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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
Q ALL PROFIT
How the Nickel That You Drop In the
slot Is Earned.

How the Nickel That You Drop In the
slot Is Earned.
It may have occurred to some who.
by inserting the end pieces of two little
rubber tubes in their ears, heard repro
auctions of stage songs by prima don
mas, stirring marches and thrilling mar.
tial music by famous orchestra or
bands, to reflect that the little machine
in the corner of the station waiting
room. which ground ont this surprising
result. vas getting something for moth
ing, or that somebody who owned it
and "who toiled not neither spun"
was reaping a harvest in nickels. 1t
NAV be interesting to know how the
photographic "blanks." as the little
wax cylinders used upon the Edison
monograph for recording and repro
ducing speech are technically known,
are charged with these choice selections
of classic music for the public who have
nickels to drop in the slot. The process
is first to place the singers or instru-
ments as closely to the large speaking
horn of the monograph as possible
in q room from which all other
SOuuu ~ CdiClulil cSSiuNCu. hNA
is more than one singer or instrument
they are grouped in a semi-circle.
Four or five, sometimes as many as
seven. monographs are arranged also
in a semi-circle. The sounds are re-
corded on ali simultaneously, but not
with equal perfection, some of the cy-
finders being better than others. BY
this process, if a large number of cy-
finders are needed to supply all the
monographs controlled by the COM
pany, the music is simply repeated as
many times as is necessary. After
testing the cylinders are then ready to
be placed upon the monographs at the
railway stations, seaside resorts and
other public places, where the curious
audience of n drops a nickel in the
slot and then smiles 10 himself and
wonders why everyone else doesn't
smile in enjoyment OF the feast of song.
A much more rapid process is used by
Mr.. Edison in his works What is
called n master record is made upon
a single cylinder, which is used similar
ly to the matrix in the stcreotyping
process for reproducing or multiplying
the cylinders as many times as may be
desired.-Detroit Fro &c Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
TRAVELLERS AT ST. LOUIS.
Three Thousand Men to Parade
with Military Escort
Tho filumln.tion Attracting Great crowds
-fncrsasinE Popularity OF this "En"
-Other Attractions.

ST. LOUIS, Sept 15:-Tbe illumina-
tions tonight embraced all the grand
features of the earlier displays, and
were yer grander than the earlier
illuminations, owing to the arrival of
several thousand additional globes and
an immense quantity of electrical ap-
paratuS The whole of the 10000 gas
and electric lights were alight, and the
proceedings passed off without a hitch
and amid great enthusiasm. Several
visitors from eastern cities and from
Europe were loud In their expressions
of opinion that the Examinations are
far erander than anything ever seen in
any other city.
After the lights were turned oit there
was a general rush to Exposition Build
ing, and the magnificent structure was
thronged with delighted guests This,
the ninth consecutive season of the St.
Louis exposition, is far exceeding all
past efforts, both in the matter of
beauty and attendance, and Gilmore
with his band Of one hundred men
holds the crowd en%raptured four times
daily.
A large number of special attractions
are announced for the Exposition, In
Guiding a Travellers Protective associa-
ton celebration on Saturday, October
1. On the evening of that day the 7.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

Ducks will greatly enjoy green corn
fodder. il it is cut fine, and especially
the suckers. \ few rows of corn with
the seed very thick in the rows, may be
cut and cured for ducks when the corn
is about two feet high. If the fodder
is cut very fine in winter and sprinkled
with bran and cornmeal the ducks will
highly relish it The blades of corn
fodder may also be stripped. cut fine
and scalded for them. 1t is best to
always scsld their dry food at all sea-
sons.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

p. A. will take charge Of the EXPOSE
ton programme. An Grafton will be
delivered by w. C. P. Breckenridge and
by the governors of Missouri, Illinois,
Indiana and other states. A general
invitation has been issued by the ma
tional president and directors of the T.
p. A., and the largest gathering of
travelling men of the west seen for
years will be the result About 5000
will parade with a military escort, and
n very elaborate programme has been
prepared for the entertainment of the
visitors during the day.
The Yelled Prophet will also arrive
N October LIST. and will give his annual
parade and ball on the following Tues
day. The route of the parade has been
considerably extended and the pageant
will be grander than ever. From 0ctO-
Der ) to October s the annual fair will
be open. and for this n large number of
additional attractions are announced
with two grand street Examinations
and other treats The carnival is prov
ing a remarkable and unprecedented
success.
The railroads are offering exceptional
inducements to tourists and excursion
lists, and full advantage is being taken
Of their enterprise and l~iberality. As
is well known throughout the conf
mercial and business fraternity of
the United States, st. Louis is
the best railroad enter on the
continent. an immense number of
trunk lines either terminating or pass
ing through the city. 1t is on the line
of three or four favoritc routes from
New York to the Pacific coast, and is
the natural terminus of all roads run-
ming south and southwest and in
to the Mexican republic. St Louis
is so highly appreciated as 4
great manufacturing and commercial
center. as well as 4 unique carnival
city, that the practice of securing
tickets through it and stopping off a
few Gays to enjoy the beauties of the
city is becoming more and more COM
mon. Tourists in making their ar
rangements should bear this fact in
mind. and not omit from their itinerary
one of the most important and interest
ing points of the new world.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
MIGHT.

Bless thee. bless thee, solemn night
For thy calm and holy light,
Beaming from III stars above
Like a mothers watchful love;
For thy stiffness and repose,
For the rest from daily woes
Which thou givest to our sight,
Bless thee, bless thee, gentle night
Thou hast brought the pearly dew
From its chambers, TO renew
Life and beauty in the flowers
Blooming in our verdant bowers;
While the daisy on the plain,
And the gently waving grain,
And the forests cool retreat,
Drink with JOY the nectar sweet
Peace comes with thee: thou hast shed
Sleep o'er many o weary head;
Der the robin, through the glen.
Mid the hsunts Of beast and men.
flushed Is now the honey bee,
Still the sportive lambs young glee,
And the violet shuts fits eye
When II knows that thou art nigh
Bind with sleep thou givest dreams
On a thousand pleasant themes;
OF the present, OF the past,
With its bliss toe great to last
Thrilling love-tones greet our ear,
Words we long have pined to hear;
Eyes departed beam with light
Bless thee. bless thee. holy night,
lizabeth A hingstury, in womsn's Journal
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
6iNED ON aRAssHoppERs.
A Unique Feast Th.. Once interested II
Raonlo Of Knasa

A Unique Feast That Once Interested the
People of Kansas.
A few old-timers still remember the
grasshopper dinner given in this city .
number of years ago. during the first
great erasshopper plague in Kansas
The 'hoppers were brought in from
KANSAS; the feast was prepared by .
tvell-known caterer, and there were
'hopPers in every style. There was
Hopper soup of two or three kinds the
'hoppers were boiled, roasted and fried;
were made into pates and entrees were
served up in hash and omelette, were
dried, ground to powder and served as
pemmican. In short, were brought 70
the attention of the assembled scientists
In 10 many different ways that the
learned professors. who gathered to
teach the people Of the west how
'hoppers might be made q blessing
in disguise, after the first taste or
two, placed their hands on their af-
fiicted stomachs, took a glance down
the bill of fare, and unanimously ad-
jourfed to a neighboring restaurant to
get something that they could eat
Only one or two had the courage to eat
the bill of fare, and it is said that they
did not feel well for several days.
As an object lesson in education the
hopper banquet was a failure; as an IL
lustration of scientific heroism it was a
brilliant success on the part of those
who endured to the end. 1t was Y
initiated and never repeated. and the
best comment on it vas made by an old
farmer of Kansas, who. when told by
an entomologist that grasshoppers
could be eaten, for John the Baptist
lived on locusts and wild honey. re-
piled: well, John the Baptist might
have done that, for those were the days
of miracles, and / reckon a man would
eat almost anything then, but if he
lived nowadays he would have to be
fitted out with a different kind of stom-
ach to enjoy these 'hoppers"-St- Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

rendered mellow and clean with a
tenth part of the labor required to de-
stroy large weeds: the crop has not
been retarded in growth nearly to its
failure. The estimate is made
that weeds after growing a fortnight
and becoming a foot high, contain by
cubic measure one thousand times as
much substance in growth. or more.
than when first making their appear
ance at the surface, and with this
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

One of the most important things in
training q horse is to teach it to stand
at the word of command. Adopt some
single word to convey your order, and
never vary it. Then compel the horse
to obey it fully every time it is used.
Do not use two different words to con-
vey the same meaning, nor attach diff
ferent meanings to the anne word if you
expectt the horse to learn and obey them
accurately. Indiana Farmer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
An Old Quotation.

The quotation, who shall beside
when doctors disagree, and soufidesf
~easuists doubt like you and me!" was
written by Alexander Pope, Moral
Essays" Epistle ,, line 1. The orig
inal did not apply to doctors OF medl-
cine, but to doctors Of philosophy.
There is one fact all doctors agree
upon and that is that Indigestion IS at
the bottom of half the ills that affilct
the human race. When the stomach
Is an right the system is all rigtE pui
when the stomach is all wrong the So
tire system is a wreck. There is no
escape from this fact. IF when you
are tormented with dyspepsia you viii
get a box of the laxative gum drops
and take them regularly you will soon
be relieved of all trouble. These drops
have no taste of medicine and they
can be given 10 children as so much
confectionery but they act gently as
a cathartic without pain or grlping
and they will help the most obstinate
case. Get them of any dealer. Small
boxes 10 cents; large ones 50 cents.
REMEDY CO., Peoria, iii.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

In Cochin, n town on the coast OF
Travancore, n state in the southwest OF
India, there is a small body of Jews
who are called White Jews, because
their skin is fair and their hair light.
They were once very numerous along
this coast, but in Cochin. where they
have a quarter all to themselves, there
are now only some two hundred OF
them. They have dwelt here for hun
dreds of years as n distinct C and
claim to be descendants of the Jews
who fled from Jerusalem after its de-
.struction by the Romans a. ID. 1O).-
Little Folks Magazine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

gre at difference it is easily understood
why they retard or destroy growth.
Take as an illustration the common
turnip crop. If the weeds are not al
lowed entrance, the turnips will appear
like those in Fig. l.. II the weeds are
rampant, the turnips will make no
Roadway. and will resemble those in
Fig. 2. Late in the summer is the sea-
son when SO many weeds steal a large
growth.-American C%ultivator.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

There is a splendid echo in this
wood, Herr Lehman: it repeats your
all four times, and after a long inter
val, too" There's nothing in that.
meiu fraulein. When I go to bed at
nights. at my villa in the Grunewald, I
shout into the wood: 'Willem, wake
up" and the echo wakens me at five
promp. the next morring."-Tagliche
Rnpdschau.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

The Isles of Shoals, n favorite New
England watering place. have been sold
to n syndicate which includes one ives,
tern man. Seven men make up the
syndicate and the price paid was
$3.50. 900 for the islands and the build
ings on them just IS they stand. The
principal islands are Star, Appledore
and Smutty Nose.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

How many truffle eaters know that
the dainty is 4 fungous growth found
in loose soil a few inches under ground,
usually in forests where oak. beech and
imported, none being found in this
country. In olden times in England
trufie hunting was n sport, pigs being
used to scent them out.-N. Y. Times.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
Breathes There n Man

Who can inhale notwithstanding ai. with
impunityi No, not unless lie be fortified
aga nst its insidious poison with Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters. Then, indeed, is he
defended. Not only is this medicine most
thorough as a bulwark against cllills and
fever aud bilious remittcnt, but it thor
oughly relieves dyspepsia, constipation,
rheumatism, b;liousness, nervousness and
kidney trouble.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

-Gateau de Plumes: Boil in a pint
of water one and a half pounds Of loaf
sugar until it becomes a rich sirup;
weigh two pounds of apples after they
have been peeled. cored and cut into
small pieces; boil them IN the strip
with the grated peel and juice of a
large lemon till they are reduced to a
pulp: put it into a mold. The follow
ing day serve it, turned gu in a glass
dish with a rich custard.-Boston Her
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

Mr.. Wickwira-Here is something
you ought to rcad-an article on WAYS
n woman "a save money.
Mrs. Wickwire-Does it say anything
about her remaining single?-Indian-
apClis Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
GROWTH OF WEEDS.

1t Pays to Destroy Them just rs They
Are Coming to tine Surface.
Cnltivators who have tried both ways
know the several advantages of de-
strOving weeds just rs they are coming
to the surface. The ground is thep
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

DR.. r SCuIFFMANS, st Paul, Mimi, will
mail Il trial package OF Schifmann's Asthma
Cure Jrss To any sufferer. Gives instant re-
lief in worst cases, and cures where others
fail. Name this paper mt send address.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

APPLY the rules of higher criticism to
roast beef and YOU will starve yourself TO
death.-Ram's Horn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

CONDUCTOR F. D. Looms, Detroit. Mich,
says: The elcc, of Halls Catarrh Cure Is
wonderful" Write him about it Sold by
Druggists. &c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
August
Flower"

have been troubled with dyspep-
STA, but after a fair trial of August
Flower, am freed from the vexatious
trouble[. B. Young. Daughters
College, Harrodsburg, KY. l had
headache one year steady. One bottle
of August Flower cured me. 1t was
positively worth one hundred dollars
to mel. w. Smith, Pm. and Gen.
Merchant, Townsend, Ont. 1 have
used it myself for constipation and
dyspepsia and it cured me, 1t is the
best seller 1 ever handled-C. Rugh,
Druggist, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 9
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

WHO suffers with his liver, constipation,
bilious ills, poor blood or dizziness
Beccham's Pills Of druggists. p cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

THE mar with no music IN his soul should
hire Il hand organ.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

For 4 Cough or Sore Throat the destined
icine is Haie's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

BOHEMIAN Hops and MINI. Barley Is what
"The A. r. c. bohemian Bottled Beer" of
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

A A is called a confirmed liar when
nothing that no says Is confirmed Boston
Transcript
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

RoB-"Arc trout easy to catch!" Bob
"EO. they re u very fly fish"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

THE biggest fur pool: Behring sea
Philadelphia Record.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

RIGGs-''How long has your wife kept
servants." J~iggs-'"Two weeks, some
times."-Rlmira Gazette.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

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 efectually, dispels 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 it,
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 900
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 il Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SXRUP co.
san FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. kT- NEW Yoak. Ex
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24
FACE AND FTGTRE

NOTHING in it-A dudes conversation
Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24

ITISA DUTY you oweyour-
self and in mily to get abe best
value for your money. Econo-
mize In your footwear by pur-
chasing w. l.. Douglas shoes,
which represent the best
value for prices asked, ms
thousands will testify.
DTAKE NO SUBSTITUTE.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-09-24


arms he wouldn't clean
".If this is so, no court will punish
him for falling asleep
I'm so delighted. That's what
Thomas said he knew you would say.
You are so learned in the regulations.
But he didn't mean to-oh, no indeed.
He's so ashamed; when he has been so
anxious to distinguish himself for me.
And here a blush deepened through
poor Mary's cheeks
"'He shall have the chance, never
fear. But why didn't you go to his
captain? Does he know these facts?"
Again Mary blushed. and far less
transiently. Her fingers picked her
dress uneasily.
Capt. Johnson she faltered. He
doesn't like Tom: he-he-likes me-
sob, no. Here was a little drama.
| recalled the captains rcpulsive face
and sullcn ways, and | recognized the
villains part
BESIDES she continued, the order
~ is his brother-in-law.'
".And he tells a far different story, l
suspect
Indeed, yes; there is no hope for
Thomas from either of them
We'll, my dear. save your tears and
keep a stout heart. ] like your soldier.
and l like You. ] believe the story. and
you shall hav' my aid. But be cautious
and secret. The court is now in session,
You say?'
Ives, sir; all this week. But
Thomas case was only reached this
afternoon just before adjournment
Then ] must act al once. Good-by
now; You may rely on me- And with a
God bless you. which 1t seems as II l
could feel even now. the girl with
drew. Yet with a sudden inspiration |
called after her: What is the name of
The soldier whose place Thomas took9
Joseph Brant'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-10-07
WILL BE REBUILT.

We have it from good authority
that the Clifton House will be rebuilt
next year and made four story
structure. 1t will have all modern
improvements and will be able to care
for many more guests than at present.
We understand that the plans are
ready, and that the hotel will be a
good one. This will be a very decid-
ed improvement to that part of the
city and a needed addition to the
hotel facilities of the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-10-07
A NOTEWORTHY CONTRACT.

Manager P. 81. Carney, of the Gem
ent Works, received word Wednesday
that the government had decided tc
use Mankato cement in the new pub
lie building at Sioux Falls. The cele-
brated U. S. G.. UNITED States Gov
ernment) brand will be used. This
brand is made for no other purpose
than for government work. The con
tract will require from $500 to 5000
barrels, and the first carload was
shipped this morning.
The choice was made after careful
examination into the qualities of this
cement, and that Of Milwaukee,
Louisville and other places, and it
was taken in preference to any Amer
lean natural cement. This gives Man
kato cement prestige which is very
flattering to the management. 1t is
pleasing to note that our home pro-
ducts are so rapidly taking the posi-
tions which they are entitled to by sn-
periority.
Mr.. Carney received a letter this
morning from the city engineer of
Minneapolis, stating that after test
of one year, Mankato cement with
stood pressure of 35l pounds, which
is jump from 80 pounds at six
months. This undoubtedly surpasses
any former test of any cement, and
is very gratifying.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-10-07
DAMAGE SUIT.

Carl Peterson, the night Waterman
OF Lake Crystal, has commenced a
suit in the district court for damages
against 2. t. Shepard, of that place,
to recover about $500 damages for per-
sonal injuries and injury to his car
riage. 1t appears that Mr.. Shepard
has slanting post in the street to
prevent people from driving too near
the walk at the corner of his lot. Mr..
Peterson ran over this, and his buggy
was damaged and he suffered injuries.
1t is said that Mr.. Shepard had
been notified to remove the post.
Pfau & Young have been employed by
Mr.. Peterson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-10-07
PROF. McCLEARY'S MAJORITY.

"There is not one chance in thou
sand of Prof. McCleary being defeat
ed in the congressional race in the
Second district" said Congressman
Lind in discussing the political situa-
tion in his home district with num-
Der of friends at the Merchants hotel
at ST. Paul, says the Pioneer Press.
The congressman has recently en-
tered upon an active campaign for
the state ticket, and made a short
visit to the city yesterday for confer
ence with the Republican state CEN
trail committee. In explanation Of
the above statement concerning Prof
McCleary's chances for election, he
said that if the Second district had
been constituted as it now is two
years ago, his plurality instead of be-
ing less than five hundred would have
been about 400. And in view of the
opposition vote being divided among
three candidates against Prof. Nc
Cleary he believes. there can be no
question about his election. He
thinks Prof. McCleary is certain Of
having plurality of from 5000 to
10000, and he is inclined to believe
that it will be the latter.
Congressman Lind predicts Knute
Nelson's election by plurality of at
least 10000, and the election of the
entire Republican ticket. The Sec
ond district, he says, will give the gu
bernatorial candidate large vote.