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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

When four years axO, on the anniversary Of
the declaration OF our national independence. q
committee. Designated hy thu republican Ia
tional convention held IN Chicago, came to my
home in indianapolis to notify me Of my nomi-
nation for the presidency, my sense of graft
tu6e, great as il was. was forced into tho back
ground by an overwhelming selss OF
the responsibility Of leadership in q
civil contest that invOlved so mucb
to my country AMI to my fellow
citizens. could rot hone that much woull b.
found when the record of = quiet lie hal been
brought un'ler the strong light of public criti'
cism. to enthuse my party followers OF up"r
which an assurance Of adequacy for the highest
civil affairs might be rested. No one so much
as i r-aliza that the strength of tho c1mpaign
must be found in Republican principles: and
my hope was that nothing In life or wori
of mine fright weaken the appeal Of
our American policies to the Ameri-
can heart. That appeal did rot fail. A
republican president and vicc-rrssident and 3
republican congress were chosen. The record
has been made. and we ara now to submit it &c
the Judgment of n patriotic people. OF my OWE
relation to the great transactions in legislation
AMI in administration. which must lie the basis
oF this Judgment, II does not become me &c
epeek.
gratefully accept. sir. the assurance given
by republican stata conventions and by the ra-
roma! tp1NF1Itnn. through YOU. lndI no CuirEe
of inadcGuacy or delinquency to principle hae
been lodg,d against the administration. loud
arpIanse.l The faithful ard highly successful
work done by the able beads OF the executive
departments and by our rel r'sant1tives abroad
I desire most cordially to acknowledge AMI
commend. The work of the Fifty first con-
gresS in which you. sir. bora so conspicuous and
so useful = rart. will strongly and most bene-
lciallv influence the national prosperity for
generations to come. iLoul apphuse.l
After referring to the good effect of
the Mckinley bill, the president closed
by saying that he would accept the
nomination and would before long
write a formal letter declaring his
reasons for adhering to the platform
adopted by the convention.
A general Misunderstanding and luncheon
followed.
The committee will visit Mr.. Reid, at
Ophir farm, near New York, to-day.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

highly complimented the president. In
the course of his remarks Gov. McKin-
ley said:
We need hardly assure you Of tho pleasure II
gives US to convey this message from the re-
publicans of the country to their chosen leader.
Your nomination was but the registering by
the convention of the will Of thu majority of
the republicans of the United States, and has
been received in every quarter with profound
satisfaction.
After one OF the most careful, successful and
brilliant administrations in our history, you
receive a denomination, furnishing an approval
Of your work which must bring TO you the
keene.t satisfaction. The difficult and en-
barrassing questions which confronted
your administration have been met
with an ability. fidelity to duty and
with a lofty patriotism which fill the
American hearts with glowing prize. Your do
mcstic policy has been wise. broal and states
manliEe; your foreign policy firm, Just and
truly American. These have won the common
datiou of the thoughtful and conservative and
the confidence of your country, irrespective OF
party. and will. We believe, insure your trium-
plant election in November.
In conclusion. We desire to extend TO you our
personal congratulations and to express or
qualification at the rare honor paid by a re-
nomination. with n firm faith that the destinies
of this great people will b, confided to your
care and keeping for another four years
The president bowed slightly, and in a
very clear and natural toni read his re-
ply, accepting the nomination az fol
lows:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
SOME CLASSICAL OPINIONS.

WHIT is my opinion of courage? II
is doing right when the world applauds
wrong.
WHAT is my opinion of vanity? 1t is
eating dirt with n silver spoon and call
ing it plum pudding.
WHAT is my opinion of opportunity?
Ii is closing your hand on dollar while
the dollar is there.
WHAT is my opinion of temptations
The man who steps over the banana
peel on the pavement, won't slip on it.
WHAT is my opinion of rumor? 1t is
4 bird upon whose tail-feathers no one
has ever succeeded in dropping the pro-
verbal salt
WHAT is my opinion of pride? 1t is a
looking-glass into which men look and
seeing themselves they strut and stick
up their nose at other folliS-Arkansas
Thomas Cat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
August
Flower"

Miss c. G. McCLAvE, School
teacher, 753 Park Place, Elmira, N.
Y. This Spring while away from
home teaching my first term in a
country school I was perfectly
wretched with that human agony
called dyspepsia. After dieting for
two weeks and getting no better, a
friend wrote me, suggesting that 1
take August Flower. The very next
day l purchased a bottle. l am de-
lighted to say that August Flower
helped me so that l have quite re-
covered from my indisposition." Q
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

Sea captains were EARNING about
ships which never returned and various
dangers of the deep, when a Thomastnn
mariner related an experience which,
he declared, made his hair rise every
time he thought of it. He said: Zone
trip ] made from New York to San
Francisco is very distinctly impressed
upon my mind. We had in Il general
cargo. including seventy tons of gum
powder ard some railroad iron. We
had a very rough passage around the
Horn. and We're tossed about pretty
roughly for a week or SO. could hear
the vessel straining and the cargo
grooming and grinding, and it made me
pretty nervous, l can tell you. When
we reached San Francisco and dis
charged. / found that thirty tons of the
powder had been slowed in the rail
road iron. Some of the packages had
been broken open by the working of the
cargo, and the iron was covered with
powder. We swept up several barrels
of it, and-well, l felt sick to think
what might have happened"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
A SOCIETY WOMAN'S NOTES.

CARD cases are made to match gowns
CROCODILE skin shoes for young wom-
en- will be one of the fashions in foot
wear this summer.
The latest within for the owners of
dogs is to make them C shoes in the
house for the purpose of protecting the
polished floors They are made of
channels, with leather soles-
MODERN bellies may get Z suggestion
from a statement recently encountered
that the eighteenth century ladies' i r
ried 4 lemon in the left hand, setting
their teeth in it from time to time to
redden their lips
PALE green stationery with address
in dark green is a fashion of the mo-
mcnt in writing paper that is really
handsome. Rose, yellow and hello
tropc are also shown in very pale shades
with the lettering always in a darke,
shade of the same color.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
ONE ENJOYS

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 effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitunl
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
end 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 ~ SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CA.
LOUISVILLE. nv EeW YORK. NH
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
DIR. Scudder Who Murdered His Mother
In-InM. CnmmIts SnicIle.

CHICAGO, June 21.-Dr. Henry Mar
tyn Scudder, who was being held for
the murder of his mother-in-law Mrs.
Mary Dunton. died at the county Jail
at 1882 o'clock this morning from the
effects of morphine, supposed to have
been self-administered. The officers at
the Jail adhere to the theory that he
committed suicide, as every circum-
stance connected with his death, they
say. points to such a conclusion. DIR.
Scudder had spent yesterday in his cell
as usual, and retired last night in good
spiritS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
pEFENsEs OF THE NATIONS.

The largest United States arsenal is
situated at Springfield, Mass.
REPRESENTATIVES of the French gov
eminent are buying horses in Ireland
for their cavalry.
Ex-PRINcE ALEXANDER, of Bulgaria,
now known as the count OF Hartenau,
has been appointed a major general in
the Austrian army His reputation is
that Of a very able soldier.
GEN. GALLIFEr is the most popular
military parsonage in France. ilecom-
manded 4 battalion of the Versailles
army during the commune, and it is said
to be owing to his energy that the in
surrection was put down.
ENGLISH torpedo experts say that too
much cautiousness is impressed upon
torpedo-boat officers. They should
never be taught to be cautious in at
tack. but should 60 straight for their
object, never thinking of the safety of
their vessels or how they are to escape
after the blow has been struck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
FOR WAa.

TEE bore Of the new Italian rifle has
been definitely fixed at six and one-hali
Eillimctrcs.
GERMANY, in anticipation of a war
with France, has 4 golden treasure OF
500, Cp0.G coo marks slowed away in a safe
place.
OFFICERS and soldiers Of the French
army Will hcnceforward have a num-
bcrcd metallic plate fastened on their
collars for purposes of Identification.
A similar scheme is being considered
tor the bcacfit of miners.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

OTTAWA, Ont, June 21.-Hon. Mac
kenzie Bowel, minister of customs,
says there is not a particle of truth in
the story that Mr.. Blaine and Gen.
Foster disagreed oil questions of the
United States policy in the presence of
the Canadian minister on the occasion
of the latter's recent visit to Washing
con.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
More antI-Foreicn Riots An China.

VANCOUVER, Il. c., June 21.-Chinese
advices by the steamship Empress of
Japan say that the anti-foreign riots
have been resumed in the Yang-tse
Kiang valley. In Ching-Ho the house
of two women Of the church of En-
gland Seena society was attacked and
the women insulted. DIR. Riggs hospital
and ~dispensary were wrecked and the
doctor badly maltreated. He was
pelted by the mob and escaped only
after his clothes were torn to rags and
his watch and chain lost. Vigorous
of redress have been taken
bv the British consul at Foo-Chow.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

middle-aged man, with q heavy. sandy
mustache, came into the st. Julien no
tel. yesterday morning, and registered
as Henry Garland. Detroit, Mich. He
said heo had been travelling two days
and wanted a room. He went directly
to his room, and ten minutes later shot
himself in the head. dying instantly.
Nothing more is known of him here.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

For the far west; before you go aboard your
steamer, Pullman palace train or emigrant
car, see to it that among orr outfit is an
adequate supply of HOstetter's Stomach
Bitters, n medicinal safeguard specially
suited to the wants of tourists. travellers,
emigrants and summer sojourners. Cures
nausea dyspepsia, Ianguor, heartburn, ma
laria, rheumatism, etc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
Boston still speaks in whispers of

Boston still speaks in whispers of q
dreadful thing that happened at the
Tavern club. 1t became necessary to
admonish a well-meaning but over
familiar hall boy to mend his ways,
and accordingly a member of the house
committee was commissioned to adj
minister the lesson. The house COM
mitteeman took the lad aside ard talked
to him for some minutes, in choicest
Bostonese, upon the proprieties of club
life. When he had finished the imp
said never a word, but, applying one
hand to his c~ravat, pulled it ont Of
place so as to disclose the plainly print
ed words: This man was talked to
death" The boy was dismissed, but
his conduct is mentioned with a chill of
horror.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
HARRISON ACCEPTS.

Tho President Ohicially Notified OF his
denomination by the Committee APP
pointed for that Purpose Chairman
McKinley's Felicitous Speech and Prc.i.
dent Harrison's Reply Thereto-The
Notification Followed by Luncheon Mt
the White House.
WASHINGTON, June a1.-The commit
tee to notify President Harrison of his
denomination by the Minneapolis con-
vention waited upon him yesterday.
Chairman Mckinley, in a brief address,
conveyed the official information and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Word


There is n 8 inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true OF each new one appearing each week,
from the DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a 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
samDlaS free
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

majority Of the committee to submit the fol-
lowing report:
We recommend that the following order Of
business shall be observed In this conventions:
J. Report of cotnmittee on credentials
Z Report of committee on orga nizatioh.
.. Report CT the committee on resolutions
and platform. .
3. Reyort Of the committee on nomination OF
president of the United States.
:. Report CT the committee on nomination OF
vics.p:esident Of the United States.
Your committee further recommends that
the rules OF the last National democratic con-
yentioa shall he adopted for The government OF
the convention.
On motion the report was adopted without
objection.
The chairman asked il the committee on
resolutions was ready to report. There was no
reply, and in the interval that followed the
land struck up q lively air.
AT the coSclusicn Of this Performance. Mr..
Phelps. of Missouri. was recognized to present
4 ceyel. He said:
Sir CHAiRaAT-I1 behalf Of the zinc pro-
durers AMI miners of Missouri. l present TO you
tbs ravel. not made Of tin or st"l II fron a
Jasper couniy. No. AMI bearing thu inscription.
W nael no protection" a. a protest against
the mockrry q 'cEislatica. which imposes ause-
less ts1iI of 81 per cent. Upon tn metal as q
pretext for taxing the lamp, pick, shirt and
blnnset Of the miner more than 40 Ter cent
TIE Missouri zinc fields, like the American
Th at heidS, are the most productive in the
world. The same market which fixes the price
of the farmers wheat. regulates the price
o. tne miners zinc. and 10 has long
since Learned. what the farmer Is
rapiily learning. that thu market in which he
sells the production Of his labor is one in which
he sho;:i1 purchase tho implements of his avo-
cation ard the necesS.ties of his household. and
he is ready TO DO his part in giving the electoral
vote Of Missouri to tha nominee of this conven-
ton by 40!G1 maj Irity.
Thu chairman. accepting the Cavel, repeated
in substance tHr remarks Of Nr. Phelps, which
had been almost iuaudihle TO the convention.
The chairman of the committee on resolu.
tions no. heiny in sight. the chairman ordered
the clerk to ask the delegations to send TO the
desk the names Of members Of thu national
committee and of the committee OF ~notifica-
ton.
There was a long interval while the names
werr being sent IN. Then someone moved that
Mr.. Carlisle be askel to address the conven-
ton. Ths motion was adopted. and tho chair.
man appointed Mr.. Walker. Of Missouri. and
Nr. Porter. of Tennessee, TO escort the Ken.
tuckian to the platform. The committee
seemed unable to hai NJ. Carlisle. AMI thu gal
leries continued TO cry Carlisle" spasno lic-
cily while the convention renamed ~iaactiva.
Adjourned till ) p. m.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. O., Proprs of
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 800 reward for
by taking Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
testimonials, free. Sold by Druggists, 15c
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
The Greek Ministers Resign.

ATHENS, June 21.-The cabinet re
signed yesterday. The king will prob
ably request Triooups TO aks charge
a ths ministry.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
on THE r BALLOT.
Grover Cleveland Nominated for
the Presidency
After n Long and Exciting Night Session
Of the Democratic National Com
vcntfon, Punctuated by
Thunder Storms.

CHICAGO, June 2.-Thc Temporary chairman
tapped thu convention to order at ii:30. and
called upon Rev. Alfred Henry. OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, to offer prayer. Mr..
Henry asked that the convention be guided TO
choose a representative Of modern progressive
democracy, and prayed that the party might
proceed to victory, but not for the spoiis Of
Office.
Mr.. Shaw. of Maryland, announced that the
committee on credentials was not ready to re-
port
state that they will he ready,
Mr.. Sbaw-Eot before 2 o'clock.
The Chairman inquired what was next the
pleasure Of the convention, the mmitt not
being ready to report.
Nj. Delancey. of Alaska. presented 4 memoir
isl, which was referred to the committee on
resolutions.
MI. Bronson, Of Kentucky. moved that the
chair appoint a comuaittao of two to wait on tae
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

BEEcHAM's PILLS stimulate the ptyalin in
the saliva, remove depression, give appe-
titc, and make the sick well.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

If you can lick n man be lenient with his
faults.-Texas Siftiugs
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

HEALTH TID-BITs save weak, nervous men.
81; trial box l0c. Ohio Chemical Co ,Cincin o
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
Among the curiosities in the Main

Among the curiosities in the Maine
state prison is a dress that n of the
prisoners, who attempted to escape re-
Gently, had made as a disguise. At diff
ferent times the man, who worked in
the carriage trimming shop, secreted
small bits Of flannel, which he sewed
together, from which ne fashioned a
most remarkable gown. with n big bow
at the back by way of ornament The
buttons were made from harness trim
mings and bits of leather. He also
made a hat. The whole outfit. with a
razor, chalk for face powder, and a
thirty-foot ladder made of waxed ends,
was found in the mans cell Another
prisoner had converted ar old wise into
a jackscrew. and had carried it about
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

IT was a very tender-hearted young lady
who refused to strike An oc~taye.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

PIMPLEs are irexpressibly notifying.
Remedy-Glenn,s Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

THERE arc fifty-one metals, but II you
have gold you will not worry about the
other fifty.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

THE best is as cheap as the poorest. Get
the "a. B. c. Bohemian Bottled Beer" of
st. Louis. 1t has the true hop flavor
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

The value Of Alarm product is not always
declining when it is ON the wain.-Boston
Courier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

COMPLIMENTS usually go out searching for
mates.-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

THE exercising of horses Just before q
race is the preamble.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

THE Rams Horn is published at Indian
opolis, Indiana, at S1.50 per year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

THE Puritans were not spectators, and
yet they frequently invested in stocks.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

old-fsshioned walnut and gilt easels Is
to paint them over in enamel paint
They can be done in colors to match
a room or hangings, or in the old ivory
enamel are pretty to use Ia suy apart
mept-N, Y Ti~tA
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
THE MARKETS.

SERvou affection-A mans on the eve
Of proposal-Puck-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
+" MOTHERS'
FRIEND"

WILL DO all that Is claimed fer
it AND MORE. 1t Shortens Labor,
Lessons Pain, Diminishes Danger to
Life of Mother and Child. Book to
MOTHERS" mailed FREE, con.
tanning valuable information and
voluntary testimonials.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02
"MOTHERS'
FRIEND.

"MOTHERS' FRIEND" is a scientific
ally prepared LinimeIa, every ingre-
dent of recognized value and in
constant use BY the medical profess
sion. These ingredients are combined
in A manner hitherto unknown.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

BRADFlEID REGULATOR CO., Atlanta, Ga.
snrn BY ALI.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-02

SAN FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW york. M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
A Concert a. Amelia Courthouse.

fCorrespondeuce OF tho Richmond Dispe,cn.l
AMELIA CouRrHoUsE. Va, July 2s.-The
concert at Amelia Courthouse given last
night was O signal success In every respect.
A full audience was present. The three
Miller brothers with their associateS-hr.
EUGENE Cloves and Mr.. Walter Watkins
bore q CONSPICUOUS part. Our home talent,
consisting of the Misses Wertenbsker aud
Mr. Julian Wallace and Others, were ex-
ceedingly attractive in their respective
numbers. The solos OF Miss Lucy "er,
tenbaker and Miss Emily Wertenbaker ana
Miss Matte Wertenbaker were excep-
tionally fine and artistic.
The Swiss echo song given by Miss Lucy
Wertenbaker received the highest. COM
mendation from musical experts. A very
attractive number was a duet rendered
by Miss Emily Wertenbaker and Mr..
Southall Farrar, with full chorus.
The solos of Mr.. Cloves were remark
ably good. He has rich, full baritone OF
fine meditation aud power.
The selections from the cantaia of Ruth
by the Misses Wertenbaker were admira-
blv rendered.
Mr. Polk Miller and his quartette fully
sustained their well-earned reputation.
Mr.. Polk Miller gave several of his charac-
ter delineations with wonderful effect.
Little Miss Florence Wertenbaker pre-
sided ut the piano with great skill and ac-
curacy.
The recitation by Miss Lucy Werten:.
baker entitled Diamond Cut Diamond Fl"
was fine piece of elocutionsry effect. Her
stage manner is graceful and winning.
Take the performance as a whole, IT has
been rarely if ever excelled before an
Amelia audience. / have not heard the
financial results--they must be good.
After the concert proper was over, anu
while the audience we're taking refresh
ments. the Miller brothers and their ac-
complished associates gave vocal open
air concert. IL was wonderfully sweet az
the strains Of their well-tuned voices rang
out on the still summer ar.