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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
The Celebrated Mango Trick.

DR.. Andrew Wilson, the famous
Scotch scientist, thinks he knows how
the mango trick" is per formei by the
Hindoo juyglers- This wonderful illu-
sion has for ages been the marvel and
despair of travellers and investigators,
and has never had a plausible explana-
ton, DR.. Wilson thinks, till HOW. Herr
Hermann. the original magician of
that name-the performer now calling
himself Hermann never having been
to lndia-explained the mango trick, in
which a native magician plants a man
go seed in a pot of earth, covers it from
the spectators eyes, and on removing
the cloth shows a mango plant which
grows then and there to maturity. by
saying that the magician had another
pot of earth concealed under his robe
containing 4 f~ull-grown mango plant.
DIR. Wilson concludes that this cannot
be, and seems to believe that the seed
planted is hollow and contains a small
but deity folded mango plant which is
drawn out gradually by the performer
as he inserts the seed into the earth,
the shell of the seed having been
pierced by the Hindoo's long finger.
nails. Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
GYPSIES IN THIS COUNTRY.
A NomadIc Il ce Whose Origin Is Lost IN
AI

A Nomadic Il ce Whose Origin Is Lost IN
Antiquity.
At present there are probably he.
tween three and four hundred gypsies
in tire northern states. few summers
ago there was n band of gypsies num-
bering fifteen or twenty, who pervaded
New England and encampcd in diver
localities. The men were all thinkers.
and professed to make a living by mend
ing pots and kettles; but, unless the
farmers of the regions they infested did
them great injustice, a propensity to
confiscate poultry unlawfully was one
of their besetting sins. They conversed
together in the cultural %gibberish
spoken by the tribe everywhere. and
differed in no respect from their
brethren in Spain, France, England
and Germany.
Like the Jews, the gypsies have pre-
served their individuality in all coun-
tries, and are the same, as regards their
nomadic instincts. morals and features,
as they were in the early part of the
fifteenth century. 1t is popularity sup
posed that they are of Egyptian descent,
but nobody knows their origin, not
yer themselves. They are evidently,
however, the scions of some eastern
stock, and have preserved the oriental
popularity of laziness unimpaired. We
once asked a gypsy woman what re-
gion she supposed to be the original
habitat of her tribe. to which she re-
piled that they dwelt in Egypt when
Mary and Joseph fled from the persccu-
tons of Herod-and that they closed
their doors against the fugitives. A
go-ahead country like the United States
is not congenial to them.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

The H%ighlanders are loyal to Scot
fish genius. Sir Walter Scott, while
making a tour of the western high.
lands, wrote to the innkeeper of AFRO
quhar, Loeb Long, to have room pre-
pared for him.
On the appointed day it rained cease
lessly. As Scott drew near the inn, he
was met on the hill neal the house by
the landlord. who. with barred head and
backing every yard as Scott advanced,
thus addressed him:
Guide guild us, Sir Walter! This is
just awful! SIC an a downpour! Was
ever the like? l really beg your par
don! I'm sure it's no fault of mine. /
Gamma think how it should happen to
rain this way, just as you, O. a men OF
the warld, should come to see us. 1t
looks amaist personal! can only say,
for my part, I'm Just ashamed o. the
weatherr-Youth's Companion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
Cloth Capes.

Cloth capes TO be worn with spring
dresses reach just below the waist, and
are gathered full under a deep collar,
or two or three shorter capes super
posed. They are edged with a bias fold
of velvet or of ribbed silk, and slight
braiding or pa~ssementerie. Silk moss
trimming that gives the effect of fur
will also be used on such capes, while
on others the edges of the cloth are
merely cut smoothly and left raw.
Very dressy cloth capes have a large
box-plaited ruff of velvet or of Musco-
vite silk around the neck: they have
also a short yoke of velvet, from which
droops a full wide frill Of ecru point de
Genes lace. A bow of ribbon with
long ends is tied in front. Evening
wraps of light blue, gray, or violet
cloth are made in the way just de.
scribed, and there are triple capes OF
bengaline similarly fashioned. When
black bengaline is used, the bertha-like
frill of lace is made of the effective
black guipure de Venise lace, which Is
81 open in pattern and SO soft hat it is
sometimes called chiffon or rag lace
Iiarper's Bazaar.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
The ST.. Louis.
Or. HARIER MEDICINE CO., 81, Louis,

One of the new wal ships is to be named
after st. Louis. This is appropriate. The
vessels ought to bear the names of cities
instead of Indian names that mean nothing
and convey to foreign nations the idea thai
we are still vexed with the Indian problem
and our cities liable at any time TO be at.
tackled by savage foes. If the ships are
named after our vigorous and growing
western towns, foreigners will learn that
the United States is no longer 4 wilder
ness. In this respect there is a good deal
in 4 name. This fact is equally tine OF
that wonderful remedy RElD'S GERMAN
COUGH AND KIDNEY CURE. This
remedy ~alleviates the pain that ensues
when any member of the eXcretory SyS-
TEN is attacked by removing the cause OF
the disease. Most of the malaiieS that
attack the lungs involve the kidneys as
well. If an opiate be taken the cause Of
the trouble is not reached for while an
opiate will relieve pain it will not cure dis
ease. This is admitted BY every physi-
clan. RElD'SG GERMAN COUGH AND
KIDNEY CURE incites the kidneys to
action, relieves the lungs from the pres
sure caused by the congested blood vessels
and assists the digestion. Get it of any
dealer. The small bottles are twenty-five
cents, the large ones fifty cents.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO., Peoria, III.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
AMERICAN FIGURES AND FACTS.

ABOUT the only women in the world
who swing their arms when walking
are the Americans.
THE cost per family of food in the
United States is S243 G5 a year, against
S222.5a in Europe.
THE rains have raised the waters Of
Salton lake to nearly as great height as
they were last spring. The ella river
is rising, which affects the Colorado river
and causes the lake to fill.
IT is figured out that if the entire
population of the world, comprising
l,4O0, 00o, 600 people, were divided into
families of five, Texas could furnish
each family with n half-acre lot and
have plenty of land to spare.
THE United Kingdom has neither
petroleum o natural gas. Our product
of each in 1855 was nearly SIS, 900, 600 on
the spot-the aggregate, as given by tho
latest report of the United States geo
logical survey, being over S47, 900, 900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
OYl

HARVARD observatory has photo.
graphcd the new star near Chi Aurign,
recently discovered in Scotland, 1t has
t~hirty-onc photographs of the same re-
gion, taken between November 3, 1885,
and December 1, 1891, in which the
star does not appear.
THE present disturbance or eruption
on the suns surface is n cluster of Ii
or 20 distinct spots a little to the
southeast of the center of the sun, and
covers an area of about 5000, 900 square
miles, being about 100, 900 miles in
length and half that in breadth at its
widest point.
To "a that Venus and Jupiter re-
Gently came in conjunction is a figure
of speech, by which is meant that
Venus, in running her orbit, swings in
to the line OF sight from the earth TO
Jupiter. Jupiter is really l,4OO times
rs large as Venus, and their distance
apart is moro than 400. coo, 900 miles.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

referred to them as the drifting
stars" and this community of motion,
where groups OF stars appear to be
travelling as systems, he termed ''star.
drift" of which there are many inter.
esting examples to be found in the va.
rious parts of the heavens
The stars in the neighborhood Of the
constellation Hercules appear to be ap-
preaching us and those in the opposite
part Of the heavens appear to be reced-
ing from us
This apparent motion common to all
the stars is believed to be due to the real
motion of the u through space; and
as the sun moves he of cours carries
the earth and all the planets along with
him. But whether the sun is actually
movingin a straightline or around some
distant center it is impossible to de-
termine ut the present. time. 1t is
estimated, however, that the sun is
moving along his path at the rate Of
about 15O, 600, 600 miles q year, which
corresponds to about five-sixths of the
diameter of the earth's orbit Motion
dlouk lhC liuC VI SiBht hoo oCSh w
tected by the use OF the new and
marvellous instrument known as the
'tele spectroscope," owing to the fact
that it causes a displacement of the
spectral lines. 1t has been found that
a displacement of aspectral line toward
the red end of the spectrum indicates a
motion away from us, and a displace-
ment toward the violet end a motion
toward US
Although all the stars in the firma-
ment-which are suns like our own
are probably in motion, yet SO far
away are they that their movements
are scarcely perceptible; nor can we
detect more than the slightest change
in position, in the case OF some OF
them, in a whole lifetime, owing to
the immense distances which separate
them from our earth.
A recent writer, referring to the mo
tons of the stars, truly remarked: AS
to the changes in these groups, we
shall never be able to notice them in
our brief lifetime. but the stars are all
in swiftest motion, flying through
space, and though their distance is so
great that from century to century the
changes caused by their movements are
scarcely to be noticed, yet the time
will come when these slowly growing
changes will have entirely altered-the
appearance of the starry heavens"
The two pointers" in the Big
Dipper now SO convenient to casual
observers of the heavens, will some time
in the distant future cease to indicate
the position of the Pole STAR as they
do at present, for there are no fixed
stars" and each one of those far-off
flaming in the immensely of
space, is swept along in a movement so
rapid that the human mind can hardly
conceive it and almost grows weary
even in its contemplation; and the
writer ventures to predict that before
many years have elapsed there will be
recognized among the stars a variety OF
constitution and complexity of arrange
ments, strikingly contrasted with tho
general uniformity of structure at
present taught in most of our tex;
books on astronomy.-Arthur X. Bart,
lett, in Inter Ocean.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
Eating Fruit Before Breakfast.

You can get an opinion on all sides OF
a question. 1t is now said that one of
the most injurious customs in regard to
eating is the practice of serving fruit at
the beginning of breakfast. The best
medical authority pronounces acid of
any sort hurtful if taken when the
stomach is empty. A more judicious
custom provides fruit at the close of a
meal. Besides being easier digested at
that time, the fruit can be better rel
ished. If it is thought that the fruit
loses its flavor in a warm room through
a long meal, it may not be placed upon
the table, but kept in a cool spot until
the time of serving odd Homestead.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
cstarrh Cannot Re Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to cure it you must take internal remedies:
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not q quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t is com.
posed Of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces The perfect
combination of the two ingredients Is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
+ j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, 0
Sold by druggists, price IS cents
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Brother Jasper. the author Of the
famous sermon 1.-THE Sun Do Move"
was born a slave near Richmond, Va,
seventy-ive years ago, and has been
enjoying his career as q preacher fifty
eve years, not in the least ~hampered
by his total lack Of book learning. Dur
ing his long connection with the Sixth
Mount Zion church at Richmond he has
delivered the above-named sermon, by
special request, almost three hundred
times. and on these occasions the church
is filed to its utmost capacity with
people from all parts of the country,
representing various ranks, ages and
colors. He uses no notes, and varies
his discourse to suit the occasion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

The system of transporting mail
matter and small parcels by pony ex-
presses was started by Capt Mark o.
Ainslee, the pioneer expressman OF
the plains" 1t scarcely seems possible
that only forty years have elapsed since
this humble method of communication
was established between Denver and
older settlements on the Missouri
Capt. Ainslee is described as still being
a bright and active man." with many
interesting stories to tell of the rapid
development of the wonderful western
part of our country.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Scene l. A squalid African hut; a
white overseer is compelling 4 naked
kaffir prisoner TO go through grotesque-
~ degrading antics; a dirty little white
stone only useful to be strung like an
ornamental bead drops from the poor
black carcass; overseer triumphantly
pounces on the discovery.
Scene 2 Six thousand miles distant;
a London ballroom with all accesso-
ries Of civilized splendor; the stone
reappears cut, and in the shape of u
brilliant enhancing the charms of
some young loneliness, and prompting
the instinct which bids us worship
and honor her beauty, as though it
we're something divine. -Blackwood's
Magazine
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
German


Justice of the Peace, George Will
kinson, of Lowville, Murray Co.,
Mimi, makes a deposition concern
inga severe cold. Listen to it. In
the Spring of 1888, through ex-
posure l contracted a very severe
cold that settled on mylungs. This
was accompanied by excessive night
sweats. One bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup broke up the cold,
night sweats, and all and left me
in a good, healthy condition. 1 can
give German Syrup my mostearnest
colnmeudatiou." n
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
RAMS HORN WRINKIERS.

BLACK always looks like white to q
fool.
No ZEAL evil can ever happen to tho
good.
CHILD hat docs not laugh is seldom
healthy.
A GREAT many prayer meetings arc
prayed TO death.
THERE is no sharper sword than that
in the hand of truth.
THE shortest cut to poverty is to try
to get rich in n hurry.
No ooD man cvcr dies without MAX
ing living people rich.
THE man who does honest work gets.
double pay for doing it.
PRIDE and shame are twins, though
they do not look n bit alike.
The more n mother loves. the moro
she can see in her babe to love.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
The Jersey Bodice Revived.

The jersey m up again among
spring garments designed for utility
purposes. This bodice continues in
favor on account of its easy, pliable
nature, while yet fitting with great per-
lection, and also because fresh and
novel fancies in its garniture are con-
stantly being devised. Folds, plastrons.
rcvers, vests, points, panniers, sleeve
trimmings of every description. blouse
fronts, yoke and vest effects. Breton
bands and light draperies are now added
to the once severe untrimmed jersey
n. Y, Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Nervous people are often hkened to Q bum
die Of wires 70 sensitive are they to the
stomach are connected with o great sympa-
thetic chord or nerve, and trouble in the
stomach is reflected by the organs of
thought Invigora,ion Is the proper means
of overcoming nervousness. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters Is the finest tonic in exist
ence and q thorough remedy for coustipa-
ton, b~iliousness, malaria and other all
ments.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Mrs Billus lat her husbands Office
down-town)-John, l don't want you
to forget to order that set of dining
room chairs l spoke to you about. The
Glizzards are coming next Thursday.
Mr.. Billus-T1l get the chairs, Maria,
if you'll let me alone. Can't you put a
memorandum of some kind where I'll
be sure to see it and then quit bother
ing me about them?
Mrs. Billus-That's what l am doing,
John. I'm writing it in the dust on
the top of your desk.-Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn e~ffectually, dispes colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro,
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
sAS FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. ~.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

The popular Louisville & st. Louis Air
Line, after having the misfortune to sus-
pend through traffic for 90 days on account
Of the burning out and caving in of a tun-
mel, is again open for business. The Air
Line is 50 Smiles the shortest betweenS st. Louis
md Louisville, and the only line running
solid vestibuled trains with parior and din
ing cars daily between the two cities. Our
popular agents are at their usual places,
ready to serve the public.
F. A. WILLARD, R. A. CAMPBELL,
Dist. Passenger Ag't, Gen. Passenger Ag't,
1913 n. Broadway, Evansville, Ind.
s.. Louis, Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
John Remembered 1t.

Johnny-What Is the difference, pa,
between patience and stubborness and
tenacity?
His Pa (who is very wealthy and
knows)-The first is praised, the second
is blamed and the third advertises l n
the newspapers and does business
Boston Post
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Little Daughter-I'm awful sorry va
had our old piano tuned.
Mother-Why, my dear?
Little Daughter-'Cause when ] play
now l can't blame the discords en- the
pisuo-Chicago Graphic
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
LIBRARY AND BOOK NOTES.

ARABIAN wonder tales arc as popular
in this country as they are ct Bagdad.
where they are read and told by every,
body.
THE national library in Paris, with
its 1000, 900 printed books and leo, Oo9
manuscripts, is the largest librtrri Store
house in the world.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12
The Only One Ever P~rinted-Can You Find
the Word:

There Is . 8 inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word Tho same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The DIR. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places q Crescent on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name Of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

FORTUNE has often turned on its heel be-
fore reaching q man, but in the case of the
race course bettor 1t generally turns ON Q
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Times
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Is a financial success, as is evidenced ny
the statements made by prominent Dh
kotians in n pamphlet just issued by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway,
copy Of which will be sent free upon appli-
cation 10 J. H. Hiland, Geul Freight Agent,
Chicago, Ill
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

Mr. ]. q EsTILL, President Morning
News Co, Savannah, Ga, says: A member
OF my family who has been n martyr to
neuralgia headaches for twenty years, has
found in Bradycrotine an infallible remedy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

THE HRoAr.-"Brorn's Bronchial TJoches"
act directly on the organs Of the voice.
They have an extraordinary effect in all
disorders of the throat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

A WOMAN whose face has been brushed by
a muslache may have escaped kissing by a
hairs ~breadth.-N. o. Picayune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

A MICHIGAN druggist has been knocked
down and robbed by highwaymen. This
comes of the careless newspaper talk about
drug store prices.-Louisyille Courier Jour
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

4 CLAN may got be able 10 deliver an ora
ton, but he has his good qualities-he never
betrays the confidence Of a friend. Bling
hamtou Republican.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

WANTED TO KSow.-The length of the
rule of three; how many days the march Of
intellect lasts; the width OF a broad hint
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

1.-THE A. B. c. Bohemian Bottled Beer
made by the American Brewing Co. of St.
Louis, is delicious 1t is sparkling.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

PARADoxIcAL as it nay appear, when a
mar has got low down in the world he may
be said TO be gone up,-Binghamton Leader.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

MoSEr talks, and this Is probably why
we hear so much about lou checks.-El-
mira Gazette.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

a PHYSICIAN has just discovered that a
dislocaiion of the neck is not fatal. This
will bring very little consolation TO the man
about 10 be hangcd-St Joseph News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

BEEcHAN's PILLS will cure constipation,
keep the blood cool n the liver IN good
working order, price % cents a box
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
is Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

A MAN in a peck of trouble Is in a meas
ure TO be pitied-Texas Siftings.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-03-12

PEOPLE who have to live alone never find
out who they are-Ram's Horn.