright little girl
of six years was also excellent.
"First Ride" Duet, inst. by n.
Adams and C. Osterloh, and sweet
, Brier." trio, inst. by ID. Roehl, II.
Smith and NJ. Mcliaie, were difficult
selections admirably done.
"Graceful Waltz" and "Home Sweet
Home two instrumental solos were
rendered in a very creditable manner
by Clara Klostermann and Mamie
Lilly.
"The Wasp and the Bee" recitation
by II. Smith was well received.
@The Floral Rainbow cantata by
several of the little girls was well
done. All sang WELL Polly Burgess
possesses a clear ring voice which gives
promise of future greatness.
"Aunt Kitty's Shopping drama BY
E. Carroll, c. Speak, A. Bloomfield
and n. Geotz, received merited ap.
plause.
The entertainment closed with the
beautiful hymn. Holy Mother Of
jesus chorus by all the little ones
which was the browning gem Of the
evening.
The exhibition was very gratifying
TO the parents and friends of the
children, the different parts of the
exercises being carried out with q
promptness and precision that would
have done credit to much older pupils,
and certainly the Sisters in charge
deserve great praise for their untiring
devotion to the children under their
charge.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
New Reiigioas Sect.

The mo Meat Eaters" is . new
religious sect established in the neigh
borhood Of Berkeley, Va, by Nathaniel
Brown, . Petersburg negro, who tells
his disciples that in a dream he was
told to gather the Lords people and
lead them to the promised land
(Berkleyl where the would live for
ever If they abstained from eating
meat. Brown soon persuaded 100 of
bis race in Petersburg to sell their
property and join him in settling at
Berkley. There the disciples have 8
"tcmple," to which the correspondent
Of q Philadelphia newspaper went in
order to attend the services, which he
thus describes:
1.-The congregation, numbering
about one hundred, were all standing
listening to a speaker on the platform.
At regular intervals they would break
into a bowling sort of q hymn, ac-
companying their shouting with
grotesque dancing and Jumping about
the room. As the speech proceeded
the people became more and more
excited, until, with Precipitation roll
ing down their faces, they were dane
ing, singing, jumping and shouting
like a mob of maniacs. This was
for over an hour, until
nearly all had fallen from exhaustion.
This constituted the services
Brown tells his ignorant followers
that they will live oil earth for 800
years when they will be translated to
heaven.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28

The Democrats OF this county
are kicking each other all ready
Some OF them will be awful sore be-
tween nov and election day.
There was to have been a wed.
ding in this city to-day but we have
not learned whether the knot was
tied or not.
"A suit of Will II. Wheeler against
the St. Louis, Cape Girardeau 4 Fort
Smith Railway Company is being
tried in the Common Pleas Court to-
day.
While srchiDg cistcrn this
morning up on Good Hope street
Fritz Daues met with II very painful
accident. The walls that the arching
was resting On caved in and Mr..
Daues and Ernst Brinkmann who
vert building the arch fell in the
cistern. Both were hurt but not
seriously.
The ladies of the city of Cape
Girardeau are respectfully requested
to contribute al the flowers they can
spare, as a committee will be ready at
the court house on Monday, May 30,
to receive flowers, bouquets, wreaths,
etc. wherewith to decorate he graves
of our comrades who have gone
before us. THE COMMITTEE
The Masons of the city are making
elaborate preparations for the dedica-
ton of their new hall which is to take
place on June 81, St. Johns Day. In
y~Itations will be sent cut to all lodges
in Southeast Missouri. Railroads and
steamboats, will give reduced rates, a
fine dinner will be served free 10 all
invited guests. and the occasion bids
fair to be one of the graadcst in the
history of Cape Girardcau.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
THURSDAY,

Col. Sturdivant will go on his
summer vacation to Virginia in q
week or ten days.
Another month and schools
will all be closed and then n city
will be quiet and dull till September
Tho people of Mississippi county
will live inspite of the overflow. They
have over one hundred thousand dol
lars in the Charleston Bank.
The jury in the a $ of Will H.
Wheeler against the Railroad tried in
the Common Pleas Court yesterday
failed to agree.
The County Teachers Institute
will be held in jackson from july
18th to August 5th. The Count!
Institute Board designated b. +. Lusk
as conductor and employed Prof. j
g. Barnard as instructor.
Down in Mississippi county the,
have three men running for the office
Of county treasurer. Both parties il
Cape county are looking for candi
dates for that office, but 1t seems they
are making slow Roadway in finding
suitable men who want the position
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
TUESDAY

We have one policeman on the
: police force In this city who is en-
tirely too smart for the position he
holds. lie knows more law lin his
mind) than the City Recorder and
/, City Attorney both. lie should &c
before the Democratic convention
and ask for a place on the ticket for
the Supreme Bench.
Miss Annie Wells, who tried to
end her life yesterday morning by
the Iaudanum route, is now out OF
danger. Drs. Porterfield and Bio
MEYER had hard work to save her, but
they say she will now soon fully
recover.
The Directors of the Building
and Loan Association met last night
and loaned out one thousand dollars.
The millinery business is the only
business that is paying in the city
right now. Women must have spring
hats and bonnets, no matter how hard
times are.
Dennis, Wilson is moving his
stock of musical instruments to-day
to the Masonic building on the corner
of Broadway and Spanish street. The
rooms he is vacating in the ilouck
block will be occupied by l. Ben Mil
Ter as q drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28

WEDNE SDAns
George G. Kimmel will move TO
the city in a few days.
"A large force of hands are al
work tearing down the old Sturdi,
want Bank building.
-Ex-Public Administrator, Andrew
ii. Schlueter, is in the city attending
the Common Pleas Court.
Miss Emma Koch, of Memphis,
Tenn, arrived in the city last night
and she will remain here visiting
friends till the close of school at the
College.
Rev. JOHN Brown has consented
to give the annual Grafton at the
Cemetery on Memorial day, May 30,
1892.
The young folks had a ball at the
Opera House last night and we un.
derstand q pleasant time wss had.
August Shivelbine is having
another coat of paint put on the from
of his new building on Main street.
Louis Houck purchased somt
land that was sold by the Sheriff n
the court house yesterday.
Will some of our learned teacher.
and professors in u high schools
tell Us the correct pronunciation o
the word programme, sometime
spelled pfogram'
Strawberries r selling at tel
cents per quart in this market The.
are home grown berries and they ar
much nicer than those imported.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
FOR SHOES GO TO
IFIentge & Wood.

The Cape Brewery and Ice Com
pany Is now selling an average OF
four hundred kegs OF beer a week
and the sales are yet confined to this
city. This is eight hundred dollars
per week for beer, TO say nothing Of
the ice that il sold. Now who says
q brewery will not pay in this city.
Miss Anna Wells, a young lady
who resides with her mother i'll the
StoIl building on Main street attempt
ed to commit suicide this morning.
She took an ounce of laudsnum and
Drs. Porterfield and Blomeyer have
been attending her nearly all day.
She is in q dangerous condition but
the doctors think she will recover.
She wrete q nstc to her mother tell
ing her why she sought to take her
own life but We could not get . copy
of the note.
They had q lively time at the
Democratic township convention held
Mt the court house in this city last
Saturday, and we are informed thai
the meeting was not rs harmonious
o it might have been The teachers
and preachers were there in full forc'
and ii is said they were quite o
familiar with Democratic w~ire-pullint
- they are with religious whoopini
m. They turned down the old Dem
ocrstic bosses and carried the con
ventien by storm There is q tai
with q string to it in this convention
work.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
AT THE CONVENT.
A splendid Eatersafnme.t BY the
Little Felix's OF that l~nstitaftSE
~nRnfRR.

A Splendid Eatertafnmens BY the
LitsIe Felix's OF that Instisattsn
Of Learning.
The annual exhibition Of the junior
pupils was held at the Academy Hall
Wednesday afternoon and was q
grand success. The parents and
friends of the little one began to
arrive early and long before the hour
of commencement standing room
was at q premium.
AS usual the stage was beautifully
decorated with drapings Of lace and
festeons of flowers. Rare exotics and
potted plants were placed in every
available nook and shed a delicious
perfume throughout the spacious
apartment.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the entertain
ment was opened by the Entrance
March" played Oh the piano by Miss
Clara Osterloh. During the rendi-
ton of il the little girls took their
OIL the stage. At its CONCLUSION
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
An Old Citizen Gone.

We clip the following from the
Warsaw, Ky, Independent:
Judge VIM. e. Brown died at his
home near Sparta carly Sunday morn
ing from a complication of diseases.
in the Saith year of his age. lie was
one of the finest old men aud one of
the best citizens that ever lived in
this county. lie was born near
Napoleon this county, September 10Th,
1908, and was the son of Richard and
Rachial Brown, who came 10 this
county from Virginia, and was n of
six children born, four sons and two
daughters, of whom two brothers
survive him, viz: j. J. Brown of this
place and Thomas Brown of Spring
field, lii. Judge Brown married Miss
Nancy Castleman and that union was
blessed by nine children, sever of
whom lived to maturity. Ills children
now surviving are John r. Brown, of
this place, DIR. Augustus Brown of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Lewis
Brown of Indiana, Mrs. Fannie Hop
kins of Sparta, Vim. Brown of Louis
vile, and Mrs. Mamie Lindsay of
New Liberty. Judge Browns first
wife died on the farm where he and
she arc now buried, August 2nd,
1852. lie subsequently married Mrs.
Henrietta Harwood Gaines, who Sur
wives him. Judge Brown was elected
county judge during the war, but
feeling the Office was not suited TO
him he resigned the pcsition n short
time after election. lie was a union
sympa,hizcr during the war, a wing
in politics, but since the war was a
Democrat In religion he was G
predestinarian baptist. lie was o
good citizen, upright and honorable
to the highest degree. kind in his ma
turc, he had many friends. lie resided
on c farm lately his residence for over
sixty years, and the people of that
locality all attest to his worth as a
msn and Deighbor. The funeral took
place last Monday from his late home,
the funeral services being conducted
by Elder w. III. Tiller of tie Christian
Church and Rev. 7. W. Baker of the
| Warsaw Methodist Church. There
was a large number of Borrowing
relatives and sympathizing friends
present. The remains were laid to resi-
en- the farm in the family cemetery,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28

KEY. S. A. McEIroy will deliver
the Memorial SeremOn at the Presby-
terrain Church in this city on Sunday,
May 10Th. The members of Justi
Post will attend in a body.
English SPAWN Linimcnt re-
moves all Hard, Soft or C~alloused
Jumps and Blemishes from horses.
Blood SPAWN Curbs. Splints Sweeney,
Riug-Bone Stiles, Sprains, all swollen
Threats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by
use of n bottle. Warranted the
most plemish cure ever known. Sold
by Rider 6 Whichterich, Druggists,
Cape Girardeau Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
DIsselution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
co-partnersbip heretofore existing
between Edward A. Geetz and Joseph
Watkins under firm name of Union
Market is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent, Edward A. Goetz re-
firing from the business of the firm
The business will be continued BY
Joseph Watkins who assumes al
liabilities and collects all accounts du,
the firm.
EDWARD A. GoETZ,
JOSEPH WATKINS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
Fer the 0eldfer Boys.

The Albany Telegram, May %, vii
be printed on an army blue paper
especially designed for the Decoration
Day number alone, and will contain
original poems, sketches and stories
by leading Grand Army officers and
prominent sold Vets from all part
of the country. 1t will also be yer,
profuseIy and elegantly illustrated
The entire Is pages will be sent by
mail for 5 cents. Address, The Islc
gram. Albany, n. Y.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
ROW Fe1L

Why, two years age L was just
about crazy, and no wonder that my
wife and children were afraid of me
You Just want to suffer with neural.
gis with no relief as 1 did until used
Sulphur Bitters. They cured me
and now my wife says l as meek as
lamb.-Robt Davis, American House
Boston.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28

One white COW with crop and
undcrbit on right ear, and M red
COW with some white spots on right
hind quarter. a liberal reward will
be paid for the delivery of said cows
to Mrs. Maher at her home in this
city.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28

A ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Motto ID
IA hereby given that Letters Of administration
upon the estate OF Albert r Siemers, deceased,
! have been granted to the undersigned by the
clerk Of the Cape Girardeau Court Of Common
bearing date the ath day Of April, isas.
All person having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to him fnf allow
snce within one year nom the date Of said let
ters or they msy be precluded from any benefit
OF such estate; aad II said claims b not exhib-
tied within two years from the date Of the pub
LEGATION OF this notice they will be forever bar
red. HENRI CONRAD SIEMERS.
my7n4s administrator
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
Exeuni0D Rates.

On May Soth, Decoration Day. the
Grand Tower & Csrbondale Railroid
will make q rate of one fare for the
round trip to local stations, and also
to points on the Mobile & Ohio and
Cairo Short Line railroads.
ADAMS & DEANE, Agents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
ADVERTISING =
LEAD n JorrINos.
Memoranduus Made In the Re.
porter's Wanderines,
Local
MONDAY.

If you want ANYTHING in the line
of candies, nuts, toys, &c, call on
Otto Kraft, corner Spanish md indie
pendence streets.
ID. J. Allen was In the city Sat
nrday night. lie did not get here
Till after the Democratic township
convention met and elected anti
Allen delegates 10 the county coll
ScntiOn.
in our announcement column TO-
day appears the announcement of Mr..
+. Webster who is an Independent
candidate for constable of Hubble
township. We are not personally ac-
quaintcd with MI. Webster, but we
understand that he is in every way
qualified for the Office for which he
is an aspirant.
An excursion train OF two coaches
brought about one hundred people
up from Puxico yesterday to see the
big Mississippi.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
=

The members of Justi Post No. us,
Department of Missouri, G. A. H.
will meet promptly at Post Hall, on
Sunday, May 2sth, 1892, at 10 O'Clock
q. m. to attend divine service ii
Presbyterian Church.
HENRY A. AsTHOLz,
Post Commander.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
A DEMONSTRATORS NoTICE-Noees ID

DMINIsTRATOR'S NOTICE-yotiee Ia
n hereby given that I, the undermined Public
Administration Of Cape Girzrdeau county, Mis-
souri,, have, TN the 18th day OF April. bca.
deceased. for the purpose Of administering On
same In the Probate Court Of said county at
Jackson, Missouri.
All persona having claims against said estate
are required TO exhibit thcm to him for allow
ance within ono year from the date Of said let
ters or they may be pfecluded nom any bensdt
Of sueh ~estste; and IL said claims be not exhib-
tied within two years nom the date Of the pub
LEGATION Of this notice they will be forever bar
red. FREDERICK n. WELTECKE,
myinls Public AtlministYatoR.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
change or Firm

The Bakery and Confectionery store
known as Mrs. A. Kraft's, on the
corner of Spanish and Independence
streets, does this 2lst day of May,
1892, change hands. Mrs. A. Kraft
retsres from the business end Mr.
Otto Kraft assumes the full manage
ment hereafter. AL parties owing
the above firm will please call and
and settle. and all bills against said
firm will be paid on presentation to
| Otto Kraft
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
Rheunatism Cared In . Day

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to s
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves ut once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose benefits, IS cents. Sold by
Rider & Wichterich, Druggists, Cape
Girardeau, Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28

We understand that H. +. Welt
eeke of Apple Creek township will
be a candidate for Assessor.
DIR. Peters IS administrator Of the
estate of George Williams, deceased,
sold forty acres of land to-day and
two city lots belonging to said estate.
The land is situ.ted about three miles
west of this city. 1t was knocked
of to DR.. Porterfield for three hundred
dollars. The lots are in the Garaghty
Addition to the City Of Cape Girar-
deau. b. F. Davis bought one of the
lots at one hundred and thirty dollars.
The other lot with q neat little brick
house on it was purchased by Mrs.
Mavers for five hundred and sixty
dollars.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
among dat passel Of white trash.r

among dat passed. of white trash"
Another said ID reminded him Of the
day he saw his daddy sold ~befor de
wah,n but that his @old dad brought
$1,000 and 1t wasn't q very good day
for niggahs, nohow."
The men to whom the negroes were
sold are among Howard county's best
known and influential citizens.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28


so acres bottom lard, one half dear nd m
der cultivatioa. Running usee1, tuo splinu
that never ges dry One md . haaf ms1e auA
Ardeols. on the Cotton Belt RaiirUad md tkleo
qusrters Of Q mile from the BloomAe3d ind Toy.
lar Biu1 Braaeh Railroad- Being Seetace .!
and rs. Township q, Range II, In SeoddAzd
COUNTY, Missouri
RxxD q AsrHoLz, Reel Kstate ASsats.
Cape Grantees, 10.
A DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE -Notics 10
IA hereby given that lcttefs of sdministfsttoa
upon the estate Of John Beck. deceascd. have
been nsntSi 70 the undcrsiEned By TIE clerk
OF the Cape Girardeau Court Of Common P1eaR,
Of Cape Girsrdeau county. Missouri, BEARING
date the 6th day Of Mar, fs9-
AL PERSONS having claims against s1id estats
are required to exhibit them 70 him ior allow
ance within one year from the date Of sefd let
tiers or they may be preciuded nom any benefit
Of such estate: and u said claims be not ex-
hibited within two years from the date Of the
publication Of this notice they will be forever
barred. JOHN A. FRANK,
myI4nlg AdministrutoR
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-05-28
r. All me decd People In Cape dir
Ardeau.

The members of st. james African
NJ. E. Church have commenced work
on an addition to their church This
work, when completed, will be an
ornament to that part Of our city.
We shall Law the corner stone OH next
Sunday, May Goth, at 4 p. m, and we
tender to all our fellow citizens a
most cordial invitation to be present.
Rev. d. W. Stewart, of ST. Louis viii
conduct The services, and a collection
will be taken up for the benefit Of the
work. r. RAyDoL, JOHN KING,
ID. BROoME, Henry JONES,
JOSEPH FERGUSON,
Trustees.
CHAs. HUNTER, Pastor.