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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
WEDN ESDAY.

T. E. Wilson and Miss BUlah Har-
ris. of Shawneetawn, were married
to-lsv at eleven O'Clock AMI started
on a trip to the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. Bats, conductor on the To-
cal freight on the st. Louis. Cape Cir
ardesu Il Fort Smith II. Il. met with
the misfortune to have his ankle
crushed ye>terday at Delta lay a car
running over it. 1t is thought That
amputation will he necessary.
Some people are b"rn smart,
some become smart lin their "wn -
timation) long alter they are born
| but some never become -inar hHrau e
they are BY nature simple'ot
George G. KImn,"L E-i gre, "a: s.
very strange uccuranre e" hap? II &"
him Yesterday. In 1859 he loaned 4
lady three books which her nephew
returned yesterday after a loan OF
thirty years. That was quite a long
time but the books were in good cor
ditioD.
Mrs. Fannie G. z. CLARK, wife OF
| George b. Clark, died in Potosi Octo'
Der 2lst, 1898, aged 46 years. Mrs
| Clark was formerly a resident of TIN
city aud she has many friends here
who will be deeply grieved whel
they learn of her death
Married. W. W. Kinard TO Ellis
Ncwsome. October 18th inst, at the
office of G.. G. Kimmel, j. p, III Thu
city.
The loss from the fire at Benton
is estimated at se~vcnty-ivet housand
dollars. Every business house in thu
town was burned and it is said tina
few of the business men will rebuild
The Benton Mill, which burned
down last Monday evening had abou'
seven thousand bushels OF wheat sn'
la large lot of -four on hand, all O
which moulders in the ashes. MI
Potts loss runs up into the thousand
of dollars.
Our people will all be returning
home from the Worlds Fair thi
week. They have behold the won
ders of the world, spent their none,
and now they will settle down t
quiet every day business. Some wi
90 to work to earn an honest livIn
while others will resume their oil
busiress-that of "chiseling' the pee
} pie and talking mean about thel
neighbors. A queer world, this.
All the business portion of Bel
ton ia in ruins and it will lie a lon
time before the town will be rebuilt
The people of Scott county and Bel
tom arc not as enterprising as Il
people OF Cook county and Chicag,
Illinois.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

If thG aTfkarities interfere VIII
the street preacher and prohibit hin
from preaching on the streets the
DEMOCRAT will throw open its doors
to him. 1t is true our office is not a
! licensed hall but it is a temple where
all are welcome to worship as they
please.
Australia raises the only kanga-
roos, but Haman sells Kangaroo
shoes.
"A family of movers crossed the
river here yesterday that was some
thing of a curiosity. They were
travelling in a wagon drawn by two
bulls, and the family consisted of
man, wife, seventeen children and
nine dogs. The nan said he was
looking for a location where the
country was full of coons and Demo-
Gratis. He purchased some powder.
lead and tobacco and went out the
road leading to Steddnrd county.
Not the cheapest, but the best"
Is Humans motto.
A young man, n stranger IN the
city, was preaching on the street
corners yesterday wherever he could
ret an audience. lie breaches in
regular Salvation Army style, and
among other things he SAYS that Christ
will appear oil earth again in 1896.
This part of his sermon docs not
please the Democrats. for they abhOr
he idea of Christ and a Republican
President taking charge in the same
year.
1t needs no special message of
the President to tell the people of this
city where lIamau's shoe store is.
1t is cold-blooded barbarity for
a city official to compel a poor
ilOffensivc woman, i'm the absence of
her husband. TO listen TO linn read the
whole of that long AMI tedious street
ordinance. Women are not supposed
TO be possessed of the patients, en-
lurance and physical strength that is
Il. .tu-al with the brute. and even were
she so possessed there is a State law
Prohibiting cruelty to animals thai
Soald protect her from such mhuman
treatment.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
Try PAID THE BILL.
Ii Was an Outrageous Ono. bnf IL
Could Re Taken Ont oTfhe Landlord.

Ii Was an Outrageous Ono. buf II
Could Re Taken Ont oTfhe Landior"
Two Southern planters, one iron
Alabama and the other from Louiisna
met one day in New Orleans after thu
war. One, the Colonel, had been in
the Confederate army. but the Other
the Judge. from some physical dis,
ability had remained al home and had
managed to save a small portion OF
his fortune from the wreck, enough
to live on comfortably in his declining
years. bat the Colonel hal lost every
thing: in fact, was in Strengthened cir
cumstances. The Judge greeted his
friend warmly and insisted OH the
Colonel's dining with him. which in
! vitation the latter gladly accepted.
Accordingly, after partaking of a
Jew drinks by way of aopetizers al
| the bar in the ST. Charles Hotel, they
adjourned to a fashionable restaurant.
After a preliminary mint julep or
so the Judge called for the bill OF
fare and the waiter quickly complied
with his request, placing before that
gentleman n menu with a wine list at
tiched, not printed. but written out
in a very fine hand. The Judge and
his friend selected certain dishes and
gave a liberal order tor wine with
every course. The repast over, the
Judge anil the Colonel still tarried
discussing old times before the war
and disposins of bottle after bottle.
At last, becoming a little confused iii
their ideas. they concluded to get a
carriage and take a ride along the
shell road to the old Spanish fort. The
Judge, before rising, called to the
waiter for the bill. The latter, seeing
no preparation for departure, thought
he meant the bill of fare, which was
accordingly brought. The Judge
solemnly adjusted his glasses and
commenced to add it up on both
sides, making a total of over $l0G.
The Colonel, who during this opera
ton had been nodding off TO sleep.
was awakened by a loud exclamation
from the Judge. and on inquiring the
reason the latter shouted out in a loud
voice: .Extortion, sir. They have
charged lis SlOo for this little slit ing.
1t is outrageous, and | will not sub
nit to it." The Colonel, rising and
LAYING one hand on his friends breast.
said in a persuasive There
is no doubt, Judge, that it is a swim
die of the deepest dye. But for all
that do not dispute the account.
Remember, You are a Southern gen.
tlcnan, Judge. Pay the bill, but shoot
the landlord" Of course. when the
Judge proceeded to settle, everything
was satisfactorily explained, and the
Judge, Colonel, landlord and waite
all smiled Chicago Inter- Ocean.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Judge O., who one presided
over a criminal court down East"
was famous as oGe of the most COM
passionate men who ever sat upon Il
bench. His sOfthesS of heart, how
ever. did not prevent him from doing
his duty a. 4 judge. a nan who had
been convicted of stealing a small
amount was brought into court for
sentence. lie looked very sad and
hopeless, and the court was much
moved by his contrite appearance.
"IIave you ever been sentenced TO
Imprisonment" the Judge asked.
Never, never.n exclaimed the
prisoner, bursting into tears.
don't cry, don't cry" said Judge
o, co~nsolingly," you're going TO
be now.m-MliOn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
The Bitter Fruit OF Victory

The sItser Fruit OF Victory.
The Philadelphia Record offered
peans of joy last spring when its
party secured absolute control OF the
Senate. Now the Record drops into
verse to express its anguish over the
indigestiblc fruit of victory. 1t says
that $685. 900, 900 of idle money lies in
| New York banks because there is no
demand for capital for rev business.
no enterprise, no profits and no work.
1t says very truly: The business of
the country stands besitant aud un-
certain, awaiting the pleasure of the
Senate.
nj fares the land, to Fastening ills 4 prey.
Where wealth accunulates and men decay
wrote Goldsmith. The land where
cash accumulates and trade decays Is
also in a bad way. Never before in
the history of the United States has
there been a time when such heartless
indifference to the sufferings of the
peopIe has been manifested as in the
refusal of the minority Senators to
take the necessary steps toward re-
storing confidence"
And yet no newspaper did more
than the Record to bring this evil up
on the country by a return of th,
Democratic party to power.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

For big, a~hle-50died MEN whd
I've without wo.sins iof u living W.
will put Cape Girsrdeau against any
other city of the same size in the
country. We have them here on
every street corner and up every al
ley-both white and colored.
The new Methodist Church build.
ing up. on Sprigg street is quite an
ornament to that part of the city.
Aunt" Mahalie Swan (colored)
died at her residence in this city last
night, aged about 30 years.
For thirty-seven years A. Yeager
hiss sold the Superior cook stoves and
ranges and they have always given
entire Satisfaction.
If the court house at Benton had
blrned down an effort would now be
o 1 foot to move the county seat TO Nor
ley.
Children like to take sc. &C
Certain Chill Cure" the pleas
ant and guaranteed cure for
Fever, AGac End Malaria.
Price so els.
For $ lie by W. II. Cocrver, druggist
Our butchers complain about the
scarcity of hogs. They say there arr
few fat hogs id this section for sale.
w. II. Medley's fast trotter got
first money in the green at at the
Fair aud if he had been properly
handled he would have got first money
in the fast race.
We hope that our Benton friends
all insured, for we know that
some OF them will BE- left alro,t pen
niless if they get no insurance.
Work on Normal Avenue is pro-
crossing and the contractor expects
to complete his job in the specified
time if the weather continues favor
able.
Cure your corns by wearing the
Seal akin shoe sold at the Gem ShOr
Store on Broadway by W. Ii. HAIRS
Main and Spanish streets will be
given II coat of silica before the Will
ter sets in. The admitting prOpcrt, |
will have to foot the bill of course.
The destructive fire at Benton j.
another reminder to Cape G%irlrdcau
II a fire should break out in the heart
Of the city Oh a windy day or night
we have no means of fighting it and
would be at the mercy OF thu
With a good system of watcI
works we would be safe from any
,uch fire as Benton had Yesterday.
sc. &. G. Certain Carr Cure"
c0rna. war;, i.uH:oEs.
,uoIca aad c0iisusc~. VHrrun-
tod. See that G. G. q. fl bIOwr
In every bottle. Trkc no other.
For sale by W. IL. Coerver, druggis
"A colored man came in from the
wamp yesterday evening with twen
y-two squirrels and two turkeys. nj
which he killed in II day with n
I'D shot gun. rusty and with Ii ham
ner gone Now. yau fellows wh'
fine breech-loaders, what y
.hink:
Good Hope street is one OF th'
principal and most important streets
the city and it should b. kept in
good repair and have sidewalks from
to Spanish street The proper
~ wner along that street, we believe
be willing TO pay ior having
built.
-You sholld not fail TO see tina; ex
Bear skin shoe" sold by W
II IIutcrs a the Gem shoe store
on Broadway. y perfect fit, at low
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
IsIt safe

To neglect yourself if troubled with
any disease of the kidneys? No, it is
dangerous; and If you a r afflicted,
attend TO yourself now. Do not wait
but use Sulpher Bitters al once. They
cured me when l was given up to die
by several observation-disclosures
| Ham, Boston.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
TUESDAY

I'VE understand that there are a
number Of tcamsters hauling in this
city who have not paid the city
license. This is not fair to those who
hsvs paid. All should pay or none
should pay.
The shutting down of the til
business has thrown . large number
Of eelopsi nsu in ibis city out of elm
p.oypsst, and Missy Of Them will hav'
10 fes~s homS. to find worS during
lie slatsx mepthA.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Herman Freese takes pleasure in
informing bis friends and patrons that
he has for sale "Old Lynch Rye
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
List OF Nall Natter

RsmaininG uncalled for In the post ONCE q
Caps Girarleau, county Of CEi-c GirarisA.
OAaso q Missouri, for the week eodIn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Wants. For Sale, Lost, Etc.

Notices Inserted uniar this head not exceed
ing five lines for tea cents
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

EOR RENT-A four room house in desirabl,
l. location. Apply at this office.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

HIEAP IU MBFR-Lumbcr for sale at five
CdolIars FER thou,aId, at H1skiEs 4 Co.'S
mill near the railroad shops in this city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
FIRE IN BOTETOURT.
HORSES, CATTLEAND FEED
CONSUMED.
Totty Convicted Of Forgery ana
Sentenced to Two Years In
the Pcnitcntiary.
nn.ciai tnlOrr,m to the plspatch.l

LYNcHBuRG, Va, February IA
special telegram from Brugs Mills, Bote-
tourt county, says: Last night
about $50 fire broke out in the
barn Of Mr.. Mark Graybill, who lives
short distance northeast from this place.
The fire Was discovered at 10 O'clock
but the flames had made such rapid pro-
gress that it was impossible to even
check them. Nine head of good horses,
thirteen head Of cattle, together with a
large amount of feed, sixty bushels OF
wheat. one wagon. and several other
farming implements were consumed by
the mad and roaring flames. The loss is
over 81, 800 insurance, 800. Inc OIL
gin OF the fire IS not known.
SENTENCED.
The case of Emmett r. Totty, charged
with forgery. came up for the second
time in the Corportion Court this morn
ing-Judge Diggs presiding. 1t will be
remembered that this case was tired
several days ago, but the jury failed to
agree on verdict and were discharged.
To-day he was tried again and given two
years in the penitentiary.
1t is known that there ore fourteen
indictments in all against lofty, some
for forgery and some for embezzlement
The present trial is on charge OF forging
outright q $50 check on September 23d
last
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

bam-Samuel A. Spencer, Anderson
Vile. Campbell-Thomas A. jennings,
MT. Zion Arthur Cornell, Il. Il. Bell,
Thomas A. Averett, Lynchburg. Craig
Alexander Crawford. New Castle. Cum
berlaud-J. w. Adams, Trenton Mills.
Floyd--,James J. Thompson, Topeco !;
Noale ID. Cole, Flint Fluvanna-Wil-
liam Nicholson. Wilmington. Nelson
W. s. Loving, Montreal Roanoke
William Lind, Roanoke city; &. +.
Reed, salem.
Grand jurors: Albemarle-T. Il.
Etherton, Profett 4; o. +. Phillips, Ivy
Depot william n. Brown, Towards
vile. Amherst-W. II. Kent, Court
house James f. Williams, Courthouse.
Appomattox-Frank 3. Jones, Spout
Spring. Bedford-W. II. Moseley,
Thaxton's; William T. Noel, Liberty !;
f.. w. Luck, Montvale. Botetourt-C.
T. Lakewood. F.ncastle. Bucking-
hnm-John Cobb, Andersonville }. II.
Noble. Courthouse. Csmpbell-"ii-
liam g. Hawkins, Courthouse Frank
Williams, Reusen's; A. l.. Kelley,
Lvnchburg James NJ. Harris, Lynch
burg. Cumberland-Wesley Goodman,
Sunny Side. Floyd-Giles NJ. Whit
low, Courthouse. Fluvanna-John ".
Howard Palmyra. Nelson's. c.
Payne, Greenway c. r. Hill. Poplars
Roanoke-J. II. Ward, Roanoke city
j. ID. Kefauver. Leslie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
NOttOWay Democrats.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
CREwE, Va, February LITTLE
Democratic committees from the diff
ferent precincts IN this county met at
Blackstone yesterday afternoon and
transacted the usual routine business.
Recommendations were received for
postmasters throughout the county. The
resignation OF County Chairman S. p.
Eppes was rendered and accepted and
Mr.. Il. Wilfred 1uggle was elected to
ill the vacancy. Mr.. Sterling Boisseau
resigned as precinct committeeman from
this place.
At recent called meeting OF Tyrean
Chapter. No. s, the Roysl-Arch degree
was conferred on Rev. II. +. Gayle, Mr..
n. w. Noteworthy, and Mr.. j. Z.
Fowlkes.
Mr.. T. b. Pond had the misfortune to
lose by death his infant child on Thurs
day last.
While on. driving last evening Mr.. L.
L.. Schroeder and friend were thrown
from their jumper near this place by bis
horse running away, but neither gentle
man was hurt.
Mira JssnsS Wells. Who has for soma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
Farmers Sell Cotton-Seed.

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Disps,ch.I
SCOTLAND NECK, y. c.. February u.
notwithstanding farmers very much Oh
joct to selling their cotton-seed of their
farms. the extra price of 30 to 80 cents
bushel is such a great inducement that
almost every farmer ia selling his seed.
Rev. j. II. Lambeth passed through
here yesterday going to Greenyillo TO
take charge ms the new pastor OF tho
Baptist church there.
Mrs. c. L. Lawrence and family arc
at Tiley visiting Mrs. Il. f. Tilley.
Mrs. J. T. Coppedge, Of Franklin
county, is visiting friends and relatives
here.
A msd-dog in town yesterday created
some excitement He attempted 10 bite
Mr. g. I. Lawrence and WAS killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
THE MOFFETT CASE.
BOTH SIDES GIVE TEsTI-
MONY IN REBUTTAL.
Tho Mu 2 dered Clergyman's
Dying Relation OF the En-
counter with Clark.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispstch.I


DANvrLLR. Va. February 1.-The
courtroom was crowded to-day during
the Clark trial. The testimony offered
Cd both sides was mainly in rebuttal and
was no. important. i. G. Mosely testi-
fed that p. b. Gravely has said on the
night OF the shooting that Mohett shot
first and that "Clark ought to have
killed the - rescal." Gravely was
again on the stand and denied having
made such statement He said that he
and Mosely were not on good terms and
that he thought Mosely must have SO
testified through amnesty.
WHY IL WAS ACTIVE.
J. II. Hill, "A member OF Moffetts
church, was introduced. he SAID he
had taken an active part in the prosecu-
ton rs a friend of Moffetts family, as a
conservator of the peace, and as Cit
zen. He was a Local-O ptionist. but a
Democrat in national politics. He had
gone at the request of Mr.. w. W. Moi
fctt to King William county to engage
the services of Colonel Aylett as counsel
for the prosecution because Aylett was
an attendant of the first church J. i.
MofIett ever had and was q warm friend
OF the deceased. At the request OF
Colonel Aylett the court was adjourned
over TO Monday morning, when argu..
ment will begin.
HIS DYING RELATION.
At the request Of Mr.. Mofetts rela-
tives | give in full the dying statement
OF the Rev. Dr. MofIett;
] left the Register Office and walked
up Main street. met man approach
ing me. He seemed TO be coming
straight. so l stepped aside TO give HIM
room. He was four or five yards from
me. st that point he commenced tnng
upon me. | endeavored to secure his
weapon, but was not successful in so do
ing until Mr.. Green Williams, Chief OF
Police. came up. He separated US and
carried me TO DIR. Csbell's office.
Who was the man who met you?
Answer-To the best Of my knowledge
it was Mr.. j. L. Clark.
Did he fire upon you?
hnswer-ies
Did he strike you with his nSt!
Answer-NO.
Did the ball from the pistol fired by
Mr.. j. T. Clark strike you?
Answer-Yes, sir
Did you fire pistol?
Answer-No, slr.
Did you mako an assault upon Mr.
Clark before he commenced firing?
Answer-No, sir ; | did not know or
recognize him until he commenced
firing?
Have you made the above statement
and given the above answers with the
belief that you will die from the wounds
received ?
Answer-Yes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
IMPORTANT BILLS.
INTRODUCED IN THE CARO-
LIMA LEGISLATURE.
Prolonged Debate on the Home
stead Law---Back Taxes---A
state ReformatOry.
rspeciel telegram to tho Disoatch.l

RALEIGH, n. c., February 1.-The
principal new bills introduced IN the
Legislature to-day were to exempt men
60 years of age from jury duty; to in-
corporate the Blowing Rock and Lenoir
railway, and to make it misdemeanor
for any other than duly-licensed phar-
macist to compound prescriptions
HOMESTEAD LAW.
There was a prolonged debate in tho
House on the bill to amend the home
stead law. A motion TO table received
only % votes, 20 being cast against 1t,
and the bill was made q special order for
next Thursday. The chances are against
it's passage, though the arguments TINS
far in its favor are powerful. Some De-
mocrats fear il as a bad political mea-
sure. The bill TO allow number OF
sheriffs OF toha'cO-growing counties until
May LIST TO settle State taxes was tabled.
There was an interesting argument be-
fore the Railway committees on the bill
TO require railway companies to furnish
transportation facilities to the Atlantic
Express Company. The subcommittee
on the Wilmington and Weldon tax
questions finds that the amount OF the
back tax is s 5000.
ARGUMENTS II FAVOR.
The State Board of Public Charities
met to-day, and before the committees
on Penal Institutions argued in favor OF
the bill to establish State reformatory.
The bill appropriates 100000 year.
The committee was addressed by hev.
DR.. b. +. Dixon, representing the
Methodist Conference Rev. Dir. j. j.
Hall, in behalf of tho Baptist State
Convention; Professor Blair, OF Gnil-
ford College, and Professor f. p. Moses,
on behalf of the graded schools and the
North Carolina Teachers Association,
and claude b. benson. secretary of the
Board Of Public Charities. The COM
mttees asked for further hearing next
Thursday.
The Legislature has defeated the bill
which proposed an extension Of the city
limits OF Raleigh. The measure was
bitterly antagonized in the Board OF
Aldermen.
DEMAND FOR IT.
There has been quito demand for
some time for a law requiring railways
to provide separate cars for whites and
blacks. The negroes antagonlze 1t
and yet give no reason for it. The
fact is, some of them desire to
be thrown with white people, and their
conduct at the passenger station here
has shown this 4 negro editor inform
ed member Of the Legislature that il
the bill was passed the Democrats would
get 10 negro votes. Never was there a
more foolish threat. The action of the
Senate Committee on Railways last
night in unanimously deciding to
report fsvorably the separate-car
bill WAS not unexpected and viii
be popular. Some of the railway
officials oppose the bill for pecuniary
reasons. as it will. of course, cost more
to furnish the additional cara, and they
also ask as to its effect upon through
travel, as there is no such law in Yir-
gina. But all these things can DO ef-
fected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
COLLEGE-SCHOOL CASE.
William and Mary Quarterly Pa
ncrS--- IN Interesting No.

tCorrespondencoof the Richmond Dispatcb.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. February IL
The suit Of William and Mary against
the williamsburg School Board came
up before Judge Peek yesterday. Presi-
dent Lyon q. Tyler and Major James n.
Stubs represented the college and tho
board was represented by Mr.. Il. T.
Armistead. The case was continued for
final decision on next Thursday, 10th.
The William and Mary quarterly pa
pers by President Lyon Tyler for tho
present quarter have just been issued.
The contents Of tho present No. are
very interesting and embrace many sub
jects of especial interest to the TidewateT
section.
Ex-Judge r. L. Henley is in Mont
Gomery City, Mo-, on important legal
business and does not expect to return
until some time late next week.
Mr.. Is. ID. Pcachy has been most OF
the week in attendance upon the Su-
preme Court at Richmond.
Miss Cora Lane has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. T.. Z. Lamb, at West Point.