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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

SECRETARY BoI.LEs, of Hartford, cites
the ease of one young man who entered
college with only forty-four cents in his
possession, paid expenses and debt of
Sis and came ont s266 ahead upon his
graduation. II the college were p-i-
vate business that hustler would own it
before this,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

IT is stated that the colored people of
the United States support seven col
lcges, seventeen academies and fifty
high schools. in which there are $4,000
pupils. They have l,50O. 900 children in
the common schools and $1,000 teach
erS. More than 900, 900 of the race
can read and write
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

THE number of inhabitants of New
York state. according to the New York
Sun. is greater than the aggregate pop
ulation of Connecticut, West Virginia,
Nebraska, New Hampshire, Vermont.
Rhode Island. Delaware, Florida, Ore
gon. Utah. North Dakota, South Da-
kota, Montana, Washington. Wyoming,
New Mexico. Arizona and Idaho.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

LONDON. June 1s.-The members Of
the Irish parliamentary party have be-
come so incensed at the tactics en-
ployed by the opposition to delay the
home rule bill that the government
must now face open revolt by the Irish
members or expedite the bill and
cease accepting offensive opposition
amendments 1t may be pointed out
that the obstructive policy is identical
with that followed by the Irish MEM
Der when they were in opposition. and
that the then government found the
policy of obstructionkas aggravating as
the Irish members now find it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

A GERMAN authority asserts that
writer's cramp may be avoided by hold
ing the pen or pencil so that the move
ments take place at the brachio-carpal
articulation, but the new reporter says
he thinks he'd rather run his chances as
to the cramp
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

IS the Mediterranean Naturalist it is
noted that upward of GO per cent. of
the earthquakes that have been record
ed have occurred during the six colder
months of the ycar-the maximum
number in January and the minimum
number in July.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

SAN Francisco. June 49, The
steamer Pelzing brings the following
Oriental advices: The synod of China
has agreed to send csblegram to the
Presbyterian general assembly 2t
Washington, D. c., requesting them TO
protest against the enforcement Of the
exclusion act
1t is rumored at Nagascaka that
French war vessel was blown upon the
China coast.
At Niagaia FIRE destroyed sixty build
ings.
Two junks collided. drowning four
teen persons.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
Er-Pre.Ident Harrison Returns from tho
Fair.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June 19.-Ex-
President Harrison arrived home from
the Worlds fair Saturday. He spoke
in highly laudatory terms of the expo
sition. saying that every man, woman
and child in the country should see it.
lie talked freely of the alleged at
tempt on the part of the Indiana cori-
mission To freeze him off the pro-
gramme IIe said he was not asked to
attend the dedication of the Indiana
building until the day before the time
set for the exercises. and was then in
formed that he was to have no place or
part in the programme. With that
derstanding he went simply as citizen
of Indiana. and felt highly honored
that his Hoosier- neighbors had called
him out as they did. Mr.. Harrison
considers the Sunday-opening decision
Of Chief-Justice Fuller wise ruling.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

A YorSG lady at IIobollen, y. j.,
married against the wish of her father,
and wore on the occasion Il gift of her
dead mother. The irate parent sworc
out warrant charging larceny. and the
young woman was arrested and taken
from the room where the ceremony had
just been performed No one can won
der why she married TO please herself.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

A fearful storm visited Carthage
few days ago.
At times IL seemed as IL waterspout had
bu rst. As the storm raged the wind was very
strong ard hundreds OF fine trees were uproot-
cd. The lightning was very vivid. and at one
time II seemed IL a sheet of fire had covered
the city. Great damage was cone TO the tcle
phone system OF the city and many houses were
damaged J. W. Miller's livery stable was
fired by lightning, but the horses and vehicles
were saved
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

A PREVENTIVE of colds is said to have
been discovered in the new paper stock
ings now made in Germany. The ma
tcrial they are formed of is specially
prepared paper. impregnated with some
substance which apparently sucks up
all pcrspiration as quickly as it is
formed. keeping the feet warm and dry.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
Proposed Cotton Mill at st. Joseph.

The commercial club of st. Joseph
has proposition before it for the loca-
ton of a cotton milf with a capital of
sl.a5o, 900. all paid up, and capacity
of $4,000 spindlcs. The projectors are
from Massachusetts, and experts in the
business. The firm seeking a location
wants s3OO,OO0 as cash subsidy, to be
used in erecting the plant.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

RUssTA's 1OO.OoO,OOO people have 75s
newspapers and the majority of those
are under the ban of the censors. The
$1,000, 900 people of the United States
have 1881 newspapers and they arc
all free and untfaTnmeled.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

KIrrAyISG. Pa. June 19.ICharles
Spathe. one of the Leechburg bank rob-
bers and murdcrers, who, with three
others. is charged with the murder OF
Councilman William Shaffer, in Febru-
ary last while resisting arrest, was,
on Saturday. convicted of murder in
the second degree. The case had been
on trial for week and the jury went
out Saturday evening and yesterday
morning returned the above verdict
The four robbers. Doctor Wickhoff.
Rhines. Spathe and KRONER, will be
tried for burglary. Wickbof and kro-
,,ar vilI also be tried for murder.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

Senator Stewart (silver, of Nev.) has
written the following:
SIR:-YOu ask me whether the Sherman act
will he repealed. I reply no. The representa-
tivcs Of the people dare not do it. Every obli
cation of the government and nearly all, IL not
nlI private obligations entered into previous
20 $50 except those on the Pacific coast are
payable in silver.
The repeal OF the Sherman act would de-
prive the deltor of the right TO pay in the
money Of the contract and convert all the in
dehtedncss OF the United States into gold o: II.
cations. and not only inpOverish and ruin the
present generation. hut would be heritage of
misery for generations 10 come
No, the Sherman act will not he repealed.
WILLIAM II. STEWART.
II,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
Joplin's Warning.

Joplin bankers will be prepared TO
receive bank robbers.
Representatives OF the hanks met the other
day and decided 10 purchase twenty Winches-
ter rifles and place them where they would do
the most good in case of a raid by outlaws. II
is proposed. also to offer a reward Of 1900 for
every robter killed in the event OF a raid. II is
not feared that a raid will he made on Joplin.
but the banks propose to be prepared.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
. Model JAN 10 Esrape From.

HrxrIxeroy. Pa. June is-Poss
Office Burglar Elwood- whose arrest
caused the government secret service
months of time and much money, made
his escape from the Huntington jail
early Yesterday morning. United
states Marshal Harra arrived at tte
iail Friday evening. intending to ie-
move the prisoner to Pittsburgh yea
tesday morning. About o'clock 5r.s-
terday morning Elwood was assisted u
liberty by eonfederaAs- No cne
knows what direction he took. TIA
Is the fifth successful escape FROM 80
jail within i've months
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

TINES are hard in Central America
and the people cannot indulge in their
favorite luxuries. President Ezcta. of
San Salvador, thinks that owing TO the
backwardness of the crops there will be
no more revolutions this wear.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

CHINA makes a poor show in the
journalistic world. For all its 4Oo. .oO0.-
900 inhabitants it has only twenty-four
newspapers, ten of which are daily and
fourteen appear at longer intervals.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

1HE Nawao of Rampura is IN San
Francisco on his way to the worlds
fair. The N'Elm Sf Hvderabad and the
Ahkoond of Swat We're unable to come.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

NEW YoRK, June 14.-Currency TO
the amount of 100000 was shipped
from the suhtreasury yesterday To
Wsstern cities
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

For the first time in the history of
Drury college, at Springfield, the grad
uating class. at the recent commence
ment, appeared in university robes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.



The following new postnastcrs Of
the fourth class have been appointed
for Missouri:
Fisk. Stoddard county, 6. W FISK, vice ]. T
Plasnick. dead.
Flc-isSant. ST. Louis county. II. b. Alters.
rite J. Wiethaupt removed
King City. Gentry county, C. =. M:.lcn, Vice
A. II. Sylvester. removed
Mira lie, Caldwell county. J. H. Norris. vice
W. y. BraZ"lton removed
Rorak. Barry county. Laura AppleEatc vice
X. Stubhleield resigned.
Swrdehors. Pulaski county. Robert Green,
vice w. II. Mackney, removed.
Levasy. Jackson county. II. \. Meinershagen,
vice Charles II. Pricor dead.
Madison Monroe county. John p. Loudan,
vice r. ID. Todd removed
Mill Grove. Mercer county. Peter c. Depuy,
vice Edna Vanderpool. removed
Burton. Howard county, John o. Him, vice
Jesse Dodson. removed.
Orrick. Ray county, Napoleon II. Pigg. vice
John C. Sickle. removed
Sheridan. Worth county. John 7. Davidson,
vice T. C. Tibteles. removed
Union Starr. Dekalb county. Jesse III. Bur
nam. vice Henry c. Caldwell. removed.
Advance. Stoddard county, d. C. Flynn, vice
WIN. c. Stewart. resigned
Briar Creek Ripley county, Van B. Young,
vice A. c. Camp resigned.
ClarktOn. Dunkiin county. M. V. Harrison.
vice James W. Reding. resigned.
Mose1le. Franklin county. John r. Wood,
II
New London. Rails county. Jacob W. Coontx,
tice 7. G McCune. resigned,
South Fork. Howell county. Marpen D. Bris.
zoe. vice =. II. Horsman. resigned,
Sullivan. Franklin county, ]. p. DUNCAN,
vice Chas. Bori earg. removed.
Arlington. Phelps county; l. F. Pillman vice
W. J. Behrens. resigned.
Breckenridge. Caldwell county. G. b. Hart,
vice X. :. Hail. removed.
PRESIDENTIAL OFFICES.
Jacob ID. Allen. at Benton. vice O. d. Austin,
resigned
5. W. Hurst at Tipton. vice j. II. Simpson.
office became presidential.
jefferson +. Bradley. at Linneus
John ID. Bowling. at Versailles.
Sophia Booth. at WeStpOrt.
HObsnn. Dent county. Charles W. Hobson,
Nuelles. Jefferson county, JosephF. Nuelle.
postmaster.
DELAY on MISSOURI COLLECToRsHIPs.
WASHINGTON. June IL. 1t is quite probable
that the St Louis collectorship will not Re
reached short OF six weeks. prominent OH
cial in the office Of the secretary Of the treas
ury says the case will not re considered until \
great many collectors have ieen appointed
whose predecessors have served four years. In
nll likelihood IL will be several months. The
resignation OF the collector for the Kansas City
uistri,t has been called for. hut his successor
will not be appointed until after Mr.. Dockcry
returns on the 18th. Mr.. Carlisle has not yet
examined the papers OF any of the applicants.
A RESPONSIBLE POSITION.
WASHINGTON. juno i6-Second Comptroller
ManSur and Senator COckrell called at the
White House. Col. Mansur thanked the presi-
dent for his appointment. promised TO be
faithful Official. and then said.
Next to your own. Mr. President regard
my position the most responsible under the
United State government"
Aud the president said: think so too, Sir"
The New Bushel.
H. l.. IL 4
re-enacted the law of Missouri govern
ing weights, more especially those per-
tanning To agricultural products.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

Mr.. r. NJ. White, corresponding Sec
retary of the Missouri Press associa-
tion, has perfected arrangements
whereby the members attending the
annual meeting at Clinton, June y,
may visit the Worlds fair.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

THE New York Times says: Edwin
Booth had fulfilled his mission in life.
1t would therefore be vain obituary
praise to say of him that the loss of his
influence will be detrimental to the
American dramatic stage. Yet, as a
matter of fact, he achieved a remarkable
work. Almost alone, for he had no for
midable competitors in the last half of
his career, he kept tragedy and the old
traditions of poetic drama living on the
American stage long after they had
given place to something different in
England. He was not the first of a new
race of actors, but the last of dying
race. He was the last of the tragedians- "
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

Warren Lacy was caught by falling
wall at the glucose works in st. Joseph
and crushed to death lie leaves a
widow and five children.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
Robbed of Church Money.

Virgil Stenson, of Sedalia, while es-
corting a young lady home from
church fair, was held up by two negroes
and robbed of $40 church money.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

Lon Noftsker was held to the Grim
inal court at Sedalia on the charge Of
having robbed farmer, while the lat
ter was intoxicated. of 800.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

II is further pro vided 10y law that whenever
apples shall te sold ny the barrel and no spe-
cial agreement Is made as to the size Of the
barrel hy thr parties in interest the size shall
te As follows: Length of barrel. ~, inches.
with chimes Of i OF an inch at the ends; the
diameter of the heads shall be III, inches and
the diameter Of the center Of the barrel inside
shall he :DI. inches.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
Killed by Lightning.

William Epperson, who resided in
Howard rcounty, was struck and in
stantly killed at noon the other day by
q flash of lightning.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

The twenty-sixth annual commence
ulent of the North Missouri normal was
held in the chapel closing a very sue
cessful year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

Cos. Stone has commuted the sem
tence of Amanda Umble, Of Kansas
City, from hanging to fifty years Ina.
prisonment
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

The statistics of last years suicides
in Paris show that fifty boys and twen-
ty-one girls under the age of Is regard
ed the game of life as not worth the
candle and killed themselves. The
greatest predisposition to self-murder,
or to euthanasia, according to the point
of view, among the male suicides of the
French capital was between the ages of
so and 60, at which time of life zoos
men took their lives. Most of the
women who committed suicide did so
after they had passed 60, fact that
seems strange, for among English
speaking people the largest percentage
of women suicides is among the young.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
THE SUNDAY QUESTION.

The United States Court Of Appeals. Chfrf-
Justice Fuller Presiding Reyerses the
Decision of the Circuit Court Enjoining
the Opening Of the Worlds Fair sun
day-There was No Dlssent-The United
States Didn't Acquire Control by Its
GIFT Of SSitirtnff Coins.
CHICAGO. JUNE 1s.-Thc decision OF
the United States circuit court closing
the Worlds fair on Sunday is reversed
The government is declared to have no
exclusive right or authority in the con-
troll of the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton.
There are two salient points of tbs
decision rendered by the United States
court of appeals, decision. moreover,
rendered noteworthy by the fact
that it received the unanimous
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24

THE emperor of Russia has purchased
for $500, through agents in Copenhagen,
two rare antique chests, one dated 1919,
both curiously carved. 1t may be re-
marked that the Meriden Conn. manu-
faeturers of antiques have branch
hnuSs in c0peuhsgen
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-06-24
DELAY on MISSOURI coLLEcroRsurps.


The lastgeneral assembly revised and
re-enacted the law of Missouri govern
ing weights, more especially those per-
tanning to agricultural products.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-07
THIRD EDITION.


This town celebrated the -ath In
grand style. The Nj. Il. Church people
held grand celebration on the Col
iege lot. Ice cream, CONNECTIONS,
fruits, and cake were for sale during
the afternoon and evening. At 3 y. m.
PROF. Williams OF Dennison, Ohio. de-
llvered an orotioD, both instructive
and amusing. He is quite an orator,
and the long and frequent applause
given him by the audience was proof
OF hts entertaining manner. From 5
To supper was served.
Here all kinds of good things were
to be had In abundance for the small
sum OF twenty-five cents. A large
number pnrtook. At SIS an enter
tainment was given in tho College
hall. The program consisted OF mu-
sic, Instrumental and vocal assisted
by three comets, recltatlons. a whist
ling solo. cornet solo, and a fan
(Japarese) drill by twelve girls and n
captain The hall was packed. The
performers did their parts nicely, be-
ing encored several times, and the au-
dience was we'll pleased.
At 10 O'Clock grand display of fire.
works was given on the college camp
us. cons, sting CT several balloons.
rockets. and in fact almost all kinds
OF tire works. During these exei clses
the crowd that could not yet In, ate OF
the good things and amused them
sci, es as they pleased.
: About midnight the people dispersed,
we'll pleased at the patriotism dis.
played, and the general good time
shown them by the manager OF the
celebration. -
J We are thankful to say no accident
marred the rejoiclngs Of the day. The
ing sight Of two girls running to meet
what they thought was passenger
train. but which ihey found, after
reaching the depot painting aud OK
hnusted, was only fieight train.
As Is always the case. Il few have to
do the work in all tho celebrations and
thiDgs of thnt kind, anu SO IN this u
few did the work Great credit is due
to this few, for after the expenses
which were quite heavy, were paid
about seyenty-ilye dollars were left
cleer.
This money with some to DO raised
from the people. will be used for the
Improvement OF the church.
Last Sunday evening tho choir OF
the NJ. L. Church, assisted by cornet
iAts Clifton AID Bowman, gave II sonl
service. This service wus very inter
eating; the singing was very impress
eive. 80
hiss Addie Roberts ana Mr.. Eddie
Bowman of Chester Pa and Mis-:
Minnie Applegarth OF Cambridge Nd.
are the guests OF lev. q. W. Bowman
Wheat has been harvested ant
thrashed and hes turned out as we'll al
expected.
Apples are being shipped from her,
IN abundance, and also a few peaches
The berries are about over.
Mt. Willie Fisher is quite sick will
the typhoid fever
Mr.. Thomas Downham and AIig
Bertlu Jenkings have secured tho two
rooms OF the public school. No doub
they viii make good teachers.
The camp meeting will soon he here
Wllmlngtonians would do well I,
come down and spend week The,
would have good time.
OCCASIONAL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-07

Forger William Gallon will have &c
stand trial on eleven different counts
before the higher court In Septem Der.
The list was swrlled yesterday after.
noon when members OF the firm OF
The Charles Warner Company, Lynch
and Irary, Thomus II. Pennock aud
,ompuny and John T. Walker, .. W
l.add, l., I. Layton, John Ii. Turner,
William Ford, ltebecca Carswell. will
liam Condor and William S. Clark all
II whom accepted checks from him
and after his purchases gave the diff
florence In cash.
The articles obtained were clothing
hoes, hats ana neckwear. while from
the coal company Ito ordered coal and
leceiyed tho balance OF the checks il
cash.
lie was not represented by couuse
this morning, and W hen tho casrs wer,
pppnpd. ha waived hearing, bull lie
lng iiHGu at 1900 making total o
T3uO0 he is now under for his appear
aupe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-07

These transfers were recorded at the
Surveying Department yesterday
afternoon:
Elizabeth i. Murphey to Leonard
Helss, house and lot ON tho west side
of Market street between Eighth aud
Ninth. lot l5x75. .".
John Mulvena and wife to Cathnrine
u. Schneider, house and lot on the
west Slhe of JACKSON street between
Sixth and Seventh, lot l6.5x1OO.
Sarah Wier AID husband to AInrga
ret Wler. house and lot OH the south
cast corner OF Fifth aud King streets
lot tSN57.
Same to same, house and lot on the
west side OF King street. betweel
Eighth and Ninth, lot 23.9 ,SsU.
same To sumo, house and lot on the
west side of Market street betweel
Twelfth and Thirteenth, lot l9XlOO
Same to same, house and lot on the
south side OF Thirteenth street bs
tWeon Walnut and Poplar, lot lIxil g.
Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company, executor of William Bush
10 James w. Ponder, house aud lot OF
khe southeast corner OF BrooIue AND
Beech streets, lot 43JxGDO.
James w, Ponder to William d. Aus
Sin. same property.
John Mulvonn and wife to Fredericl
@ .Sayden, house and lot on tho ives
side of Jackson street between Sixtl
and seventh, lot lG,JxlOO
Joseph l.. carpenter ami wife 10 Jen
s1ia 1tndull, lot ON north side OF Stat
str 'et. between Rodney and Clayton
tvL 75xl2S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-07
FIFTH EDITION.



Chancellor Wolcott held n seasion
OF The Court OF Chancery at Dover
yesterday to hear argument
why u permanent Injunction should
mot DO granted to restrain Charles
Harris from dlsposing of certain ss-
eurltles on deposit with tho Fidelity
Trust Company, of Philadelphia.
This Is the case OF Miss McPhaii, q
niece OF Harris, against Charles But
Ter, OF al.
James PenneHlll announced to the
court that the plaintiff was ready TO
proceed,
William O. Spruannce, attorney for
Harris, nsked that the further con-
alteration OF the question by the
Chancellor be postponed or adjourned
until some time In September.
I N. b. Smithers, attorney for Miss
McPhail, said there was no objection
to the postponement.
l Mr.. Spruance wanted IL understood
that they represented Harris and that
no proceedings were being taken by
the plaintiff in tho meantime,
| Chancellor Wolcott decided that he
could not enter Into such an arrange.
ment, as he had no control over any
matters not before him.
After consultation between all tho
attorneys IL was agreed that the pre-.
iliminary order should stand until
Thursday, September 21st, at which
time the hearing will take place.
The Chancellor adjourned the hearing
in accordance with tho agreement.